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NC210
HD Wi-Fi Cloud Camera
1910011585
REV1.0.0
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile
Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Caution
Please make sure the temperature for adapter will be from 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1） This device may not cause interference, and
2） This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1） l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2） l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
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NCC Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、
加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即
停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射
頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
BSMI Notice
安全諮詢及注意事項
請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
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Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and
voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original
packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its
impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to
the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: HD Wi-Fi Cloud Camera
Model No.: NC210
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations
applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 300 328 V1.9.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 61000-3-2:2014/EN61000-3-3:2013
EN 62311: 2008
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2016-03-24
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 About this Guide.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Conventions..................................................................................................................1
1.2 Overview of This Guide ................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Get to know about your camera ........................................................... 2
2.1 Product Overview .........................................................................................................2
2.2 Main Features...............................................................................................................2
2.3 Panel Appearance ........................................................................................................3
2.3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................3
2.3.2 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Set Up Your Camera .............................................................................. 5
3.1 Set up the Camera with the tpCamera APP..................................................................5
3.2 Position Your Camera ...................................................................................................6
Chapter 4 Configure Your Camera......................................................................... 8
4.1 Log in to Your Camera ..................................................................................................8
4.2 Live View ......................................................................................................................9
4.3 Basic........................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.1 Basic > Status .................................................................................................. 11
4.3.2 Basic > Network...............................................................................................13
4.3.3 Basic > Wireless Connection ...........................................................................14
4.3.4 Basic > Cloud Setting.......................................................................................16
4.3.5 Basic > LED .....................................................................................................17
4.4 Advanced....................................................................................................................17
4.4.1 Advanced > Status ...........................................................................................18
4.4.2 Advanced > Network........................................................................................18
4.4.3 Advanced > Wireless Connection ....................................................................21
4.4.4 Advanced > Cloud Setting ...............................................................................21
4.4.5 Advanced > Video............................................................................................21
4.4.6 Advanced > Sound Detection ..........................................................................22
4.4.7 Advanced > Motion Detection ..........................................................................23
4.4.8 Advanced > LED ..............................................................................................24
4.5 System........................................................................................................................24
4.5.1 Account............................................................................................................25
4.5.2 Date/Time ........................................................................................................27
4.5.3 Management ....................................................................................................29
4.5.4 System Log ......................................................................................................31
Appendix: Specifications....................................................................................... 32
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Chapter 1 About this Guide
This User Guide contains information for setup and management of the Cloud Camera. Please
read this guide carefully before operation.
1.1 Conventions
In this Guide the following conventions are used:
The camera mentioned in this Guide stands for NC210 without any explanation.
Bold font indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu or menu item.
Symbol in this Guide：
Symbol Description
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
1.2 Overview of This Guide
Chapter Introduction
Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduces the guide structure and conventions.
Chapter 2 Get to know about
your camera
Introduces the features, application and appearance of the
camera.
Chapter 3 Set up your camera Introduces how to quickly set up the camera using the
tpCamera app and how to position your camera.
Chapter 4 Configure the
Camera
Introduces how to configure the camera using the built-in web
management page.
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Chapter 2 Get to know about your camera
2.1 Product Overview
TP-LINK Cloud Camera is a versatile solution for home and office monitoring to keep an eye on
your home, kids or workplace, whatever you care for most.
TP-LINK Cloud Camera is a cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring device with free live streaming
and remote viewing, which makes it easy to stay connected with what you care most wherever you
are. You can view and manage your camera from anywhere over the Internet through the TP-LINK
Cloud website or through the tpCamera app for iOS and Android devices.
Through the camera’s web management page, you can view the status of the camera, and
configure lots of settings of the camera, such as network setting, the cloud setting, the motion
detection, and the sound detection.
With Motion Detection function, TP-LINK Cloud Camera can send you immediate notification by
email or tpCamera whenever motion or sound is detected automatically, allowing you to remain
aware of whatever is happening on the ground.
With a stable high speed Wi-Fi connection of up to 150Mbps for NC210, you can enjoy fluid video
streaming with ease.
