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DCS-2100 User's Manual Table of Contents Convenient display adjustment tool 107 Flexible searching range adjustment tool 107 System control tool 107 Logging In 108 Layout ...108 ... Adjustment Toolbox 116 System Control Toolbox 117 Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection 118 Frequently Asked Questions 121 Internet Camera Features 121 Internet Camera Installation 121 How to PING Your IP Address 125 Reset and Restore 126 Adjusting the Camera Focus 127 Technical Specifications 128 Contacting Technical Support 131 Time Zone Table 132 Warranty 134 Registration 138...
DCS-2100 User's Manual Table of Contents Convenient display adjustment tool 107 Flexible searching range adjustment tool 107 System control tool 107 Logging In 108 Layout ...108 ... Adjustment Toolbox 116 System Control Toolbox 117 Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection 118 Frequently Asked Questions 121 Internet Camera Features 121 Internet Camera Installation 121 How to PING Your IP Address 125 Reset and Restore 126 Adjusting the Camera Focus 127 Technical Specifications 128 Contacting Technical Support 131 Time Zone Table 132 Warranty 134 Registration 138...
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... have a DHCP* server on the same network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Installation Wizard To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your DCS-2100 connected to its clients that are on your network, there will appear and show a MAC address of the DCS-2100 and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct...
... have a DHCP* server on the same network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Installation Wizard To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your DCS-2100 connected to its clients that are on your network, there will appear and show a MAC address of the DCS-2100 and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct...
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Select the MAC address. The camera is now automatically configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to Selected Devices button. DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2100 and an IP address. For more information regarding the functions of this step in the installation until you see the following section titled "Installation Wizard Screen." D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Click on the Link to . This IP address may not be correct at this screen, see "Yes" under the assigned column.
Select the MAC address. The camera is now automatically configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to Selected Devices button. DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2100 and an IP address. For more information regarding the functions of this step in the installation until you see the following section titled "Installation Wizard Screen." D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Click on the Link to . This IP address may not be correct at this screen, see "Yes" under the assigned column.
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Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard After you click on the Link to Selected Devices button, Installation Wizard will automatically open your Internet browser to the IP Address of the DCS-2100 in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120.
Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard After you click on the Link to Selected Devices button, Installation Wizard will automatically open your Internet browser to the IP Address of the DCS-2100 in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120.
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..., prompting you to enter the camera's IP address or domain name. Click to uncheck all selected devices to link all selected cameras. DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Installation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search: Add: Remove: Uncheck All: Links to Selected Devices: Click...
..., prompting you to enter the camera's IP address or domain name. Click to uncheck all selected devices to link all selected cameras. DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Installation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search: Add: Remove: Uncheck All: Links to Selected Devices: Click...
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Users can also be configured on the Advanced > Network screen (page 46) when configuring the camera via a Web Browser. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. If you would like to save the configured settings. ... then Apply to modify changes or mistakes. These settings can click Previous to save your IP address settings, make sure to reset IP address at boot selected. DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Network Settings Here users can configure the Network Settings for the camera. D-Link Systems, Inc. 23
Users can also be configured on the Advanced > Network screen (page 46) when configuring the camera via a Web Browser. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. If you would like to save the configured settings. ... then Apply to modify changes or mistakes. These settings can click Previous to save your IP address settings, make sure to reset IP address at boot selected. DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Network Settings Here users can configure the Network Settings for the camera. D-Link Systems, Inc. 23
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Click DCS-2100-120. DCS-2100 User's Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me To view your Desktop and click My Network Places. D-Link Systems, Inc. 29 The last three digits (120), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera's IP address (in an Internet browser, go to your DCS-2100 Internet Camera in this example, 198.168.0.120).
Click DCS-2100-120. DCS-2100 User's Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me To view your Desktop and click My Network Places. D-Link Systems, Inc. 29 The last three digits (120), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera's IP address (in an Internet browser, go to your DCS-2100 Internet Camera in this example, 198.168.0.120).
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DCS-2100 User's Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me After you click on the DCS-2100-120 icon, your Internet browser will appear in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. (Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2100, in Windows Me.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 30
DCS-2100 User's Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me After you click on the DCS-2100-120 icon, your Internet browser will appear in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. (Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2100, in Windows Me.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 30
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 35 DCS-2100 User's Manual Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Open your browser is : http://192.168.0.120 (your computer speakers from the DCS-2100. The window in the center of your Internet browser and type in the Installation Wizard program). If you used in the IP address of this example the address is the camera image window. You...
