Of course, we’re still capable of offering a complete suveillance system to satisfy every demand from single watch to multiple-spot monitoring, from home safety to enterprise access guarding, always stay focused on the move.

Prerequisite PC Setting

1. Log in Windows account with administrator user level
2. Disable Windows firewall
3. Change the power configuration

Control Panel ^ Hardware and Sound ^ Power Options ^ Change plan settings

To avoid the abnormal shutdown caused the damage of CMS system while the CMS system is working, please change “Turn off the display” to “Never” ^ Click “Save changes”

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1. Change the user account control settings

Control Panel —> System and Security —> Security and Maintenance —> Change User Account Control settings

For the popup window not to be blocked while installing or working the CMS system, please adjust the user account control settings to “Never notify” ^ Click “OK”

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1. VIGI Security Manager Setup Guide
2. Gamut Surveillance Client Guide
3. Comfast Long Range WiFi Access Point Setup

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Prerequisite PC Setting

1. Change the internet settings of temporary internet files

Control Panel Network and Internet Internet Options

In order not to affect the UI loading of CMS system by the existing cookie, please follow the steps, “Settings” ^ Check “Every time I visit the webpage” ^ Click “OK” ^ Check “Delete browsing history on exit” ^ Click “Delete”

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V’ Website Data Settings

X

Temporary Internet Files History Caches and databases

Internet Explorer stores copies of webpages, images, and media
for fester viewing later.

Ch Ark for npwpr versions of stored nenes:

2.

O Every time I start Internet Explorer

O Automatically

O Never

Disk space to use (8-1024MB)

(Recommended: 50-250MB)

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Move folder…

View objects

3.

View files

Cancel

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1. Check if port 80 is occupied by other programs

Step 1. Go to “Run” (Windows+R) ^ Enter “cmd” ^ Click “OK”

Run

Type the name of a program, folder, document, or Internet resource, and Windows will open it for you.

Step 2. Enter “netstat -nao|find “0.0.0.0:80”” ^ Click “Enter” to execute the command

C:\> netstat -nao |find “0.0.0.0:80” PID number

TCP 0.0.0.0:80 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING 4116

Step 3. Enter “tasklist /fi “pid eq PID number”” ^ Click “Enter” to execute the command

Step 4. To close the program or service, please enter “taskkill /pid PID number /F” ^ Click “Enter” to execute the command

C:\> taskkill /pid 4116 /F

SUCCESS: The process with PID 4116 has been terminated.

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Procedure (Step 1 and 2)

Overall Steps

1. Start Install Application
2. Enter Main Interface
3. Check Hardware Requirements
4. Choose Install Location
5. Start Running Installer
6. Install Necessary Packs
7. Installation Complete
8. Reboot Computer

( Step 01 – Start Install )

( Step 02 – Enter Main Interface )

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Procedure (Step 3 and 4)

3 AVTECH Trident CMS Lite v4.0.0.2 Setup – X

License Agreement __

^0

Please review the license terms before installing AVTECH Trident CMS Lite V4.0.0.2.

Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement.

AVTECH HyDRA System Software License Agreement a

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You should read the following terms and conditions of this license agreement before using this package. Once you have installed or otherwise used this package you are bound by the terms and conditions of the license and the limited warranties.

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Version 2, June 1991

Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.,

51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA

Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies v

If you accept the terms of the agreement, dick I Agree to continue. You must accept the agreement to install AVTECH Trident CMS Lite V4.0.0.2.

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( Step 03 – License Agreement)

3 AVTECH Trident CMS Lite v4.0.0.2 Setup — X

Choose Install Location .•CP

Choose the folder in which to install AVTECH Trident CMS Lite V4.0.0.2.

Setup will install AVTECH Trident CMS Lite v4.0.0.2 in the following folder. To install in a different folder, dick Browse and select another folder. Click Next to continue.

Destination Folder

‘rogramData \AVTECHCMSLite

Browse…

Space required: 954.9MB

Space available: 26.2GB

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Cancel

( Step 04 – Choose CMS Install Location )

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Procedure (Step 5 and 6)

3 AVTECH Trident CMS Lite v4.0.0.2 Setup –

Installing __

Please wait while AVTECH Trident CMS Lite v4.0.0.2 is being installed.

Execute: C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64Vcads ‘C: V>rogramData\AVTECHCMSLite\VMS\syncmode*

Create folder: C:\programDataV\VTECHCMSLite\VMS a

Execute: C:\WINDOWS^ysWOW64Vcads ’C:\programData\AVTECHCMSLite’ /t /gra… Execute: C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64Vcads •C:V’rogramData\AVTECHCMSLite\VMS*/t… Execute: C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64Vcads ‘C: V>rogramData\AVTECHCMSLite\VMS\av… Execute: C: \WINDOWS\SysWOW64Vcads “C: V’rogramData \AVTECHCMSLite \VMS \ac… Execute: C:\WINDOWSV5ysWOW64Vcads “C: V’rogramData \A VTECHCMSLite \VMS\c… Execute: C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64Vcads *C: V>rogramData\AVTECHCMSLite\VMS\db…

Execute: C:\WINDOWSV5ysWOW64Vcads •C:V’rogramData\AVTECHCMSLite\VMSVe… Execute: C:\WINDOWS^ysWOW64Vcads ‘C:V’rogramData\AVTECHCMSLite\VMS\şa…

Execute: C:\WINDOWSV5ysWOW64Vcads “C:\programData\AVTECHCMSLite\VMS\sy… _v

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( Step 05 – Execute CMS Installation )

( Step 06 – Install Necessary Packs )

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Procedure (Step 7 and 8)

( Step 07 – Make Sure the Install Completed )

©Reboot nowi

OI want to manually reboot later

Completing the AVTECH Trident
CMS Lite v4 0 0 2 Setup Wizard

Your computer must be restarted in order to complete the
installation of AVTECH Trident CMS Lite V4.0.0.2. Do you
want to reboot now?

Finish

( Step 08 – Restart Windows Operating System )

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Quick Start

Add Devices

( 2. Click “Add Device” )

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Quick Start

Add Devices

( 3. Check the needed devices and click “Add Selected” ^ Wait for the system complete )

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Main Control Panel

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Control Panel Overview

System Configuration

General and Advanced Setting

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Control Panel Overview

Record Setting

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Control Panel Overview

Device and Local Playback

Advanced Function

High Low

Quality

Calendar

Calendar

Adjust picture quality

Change the playback date

Event List

EventList

Playback event

Close

Close the window

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Device Area

Add Devices

Click “Add Device” ^ Check the needed devices ^ Click “Add Selected” ^ Wait for the

system complete

3. Add Selected

^

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Device Area

Delete Devices

Choose the needed device to delete by click the right click ^ Click “Delete Device”

Q Open this device in Live
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□ Set DVR Live mode

‘A¹ Alarm Out

Set as PTZ Device

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Delete Device

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O Restart EZ Device Service

Delete Confirmation

^

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Device Area

Edit Devices

Choose the needed device to delete by click the right click ^ Click “Delete Device

Q Open this device in Live at Add to Live

□ Set DVR Live mode

‘A¹ Alarm Out

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O Add NVR/DVR Channel

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Display Layouts

Add to Live

Add devices to the LIVE View Zone.

Choose a needed layout to display your devices ^ Check the needed devices ^ Click

“Add to Live” ^ Wait for the images appear

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Display Layouts

Drag a Device

Add devices to the LIVE View Zone.

Choose a needed layout to display your devices ^ Click on a needed device by the left click and drag it to one of the columns ^ Wait for the images appear

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Display Layouts

Add to Group

Click “Add to Group” ^ Enter a name ^ Choose a layout to display ^ Select the needed devices according to the number of layout ^ Click “OK” ^ Double-click the group to open it

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PTZ Control Panel

Supporting the device which equipped with PTZ function.

If inactivate, by clicking right click on a needed device ^ Click “Set as PTZ Device”

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Edit Device

Suhstream Setting

Delete Device

Open Device Config

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PTZ not supported

Backup Device Config

Update Device Firmware

Restart EZ Device Service

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Device Name (If unavailable, it wil show “PTZ Inactive”)

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Record

Local Disk Overwrite and Edge Record

Before start recording, please setup local disk overwrite, edge record, and other record

related settings.

1. Setup overwrite can erase the older record data automatically when out of space.

1. Setup edge record can get the missing date automatically back to the CMS system.

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Record

Adjust Setting to the Individuals

Record stream, additional setting and mode can be set individually to a single device.

Additional Setting

^ Additional Setting – Trigger Check the trigger rules and choose the duration time. Any event occurs, it will show on Event Playback.

Trigger

T Motion T Alarm

Duration: 10 v

^ Record Stream and Mode

1. Manual Record: Preset mode to all the
   devices, all day recording.
2. Event Record: Automatically start
   recording when event detects. Custom the
   pre-alarm and post-alarm time.
3. Timer Record: Reserve to start
   recording can assign to the selected time.
   Mark it on the timetable.

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Record

Folder Location

Record data can be saved not only to the appointed folder that setup at the local disk but also save to the separate folder to manage.

O CMS Record Setting

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Setting up Device-163

Device List

Stream

Additional Setting

Streaming URL

Event Snapshot

Trigger

Single Channel

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Folder Group:

Stream

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Pre-Alarm (sec):

Post-Alarm (sec):

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snapshot Folder Location

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Device-11

Device-11_1

Device-11_2

Device-11_3

Device-11_4

Device-11_5

Device-11_6

^ Folder Group List Check on the devices of the local disk, and the device can also be deleted from here.

Footnotes: The deleted device will be automatically moved to
the default location.

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Record

Start, Stop Record

Start recording.

Check the needed devices ^ Click “Start Recording” then click “Start recording selected devices” ^ Wait for the red record signals appear

Stop recording.

Check the needed devices ^ Click “Stop Recording” ^ Wait for the red record signals disappear

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Playback

Device Playback

Playback the record date from the device.

“Advanced Function” from the main control panel ^ Click “Device Playback” ^ Choose a type of date selector (List, Calendar or Allinone) on the needed device

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^ Calendar

Choose a date to playback ^ Click

“Play” to open playback window

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Playback

Device Playback

^ Allinone

Choose a date ^ Click “Play” to open the whole channels window of NVR or DVR

Return to the calendar

Backup

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Recording Playback

Playback record data.

“Advanced Function” from the main control panel ^ Click “Recording Playback” ^ Choose a type of date selector (List or Calendar) on the needed device

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Choose a date to playback ^ Click

“Play” to open playback window

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Video Backup

Backup for Device

From the Device Funtion on the Main Control Panel, click “Device Playback” ^ Click “Backup” on the calendar to open the windows ^ Setup the date and time ^ Choose a resolution and format for the video then click ”Backup” and save the file to the customize location ^ After clicking “Confirm” it will display process in the Backup List

^ Backup Windows

^ Backup List

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Video Backup

Backup for Recording

Check the needed device that has activated record ^ Click “Backup Recording” from the

main control panel Advanced Function ^ Adjust backup time ^ Choose a folder to save

the record data

Footnotes: It could also backup from the Recording Playback, click ”Backup” from the

calendar to execute.