With the adhesive (included) or screws (not included), you can place your camera anywhere you
want, on the table, the wall, or even on the ceiling.
2.2 Main Features
Advanced H.264 Video - For amazingly smooth HD video streaming
tpCamera App - Use the free tpCamera app to set up, view and manage the camera remotely
with your iOS and Android devices
TP-LINK Cloud (http://www.tplinkcloud.com) access for easy viewing and management
Web-based management page for basic and advanced configurations
Easy Setup – Connect and follow the tpCamera app’s instruction to install and operate the
camera within minutes
Motion & Sound Detection - Immediate notification by email or tpCamera whenever motion or
sound is detected
Email or tpCamera app notification triggered by motion detection
Support wireless 802.11b/g/n with speed up to 150Mbps.
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2.3 Panel Appearance
2.3.1 Front Panel
Microphone
System LED
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
Microphone: The camera has a built-in internal microphone. This microphone is hidden in
the pinhole located on the front panel.
System LED:
Status Indication
Flashing red and green Ready to connect.
Flashing Red Wi-Fi not connected.
Flashing Green Wi-Fi connected (local view only).
Solid Green Wi-Fi connected (local & remote view).
Solid Red System restarting.
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2.3.2 Rear Panel
Heat Emission Holes
Power Jack
RESET Button
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
Power Jack: The power jack is where you connect the power adapter to the camera.
RESET Button: While the camera is powered on, press the RESET button for 5 seconds until
the System LED on the front panel turns solid red. The camera will reset and reboot.
Note:
It is recommended to use a pen to press the RESET button on the camera. Do not use a
sharp object.
Heat Emission Holes: These holes are used for heat dissipation.
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Chapter 3 Set Up Your Camera
3.1 Set up the Camera with the tpCamera APP
You can install your camera in minutes with the free tpCamera app.
Before you start the setup process, get your smartphone and make sure that it is connected to
your home network. To use the tpCamera app, your smartphone’s operating system should meet
these requirements: Android 4.1 or higher; iOS 7.0 or higher.
Step 1. Power on the camera.
Power on the camera using the provided power supply unit.
CameraOutlet
Step 2. Download and install the tpCamera app.
You can download the free tpCamera app from the App Store or Google play. You can also scan
the QR code below to download the tpCamera app.
OR
Step 3. Add the camera to your TP-LINK Cloud account.
Launch the tpCamera app, log into your TP-LINK Cloud account or create one if you do not have
an account. Then follow the app instructions to add your new camera to your account.
When you reach the My Cam screen, you have successfully added your camera and can start to
use your camera.
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3.2 Position Your Camera
Before positioning your camera, please keep these safety guidelines in mind:
Keep your camera out of reach of children and pets.
Use your camera only indoors, and keep it out of direct sunlight. Make sure its operating
temperature is in the range of 0-40°C (32-104°F).
Pick a location which is close enough to a wall outlet.
Use only the power adapter that comes with this camera in the package.
You can place your camera to your desired location. Just unplug and replug it without having to go
through the app’s setup again. Place the camera within the coverage of your wireless network.
You can place the camera in various ways:
Place it on a flat surface.
Stick it with the included adhesive.
Mount it as shown below.
Detailed instructions on mounting your camera to a wall or ceiling are shown as follows. Before
you start to mount the camera, prepare two screws which meet the following requirements.
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1. Unscrew the camera head.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Use two screws (not included) to secure
the base.
4. Put the base cover and camera head back
on.
After relocating your camera, face it towards the area you’d like to view, and then plug the power
adapter into a power outlet.
Now that you’ve finished positioning your camera, use the tpCamera app to check that your
camera can see what you want to keep an eye on. Adjust its position if needed.
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Chapter 4 Configure Your Camera
This chapter shows how to use the camera’s web management page to configure the camera
appropriate to your needs. In addition to the web management page, you can use the tpCamera
app and TP-LINK Cloud (http://www.tplinkcloud.com) to view and manage your camera remotely.
