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......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 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...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
......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 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...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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...or XP (for this product. 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 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5
...or XP (for this product. 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 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5
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... Network Camera. Section 1 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 The DCS-942L is a complete system with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. The simple installation and intuitive web...
... Network Camera. Section 1 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 The DCS-942L is a complete system with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. The simple installation and intuitive web...
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. 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 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. Section 2 -
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. 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 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. Section 2 -
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is as possible. Position your access points, wireless routers, and ... (radio frequency) noise in use. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Section 2 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 The key to maximizing wireless range is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle, it looks over 42 feet (14...
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is as possible. Position your access points, wireless routers, and ... (radio frequency) noise in use. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. Section 2 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 The key to maximizing wireless range is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle, it looks over 42 feet (14...
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The CD-ROM will guide you through the installation process from connecting your camera. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. Simply click Start to go through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 2 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13
The CD-ROM will guide you through the installation process from connecting your camera. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. Simply click Start to go through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 2 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13
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... flash and your router. The blue WPS status LED above the button will reboot. 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. Section 2 - Installation WPS - If you may create a connection to your router. On some routers, you are not sure... within 60 seconds. Step 2 Press the WPS button on -screen button to the web interface and click on an on your router's User Manual. The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
... flash and your router. The blue WPS status LED above the button will reboot. 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. Section 2 - Installation WPS - If you may create a connection to your router. On some routers, you are not sure... within 60 seconds. Step 2 Press the WPS button on -screen button to the web interface and click on an on your router's User Manual. The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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Section 3 - After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15
Section 3 - After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15
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... the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera again. Your online status may be accessed remotely. If your camera is working properly. • Try restarting your Internet router. • Check your camera's cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to use. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
... the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera again. Your online status may be accessed remotely. If your camera is working properly. • Try restarting your Internet router. • Check your camera's cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to use. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
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Enable the "Mozilla plug-in the browser. 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. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Section 3 - Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3.
Enable the "Mozilla plug-in the browser. 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. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Section 3 - Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3.
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...Web configuration utility is blank. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you to use your DCS-942L. If you are ready to easily access... and configure your camera. Section 4 - The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. After entering your camera into a web browser. At the end of ...
...Web configuration utility is blank. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you to use your DCS-942L. If you are ready to easily access... and configure your camera. Section 4 - The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. After entering your camera into a web browser. At the end of ...
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Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 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. Section 4 -
Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 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. Section 4 -
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... on the camera to Auto but you to capture more light in the image. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the image. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in your camera. Slow...
... on the camera to Auto but you to capture more light in the image. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the image. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in your camera. Slow...
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... basic setup of the camera over the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 Open virtual server ports to the Network Camera will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L outlined in the Quick Install Guide. however, if you through the setup process for Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS-942L Network Camera on your Local Area Network (LAN...
... basic setup of the camera over the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 Open virtual server ports to the Network Camera will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L outlined in the Quick Install Guide. however, if you through the setup process for Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS-942L Network Camera on your Local Area Network (LAN...
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...steps in the IP Address that allows it to the Network Camera by the router. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the camera. Write down this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on the...Scroll to the bottom of the display. Assign a Local IP Address to configure the DCS-942L. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the CD included with the DCS-942L. Security 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN...
...steps in the IP Address that allows it to the Network Camera by the router. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the camera. Write down this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on the...Scroll to the bottom of the display. Assign a Local IP Address to configure the DCS-942L. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the CD included with the DCS-942L. Security 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN...
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... browser to time depending on the router's Status > Device Info page. The WAN IP Address will need to type in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide. 3. The D-Link DIR-655 is , go to access the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 49 Security Router Set-Up and Installation The following the steps outlined in your ISP.
... browser to time depending on the router's Status > Device Info page. The WAN IP Address will need to type in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide. 3. The D-Link DIR-655 is , go to access the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 49 Security Router Set-Up and Installation The following the steps outlined in your ISP.
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...is Remote Access? You can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. Read the following examples.) 1. Remote Access allows you to access your computer will look similar to the Internet through the Camera Installation Wizard included on your camera from any PC... This chapter provides solutions to download the online wizard 2.Click into the support page D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 Section 6 - How do I enable it? This lets you have a different operating system, the screenshots on the Installation CD that can also download the wizard from home.
...is Remote Access? You can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. Read the following examples.) 1. Remote Access allows you to access your computer will look similar to the Internet through the Camera Installation Wizard included on your camera from any PC... This chapter provides solutions to download the online wizard 2.Click into the support page D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 Section 6 - How do I enable it? This lets you have a different operating system, the screenshots on the Installation CD that can also download the wizard from home.
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..., you will be able to configure your camera as well. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 This process will be able to access my camera remotely over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the wizard, you have tried rebooting your camera's mydlink... to using mydlink.com, is there another way to access your camera remotely by entering your web browser and going through the Camera Installation Wizard: http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com For example, if your router by unplugging it, then plugging it back in After checking the ...
..., you will be able to configure your camera as well. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 This process will be able to access my camera remotely over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the wizard, you have tried rebooting your camera's mydlink... to using mydlink.com, is there another way to access your camera remotely by entering your web browser and going through the Camera Installation Wizard: http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com For example, if your router by unplugging it, then plugging it back in After checking the ...
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... a router. For more shaded area immediately as prolonged exposure to sunlight or halogen lights. Make sure that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for information about installing your camera behind the lens that you should receive a reply similar to enable the LED. 5. It could be noisy if the Network... as direct exposure to bright lights will damage the CMOS sensor. 8. Troubleshooting The power supply might be caused by the Network Camera is correctly connected. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 Section 6 -
... a router. For more shaded area immediately as prolonged exposure to sunlight or halogen lights. Make sure that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for information about installing your camera behind the lens that you should receive a reply similar to enable the LED. 5. It could be noisy if the Network... as direct exposure to bright lights will damage the CMOS sensor. 8. Troubleshooting The power supply might be caused by the Network Camera is correctly connected. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 Section 6 -
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... you will produce dithering artifacts in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. Section 6 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 Troubleshooting 9. Please refer to at least 6-bit color. ActiveX might be installed. Why are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality? If you are using Internet Explorer with a version...
... you will produce dithering artifacts in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. Section 6 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 Troubleshooting 9. Please refer to at least 6-bit color. ActiveX might be installed. Why are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality? If you are using Internet Explorer with a version...