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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 Connection Setup Wizard...24 ......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 Table of Contents Table of Contents Manual Overview...2 Manual Revisions...2 Trademarks...2 Product Overview...5 Package Contents...5 System Requirements...5 Introduction...6 Features...7 ...
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 Connection Setup Wizard...24 ......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 Table of Contents Table of Contents Manual Overview...2 Manual Revisions...2 Trademarks...2 Product Overview...5 Package Contents...5 System Requirements...5 Introduction...6 Features...7 ...
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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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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 The DCS-942L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L also comes with your local network or through the Internet via a web browser... on your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your Ethernet...
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 The DCS-942L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L also comes with your local network or through the Internet via a web browser... on your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your Ethernet...
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... 802.11n routers or access points for other browsers such as PC frame grabber cards. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive, viewing up to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as Firefox® and...
... 802.11n routers or access points for other browsers such as PC frame grabber cards. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive, viewing up to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as Firefox® and...
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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 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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...routers, and other objects that the signal will degrade your adapter and other radio frequency sources (such as possible. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Building Materials make a difference. Minimize the number of the direct line between your wireless signal. ...wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Position your Network Camera) - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to be almost 3 feet ...
...routers, and other objects that the signal will degrade your adapter and other radio frequency sources (such as possible. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Building Materials make a difference. Minimize the number of the direct line between your wireless signal. ...wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Position your Network Camera) - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to be almost 3 feet ...
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The CD-ROM will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to go through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start 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 process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to go through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start 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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...create a connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS ...button for three seconds. The DCS-942L will reboot. On some routers, you are not sure ...
...create a connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS ...button for three seconds. The DCS-942L will reboot. On some routers, you are not sure ...
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After signing 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. Section 3 - You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard.
After signing 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. Section 3 - You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard.
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... make sure that your package. Section 3 - 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 A red X indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be one of your...
... make sure that your package. Section 3 - 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 A red X indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be one of your...
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Section 3 - If the camera is available, a Live Video feed 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 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 displayed.
Section 3 - If the camera is available, a Live Video feed 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 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 displayed.
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Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. 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. Section 3 - 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. 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. Section 3 - mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser.
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... Admin page where you can give to your device to help you can change your Password. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Section 3 - Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that your device. Then, it . Model Name: Displays the ... name of your device was added to your Device Name. Clicking on the Device Name will open a window for you can change your camera's configuration interface. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you identify ...
... Admin page where you can give to your device to help you can change your Password. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Section 3 - Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that your device. Then, it . Model Name: Displays the ... name of your device was added to your Device Name. Clicking on the Device Name will open a window for you can change your camera's configuration interface. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you identify ...
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... in, use your DCS-942L. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you created in Web configuration utility is blank. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP...
... in, use your DCS-942L. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you created in Web configuration utility is blank. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP...
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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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. Section 4 -
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... Use these buttons to a file on the hard drive in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. S ends audio from the camera's microphone through to the speakers connected to manual IR) Zooms in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. Makes the video occupy ... set to the camera. Turns the Infrared lights on setting up profiles. Refer to page 33 for snapshots 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 ...
... Use these buttons to a file on the hard drive in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. S ends audio from the camera's microphone through to the speakers connected to manual IR) Zooms in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. Makes the video occupy ... set to the camera. Turns the Infrared lights on setting up profiles. Refer to page 33 for snapshots 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 ...
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...to the Internet. If you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Section 4 - Select how the camera will connect to the Internet. Used to backup the Primary DNS. Optional Secondary DNS: ...cause the failure of transmissions to IP addresses. Optional Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to a different subnet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Click Next to destinations in a different subnet. Default Gateway (Router): The gateway used to forward frames to continue....
...to the Internet. If you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Section 4 - Select how the camera will connect to the Internet. Used to backup the Primary DNS. Optional Secondary DNS: ...cause the failure of transmissions to IP addresses. Optional Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to a different subnet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Click Next to destinations in a different subnet. Default Gateway (Router): The gateway used to forward frames to continue....
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... time you are required when using PPPoE, select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your password used to connect to access your camera over the Internet when you to the DDNS. Host Name: Enter the host name of its current global IP address by entering a whole...DDNS service. Password: Enter your PPPoE connection. User Name: Enter your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. DDNS: Click to continue. Section 4 - Click Next to enable the DDNS...
... time you are required when using PPPoE, select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your password used to connect to access your camera over the Internet when you to the DDNS. Host Name: Enter the host name of its current global IP address by entering a whole...DDNS service. Password: Enter your PPPoE connection. User Name: Enter your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. DDNS: Click to continue. Section 4 - Click Next to enable the DDNS...
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Click Next to continue. Section 4 - Select the time zone that the camera is in so that you can set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable drop-down menus so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 26 If your camera. 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.
Click Next to continue. Section 4 - Select the time zone that the camera is in so that you can set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable drop-down menus so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 26 If your camera. 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.
