How do I setup my Foscam IP camera?

How do I setup my Foscam IP camera?

Option 1: setup via the Foscam app

1. Connect your smartphone or tablet to your router’s network.
2. Download the Foscam app in the App Store or via Google Play.
3. Start the application.
4. Create an account via the app.
5. Scan the QR code on the camera. The app will than find the camera’s information.
6. Follow the steps in the app.

How do I install Foscam without CD?

Before moving forward with the camera setup verify the following steps are completed.

1. Download the Foscam App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store and install it to the cellphone.
2. Apply power to the camera and allow it to complete the self-test.
3. Verify the camera is set to the factory settings.

How do I reset my Foscam f18918w?

1) Press and hold down the RESET BUTTON about 10 seconds. when released the IP camera will be reset back to factory default settings. You must power on the camera before reset.

How do I connect to my IP camera?

Plug an Ethernet cable (a.k.a. Cat 5 cable) into the Ethernet socket of the network camera, then plug the other end to the router (a.k.a. gateway or access point). If this network camera does not have Wi-Fi, this may be the only step needed for the network configuration. Find the IP address of the network camera.

How do I find my Foscam IP address?

To find out the IP address of the Foscam camera follow the steps below.

1. Connect the camera via an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on the router.
2. Power on the Foscam camera.
3. Verify the computer is connected to the same router.
4. Standby until the camera completes the self-test.

How do I use the Foscam IP camera app?

Step 1: Launch the Foscam app and log in to the Foscam Cloud account. Click the + button to add a new camera to scan the QR code located on the bottom or back of the camera. Step 2: Input the camera username and password. Please input the username and password of the camera being added.

How do I restore my Foscam to factory settings?

To reset a camera, locate the reset button and press it for approximately 30 seconds. At the end of that time the camera will reboot itself and the factory settings will be restored. Some models require only a 10-15 second timeframe.

What is the default password for Foscam IP camera?

The default password for most Foscam cameras is indicated as ‘admin’ but may vary depending on the different models. If you are not sure, you can always check your user manual for detailed information.

Why is my camera not connecting to WiFi?

Forget all WiFi networks, restart your phone/tablet, then reconnect to your 2.4 GHz network. On iOS: In the Settings app, tap General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. On Android: In the Settings app, tap General management or System, tap Reset or Reset Options > Reset Network Settings. Confirm the reset.