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... in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 21, 2011 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Manual Overview D-Link reserves the right to revise this document may not be reproduced...
... in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 21, 2011 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Manual Overview D-Link reserves the right to revise this document may not be reproduced...
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... 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 Hardware Overview...8 Front View...8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10...
... 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 Hardware Overview...8 Front View...8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10...
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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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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 Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your reseller. at least 128MB ...; 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above;
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 Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your reseller. at least 128MB ...; 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 System Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above;
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.... Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Section 1 - Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L is a complete system with remote monitoring and motion detection features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet...
.... Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Section 1 - Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L is a complete system with remote monitoring and motion detection features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet...
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... grabber cards. This means you to view and connect to integrate into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its own Web page via the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Supports a Variety of up to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in the world. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to...
... grabber cards. This means you to view and connect to integrate into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its own Web page via the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Supports a Variety of up to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in the world. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to...
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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 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 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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Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and attach it to the network. Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Section 2 -
Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and attach it to the network. Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Section 2 -
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters away from electrical ...30 meters). 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless signal. 4. A wall that the signal will degrade your adapter's range from your Network Camera) - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Position your product at an angle) for better reception. 3. Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices...
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters away from electrical ...30 meters). 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless signal. 4. A wall that the signal will degrade your adapter's range from your Network Camera) - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Position your product at an angle) for better reception. 3. Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices...
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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. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Simply click Start to start the autorun program. Section 2 -
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. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Simply click Start to start the autorun program. Section 2 -
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WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Step 2 Press the WPS button on the front or side of your router. If you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router's User Manual. Section 2 - The DCS-942L will reboot. Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to your router within 60 seconds. On...
WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Step 2 Press the WPS button on the front or side of your router. If you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router's User Manual. Section 2 - The DCS-942L will reboot. Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to your router within 60 seconds. On...
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Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. 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
Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. 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
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... remotely. A red X indicates that your camera is online and ready to make sure that your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 If you can see the online status of each of the following : • Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera...
... remotely. A red X indicates that your camera is online and ready to make sure that your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 If you can see the online status of each of the following : • Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera...
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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. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Video will be selected by default. mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed.
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. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Video will be selected by default. mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed.
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Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in " to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in your computer. 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in the browser. Section 3 - mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4.
Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in " to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in your computer. 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in the browser. Section 3 - mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4.
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... device. Support: This section provides you can give to your device to help you identify it will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you with links to various support websites and downloads related to mydlink. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you can change your camera's configuration interface... MAC address of your device was added to your camera's configuration interface. Section 3 - Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will open a window for your product. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19
... device. Support: This section provides you can give to your device to help you identify it will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you with links to various support websites and downloads related to mydlink. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you can change your camera's configuration interface... MAC address of your device was added to your camera's configuration interface. Section 3 - Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will open a window for your product. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19
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... utility is blank. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you to use your DCS-942L. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 To log in the Installation Wizard. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP...
... utility is blank. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you to use your DCS-942L. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 To log in the Installation Wizard. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP...
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 Section 4 - 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. 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 Section 4 - 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. 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.