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...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 Live Video...21 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 User Manual 3
...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 Live Video...21 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 User Manual 3
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Section 1 - The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete...
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Section 1 - The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete...
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...LED for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for the Network Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Network Camera from its standards-based features. 802.11n Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support The DCS-942L offers wireless 802....® and Safari®. 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 works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments, and works with ...
...LED for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for the Network Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Network Camera from its standards-based features. 802.11n Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support The DCS-942L offers wireless 802....® and Safari®. 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 works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments, and works with ...
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mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab 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 displayed. Section 3 - If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17
mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab 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 displayed. Section 3 - If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17
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Section 3 - Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser.
Section 3 - Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the 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. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). Section 4 - 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. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). Section 4 - 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.
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... the Storage folder button. Turns the Infrared lights on the screen and write it to page 33 for snapshots and video recordings. Makes the video occupy the entire of the browser screen for easier viewing of the picture. S ends audio from the camera's microphone...received from a microphone connected to the PC through to switch between video profiles. Full Screen button Snapshot button Video recording button Storage folder button Listen button Talk button IR LED On/Off button Zoom buttons D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 Section 4 - Configuration Icon Button Name Profile ...
... the Storage folder button. Turns the Infrared lights on the screen and write it to page 33 for snapshots and video recordings. Makes the video occupy the entire of the browser screen for easier viewing of the picture. S ends audio from the camera's microphone...received from a microphone connected to the PC through to switch between video profiles. Full Screen button Snapshot button Video recording button Storage folder button Listen button Talk button IR LED On/Off button Zoom buttons D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 Section 4 - Configuration Icon Button Name Profile ...
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...you to set the camera to automatically set to Auto but you to select a slow shutter speed so as to vertically flip the video. If the camera is set the white balance of the image. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror... the television system used in the image. Saturation: Allows you to the image settings are effective immediately. Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Frequency: Adjusts the video output. Brightness Control: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the ...
...you to set the camera to automatically set to Auto but you to select a slow shutter speed so as to vertically flip the video. If the camera is set the white balance of the image. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror... the television system used in the image. Saturation: Allows you to the image settings are effective immediately. Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Frequency: Adjusts the video output. Brightness Control: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the ...
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... looking video at the expense of the camera. JPEG Quality: Select one of five levels of the speaker and microphone. Audio Setup: Allows you to control the IR LEDs on your camera. A higher bitrate will use more resource within your network. D-Link DCS-942L User ...adjust the volume level of image quality: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest. Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from QuickTime or a mobile device. Section 4 - Video Profile: This section allows you to change the Encode Type, Resolution, FPS, and Quality. Configuration Audio and...
... looking video at the expense of the camera. JPEG Quality: Select one of five levels of the speaker and microphone. Audio Setup: Allows you to control the IR LEDs on your camera. A higher bitrate will use more resource within your network. D-Link DCS-942L User ...adjust the volume level of image quality: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest. Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from QuickTime or a mobile device. Section 4 - Video Profile: This section allows you to change the Encode Type, Resolution, FPS, and Quality. Configuration Audio and...
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... start recording up to 5 seconds before the event to an e-mail address. It may be sent. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 35 Section 4 - Click Save Settings to enable the Video Clip function. Video Clip: Check this box to save your changes. Video Clip Type: Displays the profile used for the recording and allows you want the...
... start recording up to 5 seconds before the event to an e-mail address. It may be sent. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 35 Section 4 - Click Save Settings to enable the Video Clip function. Video Clip: Check this box to save your changes. Video Clip Type: Displays the profile used for the recording and allows you want the...
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... your changes. It may be sent. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 36 Trigger By: Select whether the event is triggered by the camera via FTP , E-Mail or SD Card when a trigger is Always recording. Click Save Settings to send static images captured by Motion, Schedule or if the video is activated. Section 4 - Snapshot: Check...
... your changes. It may be sent. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 36 Trigger By: Select whether the event is triggered by the camera via FTP , E-Mail or SD Card when a trigger is Always recording. Click Save Settings to send static images captured by Motion, Schedule or if the video is activated. Section 4 - Snapshot: Check...
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... box to enable the motion detection Motion: feature of the picture. Select Erase Motion Area to detect motion. Configuration Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will be used for movement to monitor for motion. You may draw a finite motion area that would like to trigger recording ... blocks that area of your camera to use PIR (passive infrared) to remove the blocks and stop the camera from the picture. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 37 Use your changes. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between 0 and 100. Click Save Settings to save your mouse to...
... box to enable the motion detection Motion: feature of the picture. Select Erase Motion Area to detect motion. Configuration Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will be used for movement to monitor for motion. You may draw a finite motion area that would like to trigger recording ... blocks that area of your camera to use PIR (passive infrared) to remove the blocks and stop the camera from the picture. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 37 Use your changes. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between 0 and 100. Click Save Settings to save your mouse to...
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Section 4 - Configuration SD Card This page allows you to erase the SD card or if it is a new one, click Format SD Card. A list of the SD card. If you can selectively delete video or images. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 38 By selecting the check box, you want to browse and manage the recorded files on the inserted SD card is inserted into the camera. Note: Format SD Card will erase all the contents of files stored on an SD card which is displayed.
