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1. Back Next Cancel If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update the IP address automatically please enable DDNS and enter your host information below Then click on the Next button to continue Sign up for D Link s Free DDNS service at http www DlinkDDNS com V Enable Server Address www DynDNS org lt lt Select DDNS Server Host Name User Name Password Verify Password Timeout 576 Hour Back Next Cancel User Name Enter your username or e mail address used to connect to the DDNS Password Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server Timeout You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours Click Next to continue D Link DCS 942L User Manual 25 Section 4 Configuration Enter a name for your camera Click Next to continue D Link recommends that you rename your camera for easy accessibility You can then identify and connect to your camera via this name Please assign a name of your choice before clicking on the Next button Camera Name DCS 942L Select the time zone that the camera is in so that scheduled events occur at the correct time If your time zone observes Please configure the correct time to ensure that all events are triggered captured and scheduled at daylight saving check the Enable Daylight Saving box and the right time Then click on the Next button s
2. 5 DA ink Version 1 0 07 21 2011 User Manual Enhanced Wireless N Day amp Night Home Network Camera DCS 942L Manual Overview D Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change Please refer to the www mydlink com website for the most current information Manual Revisions Revision Data Derpin July 21 2011 DCS 942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1 00 Trademarks D Link and the D Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2011 by D Link Corporation All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Corporation Table of Contents Table of Contents Manual OVOr View ivsisssssiveccsvinadicnisveccveniersesivncsivunddvensinedivees 2 CONMGQUPATION sisiississiccccresessiacrinniauniinnconaiiinnciniaenes 20 Manual REVISIONS cssczczeseesaceeresisisnssasaessnsansecuseenusaececanscseattesceaastacenee 2 Using the Configuration M Nu csscsessessesesssssseseesceeesees 20 Trademarks sen s
3. 00 19 58 03 04 E8 IP Address 192 165 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled WIRELESS LAN Wireless Radio Enabled WISH Active MAC Address 00 19 58 03 04 E8 Network Name SSID dink Channel 4 Security Mode Disabled Wi Fi Protected Setup Enabled Not Configured D Link DCS 942L User Manual 47 Section 5 Security The Setup gt Network page displays the port settings for your camera If necessary these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices e g in a multiple camera environment Note Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be opened for the DCS 942L Product DCS 942L You can configure your LAN and Internet settings here Save Settings I Don t Save Settings LAN SETTINGS LAN SETTINGS Automatic IP Address Static IP Address IPv4 Address 192 168 0 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Router 192 168 0 1 Optional Primary DNS Optional Secondary DNS V PPPoE User Name Password Confirm Password Status Disabled PORT SETTINGS HTTP Port 80 RTSP Port 554 UPnP UPnP UPnP Port Forward a S External HTTP 80 External RTSP 554 Apple T Bonjour Save Settings I Don t Save Settings Firmw MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints computer SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 48 Section 5 Security Router Set Up and Insta
4. Assign a Local IP Address to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with the DCS 942L Follow the steps in the Quick Install Guide to configure the DCS 942L The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router Write down this IP Address for future reference 2 View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your Internet Explorer Web browser In the address bar type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Network Camera by the DCC program The DCS 942L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera You are able to view this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on your LAN Click on the Setup button on the left side of the display Scroll to the bottom of the Network Setup page to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video DIR 655 Hf SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here GENERAL Time 2007 10 10 PM 10 10 33 Firmware Version 1 02 2006 10 13 Connection Type DHCP Client QoS Engine Active Cable Status connected Network Status connected Connection Up Time N A MAC Address 00 19 58 03 04 E9 IP Address 210 21 33 48 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 248 Default Gateway 210 21 33 254 Primary DNS Server 168 95 1 1 Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 MAC Address
5. N A MAC Address 00 19 58 03 04 E9 IP Address 210 21 33 48 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 248 Default Gateway 210 21 33 254 Primary DNS Server 168 95 1 1 Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 MAC Address 00 19 58 03 04 E8 IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled WIRELESS LAN Wireless Radio Enabled WISH Active MAC Address 00 19 5B 03 04 E8 Network Name SSID dlink Channel 4 Security Mode Disabled Wi Fi Protected Setup Enabled Not Configured LAN COMPUTERS IP Address Name if any MAC 192 168 0 155 end_user 00 05 5d ce b3 8d IGMP MULTICAST MEMBERSHIPS Multicast Group Address 239 255 255 250 49 Section 5 Security Note Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location The Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your router over the Internet 4 Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the DIR 655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS 942L over the Internet The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports The ports normally used by the DCS 94
6. as otherwise stated herein e Hardware excluding power supplies and fans One 1 year e Power supplies and fans One 1 year e Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refun
7. Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal system clocks for your camera Time Zone Select the time zone for your region from the drop down menu Enable Daylight Check this if the camera is in a region where Saving daylight saving is observed Synchronize NTP Network Time Protocol will synchronize your Server camera with an Internet time server Choose the one that is closest to your camera Set the Date and Select this to set the time manually Time Manually Copy your Click to synchronize the time information from Computer s Time your PC Settings D Link DCS 942L User Manual Product DCS 942L tup Here you may configure the internal clock of your camera Be Save Settings Don t Save Settings TIME CONFIGURATION Audio and Video Time Zone GMT 08 00 Taipei Time and Date WJ Enable soe Saving a Auto Daylight Saving Set date and time manually ee o Sy Start time 3 2v Sunday X End time 11 1 v Sunday X Month Week Day of week Hour Minute 2 2 AUTOMATIC TIME CONFIGURATION e Synchronize with NTP Server NTP Server lt lt Select NTP Server v SET DATE AND TIME MANUALLY E Set date and time manually Year 2011 Month 1 Day Hour 3 4 Minute 16 Second Copy Your Computer s Time Settings _Save Settings Don t Save Settings MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP 34 Section 4
8. Configuration Video Clip Video Clip is a feature to send video clips via FTP E Mail or SD Product DCS 942L Firmware version 1 00 Card when a trigger is activated Video Clip Check this box to enable the Video Clip function LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP rd Helpful Hints Trigger By Select whether the eventis triggered by Motion m Vidio Clip is a feature ti d video clips via FTP E Mail or SD Card wh triggi ctivated Schedule or if the video is Always recording EO Ce ie Ree we kd MRS The target can t be select both FTP and E mail for the video clip _ Save Settings Don t Save Settings VIDEO CLIP T Video Clip Trigger by Motion Video Clip Type Displays the profile used for the recording and allows you to specify whether to start recording up to 5 seconds before the event to ensure the event is captured and the maximum duration of the video clip Trigger by Motion Ignore Following Motions in 60 Seconds range 60 to 86400 seconds E Only during Day Misun Mimon Mitue Mwed Mithu Meri Msat Time Start 0 70 End 0 0 Video Clip Type Source Profile 2 Configurable in Audio And Video Target Select where you want the video clip to be sent It may be saved to an SD Card uploaded to an FTP or E mailed to an e mail address Pre event recording 5 Seconds Between 0 to 5 seconds Maximum duration 10 Seconds B
