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...current information. All rights reserved. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. Information in this publication and to make changes in ... or 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....
...current information. All rights reserved. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. Information in this publication and to make changes in ... or 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....
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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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...XP (for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with your reseller. 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...the one included 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 at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above ...
...XP (for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with your reseller. 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...the one included 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 at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above ...
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... Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. 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... with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L also comes with your small office or home. The DCS-942L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images...
... Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. 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... with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L also comes with your small office or home. The DCS-942L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images...
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...built-in the world. Remote Monitoring Utility The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for remote monitoring. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for live video images over the Intranet and Internet .... Supports a Variety of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as Firefox® and Safari®. Web Configuration Using a ...
...built-in the world. Remote Monitoring Utility The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for remote monitoring. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for live video images over the Intranet and Internet .... Supports a Variety of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as Firefox® and Safari®. Web Configuration Using a ...
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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 - 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
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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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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 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 Section 2 - Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back 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 DCS-942L is illuminated.
Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector 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 Section 2 - Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back 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 DCS-942L is illuminated.
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..., walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from your adapter and other networking devices where the signal passes through...
..., walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from your adapter and other networking devices where the signal passes through...
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Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera. Section 2 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. 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 camera. Section 2 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard.
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.... The WPS button is on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The DCS-942L will reboot. On some routers, you may create a connection to activate the WPS feature. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Section 2 - If you may need to log in to the web interface and click...
.... The WPS button is on -screen button to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The DCS-942L will reboot. On some routers, you may create a connection to activate the WPS feature. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Section 2 - If you may need to log in to the web interface and click...
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mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 Section 3 - You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard.
mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 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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... your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be one of your camera again. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from...
... your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be one of your camera again. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from...
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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. Video will be selected by default. mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 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. mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Section 3 -
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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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. Section 3 - 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.
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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. Section 3 - 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.
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... mydlink. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you can give to your device to help you can change your Device Name. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your camera's configuration interface. Then, it will open a window for you to log in to...
... mydlink. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you can give to your device to help you can change your Device Name. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your camera's configuration interface. Then, it will open a window for you to log in to...
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To log in, use your DCS-942L. If you created in Web configuration utility is blank. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of ..., the default password is designed to allow you are ready to easily access and configure your camera. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Section 4 - After entering your camera into a web browser.
To log in, use your DCS-942L. If you created in Web configuration utility is blank. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of ..., the default password is designed to allow you are ready to easily access and configure your camera. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Section 4 - After entering your camera into a web browser.
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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. The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. Section 4 - Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21
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. Section 4 - Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21