Amcrest IP3M-943W User Manual

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5.2.2.6 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...

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5.2.2.7 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...

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5.2.2.8 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 
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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. 
5.2.2.10 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...

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Below is an explanation of the fields on the WiFi tab of the WiFi menu: 
 Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable WiFi functionality. 
 Add SSID: This button allows the user to manually enter in an SSID. 
 Search SSID: This button allows the user to search for more SSIDs. 
 Refresh: This button obtains the most recent WiFi network information. 
 
To connect to a WiFi network, click the line item for a specific network, and enter in the password if needed. 
 
5.2.2.11.2 WPS 
The WPS...

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To enable 802.1x, click the checkbox next to Enable. An authentication method can be chosen from the dropdown 
box, and a username and password can be entered in their respective fields. 
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. 
5.2.2.13 QoS 
QoS stands for Quality of Service and it refers to the overall performance of a computer network, particularly the 
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5.2.3 Event 
This menu section allows the user to change different settings for triggering events. 
5.2.3.1 Video Detection 
The video detection menu has two tabs: Motion Detect and Video Tamper. 
5.2.3.1.1 Motion Detect 
This tab allows the user to modify motion detection settings. Below is a screenshot of the Motion Detect tab: 
 
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Motion Detect tab: 
 Enable: This checkbox enables motion detection for the camera. 
 Working Period: Clicking this...

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 Detection Area: Clicking this button opens a pop up screen that can be used to set detection areas.  
o When the setup button is clicked, a live stream of the video is shown. The user can then set up to 4 
regions, each with their own region name, sensitivity (1-100), and threshold (1-100). Each region has 
a specific color, and the region selector tool is displayed when the mouse is moved to the top of the 
screen.  
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This tab allows the user to modify video tamper settings. Below is a screenshot of the Video Tamper tab: 
 
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Video Tamper tab: 
 Enable: This checkbox enables a video tamper alarm for the camera. 
 Working Period: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times. 
o Click and drag to set video tampering for certain days of the week. Also, periods of video tampering 
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5.2.3.2 Abnormality 
This menu has 3 tabs: SD Card, Network, and Illegal Access. 
5.2.3.2.1 SD Card 
This tab allows the user to set the camera’s response to an SD card related abnormality. Below is a screenshot of 
the SD card tab screen:  
 
Below is an explanation of the fields on the SD Card settings tab: 
 Event Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select which SD card abnormality to set event triggers for. 
The 3 options are No SD Card, SD Card Error, and Capacity Warning. 
 Enable:...