9. D Link Camera and connect the camera to This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure and connect your D Link the Internet Camera to the internet For your camera motion detection settings please click Back button to close this wizard and select the Motion Detection Setup Wizard Click Next to continue e Step 1 LAN Settings Step 2 Internet Settings Step 3 DDNS Settings Step 4 Camera Name Settings e Step 5 Time Zone e Step 6 Setup Complete Back Next Cancel Select how the camera will connect to the Internet If you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet select A Please select whether your camera will connect to the Internet with an Automatic or a Static IP Automatic IP If your ISP has assigned you a static IP select Static Address If your camera is connected to a router or you are unsure which settings to pick D Link recommends that you keep the default selection of Automatic IP Address Otherwise select Static IP IP Address and enter the following details Address to manually assign an IP address before clicking on the Next button IP Address The fixed IP address Automatic IP Address Subnet Mask The default value is 255 255 255 0 Used to determine aa roe if the destination is the same subnet evs Addres inte Default Gateway Router The gateway used to forward frames to Subnet Mask PDS destinations in a different subnet Invalid gateway
10. LENS e Focal length 3 15 mm F2 8 e Shutter Speed 1 15 1 10 1 7 5 1 3 75 SENSOR e VGA 1 5 inch CMOS Sensor 63 Appendix C Technical Specifications MINIMUM ILLUMINATION 1 lux F2 8 VIEW ANGLE e Horizontal 45 3 e Vertical 34 5 e Diagonal 54 9 IR LED 4IRLEDs 5 Meter distance DIGITAL ZOOM e Upto 4x 3A CONTROL e AGC Auto Gain Control e AWB Auto White Balance e AES Auto Electronic Shutter MICROPHONE e Omni directional e Frequency 20 to 20 000 Hz e S N ratio over 58 dB AUDIO e ADPCM SD CARD SLOT e Micro SD card PIR SENSOR e Built in Piezoelectricity Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection D Link DCS 942L User Manual POWER e Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Output 5 V DC 1 2 A e External AC to DC switching power adapter DIMENSIONS W X D X H e Including the bracket and stand 65 8 x 65 x 126 mm e Camera only 27 2 x 60 x 96 mm WEIGHT e 76 9 g without bracket and stand MAX POWER CONSUMPTION 2W OPERATION TEMPERATURE e 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE e 20 Cto 70 C 4 F to 158 F HUMIDITY e 20 80 RH non condensing EMISSION EMI SAFETY amp OTHER CERTIFICATIONS e FCC Class B e IC e C Tick e CE 64 Appendix C Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U S and Canadian customers can contact D Link technical support through our web site or by phone Before you contact technical support pl
11. and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written
12. between 0 and 100 Sensitivity Save Settings Don t Save Settings Drawing Mode Select Draw Motion Area to select the area of the picture to monitor for movement to trigger recording or snapshot Use your mouse to click on the blocks that you would like to monitor for motion Select Erase Motion Area to remove the blocks and stop the camera from monitoring that area of the picture Clear Clears all motion detection areas from the picture Refresh Image Updates the image with a new one at the time the button is pressed Click Save Settings to save your changes D Link DCS 942L User Manual LIVE VIDEO z V Enable Video Motion LV Enable PIR Motion Detection psumvencance Sensitivity 90 0 100 Drawing Mode Draw motion area Erase motion area Save Settings Don t Save Settings motion na range Erase motion area Drag your mouse to erase motion detection range eae PIR is option is 37 Section 4 Configuration SD Card This page allows you to browse and manage the recorded files on an SD card which is inserted into the camera A list of files stored on the inserted SD card is displayed By selecting EEIZ nware version 1 00 the check box you can selectively delete video or images If you want to erase the SD card or if it is a new one click Format SD Card Note Format SD Card will erase all the contents of the SD card a Helpful Hints
13. concrete will degrade your wireless signal 4 Keep your product at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters away from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise 5 If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones or other radio frequency sources such as microwave ovens your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely Make sure your 2 4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use D Link DCS 942L User Manual 12 Section 2 Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD ROM into your computer s CD drive to start the autorun program The CD ROM will open the Camera Installation Wizard Simply click Start to go through the Installation Wizard which will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera D D Link Setup Wizard DCS 942L Enhanced Wireless N Day Night Home Network Camera Welcome Welcome to the D Link DCS 942L Camera Setup Wizard N This wizard will guide you through the setup of your D Link Camera Select your Language Engish 7 Start gt ViewCa Des 100 Quick Guide Copyright D Link Corporation Inc All rights reserved Manual Acrobat Reader About Exit Troubleshooting Support D Link DCS 942L User Manual 13 Section 2 Installation WPS Push Button Setup Alternatively you may create
14. description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same along with proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product if the product is not registered e The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D Link Technical Support USA 1 877 453 5465 or Canada 1 800 361 5265 who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form Enter the assigned Case ID Number at https rma dlink com USA only or https rma dlink ca Canada only D Link DCS 942L User Manual 67 Appendix B Technical Specifications After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package o ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the custom
15. done using the on board wireless adapter on the DCS 942L connected to a wireless adapter on the PC Security Mode The DCS 942L provides three options for wireless security None WEP and WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Select the same encryption method that is being used by your wireless device router WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create Key An appropriate Preshared Key which is needed in order to connect to the wireless network Check the Show Hidden Key box to reveal the password you have entered Channel The default setting is channel 6 Select the same channel that is being used by other wireless devices within your network When there is an interference from the wireless networks that overlap with one another you may change the channel to obtain maximum performance for your connection Click the Save Settings button to save your changes D Link DCS 942L User Manual Product DCS 942L In this section you can setup and configure the wireless settings for your camera Wireless Setup V Wireless Network Name Cii Ste Survey Wireless Mode Security Mode Key Channel DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO pV Firmware version 1 00 MAINTENANCE STATUS Save Settings Don t Save Settings El Sh
16. provided by anyone other than D Link and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product D Link DCS 942L User Manual 68 Appendix B Technical Specifications While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company we recommend that you use only an Authorized D Link Service Office Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FORTHE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAM
17. 2L are blocked from access over the Internet Therefore these ports need to be made accessible over the Internet This is accomplished using the Virtual Server function on the DIR 655 router The Virtual Server ports used by the camera must be opened through the router for remote access to your camera Virtual Server is accessed by clicking on the Advanced tab of the router screen Follow these steps to configure your router s Virtual Server settings 1 Click Enabled 2 Enter a different name for each entry 3 Enter your camera s local IP Address e g 192 168 0 120 in the Private IP field 4 Select TCP for HTTP port both TCP and UDP for RTSP and both TCP and UDP for 5556 5559 ports 5 If you are using the default camera port settings enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section click Apply 6 Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can be accessed at any time D Link DCS 942L User Manual 50 Section 5 Security Repeat the above steps adding the port 554 to both the Public and Private Port sections A check mark appearing before the entry name will indicate that the ports are enabled Note Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet ports to conserve bandwidth Check with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly If your ISP does not pass traffic on port 80 you will need to change the port the camera uses from 80 to something else such as 800 N