4.1 Log in to Your Camera
1. Make sure your camera is connected to your router wirelessly. Then connect a computer to
the router via wired or wireless connection.
2. Find the management IP address of the camera from the web management page of the
router. Here we use the web management page of TP-LINK Archer D20 for demonstration.
3. On a computer that connects to the same router as the camera does, open a web browser,
type in the camera’s IP address in the address field, and press Enter. Here we use
http://192.168.1.103 for demonstration.
4. Enter the default username and password (admin/admin). Click Login. The screen will
display the monitor video.
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Note:
For the administrator, the default password is “admin”. We recommend that you change it in the
Account menu. (Go to “System > Account”)
If you log in to the camera as an administrator, you can perform all the settings provided by the
camera.
If you log in to the camera as a common user, you can only view the Live View. After logging as
administrator, you can add up to five user accounts in the Account menu. (Go to “System >
Account”)
4.2 Live View
The Live View screen shows you the live video feed from your camera. On this screen, you can
capture a picture.
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Symbols Meaning Note
Click to capture a still
image shot by the
camera.
The image file will be automatically saved to your
computer.
Click to vertically flip the
current image.
Click to horizontally flip
the current image.
If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image
and Mirror should both be checked.
Brightness: Drag the slider to adjust the brightness level of
camera. Large value will brighten the current displayed screen.
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Contrast: Drag the slider to adjust the contrast level of the
camera. Large value will contrast the current displayed screen heavily.
Saturation: Drag the slider to adjust the saturation level of the
camera. Large value will saturate the current displayed screen to be more colorful.
Preset: Click the Preset button to restore to factory image settings.
4.3 Basic
Click the Basic menu to display the submenus including Status, Network, Wireless Connection,
Cloud Setting, and LED.
4.3.1 Basic > Status
The Status page displays the current configuration information of the camera. All the information
is read-only.
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4.3.2 Basic > Network
On this page, you can configure your camera’s IP address which is used to access and configure
the camera.
Dynamic IP: Select this option when a DHCP server is installed on the network to issue IP
address assignment. With this setting, the IP address of the camera is assigned automatically.
Static IP: Select this option when a static or fixed IP address is obtained for the camera. A
static IP address will ease your access to the camera in the future. Add your camera’s static
IP information to your router to avoid IP conflicts.
MAC Address: Displays the Ethernet MAC address of the camera. The MAC address is
read-only.
IP Address: Enter a fixed IP address for the camera in dotted-decimal notation.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation. The default value is
“0.0.0.0.”
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Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway in dotted-decimal notation.
Primary DNS Server: Enter a DNS address in dotted-decimal notation.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter a DNS address in dotted-decimal notation.
Click Save to save and enable the settings.
4.3.3 Basic > Wireless Connection
On this page, you can configure your camera’s wireless connection.
Scan: Click to scan the available wireless network. You will get or refresh the Wireless
Network List as shown below.
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Wireless Network Name: Displays the wireless network’s name. Make sure the camera and
your PC connect to the same wireless network, otherwise your PC can't access the camera.
Signal: Displays the strength of the wireless signal.
Security: Displays the wireless network’s security mode.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the router.
To change the wireless network that your camera is connected to, follow the steps below:
1. Click Scan to get and refresh the Wireless Network List.
2. Select a wireless network from the wireless network list.
3. If the wireless network’s security mode is None, simply click connect. If the security mode
requires a password, enter the wireless network’s password and then click connect. You can
select show password to display what you’ve entered.
4. A pop-up screen will prompt you for the wireless network modification. Click Change, then the
camera will connect to the wireless network that you have selected.
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5. To log into the web management page the camera, you need to connect your computer to the
router that your camera is connected to. Refer to 4.1 Log in to Your Camera to find the IP
address of your camera and log into the camera again.
4.3.4 Basic > Cloud Setting
A Cloud Camera can be viewed anytime and anywhere over the Internet with TP-LINK Cloud
service. On this page, you can add the camera to your TP-LINK Cloud account.
