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System Requirements: Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet Wireless Local Area Network: 802.11b Wireless Router or Access Point Recommended: PC, Mac or Notebook to access the Internet Camera Web Configuration • Java Enabled and Compliant Web Browser (recommended) • CPU: Pentium III, 450MHz or above • Memory Size: 128MB recommended • VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above IPView Lite Configuration • Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE • CPU: Pentium III, 450MHz or...
System Requirements: Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet Wireless Local Area Network: 802.11b Wireless Router or Access Point Recommended: PC, Mac or Notebook to access the Internet Camera Web Configuration • Java Enabled and Compliant Web Browser (recommended) • CPU: Pentium III, 450MHz or above • Memory Size: 128MB recommended • VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above IPView Lite Configuration • Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE • CPU: Pentium III, 450MHz or...
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... routers or access points for a complete and cost-effective home security solution. Features & Benefits Simple to integrate into your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11b wireless network. It can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-900W is a versatile and unique solution for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet...
... routers or access points for a complete and cost-effective home security solution. Features & Benefits Simple to integrate into your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11b wireless network. It can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-900W is a versatile and unique solution for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet...
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... for live image viewing and allows the administrator to 4 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots. Remote Monitoring Utility The IPView Lite application adds enhanced features and functionality for remote monitoring. The Internet Camera allows remote access from a Web browser for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for the Internet Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Internet Camera from a remote site via the Intranet or Internet. Features & Benefits (continued) Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and...
... for live image viewing and allows the administrator to 4 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots. Remote Monitoring Utility The IPView Lite application adds enhanced features and functionality for remote monitoring. The Internet Camera allows remote access from a Web browser for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for the Internet Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Internet Camera from a remote site via the Intranet or Internet. Features & Benefits (continued) Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and...
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... when the Power LED begins to light up. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is pressed once and Power LED begins to flash. Release the reset button and the Power LED will also return to the default setting of the network. The DCS-900W can be used in conjuction with a single jack socket to supply power to the DCS-900W. EthernetCable Connector The DCS-900W features an RJ-45 connector for 802.11b wireless connectivity to your existing wireless network. The port supports the...
... when the Power LED begins to light up. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is pressed once and Power LED begins to flash. Release the reset button and the Power LED will also return to the default setting of the network. The DCS-900W can be used in conjuction with a single jack socket to supply power to the DCS-900W. EthernetCable Connector The DCS-900W features an RJ-45 connector for 802.11b wireless connectivity to your existing wireless network. The port supports the...
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... the DCS-900W. Once the ID and Password are Null String (no password). Note: When the DCS-900W is used for defined users who have a User Name and User Password. The DCS-900W supports multi-level password protection/access that when remote users access the DCS-900W they will not be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Admin ID and Admin Password to constrain user access to the DCS-900W since the security features...
... the DCS-900W. Once the ID and Password are Null String (no password). Note: When the DCS-900W is used for defined users who have a User Name and User Password. The DCS-900W supports multi-level password protection/access that when remote users access the DCS-900W they will not be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Admin ID and Admin Password to constrain user access to the DCS-900W since the security features...
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.... Using the Setup Wizard (continued) If you change any of the default settings in the Setup Wizard, the following screens may appear: This screen appears if the default IP Address of the camera (192.168.0.20) does not correspond with your network administrator. If you are running this Setup Wizard for you to continue. Click OK 16 If you are blank. If you changed the Admin ID and Password...
.... Using the Setup Wizard (continued) If you change any of the default settings in the Setup Wizard, the following screens may appear: This screen appears if the default IP Address of the camera (192.168.0.20) does not correspond with your network administrator. If you are running this Setup Wizard for you to continue. Click OK 16 If you are blank. If you changed the Admin ID and Password...
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... the Setup Wizard, you assigned to set up and view your DCS-900W. Note: The PC's IP address must correspond with a still image from support.dlink.com/ products. PC=192.168.0.5, Camera=192.168.0.20) for installing any of the D-Link Broadband Gateway products from your camera. Java ! The Web configuration utility is entered in the same segment (i.e. There will appear with the DCS-900W's IP address in the Browser, the DCS-900W Home screen will...
... the Setup Wizard, you assigned to set up and view your DCS-900W. Note: The PC's IP address must correspond with a still image from support.dlink.com/ products. PC=192.168.0.5, Camera=192.168.0.20) for installing any of the D-Link Broadband Gateway products from your camera. Java ! The Web configuration utility is entered in the same segment (i.e. There will appear with the DCS-900W's IP address in the Browser, the DCS-900W Home screen will...
