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1. 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 Ba Snapshot Type You can set snapshot codec from profile3 JPEG Signal snapshot or 6 snapshot here FTP Server Port 6 snapshot Select to take continuous 6 pictures for each snapshot User Name Password Path Filename Prefix Interval 300 Seconds range 10 to 86400 seconds Target You can select the target as FTP or E mail for the snapshot Passive Mode E mail Save Settings Don t Save Settings SURUEILLANCE 35 Section 4 Configuration SD Recording This option allows you to configure and scheduling the recording of your camera You can record video to the local SD Card SD recording Trigger by Motion Schedule Always Recording Type SD Card Keep Free Space Cyclic Check this checkbox to enable the recording feature Select whether the event is triggered by Motion Schedule or if the video is Always recording You can click only during after choose day and time It begins SD recording after a motion is detected click day and time for SD recording in a specified time Continuous SD recording You can select recording as Snapshot or video Video you can set recording codec from profile 2 MPEG4 H 264 pre event recording and post event r
2. Select Constant bitrate CBR for fixed the bandwidth consumption Quality will depend on the quality options Low Fair Standard Good Excellent to adjust bitrate automatically 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 Select one of five levels of image quality Highest High Medium Low and Lowest The URL used to connect to the camera when viewing from QuickTime or a mobile device Allows you to control the IR LEDs on the front of the camera Allows you to enable or disable and adjust the volume level of the speaker and microphone Click Save Settings to save your changes D Link DCS 942L User Manual Product DCS 942L Setup Wizard Network Dynamic DNS Image Setup Audio and Video Video Clip Snapshot SD Recording Motion Detection 5D Management psumvencance You may configure audio and video settings 4 video profiles here Profile 3 has been set for snapshot and profile 4 is set for your mobile phone or PDA device Save Settings Don t Save Settings VIDEO PROFILE 1 Encode Type Resolution FPS H 264 e 640x480 30 CER VIDEO PROFILE 2 Encode Type Resolution FPS H 264 e 320x240 10 CBR VIDEO PROFILE 3 Encode Type Resolution FPS 10 Quality VIDEO PROFILE 4 FOR MOBILE DEVICE ONLY JPEG 640x480 Encode Type Resolution F
3. 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 block a 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 e COWWINDOWS system3 cmd exe Microsoft Windows AP Version 5 1 2600 LC Copyright 1985 2601 Microsoft Corp G Documents and Settings ipconfig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DANS Suffix dlink IE Address 22 4 eee s IAS ZU TI4 Subnet Mask s 265 2505 255 8 Default Gateway z A C Documents and Settings 61 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an 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 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 cli
4. 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 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 Wi
5. 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 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 adapters 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 At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the
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7. L 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 D Link DCS 942L User Manual 42 Section 4 Configuration The system log records camera events that have occurred D Link DCS 942L User Manual Product DCS 942L Firmware version 1 00 DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints The system log records camera events that have occurred CURRENT LOG 2011 01 01 00 02 48 admin is streaming video 2011 01 01 00 02 48 admin is streaming video Device Info Log You can save the log to your local hard drive by clicking the Download button and you can clear the log by clicking on the Clear button 2011 01 01 02 40 50 admin is streaming 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 provi
8. P TCP UDP ICMP e DHCP Client e NTP Client D Link DNS Client DDNS Client Dyndns and D Link e SMTP Client e FTP Client HTTP Server e PPPoE UPnP Port Forwarding e 3GPP Video only Bonjour BUILT IN NETWORK INTERFACE e 10 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet e 802 11b g n WLAN WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY e 802 11b g n Wireless with WEP WPA WPA2 security WIRELESS TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER e 16 dbm for 11b 12 dbm for 11g 12 dbm for 11n typical D Link DCS 942L User Manual SDRAM e 128 MB FLASH MEMORY e 16 MB RESET BUTTON e Reset to factory default VIDEO CODECS H 264 Mpeg4 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 160x112 at up to 30 fps 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 e 1lux F2 8 VIEW ANGLE e Horizontal 45 3 e Vertical 34 5 e Diagonal 54 9 IR LED e 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 mo
9. P 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 camera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network Components Needed e 1 DCS 942L Network Camera e 1 Ethernet Cable e 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 we
