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[[File:Softwaredownload.JPG|alt=Software download]]<blockquote>
[[File:Softwaredownload.JPG|alt=Software download]]<blockquote>
'''''Note:''''' Clicking the hyperlink text will open a “What’s New” web page containing change log information for all revisions. </blockquote>4. Locate the “'''Firmware Downloads'''” section on Microseven’s download site.
[[File:Note.png]] '''''Note:''''' Clicking the hyperlink text will open a “What’s New” web page containing change log information for all revisions. </blockquote>4. Locate the “'''Firmware Downloads'''” section on Microseven’s download site.
5. Determine the device type associated with your camera model as shown in the following table.
5. Determine the device type associated with your camera model as shown in the following table.
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The website will automatically send a download link to your email. Go to your email and find the link. Click the link, and it will download a setup file with a .pkg extension into your local Download folder.<blockquote>
The website will automatically send a download link to your email. Go to your email and find the link. Click the link, and it will download a setup file with a .pkg extension into your local Download folder.<blockquote>
'''''Important:''''' Installing an incompatible version of firmware may render your camera inoperable. If you have any questions regarding the firmware version or your camera’s device type, please contact Microseven support at support[at]microseven.com '''prior''' to installing the firmware.</blockquote>
[[File:Important.png]] '''''Important:''''' Installing an incompatible version of firmware may render your camera inoperable. If you have any questions regarding the firmware version or your camera’s device type, please contact Microseven support at support[at]microseven.com '''prior''' to installing the firmware.</blockquote>
====Installing or Upgrading Microseven Software====
====Installing or Upgrading Microseven Software====
3. Accept the default location or choose another location for the installation of Microseven software. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
3. Accept the default location or choose another location for the installation of Microseven software. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
[[File:Cmsinstall3.jpg|none|thumb|400x400px]]
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4. Accept the default location or choose another location for the storage of record and snapshot files. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
4. Accept the default location or choose another location for the storage of record and snapshot files. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
[[File:Cmsinstall4.jpg|none|thumb|400x400px]]
[[File:Cmsinstall4.jpg|alt=]]
5. By default, both software components are selected. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
5. By default, both software components are selected. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
[[File:Cmsinstall5.jpg|none|thumb|400x400px]]
[[File:Cmsinstall5.jpg|alt=]]
6. Choose the display resolution. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
6. Choose the display resolution. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
[[File:Cmsinstall6.jpg|none|thumb|400x400px]]
[[File:Cmsinstall6.jpg|alt=]]
7. Select the default location or specify a different location for the Start Menu folder. Click ‘Next’.
7. Select the default location or specify a different location for the Start Menu folder. Click ‘Next’.
[[File:Cmsinstall7.jpg|none|thumb|400x400px]]
8. Setup installs a Cam Locator icon and M7CMS launch icon on your desktop by default. Uncheck any icon you don’t want installed on your desktop. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
[[File:Cmsinstall7.jpg|alt=]]
[[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator icon.|none|thumb|Cam Locator icon.]]
[[File:Cmsicon.jpg|alt=M7CMS launch icon.|none|thumb|M7CMS launch icon.]]
8. Setup installs a Cam Locator icon [[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator icon.|40x40px]] and M7CMS launch icon [[File:Cmsicon.jpg|alt=M7CMS launch icon.|43x43px]] on your desktop by default. Uncheck any icon you don’t want installed on your desktop. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
[[File:Cmsinstall8.jpg|none|thumb|400x400px]]9. Click ‘Install’ to continue with the installation. Once the installation has completed, click ‘Finish’ to exit Setup and launch the Microseven Cam Locator.
[[File:Cmsinstall8.jpg|alt=]]
9. Click ‘Install’ to continue with the installation. Once the installation has completed, click ‘Finish’ to exit Setup and launch the Microseven Cam Locator.
==== Upgrading the Camera Firmware Using Cam Locator or Web dashboard ====
==== Upgrading the Camera Firmware Using Cam Locator or Web dashboard ====
1. Power on the camera using the provided power supply and connect an Ethernet cable between the camera and your router. Wait at least 60 seconds before beginning the set up to allow full enablement of the hardware and network recognition.
1. Power on the camera using the provided power supply and connect an Ethernet cable between the camera and your router. Wait at least 60 seconds before beginning the set up to allow full enablement of the hardware and network recognition.
2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon to open the Microseven Cam Locator window.
2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon [[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator.|40x40px]] to open the Microseven Cam Locator window.
[[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator.|none|thumb|Cam Locator.]]
[[File:Camlocator main screen.jpg|alt=Cam Locator Window.|none|thumb|500x500px|Cam Locator Window.]]