18. 2L offers wireless 802 11n and Ethernet Fast Ethernet connectivity making the DCS 942L easy to integrate into your existing network environment The DCS 942L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments and works with 802 11n routers or access points for added flexibility The Site Survey feature also allows you to view and connect to any available wireless network Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser administrators can configure and manage the Network Camera directly from its own Web page via Intranet or Internet This means you can access your DCS 942L anytime anywhere in the world Broad Range of Applications With today s high speed Internet services the Network Camera can provide the ideal solution for delivering live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring The Network Camera allows remote access using a Web browser for live image viewing and allows the administrator to manage and control the Network Camera anytime anywhere in the world Many applications exist including industrial and public monitoring of homes offices banks hospitals child care centers and amusement parks Remote Monitoring Utility The D ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Network Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Network Camera from a remote site via the Internet Other features include image monito
19. 42L Your changes made for the image settings will be reflected immediately The results can be seen and found in the Live Video window below Helpful Hints Reset to Default psurvenance a It ls t engt tesout Brightness 50 Saturation 100 z Contrast 40 B W a ta Mirror o Flip ial i Light Source Outdoor v Frequency Auto a White balance Disable Slow Shutter Disable ti ailin g i d Section 4 Configuration Audio and Video This section allows you to configure the audio and video settings for your camera Video Profile This section allows you to change the Encode Type Resolution FPS and Quality Product DCS 942L Firmware version ocsom J LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Setu d Encode Type The compression format used when viewing your camera You may configure audio and video settings 4 video profiles here Profile 3 has been set as the for snapshot while profile 4 is set for your mobile phone or PDA device Resolution Select the desired video resolution from three _Save Settings _Don t Save Settings formats 640x480 320x240 and 160x120 The higher setting can obtain better quality Adeandvdso UEDEOIERGEIEESE However it will use more resource within your ee ae O ae a H 264 v 640x480 v 30 2 Mbps v play1 sdp network vipeo prore O O OOOO OS i VIDEO PROFILE 2 FPS Select the optimal setting depending on your ne
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21. All rights reserved D Link DCS 942L User Manual 15 Section 3 mydlink Portal Camera Status Here you can see the online status of each of your cameras Your online status may be one of the following A green checkmark indicates that your camera is online and ready to use r A yellow exclamation point indicates that your camera is online but the camera password has changed You will need to enter your new camera b password to access your camera again A red X indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be e accessed remotely If your camera is offline try the following e Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly e Try restarting your Internet router e Check your camera s cable connections and make sure they are secure e Check to make sure that the LED on your camera is lit solid green If you still cannot access your camera reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD ROM included in your package D Link DCS 942L User Manual 16 Section 3 mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen the Live Video tab will be selected by default If the camera is available a Live Video feed will be displayed Video will be shown at VGA resolution 640x480 if viewing your camera from a PC on the same local network or at QVGA resolution 320x240 if viewing your camera from a PC on a remote network AQ Langu y d i i k
22. Don t Save Settings SNAPSHOT E Snapshot Trigger by Always Snapshot Type Source Profile 3 Configurable in Audio And Video Single snapshot 6 snapshot with 1 second interval 3 frames before and 3 frames after motion frame Target E sD Card VI FTP to 21 User Name Password Path Filename Prefix Interval 300 Seconds range 10 to 86400 seconds Passive Mode Ea E E mail to Save Settings Don t Save Settings Firmware version 1 00 MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints Continuous Snapshot 6 snapshot S Section 4 Configuration Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature You may draw a finite motion area that will be used for monitoring Product DCS 942L Firmware version 1 00 Enable Video Check this box to enable the motion detection Motion feature of your camera Enable PIR When this option is selected use PIR passive infrared to detect motion MAINTENANCE STATUS Helpful Hints This section will allow you to enable or disable motion detection function draw or erase motion area as well as configure the sensitivity setting of your camera to detect movement You must select the checkbox of Enable Video Motion to turn on the feature Specifies the measurable difference between two Sensitivity sequential images that would indicate motion Please enter a value
23. How can solve the problem The video images might be noisy if the Network Camera is used in a very low light environment D Link DCS 942L User Manual 54 Section 6 Troubleshooting 9 The images are poor quality how can improve the image quality Make sure that your computer s display properties are set to at least 6 bit color Using 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image making the image look as if it is of poor quality The configuration on the Network Camera image display is incorrect The Web Configuration Video section of the Web management allows you to adjust the related parameters for improved images such as brightness contrast hue and light frequency Please refer to the Web Configuration section for detailed information 10 Why are no images available through the Web browser ActiveX might be disabled If you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer make sure ActiveX has been enabled in the Internet Options menu You may also need to change the security settings on your browser to allow the ActiveX plug in to be installed If you are using Internet Explorer with a version number lower than 7 then you will need to upgrade your Web browser software in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera D Link DCS 942L User Manual 55 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to
24. S 942L User Manual 21 Section 4 Configuration Button Name Use these buttons to switch between Profile buttons video profiles Refer to page 33 for more information on setting up profiles Makes the video occupy the entire of the Full Screen button browser screen for easier viewing of the video Takes a snapshot of the image currently displayed on the screen and write it to a file on the hard drive in the folder specified using the Storage folder button Triggers the camera s recording function This will record the video displayed on the Video recording button screen and write it to a file on the hard drive in the folder specified using the Storage folder button Snapshot button Sets the storage folder for snapshots and video recordings Sends the audio received from the Listen button camera s microphone through to the PC s speakers Sends audio from a microphone Talk button connected to the PC through to the speakers connected to the camera Turns the Infrared lights on or off Storage folder button IR LED On Off button Icon only appears when you set to manual IR Zoom in out O mbao poom in or out of the picture D Link DCS 942L User Manual 22 Section 4 Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step by step instructions Alternatively if you prefer to have finer control over settings you can m
25. a Here you could browse and manage the record files which stored in SD Card Wirele SD CARD SD Card DCS 9421 SD Status Invalid FilesperPage 5 a a 0 vof Ci delete Ci delete Format SD Card Total KB Used KB Free KB SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 38 Section 4 Configuration Maintenance Admin This section allows you to change the administrator s password and configure the server settings for your camera You can also manage the user account s that access to your camera Admin Password Setting To change your password enter your current password E Firmware version 1 00 and then enter the new one in the New Password and Confirm New Password PTEE LLa Na fields DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAINTENANCE STATUS Helpful Hints Add User Account Create a new user for accessing the video image Enter the user name password and password confirmation and click Add A maximum of 8 user accounts can be added into the user list Here you can change the administrator s password for your account as well as add and or delete user account s You can also configure a unique name for your camera and enable its OSD On Screen Display feature in order to display camera name and time stamp for both live video and recordings of your camera c ADMIN PASSWORD SETTING Old Password 30 characters maximum User List Select a user from the drop down menu and click Delete to remove th
