Amcrest IP4M-1026E User Manual

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5.2.1.2.3 Overlay 
Below is a screenshot that shows the Overlay tab in the Video menu item:  
 
The menu on the left allows the user to select which overlay to modify. Privacy Masking, Channel Title, Time, and 
Text Overlay can all be modified in this menu. 
For Privacy Masking, the radio button enables or disables the feature. To set a privacy mask, click one of the boxes 
in the live view window, and position or resize it as needed. To remove a box, click on it, then click the delete 
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5.2.1.2.4 Path 
Below is a screenshot that shows the Path tab in the Video menu item:  
 
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Path tab in the Video menu item: 
 The Live Snapshot field allows the user to select where to save live snapshots to. Click the Browse button to 
select a different destination folder. 
 The Live Record field allows the user to select where to save live recordings to. Click the Browse button to 
select a different destination folder. 
 The Playback...

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5.2.2 Network 
This menu section allows the user to change network settings for the camera. 
5.2.2.1 TCP/IP 
The TCP/IP menu item has two tabs: TCP/IP and P2P. 
5.2.2.1.1 TCP/IP 
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and it is the language/protocol that allows 
communication between internet connected devices, whether on a local network, or a on the Internet at large. 
This screen allows for TCP/IP settings to be modified in order for the camera to establish a connection...

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Below is an explanation of the fields on the TCP/IP settings tab: 
 Host Name: This text field allows the user to change the host device name for the camera. This field supports 
a maximum of 15 characters. 
 Ethernet Card: This dropdown box allows the user to select which internet access device to use. If the device is 
connected to a wired connection and a wireless one at the same time, then this box will have options to pick 
either of the connections. The Set as Default button allows the user...

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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. 
 UID: This field displays the Token ID for the camera. The Token ID...

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5.2.2.2.2 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. 
5.2.2.3 PPPoE 
PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. This screen allows users to...

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5.2.2.4 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 
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5.2.2.5 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...

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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...