10. PS 320x240 lt CBR DAY NIGHT MODE MPEG4 Day Night Mode Auto AUDIO SETUP Speaker Volume Microphone Volume Encode Method bps 2 Mbps Encode Method bps 256 Kbps Encode Method Quality Good Encode Method bps 384 Kbps Save Settings Don t Save Settings RTSP URL play1 sdp RTSP URL play2 sdp RTSP URL play3 sdp RTSP URL 3gpp Firmware Versior 1 10 MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints Bar er Res solution FPS a ore work band idth Encode Type Select the video codec JPEG MPEG4 or Resolution The a e an IS dia kak d on display s FPS The amount of image frames rendered by the camera per secor nd ee camera oper atio n Higher value means a higher quality image but consumes more network bandwidth Quality Set the quality for im age RTSP URL The URL used to connect to the camera when viewing from QuickTime or a mobile dev fic e Day Night Mode Select nigh it mode to use camera s IR LED in a dim light area Speaker When this option is selected you can talk mak our PC s micro sph one and your voice will be heard the external sees connected to the camera Microphone Enable this feature to hear au idio from the camera s microphone 32 Section 4 Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal P
11. USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 Pa vc gt Pa D Link SURUEILLANCE 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 HEEE HI a OOOO o oo O Oo March 16 2012 DCS 942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1 01 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 2012 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 OV LV l V x s disku lai sare diye san ak say Hon sikl Ku en K s n kw sk adek DCO MIU ll si 4i s54 i ae er n de d n k WERIN ONAN ku E DAWA W 19 Manual R VISIONS cccccccccssssssssssssssssesescscsesesesesesesesseseseseseeeeeers 2 Using the Configuration Men U rrmrereeeeereee 19 TED QOT ANS
12. b 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 942L 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 networks Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser administrators can configure and manage the Network Camera directly from its own Web page via Intran
13. b 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 Installation 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 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 Installation 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 th
14. by http 192 168 0 102 The site says DCS 942L User Name Password D Link DCS 942L User Manual 19 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 feed of video from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera s web interface D Link ocs Jf LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE Qaam Bh la Pj Pj zomo tell ae SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 20 Section 4 Configuration Button Name Profile buttons Use these buttons to switch between video profiles Refer to page 32 for more information on setting up profiles Snapshot button Takes a snapshot of the image currently displayed on the screen and write it to a file on the hard drive in the folder Full Screen button Makes the video occupy the entire of the J browser screen for easier viewing of the video specified using the Storage folder button Video recording button Triggers the camera s recording function wid This will record the video displayed on the screen and write it to a file on the hard drive in the folder specified using the age folder button Storage f Storage folder button Sets the storage folder for snapshots and g video recordings Listen button Sends the audio r
15. cifications 63 D Link DCS 942L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents e DCS 942L Enhanced Wireless N Day amp Night Network Camera e CAT5 Ethernet Cable e Power Adapter e Manual and Software on CD e Quick Install Guide e Mounting Kit 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 wireless network D Link DCS 942L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS 942L Enhanced Wireless N Day amp Night 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 we
16. ck Properties Step 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties poe General Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports the L AN P add ress on you r router this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where Xisanumber Obtain an IP address automaticaly between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway se the folowing IP address P address Ben Ne A ODA the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 s r ubnet mask 255 255 255 Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 The Secondary DNS is not bebo abe LSet A needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Use the following DNS server addresses emai 12 168 0 Step 5 Alternate DNS server u 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 or Linux e Internet Explorer 7 or above Firefox 3 5 or above Safari 4 or Chrome 8 0 NETWORKING PROTOCOL IPV4 AR
17. ck Save Settings to save your changes E mail Target You can select the Save Settings Don t Save Settings target as FTP or E mail for the video dip SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 34 Section 4 Configuration Snapshot is a feature to send static images captured by the camera via FTP or E MAIL when a trigger is activated Snapshot Check this box to enable the Snapshot function Trigger By Select whether the event is triggered by Motion Schedule or if the video is Always recording Snapshot Type Select whether to take a single snapshot or to take 6 snapshots with a 1 second interval between them Target Select where you want the snapshot to be sent lt may be 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 Snapshot LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Setup Wizard Helpful Hints In order to enable your camera to take snapshots you must select the checkbox of Snapshot Then you can determine the trigger event s and FTP and or email notification s Save Settings Don t Save Settings Snapshot is the ability re or send Profile 0 3 P server based on motion detection external sensor input triggered SNAPSHOT Trigger by Motion Begin snapshot after a motion is detected Schedule Snapshot in a specified time Always Continuous Snapshot Snapshot Trigger by Always
18. des 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 security 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 WE
