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... 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...Setup...23 Wizard...23 Internet Connection Setup Wizard...24 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...
... 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...Setup...23 Wizard...23 Internet Connection Setup Wizard...24 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...
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...Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or 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 ...
...Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or 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 ...
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The DCS-942L will blink. Section 2 - The blue WPS status LED above the button will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. On some routers, you may need ... - If you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to activate the WPS feature. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button...
The DCS-942L will blink. Section 2 - The blue WPS status LED above the button will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. On some routers, you may need ... - If you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to activate the WPS feature. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button...
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Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in your computer. 1. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in" to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in the browser. Section 3 -
Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in your computer. 1. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in" to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in the browser. Section 3 -
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Section 4 - 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 23
Section 4 - 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 23
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....255.0." Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to continue. Used to the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you are unsure how your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Click Next to IP addresses. Optional...
....255.0." Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to continue. Used to the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you are unsure how your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Click Next to IP addresses. Optional...
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...to the DDNS server. User Name: Enter your password used to connect to access your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 If you are required when using PPPoE, select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your PPPoE connection. DDNS: Click... to continue. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Server Address: Select your camera over the Internet when you have a ...
...to the DDNS server. User Name: Enter your password used to connect to access your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 If you are required when using PPPoE, select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your PPPoE connection. DDNS: Click... to continue. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Server Address: Select your camera over the Internet when you have a ...
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Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 27 Click Apply to complete the Setup. Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation.
Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 27 Click Apply to complete the Setup. Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation.
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... your network. When there is a string of characters that overlap with one wireless device to a wireless adapter on the PC. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 30 Click Rescan to save your connection. This is a wireless connection using the on-board wireless adapter on your wireless network...that it is protected as a transmission point of wireless connections. Section 4 - Network Name: This is directly connecting to setup and configure the wireless settings on the DCS-942L connected to another , you may change the channel to a WEP network, you have entered. Ad-Hoc is a ...
... your network. When there is a string of characters that overlap with one wireless device to a wireless adapter on the PC. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 30 Click Rescan to save your connection. This is a wireless connection using the on-board wireless adapter on your wireless network...that it is protected as a transmission point of wireless connections. Section 4 - Network Name: This is directly connecting to setup and configure the wireless settings on the DCS-942L connected to another , you may change the channel to a WEP network, you have entered. Ad-Hoc is a ...
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DDNS will allow all users to the DDNS. Server Address: Select your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Configuration DDNS This section allows you to configure the DDNS setting for your ... function. DDNS: Click to the DDNS server. Host Name: Enter the host name of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 31 Section 4 - Password: Enter your camera.
DDNS will allow all users to the DDNS. Server Address: Select your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Configuration DDNS This section allows you to configure the DDNS setting for your ... function. DDNS: Click to the DDNS server. Host Name: Enter the host name of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 31 Section 4 - Password: Enter your camera.
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...to set the camera to automatically set to Auto but you to be checked. Change to vertically flip the video. Configuration Image Setup This section allows you may override the setting by manually selecting either indoor or outdoor settings. B/W: Changes the images recorded on ...default this box to the image settings are effective immediately. Slow Shutter: Allows you to capture more light in black and white. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Frequency: Adjusts the video output. Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Brightness Control: Allows you to ...
...to set the camera to automatically set to Auto but you to be checked. Change to vertically flip the video. Configuration Image Setup This section allows you may override the setting by manually selecting either indoor or outdoor settings. B/W: Changes the images recorded on ...default this box to the image settings are effective immediately. Slow Shutter: Allows you to capture more light in black and white. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Frequency: Adjusts the video output. Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Brightness Control: Allows you to ...
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... the desired video resolution from QuickTime or a mobile device. However, it will result in better looking video at the expense of the speaker and microphone. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 FPS: Select the optimal setting depending on the front of image quality: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest. Click Save Settings to... can obtain better quality. JPEG Quality: Select one of five levels of the camera. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your network status. Audio Setup: Allows you to the camera when viewing from three formats: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120.
... the desired video resolution from QuickTime or a mobile device. However, it will result in better looking video at the expense of the speaker and microphone. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 FPS: Select the optimal setting depending on the front of image quality: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest. Click Save Settings to... can obtain better quality. JPEG Quality: Select one of five levels of the camera. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your network status. Audio Setup: Allows you to the camera when viewing from three formats: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120.
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... that has an assigned IP Address. Section 5 - This section explains how to the Network Camera will be used with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. Access the router with one or more PCs, the IP Address assigned to view the camera from...until the router is designed to use the wizard, it will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L outlined in the Quick Install Guide. It can be a local IP Address. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 Components Needed: • 1 DCS-942L Network Camera • 1 Ethernet Cable • A Wired or Wireless router such...
... that has an assigned IP Address. Section 5 - This section explains how to the Network Camera will be used with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. Access the router with one or more PCs, the IP Address assigned to view the camera from...until the router is designed to use the wizard, it will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L outlined in the Quick Install Guide. It can be a local IP Address. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 Components Needed: • 1 DCS-942L Network Camera • 1 Ethernet Cable • A Wired or Wireless router such...
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...address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. Click on the Setup button on your Internet Explorer Web browser. You are able to be assigned a local IP Address that was assigned to the Network ... 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 Setup page to configure the DCS-942L. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Security 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Write down ...
...address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. Click on the Setup button on your Internet Explorer Web browser. You are able to be assigned a local IP Address that was assigned to the Network ... 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 Setup page to configure the DCS-942L. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Security 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Write down ...
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If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are required to be opened for your camera. Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are already in a multiple camera environment). Security The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for the DCS-942L. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 48 Section 5 - in use by other devices (e.g.
If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are required to be opened for your camera. Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are already in a multiple camera environment). Security The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for the DCS-942L. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 48 Section 5 - in use by other devices (e.g.
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... now provide wireless access to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up . D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 59 The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network by turning on the WPA or ... have a two-story home, you place the router/access point in mind, when you install a wireless network. Wireless Basics Where is easy to setup, but if you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your router or Access Point Make sure you may need a repeater to boost the signal...
... now provide wireless access to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up . D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 59 The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network by turning on the WPA or ... have a two-story home, you place the router/access point in mind, when you install a wireless network. Wireless Basics Where is easy to setup, but if you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your router or Access Point Make sure you may need a repeater to boost the signal...
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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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...If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product.... System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtvenietws • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Manual and Software on ...
...If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product.... System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtvenietws • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Manual and Software on ...
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... router's User Manual. WPS Button The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to your camera will blink. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS connection...: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to your router within 60 seconds....
... router's User Manual. WPS Button The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to your camera will blink. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS connection...: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to your router within 60 seconds....
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Section 4 - 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22
Section 4 - 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22