Note:
1. You can register a TP-LINK Cloud account in the tpCamera app only. If you do not get the
tpCamera app, please refer to the Step 2 Download and install the tpCamera app in 3.1
Set up the Camera with the tpCamera APP to register a TP-LINK Cloud account.
2. To add a camera to your TP-LINK Cloud account, make sure that the camera is connected to
the Internet.
Add Your Camera to TP-LINK Cloud Account
If you already have a TP-LINK Cloud account, to add your camera to your account, just enter the
TP-LINK Cloud account and password, and then click Register.
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Account: Enter your TP-LINK Cloud account, either E-mail address or username is allowed.
Password: Enter your TP-LINK Cloud account’s password.
Camera Name: The default value is the camera model. You can change it to an
easy-to-remember one. Camera name can contain up to 31 characters. It cannot contain the
following characters: \ / : = & ‘ “ < > { }.
After your camera is registered successfully, you can go to http://www.tplinkcloud.com to view it.
4.3.5 Basic > LED
The camera’s LED is on by default. If you want to turn it off, select Off and click Save.
4.4 Advanced
Click the Advanced menu to display the submenus including Status, Network, Wireless
Connection, Cloud Setting, Video, Sound Detection, Motion Detection and LED.
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Dynamic IP: Select this option when a DHCP server is installed on the network to issue IP
address assignment. With this setting, the IP address of the camera is assigned automatically.
Fallback IP: If the camera cannot get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server within
limited tries, the camera will assign a default IP address, 192.168.0.10, by itself as the
Fallback IP address.
Static IP: Select this option when a static or fixed IP address is obtained for the camera. A
static IP address will ease your access to the camera in the future. Add your camera’s static
IP information to your router to avoid IP conflicts.
MAC Address: Displays the Ethernet MAC address of the camera. The MAC address is
read-only.
IP Address: Enter a fixed IP address for the camera in dotted-decimal notation.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation. The default value is
“0.0.0.0.”
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Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway in dotted-decimal notation.
Primary DNS Server: Enter a DNS address in dotted-decimal notation.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter a DNS address in dotted-decimal notation.
Fallback IP: If the camera cannot get a valid static IP address, the camera will assign a
default IP address, 192.168.0.10, by itself as the Fallback IP address.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
This feature allows you to access and manage your camera via its IP address. Web browser
access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. The camera uses HTTP port 80 by
default. For greater security, you can change the port to a custom one.
When HTTP port is set to 80, you can access the camera by typing its IP address (for example,
http://192.168.1.100) on a web browser. When HTTP port is set to another value (for example,
2000), you need to type http://192.168.1.100:2000 instead.
HTTP Port: The default value is 80. If you want to use a port number other than 80, enter a
port number between 1 and 65535.
Bonjour
Bonjour, also known as zero-configuration networking, enables automatic discovery of computers,
devices, and services on IP networks. Bonjour uses industry standard IP protocols to allow
devices to automatically discover each other without the need to enter IP addresses or configure
DNS servers.
Bonjour: To enable or disable the Bonjour service.
Bonjour Name: Displays the Bonjour name. By default, it is a combination of model and the
last six characters of the camera’s MAC address.
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Click Save to save and enable the settings.
4.4.3 Advanced > Wireless Connection
Refer to 4.3.3 Basic > Wireless Connection.
4.4.4 Advanced > Cloud Setting
Refer to 4.3.4 Basic > Cloud Setting.
4.4.5 Advanced > Video
On this page, you can configure the video settings for your camera.
Coding Format: Displays the video coding format of the camera.
Resolution: Displays the video resolution of the camera. Higher resolution offers better
quality, but will require more bandwidth to stream.
Frame Rate: Select the frame rate to use for the video stream from the drop-down list. Higher
settings offer smoother video streams, but will require more bandwidth.
Mode: Displays the bit rate mode of the camera. This camera uses the VBR (variable bit rate)
mode. In this mode, the bit rate varies to keep consistent video quality. It allows a higher bit
rate (and therefore requires more bandwidth) to be allocated to dynamic scenes while less bit
rate to be allocated to static scenes.