19. e 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 Al Of your Internet and network connection detai ae dispkayed on this page The firmware verson is also dspayed here Teme 2007 10 90 PM 10 10 33 firmware Version 1 02 2006 10 13 gt DHO Clere Active commectect recta NyA 00 19 38 03 04 59 gt 210 21 33 48 255 255 255 246 210 21 33 254 168 95 1 1 660 0 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 Firmware version 1 01 MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints You can configure your LAN and Internet settings here Select if you are Save Settings Don t Save Settings assigned to your automatically LAN SETTINGS utom li HTTP Port LAN SETTINGS Allocate the port of gt camera to allow you to J Automatic IP Address connect via a sta ndard Static IP Addr
20. e 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 6 then you will need to upgrade your Web browser software in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera 11 The PIR is no operation well how can improve the PIR quality For the Passive Infrared Sensor PIR to function properly it is required to have direct line of site to the object When the room has many obstacles or the line of site is obstructed by glass the PIR will not function properly When the environment temperature is too high the PIR detection will slow down and should not be mistaken for a faulty PIR This Network Camera can only be installed indoors Do not install this camera in a place where IR interference can be a problem IR interference can be found close to glass doors or windows where direct sunlight can cause interference or in the path of car headlights D Link DCS 942L User Manual 54 Section 6 Troubleshooting Do not install this camera next to or in front of an air conditioner outlet or vent Do not install this camera close to wireless devices with high frequencies as the PIR is easily affected by RF radiation The PIR functions at be
21. eceived from the r camera s microphone through to the PC s speakers Talk button Sends audio from a microphone connected to the PC through to the speakers connected to the camera REEL EEE IR LED On Off button Turns the Infrared lights on or off Only appear the icon when you set to manual IR Zoom buttons Zooms in or out of the picture oom in out D Link DCS 942L User Manual 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 manually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup Product DCS 942L DCS 342L LIVE VIDEO Setup Wizard Dynamic DNS Audio and Video Time and Date Video Clip Moton Detection SD Management SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual In this section you can setup the IP camera s network interface settings If you are configuring this device for the first time D Link recommends that you select the Internet Connection Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on screen If you wish to modify or configure the IP camera settings manualy you may select the Manual Internet Connection Setup to input the network setting Internet Connection Setup Wizard Manual Internet Connection Setup In this section you can setup the IP camera s Motion Detection setti
22. eck this box to enable the Video Clip function Helpful Hints j Video Clip is a feature to send video dips via FTP or E Mail when a trigger is activated Video Clip is the ability Trigger By Select whether the event is triggered by Motion Wireless Setu TENTE ANA MUA ae ee es nen Schedule or if the video is Always recording external sensor input e e e triggered Video Clip Type Displays the profile used for the recording and GE __ AA e z W Video Clip allows you to specify whether to start recording inna TE a cn ene er a motion is up to 5 seconds before the event to ensure the Video Clip Type detected event is captured and the maximum duration of e Source Profle 2 Configurable in Audio And Video Vadaa doping 2 i Pre event recording 5 Seconds between 0 to 5 seconds piema time the video clip Maximum duration 10 Seconds between 5 to 10 seconds er video Tut a T e e k n deo Clip type Target Select where you want the video clip to be sent rtp You can set video cip codec from profile2 It may be uploaded to an FTP or E mailed to an iii O teas User Name event recording and e mail address Maximum duration here Password Path Filename Prefix Interval 300 Seconds range 60 to 86400 seconds Pre event recording Specify how much seconds of video will recorded before the video clip is taken Maximum duration Specify how much seconds of video clip Passive Mode Cli
23. econdary DNS Secondary domain name server to backup the Primary DNS PPPoE Settings If you are using a PPPoE connection enable it and enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE account You can get this information from your Internet service provider ISP D Link DCS 942L User Manual Firmware version 1 01 Product DCS 942L MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO Setup W Helpful Hints You can configure your LAN and Internet settings here Select if you are z running a DHCP server Save Settings Dont Save Settings on vour network and assigned to your camera automatically LAN SETTINGS HTTP Port Allocate the port of camera to allow you to connect via a standard web browser C Automatic IP Address RTSP Port Allocate the port of camera to allow you to connect by using QuickTime or streaming mobile devices IPv4 Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Router 192 168 0 1 Optional Primary DNS 192 168 0 20 255 255 255 0 UPnP Optional Secondary DNS Enable UPnP will allow PPPoE you to d ISCOV elban mera User Name Password Enable Bor jour will allow you to discover camera with an Apple Status computer PORT SETTINGS HTTP Port Confirm Password RTSP Port UPnP UPnP UPnP Port Forward External HTTP 80 External RTSP 554 W Bonjour Save Settings Don t Save Settings SURUEILLANCE 27 Section 4 Configuration Port Se
