We have taken delivery of a new product - a standalone Mini-DVR, that can be set to record stills or video when motion is detected, even in low-light conditions. All footage/images is stored to a 2GB SD card, or the feed can be recorded on separate AV equipment using the video out.
The unit also ships with an alarm siren, that can be used to sound when motion is detected.
We will be offering these for sale in the next week or so - so come back soon!
We have found these steps are helpful for customers looking to setup their cameras in both wired and wireless mode. Any comments or suggestions please let us know!
1. Connect the camera using supplied RJ45 lead to the ethernet port of the PC.
2. When connected, ensure that the local area network lights up, and
there is no “limited connection message”.
3. Run IPCamSetup.
4. Click “Find IP Cam”
5. When the camera appears in the list highlight it and then in the
section below enter the IP address 192.168.2.101 (first check your IP
settings in windows by running ipconfig from the command prompt - make
sure the IP range matches your LAN adapter, NOT the wireless adapter.
As long as the first 3 sets of numbers match those in your LAN adapter
and the last number is between 100-200, you should be OK.)
6. Click “Setting”
7. Click “Find IP Cam” again
8. Highlight the camera in the list, and check that the new IP address
has been displayed.
9. Click “Show IP Cam” and the browser should launch and the login page appear.
10. Enter the default username and password.
11. You can configure the wireless configuration by entering your
network SSID and network key by clicking “Scan access point”
12. Highlight your wireless network from the list
13. Enter your network SSID (network name)
14. Choose the encryption type you are using (if any)
15. Enter the network key in “Key”
16. Click “submit”
17. Then click the radio button “Wireless” and click “setting” again.
18. Change the switch on the camera to WLAN and press the “reset” button
19. When the camera has powered up choose your wireless network
adapter from the drop down list and then Click “Find IP Cam”
20. The camera should appear in the list.
21. Disconnect the RJ 45 cable.
21. Click “Show IP Cam” and it should launch in wireless mode.
We have two exciting products on their way - an all-weather IP Network camera that works during day and night, and a stand-alone, portable DVR that records everything onto an SD card!
The new products will be available from the end of July.
After installing the Grand Multi Guard PCI card into your computer and restarting, XP should have detected the new hardware and prompted you for the drivers.
When this prompt appears, do not auto detect drivers, choose from another location.
This should install the drivers for the BT878 card.
Note: You may need to go to
Lets hope this is of some help.
We are compiling an ongoing installation notes document for supplying with the network cameras, as our customers give us their feedback. If you have any suggestions for inclusion in the document, please email us.
When powering up your camera, the green “operation” light on the front can take around a minute to light up, as the camera first goes through it’s own diagnostics. So don’t think the camera is broken!
We received the following question from a potential buyer about the movement detection available on the Model 2 cameras that come with the WalkGuard Software -
“It mentions about an alarm that will sound when movement is detected…can you tell me where the alarm is heard? as this will be used for surveillance of a second home I would like to be notified when movement is picked up…I don?t mind having the camera on and connected 24/7 if the alarm can be heard from where I would be viewing. “
We replied……
“The WalkGuard software that the camera is supplied with allows you to set both email notification of any movement, and also an alarm sound that will sound on the PC that is monitoring the remote camera.”
On BBC news this morning, the editor of FQ Magazine (http://www.fqmagazine.co.uk/), took part in a feature on “Nanny Cams”. This focussed on the use of covert surveillance cameras for monitoring childcare staff whilst you are out and about.
We don’t advocate the use of surveillance in every situation - as fathers ourselves we recognise the importance of getting the right person who will be responsible for your child from the start, rather than monitoring them covertly to check they are doing things the way you would like.
However, a network camera in just one room of the house, that the nanny knows about, is a good way for you to check in now and again - and to just get a quick fix of that precious bundle whilst at work!
A customer has sent us a time-lapsed video of them mowing their lawn! It was recorded using the Grand Pan & Tilt WiFi Network Camera (S-W-PT2), and the supplied WalkGuard software.
Browse the CD and run \DirectX\dxdevrtm.exe
Accept > Next > Next > Finish
Browse the CD and run \DIVX\DivX502Bundle.exe
Wait for it to search for already installed versions
Next > Next > Yes > Next > Next > Next > Close
Browse the CD and run \WGuard\English\setup.exe
WalkGuard IP/WiFi Camera Pro Version 6.2
Next >
Files will copy
Start menu shortcuts appear
Finish the installation and Launch WalkGuard Pro
Choose Network-4 Camera
Pick Camera#01 from the Select Camera dropdown
Enter 192.168.0.101 in the URL
Click Check Connection, a MS-DOS window appears and ‘pings’ the IP address
A reply response is returned
Choose the Record tab and change the path to where you want to record the video
Change the User Define Text to something you will recognise e.h. ‘Front of house’
Pick Camera#02 from the Select Camera dropdown
Enter 192.168.0.111 in the URL
Click Check Connection, a MS-DOS window appears and ‘pings’ the IP address
A reply response is returned
Choose the Record tab and change the path to where you want to record the video
Change the User Define Text to something you will recognise e.g. ‘Back of house’
Once the camera configurations are set as above, click the POP Window button to display both cameras.