Indoor Fixed wIR (ADC-V521IR) - Installation Guide

AP mode

To ensure sufficient Wi-Fi signal, complete these steps with the camera near its final location but prior to mounting.

1. Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet. Allow at least two minutes before pressing any camera buttons. If the standard power supply is too short to reach an outlet, see How do I extend the power supply of a camera?.
2. Hold down the WPS button and release when the LED begins to flash white (about 6 seconds).
3. On an Internet-enabled device, connect to the wireless network ALARM (XX:XX:XX) where XX:XX:XX is the last six digits of the ADC-V521IR’s MAC address, which is located on the back of the ADC-V521IR.
4. On the same device, open a web browser and enter http://521irinstall or 192.168.1.1 in the web address field.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the ADC-V521IR to the wireless network.
   1. Select a language for the instructions.
      
      
       
   2. Click Scan for Wi-Fi Networks.
      
      
       
   3. Click to select the customer's Wi-Fi network.
      
      
       
   4. In the Security Key, enter the password of the customer's Wi-Fi network. This is case-sensitive.
      
      
       
   5. Click Save. 
   6. Click OK in the pop-up window that appears asking to refer to the website.
      • If this does not work, verify that the device is still connected to the ALARM(XX:XX:XX) network.
6. When the LED is solid green, the wireless connection is complete. 
   • If the LED is not solid green after a few minutes, retry AP mode or try using a different mode (i.e., Ethernet or WPS mode).
7. Add the device to the account by using the Alarm.com app Video Installation Wizard, or by using a web browser and entering the following web address: www.alarm.com/addcamera (you will need the customer’s user name and password if using the Alarm.com customer website).
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to add and set up the video device.
9. Once the camera is enrolled on the account, power down the camera and install it in its final location using the included hardware.

WPS mode

To ensure sufficient Wi-Fi signal, complete these steps with the camera near its final location but prior to mounting.

1. Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet. Allow at least two minutes before pressing any camera buttons. If the standard power supply is too short to reach an outlet, see How do I extend the power supply of a camera?.
2. Hold down the WPS button and release when the LED begins to flash blue (about 3 seconds).
3. Activate the WPS Mode on the router. The ADC-V521IR begins to connect to the wireless network.
4. When the LED is solid green, the wireless connection is complete. 
   • If the LED is not solid green after a few minutes, retry WPS mode or try using a different mode (i.e., Ethernet or AP mode).
5. Add the device to the account by using the Alarm.com app Video Installation Wizard, or by using a web browser and entering the following web address: www.alarm.com/addcamera (you will need the customer’s user name and password if using the Alarm.com customer website).
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to add and set up the video device.
7. Once the camera is enrolled on the account, power down the camera and install it in its final location using the included hardware.

Ethernet mode

1. Using an Ethernet cable and the USB to Ethernet dongle, connect the camera to the network.
2. Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet. If the standard power supply is too short to reach an outlet, see How do I extend the power supply of a camera?.
3. Wait a few minutes for the camera to connect to the Internet. When the LED is solid green, the wireless connection is complete. 
   • If the LED is not solid green after a few minutes:
     • Power cycle the camera.
     • Try a different Ethernet port on the router.
     • Try to connect using a different mode (i.e., WPS or AP mode). 
4. Add the device to the account by using the Alarm.com app Video Installation Wizard, or by using a web browser and entering the following web address: www.alarm.com/addcamera (you will need the customer’s user name and password if using the Alarm.com customer website).
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add and set up the video device.
    
   Important: If the video device is going to be connected wirelessly, set up the wireless network once the camera is added to the account.
    
6. Once the camera is enrolled on the account, power down the camera and install it in its final location using the included hardware.

Connection status

Wireless enrollment 

Factory reset