24. ecording from Audio and Video You can set how much free space to keep in SD card and if recording cyclically or not Set the capacity of your local SD Card to prevent the system from becoming unstable continues recording and this option is selected it will cause the oldest snapshot video files to be deleted when the system requires storage space for new snapshot video files D Link DCS 942L User Manual DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO SD RECORDING SD Recording Trigger by Always Recording Type Snapshot Source Profile 3 Configurable in Audio and Video Video Source Profile 2 Configurable in Audio and Video SD Card Keep Free Space 64 v Cyclic Save Settings Don t Save Settings MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Here you may configure and schedule the recording of you camera You must select the checkbox of SD Recording to turn on the feature Save Settings Don t Save Settings MB minimum is 30 Helpful Hints SD Recording is the ability to record video or snapshot per second to local SD Card based on motion detection or in a specified time Trigger by Motion Begin SD recording after a motion is detected Schedule SD recording in a specified time Always Continuous SD recording Recording Type You can set recording codec from profile 2 MPEG4 H 264 pre event recording and post event recording here You can also select recording as Snapsh
25. er 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 24 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 DCS5 942L Select the time zone that the camera is in so that scheduled events occur at the correct time If your time zone observes i i j 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 select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically k Time Zone GMT 08 00 Taipei or select Set date and time manually to enable drop down menus so that you can set the start and end time of daylight V Enable Daylight Saving saving yourself Auto Daylight Saving Set date and time manually l l Offset 41 00 Click Next to continue Month Week Day of week Hour Minute Start time 3 2 Sunday 2 End time 1i i Sunday 2 D Link DCS 942L User Manual 25 Section 4 Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for conf
26. ess web browser IPv4 Address 192 168 0 20 Hetil Allocate the port of Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 camera to allow you to Default Gateway Router 192 168 0 1 Optional Primary DNS Optional Secondary DNS Enable UPnP w you to dis rer ner IPE as an UPnP device in PORT SETTINGS the network HTTP Port Bonjour nable Bonjour will allow RTSP Port External HTTP 80 External RTSP 554 Apple Bonjour Save Settings Don t Save Settings SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 48 Section 5 Security Router Set Up and Installation 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
27. et 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 Intranet or Internet Other features include image monitoring 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 D Link DCS 942L User Manual Hardware Overview Front View IR Sensor Camera Lens Passive Infrared Sensor PIR for motion detection IR LED Microphone Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View ae __ ____ Micro SD card slot D Link DCS 942L Use
28. firmware versions available LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints System firmwar rad be available for Ei ded to k To upgrade the firmware on your DCS 942L please download and az neyekanann Serie Cae eauC ed eleyke tarn EDI rw save the latest firmware version from the D Link Support Page to your eae KRE SEMELE SEKRAN CEK R local hard drive Locate the f le on your local hard drive by using the To upgrade the firmware on your IP camera please download and save the latest firmware ji jj version from the D Link Support Page to your local hard drive Locate the file on your local hard Browse button Then click the Upload button to start the firmware drive by cicking the Browse button Once you have found and opened the fie using the browse button cick the Upload button to start the firmware upgrade upgrade FIRMWARE INFORMATION Current Firmware Version 1 00 Current Firmware Date 2010 04 29 FIRMWARE UPGRADE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 41 Section 4 Configuration Status Device Info This section displays detailed information about your device and BTR Firmware version 1 00 network settings LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAINTENANCE Device Info Helpful Hints All of your network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also This page displays all displayed here the information about the camera and network settings INFORMATION ing Camera Name DCS 942
29. h 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 worldwide 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 com
30. hat it is forgotten User Account User account is given to an user a privilege to login into Live View page and use functions in the page RTSP Authentication Enable user validation for RTSP streaming HTTP Authentication Enable user validation for HTTP streaming Snapshot URL Authentication Enable user validation for Snapshot URL D Enable OSD the camera name and time will be displayed on the video screen LED light Power Link Normal LED blinking depending on power and linkage status off Always turn off LED Flicker Always flicking LED 39 Section 4 Configuration System This section allows you to save and restore your configuration WESS zz in restore the factory settings and or restart the camera LIVE VIDEO SETUP MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP i Helpful Hints Here you may backup restore and reboot your camera After the factory s default settings have been restored use the SYSTEM installation wizard software provided with Save To Local Hard Drive Save Configuration your camera to search and connect to the Load From Local Hard Drive Load Configuration camera Restore To Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults Reboot Device Reboot Device SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 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