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System Configuration

General Settings

Click “System Configuration” from the main control panel which provides with the

information, general and other advanced setting for CMS.

System General Functions

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System Configuration

Advanced and Other Settings

^ System Advanced Functions

^ System Other Functions

Conventions

When using this guide, notice that:

• Features available in VIGI Security Manager may vary due to your region, device model, and firmware version. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.
• The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.
• This guide uses the specific formats to highlight special messages. The following table lists the conventions that are used throughout this guide.

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• Gamut Surveillance Client Guide
• Comfast Long Range WiFi Access Point Setup
• How to Setup Email Notifications via Gmail

More Information

• For technical support, the latest version of the User Guide and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support.
• To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.

Get Started with VIGI Security Manager

This chapter guides you on how to install VIGI Security Manager and choose the network topology based on your needs. VIGI Security Manager offers easy and efficient management for security cameras and VIGI Network Video Recorder. This chapter includes the following sections:

Install VIGI Security Manager

Determine the Network Topology

Chapter 1

Get Started with VIGI Security Manager

With a reliable network management platform powered by VIGI Security Manager, you can watch the live view and playback, add devices, configure events, set recording and storage schedule for cameras, and export recordings to your computer.

V 1. 1 Install VIGI Security Manager

VIGI Security Manager is provided only for Windows operating systems. Make sure your PC’s system meet the following requirements, then properly install the VIGI Security Manager.

• System Requirement

Operating System: WinXP/Win7/Win8/Win8.1/Win10. (We recommend that you deploy VIGI Security Manager on a 64-bit operating system to guarantee the software stability.)

• Install VIGI Security Manager

Download the installation file of VIGI Security Manager from the website. Then follow the instructions to properly install the VIGI Security Manager. After a successful installation, a shortcut icon of the VIGI Security Manager will be created on your desktop.

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V 1.2 Determine the Network Topology

The network topology that you create for VIGI Security Manager varies depending on your requirements.

The following figures show two typical application scenarios.

■ Use VIGI Security Manager in Local Network

Internet

VIGI Network Video Recorder

CI-

VIĞI Security Manager

When the computer is in the same subnet as your cameras and VIGI Network Video Recorder, download and install VIGI Security Manager on your computer to watch the live view and playback, add devices from the discovered list, manage devices, set recording and storage schedule for cameras and export recordings to your computer.

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■ Use VIGI Security Manager Remotely

VIGI Camera

VIGI Camera

Internet TP-Link Switch

VIGI Network Video Recorder

CI­

VIĞI Security Manager

If you want to monitor your home or office while away, you can download and install VIGI Security Manager on a computer connected to the internet, then log in to your TP-Link ID. With the cameras or the VIGI network video recorder bound to your TP-Link ID, you can watch the live view and playback.

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Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager

This chapter guides you on how to add cameras and VIGI NVRs to VIGI Security Manager. You can add cameras and VIGI NVRs locally and remotely based on your needs. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Add Devices in Local Network
• Add Devices Remotely

Chapter 2

Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager

V 2. 1 Add Devices in Local Network

To add NVRs and cameras locally, ensure that your devices should be in the same subnet as your computer.

2. 1. 1 Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager When TP-Link ID isn’t Logged in

Choose one of the methods below (Add Devices Singly, Add Devices in Batches, Add Devices Manually) and follow the steps to add your devices.

■ Add Devices Singly

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click 4 in the list.

0 Configure Network

Set the IP address, gateway and subnet mask of your device.

Ö Refresh

Click Ö Refresh to refresh the device list.

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1. Enter the password of your device. VIGI Security Manager can automatically detect the IP address and port number of the device, and you can keep them as default. Click Verify.

Note:

For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to enhance the security before adding it.

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Username

Password

Displays the username of the camera.

Set the password of the camera.

Confirm Password Confirm the password of the camera.

Password Reset Set the email address for resetting the camera’s password.

Email

• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first before adding it.

1. (Only for cameras) If you don’t want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, directly click Confirm.

O Verify Device 0 Set Recordings O Complete

Enable Record on Computer to save the recordings to the computer.

Record on Computer O Enable

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If you want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, you can click the checkbox of Enable Record on Computer. Configure the following parameters and click Confirm.

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4.

Wait for the device to be added, then click OK.

■

1.

Add Devices in Batches

Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices, select the devices you want and click

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2.

Enter the password of your devices. Click Continue.

Note:

If you can’t add devices in batches, try adding your devices separately instead.

For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to enhance the security before adding it.

For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first before adding it.

3.

Click Next after the devices are verified.

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1. (Only for cameras) If you don’t want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, directly click Confirm.

If you want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, you can click the checkbox of Enable Record on Computer. Configure the following parameters and click Confirm.

Click ^Change to customize the recording schedule of the Schedule camera on computer. It determines the time period for camera

recording.

^{Storage Location} Click ^Browse to select the storage location of files.

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1. Wait for the device to be added, then click OK.

■ Add Devices Manually

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click ^{+ A<w Manua}“^y

1. Select the device type, and enter the IP address/Domain name and port number of your device. By

default, the port number is 80. Then click Add.

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1. Enter the password of your device. VIGI Security Manager can automatically detect the IP address and port number of the device, and you can keep them as default. Click Verify.

Note:

• For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to enhance the security before adding it.
• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first before adding it.

1. (Only for cameras) If you don’t want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, directly click Confirm.

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If you want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, you can click the checkbox of Enable Record on Computer. Configure the following parameters and click Confirm.

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1. Wait for the device to be added, then click OK.

2. 1.2 Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager When TP-Link ID is Logged in

Follow the steps below to add a device.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click 4 in the list.

0 Configure Network

Set the IP address, gateway and subnet mask of your device.

Ö Refresh

Click & ^Refresh

to refresh the device list.

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1. Enter the password of your device. VIGI Security Manager can automatically detect the IP address and port number of the device, and you can keep them as default. Click Verify.

Note:

For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to enhance the security before adding it.

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• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first before adding it.

1. Wait for the device to be added, then click OK. The device is now bound to your TP-Link ID. Note that you need to add the device again if you log out of your TP-Link ID.

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V 2. 2 Add Devices Remotely

Every VIGI NVR and VIGI Security Camera has a device ID printed on its label. When your devices are not in the same subnet as your computer, you can add them remotely by verifying its device ID. Make sure your computer and devices all have access to the internet before adding your devices. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click ID Add by Device id . If you have not logged in to your TP-Link account, use your TP-Link ID and passwword to log in first.

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2.

Find the device ID on the product label and enter it into the blank, then click Add.

3.

Enter the password of your device and click Verify.

Add Device x

O Verify Device O Complete

Please enter the password of the device for verification.

Verify

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Note:

• For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to enhance the security before adding it.

Username Displays the username of the camera.

Password Set the password of the camera.

Confirm Password Confirm the password of the camera.

Password Reset Set the email address for resetting the camera’s password.

Email

For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first before adding it.

1. Click OK. The device is now bound to your TP-Link ID.

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TP-Link ID Management

TP-Link ID can be used to view the Live View video and manage the devices remotely in multiple platforms. In VIGI Security Manager, you can log in with your TP-Link IDs and manage the devices bound to them. This chapter contains the following sections:

• Log In with Your TP-Link ID
• Manage Your TP-Link ID
• Change the Password
• Log Out the TP-Link ID

Chapter 3

TP-Link ID Management

V 3. 1 Log In with Your TP-Link ID

You can log in to VIGI Security Manager with multiple TP-Link IDs and switch the login account whenever you want. After you logging in, the NVR can manage the devices bound with the logged TP-Link ID only.

Note:

• If you have added local devices to the manager, a window will pop up after login. If you want to manage them via cloud services, click Bind to bind them with the logged TP-Link ID in batch; if not, click Cancel.
• After login, the recording, storage and playback are not available for the cameras managed by VIGI Security Manager.

Log In

When no account is logged in, follow the steps below.

1. Click Please log in. on the top-right corner and enter your TP-Link ID and password. You can enable Auto Login to allow the utility to remember your account and log in automatically when switching it as the logged account. Click Log In.

Log In

Note: You’ II need to add the local device(s) again after the login.

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1. (Optional) Specify the description for the account. Click Save.

To log in with a new TP-Link ID, click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner, click Add TP-Link ID, and then repeat the above steps.

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Switch the Logged TP-Link Account

To switch the logged TP-Link account, click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner and select an account from the drop-down list. If you have enabled Auto Login for this account, wait for switching. If not, enter the password to log in.

V 3. 2 Manage Your TP-Link ID

On the Account Management panel, you can update the account information, change the order displayed on the top-right corner, and delete the account.

Note: The account that you log in with right now cannot be deleted. To delete it, switch the logged account first.

Follow the steps to manage your TP-Link ID.

1. Click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner and click Manage TP-Link ID.

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2. In the pop-up window, select an account, enter the new account information, and click Save. Use the icons to adjust the displayed order and delete the account.

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V 3. 3 Change the Password

To change the password of a TP-Link ID, log in with the TP-Link ID first. Click the TP-Link ID on the top­right corner and click Change Password. Enter the current password and specify a new password.

Click Save.

Change Password

V 3. 4 Log Out the TP-Link ID

To log out the current account, click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner and click Log Out.

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In Live View, you can monitor the channels in real time and respond to abnormal conditions with quick operations, such as starting recording and zooming in the image. This chapter contains the following sections:

Configure the Screen Layout

Configure Live View Settings

Add and Manage Groups

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1. 1. 1 Enable/Disable Live View

VIGI Security Manager displays the videos of each channel via several screens. Follow the steps below to flexibly enable or disable Live View function on channels to play the real-time video.

Enable/Disable Live View for a Channel

To enable Live View for a single channel, click a screen in Live View and click the channel on the right panel.

To disable Live View for a single channel, click a screen in Live View and click E3.

Enable/Disable Live View for Channels in Batch

For the cameras managed by the NVR or added to a group, you can enable or disable Live View for channels in batches. To create groups, refer to 4. 3 Add and Manage Groups.

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Right click an NVR or group on the right panel and click Enable Live View for All Channels. Then, Live View will be enabled on all channels that are managed by the NVR or added to the group.

To disable Live View in batches, right click an NVR or group on the right panel and click Disable Live View for All Channels.

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4. 1.2 Rearrange the Layout

The manager supports ten layout modes, and each mode displays different numbers of screens. Click

to select a layout mode and click

< 1/16 >

to change the page.

For the layout mode with multiple screens, you can change the location of a channel by clicking and dragging it to another location. To view a channel in the full screen, double click it. Double click it again to go back to multi-screen layout mode.