26. a connection to the camera using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS To create a WPS connection Step 1 i Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds The blue WPS status LED above the N button will blink Step 2 Ii Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds The WPS button is usually on the front or side of your router On some routers you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on screen button to activate the WPS feature If you are not sure where the e WPS button is on your router please refer to your router s User Manual N WPS Button The DCS 942L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router While connecting the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot D Link DCS 942L User Manual 14 Section 3 mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS 942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard You will be able to remotely access your camera from the www mydlink com website After signing in to your mydlink account you will see a screen similar to the following AQ Lanquac d i k m 1 n 4 y Welcome David Sign out My Devices My Profile DCS 942L Live Video Camera Info 44441265 amp Setup wizard g User manual E Firmware o Quick Installation Guide cos mydlink mydlink on mobile Global D Link About mydlink Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Copyright 2008 2011 D Link Corp
27. aintenance Support amp Download a 201 1 6 23 12 00 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 111 Setup wizard User manual Firmware 2011 6 22 12 00 Mintenance unsure o Quick Installation Guide amp more lt 2 Click into the support page Global D Link About mydlink Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Copyright 2008 2011 D Link Corp All rights reserved D Link DCS 942L User Manual 52 Section 6 Troubleshooting After going through the wizard you should see Remote Status Enabled on the summary page If you see Remote Status Disabled make sure that the back LED on your camera is lit solid green your Internet connection is working your router s LAN amp WAN connections are working properly your router has UPnP enabled if your router does not support UPnP please refer to Appendix A yOur router can get a public IP your router is upgraded to the latest firmware you have tried rebooting your router by unplugging it then plugging it back in After checking the above items you can click the Retry button to refresh the summary screen to see if Remote Access has been enabled 2 What can do if forget my password If you forget your password you will need to perform a hard reset of your camera This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults To reset your camera please use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while your camera
28. amera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network Components Needed e 1 DCS 942L Network Camera e 1 Ethernet Cable A Wired or Wireless router such as the D Link DIR 655 Wireless Router e Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting up the DCS 942L for Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS 942L Network Camera on your network is an easy 4 step procedure 1 Assign a local IP address to your network camera 2 View the network camera using your Internet Explorer web browser 3 Access the router with your web browser 4 Open virtual server ports to enable remote image viewing Note These are manual steps however if you decide to use the wizard it will perform every step automatically This section is designed to walk you through the setup process for installing your camera behind a router and enable remote video viewing For the basic setup of the DCS 942L follow the steps outlined in the Quick Install Guide After you have completed the setup of the DCS 942L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address Because you are using a router to share the Internet with one or more PCs the IP Address assigned to the Network Camera will be a local IP Address This allows viewing within your Local Area Network LAN until the router is configured to allow remote viewing of the camera over the Internet D Link DCS 942L User Manual 46 Section 5 Security 1
29. anually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAINTENANCE STATUS etup Wizard INTERNET CONNECTION SETTINGS Helpful Hints In this section you can setup the IP camera s network nterface settings If you are configuring ths f you are an advanced device for the first time D Link recommends that you select the Internet Connection Setup Wizard s user and heve anc follow the instructions on screen If you wsh to modify or configure the IP camera settings configured an Intemet menualy you may select the Manual Internet Connection Setup to input the network setting e dick Internet Connection Setup Wizard Manual Internet Connection Setup Connection S nput all settings Audo and Video Time and Date IP CAMERA MOTION DETECTION SETTINGS consider yourself Video Cin In this section you can setup the IP camera s Motion Detecton settings If you are configuring this device for the first time D Link recommends that you select the Motion Detection Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on screen If you wsh to modify or configure the Motion Detecton manually select the Manual Motion Detection Setup Snapshot Moton Detecton as Motion Detection Setup Wizard Manual Motion Detection Setup SURUERLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 23 Section 4 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your new
30. ation Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard you are ready to use your camera The camera s built in Web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS 942L At the end of the wizard click Go To Camera or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser To log in use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard If you did not create a password the default password is blank After entering your password click OK r Authentication Required Q A username and password are being requested by http 192 168 0 102 The site says DCS 942L User Name Password D Link DCS 942L User Manual 20 Section 4 Configuration Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java application installed on your computer to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode The Java application can be downloaded free from Sun s web site http www java com Live Video A Live Video from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera s web interface Product DCS 942L Firmware version 1 00 LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP This section shows your camera s live video You can control your settings using the buttons below Current resolution is 640 x 480 Camera LIVE VIDEO 2011 07 13 01 51 06 YAKST DCS 9421L Logout BOO Ae ono SURUEILLANCE D Link DC
31. camera automatically Static IP Address You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other ccs SST pas Setup Wizard Ipful Hints networkinformation from your network administrator paar A You can configure your LAN and Internet settings here for your camera A static IP address will ease you for Save Settings I Don t Save Settings accessing your camera in the future IPv4 Address The fixed IP address LAN SETTINGS A nn iif i Automatic IP Address Subnet Mask The default value is 255 255 255 0 fe tiie tiles Used to determine if the destination is the same 1Pv4 Address 192 168 0 20 RTSP Port subnet Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Router 192 168 0 1 Default Gateway The gateway used to forward frames a to destinations in a different subnet Invalid gateway Optional Secondary DNS settings may cause the failure of transmissions to a i pPPoE different subnet Eii asswort Optional Primary DNS Primary domain name server Confirm Password that translates names to IP addresses piai PORT SETTINGS Optional Secondary DNS Secondary domain name ine a server to backup the Primary DNS RTSP Port 554 UPnP R Vl uPnP PPPoE Settings If you are using a PPPoE connection enable it and e enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE ExtemalHTTP 80 account You can get this information from your External RTSP 554 P x Apple Internet service provider ISP Sites Save Settings Don t Save Sett
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33. ct DCS 942L MAINTENANCE Save To Local Hard Drive Save Configuration Browse Restore To Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults Reboot Device Load From Local Hard Drive l Load Configuration l Reboot Device SURUEILLANCE Firmware version 1 00 STATUS HELP Here you may backup restore and reboot your camera Afi Helpful Hints 40 Section 4 Configuration Firmware Upgrade Your current firmware version and date will be displayed on your screen You may go to the D Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware versions available To upgrade the firmware on your DCS 942L please download and save the latest firmware version from the D Link Support Page to your local hard drive Locate the file on your local hard drive by using the Browse button Then click the Upload button to start the firmware upgrade D Link DCS 942L User Manual DCS 932L LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS Firmware Upgrade A new firmware upgrade may be available for your camera It is recommended to keep your camera firmware up to date to maintain and improve the functionality and performance of your internet camera Click here D Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware version available To upgrade the firmware on your IP camera please download and save the latest firmware version from the D Link Support Page to your local hard