31. he 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 Wireless Product DCS 942L Firmware version 1 01 OCS 942L LIVE VIDEO Setup Wizard In this section you can setup and configure the wireless settings for your camera Wireless Network Name Site Survey Wireless Mode Security Mode Key MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Save Settings Don t Save Settings WIRELESS CONFIGURATION dlink S59 ist Resan Infrastructure None E Show Hidden Key Save Settings Don t Save Sett
32. ings Helpful Hints Please enable wireless first before configuring camera s wireless connectio choose which wirel network for the connection by using the pull down menu of Site SSID manually Network Name Service Set Identifier SSID is the name of your wireless network such as Default Conference My network and etc Wireless Mode There are two connection modes 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 which connects the PC directly to the DCS 942L Security Mode None This option makes the camera visible to all devices on the network No encryption is provided WEP Allows communication only with other devices that have the identical Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP settings WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Both modes will require you to input a pre shared Key for the connection that is held between the camera and the wireless device SURUEILLANCE 29 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 01 OCS 942L LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Setup Wizard Helpful Hints The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to use a domain name that you have purchased Dynamic DNS
33. ion Detection SD Management 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 LIVE VIDEO F Enable Video Motion 7 Enable PIR PIR Sensitivity Low Sensitivit 0 100 Drawing Mode Draw motion area 7 Erase motion area Sensitivity Set the sensitivity of camera to trigger motion detection High sensitivity makes the motions easier to be detected Draw motion area Drag your mouse to add motion detection range Erase motion area Drag your mouse to erase motion detection range Enable PIR When this option is selected use PIR passive infrared to detect motion Click Save Settings to save your changes D Link DCS 942L User Manual 37 Section 4 Configuration SD Management You could browse and manage the record files which stored in SD Card Format SD Card Delete Name Size Refresh Files per page Pages Click this icon to automatically format the SD Card and create folder for video Click the checkbox in front of the Delete button to select all the files and catalogs below The Delete button is used to delete the files or catalogs which are selected The name of file or catalog The file s size Click it reload data to webpage how many file
34. irmation If you are happy with the selected configuration Below is a summary of your camera settings Click on the Back button to review or modify settings or click Apply otherwise click Back to make the required changes 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 26 Section 4 Configuration Network This section allows you to configure your network settings Automatic IP Select this connection if you have a DHCP server Address running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to your camera automatically Static IP Address You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other network information from your network administrator for your camera A static IP address will ease you for accessing your camera in the future IPv4 Address The fixed IP address Subnet Mask The default value is 255 255 255 0 Used to determine if the destination is the same subnet Default Gateway The gateway used to forward frames to destinations in a different subnet Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to a different subnet Optional Primary DNS Primary domain name server that translates names to IP addresses Optional S
35. is useful if www yourdomain com to access your camera with a dynamically assigned IP address Most you have a DSL or Cable 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 Don t Save Settings of connecting through an IP address DYNAMIC DNS SETTING Server Address dlinkddns com lt lt Select DDNS Server Host Name User Name Password Confirm Password Timeout Status Save Settings Don t Save Settings SURUEILLANCE 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 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 D Link DCS 942L User Manual 30 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 set
36. justable to control the contrast of colors between the object It helps to improve the image under a dull grey SKY B W Select to enable or disable black and white mode for your camera Mirror Select this feature to obtain mirror image Flip Select this feature when your camera is installed up side down on the ceiling Frequency You may need to choose 50 or 60 Hz frequency depends on country White balance It is Auto by default It will remove the unrealistic color casts so that objects which appear white are rendered white in the video Slow Shutter Select minimum shutter speed wnen light SURUEILLANCE 31 Section 4 Configuration for your camera Video Profile Encode Type Resolution FPS Encode Method bps JPEG Quality RTSP URL Day Night Mode Audio Setup Audio and Video This section allows you to configure the audio and video settings This section allows you to change the Encode Type Resolution FPS and Quality The compression format used when viewing your camera Select the desired video resolution from three formats 640x480 320x240 and 160x120 The higher setting can obtain better quality However it will use more resource within your network Select the optimal setting depending on your network Status Please note that the higher setting can obtain better quality However it will use more resources within your network
