Cisco Cisco Video Surveillance 6050 IP Camera Installation Guide

The IP camera does not include an on/off switch. You power it on or off by connecting it to or 
disconnecting it from a power source. When you power off the IP camera, configuration settings are 
retained.

To power on the IP camera, use an STP (shielded twisted pair) Category 5 or higher network cable to 
connect the IP camera to a switch or power injector that provides 802.3af compliant PoE.

To power off the IP camera, unplug the adapter from the wall or disconnect it from the camera

You reset the IP camera by pressing the Reset button on the IP Camera (see 

). 

There are various reset types, as described in 

You also can also perform these reset operations from the Maintenance Settings window as described in 
the Cisco Video Surveillance 6000 Series IP Camera Configuration Guide.

After you install and set up the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera, you can connect to the IP camera 
through Internet Explorer and access the Camera Video & Control window to view live video.

The Camera Video & Control window also provides for controlling the video display, configuring preset 
positions, and controlling certain IP camera functions. Available controls depend on the privilege level 
of the user. 

 Reboot.

Press and immediately release 
the Reset button.

This action is equivalent to 
powering the IP camera down 
and then powering it up. Settings 
that are configured for the IP 
camera are retained.

Factory reset.

Press and hold the button for at 
least 15 seconds.

Sets all IP camera options to 
their default values. After you 
perform this procedure, follow 
the steps in the 

.