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How do I upgrade Firmware?
NOTES When you upgrade firmware, typically you would use the StarDot Tools software. You can download the latest version HERE You can find the latest firmware for your NetCam or Express server HERE Be sure to heed any warnings that may be present on the download page. Upgrading...
4 Aug, 2020 Comments: 0
Firmware 1.1.63 ChangeLog
1.1.63 - Released March 10, 2009 ChangeLog Version 1.1.63. Restore Zeroconf IP address configuration. Add CONFIG_STARDOT_VIDEO_STARDOT_H264 configuration option, and default to disabled. Add top-level Makefile "force_config" target for automated builds. Web pages don't...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
StarDot NetCam SC Maximum Frame Rate per Resolution
The value after @ represents the maximum internal frame rate for each resolution. Other factors, such as JPEG frame size, available bandwidth, number of simultaneous viewers, can all affect performance. For maximum performance, limit the JPEG Size to 100-200KB per frame. NetCam SC 5MP ...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Image Properties
PROCESSING RESOLUTION Resolution is the dimensional size of the image, measured in pixels, horizontal by vertical. The higher the resolution, the larger the picture appears in your browser and the larger the filesize. The clearest image of most...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Overlay Properties
TIME/DATE/TEXT STAMP TEXT Any text entered into this field will be stamped onto the live image. In addition to static text, the current date and time can also become part of the text on the live image. This is handled through markup characters. For...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
FTP Properties
FTP UPLOAD FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, one of the most popular methods for transferring files over the Internet. In addition to serving images from its internal web server, the NetCamSC can also upload images to an external web server. This is...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Network Properties
ETHERNET On an Ethernet-based (LAN, cable modem, DSL), use the NET port on the back of the NetCamSC to access the device. The first step to network access is assigning an IP address. There are two ways in which this can be done: automatically (DHCP) or...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Security Properties
USERS The NetCamSC has its own multi-user password-protected operating system. By default, the live images can be viewed by anyone and only the configuration pages are password protected. However, these options can be changed. DEFAULT...
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Dial-Out Properties
INTERNET DIAL-OUT CONNECTION (PPP) If the primary connection to the Internet will be a dial-up modem, enter your ISP (Internet Service Provider) account information here. INTERNET DIAL-OUT CONNECTION Enable to use an...
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Date/Time Properties
SETTING THE DATE & TIME Auto vs. Manual - For the most accurate date & time, automatic synchronization with a network time server is strongly recommended. AUTOMATIC TIME SET When Automatic Time Synchronization is...
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Firmware 1.1.80 ChangeLog
1.1.80 - Released October 1st, 2014 ChangeLog Version 1.1.80. Version 1.1.80-pre9. Do not log debug message when we receive a gratuitous ARP. Version 1.1.80-pre8. html/css: Tweak font sizes and styling for slightly more modern look. html/javascript: Update text...
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Firmware 1.1.78 ChangeLog
1.1.78 - Released March 8, 2013 ChangeLog Version 1.1.78. Version 1.1.78-pre28. 10M bit files Version 1.1.78-pre27. Enable FIZ device support in NetCamXLS builds. Version 1.1.78-pre26. Remove "Low Light Presets" from Image configuration help page. Version...
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Firmware 1.1.74 ChangeLog
1.1.73 - Released April 6, 2012 ChangeLog Version 1.1.74. Version 1.1.74-pre5. 1.1.74 bit files Version 1.1.74-pre4. new bit file for a pre 74 Version 1.1.74-pre3. NetCamSCM: Allow larger values for "mx_shift". need pre for monochrome Version...
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Firmware 1.1.73 ChangeLog
1.1.73 - Released April 6, 2012 ChangeLog Version 1.1.73. Version 1.1.73-pre23. stardot: Add "measurment (mx) mode" configuration registers. "final" bit file stardot: Remove unused IMAGETYPE_XXX equates. stardot: Remove use of internal "imagetype" value. Re:...
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Firmware 1.1.75 ChangeLog
1.1.75 - Released August 3, 2012 ChangeLog Version 1.1.75. Version 1.1.75-pre14. bit files for the "final" pre Version 1.1.75-pre13. new bit file with different reset logic for video out Version 1.1.75-pre12. stardot: Move hardware reset during device...
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Firmware 1.1.72 ChangeLog
1.1.72 - Released October 31, 2011 ChangeLog Version 1.1.72. Version 1.1.72-pre25. 5M product bit files for 1.1.72 Version 1.1.72-pre24. SCX 10M stardot: Return current RGB white balance values from device config node. stardot: Add overlay markup for current RGB...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Firmware 1.1.71 ChangeLog
1.1.71 - Released March 28, 2011 ChangeLog Version 1.1.71. Version 1.1.71-pre40. 10M bit Version 1.1.71-pre39. dome 10M bit file? Version 1.1.71-pre38. new pre bit files for testing reboot Version 1.1.71-pre37. resolution list fix for 1.3M Version...
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Firmware 1.1.70 ChangeLog
1.1.70 - Released October 8, 2010 ChangeLog Version 1.1.70. Version 1.1.70-pre1-dome-fixes-2. Update firmware for NetCamSC device ID 6: last one. Update firmware for NetCamSCD device ID 9. Version 1.1.70-pre1-dome-fixes-1. Update firmware for NetCamSCD device ID 1. ...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Firmware 1.1.69 ChangeLog
1.1.69 - Released September 9, 2010 ChangeLog Version 1.1.69. Update firmware for ExpressXL device ID 9. Remove Panasonic 1.3MP sensor firmware. Update firmware for NetCamSC device ID 6 and NetCamSCD device ID 1 and 9. Revert to previous revision of bit files for...
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Firmware 1.1.68 ChangeLog
1.1.68 - Released July 13, 2010 ChangeLog Version 1.1.68. h264: Fix typo in HTTP multipart timestamp header. h264: Remove unused XFPGA_EXPANSION expansion card firmware loading code. New firmware from Dan (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:19:11). h264: Remove unused variable. ...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Firmware 1.1.67 ChangeLog
1.1.67 - Released April 6, 2010 ChangeLog Version 1.1.67. New SC Defaults. h264: Add "h264_http", specifying port/protocol for HTTP H.264 stream access, to info.cgi. Merge various HTML tables so that the header bar for the configuration pages resizes based on the size of the...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Manual Config
Allows you to manually edit/configure system files. WARNING: These files should not be edited unless you are well versed in the operation of the NetCam. It is possible to render the NetCam inoperable if you directly edit the configuration files.
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
DDNS Properties
TZO DYNAMIC DNS In most cases, the NetCamXL, or the router the NetCamXL is plugged into, will be connected to the Internet via a dynamic public IP address. This means the IP address changes and without knowing what the IP address is, one cannot browse directly...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Trigger Properties
TRIGGER A sequence of images can be buffered and uploaded when triggered by an event (such as a door opening or an alarm system). Both pre- and post-trigger images can be stored and either emailed or uploaded to an FTP server. ENABLED ...
11 Jun, 2020 Comments: 0
Miscellaneous
Allows you to reboot the camera or upgrade the firmware.
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