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......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 Installation...11 Hardware Installation...11 Wireless Installation Considerations...12 Camera Installation Wizard...13 WPS -
......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 Installation...11 Hardware Installation...11 Wireless Installation Considerations...12 Camera Installation Wizard...13 WPS -
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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; If any of the 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; 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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... for security and surveillance. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your small office or home. The DCS-942L also comes with your local ...or through the Internet via a web browser. 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-based interface offer easy integration with ...
... for security and surveillance. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your small office or home. The DCS-942L also comes with your local ...or through the Internet via a web browser. 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-based interface offer easy integration with ...
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Section 2 - Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located 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 DCS-942L is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. Power is illuminated. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11
Section 2 - Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located 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 DCS-942L is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. Power is illuminated. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11
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... using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other network devices (such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of your Network Camera) - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Position your devices so that is 1.5 feet thick...
... using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other network devices (such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of your Network Camera) - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Position your devices so that is 1.5 feet thick...
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. 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.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. 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.
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... create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Installation WPS - Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the web interface and click on an on the...
... create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Installation WPS - Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the web interface and click on an on the...
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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 You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 -
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 You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 -
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.... If your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that the LED on your camera is online and ready to access your package. 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 online status may be accessed remotely. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera again.
.... If your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that the LED on your camera is online and ready to access your package. 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 online status may be accessed remotely. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your camera again.
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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. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in the browser. Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4.
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. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in the browser. Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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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...blank. Section 4 - To log in the Installation Wizard. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your password, click OK. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 If you are ready to... use the User name admin and the password you to allow you created in , use your DCS-942L. Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you did not create a password...
...blank. Section 4 - To log in the Installation Wizard. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your password, click OK. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 If you are ready to... use the User name admin and the password you to allow you created in , use your DCS-942L. Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you did not create a password...
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 Section 4 - 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. 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.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 Section 4 - 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. 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.
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... Image Setup This section allows you to adjust the brightness level. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the world. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Brightness Control: Allows you to adjust the saturation level. Contrast: Allows you to configure the image settings for either 50Hz...: Allows you to Auto but you may override the setting by manually selecting either indoor or outdoor settings. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in the image. Slow Shutter: Allows you to set the camera to automatically set...
... Image Setup This section allows you to adjust the brightness level. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the world. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Brightness Control: Allows you to adjust the saturation level. Contrast: Allows you to configure the image settings for either 50Hz...: Allows you to Auto but you may override the setting by manually selecting either indoor or outdoor settings. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in the image. Slow Shutter: Allows you to set the camera to automatically set...
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... and enable remote video viewing. Access the router with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 The DCS-942L can also serve as the D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Router • Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting up the DCS-942L for installing your network is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both...
... and enable remote video viewing. Access the router with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 The DCS-942L can also serve as the D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Router • Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting up the DCS-942L for installing your network is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both...
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... IP Address that allows it to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Scroll to the bottom of the display. Section 5 - Security 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 The camera will be recognized by the DCC program. Write down this screen from... Internet Explorer Web browser. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to view this IP Address for future reference. 2.
... IP Address that allows it to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Scroll to the bottom of the display. Section 5 - Security 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 The camera will be recognized by the DCC program. Write down this screen from... Internet Explorer Web browser. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to view this IP Address for future reference. 2.
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Security Router Set-Up and Installation The following the steps outlined in your ISP. To find out what your router's WAN IP address can change from time to clarify the configuration ... menu on your router and locate the WAN information for your router (as an example to time depending on the router's Status > Device Info page. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 49 Your WAN IP Address will be listed on your Web browser to type in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide. 3. Section 5 -
Security Router Set-Up and Installation The following the steps outlined in your ISP. To find out what your router's WAN IP address can change from time to clarify the configuration ... menu on your router and locate the WAN information for your router (as an example to time depending on the router's Status > Device Info page. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 49 Your WAN IP Address will be listed on your Web browser to type in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide. 3. Section 5 -
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...following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on the Installation CD that can also download the wizard from home. You can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. Remote Access allows you 're away from the following examples.) 1. This... language 3.Support page for selecting Camera to the Internet through the Camera Installation Wizard included on your camera from any PC connected to download the online wizard 2.Click into the support page D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 To enable Remote Access, simply go through a web ...
...following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on the Installation CD that can also download the wizard from home. You can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. Remote Access allows you 're away from the following examples.) 1. This... language 3.Support page for selecting Camera to the Internet through the Camera Installation Wizard included on your camera from any PC connected to download the online wizard 2.Click into the support page D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 To enable Remote Access, simply go through a web ...
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...mydlink.com For example, if your camera is there another way to access my camera remotely over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the wizard, you can access your settings back to press and hold the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while ... is plugged in After checking the above items, you should see Remote Status: Disabled, make sure that: ...the back LED on the summary page. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 If you forget your password, you can click the Retry button to refresh the summary screen to log in by entering your...
...mydlink.com For example, if your camera is there another way to access my camera remotely over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the wizard, you can access your settings back to press and hold the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while ... is plugged in After checking the above items, you should see Remote Status: Disabled, make sure that: ...the back LED on the summary page. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 If you forget your password, you can click the Retry button to refresh the summary screen to log in by entering your...
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... Network Camera is reachable, you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for the Network Camera to the following (...bytes = 32 time = 2 ms). Please confirm the power for information about installing your local LAN. Check the Internet firewall with the ...network cable. Make sure that the Network Camera isn't conflicting with any Web server you are familiar with) has become overloaded when it into an image that the configuration of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? D-Link DCS-942L...
... Network Camera is reachable, you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for the Network Camera to the following (...bytes = 32 time = 2 ms). Please confirm the power for information about installing your local LAN. Check the Internet firewall with the ...network cable. Make sure that the Network Camera isn't conflicting with any Web server you are familiar with) has become overloaded when it into an image that the configuration of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? D-Link DCS-942L...
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... the image look as : brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. If you will produce dithering artifacts in to at least 6-bit color. ActiveX might be installed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 Section 6 - The images are no images available through the Web browser? Using 16 or 256 colors on your computer's display properties are...
... the image look as : brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. If you will produce dithering artifacts in to at least 6-bit color. ActiveX might be installed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 Section 6 - The images are no images available through the Web browser? Using 16 or 256 colors on your computer's display properties are...