[[File:Camlocator_main_screen.jpg|alt=Cam Locator Window.|720x720px]]
3. Select the camera you wish to configure and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to open the Camera Setup window.
3. Select the camera you wish to configure and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to open the Camera Setup window.
[[File:Browse.jpg|alt=Browse|none|thumb|500x500px|Browse]]
[[File:Browse.jpg|alt=Browse]]
4. On the Camera Setup window, click ‘Browse’ to open a browse menu and select the appropriate “*.pkg” file.
4. On the Camera Setup window, click ‘Browse’ to open a browse menu and select the appropriate “*.pkg” file.
5. Click ‘Open’ to transfer the “*.pkg” file name to the “Firmware” field of the Camera Setup dialog window.
5. Click ‘Open’ to transfer the “*.pkg” file name to the “Firmware” field of the Camera Setup dialog window.
[[File:Open.jpg|alt=Pick a updated firmware.|none|thumb|500x500px|Pick a updated firmware.]]
[[File:Open.jpg|alt=Pick a updated firmware.|720x720px]]
6. Click the ‘Upgrade’ button on the Camera Setup dialog.
6. Click the ‘Upgrade’ button on the Camera Setup dialog.
[[File:Upgrade.jpg|alt=Upgrade the firmware.|none|thumb|500x500px|Upgrade the firmware.]]
[[File:Upgrade.jpg|alt=Upgrade the firmware.]]
7. After the firmware is successfully upgraded, a confirmation window appears.
7. After the firmware is successfully upgraded, a confirmation window appears.
===== Upgrading the Camera Firmware Using Web Dashboard =====
===== Upgrading the Camera Firmware Using Web Dashboard =====
1 Click the Cam Locator desktop icon
1 Click the Cam Locator desktop icon [[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator|40x40px]] to open the Microseven Cam Locator window.
[[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator|none|thumb|Cam Locator]]
to open the Microseven Cam Locator window.
2. Select the camera you wish to configure and double click on the camera. Or you select the camera, and click 'Open'.
2. Select the camera you wish to configure and double click on the camera. Or you select the camera, and click 'Open'.
[[File:Camlocatorwindow.jpg|alt=access the web-based setup page of the camera|none|thumb|500x500px|Using web dashboard to upgrade the firmware.]]
[[File:Camlocatorwindow.jpg|alt=access the web-based setup page of the camera|720x720px]]
3. Open the web dashboard. The default login name and password to the page is:
3. Open the web dashboard. The default login name and password to the page is:
All Microseven cameras have a built-in web dashboard that allows you to customize settings and set up advanced properties.
All Microseven cameras have a built-in web dashboard that allows you to customize settings and set up advanced properties.
[[File:Web-based-login.jpg|alt=Login|none|thumb|400x400px|Login]]4. You landed on the web dashboard page, and you click on 'Camera Setup'.[[File:Homepage.jpg|alt=Home page|none|thumb|500x500px|Home page]]5. The camera web dashboard with all the camera properties and configuration shows below.[[File:Properties.jpg|alt=Properties|none|thumb|500x500px|Properties]]6. Click 'SYSTEM', then go 'Choose File' to open a browse window and select the appropriate "*.pkg" file.
[[File:Web-based-login.jpg|alt=Login]]
4. You landed on the web dashboard page, and you click on 'Camera Setup'.
[[File:Homepage.jpg|alt=Home page|720x720px]]
5. The camera web dashboard with all the camera properties and configuration shows below.
[[File:Properties.jpg|alt=Properties|720x720px]]
6. Click 'SYSTEM', then go 'Choose File' to open a browse window and select the appropriate "*.pkg" file.
[[File:Firmwareupgrade.jpg|alt=SYSTEM -> Choose File|none|thumb|500x500px|SYSTEM -> Choose File]]7. Click 'Open' to transfer the "*.pkg" file name to the 'Firmware Upgrade' page under the 'SYSTEM' menu.
[[File:Firmwareupgrade.jpg|alt=SYSTEM -> Choose File|none|thumb|500x500px|SYSTEM -> Choose File]]7. Click 'Open' to transfer the "*.pkg" file name to the 'Firmware Upgrade' page under the 'SYSTEM' menu.
[[File:Open.jpg|alt=Pick up a updated firmware.|none|thumb|500x500px|Pick up a updated firmware.]]
[[File:Open.jpg|alt=Pick up a updated firmware.|none|thumb|500x500px|Pick up a updated firmware.]]
1. Make sure the camera(s) are powered up and connected to the local network with a standard Cat5e Ethernet cable between the camera and your router. Allow one minute (60 seconds) before beginning the setup process in order to fully enable the camera's hardware and allow it to be recognized by your network.
