Foscam SD2 User Manual

Table of Contents
Security Warning .................................................................................................................................................. 1
1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Key Features ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Read before Use ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Packing Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Physical Description................................................................................................................................ 3
1.5 SD Card Management ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.6 Wall Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Access the IP Camera in Foscam App .............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Setting Up Your Camera:Wired Connection via Foscam App ................................................................ 6
2.2 Foscam APP Surveillance Window ........................................................................................................ 7
2. 3 Watch Live ............................................................................................................................................. 8
3 Access the Camera in the Web ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation ........................................................................................ 9
3.2 Access the Camera in LAN ................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Access the Camera in WAN.................................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Using the VLC Player ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 IP Camera Connection to the Server .................................................................................................... 14
3.6 Surveillance Software GUI .................................................................................................................... 14
3.7 Advanced Camera Settings .................................................................................................................. 23
3.8 Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 56
4 Surveillance Software Foscam VMS ............................................................................................................... 59
4.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation ...................................................................................... 59
4.2 Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 59
4.3 Create Acount ....................................................................................................................................... 60
4.4 Add Device ............................................................................................................................................ 61
4.5 Surveillance Software GUI .................................................................................................................... 64
4.6 Advanced Camera Settings .................................................................................................................. 70
5 Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................ 104
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................... 104
5.2 Default Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 110
5.3 Specification ........................................................................................................................................ 110
5.4 CE & FCC ............................................................................................................................................ 111
5.5 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 112
5.6 Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 114
6 Obtaining Technical Support ......................................................................................................................... 116

Foscam SD2 Specifications

General

Type	IP security camera
Antenna type	External
Certification	FCC, CE, RoHS
Day/night mode	Yes
Placement supported	Indoor & outdoor
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Audio system	2-way
Bluetooth	-
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	450 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet
Supported network protocols	IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, RTSP
Minimum illumination	0 lx
Optical zoom	4 x
Number of lenses	1
Focal length range	2.8 - 12 mm
Maximum aperture number	3
Minimum aperture number	1.7
Form factor	Dome
Mounting type	Wall
Product color	White
International Protection (IP) code	IP66
Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1/2.9 \
Total megapixels	2 MP
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported video modes	240p, 480p, 720p, 1080p
Video formats supported	H.264
Image quality adjustment	Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Supported graphics resolutions	320 x 240, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
LED type	IR
Night vision distance	50 m
Number of illumination LEDs	6
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2
Alert notification type	E-mail
Built-in HDD	No
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size	128 GB
Mobile operating systems supported	Android, iOS
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 85 %
Power consumption	200 mA
Power consumption (max)	20 W
Harmonized System (HS) code	85258900

Weight and Dimensions

Width	111 mm
Length	180 mm
Weight	1000 g