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Below is an explanation of the fields on the P2P settings tab: 
● Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the P2P feature for the camera. This feature must be enabled 
for the camera to connect to a smartphone or tablet via the Amcrest View app. It is enabled by default. 
● Status: This field displays the status of the P2P connection. Once the camera is connected to a device, this 
field should display the word Online. 
● S/N: This field displays the Token ID for the camera. The Token ID can be used to manually enter the camera’s 
information on a mobile or tablet device in case the QR code scanning feature cannot be used. 
● QR Code: This image is a Quick Response (QR) code. By scanning this image using the Amcrest View app, this 
camera can establish a connection with the app. 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
5.4.2.2 Connection 
The Connection menu item has two tabs: Connection and ONVIF. 
5.4.2.2.1 Connection 
The Connection tab is where users can configure port connections. Below is a screenshot of the Connection 
settings tab: 
 
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Connection settings tab: 
● Max Connections: This field allows the user to specify the maximum amount of users that can be connected to 
the camera at the same time. The maximum number of users the camera can support at one time is 20. 
● TCP Port: This field designates the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port number. The default value is 
37777. 
● UDP Port: This field designates the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number. The default value is 37778. 
● HTTP Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) port number. The default value is 80. 
● RTSP Port: This field designates the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) port number. The default value is 
554. 
● HTTPS: This checkbox enables the use of the HTTPS protocol for accessing the camera. 
● HTTPS Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) port number. The default 
value is 443.  
						

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To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
   
						

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5.4.2.2.2 ONVIF 
The ONVIF tab is where users can configure authentication via the ONVIF standard. Below is a screenshot of the 
ONVIF settings tab: 
 
To enable ONVIF, click the radio button next to Enable, and then click the save button. 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
5.4.2.3 PPPoE 
PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. This screen allows users to configure PPPoE connections. 
Below is a screenshot of the PPPoE screen:  
 
To enable PPPoE, click the enable checkbox, and fill in the username and password fields, then click Save. 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
   
						

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5.4.2.4 DDNS 
DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server. This technology is used to automatically update name servers in 
real time in order to help the camera maintain a persistent address despite changes in location or configuration. 
What this means is that even when the camera is restarted, moved, or reconfigured, it can keep the same IP 
address, thus allowing remote users uninterrupted access to the camera, rather than having to request a new IP 
address to use for remote access anytime a change is made. 
To use this feature, users will need to setup an account with a DDNS service. The camera supports a variety of 
DDNS services such as AmcrestDDNS, Quick DDNS, NO-IP DDNS, CN99 DDNS, and Dyndns DDNS. Based on which 
service is selected, different options may show on this screen. For purposes of this guide, AmcrestDDNS will be 
used. AmcrestDDNS is a free DDNS service provided by Amcrest, and it must be renewed every year. A renewal 
reminder email will be sent to the email entered in the username field below. 
To configure the camera for DDNS access using AmcrestDDNS, see section 4.7.1. Below is a screenshot of the DDNS 
settings screen, configured to AmcrestDDNS: 
 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
 
   
						

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5.4.2.5 IP Filter 
This screen allows for the filtering of IP addresses, either blocking them, or granting them access to the camera. 
This feature helps make the camera more secure by limiting remote access only to approved users. Below is a 
screenshot of the IP Filter screen: 
  
Below is an explanation of fields on the IP Filter settings screen: 
● Trusted Sites: This checkbox allows the user to enable the IP Filter feature for trusted sites. 
● Add IP/MAC: This button opens a popup that allows the user to add IP or MAC addresses to the trusted site 
list. Note: When accessing the camera externally, please add the MAC address of the router on the PC end. 
● Remove All: This button allows the user to remove all sites from the trusted IP/MAC list. 
 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
 
   
						

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5.4.2.6 SMTP (Email) 
 
This screen allows for the configuring of email settings in order to permit the camera to send emails when an alarm 
is triggered. Below is a screenshot of the email settings screen: 
 