D-Link Systems, Inc. 35 DCS-2100 User's Manual Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Open your browser is : http://192.168.0.120 (your computer speakers from the DCS-2100. The window in the center of your Internet browser and type in the Installation Wizard program). If you used in the IP address of this example the address is the camera image window. You...
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... DCS-2100 with a NAT Router D-Link's DCS-2100 is configured to allow remote viewing of the camera over the Internet. 1 Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera Run the Installation Wizard program from inside your internal network. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from the CD included with the DCS-2100. It can be a local IP Address. Materials Needed: 1 DCS-2100 Internet Camera...
... DCS-2100 with a NAT Router D-Link's DCS-2100 is configured to allow remote viewing of the camera over the Internet. 1 Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera Run the Installation Wizard program from inside your internal network. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from the CD included with the DCS-2100. It can be a local IP Address. Materials Needed: 1 DCS-2100 Internet Camera...
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.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 38 In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. Click on the Configuration button on your LAN. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a window displaying live video from any PC running Internet Explorer on the left side of the Network...
.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 38 In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. Click on the Configuration button on your LAN. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a window displaying live video from any PC running Internet Explorer on the left side of the Network...
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... the Internet. A dynamic WAN IP Address identifies your network. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router The Advanced > Network page displays the port settings for your router (as an example to clarify the configuration process. D-Link Systems,...Internet service, you have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address. 'Dynamic' means that you will be changed if they are already in a multiple camera environment). The WAN IP Address will need to view your ISP. If necessary, these ports can change from time to time depending on the public network...
... the Internet. A dynamic WAN IP Address identifies your network. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router The Advanced > Network page displays the port settings for your router (as an example to clarify the configuration process. D-Link Systems,...Internet service, you have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address. 'Dynamic' means that you will be changed if they are already in a multiple camera environment). The WAN IP Address will need to view your ISP. If necessary, these ports can change from time to time depending on the public network...
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...IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change from time to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your camera. Therefore, these ports need to the Internet over the Internet. The ports normally used by the camera...Because a dynamic WAN IP can change over the Internet. The Virtual Server ports used by clicking on the router's Status > Device Info page. D-Link Systems, Inc. 40 DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router Your WAN IP Address will be listed ...
...IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change from time to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your camera. Therefore, these ports need to the Internet over the Internet. The ports normally used by the camera...Because a dynamic WAN IP can change over the Internet. The Virtual Server ports used by clicking on the router's Status > Device Info page. D-Link Systems, Inc. 40 DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router Your WAN IP Address will be listed ...
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... 80 to something else, such as 800. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for each entry. 3 Enter your camera's local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.102 in the example in step 2 on port 80, you will indicate that you are enabled. Please make sure to check the...the DCS-2100 with your ISP so that the ports are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section, click Apply. 6 Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can open ports. Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet...
... 80 to something else, such as 800. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for each entry. 3 Enter your camera's local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.102 in the example in step 2 on port 80, you will indicate that you are enabled. Please make sure to check the...the DCS-2100 with your ISP so that the ports are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section, click Apply. 6 Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can open ports. Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet...
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... Internet, type the IP Address of the Camera followed by a colon, and the port number that you are using the default Web server port 80. DCS-2100 User's Manual Viewing Your Camera Viewing Your Camera After all the router settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your network ... colon and the port number (e.g., 205.163.122.96:83). http://205.163.122.96:83 D-Link Systems, Inc. 42 To access the camera from a computer on your local (home) network, simply enter the local IP Address of the router given to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web browser.
... Internet, type the IP Address of the Camera followed by a colon, and the port number that you are using the default Web server port 80. DCS-2100 User's Manual Viewing Your Camera Viewing Your Camera After all the router settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your network ... colon and the port number (e.g., 205.163.122.96:83). http://205.163.122.96:83 D-Link Systems, Inc. 42 To access the camera from a computer on your local (home) network, simply enter the local IP Address of the router given to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web browser.
