tp-link C201-V5 Wireless Dual Band Router User Guide

: September 19, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

C201-V5 Wireless Dual Band Router
Specifications:
Product Usage Instructions:
Step 1: Download Tapo App
Step 2: Log In
Step 3: Add Your Camera
Step 4: Install a microSD Card
Step 5: Mount Your Camera
- FAQ:
Q: What do I do if the system LED on the camera is not turning
Q: How can I access the recorded footage on the microSD

C201-V5 Wireless Dual Band Router

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Specifications:

Product Name: Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
System LED: Indicates camera status
Lens: Captures video
Microphone: Built-in for audio recording
Speaker: Built-in for audio output
DC Power Port: For connecting power cord
microSD Card Slot: For local recording

Product Usage Instructions:

Step 1: Download Tapo App

Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by
scanning the QR code provided.

Step 2: Log In

Open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Create an account
if you don’t have one.

Step 3: Add Your Camera

Tap “Add Device” in the app, search for your model, and follow
the instructions to complete the setup.

Step 4: Install a microSD Card

Follow the provided steps to install a microSD card for local
recording. Remember to initialize the card in the Tapo app after
inserting it.

Step 5: Mount Your Camera

After adding your camera in the app, set it on a flat surface or
mount it on a wall/ceiling using the provided template and
screws.

FAQ:

Q: What do I do if the system LED on the camera is not turning

on?

A: Check the power connection and ensure the camera is receiving
power. If the issue persists, contact customer support for
assistance.

Q: How can I access the recorded footage on the microSD

card?

A: Open the Tapo app, go to Camera Settings > Storage &
Recording > microSD Card to view and manage the recorded
videos.

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User Guide
Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

Contents
About This Guide ··········································································· 1 Introduction ······················································································ 2 Appearance ······················································································ 3 Set Up Your Camera····································································· 4 Install a microSD Card································································· 5 Mount Your Camera······································································ 6 Reset Your Camera ······································································· 7 Authentication················································································· 8

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera and regulatory information.
Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.

Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:

Convention Description

Blue

Key information appears in blue, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.

Underline Hyperlinks are in blue and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.

Note:

Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

More Info
· Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com. · Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/. · A Technical Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. · The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

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Introduction
When you are away from home, there is always something you care about. This is where the smart camera functions. No matter whether your child is climbing the kitchen cabinet, or the pet is stealing snacks, the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi- Fi Camera helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere. Receive a notification whenever your camera detects motion and see a video clip of this motion to check everything. · Motion Detection and Tracking Whenever a camera detects motion, it will automatically follow the subject, keeping it within the camera’s field of
view.
· Person Detection Notifies you when a person is detected. · Baby Crying Detection Notifies you when your baby cries. · 1080p Full High Definition Provides greater sharpness and clarity. · Night Vision up to 40 ft Provides a visual distance of up to 40 ft in total darkness.
· Two-Way Audio Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
· Field of View 360º horizontal range.
· Customizable Block Zones Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
· Cloud Storage Supported Store videos by using cloud storage services. Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/.
· Local microSD Storage Store up to 512 GB of video on a microSD card. microSD card needs to be purchased separately.
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Appearance
The Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, a lens, microphone, speaker, DC power port, RESET button and a microSD card slot. Please refer below for details.

System LED
· Solid red: Starting up
· Blinking red and green: Ready for setup
· Blinking red slowly: Connecting to Wi-Fi
· Solid amber: Connected to Wi-Fi
· Solid green: Connected to the cloud
· Blinking red quickly: Camera resetting
· Blinking green quickly: Camera updating

Micro SD RESET

Lens Reset Button

Microphone
Built-in microphone.
Note: Do NOT insert objects into the hole.

DC Power Port
Connect the power cord provided.

Speaker Built-in speaker.

microSD Card Slot

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Set Up Your Camera
Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.

Step 1. Download Tapo App
Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.

Step 2. Log In
Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

Step 3. Add Your Camera
Tap the button > Add Device in the app and search for your model. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

OR

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Install a microSD Card

Follow the steps below or or follow the setup video at https://www.tp- link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras to install the microSD card for local recording. You can go to Camera Settings > Storage & Recording > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.

Note: Please initialize the microSD card in the Tapo app first after inserting it. 1. Tilt the camera lens up and find the microSD card slot.

2. Identify the direction of the microSD card and carefully insert the card into the slot. Push in the card until you hear a clicking sound.

Micro SD RESET

microSD

Micro SD RESET
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Mount Your Camera

When you finish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can set it on a flat surface such as a table or shelf. You can also mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws. Follow the steps below to mount your new camera or follow the setup video at https://www.tp- link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Note: Make sure you affix the camera base using screws before securing the camera.

1. Mark Position
Place the mounting template where you want the camera. For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles.
=6 mm (15/64 in.)

2. Mount Base
Affix the camera base using the screws. For wall mounting, insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the camera base over the anchors.

3. Secure Camera
Attach the camera on the base and rotate to secure the camera.

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Reset Your Camera
Follow the steps below to reset your camera via the Reset button, or you can follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setupvideo/#cloud- cameras. You can also go to Camera Settings in the Tapo app and tap Remove Camera at the bottom to factory reset your camera.

1. Manually rotate the camera downwards to find the Reset button.

2. Press and hold the RESET button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red quickly to reset the camera.

Micro SD RESET

Reset Button

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Authentication
FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera Model Number: Tapo C201

Component Name Model

AC ADAPTER

T090060-2B1

Responsible Party:

TP-Link USA Corporation

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6804

E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply Model Number: T090060-2B1 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

Issue Date: 2024-08-06

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
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and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2024-08-06
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated 10

with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2412MHz–2472MHz (20dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/en/support/ce/.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body. Restricted to indoor use.
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UKCA Mark UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/.
Korea Warning Statements:
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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

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Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera Equipment name

Tapo C201 Type designation (Type)

Unit
PCB

Lead
(Pb)

Mercury
(Hg)

Cadmium
(Cd)

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Hexavalent chromium Polybrominated biphenyls

(Cr+6)

(PBB)

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
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–

1. 0.1 wt % 0.01 wt %

Note 1″Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.

Note 2″” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

3.-

Note 3The “-” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

, .

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Safety Information
· Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. · Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. · Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. · Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. · Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. · Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. · For indoor use only. · Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product. · Do not use the product if the casing has been broken. Danger of electric shock. · Never touch the product with wet hands. · Do not expose to heavy rain or any type of moisture. · Do not place near automatically controlled devices such as fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident. · Observe restrictions on using wireless products in fuel depots, chemical plants or when blasting operations are in progress. · Do not use liquid to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth. · Never put metal objects inside the product. If a metal object enters the product turn off the circuit breaker and contact an authorised electrician. · This product is not intended to be used when providing medical care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequality shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. · Do not use this product in health care facilities. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy. · Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. · The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust or high temperature and vibration. · This product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. · Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
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· When you leave the product unused for a long time unplug the product from the power outlet. · This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless devices. · Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ 40 °C (32 °F ~ 104 °F). Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
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Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Note: The product label is on the bottom of the product and its power supply. Symbols may vary from products.

Symbol

Explanation

Class II equipment

Class II equipment with functional earthing

Alternating current

DC voltage

Polarity of output terminals

Indoor use only

Dangerous voltage

Caution, risk of electric shock

Energy efficiency Marking

Protective earth

Earth

Frame or chassis 17

Symbol

Functional earthing

Explanation

Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual

Stand-by

“ON”/”OFF” (push-push)
Fuse
Fuse is used in neutral N
RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods

Disconnection, all power plugs 18

Symbol m µ

Explanation Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US)
Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

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