37. mage and check a box to put the current time on the image also 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 e 2T D Link DCS 942L User Manual DCS 942L LIVE VIDEO SETUP 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 ADMIN PASSWORD SETTING Old Password New Password Confirm New Password ADD USER ACCOUNT User Name New Password Confirm New Password USER LIST User Name AUTHENTICATION RTSP Authentication HTTP Authentication DEVICE SETTING Camera Name Wl osp Label Time Stamp LED light 20 users maximum User list V Snapshot URL Authentication http 192 168 0 101 imaqe jpeq cqi Firmware version 1 00 MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP 30 characters maximum 30 characters maximum 30 characters maximum 30 characters maximum 36 characters maximum 30 characters maximum Helpful Hints For security purposes it is recommended to change the password for your administrator account Be sure to write down the new password to avoid having to reset the camera in the event t
38. nbound Filter will be enabled If you 0 0 0 0 Migal computer Name la Computer Name Mame d Allow All do na it see 2 the E D Link DCS 942L User Manual 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 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 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 DCS 942L http DCS 942L mydlink com 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 front 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
39. 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 2007 20 10 PM 10 10 33 LOZ 2006 10 13 me Active Connected connected his 00 19 58 03 104 E39 zi0 21 13 48 L 255 255 255 248 200 21 33 254 268 95 1 1 0 0 0 0 OO 1 9 58 03 04 E8 Lez 166 0 1 i 285 255 258 U per Enabled 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 942L 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 route
40. ngs 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 wish to modify or configure the Motion Detection manually select the Manual Motion Detection Setup Motion Detection Setup Wizard Manual Motion Detection Setup Firmware version 1 01 MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints If you are an advanced user and have configured an Internet camera before click Manual Internet Connection Setup to input all settings manually If you consider yourself an advanced user and wou want to manually set up motion detection settings click Manual Motion Detection Setup to input all the settings manually 22 Section 4 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your new D Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet Click Next to continue Select how the camera will connect to the Internet If you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet select Automatic IP If your ISP has assigned you a static IP select Static IP Address and enter the following details IP Address The fixed IP address Subnet Mask The default value is 255 255 255 0 Used to determine if the destination is the same subnet Default Gateway Router The gateway used to forward frames to destinations in a differe
41. nt subnet Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to a different subnet Optional Primary DNS Primary domain name server that translates names to IP addresses Optional Secondary DNS Secondary domain name server to backup the Primary DNS Click Next to continue D Link DCS 942L User Manual This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure and connect your D Link 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 Step 1 LAN Settings Step 2 Internet Settings Step 3 DDNS Settings Step 4 Camera Name Settings Step 5 Time Zone Step 6 Setup Complete Please select whether your camera will connect to the Internet with an Automatic or a Static IP 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 Address to manually assign an IP address before clicking on the Next button O Automatic IP Address Static IP Address IPv4 Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask Fs to a Be oo Default Gateway Router 192 168 0 1 Optional Primary DNS 172 19 10 32 Optional Secondary DNS 172 19 10 33 23 Section 4 Configuration If you are required to connect using PPPoE select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your PPPoE c
42. onnection 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 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 Jynn w DlinkDDNS com Sign up for D Link s Free DDNS service at htt M Enable Server Address Www DynDNS org lt lt Select DDNS Server Host Name User Name Password Verify Password Timeout 3 6 Hour 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 serv
43. ot of Video SD Card You can set how much free space to keep in SD card and if recording cyclicly or not Keep Free Space Set the capacity of your local SD Card to prevent the system from becoming unstable Cyclic When this option is selected it will cause the oldest snapshot files to be deleted when the system requires storage space for new snapshot files SURUEILLANCE 36 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 LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS Helpful Hints Enable Video Select 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 Sensitivity Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion Please enter a value between 0 and 100 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 SD Recording Mot