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4. 2. 1 Configure Live View Settings via Toolbar

Click a screen in Live View and click the following icons to configure Live View settings, such as screenshot, digital zoom, and switching.

Click to switch between high quality (HQ) and low quality (LQ) for Live View.

(Only for certain cameras) Click to turn on or off the volume.

Click to take a screenshot. To show the screenshot in the folder, click E3 at the top right corner. To change the path where the screenshots are stored, refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

Click to start/end the recording manually. To show the recording in the folder, click B at the top right corner. To change the path where the recordings are stored, refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

(Only for the camera with Pan&Tilt) Click to enter the Preview of Pan&Tilt. You can adjust the camera location and call the presets.

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(Only for cameras with microphone) Click the icon and then hold d to talk. With this function, your can talk to people in the monitor area in real time.

SI

Click the icon to turn your cursor into a magnifying glass. To zoom in, scroll up the mouse wheel or left click on the screen. To zoom out, scroll down the mouse wheel or right click on the screen.

Click SI to start Switching, whereby the manager turns pages in Live View regularly if the channels are displayed in more than one page.

Click E3 to end Switching.

If you want to change the switching interval, click the triangle and then enter the value or drag the pointer.

Click to view the video in full screen,

4. 2. 2 Configure Live View Settings for a Single Camera

Right click a single camera on the right panel to configure the aspect ratio, delivery, stream and quality of its channel.

Ratio

Click to adjust aspect ratio. If you select 100%, the screen will automatically adjust the
ratio to fit the size of VIGI NVR Manager.

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4. 3. 1 Add Groups

Main groups and subgroups are used to classify the channels for easier management. You can enable or disable Live View for channels in the group simultaneously.

Note: When enabling or disabling Live View based on groups, this operation is not applied to the subgroups.

Follow the steps below to add groups.

Add a Main Group

To add a group, click Group and then click E9 on the right panel. Enter the group name, select channels listed in Available Channels, and click Add. Click Up or Down to adjust the display order, or click Remove to remove the channel from the group. Click Confirm to add the main group.

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Add a Subgroup

To add a subgroup, click Group and right click a group on the right panel. Click Add Subgroup and enter the name. Then, you can drag the channel in the main group to the subgroup.

4. 3. 2 Manage Groups

Manage Channels in the Group

To move a single channel to other groups or change its order in the list, drag the channel and move it.

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To manage the channels, click Group and right click a group on the right panel. Click Manage Group Channels. Select the channels to add, remove or reorder them in the group. Click Confirm.

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Rename the Group

To rename a group, click Group and right click the group on the right panel. Click Rename and enter the name.

Delete the Group

To delete a group, click Group and right click the group on the right panel. Click Delete.

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Playback

This function allows you to play the history recordings and edit them, such as taking schreenshots and exporting clips. You can easily find the recordings based on the channel, date, and recording types. This chapter contains the following sections:

Playback the Recordings

Playback Operations

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V 5. 1 Playback the Recordings

Follow the steps below to start playback.

1. Click Playback on the top, and then click an NVR to select the channels from the right panel. Click Apply.

Note: All the cameras managed by VIGI Security Manager directly are listed under the virtual NVR, and you can play the recordings of them only when the host manages them locally.

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1. Select the date from the calendar. The blue points on the calendar mean that the channels have recordings on that day.

1. (Optional) Select the recording types by clicking the checkboxes of Continuous Recording and Motion Detection Recordings.

V 5. 2 Playback Operations

In Playback, you can use the toolbar and time bar at the bottom to adjust the display, edit and export the recordings.

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5. 2. 1 Basic Playback Operations

n Click to rewind the recording. Click again to stop.

02 Click to fast forward the recordings. Click again to stop.

Jump forward by 30 seconds.

Select from the drop-down list to change the playing speed.

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Click the icon to turn your cursor into a magnifying glass. Scroll up/down the
mouse wheel on the screen to zoom in/out.

Click to turn on or off the volume.

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Click to take a screenshot. To open the saved path, click E3 at the top right
corner. To change the saved path, refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

Click to start/end the recording manually. To open the saved path, click E3
at the top right corner. To change the saved path, refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

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Click to display/hide the channel number in Playback.

1. 2. 2 Edit Recordings

Follow the steps below to clip video files.

1. In Playback, specify a channel and date to list the recordings in the time bar. Click £3.

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2. Move on the time bar, or enter the start time and end time below to adjust the recording length. On the time bar, scroll up or down the mouse wheel to expand or contract the time line. Click Export.

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3. Select an export format and click Export.

Note: This window will not pop up if you click Remember and don’t ask again or set the export format in Settings. For details, refer to 6. 5 Export Format.

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Recording and Storage

This chapter guides you on how to export recordings and configure recording and storage settings for your cameras. VIGI Security Manager allows you to set recording schedule templates and apply these templates to different cameras. You can also check and configure the storage settings for recordings and exported files. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Arrange Schedules for a Single Camera
• Storage Management
• Export Recordings
• File Settings
• Export Format

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6. 1 Arrange Schedules for a Single Camera

Storage schedule section provides convenience and flexibility for the daily monitoring of your devices. You can enable and customize the recording schedule and storage settings for a single camera. Go to Settings > Storage Schedule to modify these settings.

Note: If you have logged in to your TP-Link ID, you can not arrange schedules for cameras. To modify these settings, log out of your TP-Link ID and manage devices locally.

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Record on Computer: Displays the cameras whose recordings are stored in the computer.

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Record on SD Card: Displays the cameras whose recordings are stored in the SD card.

Qİ Batch Operation

Enable/Disable record on your computer for all cameras.

Edit Schedule

Click to edit schedule templates for recording.

Refresh

Click to refresh the camera list.

6. 1. 1 Customize Schedule Template

Recording schedules include 4 fixed templates and 4 custom templates. In Storage Schedule, click (Z Edit Schedule on the top right to enter Edit Schedule Template.

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■ 24/7 Recording

24/7 Recording allows your camera to record continuously all the time.

■ 24/7 Motion Detection

24/7 Motion Detection allows your camera to record when motion detection is triggered.

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■ 12h Weekday Recording

12h Weekday Recording allows your camera to record continuously from 8:00 to 20:00 on weekdays.

■ 24h Weekend Recording

24h Weekend Recording allows your camera to record continuously all day on weekends.

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■ Custom Schedule

You can customize the recording schedule according to your needs. For example, the camera will record based on a schedule of motion detection from 5:00-16:00 on weekdays; On weekends, the camera will record continuously from 1:30-23:00. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Select a custom template (custom 1).
2. Click Motion Detection and drag the cursor on time bar to set 5:00 to 16:00 for continuous recording from Monday to Friday. The color of these rectangles will be changed to green.
3. Select Continuous Recording and drag the cursor to set 1:30 to 23:00 for motion detection recording on Saturday and Sunday. The color of these rectangles will be changed to blue. To enter the start and end time manually, click the time bar to select a rectangle first, then click the rectangle again.
4. Click Save.

1. 1.2 Configure Storage Settings

If you have not enabled recording function when adding the camera to VIGI Security Manager, follow the steps below to configure the storage settings. If you have already enabled this function, you can skip this section.

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1.

Click the camera you want from the list.

2.

Click ^{Enable Record on} computer to configure storage settings.

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3. Set the storage and recording settings.

4. Click Confirm.

1. 1.3 Configure Recording Schedule and View Storage Settings

You can check storage settings and apply the schedule templates to the cameras directly added to VIGI Security Manager.

Note: The recording schedule of camera set on VIGI Security Manager will not be synchronized if you add this camera to your NVR later.

To apply the recording schedule to the camera, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings > Storage Schedule, and click the camera you want to configure.
2. Enable Record on Computer.
3. Click i: u-» Template to select the schedule template according to your needs.

Note: Only the cameras supporting motion detection function can apply the schedule of motion detection.

1. Set the storage and recording settings.

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5. Click Save.

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V 6. 2 Storage Management

To check the storage settings of your cameras directly added to VIGI Security Manager, go to Settings

> Storage Management.

Note: If you have logged in to your TP-Link ID, you can not modify storage settings. To modify these settings, log out of your TP-Link ID and manage devices locally.

V 6. 3 Export Recordings

To export the recordings of the NVR and cameras according to your needs, go to Settings > Storage > Export Recordings and follow the steps below.

Note: If you have logged in to your TP-Link ID, you can not export recordings. To export recordings, log out of your TP-Link ID and manage devices locally.

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■ Export Recordings From NVR

1. Select the NVR you want and specify the channel from the drop-down list, select date and recording type, then click Search to filter files.

1. Select the recording files you want to export and click

0 file(s) selected B Export 03 Export All

1. Click Browse to select the folder on your computer to store the exported files.

1. Select the export mode.

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Compatibility Mode: The exported recordings will be transcoded to H.264 which is compatible with various digital products.

1. Click Export and the files will be successfully exported.

■ Export Recordings From Camera

1. Select the camera you want and the recording source from the drop-down list, select date and recording type, then click Search to filter files.

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Select the recording files you want to export and click ^E Export .

Click Browse to select the folder on your computer to store the exported files.

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Select the export mode.

Speed Mode: The export process is faster than that of compatibility mode.

Compatibility Mode: Transcode the exported recordings to H.264 which is compatible with

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5. Click Export, and the files will be successfully exported.

V 6. 4 File Settings

You can select the storage location for the screenshots, videos recorded in playback and video clips. Go to Settings > Storage > File Settings and click Browse to select the path. After you click Save, three folders, Picture, Video and Cloud, will be automatically created to store the corresponding files.

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After you take screenshots, record videos, or edit clips, folders will be automatically created by date under this path. The folders include:

Picture: Save the screenshot.

■i Video: Save recordings and clips.

Afolder named “Cloud” will be created automatically in this path. The cloud recordings downloaded will be saved to this folder.

■ Cloud: Download cloud recordings.

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You can set the export mode in advance to simplify the export process.

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Configure Your Cameras and NVRs

This chapter guides you on how to configure cameras and VIGI NVRs added to VIGI Security Manager. You can configure events on cameras, the information, display parameters and network settings of devices. For VIGI Security Manager, You can also check and configure system settings and upgrade its firmware. This chapter includes the following sections:

View Device Information

Configure Basic Information

Configure Display Information

Configure Video

Configure Events (Only for Cameras)

Configure Network Settings

Cloud Service

Configure System Settings

Upgrade the Firmware

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V 7. 1 View Device Information

In Device List, all devices added to VIGI Security Manager are listed. If you have logged in with your TP- Link ID, only the devices bound with the TP-Link ID are listed.

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1. 1. 1 View Device Information

Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Click Device Info. The following information are listed in the window.

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1. 1.2 View System Logs (Only for Cameras)

System Logs are used to record the messages of cameras. To view system logs, go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Click System Logs on the left. Select a time range and click Search. The logs recorded in the time range will be listed in the table.

