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......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
......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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Table of Contents Wireless Security...44 What is WEP?...44 What is WPA?...45 Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router...46 Troubleshooting...52 Wireless Basics...55 Wireless Modes...59 Networking Basics...60 Check your IP address...60 Statically Assign an IP Address...61 Technical Specifications...62 Contacting Technical Support...64 Warranty...65 Registration...71 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 4
Table of Contents Wireless Security...44 What is WEP?...44 What is WPA?...45 Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router...46 Troubleshooting...52 Wireless Basics...55 Wireless Modes...59 Networking Basics...60 Check your IP address...60 Statically Assign an IP Address...61 Technical Specifications...62 Contacting Technical Support...64 Warranty...65 Registration...71 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 4
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If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above items ...System Requirements • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents 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 ...
If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above items ...System Requirements • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents 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 ...
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 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 simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer...integration with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost effective home security solution. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for security and surveillance. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via...
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 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 simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer...integration with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost effective home security solution. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for security and surveillance. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via...
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... child-care centers, and amusement parks. Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, administrators can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can... TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet/Intranet applications because of its own 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...
... child-care centers, and amusement parks. Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, administrators can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can... TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet/Intranet applications because of its own 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...
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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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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 9
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 9
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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 - 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
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. Installation 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 attach it to the network. Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Section 2 -
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. Installation 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 attach it to the network. Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Section 2 -
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..., and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on the types of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic ...devices so that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall ...
..., and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on the types of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic ...devices so that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall ...
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The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to start the autorun program. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera.
The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to start the autorun program. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera.
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...). The WPS button is on your router. On some routers, you may need to log in to your camera will reboot. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the web interface and click on an on the front or side of your router within 60...
...). The WPS button is on your router. On some routers, you may need to log in to your camera will reboot. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the web interface and click on an on the front or side of your router within 60...
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After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 Section 3 -
After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 Section 3 -
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..., you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera again. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16
..., you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera again. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. Section 3 - 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.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. Section 3 - 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.
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Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Enable the "Mozilla plug-in" to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in your computer. 1. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3.
Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Enable the "Mozilla plug-in" to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in your computer. 1. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3.
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... various support websites and downloads related to your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . Clicking on the Password will either show or hide the password. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Support: This section provides you to log in to your camera's configuration interface. mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays ...
... various support websites and downloads related to your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . Clicking on the Password will either show or hide the password. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Support: This section provides you to log in to your camera's configuration interface. mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays ...
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Section 4 - Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use the User name admin and the ... Wizard. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to easily access and configure your camera. The camera's built-in , use your DCS-942L. To log in Web configuration utility is blank. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your...
Section 4 - Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use the User name admin and the ... Wizard. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to easily access and configure your camera. The camera's built-in , use your DCS-942L. To log in Web configuration utility is blank. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your...
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The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 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 the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 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.
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... and video recordings. Full Screen button 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 Triggers the camera's recording function. Sets the storage folder for more information on or off. (Icon only appears when you set to...
... and video recordings. Full Screen button 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 Triggers the camera's recording function. Sets the storage folder for more information on or off. (Icon only appears when you set to...