Foscam FN7108W-B4 Add-On Mesh WiFi Camera User Manual
Security Tips
- Do not install the wireless NVR in humid and dusty environment.
- Put the wireless NVR in drafty environment in case of ventilation port being blocked.
- Check the power supply to avoid damage because of voltage mismatch.
- Make sure the wireless NVR working within suitable temperature and humidity environment.
- Please install the wireless NVR horizontally, and avoid vibration.
- Short circuit may occur when dust become wet on circuit board. Please clean the dust on circuit board, connectors, and NVR case.
- Explosion may happen because of improper replacement of battery, do not replace it by yourself; If you need, make sure it is the same type of battery. And do not open or repair it.
- Please use suitable and professional hard disk to ensure continues and stable recording.
- Lightning protection is needed when device is connected to communication cables. Ethernet cable which comes fromoutside, connecting to the wireless NVR directly is forbidden.
NVR Kit Contents
- 8-Channel NVR
- 4 x 1080P Bullet IP Cameras
- 4 x Power Adapters for Cameras
- 1 x Power Adapter for NVR
- Quick Setup Guide
- USB Mouse
- 1.5m (5 ft) Ethernet Cable
- Warranty Card
- Mounting Screws
NVR Rear Panel
Wireless Connectivity
Placement of Wireless IP Camera
The shape of wireless NVR signal coverage is a ball, antenna is located in the center. Signal is strong around antenna, and weak in the dent area of the 2 antennas. Based on the signal spreading ways, please make the wireless IP Camera keeping parallel or tangent with wireless NVR, which ensure stable signal transmission and better picture quality.
Camera Installation
Place the cameras in your preferred locations and use the included screws to mount them.
Important Note:
When installing the cameras please ensure that the connection ports at the end of the pig tail wiring are not exposed, as they are not weather-resistant.
Powering Up
Please make sure the voltage of power supply is matched with wireless NVR, and ground connection work well in socket. Connect the NVR and cameras as shown in the gures above. Once the NVR is plugged in, press the power switch located on the rear panel. After the NVR starts up successfully, the Power LED indicators will turn green, it means system runs smoothly.
Software Operation
Log In
- Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. After the NVR starts up successfully, the power LED and HDD LED indicators will turn green. The startup page is displayed on the screen.
- Change password . For your security, please set a new password for your NVR before Log In.
Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings on the NVR.
- Setting the time.
- P2P. If you want to know the UID of the device, please scanthe QR code. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard next time, uncheck the Setup Wizard checkbox. Click the Finish button to complete the setup wizard.
The live view interface will show you the video feed of each IP Camera.
NVR adds IP Camera method
Note: The NVR and IP Camera are already paired. If you need to match more cameras (Only FI9910W), please refer to the following steps.
- Right-click on main interface, select Pair IP Camera.
- Click Pair and press the pairing button of the camera tail cable at the same time, until it prompts that the pairing is successful.
- When finished code matching, The live view interface will show you the video feed of each IP Camera.
Record and Playback
Scheduled Record: Right-click → Main Menu → Record → choose recording channel → Save (Actually, the Wi-Fi NVR system have default set 24h scheduled recording).
- Playback: Right-click → Main Menu → Playback → choose channel and date → click timeline to check record.
Backup
Insert U disk to NVR USB port → Right-click→ Main Menu → Backup → choose channel, type and time→ Search → select target file → Backup
Note: If target file can not be searched out, please click Empty → Add. Please remove the files which is no need before backup. Ensure insert device (like USB) in 30 second, as system reserved searching time for it is 30 second.
Motion Detection Record
Right-click → Main Menu → IPC Cong → Advanced → Motion Detect → Choose Enable → Set Sensitivity & Region & Body Filter & Body Rectangle→ Apply.
Auto Bridge
By new mesh network auto-bridging function, without any manual setting, wireless camera in further area will have a judgment about the WIFI signal and auto connect to the camera which have a better WIFI signal, to achieve more stable and reliable video transmission. Auto bridging is designed to expand the coverage area of wireless signal, instead of enhancing the signal. When camera is a little far away from NVR, or there are too many interference factors/sources between them, camera in further area will auto bridge/connect to the one nearby to transmit the video data.
- Right click →Pair IP Camera→ Repeater.
- Then, bridging relationship will be showed on the interface automatically
Foscam App
- You can also simply go to the App Store or Google Play and search for the term “Foscam”. Download the APP to your smartphone, or scan the QR Code on the below, it will take you to the download page to install the Foscam APP.
- Run the Foscam APP, and then register for a Foscam account.
- Device Adding: Once logged in, you can tap the “+” button on the APP, after that scan the QR code, which is located at the bottom of your NVR.
- Preview: click device in list to enter preview interface, select a channel to view it’s picture, as follow shows:
Foscam VMS
Foscam VMS is a new tool for PC. It does not require plug-ins and is compatible with Windows & Mac, It supports all Foscam HD cameras and up to 36 cameras at the same time. If you would like to manage multiple cameras, we suggest you install the Foscam VMS. You can download the “Foscam VMS” from foscam.com/vms, and can download the “Foscam VMS” Mac version from the APP store: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/foscamvms/id1521202507?mt=12
Note: For the best experience, please update Foscam VMS to the latest version!
Add the NVR
- Run Foscam VMS, then you can create a local administrator account and login.
- Tap the “+” button on the Foscam VMS and follow the setup wizard to add your NVR. Please refer to the user manual for more detailed adding steps.
- Preview: click device in Lan Device list to enter preview interface, select a channel to view it’s picture, click to enter , as follow shows:
Upgrade
- You can upgrade your NVR and cameras system with local Software.
NVR Upgrade:
Download the firmware to the U disk → Insert U disk to NVR USB port → Right-click→ Main Menu → Upgrade → click Refresh → click Upgrade to upgrade your NVR.
Note:
Don’t shut down the power during upgrade. After upgrading, NVR restarts.
IPC Upgrade:
Download the firmware to the U disk → Insert U disk to NVR USB port → Right-click→ Main Menu → IPC Config → Maintenance → click Refresh → click CH to update this camera or click Select All to upgrade your all cameras.
IPC Restore default:
Right-click→ Main Menu → IPC Cong → Maintenance → click CH to restore default this camera or click Select All to restore default your all cameras.
Note:
- The upgrade file must be placed under the root directory of the U disk.
- Don’t lose power for during upgrade.
- You can upgrade the firmware of your NVR and cameras with Foscam App.
Open Foscam APP and Login the NVR, select Settings > NVR Firmware or Camera Firmware Upgrade.
- You can upgrade the rmware of your NVR and cameras with Foscam VMS.
- Open and Login Foscam VMS, select Setup > System > System Upgrade or Camera Upgrade.
Firmware upgrade step:
- Click “Download the latest firmware” button to download the latest firmware to your computer.
- Click “Browse” button , choose file firmware version you want to upgrade on the web page.
- Click “Upgrade” button and wait till it’s finished.
Note:
In all upgrade methods, don’t shut down the power during upgrade. After upgrading, NVR restarts.
Product Performance
WLAN frequency range: 2400 MHz – 2483.5 Mhz.
Maximum transmission power: < 20dBm
Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g/n
Power Supply: DC 12V 2.0A 24W (NVR)
DC 12V 1.0A 12W (IPC)
Technical Support
If you have problems with your Foscam device, please contact the reseller you purchased from, or you can e-mail the headquarters technical support team: support@foscam.com Your valuable comments and suggestions on improving Foscam products are welcomed!
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