If needed, you can click Clear to delete all the logs.

V 7. 2 Configure Basic Information

You can modify the device name and channel name (only for NVR) in Basic Information. For local devices, you can also modify the password.

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Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click J in the list. Click Basic Information. To modify the name, enter the name and click Save. To modify the password, click Modify, enter the password and email address, and click Confirm.

V 7. 3 Configure Display Information

In Display Information, you can configure the image effects, specify the privacy areas, and decide the information to display on the screen.

7. 3. 1 Configure Image Effects

In Image, you can configure the parameters and functions to adjust the image effects.

Follow the steps below to configure image settings.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click O in the list. Go to Display Information > Image.
2. Configure the parameters and functions.

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For cameras, configure the following parameters and functions.

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For NVR, select a channel and configure the following parameters.

If you want to reset to the default settings, click Reset.

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7. 3. 2 Configure Privacy Mask

In Privacy Mask, you can set privacy area in the image. The area cannot be recorded and monitored.

Follow the steps below to configure Privacy Mask.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click O in the list. Go to Display Information >

Privacy Mask.

1. Enable Privacy Mask, select a channel (only for NVR), and draw the privacy areas on the preview screen (the dark squares in the picture below). Use the mouse to adjust the size and location of areas. To remove a certain privacy area, select it and click Delete. To remove all privacy areas, click Clear.

1. Click Save to finish the configuration.

If you want to reset to the default settings, click Reset.

7. 3. 3 Configure OSD

In OSD, You can configure OSD (On Screen Display) to edit the information displayed in Live View and recordings.

Follow the steps below to configure OSD.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click 0 in the list. Go to Display Information > OSD.

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1. Select a channel from the drop-down list (only for NVR), configure displayed information and display effects. Click and drag the information in the preview screen to adjust the place. Click Save.

If you want to reset to the default settings, click Reset.

V 7. 4 Configure Video

The NVRs and cameras supports two stream levels, main stream and substream, which determine the video parameters of live view and playback, such as resolution, image quality and so on. You can configure the stream settings and apply them to the NVR and cameras added to VIGI Security Manager. For cameras directly added to VIGI Security Manager, you can draw an area for your special concern and the image quality of this area will be better.

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7. 4. 1 Configure Stream Settings

Stream settings can be adjusted to increase or decrease recording resolution and fluency. They also impact recording file size and available recording bandwidth. To select the main stream or substeam, go to Live View, right click the camera in the device list or the Live View screen, and click Stream.

Follow the steps below to configure the stream settings.

3. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click O’ in the list. Go to Video > Stream.

Resolution

Frame Rate

Smart Coding

1. Configure the parameters of main stream and substream based on your needs.

Specify the resolution of the video stream. The screen displays images
more clearly when the resolution increases.

Specify the frame rate of videos. The video is more fluent when the rate
increases.

Enable Smart Coding to improve compression performance. The size
of recording files will be smaller and recordings will use less bandwidth.

Select a type of bit rate.

VBR: The bit rate changes with the image within Maximum Bit Rate.

CBR: The bit rate is Maximum Bit Rate all the time.

When VBR selected as the bit rate type, set the video quality as high,
medium, or low.

When VBR selected as the bit rate type, specify the upper limit of bit
rate.

When CBR selected as the bit rate type, specify the bit rate.

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1. Click Save.

7. 4. 2 Configure ROI (Only for Cameras)

In ROI (Region of Interest), you can configure the interest level of a specified area in each camera. The level ranks from 1 to 6, and the higher the ROI level, the better image quality.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click 0 in the list. Go to Video > ROI.

1. Enable ROI.
2. Select the stream type and draw an area on the preview screen (the yellow square in the picture above). Use the mouse to adjust the size and location of areas.
3. Specify the ROI level and click Save.

V 7. 5 Configure Events (Only for Cameras)

VIGI Security Manager allows you to configure the event settings for cameras to detect different types of events. You cameras monitor the user-defined areas and you’ll be automatically alerted to any suspicious activity in your home and office.

It is recommended to bind the cameras to your TP-Link ID and log in to your TP-Link ID on VIGI Security Manager before setting the events. To bind your devices, go to Settings > Device List > My Devices

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and click in the list. Then go to Network Settings > Cloud Service. You can receive alerts on your phone after you download VIGI app and log in with your TP-Link ID.

7. 5. 1 Configure Basic Events

■ Motion Detection

Motion detection allows cameras to detect the moving objects in the monitored area and triggers alarm actions. You can draw the monitored areas and customize the motion detection settings. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click & in the list. Go to Event > Basic Event.

1. Click Motion Detection on the top right and enable Motion Detection.
2. Adjust the sensitivity of motion detection. A higher value can trigger the motion detection more easily.
3. Draw the areas on the preview screen. If you click Full Area, the entire live view screen will be selected.
4. Click Save.

■ Camera Tampering

Camera tampering is triggered when an area of camera’s lens is blocked, obstructed or vandalized. You can customize the camera tampering settings. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click 0 in the list. Go to Event > Basic Event.

1. Click Camera Tampering on the top right and enable Camera Tampering.
2. Adjust the sensitivity of camera tampering. A higher value can trigger the camera tampering more easily.
3. Click Save.

7. 5. 2 Configure Smart Events

■ Line Crossing Detection

Line crossing detection is triggered when cameras detect that moving objects cross a customized virtual line. You can customize the line crossing detection settings and set the schedule for them to take effect. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click 0 in the list. Go to Event > Smart Event.

2. Click Line Crossing Detection on the top right and enable Line Crossing Detection.

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3. Click Schedule. Click the time bar and enter the start time and end time manually. Click Save to save the week schedule for line crossing detection.

4. Draw lines on the preview screen. Select the area and configure its settings. The maximum number of customized lines is 4.

1. Click Save.

■ Area Intrusion Detection

Area intrusion is triggered when the camera detects an intrusion in the specified areas. You can customize the area intrusion settings and set the schedule for them to take effect. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click 0 in the list. Go to Event > Smart Event.

1. Click Area Intrusion on the top right and enable Area Intrusion.
2. Click Schedule. Click the time bar and enter the start time and end time manually. Then click Save to save the week schedule for area intrusion detection.

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1. Draw areas on the preview screen. Select the area and configure its settings. The maximum number of customized areas is 4.

1. Click Save.

7. 5. 3 Configure Exception Event

Exception event sets the maximum login attempts to protect the security of your cameras. VIGI Security Manager will be locked for 30 minutes if you enter the wrong password of your camera more than the specified attempts. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click 0 in the list. Go to Event > Exception Event.

1. Enable Login Error Detection on the top right.
2. Set Max Login Attempts. The range is from 3 to 10.
3. Click Save.

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V 7. 6 Configure Network Settings

In Network Settings, you can configure the IP address, MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit). For cameras not managed by the NVR, you can also configure the management ports and enable advanced functions, such as Port Forwarding, IP Restriction and Multicast.

7. 6. 1 Basic and Advanced Network Configuration

In Network Configuration, you can configure the device to obtain an IP address automatically or assign a static IP address to it. If needed, you can also modify MTU.

Follow the steps below to configure the network.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click O in the list. Go to Network Settings > Configuration.
2. Configure basic settings to configure the IP address.

• To assign a static IP address to the device, select Static IP as the mode and configure the following parameters.

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Gateway

Enter the IP address of the gateway device. This IP address
should be in the same segment as the device’s IP address.

Preferred/Alternate DNS Enter the IP address of the DNS server.

• To configure the device to obtain a dynamic IP address, select DHCP as the mode.

Note: A DHCP server (usually a router) is needed for the device to obtain a dynamic IP address.

1. (Optional) Specify MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) to decide the largest size of data unit that can be transmitted in the network. A larger unit can transmit more data in each packet, but it may increase the network delay because it needs more time to transmit.
2. Click Save.

7. 6. 2 Configure Port Number (Only for Cameras)

In Port Number, you can configure the HTTP port, RTSP port and service port that can be used to access the camera through the network. Also, the ports configured here are used for communications of corresponding protocols.

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To configure ports, go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click 0 in the list. Go to Network Settings > Port Forwarding. Configure the ports and click Save.

HTTP Port Specify a port for HTTP protocol.

RTSP Port Specify a port for RTSP protocol.

Video Service Port Specify a port for protocols of video services.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

7. 6. 3 Configure Port Forwarding (Only for Cameras)

Port Forwarding is used to establish the mapping between the internal port and external port. When Port Forwarding is enabled, you can access the device and watch the videos when accessing the external port remotely.

Note: The device should be connected to the internet, and Port Forwarding should be enabled on the gateway.

Follow the steps below to configure Port Forwarding.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click O in the list. Go to Network Settings > Port Forwarding.

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1. Enable Port Forwarding and specify a mapping type. If you select Auto as the mapping type, the mappings are established automatically. If you select Manual as the mapping type, click 3 to specify the external port.

1. Click Save.

With Port Forwarding enabled, you can remotely watch the videos with the URL rtsp://A.B.C.D:Port/ streamN, for example, rtsp://10.0.1.47:28736/stream1. A.B.C.D is the WAN IP address of the gateway, and Port is the number of RTSP external port. N can be number 1 or 2 that indicates the stream, 1 for main stream and 2 for substream.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

7. 6. 4 Configure IP Restriction (Only for Cameras)

When IP Restriction is enabled, you can add IP addresses to the deny list or allow list to restrict the access to the camera. The IP address in the deny list cannot access the camera, while only the IP addresses in the allow list can access the camera.

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Follow the steps below to add an IP address to the deny or allow list.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click O in the list. Go to Network Settings > IP Restriction.
2. Enable IP Restriction and select Deny List or Allow List. Click Add to enter the IP address and description. Click Save. Then the IP address is in the corresponding list.

1. Click Save in IP Restriction to finish the configuration.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

7. 6. 5 Configure Multicast (Only for Cameras)

When Multicast is enabled, you can watch videos using the multicast address and port.

Follow the steps below to configure Multicast.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Network Settings > Multicast.

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2. Select a stream and then enable Multicast. For the multicast address and port, you can disable Random IP Port and specify a static address and port, or enable it and use a random one. Click Save.

After Multicast enabled, you can watch the video with the URL rtsp://A:B:C:D/multicastStreamN, for example, rtsp://192.168.0.3/multicastStream1. A.B.C.D is the IP address of the camera, and N can be number 1 or 2 that indicates the stream, 1 for main stream and 2 for substream.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

V 7. 7 Cloud Service

VIGI Security Manager supports remote management with the support of TP-Link Cloud Services. With a TP-Link ID bound, you can remotely monitor your property through cameras on your computer.

If you want to bind or unbind your devices with your TP-Link ID, follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click > in the list. Then go to Cloud Service and click Log in.

2. You can enable Auto Login to allow the utility to remember your account and log in automatically when switching it as the logged account. Click Log In.

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3.