34. ctsscatessisssissaceraarecaseoeieavienncsotanriatte Seas estsiaaees 2 Live Video ssesseseessessessossessessessessersessesscossosssseoseossrssrecsseosee 21 2 O10 meee ener epee peer NS 23 Product OVErView sscsessssserssssesssssersssnessssneessencesssnsesseneees 5 Wizal d ereire e rese e e EAE 23 Package ContentS sesseessssssseessssssecesssssecressssssroossssssereossseerrossss 5 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 24 System ReEqU reMEntS ssssssssssssssrststsesesessestesesesereeseseseserereeseseseree 5 NetWorK esssesessesseessesssssessesssssereessesseoscosrsseoseoseosessesscosees 28 Introduction essesessesssssssesessessesersessssessessressesseseosesesseseoseosessseesessesses 6 VE OSS 30 Feature S rra e araara EREE aiea 7 DIDINI 31 Hardware OvervieW sessesssssssssessssssessessesesesesseseesssseseseesesscsses 8 Image Setup caeceesceesnsecseneeveneccenesenseeseetneetnestenesenee 39 Front ViCW seccesisessedensecssdsnccssescvsscestesstcstssusscaciiuccossessseseasucndbsasies 8 AUdIO ANG VIdCO aan 33 Hardware OvervieW sessesessessessssesesseseesessesessessosssseseseesessessese 9 Time and Date a 34 Side VieW ssesesseseesseseesesseseosseseesessessosseseesosscssosseoresosseeseescseseese 9 Video Clip SOE ei EE EET 35 Rear VIEW vesiatucdivestsistiniciti6iexvainavansinnsiunnin ie ndieinncieieaextdudacallale 10 SVS EA Eases cere vn inik 36 Installation sssssssssssssossssssssssosssssecosssssssssosssss
35. ded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund D Link DCS 942L User Manual 66 Appendix E Warranty Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Software Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Software Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software Except as otherwise agreed by DLink in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period
36. drive Locate the file on your local hard drive by clicking the Browse button Once you have found and opened the file using the browse button click the Upload button to start the firmware upgrade FIRMWARE INFORMATION Current Firmware Version 1 00 Current Firmware Date 2010 04 29 FIRMWARE UPGRADE File Path Browse woad Helpful Hints 41 Section 4 Configuration This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings D Link DCS 942L User Manual Status Device Info ocsom JU LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAIN ANCE STATUS Device Info All of your network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also sneer INFORMATION Camera Name DCS 942L Time amp Date Sat Jan 1 05 29 03 2011 DST Firmware Version 1 00 Firmware Build Number 0506 MAC Address 1C AF F7 74 AA 01 IPv4 Address 192 168 0 101 IPv4 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IPv4 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 IPv4 Primary DNS 192 168 0 1 IPv4 Secondary DNS PPPoE Status Disable DDNS Status Disable SURUEILLANCE 42 Section 4 Configuration The system log records camera events that have occurred D Link DCS 942L User Manual STATUS Loa The system log records camera events that have occurred 2011 01 01 00 02 48 admin is streaming video 2011 01 01 00 02 48 admin is streaming video 2011 01 01 02 40 50 admin is stream
37. e user account from having access to the camera images New Password 30 characters maximum Confirm New Password RTSP Authentication Enable user validation for RTSP streaming a User Name 30 characters maximum HTTP Authentication Enable user validation for HTTP streaming New Password 30 characters maximum Confirm New Password Snapshot URL Authentication Select Enable to allow access to the current camera snapshot via the web address indicated 20 users maximum Snapshot URL Authentication USER LIST ras User Name User list v AUTHENTICATION RTSP Authentication Camera Name Specify a name for your camera V HTTP Authentication OSD In the Label field you may enter a name to display on the image and check a box to put the current time on the image also V Snapshot URL Authentication http 192 168 0 101 imaqe ipea cai DEVICE SETTING Camera Name DCS 942L 36 characters maximum Eoso LED Light Select Normal to enable the LED on the front of the device or select off to disable the LED It can also be set to flicker on and off Label DCS 942L 30 characters maximum T Time Stamp LED light Power Link O O D Link DCS 942L User Manual 39 Section 4 Configuration This section allows you to save and restore your configuration restore the factory settings and or restart the camera D Link DCS 942L User Manual System Produ
38. e product to you freight collect Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming RMA phone number 1 800 361 5265 Hours of Operation Monday Friday 9 00AM 9 00PM EST What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services
39. ease have the following ready e Model number of the product e g DCS 942L e Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera e g rev A1 e Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States For customers within Canada Phone Support Phone Support 877 453 5465 800 361 5265 Internet Support Internet Support http support dlink com http support dlink ca D Link DCS 942L User Manual 65 Appendix E Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited Warranty Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and e Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations or addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link product described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below Warranty Period except
40. ed location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as away as possible from the router access point This would significantly reduce any interfere that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency Security Don t let you next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up D Link DCS 942L User Manual 59 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DCS 942L wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters All the adap
41. elect Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable drop down menus so that you can set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself Auto Daylight Saving Time Zone GMT 08 00 Taipei lt Enable Daylight Saving Set date and time manually Offset 1 00 v Click Next to continue Month Week Day of week Hour Minute Start time 3 v 2 Sunday vy 2 xvx 0 vx End time ll v lw Sunday v2 wvweG v Back I Next al Cancel D Link DCS 942L User Manual 26 Section 4 Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation Click Apply to complete the Setup Below is a summary of your camera settings Click on the Back button to review or modify settings or click on the Apply button if all settings are correct It is recommended to note down these settings in order to access your camera on the network or via your web browser IPv4 Address 192 168 0 1 IP Camera Name DCS 942L Time Zone GMT 08 00 Taipei DDNS Disable PPPoE Disable D Link DCS 942L User Manual 27 Section 4 Configuration Network This section allows you to configure your network settings D Link DCS 942L User Manual Automatic IP Select this connection if you have a DHCP server Product DCS 942L Firmware version 1 00 Address running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to your
42. eless solution for it Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the Web check email instant message and etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DCS 942L User Manual 58 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and it s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots Using a D Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless network is easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centraliz
43. er and shipped to D Link Systems Inc e USA residents send to 17595 Mt Herrmann Fountain Valley CA 92708 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D Link if you use an address in the United States otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming e Canadian residents send to D Link Networks Inc 2525 Meadowvale Boulevard Mississauga Ontario L5N 5S2 Canada D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D Link Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D Link if you use an address in Canada otherwise we will ship th