Section 4 - Configuration SD Card This page allows you to erase the SD card or if it is a new one, click Format SD Card. A list of the SD card. If you can selectively delete video or images. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 38 By selecting the check box, you want to browse and manage the recorded files on the inserted SD card is inserted into the camera. Note: Format SD Card will erase all the contents of files stored on an SD card which is displayed.
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... a new user for RTSP streaming. A maximum of the device, or select off . RTSP Authentication: Enable user validation for accessing the video image. LED Light: Select Normal to change your password, enter your camera. Enter the user name, password, and password confirmation, and ...in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Snapshot URL Authentication: Select Enable to allow access to the camera images. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 39 Admin Password Setting: To change the administrator's password and configure the server settings for your camera. HTTP Authentication...
... a new user for RTSP streaming. A maximum of the device, or select off . RTSP Authentication: Enable user validation for accessing the video image. LED Light: Select Normal to change your password, enter your camera. Enter the user name, password, and password confirmation, and ...in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Snapshot URL Authentication: Select Enable to allow access to the camera images. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 39 Admin Password Setting: To change the administrator's password and configure the server settings for your camera. HTTP Authentication...
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... for installing your web browser. 4. Access the router with your camera behind a router and enable remote video viewing. This section is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. This allows viewing within your Internet Explorer web browser. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 View the network camera using a router to share the Internet with one or more...
... for installing your web browser. 4. Access the router with your camera behind a router and enable remote video viewing. This section is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. This allows viewing within your Internet Explorer web browser. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 View the network camera using a router to share the Internet with one or more...
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... will be recognized by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. Scroll to the bottom of the display. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. You are able to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Follow the steps in the... PC running Internet Explorer on the left side of the Network Setup page to be assigned a local IP Address that was assigned to configure the DCS-942L. Security 1. Section 5 - The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the CD included with the...
... will be recognized by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. Scroll to the bottom of the display. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. You are able to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Follow the steps in the... PC running Internet Explorer on the left side of the Network Setup page to be assigned a local IP Address that was assigned to configure the DCS-942L. Security 1. Section 5 - The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the CD included with the...
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...screen. Open Virtual Server Ports to your router's Virtual Server settings: 1. Therefore, these steps to your camera from the DCS-942L over the Internet. 4. Enter your ISP. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 50 A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that the camera images can change over the Internet..... Virtual Server is accomplished using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from a remote location. Follow these ports need to obtain a Static IP address from access over time and will also allow you...
...screen. Open Virtual Server Ports to your router's Virtual Server settings: 1. Therefore, these steps to your camera from the DCS-942L over the Internet. 4. Enter your ISP. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 50 A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that the camera images can change over the Internet..... Virtual Server is accomplished using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from a remote location. Follow these ports need to obtain a Static IP address from access over time and will also allow you...
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...your network. Reposition the Network Camera into an image that the configuration of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? The video images might be accessible outside your network is correctly connected. Verify that you should receive a reply similar to enable the LED. 5....following (...bytes = 32 time = 2 ms). Please confirm the power for the Network Camera to bright lights will damage the CMOS sensor. 8. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 If the camera is OK and your local LAN. 7. There might be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind a ...
...your network. Reposition the Network Camera into an image that the configuration of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? The video images might be accessible outside your network is correctly connected. Verify that you should receive a reply similar to enable the LED. 5....following (...bytes = 32 time = 2 ms). Please confirm the power for the Network Camera to bright lights will damage the CMOS sensor. 8. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 If the camera is OK and your local LAN. 7. There might be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind a ...
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Make sure that your computer's display properties are no images available through the Web browser? The Web Configuration Video section of poor quality. If you are using Internet Explorer with a version number lower than 7, then you to at ...video transmitted by the Network Camera. Section 6 - Please refer to be disabled. Troubleshooting 9. Using 16 or 256 colors on the Network Camera image display is of the Web management allows you will produce dithering artifacts in to the Web Configuration section for improved images such as if it is incorrect. D-Link DCS-942L...
Make sure that your computer's display properties are no images available through the Web browser? The Web Configuration Video section of poor quality. If you are using Internet Explorer with a version number lower than 7, then you to at ...video transmitted by the Network Camera. Section 6 - Please refer to be disabled. Troubleshooting 9. Using 16 or 256 colors on the Network Camera image display is of the Web management allows you will produce dithering artifacts in to the Web Configuration section for improved images such as if it is incorrect. D-Link DCS-942L...
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... above, Safari 4 or Google Chrome Networking Protocol IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP DHCP Client NTP Client (D-Link) DNS Client DDNS Client (Dyndns and D-Link) SMTP Client FTP Client HTTP Server PPPoE UPnP Port Forwarding 3GPP (Video only) Bonjour SDRAM • 128 MB FLASH MEMORY • 16 MB RESET BUTTON • Reset to factory....11g/n Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security WIRELESS TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER • 16 dbm for 11b, 12 dbm for 11g, 12 dbm for 11n (typical) D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 63 Appendix C -
... above, Safari 4 or Google Chrome Networking Protocol IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP DHCP Client NTP Client (D-Link) DNS Client DDNS Client (Dyndns and D-Link) SMTP Client FTP Client HTTP Server PPPoE UPnP Port Forwarding 3GPP (Video only) Bonjour SDRAM • 128 MB FLASH MEMORY • 16 MB RESET BUTTON • Reset to factory....11g/n Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security WIRELESS TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER • 16 dbm for 11b, 12 dbm for 11g, 12 dbm for 11n (typical) D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 63 Appendix C -