Click Bind to bind all the devices added locally to your TP-Link ID. All the local devices will be bound automatically to your TP-Link ID.

1. (Optional) After finish binding the devices, click Unbind if you want to unbind a certain device from

your TP-Link ID.

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V 7. 8 Configure System Settings

The system settings allow you to modify the name and password, set the time and reboot schedule for your devices. To configure system settings, go to Settings > Device List and click O in the list.

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7. 8. 1 Configure Basic Settings

To modify the device name, channel name (only for NVR) and passwords of devices, go to Settings > Device List and click O in the list. Then go to System Settings > Basic Settings.

You can click Modify to change the password and email address for password reset.

Note: You can only modify the password of local devices.

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7. 8. 2 Configure Time Settings

VIGI Security Manager provides two methods to modify the system time. To configure time settings, go to Settings > Device List and click O in the list. Go to System Settings > Time Settings.

■ Get Time from the Internet

VIGI devices can use NTP (Network Time Protocol) to automatically get the system time from the Internet. You can also customize the NTP Server Address if you don’t want to get the time from the default NTP server address provided by NVR. Then select the time zone according to your region.

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■ Set Manually

You can set the device time manually or click Get From PC to synchronize the device time with that of your PC.

7. 8. 3 Reboot Device

To reboot your devices instantly or set the reboot schedule, go to Settings > Device List and click O in the list. Go to System Settings > Reboot.

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If you want to reboot your device based on a schedule, enable Scheduled Reboot and customize the schedule according to your needs.

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V 7. 9 Upgrade the Firmware

VIGI Security Manager allows you to upgrade the firmware of your device automatically or manually. To upgrade a device solely or upgrade them in batches, go to Settings > Device > Firmware Update.

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Click the checkboxes before devices and click ± update Manually to automatically upgrade your devices.

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Click the checkboxes before devices and click t Auto update. Then import the update file and click Update.

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V 7. 10 Remove Devices

To remove the devices from your VIGI Security Manager, follow the steps below.

1. Go to Settings > Device List.

1. Click the checkbox of devices and click Delete.
2. Click Delete.

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System Management

This chapter guides you on how to view and manage the system of VIGI Security Manager. You can check the storage and CPU usage, configure system settings and update the software.

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You can check the storage and CPU usage, configure system settings and update the software on the top right corner.

Hover the cursor above the icon to check the storage usage.

Hover the cursor above the icon to check the CPU usage.

Click the check box to configure the following system settings.

Run at Windows Startup: Makes the software run automatically when your computer starts up.

Enable Hardware Decoding: Allows your GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) to process certain video data, which will take load off the CPU and make the application run smoother.

When Closed: Choose to exit or minimize to tray when clicking

X

Click to check the software version and update VIGI Security Manager.

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If you want to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot outdoors like in a plaza or farm, use Omada Outdoor EAPs instead, such as EAP225-Outdoor and EAP110-Outdoor. That’s because Omada outdoor EAPs are designed to provide wireless access for mobile terminals, while Pharos devices are more suitable for long-distance communications. However, if you still want to use Pharos Products in that scenario, refer to Device A in 1 Point to Point (PtP) to set up the device.

1Point to Point (PtP)

Figure 1-1PtP Application

The PtP application is to realize the communications between two isolated locations, such as two sites separated by a river, hill, railway, and so on. The wireless PtP link acts as a very long and invisible cable. It simplifies the network deployments because you do not need long-distance cabling between the two sides. To build a PtP link, you need two Pharos devices. We recommend that you configure one in AP Mode and the other in Client Mode.

Figure 1-1 shows a typical example of the PtP application: Bridging the internet connection from a downtown house to another house on a small island where no ISP provides internet access.

For the downtown house, there are already a modem and router together to provide internet access for computers and mobile terminals. Configure Device A to work in AP Mode and connect it to the LAN port of the router. In AP Mode, Device A creates a Wi-Fi signal to the designated area so that wireless clients can access the network after connecting to it.

For the house on the island, configure Device B to work in Client Mode and connect it to the SSID of Device A wirelessly. In Client Mode, Device B acts as a wireless adapter to receive the wireless signal from the remote root AP (Device A). Connect it to a router or indoor AP via Ethernet cables, then mobile terminals like laptops and mobile phones can access the internet by connecting to the SSID of the router or indoor AP.

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2Point to Multi-Point (PtMP)

Figure 2-1PtMP Application

The PtMP application is often used when multiple sites need to connect to a remote center. The device at the remote center usually works in AP Mode and the others work in Client Mode. To cover all the Clients, the AP should have a wide enough beamwidth. A WBS device installed with a sector antenna is recommended.

Figure 2-1 shows a typical PtMP application. A company has three warehouses that are located far away from the head office. It plans to construct a PtMP link to realize remote monitoring of the warehouses from the head office.

To construct the PtMP link, for the head office, configure Device D to work in AP Mode and connect it to the switch that the Monitoring Host is connected to. For the warehouses, configure the Pharos devices to work in Client Mode. Connect them to the SSID of Device D wirelessly, and to the cameras via Ethernet cables. Then the four sites form a local area network and employees in the head office can monitor the warehouses in real time via the Monitoring Host.

3Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)

Figure 3-1WISP Application

When providing internet service for some remote areas that have no wired internet access yet, ISPs usually choose a wireless solution instead of a wired solution to avoid cabling over long distances. The WISP application is often used in this kind of scenario. Figure 3-1 shows the network topology. As you can see, it is a combination of PtP and PtMP applications.

For this scenario, subscribers are often kilometers away from each other. Find a place that is approximately the center of the subscribers and suitable to install Pharos devices, and mark it as Site 2. Then find the nearest location to Site 2 that has internet access, and mark it as Site 1.

Deployment of the PtP Link

The PtP link is to realize the long-distance wireless connection between Site 1 and Site 2.

For Site 1, deploy a device (Device 1) and configure it to work in AP Mode. Connect it to the existing network via Ethernet cables.

For Site 2, deploy a device (Device 2) and configure it to work in Client Mode. Then connect it to the SSID of Device 1 wirelessly so that it can communicate with Device 1.

Deployment of the PtMP Link

The PtMP link is the last mile of the internet connections to the subscribers.

For Site 2, deploy a device (Device 3) and configure it to work in AP Mode. Connect it to Device 2 via Ethernet cables. Device 3 is used to provide wireless coverage for the subscribers. As mentioned in 2 Point to Multi-Point (PtMP), a WBS device installed with a sector antenna is recommended. If Device 3 cannot cover all the subscribers, deploy more devices in different directions to achieve the goal.

For the devices at subscribers’ homes like Device 4 and Device 5, there are two configuration choices:

Choice 1: Client Mode

This is the most common use, and a Wi-Fi router is needed.

Configure the device (Device 4) to work in Client Mode. Connect it to the ISP’s network wirelessly, and to a Wi-Fi router via Ethernet cables. Computers and Mobile terminals can access the internet by connecting to the Wi-Fi router.

Choice 2: AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode

AP Client Router Mode is used in the following two scenarios:

■The ISP needs to have good control of user networks, like limiting the ingress and egress bandwidth of the user networks.

■The user has no Wi-Fi routers.

Configure the device (Device 5) to work in AP Client Router Mode and connect it to Device 3 wirelessly. In AP Client Router Mode, Device 5 acts as a wireless client in the ISP’s network and a wireless NAT router in the user network. Both wired and wireless terminals can access the internet after connecting to Device 5. No extra Wi-Fi router is needed, but there are some concerns to take into consideration.

■The installation position for Device 5 has more stringent requirements than that for Device 4 in Choice 1. In addition to ensuring that Device 5 can communicate with Device 3, you should also ensure that its wireless coverage range can cover the areas where the subscriber needs to access the internet.

■Mobile terminals that are far away from the Pharos device may fail to connect to the wireless network although they can scan it. This is because the mobile terminals are in the coverage range of the Pharos device, but the Pharos device is not in their range. For more details, refer to Why Does My Cellphone Fail to Connect to the Remote Outdoor Access Point?

Operation Modes

The Pharos series products support multiple operation modes to satisfy user’s diverse network requirements. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of different modes. For more information, refer to Common Applications for Pharos Products.

1. Access Point
2. Client
3. AP Client Router (WISP Client)
4. AP Router
5. Repeater
6. Bridge

Note:

Repeater mode or Bridge mode is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

1. Access Point

In Access Point (AP) Mode, the device acts as a central hub and provides wireless access point for wireless clients, thus the AP Mode is applicable to the following three scenarios. Meanwhile, Multi-SSID function can be enabled in this mode, providing up to four wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords.

■ Scenario 1

Access Point

LAN: 192.168.7.2

AP Client Router

LAN: 192.168.0.254

WAN: Dynamic IP

Network requirements: Establish the network coverage in the remote areas without long­distance cabling.

The device in the network: In the adjacent town covered by wired network, ISP (Internet Service Provider) can put up a device in AP Mode to access the internet and transform wired signal into wireless one. In the remote area, users can put up a device in AP Client Router Mode to access the wireless network.

Advantages: Transmit data wirelessly across a long distance and reduce the cabling cost.

■ Scenario 2

Access Point

LAN: 192.168.0.254

Client

LAN: 192.168.0.2

Network requirements: Combine two separate office networks into one.

The device in the network: The device in AP Mode connects to one office network and creates a wireless network. The device in Client Mode connects to the other office network and the wireless network.

Advantages: Establish a point-to-point WLAN across a long distance to achieve the connectivity between two networks and avoid the cabling trouble.

■ Scenario 3

Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

Network requirements: Establish wireless network coverage in the campus, community, industrial park or public place to provide wireless access for users.

The device in the network: With the access to campus wired network or other wired local area networks, the device in AP Mode provides the wireless access for wireless clients, such as smart phones, laptops and tablets to connect to the network.

Advantages: Enrich the access ways of local area network and extend the network coverage.

1. Client

For the device in Client Mode, the most common usage scenario is point-to-point networking. The device is used to transform wireless signal into wired one.

Access Point

LAN: 192.168.0.254

Client

LAN: 192.168.0.2

Network requirements: Help the wired devices to connect to the wireless network.

The device in the network: In Client Mode, the device actually serves as a wireless adapter to receive the wireless signal from root AP or Station. In this case, wired devices can access the wireless network by connecting to the device in Client Mode.

1. AP Client Router (WISP Client)

In AP Client Router Mode, the device access the internet provided by WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) through wireless connection. For the downstream clients, the device serves as a normal home wireless router. It can provide wired connection and wireless connection simultaneously.

WISP’s network

AP Client Router

LAN: 192.168.0.254

WAN: Dynamic IP

Network requirements: Get internet service from WISP.

The device in the network: The device in Client Router Mode connects to WISP wirelessly for internet service. It provides both wired access and wireless access for the clients.

1. AP Router

The device in AP Router Mode serves as a normal home wireless router but provides a wider wireless network range.

Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

Network requirements: Establish the wireless network coverage in the campus, community, industrial park or other public places and so on.

The device in the network: The device in AP Router Mode connects to root ADSL/Cable Modem for internet access. Meanwhile, it creates a wireless network for the wireless clients to connect to the internet.

Note:

In this mode, the device cannot be managed directly through the port connected to ADSL/Cable Modem. To manage the device, connect the management host to the device wirelessly or via the other LAN port.

1. Repeater

Note:

Repeater mode is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

The device in Repeater Mode can extend wireless coverage of an existing wireless network. The SSID and encryption type of the device should be the same as those of the root AP.

1. Bridge

Note:

Bridge mode is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

The device in Bridge Mode can extend wireless coverage of an existing wireless network.

The SSID and encryption type of the device can be different from those of the root AP.

Quick Start

This chapter introduces how to quickly build a wireless network in different operation modes. Follow the steps below:

1. Check the System Requirements
2. Log In to the Device
3. Set Up the Wireless Network
4. Check the System Requirements

• Operating System:

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, or Mac OS X.

• Web Browser

Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Apple Safari. IE browsers are not recommended.

1. Log In to the Device

Before configuring the device, you need to access the PharOS configuration interface. Follow the steps below:

1. Connect your PC to the device.
2. Set the IP address of your PC as static IP address on 192.168.0.X subnet (X ranges from 2 to 253, e.g.192.168.0.10).

3. Launch a web browser on and enter the management IP address of the device (192.168.0.254 by default) in the address bar to load the login page of the PharOS configuration interface.

1. Use admin for both of User Name and Password. Specify the region where you use the device. Available channels and maximum Transmit Power will be determined by the selected region according to the local laws and regulations. Select the appropriate language from the Language drop-down list. Read and agree the terms of use, then click Login.

1. Create a new username and password for network security. Click Finish to log in to the PharOS.

1. Set Up the Wireless Network

Use the Quick Setup wizard to quickly configure your device step by step. Choose the suitable operation mode according to your network environment and follow the step-by- step instructions.

Access Point

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Access Point Mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Access Point and click Next.

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Please select the proper operation mode according to your needs:

(•) Access Point

In this mode, the AP will act as a central hub for different wireless LAN clients. Multi-SSID is also available in this mode.

which supports up to 4 different SSIDs and passwords.

O Client

In client mode, the device can connect to a wired device and work as a wireless adapterto receive wireless signals from

your wire I ess network.

O Repeater

In this mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existing wireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal,

especially for a large space to eliminate signal-blind corners.

O Bridge

Bridge mode borrows existing wireless internet and broadcasts it using a different SSID and password. In this mode, you can set up a wireless client to connect with a rootAP and a wireless AP for local wireless coverage.

O AP Router

In this mode, the device enables multiple users to share the internet. The wireless ports share the same IP address as

the Ethernet WAN port to connect to the ISP. The wireless port can be regarded as a LAN port while in AP Router mode.

O AP Client Router (WISP Client) In this mode, multiple users can share an internet connection provided by a WISP. The LAN port devices share the same

IP as that assigned by the WISP to the Wireless port. While connected to a WISP, the wireless port works as a WAN port

in AP Client Router mode. The Ethernet port acts as a LAN port.

Next

1. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the

device. Then, click Next.

1. In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a wireless network. Click Next.

Note:

• It is recommended to specify Security as WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the network security.

• You can keep the default settings or specify the parameters according to your need. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

1. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

5. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

Client

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Client Mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Client and click Next.

QUICK SETUP

Operation Mode

Please select the proper operation mode according to your needs:

1. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP Address and the Subnet Mask for the

device. Then, click Next.

1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.

1. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect.

Note:

There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.

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1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network. Click Next.

Note:

Make sure that Security and PSK Password are the same as the upstream wireless network’s. Other parameters set in this page and those of the upstream wireless network should be compatible with each other. For details, refer to 5.

Configure the Wireless Parameters

1. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

7. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

Repeater

Note:

Repeater mode is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Repeater Mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Repeater and click Next.

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Please select the proper operation mode according to your needs:

Next

1. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the

device. Then, click Next.

1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.

1. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect.

Note:

There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.

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1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network. Click Next.

Note:

Make sure that Security and PSK Password are the same as the upstream wireless network’s. Other parameters set in this page and those of the upstream wireless network should be compatible with each other. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

QUICK SETUP

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MAC of Remote AP: 50-C7-BF-01-33-1F

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Distance Setting: 0

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1. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

7. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

Bridge

Note:

Bridge mode is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

Follow the steps below to configure the device as Bridge Mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select Bridge and click Next.

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Operation Mode

Please select the proper operation mode according to your needs:

Next

1. In the LAN Settings section, specify the LAN IP address and the Subnet Mask for the

device. Then, click Next.

1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.

1. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect.

Note:

There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.

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Wireless Client Settings

Back ■ Refresh

1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network. Click Next.

Note:

Make sure that the Security and PSK Password are the same as the upstream wireless network’s. Other parameters set in this page and those of the upstream wireless network should be compatible with each other. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

QUICK SETUP

STATUS

NETWORK

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SYSTEM

Wireless Client Settings

SSID of Remote AP: [t200 5G

MAC of Remote AP: 50-C7-BF-01-33-1F

Survey

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Region: | United States fl

Mode: 3C2 11aJn fl

WDS: | Auto

Channel Width: 2QM0MHZ fl

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We do not recommend using WEP encryption. You can go to WIRELESS page to configure the encryption mode.

Distance Setting: 0

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1. In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the parameters to create a new wireless network for the downstream clients. Click Next.

1. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

8. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

AP Router

Follow the steps below to configure the device as AP Router Mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select AP Router and click Next.

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Operation Mode

Please select the proper operation mode according to your needs:

Next

The following window will pop up. Click Yes.

• For devices with one Ethernet port.

Note that if you select AP Router as the operation mode, the status of Port0 will change to WAN, and the management access will be disabled on this port after the process of quick setup. If you want to manage the device through Port0, configure the Remote Login IP Address. For details, refer to 6.5. Configure Web Server.

For devices with two Ethernet ports.

Note that if you select AP Router as the operation mode, the status of Port0 will change to WAN, and the management access will be disabled on this port after the process of quick setup. You can connect to the Port1 of the device or wirelessly to manage it. If your want to manage the device through Port0, configure the Remote Login IP Address. For details, refer to 6.5. Configure Web Server.

1. In the WAN Connection Type section, specify the connection type according to your need and click Next.

The device supports three types of the WAN connection, including PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP. Contact your ISP to confirm your WAN connection type.

■ PPPoE

Select PPPoE and click Next, then the following page will appear. In the WAN Settings section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next.

■ Dynamic IP

Select Dynamic IP and click Next. In this type, the device will obtain a WAN connection automatically without any WAN configurations.

■ Static IP

Select Static IP and click Next, then the following page will appear. In the WAN Settings section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next.

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WAN Settings

IP Address: 10.0.0.0

Subnet Mask: 10.0.0.0

Default Gateway: 10.0.0.0

Primary DNS: 0.0.0 0

Secondary DNS: [ 0.0.0.0

] (Optional)

Back Next

1. In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the basic wireless parameters to create a wireless network. Click Next.

Note:

• It is recommended to specify Security as WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for the network security.

• You can keep the default settings or specify the parameters according to your need. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

1. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

5. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

AP Client Router (WISP Client)

Follow the steps below to configure the device as AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode:

1. Go to the QUICK SETUP page, select AP Client Router (WISP Client) and click Next.

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Operation Mode

Please select the proper operation mode according to your needs:

Next

The following window will pop up. Click Yes.

Note that if you select AP Client Router (WISP Client) as the operation mode, you will not access the device through the WISP network after the process of quick setup. You can connect to the port of the device or wirelessly to manage it. If you want to manage the device through the WISP network, configure the Remote Login IP Address. For details, refer to 6.5. Configure Web Server.

1. In the WAN Connection Type section, choose the connection type according to your need and click Next.

The device supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP for the WAN connection. Contact your ISP to confirm your WAN connection type.

■ PPPoE

Select PPPoE and click Next, then the following page will appear. In the WAN Settings section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next.

■ Dynamic IP

Select Dynamic IP and click Next. In this type, the device will obtain a WAN connection automatically without any WAN configurations.

■ Static IP

Select Static IP and click Next, then the following page will appear. In the WAN Settings section, specify the parameters that are provided by your ISP and click Next.

1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, click Survey to search for the upstream wireless network.

1. Select the desired wireless network and click Connect.

Note:

There may be two or more networks with the same SSID in the AP list. Click Lock to AP to select the SSID and AP simultaneously, which can make the device connect to the specific AP next time.

QUICK SETUP

STATUS

NETWORK

WIRELESS MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM

Wireless Client Settings

Back

Refresh

1. In the Wireless Client Settings section, specify the wireless parameters to connect to the specified wireless network. Click Next.

Note:

Make sure that Security and PSK Password are the same as the upstream wireless network’s. Other parameters set in this page and those of the upstream wireless network should be compatible with each other. For details, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

QUICK SETUP

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NETWORK

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SYSTEM

Wireless Client Settings

SSID of Remote AP: [t200 5G

MAC of Remote AP: 50-C7-BF-01-33-1F

Survey

□ Lock to AP

Region: | United States fl

Mode: 3C2 11aJn fl

WDS: | Auto

Channel Width: 2QM0MHZ fl

Security: |wPA-PSK JWPA2-PSK

PSK Password: | □ Show

We do not recommend using WEP encryption. You can go to WIRELESS page to configure the encryption mode.

Distance Setting: 0

] (0-27.g)km

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1. In the Wireless AP Settings section, specify the parameters to create a new wireless network for the downstream clients. Click Next.

1. In the Finish section, review the configurations and click Finish to complete the quick setup.

8. Connect the device according to your network topology and use it normally.

Monitor the Network

This chapter introduces how to monitor the running status and statistics of the wireless network, including:

1. View the Device Information
2. View the Wireless Settings
3. View Wireless Signal Quality
4. View Radio Status
5. View the LAN Settings
6. View the WAN Settings

37 Monitor Throughput

1. Monitor Stations
2. Monitor Interfaces
3. Monitor ARP Table
4. Monitor Routes
5. Monitor DHCP Clients
6. Monitor Dynamic WAN
7. View the Device Information

Go to the STATUS page. In the Device Information section, view the basic information of the device. To configure the device information, refer to 7. Configure the System.

Device Information

Device Name: CPE 510

Device Model: CPE510 v30

Firmware Version: 2.0 0 Build 20160908 Rel. 36610 (5553)

System Time: 2015-01-01 04:37:41

Uptime: 0 days 04:37:43

CPU: I 1%

Memory: 53%

Memory

Displays the memory occupancy.

1. View the Wireless Settings

Go to the STATUS page. In the Wireless Settings section, view the parameters of the wireless network created by the device. To configure the parameters, refer to 5. Configure the Wireless Parameters.

