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... View...8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10 Installation...11 Hardware Installation...11 Wireless Installation Considerations...12 Camera Installation Wizard...13 WPS - Push Button Setup...14 mydlink Portal...15 Camera Status...16 Live Video...17 Camera Info...19 Configuration...20 Using the Configuration Menu...20 Live Video...21 Setup...23 Wizard...23 Internet......35 Snapshot...36 Motion Detect...37 SD Card...38 Maintenance...39 Admin...39 System...40 Firmware Upgrade...41 Status...42 Device Info...42 Log...43 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 3
... View...8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10 Installation...11 Hardware Installation...11 Wireless Installation Considerations...12 Camera Installation Wizard...13 WPS - Push Button Setup...14 mydlink Portal...15 Camera Status...16 Live Video...17 Camera Info...19 Configuration...20 Using the Configuration Menu...20 Live Video...21 Setup...23 Wizard...23 Internet......35 Snapshot...36 Motion Detect...37 SD Card...38 Maintenance...39 Admin...39 System...40 Firmware Upgrade...41 Status...42 Device Info...42 Log...43 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 3
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... DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & 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 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L...
... DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & 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 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L...
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... and surveillance. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. The DCS-942L is a complete system... with your small office or home. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for a complete and cost effective home security solution. D-Link DCS-942L...
... and surveillance. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. The DCS-942L is a complete system... with your small office or home. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for a complete and cost effective home security solution. D-Link DCS-942L...
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... page via the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments, and works with a built-in the world. Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, administrators can access your existing network environment. The Network Camera allows remote access using a Web...
... page via the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments, and works with a built-in the world. Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, administrators can access your existing network environment. The Network Camera allows remote access using a Web...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) for motion detection IR Sensor IR LED Camera Lens Microphone D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 8 Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) for motion detection IR Sensor IR LED Camera Lens Microphone D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 8 Section 1 -
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Product Overview Rear View Headphone/ Speaker Jack Power Receptor Ethernet Port Power LED Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 10 Section 1 -
Product Overview Rear View Headphone/ Speaker Jack Power Receptor Ethernet Port Power LED Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 10 Section 1 -
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...ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your wireless connection may weaken the wireless signal. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. Minimize the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise..., water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through , may limit the range. Be aware of your Network Camera) - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick.
...ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your wireless connection may weaken the wireless signal. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. Minimize the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise..., water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through , may limit the range. Be aware of your Network Camera) - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick.
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera. Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera. Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard.
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... WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Step 2 Press the WPS button on -screen button to your router, please refer to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log ... on an on your camera will blink. The blue WPS status LED above the button will reboot. If you may create a connection to your router. Section 2 - On some routers, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. The DCS-942L will automatically create a ...
... WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Step 2 Press the WPS button on -screen button to your router, please refer to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log ... on an on your camera will blink. The blue WPS status LED above the button will reboot. If you may create a connection to your router. Section 2 - On some routers, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. The DCS-942L will automatically create a ...
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You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 -
You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 -
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...that your camera again. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera is online and ready to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly. • Try restarting your Internet router. • Check your camera's cable ... are secure. • Check to use. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera is lit solid green. Your online status may be accessed...
...that your camera again. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera is online and ready to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly. • Try restarting your Internet router. • Check your camera's cable ... are secure. • Check to use. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera is lit solid green. Your online status may be accessed...
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If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab 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. Video will be displayed. Section 3 -
If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab 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. Video will be displayed. Section 3 -
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Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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 " to install the components. 4. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in your computer. 1. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in the browser. Section 3 -
Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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 " to install the components. 4. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in your computer. 1. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in the browser. Section 3 -
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... that your device was added to your device. Section 3 - MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Model Name: Displays the model name of your camera. Support: This section provides you to log in to mydlink. Clicking on the Password will either show or...
... that your device was added to your device. Section 3 - MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Model Name: Displays the model name of your camera. Support: This section provides you to log in to mydlink. Clicking on the Password will either show or...
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...-in Web configuration utility is blank. After entering your camera into a web browser. To log in the Installation Wizard. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your password, click OK. If you are ready to use ...the User name admin and the password you to allow you created in , use your DCS-942L. Configuration Using the...
...-in Web configuration utility is blank. After entering your camera into a web browser. To log in the Installation Wizard. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your password, click OK. If you are ready to use ...the User name admin and the password you to allow you created in , use your DCS-942L. Configuration Using the...
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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. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 Section 4 - The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface.
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. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 Section 4 - The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface.
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... the video occupy the entire of the browser screen for more information on the hard drive in or out of the picture. Triggers the camera's recording function. Section 4 - Sends the audio received from a microphone connected to the PC through to manual IR) Zooms in the folder...Snapshot button Video recording button Storage folder button Listen button Talk button IR LED On/Off button Zoom buttons D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 S ends audio from the camera's microphone through to the speakers connected to page 33 for easier viewing of the image currently displayed on the...
... the video occupy the entire of the browser screen for more information on the hard drive in or out of the picture. Triggers the camera's recording function. Section 4 - Sends the audio received from a microphone connected to the PC through to manual IR) Zooms in the folder...Snapshot button Video recording button Storage folder button Listen button Talk button IR LED On/Off button Zoom buttons D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 S ends audio from the camera's microphone through to the speakers connected to page 33 for easier viewing of the image currently displayed on the...
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... has assigned you through a step-by-step process to configure your camera will connect to the Internet. Optional Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to continue. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to destinations in a different subnet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Default Gateway (Router): The gateway used to forward...
... has assigned you through a step-by-step process to configure your camera will connect to the Internet. Optional Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to continue. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to destinations in a different subnet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Default Gateway (Router): The gateway used to forward...
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...If you are required when using PPPoE, select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 Section 4 - DDNS: Click to continue. Server Address: Select your PPPoE connection. Host Name: Enter the host name of its ...your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your camera over the Internet when you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following ...
...If you are required when using PPPoE, select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 Section 4 - DDNS: Click to continue. Server Address: Select your PPPoE connection. Host Name: Enter the host name of its ...your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your camera over the Internet when you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following ...
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If your camera. Click Next to enable drop-down menus so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. Configuration Enter a name for your time zone observes daylight saving, check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 26 Section 4 - Click Next to continue. Select the time zone that the camera is in so that you can set automatically or select Set date and time manually to continue.
If your camera. Click Next to enable drop-down menus so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. Configuration Enter a name for your time zone observes daylight saving, check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 26 Section 4 - Click Next to continue. Select the time zone that the camera is in so that you can set automatically or select Set date and time manually to continue.