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... each time it may be assigned manually. The DCS-900W will automatically assign an IP Address from an ADSL modem through the DCS900W's RJ-45 LAN port and you can Click Assign Automatically Using and click on PPPoE and enter the Service Name, User ID and Password into the respective fields. It is set up to assign a static IP to your network...
... each time it may be assigned manually. The DCS-900W will automatically assign an IP Address from an ADSL modem through the DCS900W's RJ-45 LAN port and you can Click Assign Automatically Using and click on PPPoE and enter the Service Name, User ID and Password into the respective fields. It is set up to assign a static IP to your network...
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... mode. the Internet Camera will automatically pad your input to enable the Encryption Key by the Internet Camera in upper or lower case) are three options as follows: ! Therefore, to secure the wireless transmission be sure to a bit count of 64 or 128. LED Control: The LED control allows you to fail. Dummy Power - Make sure the Encryption Code matches the Access Point's encryption code when the Internet Camera is connected...
... mode. the Internet Camera will automatically pad your input to enable the Encryption Key by the Internet Camera in upper or lower case) are three options as follows: ! Therefore, to secure the wireless transmission be sure to a bit count of 64 or 128. LED Control: The LED control allows you to fail. Dummy Power - Make sure the Encryption Code matches the Access Point's encryption code when the Internet Camera is connected...
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... instructions on your camera. For example, for a multiple camera installation, you must select the Open Second Port option and assign the approriate Web server and Transfer Image Ports for each additional DCS-900W from the driver CD is included in this manual on how to customize the LEDs for the LED control is used to enable remote viewing. Open Second Port: The Open Second Port option is Normal. Under Off Mode, the LED indicators are active and monitoring is used...
... instructions on your camera. For example, for a multiple camera installation, you must select the Open Second Port option and assign the approriate Web server and Transfer Image Ports for each additional DCS-900W from the driver CD is included in this manual on how to customize the LEDs for the LED control is used to enable remote viewing. Open Second Port: The Open Second Port option is Normal. Under Off Mode, the LED indicators are active and monitoring is used...
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... will need to change the Web server port the camera uses from 80 to forward ports. 29 For each camera to the next section. If these same settings will allow users to conserve bandwidth. DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router Assigning and opening second port in order to check with your ISP so that you can proceed to enable remote viewing. By default, ports 80 (Web server port) is installed, you must be used to run a Web server or...
... will need to change the Web server port the camera uses from 80 to forward ports. 29 For each camera to the next section. If these same settings will allow users to conserve bandwidth. DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router Assigning and opening second port in order to check with your ISP so that you can proceed to enable remote viewing. By default, ports 80 (Web server port) is installed, you must be used to run a Web server or...
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... WAN IP address can use DDNS to obtain an IP address, please refer to P.22 for you may want to obtain a Static IP address from a remote location. Your WAN IP Address information will be more convenient for more information. 30 DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router ROUTER SET-UP AND INSTALLATION The following steps generally apply to any router that will not change from time to time depending...
... WAN IP address can use DDNS to obtain an IP address, please refer to P.22 for you may want to obtain a Static IP address from a remote location. Your WAN IP Address information will be more convenient for more information. 30 DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router ROUTER SET-UP AND INSTALLATION The following steps generally apply to any router that will not change from time to time depending...
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... web browser. Not all settings have access to check with your camera (i.e. 192.168.0.20). Viewing Your camera 32 If you are the same, so refer to your network will need to change the service port the camera uses from the Internet, simply type in the Static IP Address of your ISP so that you will have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your user´s manual for specific instructions on...
... web browser. Not all settings have access to check with your camera (i.e. 192.168.0.20). Viewing Your camera 32 If you are the same, so refer to your network will need to change the service port the camera uses from the Internet, simply type in the Static IP Address of your ISP so that you will have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your user´s manual for specific instructions on...
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... camera is used primarily by Linux users. Using a time server with Time Server or Set Manually. You must choose the appropriate time server matching your recorded video images and is the default setting for surveillance applications. IP Address: Enter the IP Address of operation. The IP address will set the time server. This is critical for the DCS-900W. Public time servers are accessing from a remote site. Click on Time in the left hand panel and this field. DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Tools > Time The Time menu sets the DCS-900W's time...
