Downloadable Resources
Guides, hardware spec sheets and user manuals (PDF).
Tutorials
Port forwarding tutorial
Understand what port forwarding is, why it is required, and the basics on setting it up in your router.
Download PDF (161 KB)Setting up your network for live streaming
How to prepare your network for live streaming with HDOnTap.
Download PDF (201 KB)Choosing the Right Webcam Hardware (2026)
A practical 2026 guide to picking a live-streaming camera: lighting and infrared, resolution, lens, zoom, PTZ movement, audio, weather and enclosures, connectivity and power, codecs, streaming compatibility, and remote management, plus a planning checklist.
Download PDF (2.7 MB)Live Camera Install Requirements: Eagle (2026)
Requirements for an eagle nest live camera install: at least 2 cameras (a fixed 4K point-of-view camera plus pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras), mounting distance and angle from the nest bowl, conduit, microphone boxes, and solar and radio options. Everything must be done before nesting season.
Download PDF (7.3 MB)Live Camera Install Requirements: Osprey (2026)
Requirements for an osprey nest live camera install: camera placement and mounting, conduit and cabling, microphone boxes, and power and network options.
Download PDF (3.2 MB)
Streaming Plans & Features
HDOnTap Streaming Plans (2026)
HDOnTap’s 2026 live streaming plans and the streaming features included with each plan.
Download PDF (370 KB)
Hardware & streaming packages
Coastal Streaming Package – 1080p
X Stream Designs self-cleaning X|Clear enclosure with integrated Axis Q6075 1080p HD PTZ camera
Download PDF (8.9 MB)Coastal Streaming Package – 4K UltraHD
X Stream Designs self-cleaning X|Clear enclosure with integrated Axis Q6078-E UltraHD PTZ camera
Download PDF (9.0 MB)
Axis camera datasheets
Axis M5526-E datasheet
Indoor and outdoor 4 MP with 10x zoom and focus recall
Specs and details · Download Axis M5526-E datasheet (PDF) (1.7 MB)Axis P5654-E Mk II datasheet
77° wide angle PTZ with HDTV 1080p
Specs and details · Download Axis P5654-E Mk II datasheet (PDF) (2.2 MB)Axis P5655-E datasheet
HDTV 1080p PTZ with 32x zoom and focus recall
Specs and details · Download Axis P5655-E datasheet (PDF) (2.0 MB)Axis P5676-LE datasheet
High-performance 4 MP PTZ with IR
Specs and details · Download Axis P5676-LE datasheet (PDF) (2.8 MB)Axis Q6086-E datasheet
Iconic PTZ with 4 MP and great light sensitivity
Specs and details · Download Axis Q6086-E datasheet (PDF) (1.2 MB)Axis Q6088-E datasheet
Iconic PTZ with 4K high-resolution details
Specs and details · Download Axis Q6088-E datasheet (PDF) (1.2 MB)Axis Q6225-LE datasheet
Heavy-duty PTZ camera with long-range IR
Specs and details · Download Axis Q6225-LE datasheet (PDF) (463 KB)Axis Q6325-LE datasheet
AI-powered PTZ with outstanding image quality
Specs and details · Download Axis Q6325-LE datasheet (PDF) (2.9 MB)Axis Q6355-LE datasheet
2 MP, AI-powered PTZ for extreme low light
Specs and details · Download Axis Q6355-LE datasheet (PDF) (974 KB)Axis Q6358-LE datasheet
4K UHD, AI-powered PTZ for extreme low light
Specs and details · Download Axis Q6358-LE datasheet (PDF) (1.0 MB)Axis V5925 datasheet
Broadcast-quality HDTV 1080p PTZ camera
Specs and details · Download Axis V5925 datasheet (PDF) (315 KB)Axis V5938 datasheet
Broadcast-quality 4K PTZ camera
Specs and details · Download Axis V5938 datasheet (PDF) (811 KB)
Product spec sheets
Dahua DH-SD8A840WA-HNF
Dahua 4K UltraHD PTZ Camera, 40x Optical Zoom, Wiper and Integrated Infrared
Download PDF (487 KB)Dahua PFA120 Mount Junction Box Datasheet
PFA120 Mount Junction Box
Download PDF (207 KB)Dahua-Unisight IP-2PT-6IZ30A
Dahua 1080p HD PTZ Camera, 30x Optical Zoom With Integrated Infrared
Download PDF (1.6 MB)Dahua-Unisight IP-2PT-IZ04A
Dahua Indoor 1080p HD PTZ Camera, 4x Optical Zoom With Integrated Infrared
Download PDF (1.4 MB)Dahua-Unisight IP-8BL-MVF-PA
Dahua 4K UltraHD Fixed Camera with Varifocal Lens and Integrated Infrared
Download PDF (1.9 MB)Dahua-Unisight IP-8EB-MVF-PAL
Dahua 4K UltraHD Fixed Camera with Varifocal Lens, Microphone and Integrated Infrared
Download PDF (1.4 MB)X Stream Designs X|Clear
The World’s Only Patented Self-Cleaning, Self-Wiping Outdoor Camera Housing for PTZ Cameras
Download PDF (1.7 MB)X Stream Designs X|Cold
Outdoor Camera Housing Designed For Extreme Heat Conditions
Download PDF (1.8 MB)X Stream Designs X|Heat
Outdoor Camera Housing Designed For Extreme Cold Conditions
Download PDF (1.6 MB)X Stream Designs X|Rain
Self-Wiping Outdoor Camera Housing for Wet and Rainy Environments
Download PDF (1.7 MB)X Stream Designs X|Mod
Outdoor Camera Housing Engineered for Moderate Climates
Download PDF (7.5 MB)X Stream Designs Enclosure Buyer’s Guide
Outdoor Camera Housings Engineered for All Climates
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User manuals
Dahua Network Camera – Web 3.0 Operation Manual
Network Camera – Web 3.0 Operation Manual
Download PDF (8.3 MB)Dahua Network Speed Dome PTZ Camera Web 3.0 Operation Manual v1.1.1
Network Speed Dome PTZ Camera Web 3.0 Operation Manual
Download PDF (5.9 MB)X Stream Designs X-Series PTZ Camera Housing User Manual
X-Series PTZ Housings User Manual
Download PDF (7.1 MB)X Stream Designs X|Clear Housing Quickstart Guide
X|Clear Housing Quickstart Guide
Download PDF (2.1 MB)X Stream Designs X|Smart User Manual
X|Smart System Tray User Manual
Download PDF (3.3 MB)