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... address may differ. This allows the proprietary MPEG 4 video stream to install a Verisign certificate for your Internet Camera. In the example, this manual in two parts: Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet browser and accessing the screens to control and monitor the camera. Using IP surveillance software with the Installer program. D-Link Systems, Inc. 43 DCS-2100 User...
... address may differ. This allows the proprietary MPEG 4 video stream to install a Verisign certificate for your Internet Camera. In the example, this manual in two parts: Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet browser and accessing the screens to control and monitor the camera. Using IP surveillance software with the Installer program. D-Link Systems, Inc. 43 DCS-2100 User...
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...run the Installation Wizard to find the camera's IP address. jdoe or [email protected] depending on your e-mail account (e.g. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Advanced The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Network, DDNS & UPnP, Video, Image.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 47 Multiple recipients must be unchecked at next boot: IP address: Subnet mask: Default router: Primary DNS: Secondary DNS: SMTP (mail) server 1: SMTP account name 1: SMTP password1: Recipient email address 1: SMTP (mail) server 2: Once the DCS-2100 is ...
...run the Installation Wizard to find the camera's IP address. jdoe or [email protected] depending on your e-mail account (e.g. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Advanced The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Network, DDNS & UPnP, Video, Image.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 47 Multiple recipients must be unchecked at next boot: IP address: Subnet mask: Default router: Primary DNS: Secondary DNS: SMTP (mail) server 1: SMTP account name 1: SMTP password1: Recipient email address 1: SMTP (mail) server 2: Once the DCS-2100 is ...
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...IP address of the external FTP server. Granted user name on the external FTP server. Granted folder on the external FTP server. If the DCS-2100 is located inside a network...server. D-Link Systems, Inc. 48 Some FTP servers cannot accept a preceding slash symbol before the path if there is selected, the DCS-2100 can ...DCS-2100 User's Manual SMTP account name 2: SMTP password 2: Recipient email address 2: Return email address: Local FTP server port: 1st FTP server: 1st FTP user name: 1st FTP password: 1st FTP remote folder: Primary FTP Passive Mode: Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet...
...IP address of the external FTP server. Granted user name on the external FTP server. Granted folder on the external FTP server. If the DCS-2100 is located inside a network...server. D-Link Systems, Inc. 48 Some FTP servers cannot accept a preceding slash symbol before the path if there is selected, the DCS-2100 can ...DCS-2100 User's Manual SMTP account name 2: SMTP password 2: Recipient email address 2: Return email address: Local FTP server port: 1st FTP server: 1st FTP user name: 1st FTP password: 1st FTP remote folder: Primary FTP Passive Mode: Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet...
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...the HTTP port of the DCS-2100 (which has an IP address of the external FTP server. Invalid settings may cause the DCS-2100 to 8080, users must type http://192.168.0.100:8080 in low bandwidth environment: Mute: The domain name or IP address of 192.168.0.100) from...your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you cannot connect to the camera, refer to other than the default port 80. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with the port opened by the firewall. Passive mode setting for camera reset and restore factory settings procedures. D-Link ...
...the HTTP port of the DCS-2100 (which has an IP address of the external FTP server. Invalid settings may cause the DCS-2100 to 8080, users must type http://192.168.0.100:8080 in low bandwidth environment: Mute: The domain name or IP address of 192.168.0.100) from...your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you cannot connect to the camera, refer to other than the default port 80. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with the port opened by the firewall. Passive mode setting for camera reset and restore factory settings procedures. D-Link ...
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... provider from the Configuration screen to a changing (dynamic) IP address. Enter the host name of that specific connection. Select your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DDNS & UPnP Click the DDNS & UPnP button ...server. 50 Click to enable the DDNS function. Dynamic DNS (DDNS): Enable DDNS: Provider: Hostname:: D-Link Systems, Inc. With the DCS-2100, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is a method of keeping a domain name linked to access DDNS & UPnP settings.
... provider from the Configuration screen to a changing (dynamic) IP address. Enter the host name of that specific connection. Select your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address. DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DDNS & UPnP Click the DDNS & UPnP button ...server. 50 Click to enable the DDNS function. Dynamic DNS (DDNS): Enable DDNS: Provider: Hostname:: D-Link Systems, Inc. With the DCS-2100, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is a method of keeping a domain name linked to access DDNS & UPnP settings.