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== How to Setup WiFi on Camera Using an Internet Browser ==
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You can set up a WiFi security camera in a different way. The result is the same.
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=== Hardware Requires: ===
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= How to Setup WiFi on Camera Using an Internet Browser =
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== Hardware Requires ==
    
* WiFi router
 
* WiFi router
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* Ethernet cable (using for the ONLY set up for WiFi, it won't use after the WiFi setup completed)
 
* Ethernet cable (using for the ONLY set up for WiFi, it won't use after the WiFi setup completed)
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=== Software Requires: ===
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== Software Requires ==
Microseven Cam Locator. The Cam Locator is a part Microseven CMS software. Download CMS from [https://www.microseven.com/myaccount/download.html microseven.com]. There are for Windows 10 and macOS.
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Microseven Cam Locator. The Cam Locator is a part of Microseven CMS software. Download CMS from [https://www.microseven.com/myaccount/download.html microseven.com]. There are for Windows 10 and macOS.
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=== Hardware Setup: ===
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== Hardware Setup ==
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* Power on the WiFi camera
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* Power on the WiFi camera with the power supply 12V DC.
* Connect the ethernet cable from the WiFi router to the WiFi camera
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* Connect WiFi router to the WiFi camera with an Ethernet cable.
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[[File:Power 12VDC and Ethernet..jpg|alt=Power 12VDC and Ethernet.|none|thumb|300x300px|Power 12V DC and Ethernet.]]
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=== Wi-Fi Setup ===
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== WiFi Setup ==
1. Open the Cam Locator
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1. Open the Cam Locator. Click the Cam Locator icon on the desktop.
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[[File:Camlocator.jpg|alt=Cam Locator icon.|none|thumb|Cam Locator icon.]]
    
2. Find the camera in Cam Locator. Click on the camera and open it in an internet browser.
 
2. Find the camera in Cam Locator. Click on the camera and open it in an internet browser.
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[[File:Camera in camlocator.jpg|alt=Camera in camlocator|none|thumb|Camera in camlocator|500x500px]]
    
3. Login to the camera; the default login username is "admin", and the default password is "password".
 
3. Login to the camera; the default login username is "admin", and the default password is "password".
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[[File:Login.jpg|alt=Login screen.|none|thumb|Login screen.]]
    
4. Go to menu CAMERA -> Wireless Settings -> Click On -> Go Search. A popup window shows up, then select the WiFi router that you want to 'Join.'
 
4. Go to menu CAMERA -> Wireless Settings -> Click On -> Go Search. A popup window shows up, then select the WiFi router that you want to 'Join.'
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[[File:Wifi join.jpg|alt=WiFi joins step by step from 1-5.|none|thumb|500x500px|WiFi joins step by step from 1-5.]]
    
5. Selected a WiFi router to 'Join', then select Infra as Network Type. Ensure the security type and encryption type match with your WiFi router, and then enter a WiFi router password. Click the 'Test' button.
 
5. Selected a WiFi router to 'Join', then select Infra as Network Type. Ensure the security type and encryption type match with your WiFi router, and then enter a WiFi router password. Click the 'Test' button.
    
In most cases, the security type is 'WPA2-PSK,' and the encryption type is 'AES'. Check the info on the router if you need it.
 
In most cases, the security type is 'WPA2-PSK,' and the encryption type is 'AES'. Check the info on the router if you need it.
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[[File:Wi-Fi credentials and special characters are reserved..jpg|alt=Wi-Fi credentials and special characters are reserved.|none|thumb|500x500px|Wi-Fi credentials and special characters are reserved.]]
    
6. After the test passed, click 'Apply' to save the settings. Go to unplug the Ethernet cable from the router, then open a Cam Locator window to search the camera again. You will find the camera with a WiFi IP address to connect the camera via WiFi.
 
6. After the test passed, click 'Apply' to save the settings. Go to unplug the Ethernet cable from the router, then open a Cam Locator window to search the camera again. You will find the camera with a WiFi IP address to connect the camera via WiFi.
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[[File:Test pass then clicks APPLY..jpg|alt=Test pass then clicks APPLY.|none|thumb|500x500px|Test pass then clicks APPLY.]]
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= How to Set up WiFi on Camera Using Hotspot on the Phone =
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== Hardware Requires ==
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* WiFi router
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* WiFi camera
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== How to Set up WiFi on Camera Using Hotspot on the Phone ==
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* Power supply 12V DC
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== Software Requires ==
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* Microseven app (Available on App store and Google Play store, the keyword for the app searching is "Microseven"
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== Hardware Setup ==
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* Power on the WiFi camera with the power supply 12V DC.
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[[File:Power 12VDC and Ethernet..jpg|alt=Power 12VDC and Ethernet.|none|thumb|300x300px|Power 12V DC]]
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== WiFi Setup ==
 
1. Hold the reset button on the camera harness cable for 20 seconds until popping up the sound if the camera has a speaker.
 
1. Hold the reset button on the camera harness cable for 20 seconds until popping up the sound if the camera has a speaker.
 
[[File:Reset button.jpg|alt=Hold the reset button for 20 seconds.|150x150px|Hold the reset button for 20 seconds.|none|thumb]]
 
[[File:Reset button.jpg|alt=Hold the reset button for 20 seconds.|150x150px|Hold the reset button for 20 seconds.|none|thumb]]
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22. Find the camera just added, and tap on the new camera icon to play the live stream video.
 
22. Find the camera just added, and tap on the new camera icon to play the live stream video.
 
[[File:23-add-wifi-a.jpg|alt=Tap on the new camera added on the Live View screen.|none|thumb|Tap on the new camera added on the Live View screen.]]
 
[[File:23-add-wifi-a.jpg|alt=Tap on the new camera added on the Live View screen.|none|thumb|Tap on the new camera added on the Live View screen.]]
   
23. Play the live streaming video on the app.
 
23. Play the live streaming video on the app.
 
[[File:24-0-add-wifi-a.jpg|alt=Play the live video from the camera.|none|thumb|Play the live video from the camera.]]
 
[[File:24-0-add-wifi-a.jpg|alt=Play the live video from the camera.|none|thumb|Play the live video from the camera.]]

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