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... 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 the Configuration Menu...20 Live Video...21 Setup...23 Wizard...23 Internet......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
... 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 the Configuration Menu...20 Live Video...21 Setup...23 Wizard...23 Internet......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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... any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 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...
... any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 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...
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...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 web-based interface offer easy integration with...DCS-942L is a complete system with your small office or home. The DCS-942L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. Section 1 - Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. D-Link DCS-942L...
...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 web-based interface offer easy integration with...DCS-942L is a complete system with your small office or home. The DCS-942L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. Section 1 - Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. D-Link DCS-942L...
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... images over the Intranet and Internet for the Network Camera and allows administrators to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast...
... images over the Intranet and Internet for the Network Camera and allows administrators to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast...
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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 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
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... cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. If you access your Network Camera) - 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. Minimize the number of materials... ovens), your adapter's range from anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between your wireless network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - Building Materials make a difference. Keep your product at ...
... cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. If you access your Network Camera) - 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. Minimize the number of materials... ovens), your adapter's range from anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between your wireless network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - Building Materials make a difference. Keep your product at ...
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Simply click Start to start the autorun program. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 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. Section 2 -
Simply click Start to start the autorun program. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 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. Section 2 -
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...need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 While connecting, the green LED will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the... WPS button for three seconds. The WPS button is on -screen button to your camera will blink. The DCS-942L will flash and your router's User Manual. Step 2 Press the WPS button on the front or side of your router within 60 seconds...
...need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 While connecting, the green LED will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the... WPS button for three seconds. The WPS button is on -screen button to your camera will blink. The DCS-942L will flash and your router's User Manual. Step 2 Press the WPS button on the front or side of your router within 60 seconds...
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Section 3 - You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard.
Section 3 - You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard.
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...currently cannot be accessed remotely. If your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that your camera is lit solid green. You will need to enter your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 Your online status may... be one of your package. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from...
...currently cannot be accessed remotely. If your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that your camera is lit solid green. You will need to enter your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 Your online status may... be one of your package. 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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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. If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. Section 3 -
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. If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - 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. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4.
Section 3 - 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. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4.
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... Name will open a window for your camera. Camera Password: Displays the current password for you to log in to your device. Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will either show or hide the password. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 mydlink No.: Displays the... mydlink number of your device was added to your camera's configuration interface. mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various details about your camera's configuration interface. Clicking on the ...
... Name will open a window for your camera. Camera Password: Displays the current password for you to log in to your device. Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will either show or hide the password. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 mydlink No.: Displays the... mydlink number of your device was added to your camera's configuration interface. mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various details about your camera's configuration interface. Clicking on the ...
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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 address of your password, click OK. After entering your camera into a web browser. The camera's built-in Web configuration utility is blank. Section 4 - If you are ready to easily access...
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 address of your password, click OK. After entering your camera into a web browser. The camera's built-in Web configuration utility is blank. Section 4 - If you are ready to easily access...
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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). 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. 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). 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. Section 4 -
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...Zooms in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. Sets the storage folder for easier viewing of the picture. Triggers the camera's recording function. Makes the video occupy the entire of the image currently displayed on the hard drive in the folder specified using... 33 for more information on the screen and write it to the camera. 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 - Refer to switch between video profiles....
...Zooms in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. Sets the storage folder for easier viewing of the picture. Triggers the camera's recording function. Makes the video occupy the entire of the image currently displayed on the hard drive in the folder specified using... 33 for more information on the screen and write it to the camera. 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 - Refer to switch between video profiles....
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... connect to the Internet. If your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Optional Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to destinations in a different subnet. Configuration ... how your camera will connect to determine if the destination is "255.255.255.0." Default Gateway (Router): The gateway used to forward frames to IP addresses. Click Next to a different subnet. Used to the Internet. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual ...
... connect to the Internet. If your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Optional Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to destinations in a different subnet. Configuration ... how your camera will connect to determine if the destination is "255.255.255.0." Default Gateway (Router): The gateway used to forward frames to IP addresses. Click Next to a different subnet. Used to the Internet. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual ...
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DDNS: Click to continue. Server Address: Select your camera over the Internet when you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following details: Server Address: (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS ... the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. If you to access your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. The username and password are required to the DDNS. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 User Name: Enter your username or e-mail...
DDNS: Click to continue. Server Address: Select your camera over the Internet when you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following details: Server Address: (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS ... the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. If you to access your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. The username and password are required to the DDNS. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 User Name: Enter your username or e-mail...
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Section 4 - Select the time zone that the camera is in so that you can set automatically or select Set date and time manually to continue. Click Next to enable drop-down menus so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. Configuration Enter a name for your time zone observes daylight saving, check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 26 If your camera. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Select the time zone that the camera is in so that you can set automatically or select Set date and time manually to continue. Click Next to enable drop-down menus so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. Configuration Enter a name for your time zone observes daylight saving, check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 26 If your camera. Click Next to continue.