44. ess MOGES a ndnnscacenimnanidiemmacsionsnntimans 59 Networking Basics ssisssscisicsissesssissecevoncnsnassonsensavansssdssvesonee 60 Check your IP address costes tacecsssscates actanescescesettcsstadesetetetactesestes 60 Statically Assign an IP Address sssssscssscesssscsscsteceseecessees 61 Technical Specifications ssssooesssessooooocssssoooosocsesssossoso 62 Contacting Technical Support sssscssssssssossscesssssscesesoee 64 Warranty sisevavvictvanciacanduansivensaivinatudansciniasunsndvouaivencinennsnntins 65 RegistratiOM sis sicssssccssevosccsccseecsdedecsseunsdbascusansiccceussssaesseten 71 D Link DCS 942L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents DCS 942L Enhanced Wireless N Day amp Night Home Network Camera Camera Stand and Mounting Kit Camera CAT5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Manual and Software on CD Quick Install Guide Note Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements e Computer with Microsoft Windows 7 Vista or XP for CD ROM Setup Wizard Mac OS or Linux e PC with 1 3GHz or above at least 128MB RAM e Internet Explorer 7 or above Firefox 3 5 or above Safari 4 and Chrome 8 0 or above e Existing 10 100 Ethernet based network or 802 11n g wireless network D Link DCS 942L U
45. etween 5 to 10 seconds Target Msp Card Interval 60 Seconds range 60 to 86400 seconds You can st Keep Free Space 64 MB Global parameter and minimum is 30 SD Card cyclic Global parameter V FTP to z214 Click Save Settings to save your changes User Name Password Path Filename Prefix Interval 300 Seconds range 60 to 86400 seconds E Passive Mode E mail to Save Settings Don t Save Settings D Link DCS 942L User Manual 35 Section 4 Configuration Snapshot is a feature to send static images captured by the camera via FTP E Mail or SD Card when a trigger is activated Snapshot Trigger By Snapshot Type Target Le 00 aa Check this box to enable the Snapshot function Select whether the event is triggered by Motion Schedule or if the video is Always recording Select whether to take a single snapshot or to take 6 snapshots with a 1 second interval between them Select where you want the snapshot to be sent It may be saved to an SD Card uploaded to an FTP or E mailed to an e mail address Click Save Settings to save your changes D Link DCS 942L User Manual DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO SETUP tup d Snapshot In order to enable your camera to take snapshots you must select the checkbox of Enable Snapshot Then you can determine the trigger event s and FTP and or email notification s Save Settings I
46. ing video 2011 01 01 02 40 56 admin is streaming video SURUEILLANCE 43 Section 5 Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders The DCS 942L offers the following types of security e WPA PSK Pre Shared Key e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy What is WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy It is based on the IEEE 802 11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily D Link DCS 942L User Manual 44 Section 5 Security What is WPA WPA or Wi Fi Protected Access is a Wi Fi standard that was designed to improve the sec
47. ings 28 Section 4 Configuration Port Settings You may configure a Second HTTP port that will allow you to connect to the camera via a standard web browser The port can be set toa number other than the default TCP ports 80 A corresponding port must be opened on the router For example if the port is changed to 1010 you must type http 192 168 0 100 1010 instead of only http 192 168 0 100 UPnP The RTSP port is used to establish and control media sessions between two endpoints for the Real Time Streaming Protocol The default port is 554 Enable this setting to configure your camera as a UPnP device in the network Apple Checking the Bonjour box will allow the camera to be discoverable on the network and visible to Apple devices Click Save Settings to save your changes D Link DCS 942L User Manual 29 Section 4 Configuration Wireless This section allows you to setup and configure the wireless settings on your camera Network Name This is the Service Set Identifier an identifier for your wireless network Site Survey The drop down menu lists all wireless access points that the camera was able to detect Click Rescan to refresh the list of wireless connections Wireless Mode Infrastructure is a wireless connection using an access point as a transmission point of all wireless devices Ad Hoc is a wireless connection used without an access point where your DCS 942L is directly connecting to your PC This is
48. is plugged in 3 In addition to using mydlink com is there another way to access my camera remotely over the Internet Yes you can access your camera over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the Camera Installation Wizard http mydlink No mydlink com For example if your camera s mydlink No was 12345678 you would be able to access your camera remotely by opening your web browser and going to http 12345678 mydlink com This URL will open a webpage where you will be asked to log in by entering your camera s password After entering your password your camera s Live View window will open and you will be able to configure your camera as well 4 Why does the LED not light up D Link DCS 942L User Manual 53 Section 6 Troubleshooting The power supply might be faulty Confirm that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for this network camera Verify that the power supply is correctly connected If the camera is functioning normally the LED may have been disabled See page 39 for information about how to enable the LED 5 Why is the camera s network connection unreliable There might be a problem with the network cable To confirm that the cables are working PING the address of a known device on the network If the cabling is OK and your network is reachable you should receive a reply similar to the following bytes 32 time 2 ms Another possible prob
49. lem may be that the network device such as a hub or switch utilized by the Network Camera is not functioning properly Please confirm the power for the devices are well connected and functioning properly 6 Why does the Network Camera work locally but not remotely This might be caused by the firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator The firewall may need to have some settings changed in order for the Network Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN For more information please refer to the section about installing your camera behind a router Make sure that the Network Camera isn t conflicting with any Web server you may have running on your network The default router setting might be a possible reason Check that the configuration of the router settings allow the Network Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN 7 Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image It could be that the CMOS sensor a square panel situated behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your computer can present it into an image that you are familiar with has become overloaded when it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights Reposition the Network Camera into a more shaded area immediately as prolonged exposure to bright lights will damage the CMOS sensor 8 The camera is producing noisy images
50. llation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network The D Link DIR 655 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process Configure the initial settings of the DIR 655 by following the steps outlined in the DIR 655 Quick Installation Guide 3 Access the Router with Your Web Browser If you have cable or DSL Internet service you will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address Dynamic means that your router s WAN IP address can change from time to time depending on your ISP A dynamic WAN IP Address identifies your router on the public network and allows it to access the Internet To find out what your router s WAN IP Address is go to the Status menu on your router and locate the WAN information for your router as shown on the next page The WAN IP Address will be listed This will be the address that you will need to type in your Web browser to view your camera over the Internet Your WAN IP Address will be listed on the router s Status gt Device Info page D Link DCS 942L User Manual on 655 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here GENERAL Time 2007 10 10 PM 10 10 33 Firmware Version 1 02 2006 10 13 Connection Type DHCP Client QoS Engine Active Cable Status connected Network Status connected Connection Up Time
51. m 1 n 4 Welcome David Sign out 3 My Devices My Profile DCS 942L Live Video Camera Info 7 44441265 O Setup wizard User manual Firmware o Quick Installation Guide coo mydlink mydlink on mobile y Contact Us Global D Link About mydlink Terms of Use Privacy Policy Copyright 2008 2011 D Link Corp All rights reserved D Link DCS 942L User Manual 17 Section 3 mydlink Portal NOTE If using non IE browsers to view the camera web manager in order to have all functions working properly make sure VLC Mozilla plug in and Java JRE are both installed in your computer 1 Download the VLC file from WEB site 2 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software 3 Enable the Mozilla plug in to install the components Choose which features of VLC media player 1 1 11 you want to install Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue Select the type of install Or select the optional components you wish to install pn Mi Dis Description Space required 80 8MB The VLC ActiveX plugin YideoL4 amp N YLC media player 4 Finished the installation then you can see the live video in the browser D Link DCS 942L User Manual 18 Section 3 mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various details about your camera Device Name The Device Name is a u