1. Make sure the camera(s) are powered up and connected to the local network with a standard Cat5e Ethernet cable between the camera and your router. Allow one minute (60 seconds) before beginning the setup process in order to fully enable the camera's hardware and allow it to be recognized by your network.
2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon
2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon [[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator icon.|40x40px]] to open the Microseven Cam Locator. Highlight the desired camera from the list and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to bring up the Camera Setup window.
[[File:Camlocatoricon.jpg|alt=Cam Locator icon.|none|thumb|Cam Locator icon.]]
[[File:Camlocator_main_screen.jpg|alt=Cam Locator main screen.|720x720px]]<blockquote> [[File:Note.png]] '''''Note:''''' If a network camera does not appear in the Cam Locator, confirm the camera's power adapter and Ethernet cable are properly connected. Click the ‘Search’ button again to find your camera.
[[File:Camerasetup.jpg|alt=Camera Setup]]</blockquote>The following table contains instructions on establishing initial camera settings including Login Info, Network Settings, HTTP Port, Firmware Upgrade, Test Video, and Setup WiFi settings found on the “Camera Setup” menu.
to open the Microseven Cam Locator. Highlight the desired camera from the list and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to bring up the Camera Setup window.
[[File:Camlocator main screen.jpg|alt=Cam Locator main screen.|none|thumb|500x500px|Cam Locator main screen.]]
<blockquote> '''''Note:''''' If a network camera does not appear in the Cam Locator, confirm the camera's power adapter and Ethernet cable are properly connected. Click the ‘Search’ button again to find your camera. [[File:Camerasetup.jpg|alt=Camera Setup|none|thumb|400x400px|Camera Setup]] </blockquote>The following table contains instructions on establishing initial camera settings including Login Info, Network Settings, HTTP Port, Firmware Upgrade, Test Video, and Setup WiFi settings found on the “Camera Setup” menu.
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!Description
!Description
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|'''Setup WiFi'''
|'''Setup WiFi'''
|Click the ‘Setup WiFi’ button found at the bottom of the Camera Setup window to bring up a Wireless Settings window.[[File:Wifi1.JPG|alt=Setup WiFi|none|thumb|400x400px|Setup WiFi]]
|Click the ‘Setup WiFi’ button found at the bottom of the Camera Setup window to bring up a Wireless Settings window.
[[File:Wifi1.JPG|alt=Setup WiFi]]
Initially, the Wireless Settings window displays a single item, the ‘Enable wireless’ checkbox. Check the ‘Enable wireless’ box to display SSID, Network type, Security type, Encrypt type, and Password fields and a ‘Test wireless settings’ button on the window. Click the ‘Search’ button next to the SSID field to bring up a Wireless Device window.
[[File:Wifi2.JPG|alt=Wireless Settings]]
Click the ‘Search’ button next to the SSID field to see a list of available devices broadcasting their SSID. Select the device of your choice and click ‘Add’.
[[File:Wifi3.JPG|alt=]]
On the Wireless Settings window, the SSID, Network type, Security type, and Encrypt type fields should now be populated from the router’s information. Enter your Wi-Fi password into the Password field. Click ‘Test’ to test whether a Wi-Fi connection was successfully established. Click ‘Apply’ to save all settings.
[[File:Wifi4.JPG|alt=Test WiFi and Click "Apply" to save the settings.]]
Test your camera’s WiFi network connection by disconnecting the Ethernet cable. Wait for about 60 seconds, use the Cam Locator to find the camera with a WiFi connection.
|}
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The M7CMS interface provides numerous tools for configuring, managing, and administering your Microseven camera system.
The M7CMS interface provides numerous tools for configuring, managing, and administering your Microseven camera system.
The interface is divided into a main viewer section in which live video is displayed and expandable/collapsible side panels. In the basic viewing mode, the “Online Cameras” side panel is displayed. In View Playback mode, the “Set Camera” and “Set Playback Date and Time” panels are displayed.<blockquote>'''''Note:''''' The PTZ Control feature is not available with the current M7CMS version.</blockquote>
The interface is divided into a main viewer section in which live video is displayed and expandable/collapsible side panels. In the basic viewing mode, the “Online Cameras” side panel is displayed. In View Playback mode, the “Set Camera” and “Set Playback Date and Time” panels are displayed.<blockquote>[[File:Note.png]] '''''Note:''''' The PTZ Control feature is not available with the current M7CMS version.</blockquote>[[File:Cms.JPG|alt=CMS|700x700px]]
[[File:Cms.JPG|alt=CMS|none|thumb|500x500px|CMS]]
====Monitoring control ====
====Monitoring control ====