1. View Wireless Signal Quality

Go to the STATUS page. In the Wireless Signal Quality section, view the current signal quality of the upstream wireless network. It is only applicable for the Client, Repeater, Bridge and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Modes.

Signal Strength Displays the received wireless signal strength of the root AP. There are two display modes. Values of the two chains are displyed separately in Horizontal/Vertical Mode, and together in Combined Mode. You can switch between display modes by clicking on it.

Noise Strength Displays the received environmental noise from wireless interference on the operating frequency.

SNR Displays the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of the device. SNR refers to

the power ratio between the received wireless signal strength and the environmental noise strength. The larger SNR value is, the better network performance the device can provide.

Transmit CCQ Displays the wireless Client Connection Quality (CCQ). CCQ refers to the ratio of effective transmission bandwidth and the actual total bandwidth. It reflects the quality of the actual link. A larger value means a better utilization of the bandwidth.

3.4

View Radio Status

Go to the STATUS page. In the Radio Status section, view the radio status of the device.

AP Status.

Client Status.

WDS

Displays the status of the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) function. WDS is a communication system among multiple wireless networks . It is established between APs through wireless connection. WDS is used during the connection process between the device and the root AP.

Enable: Forward data frames using four address fields.

Disable: Forward data frames using three address fields.

Auto: The device automatically negotiates the wireless data frame structure (three or four address fields) with the root AP. The selection of Auto is recommended.

• 1. View the LAN Settings

Go to the STATUS page. In the LAN section, view the LAN information of the device. To configure the LAN settings, refer to 4. Configure the Network.

Displays the current status of the LAN Ethernet port connections and the Maximum transmission rate of the plugged port.

Port

IPv6 IP Address/Prefix Displays the LAN port IPv6 address and prefix of the device.

• 1. View the WAN Settings

Go to the STATUS page. In the WAN section, view the WAN information of the device. To configure the WAN settings, refer to 4. Configure the Network.

• 1. Monitor Throughput

Go to the STATUS page. In the Monitor section, select Throughput and monitor the current data traffic of specified interfaces including LAN, WAN, WLAN, WWAN and BRIDGE. Note that the interfaces which you can monitor are different among different operation modes.

Monitor

• 1. Monitor Stations

Go to the STATUS page. In the Monitor section, select Stations and monitor the information of all the stations that are connected to the device.

Monitor

Throughput Stations Interfaces ARP Table Routes DHCP Clients Dynamic WAN

< Auto Refresh

CCQ (%)

Displays the wireless Client Connection Quality (CCQ). CCQ refers to the ratio of effective transmission bandwidth and the actual total bandwidth. It reflects the quality of the actual link. A larger value means a better utilization of the bandwidth.

Negotiated Rate Displays the negotiated rates of the packets which the device transmits to

^(Mbps) the station.

Click the MAC Address of a station to view the detailed information.

Station E4-B2-FB-7B-02-7F

Refresh

Device Name Displays the device name of the station.

Product

Displays the product name of the station.

Firmware Displays the firmware version of the station.

Connection Time Displays the connection duration.

RX Signal

Displays the signal strength of the wireless network.

Click the IP Address of a station to access the web management page of the station.

• 1. Monitor Interfaces

Go to the STATUS page. In the Monitor section, select Interfaces and monitor the relevant information of the interfaces.

• 1. Monitor ARP Table

Go to the STATUS page. In the Monitor section, select ARP Table and monitor the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) information recorded by the device.

ARP is used to associate each IP address to the unique hardware MAC address of each device on the network.

Monitor

Throughput Stations Interfaces ARP Table Routes DHCP Clients

Z Auto Refresh

• 1. Monitor Routes

Go to the STATUS page. In the Monitor section, select Routes and monitor the routing entries recorded by the device in the Routing table. Routing table is used for the device to decide the interface to forward the packets. You can enable or disable Auto Refresh. With this feature enabled, the table will refresh automatically.

IPv4 Routes

Displays the interface that the destination device is on.

Interface

IPv6 Routes

• 1. Monitor DHCP Clients

Go to the STATUS page. In the Monitor section, select DHCP Clients and monitor the information of all the DHCP clients.

• 1. Monitor Dynamic WAN

Note:

Dynamic WAN submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode when the WAN connection type is PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or Dynamic.

Go to the STATUS page. In the Monitor section, select Dynamic WAN and monitor the WAN connection status of the device. You can enable or disable Auto Refresh. With this feature enabled, the table will refresh automatically.

Throughput Stations Interfaces ARP Table Routes DHCP Clients Dynamic WAN

DHCP Status

Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0

Status: Disconnected

Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0

IP Address: 0.0.0.0

Connection Uptime: 0 days 00:00:00

Subnet Mask: 0 0 0 0

Obtain

Gateway IP: 0.0.0 0

DHCPv6 Status

Primary DNS:

Status: Connected

Secondary DNS:

IP Address

Connection Uptime: 0 days 00:00:00

Subnet Mask:

Release

Gateway IP:

± Auto Refresh

DHCP Status

DHCPv6 Status

Primary DNS

Displays the primary DNS of the device.

Configure the Network

This chapter introduces how to configure the network parameters and the advanced features, including:

1. Configure WAN Parameters
2. Configure LAN Parameters
3. Configure Management VLAN
4. Configure the Forwarding Feature
5. Configure the Security Feature
6. Configure Access Control
7. Configure Static Routing
8. Configure Bandwidth Control

49 Configure IP & MAC Binding

1. Configure WAN Parameters

Note:

WAN submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode.

WAN submenu is used to create the WAN connection and configure the related advanced

parameters.

Go to the Network page. In the WAN section, configure the WAN parameters of the device.

Follow the steps below to configure the WAN parameters:

1. Select the connection type according to your need. The device supports five types: Static, Dynamic, PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP.

Note:

L2TP or PPTP is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

■ Static

This connection type uses a permanent, fixed (static) IP address that is assigned by your ISP. In this type, you should fill in the IP address, Netmask, Gateway IP, and DNS IP address manually, which are assigned by your ISP.

WAN

■ Dynamic

For this connection, your ISP uses a DHCP server to assign your router an IP address for connecting to the internet. You don’t need to configure any parameters.

IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the

device will obtain a WAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the WAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP.

• Static

Select static and enter the WAN IPv6 address, IPv6 netmask, IPv6 gateway, primary DNS and secondary DNS provided by your ISP.

IPv6. 0 Enable @ IPv6 Address: ® Static O SLAAC ODHCPv6 @

IPv6 Address

IPv6 Netmask- [64

Secondary DNS:

• SLAAC

Select SLAAC and the device will obtain the WAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: Q Static (• SLAAC O DHCPv6 Q

• DHCPv6

Select DHCPv6 and the device will obtain the WAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: O Static O SLAAC (g) DHCPv6 Q

■ PPPoE

If your ISP delivers internet through phone line and provides you with username and password, you should choose this type. Under this condition, you should fill in both User Name and Password that the ISP supplied. Note that these fields are case-sensitive.

Specify the parameters below and click Connect:

User Name Enter the User Name that is provided by your ISP.

Password Enter the Password that is provided by your ISP.

Select the Connection Mode.

Connection

Mode

• On Demand

Configure the device to disconnect your internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Idle Time). If your internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connection on Demand enables the device to automatically re-establish your connection when you attempt to access the internet again. The default Idle Time is 15 minutes. If your internet connection is expected to remain active all the time, enter 0 in the Idle Time field. If you pay by time for your internet access, choose this mode to save your internet-access fee.

Connection Mode:

On Demand

Idle Time:

15

minutes

• Automatic

Connect automatically after the device is disconnected. If you are charged a flat monthly fee, choose this mode.

• Time-based

Configure the device to make it connect or disconnect based on time. Enter the start time in From (HH:MM) for connecting and end time in To (HH:MM) for disconnecting. If you need to control the time period of internet access, choose this mode.

Connection Mode:

From(HH:MM):

To(HH:MM):

• Manual

Configure the device to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Idle Time), the device will disconnect your internet connection, and you must click Connect manually to access the internet again. If your internet connection is expected to remain active all the times, enter 0 in the Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the desired Idle Time in minutes you wish to use. If you pay by time for your internet access, choose this mode to save your internet­access fee.

Connection Mode:

Manual

Idle Time:

15

1 minutes

■ L2TP/PPTP

Note:

L2TP or PPTP is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

If your ISP supplies internet access through L2TP or PPTP, it will provide the following parameters. The configurations of L2TP and PPTP are the same, and the following introduction takes L2TP as an example.

WAN E

Specify the parameters below and click Connect:

Server IP/Name Enter the server IP address or the domain name provided by your ISP.

Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.

User Name

Password

Connection

Mode

Enter the Password provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.

Select the Connection Mode.

• On Demand

Configure the device to disconnect your internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Idle Time). If your internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connection on Demand enables the device to automatically re-establish your connection when you attempt to access the internet again. The default Idle Time is 15 minutes. If your internet connection is expected to remain active all the time, enter 0 in the Idle Time field. If you pay by time for your internet access, choose this mode to save your internet-access fee.

• Automatic

Connect automatically after the device is disconnected. If you are charged a flat monthly fee, choose this mode.

• Manual

Configure the device to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Idle Time), the device will disconnect your internet connection, and you must click Connect manually to access the internet again. If your internet connection is expected to remain active all the times, enter 0 in the Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the desired Idle Time in minutes you wish to use. If you pay by time for your internet access, choose this mode to save your internet­access fee.

Connection Mode: Manual Q

Idle Time: 15 | minutes

Second

Connection

If your ISP provides a Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, activate this secondary connection.

Dynamic IP: Use dynamic IP address to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.

Static IP: Use static IP address to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.

IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the

device will obtain a WAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the WAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP.

• Static

Select static and enter the WAN IPv6 address, IPv6 netmask, IPv6 gateway, primary DNS and secondary DNS provided by your ISP.

IPv6. 0 Enable @ IPv6 Address: ® Static O SLAAC ODHCPv6 @

IPv6 Address

IPv6 Netmask- [64

Secondary DNS:

• SLAAC

Select SLAAC and the device will obtain the WAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: Q Static (• SLAAC O DHCPv6 Q

• DHCPv6

Select DHCPv6 and the device will obtain the WAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: O Static O SLAAC (g) DHCPv6 Q

3. Click Apply, then click Save.

1. Configure LAN Parameters

LAN submenu is used to configure the LAN parameters for the device and the clients.

Access Point/Client/Repeater/Bridge Mode

Go to the Network page. In the LAN section, configure the following parameters.

Follow the steps below to configure the LAN parameters:

1. Select the connection type according to your need. The device supports two types: Static and Dynamic.

■ Static

Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of alternative DNS server if there are two DNS servers. By default, it is 0.0.0.0, which means no secondary DNS is assigned.