52. n with any other antenna or transmitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States please contact the corresponding local D Link office Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms D Link DCS 942L User Manual 71 Appendix E Registration Registration Register your product online at registration dlink com Yi Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish
53. n IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Step 1 Windows 7 Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center Windows Vista Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center gt Manage Network Connections Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Step 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties AE General Step 4 4 eS You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address i192 168 0 52 number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 Tea Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of yo
54. nect to the DDNS server Timeout You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours D Link DCS 942L User Manual 31 Section 4 Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to configure the image settings for your camera Brightness Control Allows you to adjust the brightness level Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast level Mirror Horizontally flip the video Light Source This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the lens for optimum performance for either indoor or outdoor settings White Balance Allows you to set the camera to automatically set the white balance of the image Saturation Allows you to adjust the saturation level B W Changes the images recorded on the camera to be in black and white Flip Select this box to vertically flip the video If the camera is installed upside down Flip Image and Mirror should both be checked Frequency Adjusts the video output By default this is set to Auto but you may override the setting by manually selecting either 50Hz or 60Hz depending on the television system used in your region of the world Slow Shutter Allows you to select a slow shutter speed so as to capture more light in the image You can select from 1 15 second 1 10 second 1 7 5 second or 1 3 75 second Change to the image settings are effective immediately D Link DCS 942L User Manual Product DCS 9
55. nique name that you can give to your device to help you identify it Clicking on the Device Name will open a window for you to log in to your camera s configuration interface Then it will open the Maintenance gt Admin page where you can change your Device Name mydlink Camera Password Displays the current password for your camera s Myo configuration interface Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will either vesan show or hide the password Clicking on the Password will open a window for you to log in to your camera s configuration interface Then it will open the Maintenance gt Admin page where you can change your Password mydlink No Displays the mydlink number of your device Model Name Displays the model name of your device MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your device Device activated On Displays the time and date that your device was added to mydlink Support This section provides you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your product D Link DCS 942L User Manual Live Video Camera Info Camera Name DCS 942L mydlink No 44441265 Model Name DCS 942L MAC 1CAFF774AA01 Camera activated on 2011 07 14 10 06 14 You can set ance configuration by clicking Advance Setting Button jour camera by clicking Delete Camera button Quick Installation Guide cos mydlink mydlink on mobile 19 Section 4 Configuration Configur
56. ot all routers are the same so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to open ports Enter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router Please make sure to check the box next to the camera name on the Virtual Server List to enable your settings VIRTUAL SERVER The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP or Web Servers Save Settings Don t Save Settings 24 VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST Port Name Public DCS 942L HTTP m 80 IP Address Private 192 168 0 120 Computer Name m 380 Name Public DCS 942L Application Name jw 554 v IP Address Private 192 168 0 120 Computer Name 554 Name Public o Application Name v 0 IP Address Private 0 0 0 0 Computer Name w 0 D Link DCS 942L User Manual Traffic Type Protocol Schedule Tcp m Always Inbound Filter 6 Allow All x Protocol Schedule TcR iv Always Inbound Filter 6 Allow All x Protocol Schedule Tce lw Always Inbound Filter 6 Allow All Helpful Hints Check the Application computer fro of DHCP cli 51 Section 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS 942L Read the following descriptions if
57. ow Hidden Key 6 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 0 Rescan_ SURUEILLANCE Save Settings Don t Save Settings Helpful Hin 30 Section 4 Configuration DDNS This section allows you to configure the DDNS setting for your camera DDNS will allow all users to access your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address Product DCS 942L Firmware version 1 00 DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS Helpful Hints The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to use a domain name that you have purchased www yourdomain com to access your camera with a dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet service providers assign dynamic changing IP addresses By using a DDNS service you can enter your domain name to connect to your camera no matter what your IP address is Sign up for D Link s Free DDNS service at www DLinkDDNS com Save Settings Il Don t Save Settings DYNAMIC DNS SETTING E pons Server Address www dlinkddns com lt lt Select DDNS Server v Host Name User Name Password Confirm Password Timeout 576 Status Disabled l Save Settings I Don t Save Settings SURUEILLANCE DDNS Click to enable the DDNS function Server Address Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the drop down menu Host Name Enter the host name of the DDNS server User Name Enter your username or e mail address used to connect to the DDNS Password Enter your password used to con
58. ring recording images to a hard drive viewing up to 32 cameras on one screen and taking snapshots IR LED for Day and night functionality The built in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of up to 16 feet 5 meters D Link DCS 942L User Manual 7 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View A AQ Passive Infrared Sensor PIR for motion detection IR Sensor IR LED Camera Lens Microphone D Link DCS 942L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot iil D Link DCS 942L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Rear View Headphone Speaker Jack Ethernet Port Power Receptor Power LED i nat SS WPS LED J WPS Button Pa Camera Stand D Link DCS 942L User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the top panel at the rear of the DCS 942L and attach it to the network Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the rear panel of the DCS 942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the DCS 942L is illuminated 9 D Link DCS 942L User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation Wireless In
59. rldwide leader and award winning designer developer and manufacturer of networking products D Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford D Link has all the products you need to build your network How does wireless work Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor access point as seen in the picture the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues D Link DCS 942L User Manual 57 Appendix A Wireless Basics Who uses wireless Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wir
60. s a registered trademark of D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners D Link DCS 942L User Manual 69 Appendix E Warranty Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2011 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved 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 FCC Statement 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 communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment doe
61. s 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 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 and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If this device is going to be operated in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency range then it is restricted in indoor environment only D Link DCS 942L User Manual 70 Appendix E Warranty IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunctio
62. ser Manual 5 Section 1 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS 942L Enhanced Wireless N Day amp Night Home Network Camera The DCS 942L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home Unlike a standard webcam the DCS 942L is a complete system with a built in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance The DCS 942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC Notebook over your local network or through the Internet via a web browser The simple installation and intuitive web based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet Fast Ethernet or 802 11n g wireless network The DCS 942L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost effective home security solution D Link DCS 942L User Manual 6 Section 1 Product Overview Features Simple to Use The DCS 942L is a stand alone system with a built in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards The DCS 942L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox and Safari Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP IP networking HTTP and other Internet related protocols The DCS 942L can also be integrated easily into other Internet Intranet applications because of its standards based features 802 11n Wireless or Ethernet Fast Ethernet Support The DCS 94
63. settings may cause Default Gateway Router 192 168 0 1 the failure of transmissions to a different subnet Optional Primary DNS 172 19 10 32 Optional Primary DNS Primary domain name server that translates Optional Secondary DNS 172 19 10 33 names to IP addresses Optional Secondary DNS Secondary domain name server to backup Back Next _Cancel the Primary DNS Click Next to continue D Link DCS 942L User Manual 24 Section 4 Configuration If you are required to connect using PPPoE select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your PPPoE connection A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your camera over the Internet when you have an IP address that changes each time you connect to the Internet If you have a Dynamic DNS account click Enable and enter the following details Server Address Dynamic Domain Name Server will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified The username and password are required when using the DDNS service DDNS Click to enable the DDNS function Server Address Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu Host Name Enter the host name of the DDNS server If your ISP is using PPPoE please enable this setting and enter your ISP Username and Password Then click on the Next button Please contact your ISP if you do not know your Username and Password V Enabled Username e g 123456 hinet net Password
64. stallation Considerations The D Link Wireless Network Camera lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network However the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between your adapter and other network devices such as your Network Camera each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position your devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may weaken the wireless signal Try to position your access points wireless routers and other networking devices where the signal passes through drywall or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and
65. ters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DCS 942L User Manual 60 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link adapter by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server i e wireless router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Seach box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may blocka DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot e g hotel coffee shop airport please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings D Link DCS 942L User Manual ct C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 26001 lt C Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings gt ipconf ig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix z 5 7 114 255 255 255 0 10 5271 Default Gateway C Documents and Settings 61 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign a
66. twork status Please note that the higher setting can obtain better quality However it will use more resources within your network Encode Type Resolution FPS bps RTSP URL H 264 320x240 v 30 1Mbps play2 sdp VIDEO PROFILE 3 Encode Type Resolution FPS JPEG Quality RTSP URL JPEG 640x480 v 10 Good X play3 sdp bps Select the bitrate to assign the video This is a constant bitrate A higher bitrate will result in better looking video at the expense of a larger file size JPEG Quality quality of JPEG VIDEO PROFILE 4 FOR MOBILE DEVICE ONLY Encode Type Resolution FPS bps RTSP URL MPEG4 320x240 v 5 v 384 Kbps v 3gpp The URL used to connect to the camera DAY NIGHT MODE JPEG Quality Select one of five levels of image quality Highest High Medium Low and Lowest Day Night mode Manual IR X Day Night mode Select night mode to us era s IR LED in a dim light area AUDIO SETUP RTSP URL The URL used to connect to the camera when i E Speaker viewing from QuickTime or a mobile device Volume 50 Microphone Volume 50 Day Night Mode Allows you to control the IR LEDs on the front of the camera Save Settings Don t Save Settings Audio Setup Allows you to enable or disable and adjust the volume level of the speaker and microphone Click Save Settings to save your changes SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 33 Section 4
67. ur router 192 168 0 1 Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 The Secondary DNS is not Use the following DNS server addresses needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Prefered DNS server 12 168 0 1 Alternate DNS server Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DCS 942L User Manual 62 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS e Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Mac OS e Internet Explorer 7 or above Firefox 3 5 or above Safari 4 or Google Chrome e NETWORKING PROTOCOL e IPV4 ARP TCP UDP ICMP e DHCP Client e NTP Client D Link e DNS Client e DDNS Client Dyndns and D Link e SMTP Client e FTP Client e HTTP Server e PPPoE e UPnP Port Forwarding e 3GPP Video only e Bonjour BUILT IN NETWORK INTERFACE e 10 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet 802 11g n WLAN WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY 802 11g n Wireless with WEP WPA WPA2 security WIRELESS TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER e 16dbm for 11b 12 dbm for 11g 12 dbm for 11n typical D Link DCS 942L User Manual SDRAM e 128 MB FLASH MEMORY e 16MB RESET BUTTON e Reset to factory default VIDEO CODECS e H 264 e MPEG 4 e MJPEG VIDEO FEATURES e Adjustable image size and quality e Time stamp and text overlay e Flip and Mirror RESOLUTION e 640 x 480 at up to 30 fps e 320 x 240 at up to 30 fps e 160x 112 at up to 30 fps
68. urity features of WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The 2 major improvements over WEP Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature ensures that the keys haven t been tampered with WPA2 is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point D Link DCS 942L User Manual 45 Section 5 Security Configuring the DCS 942L with a Router D Link s DCS 942L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications The DCS 942L can be used with any wired or 802 11n g wireless router This section explains how to view the c
69. use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home business or public access wireless networks Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard the D Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want when and where you want it You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link DCS 942L User Manual 56 Appendix A Wireless Basics What is Wireless Wireless or WiFi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires WiFi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network Why D Link Wireless D Link is the wo
70. you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista and XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples 1 What is Remote Access How do I enable it Remote Access allows you to access your camera from any PC connected to the Internet through a web browser This lets you view your camera feed and manage your camera s settings when you re away from home To enable Remote Access simply go through the Camera Installation Wizard included on the Installation CD that came in your package You can also download the wizard from the following websites mydlink mydlink 0 A Sign in to mydiinh y o c lt DCS 930L DCS 932L DCS 1100 DCS 1100L arg Wizard User Manual Firmware Quick Installation mydlink English Gica Guide aa mydlink on mobile KAO Firmware2 English O Remember me amas e Signin B JG Forgot your password Not Registered ype y What s mydlink Access Anywhere Product Family Experience mydlink 3 Support page for selecting See your home from anywhere Camera to download the online With mydlink enabled network cameras wiza rd it s simple to keep an eye on your home and everything in it from anywhere Global D Link About mydlipt Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Copyright 2008 2011 D Link Corp All rights reserved More Details gt News amp M
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