Amcrest IP4M-1026E User Manual

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4 Camera Access Setup 
This section of the guide will provide the user with information on how to setup access to the camera through any 
of the following methods. 
4. 1 D efa ult U se rna me a nd  Pas sw ord 
To login to the system for the first time, use one of the following default username/password combinations. Once 
you’ve successfully logged in, it is highly recommended to change the password for security reasons. 
Username: admin  
Password: admin 
Note: Logging in for the first time will...

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4. 2 Ho w  to S etup  the  Ca me ra 
To make your experience with the Amcrest POE camera easy and simple, weve provided multiple ways to set up, 
view, and operate your camera depending on your needs. Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your 
camera in the way that works best for you. 
4.2.1 Setting up Your Camera for the First Time 
If you are setting up your camera for the first time, or you are setting up your camera for mobile viewing, please 
follow the instructions as...

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4.3 A mcres t Vi e w A pp S etup 
Amcrest POE Bullet Cameras enable access through the use of the Amcrest View app on either iOS or Android 
mobile operating systems. There are two versions of the app, Amcrest View Lite, and Amcrest View Pro. Amcrest 
View (Lite or Pro) on the App Store or Play Store. The Pro version contains features such as push notifications, 
sharing video and image files, exporting video in MP4 format, and exporting image files to your phone. 
Note: For purposes of this guide,...

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4. Tap the plus sign in the top right hand corner. 
 
5. Tap P2P 
 
  

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6. Tap the QR code icon that shows in the right part of the S/N field. Your mobile device’s camera will activate, 
and you are now ready to scan your camera’s QR code. 
 
7. Point the phone’s camera at the QR code on the bottom of the camera. Make sure the QR code fits inside of 
the clear box in the center of the phone screen. Try to move the camera back and forth slowly to ensure that 
the entire QR code is within the scanning window. Your phone will vibrate and take you back to the previous...

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8. Enter a name for the camera, then enter the Username and Password used to login to the camera. By default, 
the username is “admin” and the password is “admin”, then tap Start Live Preview.  
 
9. If you are logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new password. Please select a 
password that is at least 8 characters long, and one that uses a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase 
letters, and numbers. Note that once the password is changed here, it will take...

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 Use one of the following web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox (Google Chrome support in 
Development). 
To easily connect to the camera’s interface, use the included CD to install and run the IP Config tool. Alternatively, 
you can download the IP Config software from www.amcrest.com/support. The IP Config tool’s interface looks like 
the below image: 
  
After launching the IP Config tool, click the Refresh button to bring up the cameras on the network. Double click 
the...

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4. 6 A mcres t  Clo ud S etup 
Amcrest POE Bullet Cameras are able to sync with Amcrest Cloud; a service that stores recorded video streams in 
order to enable long-term storage. Amcrest Cloud also allows the user to easily find and download recorded video 
for playback from any internet connected PC or Mac computer. 
1. Connect the camera to a Power Over Ethernet (POE) jack on your router or switch using an ethernet cable. 
Wait 30 seconds for the camera to start-up and initialize. 
2. Using a web...

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4. 7 We b Acce ss  Setup  (A mcres tV iew.co m) 
1. Connect the camera to a Power Over Ethernet (POE) jack on your router or switch using an ethernet 
cable. Wait 30 seconds for the camera to start-up and initialize. 
2. Using Internet Explorer or Safari, go to www.AmcrestView.com and register an account. You will be 
required to activate your account by e-mail (double-check your spam folder). 
3. Once activated, download and install the plugin for your web browser. The installation of the plugin...

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4. 8 R emo te  We b Acces s S etup 
There are two main methods for setting up remote access: UPnP/DDNS, and Port Forwarding. 
4.8.1 UPnP/DDNS Remote Web Access Setup 
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) functionality is the easiest way to 
setup stable remote access. For this method, your router should support the uPnP networking protocol and the 
protocol should be enabled. Please refer to your router manufacturer’s documentation to learn how to enable 
uPnP...