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... Network...28 Wireless...30 DDNS ...31 Image Setup...32 Audio and Video...33 Time and Date...34 Video Clip...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...
... Network...28 Wireless...30 DDNS ...31 Image Setup...32 Audio and Video...33 Time and Date...34 Video Clip...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...
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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 Install ... warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above; If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5
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 Install ... warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above; If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5
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...the WPS feature. The WPS button is on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will blink. Installation WPS - Push Button Setup Alternatively, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. Step 2 ...router, please refer to your router's User Manual. Section 2 - To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router.
...the WPS feature. The WPS button is on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will blink. Installation WPS - Push Button Setup Alternatively, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. Step 2 ...router, please refer to your router's User Manual. Section 2 - To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router.
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Enable the "Mozilla plug-in your computer. 1. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. 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. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in the browser. Section 3 -
Enable the "Mozilla plug-in your computer. 1. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. 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. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in the browser. Section 3 -
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 23 Alternatively, if you can manually configure your network by -step instructions. Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. Section 4 -
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 23 Alternatively, if you can manually configure your network by -step instructions. Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. Section 4 -
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... and connect the camera to determine if the destination is "255.255.255.0." D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to continue. Click Next to a different subnet. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your camera...
... and connect the camera to determine if the destination is "255.255.255.0." D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to continue. Click Next to a different subnet. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your camera...
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...for your username or e-mail address used to connect to continue. Password: Enter your password used to connect to enable the DDNS function. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 If you have an IP address that changes each time you connect to connect using the DDNS service. Host Name: Enter...to the DDNS. Section 4 - A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Configuration If you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following...
...for your username or e-mail address used to connect to continue. Password: Enter your password used to connect to enable the DDNS function. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 If you have an IP address that changes each time you connect to connect using the DDNS service. Host Name: Enter...to the DDNS. Section 4 - A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Configuration If you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following...
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Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. Click Apply to complete the Setup. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 27 Section 4 -
Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. Click Apply to complete the Setup. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 27 Section 4 -
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...from one another . Key: An appropriate Preshared Key, which is being used by other wireless devices within your DCS-942L is a wireless connection using the on-board wireless adapter on the DCS-942L connected to setup and configure the wireless settings on the PC. Select the same channel that it is protected as a transmission.... The key is being used by encrypting data over your wireless network. Select the same encryption method that is a string of wireless connections. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 30 Channel: The default setting is channel 6. Section 4 -
...from one another . Key: An appropriate Preshared Key, which is being used by other wireless devices within your DCS-942L is a wireless connection using the on-board wireless adapter on the DCS-942L connected to setup and configure the wireless settings on the PC. Select the same channel that it is protected as a transmission.... The key is being used by encrypting data over your wireless network. Select the same encryption method that is a string of wireless connections. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 30 Channel: The default setting is channel 6. Section 4 -
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Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. DDNS: Click to the DDNS server. Password: Enter your password used to connect ... address by entering a whole number in hours. Server Address: Select your camera. User Name: Enter your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 31 Section 4 - DDNS will allow all users to access your username or e-mail address used to connect to enable the DDNS function.
Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. DDNS: Click to the DDNS server. Password: Enter your password used to connect ... address by entering a whole number in hours. Server Address: Select your camera. User Name: Enter your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 31 Section 4 - DDNS will allow all users to access your username or e-mail address used to connect to enable the DDNS function.
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Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in black and white. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Section 4 - Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to adjust the saturation level. White Balance: Allows you to configure the image settings for either 50Hz or 60Hz depending on ...
Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in black and white. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Section 4 - Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to adjust the saturation level. White Balance: Allows you to configure the image settings for either 50Hz or 60Hz depending on ...
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...of five levels of a larger file size. This is a constant bitrate. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your network status. Audio Setup: Allows you to save your camera. Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from QuickTime or a mobile device. Please note that the higher setting...it will use more resources within your network. bps: Select the bitrate to enable or disable and adjust the volume level of the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 However, it will result in better looking video at the expense of image quality: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest...
...of five levels of a larger file size. This is a constant bitrate. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your network status. Audio Setup: Allows you to save your camera. Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from QuickTime or a mobile device. Please note that the higher setting...it will use more resources within your network. bps: Select the bitrate to enable or disable and adjust the volume level of the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 However, it will result in better looking video at the expense of image quality: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest...
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... Address. View the network camera using a router to share the Internet with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. however, if you through the setup process for Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS-942L Network Camera on your network is configured to view the camera from either...
... Address. View the network camera using a router to share the Internet with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. however, if you through the setup process for Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS-942L Network Camera on your network is configured to view the camera from either...
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...address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to be assigned a local IP Address that was assigned to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with a window displaying live video from any PC running Internet Explorer on the left side of the Network... Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. Follow the steps in the IP Address that allows it to configure the DCS-942L. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Write down this screen from the camera. Click on the Setup button on your Internet Explorer Web browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47
...address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to be assigned a local IP Address that was assigned to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with a window displaying live video from any PC running Internet Explorer on the left side of the Network... Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. Follow the steps in the IP Address that allows it to configure the DCS-942L. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Write down this screen from the camera. Click on the Setup button on your Internet Explorer Web browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47
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Security The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for the DCS-942L. in use by other devices (e.g. Section 5 - Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be changed if they are already in a multiple camera environment). If necessary, these ports can be opened for your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 48
Security The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for the DCS-942L. in use by other devices (e.g. Section 5 - Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be changed if they are already in a multiple camera environment). If necessary, these ports can be opened for your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 48
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... that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to Internet from the router/access point. Secure your wireless network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 59 The wireless connection in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure...Convention Centers. Wireless network is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your network for the best performance. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to product manual for the...
... that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to Internet from the router/access point. Secure your wireless network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 59 The wireless connection in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure...Convention Centers. Wireless network is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your network for the best performance. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to product manual for the...
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... 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 18 Configuration 19 Using the Configuration Menu 19 Live Video 20...Setup Wizard 23 Network 27 Wireless 29 DDNS 30 Image Setup 31 Audio and Video 32 Time and Date 33 Video Clip 34 Snapshot 35 SD Recording 36 Motion Detect 37 SD Management 38 Maintenance 39 Admin 39 System 40 Firmware Upgrade 41 Status 42 Device Info 42 Log 43 D-Link DCS-942L...
... 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 18 Configuration 19 Using the Configuration Menu 19 Live Video 20...Setup Wizard 23 Network 27 Wireless 29 DDNS 30 Image Setup 31 Audio and Video 32 Time and Date 33 Video Clip 34 Snapshot 35 SD Recording 36 Motion Detect 37 SD Management 38 Maintenance 39 Admin 39 System 40 Firmware Upgrade 41 Status 42 Device Info 42 Log 43 D-Link DCS-942L...
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...CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... 5 System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above; Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtvenietws • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power...
...CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... 5 System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above; Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtvenietws • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power...
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...button on the front or side of your router. The WPS button is on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router, please refer to your ...hold the WPS button for three seconds. On some routers, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. Installation WPS - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Section 2 - While connecting, the green LED will flash and your router's User Manual. If you may create a connection to activate the...
...button on the front or side of your router. The WPS button is on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router, please refer to your ...hold the WPS button for three seconds. On some routers, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. Installation WPS - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Section 2 - While connecting, the green LED will flash and your router's User Manual. If you may create a connection to activate the...
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your network by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. Alternatively, if you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Section 4 -
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your network by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. Alternatively, if you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Section 4 -