Image Quality: Select the image quality from the drop-down list: High, Medium and Low. High
settings offer better quality, but it may require more bandwidth to stream.
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Backlight Compensation: If enabled, this feature will compensate for bright backgrounds so
foreground objects aren't silhouetted.
Enabled Disabled
Light Frequency: Select the frequency used by your lighting and power to help reduce image
flicker. The default setting is Auto, which is recommended.
Time Stamp&On-Screen Display (OSD): If enabled, the current time of your camera, which
can be set on the System > Date/Time page, will be displayed on the Live View screen.
Meanwhile, you can set the OSD text to be displayed with the time stamp. We use “NC210” as
the OSD text for demonstration here.
Enabled Disabled
2016-02-14 09:51:21
NC210
Click Save to save and enable the settings.
4.4.6 Advanced > Sound Detection
Sound detection allows your camera to detect a loud sound, which can be used to trigger
snapshots.
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Sound Detection: To enable or disable the sound detection function.
Sensitivity: Specify the level of difference between current sound and the threshold you set.
Select one of the three levels of sensitivity from the drop-down list: High, Medium, and Low.
Threshold: Select the threshold of sound level. You can also drag the arrow in the diagram to
set the threshold. Snapshots will be triggered and sent to your registered Email box when
current sound exceeds the threshold. And notification messages will be sent to the tpCamera
app in your smartphone.
Click Save to save and enable the settings.
4.4.7 Advanced > Motion Detection
Motion detection allows you to specify sensitivity of your camera’s video to monitor for motion.
When you enable this function, the whole area that you can view in this screen is being monitored.
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Motion Detection: To enable or disable the motion detection function.
Sensitivity: Specify the level of difference between two sequential images that would indicate
motion. Select one of the three levels of sensitivity from the drop-down list: High, Medium, and
Low. Snapshots will be triggered and sent to your registered Email box when the motion
meets the level of sensitivity. And notification messages will be sent to the tpCamera app in
your smartphone.
Click Save to save and enable the settings.
4.4.8 Advanced > LED
Refer to 4.3.5 Basic > LED.
4.5 System
Click the System menu to display the submenus including Account, Date/Time, Management,
and System Log.
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4.5.1 Account
On this page, you can change the administrator’s password and manage the user account(s) that
are allowed to access to your camera.
Username: Displays the name of user account.
User Group: Displays the group that the user account is in. Different user group has different
limits of authority.
admin: This group has all authority of configuration. It can only have one account: admin.
user: This group can only view the Live View. It can have up to five accounts.
Add a New User Account
You can create a new user account to provide viewing access for your camera’s video. User
accounts will only be able to access the Live View section of the web configuration page, but
cannot access any other parts or change any settings.
To add a new user account, follow the steps below:
1. Click Add, and you will see the following screen.
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2. Enter a username for your new account.
3. Enter a password for your new account. The password should contain 5 to 20 characters.
4. Enter the password again to confirm it.
5. Click Save to save and enable the settings.
Change Password
You can change the password of all the accounts here.
Note:
The default account and password are both admin. Everyone who knows the camera’s IP address
can access the device with all configuration authority. It is necessary to change the default
password if the device is intended to be accessed only by administrator.
To change password, follow the steps below:
1. Select a user account in the list whose password you want to change
2. Click Change Password, and you will see the following screen.
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3. Enter the current password in the Old Password textbox.
4. Enter a new password.
5. Enter the new password again to confirm it.
6. Click Save to save and enable the settings.
Delete a User Account
You can delete a user account except admin here. Click a user entry in the list and click Delete.
4.5.2 Date/Time
On this page, you can configure the settings of the internal system clocks for your camera.
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Current Time: Displays the current date and time of the camera.
Time Zone: Select the time zone for the region where the camera is installed from the
drop-down list.