Lease Time

Enter the amount time of the leased IP address assigned by the DHCP server. When the time expires, the clients will request to renew the lease automatically.

Address

Reservation

Enable Address Reservation and specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the local area network, so the PC will always obtain the same IP address each time when it starts up. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

To configure Address Reservation:

Click Add, specify the MAC address and the IP address. Enable this entry, then click Save.

IPv6

Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a LAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the LAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP.

• Static

Select static and enter the LAN IPv6 address and IPv6 netmask.

IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: • Static O SLAAC O DHCPv6 Q

IPv6 Address.

IPv6 Netmask: 64

• SLAAC

Select SLAAC and the device will obtain the LAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: O Static <g> SLAAC O DHCPv6 0

• DHCPv6

Select DHCPv6 and the device will obtain the LAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable e

IPv6 Address: Q Static O SLAAC (g) DHCPv6 0

■ Dynamic

IPv6

Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a LAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the LAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP.

• Static

Select static and enter the LAN IPv6 address and IPv6 netmask.

IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: • Static O SLAAC O DHCPv6 0

IPv6 Address.

IPv6 Netmask. 64

• SLAAC

Select SLAAC and the device will obtain the LAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: Q Static (• SLAAC O DHCPv6 0

• DHCPv6

Select DHCPv6 and the device will obtain the LAN IPv6 address automatically.

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IPv6: 0 Enable 0

IPv6 Address: O Static O SLAAC (g) DHCPv6 0

1. Click Apply, then click Save.

AP Router/AP Client Router Mode

Go to the Network page. In the LAN section, configure the following parameters.

1. For LAN connection type, the device only supports Static.

Specify the first IP address of the IP address pool. By default, it is 192.168.0.100.

Start IP Address

End IP Address

Default

Gateway

Default Domain

Primary DNS

Secondary DNS

Lease Time

Address Reservation

Specify the last IP address of the IP address pool. By default, it is 192.168.0.199.

Specify the gateway IP address for the LAN network. By default, it is 192.168.0.254.

(Optional) Specify the domain name for the DHCP server.

Enter the DNS IP address for the LAN. By default, it is 0.0.0.0, which means no primary DNS is assigned.

Enter the IP address of alternative DNS server if there are two DNS servers. By default, it is 0.0.0.0, which means no secondary DNS is assigned.

Enter the amount time of the leased IP address assigned by the DHCP server. When the time expires, the clients will request to renew the lease automatically.

Enable Address Reservation and specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the local area network, so the PC will always obtain the same IP address each time when it starts up. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

To configure Address Reservation:

Click Add, specify the MAC address and the IP address. Enable this entry, then click Save.

Enable or disable the IPv6 function. If the IPv6 function is enabled, the device will obtain a LAN IPv6 address. Select a method for the device to obtain the LAN IPv6 address according to the information provided by your ISP.

IPv6

• Static

Select static and enter the LAN IPv6 address and IPv6 netmask.

IPv6: 0 Enable

IPv6 Address: <g) Static O Prefix Delegation o

IPv6 Address: | |

IPv6 Netmask: 164 |

• Prefix Delegation

Select Prefix Delegation and the device will obtain the LAN IPv6 address automatically.

IPv6: [Z Enable Q

IPv6 Address: C Static (• Prefix Delegation Q

IPv6 DHCP Enable or disable the IPv6 DHCP server function. With IPv6 DHCP server ^Server enabled, the clients will obtain the IPv6 address from the DHCP server.

• Disabled

Select Disabled to disable the IPv6 DHCP server function

IPv6 DHCP Server: (§: Disabled (’ Stateless O Stateful Q

• Stateless/Stateful

Select Stateless or Stateful, and the clients will obtain the IPv6 address from the IPv6 DHCP server automatically. Enable or disable the DNS proxy. With this feature enabled, the device will obtain the DNS server automatically. With this feature disabled, you should specify the DNS address manually.

IPv6 DHCP Server: O Disabled © Stateless O Stateful 0

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ONS Proxy: □ Enable 0

Preferred DNS: | |

1. Click Apply, then click Save.
2. Configure Management VLAN

Management VLAN provides a safer way for you to manage the device. With Management VLAN enabled, only the hosts in the management VLAN can manage the device. Since most hosts cannot process VLAN tags, connect the management host to the network via a switch, and set up correct VLAN settings to ensure the communication between the host and the device in the management VLAN.

Go to the Network page. In the Management VLAN Interfaces section, enable the Management VLAN function, specify VLAN ID and click Apply. Then click Save.

Management Enable or disable the Management VLAN function. By default, it is disabled. VLAN

VLAN ID Specify the Management VLAN ID. The valid values are from 2 to 4094.

1. Configure the Forwarding Feature

Note:

Forwarding submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode.

The IP address used on the internet is public IP address, while IP address used on local area network is private IP address. The hosts using private IP addresses cannot access the internet directly and vice versa.

The hosts using private IP addresses visit internet through NAT (Network Address Translation) technology. NAT can transfer private IP addresses into public IP addresses to realize the communication from internal hosts to external hosts.

If the hosts on the internet want to visit the hosts on local area network, the forwarding function should be used, including DMZ, Virtual server, Port triggering and UPnP.

Go to the Network page. In the Forwarding section, configure the following parameters and click Apply. Then click Save.

Forwarding

DMZ: 0 Enable Q

DMZ IP: 10.0.0.0 |

ALG: 0 FTP ALG 0 TFTP ALG 0 H323 ALG 0 RTSP ALG 0 Virtual Server: □ Enable 0

Port Trigger: □ Enable

UPnP: □ Enable 0

Enable or disable Virtual Server. Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your local area network, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from the internet to this service port will be redirected to the LAN server. Virtual Server function not only makes the users from internet visit the local area network, but also keeps network security within the intranet as other services are still invisible from internet. The LAN server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP function.

Virtual Server

To configure Virtual Server:

Click Add, specify the following parameters and Enable the entry. Click Save.

IP: Enter the IP Address of the PC providing the service application.

Internal Port: Enter the Internal Port number of the PC running the service application. You can leave it blank if the Internal Port is the same as the Service Port, or enter a specific port number.

Service Port: Enter the numbers of external Service Port. You can type a service port or a range of service ports (the format is XXX – YYY, XXX is the start port, YYY is the end port). Internet users send request to the port for services.

Protocol: Choose the one of the protocols used for this application: TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP.

Enable or disable port trigger. Due to the existence of the firewall, some applications such as online games, video conferences, VoIPs and P2P downloads need the device to configure the forwarding to work properly, and these applications require multiple ports connection, for single-port virtual server cannot meet the demand. Port trigger function comes at this time. When an application initiates a connection to the trigger port, all the incoming ports will open for subsequent connections.

Port Trigger

To configure port trigger:

Click Add, specify the following parameters and Enable the entry. Click Save.

Incoming Port: Enter the incoming port for incoming traffic. The port or port range is used by the remote system when it responds to the outgoing request. A response to one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC that triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port section). Every group of ports must be set apart with “,”. For example, 2000-2038, 2050-2051,2085, 3010-3030.

Trigger Port: Enter the trigger port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will “Trigger” this rule.

Protocol: Choose the one of the protocols used for this application: TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP.

Enable or disable UPnP. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should enable the UPnP function. The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) function allows the devices, such as internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. Host in the local area network can automatically open the corresponding ports on a router, and make the application of external host access the resources of the internal host through the opened ports. Therefore, the functions limited to the NAT can work properly. Compared to virtual server and port triggering, the application of UPnP doesn’t need manual settings. It is more convenient for some applications required unfixed ports.

UPnP

App Description: Displays the description provided by the application in the UPnP request.

External Port: Displays the external port number that the router opened for the service application.

Internal Port: Displays the internal service port number of the local host running the service application.

Protocol: Displays which type of protocol is opened.

IP Address: Displays the IP address of the local host which initiates the UPnP request.

Status: Enabled means that port is still active. Otherwise, the port is inactive.

1. Configure the Security Feature

Note:

Security submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode.

Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) is a firewall that keeps track of the state of network connections (such as TCP streams, UDP communication) traveling across it. The firewall is programmed to distinguish legitimate packets for different types of connections. Only packets matching a known active connection will be allowed to pass through by the firewall and others will be rejected. SPI Firewall is enabled by factory default.

1. Go to the Network page. In the Security > Basic section, configure the following parameters and click Apply.

2. In the Security > Advanced Settings section, configure the following parameters and click Apply.

DoS Protection Enable the DoS Protection and specify the parameters.

DoS (Denial of Service) Attack is to occupy the network bandwidth maliciously by the network attackers or the evil programs sending a lot of service requests to the Host, which incurs an abnormal service or even breakdown of the network. With DoS Protection function enabled, the device can analyze the specific fields of the IP packets and distinguish the malicious DoS attack packets. Upon detecting the packets, the device will discard the illegal packets directly and limit the transmission rate of the legal packets if the over legal packets may incur a breakdown of the network. The hosts sending these packets will be added into the Blocked DoS Host List. The device can defend a few types of DoS attack such as ICMP_FLOOD, UDP_FLOOD and TCP_SYN_ FLOOD.

Packets Statistics Interval: Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds from the drop-down list. The default value is 10. The value indicates the time interval of the packets statistics. The result of the statistic is used for analysis by ICMP-Flood, UDP Flood and TCP-SYN Flood.

ICMP_FLOOD Attack Filter: Enter a value between 5 and 3600. The default value is 50. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the device will start up the blocking function immediately.

UDP_FLOOD Attack Filter: Enter a value between 5 and 3600. The default value is 500. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the device will start up the blocking function immediately.

TCP_SYN_FLOOD Attack Filter: Enter a value between 5 and 3600. The default value is 50. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set value, the Device will start up the blocking function immediately.

Blocked DoS

Host List

Click Blocked DoS Host List to display the blocked DoS host table including host IP and host MAC. Click Refresh to renewal the table list. Click Clear to release all the blocked hosts. If you want to release one or some of the blocked hosts, select them and Click Unlock.

1. Click Save.
2. Configure Access Control

Note:

Access Control submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode.

The function can be used to control the internet activities of hosts in the local area network. For example, the online time limit and the specified web stations to visit can be controlled by the filtering policy.

1. Go to the Network page. In the Access Control section, enable Access Control and select the Filtering Policy.

2. Click Add and create the filtering entries.

3. Click Save and click Apply, then click Save.

1. Configure Static Routing

Note:

Static Routing submenu is only available in AP Router Mode and AP Client Router (WISP Client) Mode.

A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. If static route is used properly in the network, it can decrease the network overhead and improve the speed of forwarding packets.

Static routing is generally suitable for simple network environment, in which users clearly understand the topology of the network so as to set the routing information correctly. When the network topology is complicated and users are not so familiar with the topology structure, this function should be used with caution or under the guidance of the experienced administrator.

1. Go to the Network page. In the Static Routing section, click Add and specify the following parameters.