... camera is used primarily by Linux users. Using a time server with Time Server or Set Manually. You must choose the appropriate time server matching your recorded video images and is the default setting for surveillance applications. IP Address: Enter the IP Address of operation. The IP address will set the time server. This is critical for the DCS-900W. Public time servers are accessing from a remote site. Click on Time in the left hand panel and this field. DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Tools > Time The Time menu sets the DCS-900W's time...
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... the camera name, location and administrator information such as administrator ID and password. Select the desired options from the main menu. General Allows settings for Web Configuration settings and upgrading firmware. IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > General Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-900W using the Webbased interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the Webbased configuration utility or the Property Settings in the DCS-900W IPView Lite...
... the camera name, location and administrator information such as administrator ID and password. Select the desired options from the main menu. General Allows settings for Web Configuration settings and upgrading firmware. IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > General Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-900W using the Webbased interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the Webbased configuration utility or the Property Settings in the DCS-900W IPView Lite...
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To delete a user, select the user and click Delete. 61 To add a user click on P.34 for camera access. IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Users Users Set up user accounts with user name and password for more detailed information. Enter the User Name and Password into the specific field. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration Setting under Tools-Admin on the Add icon and the Add User dialog box will appear.
To delete a user, select the user and click Delete. 61 To add a user click on P.34 for camera access. IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Users Users Set up user accounts with user name and password for more detailed information. Enter the User Name and Password into the specific field. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration Setting under Tools-Admin on the Add icon and the Add User dialog box will appear.
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... to select the file. Upgrade Firmware Enter the full path of the firmware binary file name in this section. Once completed, click OK. Warning The download firmware procedure cannot be interrupted. IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Tools Tools Reset the camera and update firmware in the Update Firmware field or you can click on the Browse button to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Tools-Default on the Update button to the Internet Camera. 64
... to select the file. Upgrade Firmware Enter the full path of the firmware binary file name in this section. Once completed, click OK. Warning The download firmware procedure cannot be interrupted. IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Tools Tools Reset the camera and update firmware in the Update Firmware field or you can click on the Browse button to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Tools-Default on the Update button to the Internet Camera. 64
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...shot to configure the camera. Start recording video image. Alternatively the hot key is F2. List view format. Add a camera. The hot key is Ctrl+F3. 4 Camera view format. The hot key is Del. Options to modify the User Name and Password for IPView Lite.... The hot key is F10. The hot key is Shift+Ins. The hot key is Ctrl+S. The hot key is Ctrl+N. The hot key is F12. IPView Lite Icon Description Open a new file. Save a file. The hot key is Ctrl+F1. 1 Camera view...
...shot to configure the camera. Start recording video image. Alternatively the hot key is F2. List view format. Add a camera. The hot key is Ctrl+F3. 4 Camera view format. The hot key is Del. Options to modify the User Name and Password for IPView Lite.... The hot key is F10. The hot key is Shift+Ins. The hot key is Ctrl+S. The hot key is Ctrl+N. The hot key is F12. IPView Lite Icon Description Open a new file. Save a file. The hot key is Ctrl+F1. 1 Camera view...
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... connected to be opened on the firewall as a PC-cam on the computer? The corresponding port needs to be setup as well. Type ipconfig/all into the DOS window. ! Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Internet Camera Installation Q: Can the DCS-900W be used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network and supported by wireless transmission. A: The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. Troubleshooting Q: I cannot access the Internet Camera from a web browser...
... connected to be opened on the firewall as a PC-cam on the computer? The corresponding port needs to be setup as well. Type ipconfig/all into the DOS window. ! Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Internet Camera Installation Q: Can the DCS-900W be used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network and supported by wireless transmission. A: The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. Troubleshooting Q: I cannot access the Internet Camera from a web browser...
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... using Windows XP, please make sure ActiveX has been enabled in order to utilize the PING command. 84 Follow the step-by-step procedure below to view the streaming video transmitted by sending a packet to confirm if the IP Address of lower than 4, then you have downloaded Java and installed it properly. A1: The ActiveX might be disabled. A3: Make sure that you will need to upgrade your Web browser supports Java...
... using Windows XP, please make sure ActiveX has been enabled in order to utilize the PING command. 84 Follow the step-by-step procedure below to view the streaming video transmitted by sending a packet to confirm if the IP Address of lower than 4, then you have downloaded Java and installed it properly. A1: The ActiveX might be disabled. A3: Make sure that you will need to upgrade your Web browser supports Java...