LOCAL DESKTOP ACCESS SETUP
ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS
Open the IP Config software and hit the refresh button. The camera will appear in the device
list. Click the icon to open the camera in your web browser. Ensure that you are using
Internet Explorer or Safari.
Log in to the camera using the default login credentials (use admin for both the username
and password). If this is your first time logging into the camera, you will be prompted to
change your 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.
Using a PC or Mac, insert the included CD and install the IP Config software. Alternatively,
you can download the IP Config software from www.amcrest.com/support
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Download and install the Amcrest browser plugin to enable live viewing, and the camera
is now successfully set up for live viewing and playback!
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To set up WiFi (optional), navigate to Setup > Network > WiFi, then double-click the line
that shows your WiFi network. If necessary, enter your WiFi network's password. The camera
may take up to 2 minutes to connect to the WiFi network. Click the Refresh button after the
process is complete. Once the camera has successfully connected to your WiFi, you should
see the word "Connected" in green display next to your WiFi network's name in the WiFi
Network Information table under the WiFi List table.
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After configuring the camera to connect to WiFi, use the P2P Setup method on page 6 to
connect the camera via your smartphone or tablet.
For quick and easy remote access on your PC or Mac, please visit www.AmcrestView.com.
To set up advanced remote access via UPnP/DDNS or Port Forwarding, please refer to your
camera’s user manual or visit www.Amcrest.com/support .
Note that the IP address may have changed once connected to WiFi. Be sure to use the IP
Config tool to access the camera using its updated IP address.
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To watch a video on setting up your camera for desktop access,
please visit www.amcrest.com/desktopsetup
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