44. our camera s configuration interface Then it will open the Maintenance gt Admin page where you can change your Device Name 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 Camera Displays the time and date that your device was activated on added to mydlink Advanced You can set up advanced configuration by clicking Setting Advanced Setting Button Delete Camera You can remove your camera by clicking Delete Camera button D Link DCS 942L User Manual DCE JIL 4444138 Ca APPT dak 1 ZWTI UT 1 TIF 14 r kir Ching Arne GET Fine ra bo Clichy Deke Carne Seton Zepp rhgH E 2068 2011 Lek Georg pin ta reserved 18 Section 4 Configuration Configuration 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 such as Mozilla Firefox 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 Authentication Required i Q A username and password are being requested
45. our settings DIR 655 645 aag SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER SERWER Helpful Hints PORT FORWARDING The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection Check the Application to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required This feature is useful for hosting Name drop down online services such as FTP or Web Servers menu for a list of cena a NETWORK FILTER of the predefined server types click the ACCESS CONTROL 24 VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST arrow button next to the drop down menu to fill out the corresponding field SPPLICATION RULES WEBSITE FILTER Port Traffic Type belie eas Name Public Protocol Schedule FIREWALL SETTINGS Dcs s42L eo tcp x Always Ra teeta etna wf com Ti a fro m th 1 list ADVANCED WIRELESS IP Address Private Inbound Filter F r sta P DE C NE 192 168 0 120 Computer Name 80 G Allow All Computer Name drop Hel hame Public Protocol Schedule oe ee LL m i can manually enter the hia PROTECTED DCS 942L Application Name jw 554 TCF Always w IF address of the aas IP Address Private o Inbound Filter Ey en r whic eoa a ADVANCED NETWORK 192 168 0 120 Computer Name Ei aot 6 Allow All median p rt Hame Public Protocol Schedule Application Name t O TCP Always a Select LI IP Add p t bound Fil Geen the virtual server in Address rivate I
46. puter 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 Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a D Link DCS 942L User Manual 57 Appendix A Wireless Basics wireless 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 No need to dedicate office space D Link DCS 942L User Manual 58 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless
47. r While connecting the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot D Link DCS 942L User Manual WPS Button 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 a i i k m i n y Welcome David ion out maar Live Video Camera Info Setup wizard User manual n Firmware Quick Installation Guide GO mydlink mydlink on mobile a Global O Link About mydlink Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Copyright 2008 2011 D Link Cerp 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 A yellow exclamation point indicates that your camera is online but the camera password has changed You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera again G A red X indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely If your camera is offline try the following e Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is
48. r Manual Section 1 Product Overview Rear View Headphone Speaker Jack _ Ethernet Port Power Receptor __ 6 Power LED nt QN WPS LED WPS Button N a 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 D Link DCS 942L User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation Wireless Installation 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
49. r 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 Important 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 Not 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 y
50. roduct DCS 942L Firmware version 1 01 system clocks for your camera De ane War U ea ok oe Oe from the drop down menu Helpful Hints Network Here you may configure the internal clock of your camera Enable Daylight Saving Check this if the camera is in a region Wireless Setu where daylight saving is observed piaren Setting the correct time and time zone will alow you to have accurate logs and proper scheduling for recordings TIME CONFIGURATION Synchronize NTP Server Network Time Protocol will synchronize Time Zone GMT 08 00 Bejing Chongqing Hong Kong Urumai your camera with an Internet time AERA C Auto Daylight Saving server Choose the one that is closest to your camera aiae aia 1 00 Month Week Day of week Hour Minute Set the Date and Time Manually Select this to set the time manually 3 2i sunday 2 fe o x 11 1 Sunday lt 2 ie lo jA e e e e Copy your Computer s Time Click to synchronize the time AAEGAA N TEWE TEK VARA TC P n REET SET DATE AND TIME MANUALLY W Set date and time manually Year 2011 Month 1 Day 1 Hour 23 Minute 6 Second 49 l Copy Your Computer s Time Settings Save Settings Don t Save Settings SURUEILLANCE D Link DCS 942L User Manual 33 Section 4 Configuration Video Clip Video Clip is a feature to send video clips via FTP or E MAIL when a trigger is activated Video Clip Ch
51. s are to be showed on the page maximum 100 files Show the current and total pages D Link DCS 942L User Manual SURUEMLANCE LIVE VIDEO MAINTENANCE STATUS SD Card DCS 342L Files per Page 5 Refresh Il Enes ame 20110521 Total 15556096 KB Used 15365952 KE Free 190144 KE Helpful Hints Format SD Card ck this icon to 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 and then enter the new one in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields 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 User List Select a user from the drop down menu and click Delete to remove the user account from having access to the camera images RTSP Authentication Enable user validation for RTSP streaming HTTP Authentication Enable user validation for HTTP streaming Snapshot URL Authentication Select Enable to allow access to the current camera snapshot via the web address indicated Camera Name Specify a name for your camera OSD In the Label field you may enter a name to display on the i