Below is an explanation of fields on the SMTP (Email) settings screen: 
● SMTP Server: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This field allows the user to enter the SMTP 
server used by the email service. 
● Port: This field allows the user to enter the port that corresponds to the selected SMTP server. 
● Login Anonymously: This checkbox allows the user to anonymously login to the server. 
● Username: This field allows the user to enter the SMTP username. 
● Password: This field allows the user to enter the password associated with the SMTP username. 
● Sender: This field allows the user to enter the sender email address. This email address will be the one that 
sends out all emails pertaining to the alerts and alarm emails sent by the camera. 
● Authentication: This dropdown box allows the user to select an encryption type. There are two types of email 
encryption protocols that are available. 
o SSL: Secure Socket Layer 
o TLS: Transport Layer Security 
● Subject: This field allows the user to define the subject line of the email that is sent to the receivers. 
● Recipients: This field allows the user to enter the receiver email address. These email addresses are the ones 
that will receive any emails pertaining to alert and alarm emails sent by the camera. Up to 3 email addresses 
can be entered in this field. 
● Interval: This field allows the user to define, in seconds, how long the system should wait between sending 
emails. This prevents multiple emails from being sent out.   
						

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● Keep Alive: This checkbox allows the user to enable a function to periodically check in with the SMTP server to 
ensure it can connect correctly. 
● Email Test: This button causes the system to automatically send out an email to test the connection is OK or 
not. Prior to the email test, please save the email setup information. 
 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
5.4.2.7 UPnP 
 
UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, and it is a protocol used to easily connect devices to the internet. In the 
case of this camera, it allows the camera to connect to the router in an easy manner to quickly allow for remote 
access. Below is a screenshot of the UPnP settings screen: 
 
  
Below is an explanation of fields on the UPnP settings screen: 
● Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the UPnP function. 
● Router State: This field shows the UPnP status and has two options: 
o Unknown: This means that UPnP mapping has failed. 
o Successful: This means that UPnP mapping has succeeded. 
● Port Mapping List: This table is used to show how the ports for each protocol listed below have been 
remapped by the UPnP protocol.  
o The first column shows the checkboxes to enable the corresponding service on the table. 
o The second column shows the name of the services. To edit this, double click on the service line item. 
o The third column shows the name of the protocol used by that service. To edit this, click the pencil 
button in the modify column for that line item. 
o The fourth column shows the Internal Port used by that service to establish communication from the 
router to the camera. To edit this, click the pencil button in the modify column for that line item. 
o The fifth column shows the External Port used by that service to establish communication from the 
router to the internet. To edit this, click the pencil button in the modify column for that line item. 
o The sixth column shows the status of the protocol. If the protocol was mapped successfully, this field 
will say “Mapping Succeeded”. 
o The seventh column allows the user to open a dialog box and edit the service’s information.  
						

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To see how to setup the camera for remote access, see section 4.7. 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
   
						

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5.4.2.8 SNMP 
 
SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol. This protocol is used to provide a basic framework in 
order to allow connection between various network devices. Below is a screenshot of the SNMP settings screen: 
 
Below is an explanation of fields on the SNMP settings screen: 
● SNMP Version: These checkboxes allow the user to select the SNMP version to use. 
● SNMP Port: This field allows the user to write in a port for SNMP to use. The port can range from anywhere 
from 1 to 65535. 
● Read Community: This field shows which SNMP community has read access. 
● Write Community: This field shows which SNMP community has write access. 
● Trap Address: This field allows the user to write in a trap address. 
● Trap Port: This field allows the user to write in a trap port number. The trap port number should not be the 
same as the SNMP port. 
 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
5.4.2.9 Bonjour 
Bonjour is Apples implementation of Zero-configuration networking (Zeroconf), a group of technologies that 
includes service discovery, address assignment, and hostname resolution. Below is a screenshot of the Bonjour 
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Click the checkbox next to Enable to the Bonjour functionality. The Server Name field allows the user specify what 
name to use in order to connect devices via the Bonjour protocol. 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
5.4.2.10 Multicast 
Multicast is a feature that enables the camera to broadcast its live view to multiple computers on the same 
network. Below is a screenshot of the multicast screen: 
 
Below is an explanation of the fields in the Multicast settings screen: 
● Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable Multicast functionality. 
● Multicast Address: This field allows the user to enter a multicast address. 
● Port: This field allows the user to enter a multicast port. 
 
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save 
the settings, click the Save button. 
5.4.2.11 WiFi 
The WiFi menu item has two tabs: WiFi and WPS. 
5.4.2.11.1 WiFi