Synchronize With NTP Server: Select this option to specify the NTP server name to
synchronize the date and time of the camera with those of the time server, known as the NTP
(Network Time Protocol) server.
NTP Service: You can either enter a domain name of the NTP server or select one which
will be filled in automatically from the drop-down list.
Set NTP Server from Dynamic IP: You can use the NTP server applied in the DHCP
server on the network.
Set Date and Time Manually: Select this option to set the date and time of the camera
manually. If enabled, you will see the following screen:
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Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings: Click this button to copy your computer’s current
time settings.
Click Save to save and enable the settings.
4.5.3 Management
On this page, you can reboot the camera, backup and restore the camera’s current settings, reset
factory settings, and update the camera’s software.
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Reboot: Click Reboot and then click Reboot on the pop-up screen to confirm. Rebooting will
not change the camera’s setting. After rebooting, you need to log in to this page again.
Backup: Click Backup and follow the instructions on the browser to save the setting data file
to your specified location.
Browse: Click Browse to locate the saved backup file.
Restore: Click Restore, and then the camera will start rebooting. The settings will be restored
to the previous configuration.
Reset: Click Reset to restore the camera to its factory defaults. Don't turn off the camera
while resetting. After resetting, you need to add the camera to your TP-LINK Cloud account
again, find out the IP address of your camera (refer to 4.1 Log in to Your Camera), and then
use the default username and password (admin/admin) to log in to this web management
page.
Update: Before update, download the latest firmware from the product page at
http://www.tp-link.com, and then use decompression software to extract the file. Click Browse
to locate the latest downloaded software file, and then click Upgrade to update the camera’s
software to the latest version. Wait for the upgrading process to complete, and the camera will
reboot automatically.
Note:
1. The firmware upgrade procedure must not be interrupted or the camera may be damaged.
2. The firmware upgrade procedure is always risky and do not try to upgrade new firmware if it’s
not necessary.
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4.5.4 System Log
On this page, you can review any changes and events happened to your camera. The system
starts logging automatically after startup.
Time: Displays the time when the log event occurs. The log can get the correct time after you
configure on the Date/Time page. (go to Advanced > Date/Time)
Module: Displays the module to which the log information belongs. You can specify the
module by selecting one from the Module drop-down list at the bottom.
Level: Displays the severity level of the log information. You can specify the level by selecting
one from the Level drop-down list at the bottom.
Content: Displays the details of the log information.
Refresh: Click Refresh to refresh the log information.
Save Log: Click Save Log and follow the instructions on the browser to save the log as a text
file named log.txt to your specified location.
Clear: Click Clear to clear all the log information.
Log Control: You may be asked to use this function when contacting our technical support for
troubleshooting.
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Appendix: Specifications
SYSTEM
Image Sensor 1/4’’ Progressive scan CMOS sensor
Resolution 1280*720
Lens F: 2.0, f: 2.8mm
Viewing Angle FOV=113°
Video/Image
Video Compression H.264
Frame Rate & Resolutions Up to 20 fps at 1280*720 (HD)
Video Streaming Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
Rotation: Mirror, Flip, Mirror Flip
Configurable brightness, contrast, saturation
Image
Overlay capabilities: time, date, text
Audio
Audio Communication One-way
Audio Input Built-in microphone
Alarm and Event Management
Input Trigger Motion detection, sound detection
Notification Method E-mail, App notification
Network
Standards and Protocols Bonjour, TCP/IP, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, NFS, DNS, NTP, HTTP,
HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Security Multiple password-protected user levels
Wireless
Wireless Data Rate IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Up to 150Mbps
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Frequency 2.4-2.4835GHz
Wireless Encryption WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
System Requirements
Supported Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher
Firefox 4.0 or higher
Safari 4.1.1 or higher
Chrome 5.0 or higher
Opera 15.0 or higher
Supported OS
Windows XP or higher
Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
Android 4.1 or higher
iOS 7.0 or higher
General
Certification CE, FCC, IC, NCC, BSMI
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32℉ ~ 104℉)
Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C (-4℉ ~ 140℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%-90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%-90% non-condensing