52. st when detecting lateral movements Radial movements cannot be detected as well as lateral movements Do not install this camera directly under an extreme bright light The PIR cannot fully suppress a bright white light Any movements from an object with a normal body temperature like humans or animals can be detected To avoid any malfunctions install this camera at the proper height To avoid any malfunctions install this camera in an environment with an average temperature of 25 C Only within a distance of 2 5 meters can smaller movements of an object with the average adult human s height be detected Between a distance of 2 5 and 5 meters a larger movement of an object is required for detection Install this camera on a firm static anti shock surface 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 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 bot
53. stallation Consideratione3 12 l l Man enan E nenene ko d y n MekE NR Gen 39 Camera Installation Wizard ere e 13 Admin 3o WPS Push BUtton SCtuD ka ayezenenennr yeye pI HK SUM a rrr JJ 40 mydill1k POR Gall sy cnn men i nee k case d Saka Ri ANN d V k RA K EN 15 Firmware Upgrade r crmrmeeemeeeeee 4 Camera Status ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssses 16 ZE EH HHH 42 EA E 17 Device Info hhimrmhmrmrreeeeereeereeeeeeeeree 42 aha NNN r A E 18 LOG EZ RP eee IK 43 D Link DCS 942L User Manual 3 Table of Contents Wireless Security sosncscsvssiccnscesenesessncsursssnsevecspssectacesosveseass 44 WVIAC TS WEP airone a E E 44 WaS WPA aea a EA EE EA E 45 Configuring the DCS 942L with a Routetr 46 TROUDICSIOO i O i 4 5 5 cis u s nuyes d k ka k d ks od n k Sed U nA h kO WE 52 Wireless BASICS yyy ua l l sekan kel d 04445 900k dev 0 sioen aeni 56 Wireless MOdeS ssessessesseseesseseesseseessessessesseseessessessessessessessessess 60 Networking Basics sseecccccsscccsccccscecscccsccccsecossceosceosseeose 61 Check your IP addreSS ssessseseesseseesseseessessessessessessessessessessesses 61 Statically Assign an IP Address ssessesseesesseeseeseessessessessessess 62 Technical Spe
54. ting 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 942L Setup Wizard IMAGE SETTINGS Brightness Saturation Contrast B W Mirror Flip Indoor Auto x Light Source White balance Frequency Slow Shutter Reset to Default 60Hz Disable Firmware version 1 01 MAINTENANCE STATUS HELP Helpful Hints Contrast can be Brightness It is used to compensate for backlit scenes Saturation It controls the strength of color from black and white to bold colors Contrast Ad
55. tion 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 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 07C 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 FCC Class B e IC e C Tick e CE 64
56. to be accessed outside your local LAN D Link DCS 942L User Manual 53 Section 6 Troubleshooting 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 How can I solve the problem The video images might be noisy if the Network Camera is used in a very low light environment 9 The images are poor quality how can I 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 th
57. ttings 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 to a 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 28 Section 4 Configuration 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 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 done using the on board wireless adapter on the DCS 942L connected to a wireless adapter on the PC Security Mode T
58. 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 centralized 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
59. working properly 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 FAQ Support Language English d i i k m InK y Welcome David Sign out DCS 942L Live Video Camera Info i ail 44441265 Setup wizard User manual n Firmware Quick Installation Guide 608 mydlink tt xa x3 xd amp Global D Link About my dlink Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Copyright 2008 2011 D Link Corp All rights reserved D Link DCS 942L User Manual 17 Section 3 mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various details about your camera Device Name The Device Name is a unique 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 y
60. y 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 36 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 problem 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
61. 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 I 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 is plugged in 3 In addition to using mydlink com is there another way to access my camera remotely over the Internet D Link DCS 942L User Manual 52 Section 6 Troubleshooting 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 The power suppl
62. zard Insert the Installation CD ROM into your computer s optical 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 i l z T l l D Link DCS 942L Enhanced Wireless N Day Night Network Camera Welcome Welcome to the D Link DCS 942L Camera Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the setup of your D Link Camera Select your Language English ewCam Troubleshooting Support i Brae Copyright D Link Corporation Inc All rights reserved Manual Quick Guide Acrobat Reader About D Link DCS 942L User Manual 13 Section 2 Installation WPS Push Button Setup Alternatively you may create a connection to the camera using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS To create a WPS connection Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink Step 2 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 WPS button is on your router please refer to your router s User Manual The DCS 942L will automatically create a wireless connection to your route

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