Foscam FI9821W V2.1 IP Camera Firmware 2.x.2.30

System firmware version: 1.5.3.19
App firmware version: 2.x.2.30
Plug-in version: 3.3.0.31

Improvements:

1. Optmized p2p;
2. Added button for obtain DDNS.

NOTE:
1) Keep power on when doing the upgrade, plug the network cable to upgrade your camera;
2) Do not upgrade the firmware via Internet;
3) Please restore to factory settings when finished upgrade; (Click the Factory Reset button under the System menu to do the restoration)
4) It need upgrade the plugin after the firmware upgrade, normally, the new plugin will prompt us to install it, if the plugin does not prompt up, please delete the old one first and install the new plugin;

How to upgrade firmware for Indoor PT camera

Preparation for upgrading:
1) Plug in the Ethernet cable to upgrade firmware, not via wireless.
2) Upgrade the system firmware firstly and web UI secondly.
3) Keep power on during the upgrading.

Method 1:

Upgrade firmware on IP Camera Tool
Step 1: Highlight and right click the camera and then go to Upgrade Firmware.
Step 2: Enter the user and password of camera. The default user is ‘admin’ and password is blank.
Step 3: Update System Firmware. Click Upgrade System Firmware select system firmware click Open. After reboot, the system firmware is loaded successfully.
Step 4: Upgrade Web UI. Repeat step and 2. Click Upgrade WEB UI select Web UI firmware click Open. After reboot, the Web UI is loaded successfully.
Step 5: You can check new firmware on Basic Properties. Highlight and right click the camera and then go to Basic Properties.

Method 2:

Update firmware on Upgrade Device Firmware.
Step 1: Log into camera, click Device Management Upgrade Device Firmware.
Step 2: Update System firmware. Click Browse select system firmware click Open click Submit. After reboot, the system firmware is loaded successfully.
Step 3: Update Web UI firmware. Click Browse select Web UI firmware click Open click Submit.
After reboot, the Web UI is loaded successfully.
Step 4: You can check new firmware on Device Status page. 

About Surveillance/Network Camera Software:

Applying the appropriate software for your network camera helps computers properly connect with the device, and adds support for various surveillance features that the camera benefits from (such as monitoring specific areas).

If you're considering a software upgrade, you should know that this process might improve the unit's overall performance and stability, add support for new features (or enhance existing ones), or include fixes for various issues. However, bear in mind that not all software updates bring significant changes.

As for the installation method, the steps vary depending on the type of software that you are about to apply; so, make sure you carefully read and understand the installation steps so that you don't end up with a broken device.

If you're thinking about applying this software version, hit the download button and update your camera once you have familiarized yourself with the installation method. In addition to that, don't forget to check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss a single new release.