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......7 Connect the camera base ...7 Connect the Ethernet Cable ...8 Connect the Power Adapter ...8 Autorun Installation ...9 Software Installation ...10 Adjusting the Camera Focus ...19 Setting up a Wireless Connection with WPS (DCS-2121 only)...20 Using the Configuration Menu ...21 LIVE VIDEO...22 LIVE VIDEO > Camera ...22 SETUP ...23 SETUP > Wizard ...23 SETUP > Network Setup...24 SETUP > Wireless (DCS-2121 only) ...25 SETUP > Dynamic DNS...26 SETUP > Image Setup...27 SETUP > Audio and Video ...28 SETUP > Motion Detection ...30 SETUP > Time and Date...31 SETUP > Recording...32 SETUP > Snapshot...
......7 Connect the camera base ...7 Connect the Ethernet Cable ...8 Connect the Power Adapter ...8 Autorun Installation ...9 Software Installation ...10 Adjusting the Camera Focus ...19 Setting up a Wireless Connection with WPS (DCS-2121 only)...20 Using the Configuration Menu ...21 LIVE VIDEO...22 LIVE VIDEO > Camera ...22 SETUP ...23 SETUP > Wizard ...23 SETUP > Network Setup...24 SETUP > Wireless (DCS-2121 only) ...25 SETUP > Dynamic DNS...26 SETUP > Image Setup...27 SETUP > Audio and Video ...28 SETUP > Motion Detection ...30 SETUP > Time and Date...31 SETUP > Recording...32 SETUP > Snapshot...
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DCS-2102 Megapixel Internet Camera „ D-Link DCS-2102 Megapixel Internet Camera „ CAT 5 Ethernet Cable „ Power Adapter „ Mounting Kit „ Quick Installation Guide „ CD-ROM with Software and Product Documentation DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera „ D-Link DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera „ Detachable antenna „ CAT 5 Ethernet Cable „ Power Adapter „ Mounting Kit „ Quick Installation Guide „ CD-ROM with Software and Product Documentation WARNING: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included ...
DCS-2102 Megapixel Internet Camera „ D-Link DCS-2102 Megapixel Internet Camera „ CAT 5 Ethernet Cable „ Power Adapter „ Mounting Kit „ Quick Installation Guide „ CD-ROM with Software and Product Documentation DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera „ D-Link DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera „ Detachable antenna „ CAT 5 Ethernet Cable „ Power Adapter „ Mounting Kit „ Quick Installation Guide „ CD-ROM with Software and Product Documentation WARNING: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included ...
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... solution for security and surveillance. The DCS-2102/2121 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Internet „ Web-based Recording to Local hard Drive - The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your purchase of the DCS-2102/2121 Megapixel Internet Camera! no software required „ Includes D-ViewCam 2.0 for multi-camera monitoring and Management „ Motion detection to trigger recording and send e-mail alerts „ DDNS support for web access using and...
... solution for security and surveillance. The DCS-2102/2121 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Internet „ Web-based Recording to Local hard Drive - The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your purchase of the DCS-2102/2121 Megapixel Internet Camera! no software required „ Includes D-ViewCam 2.0 for multi-camera monitoring and Management „ Motion detection to trigger recording and send e-mail alerts „ DDNS support for web access using and...
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... save snapshots and record video and audio directly from the Web browser to a local hard drive without installing any moment from a remote location. „ Record Directly to a NAS: The DCS-2102/2121 allows you to record directly to a local network area storage device without the use in low-light environments. „ Web Configuration: Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive, viewing...
... save snapshots and record video and audio directly from the Web browser to a local hard drive without installing any moment from a remote location. „ Record Directly to a NAS: The DCS-2102/2121 allows you to record directly to a local network area storage device without the use in low-light environments. „ Web Configuration: Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive, viewing...
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... accessed. 8 Connect the Power Adapter Attach the power adapter to the power jack located on the bottom of the camera turn on. After connecting the power adapter, you should see the Status LED on the front of the DCS-2102/2121 and connect the power adapter to a power outlet. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom of the DCS-2102/2121 and attach it receives power, will light green after the camera connects...
... accessed. 8 Connect the Power Adapter Attach the power adapter to the power jack located on the bottom of the camera turn on. After connecting the power adapter, you should see the Status LED on the front of the DCS-2102/2121 and connect the power adapter to a power outlet. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom of the DCS-2102/2121 and attach it receives power, will light green after the camera connects...
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... you manage multiple cameras by enabling you to view recorded camera video. Click to initiate the autorun program. The source code for detailed information about the DCS-2102/2121. „Installation Wizard: Click here to install the DCS-2102/2121's initial configuration software. „D-ViewCam: Click here to install D-ViewCam, which is needed to search, configure, and monitor all your product. „Exit - The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes: „View QIG:Click...
... you manage multiple cameras by enabling you to view recorded camera video. Click to initiate the autorun program. The source code for detailed information about the DCS-2102/2121. „Installation Wizard: Click here to install the DCS-2102/2121's initial configuration software. „D-ViewCam: Click here to install D-ViewCam, which is needed to search, configure, and monitor all your product. „Exit - The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes: „View QIG:Click...
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After you successfully log in the Setup Wizard, enter your camera's video will automatically open your Web browser to the IP address of the DCS-2102/2121 and prompt you for a user name and password. Enter "admin" into the User name field, then click OK. If you changed your password in , your password then click OK. After you click the Link button, the Installation Wizard will be displayed inside the web browser window. 18
After you successfully log in the Setup Wizard, enter your camera's video will automatically open your Web browser to the IP address of the DCS-2102/2121 and prompt you for a user name and password. Enter "admin" into the User name field, then click OK. If you changed your password in , your password then click OK. After you click the Link button, the Installation Wizard will be displayed inside the web browser window. 18
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.... After pressing the button, it should start flashing blue. Consult your wireless network and camera without using the camera's web interface. Now press the WPS button on your devices to automatically configure a wireless connection. WPS button 20 Setting up a Wireless Connection with WPS (DCS-2121 only) If your wireless access point or router supports push-button Wireless Protected Setup (WPS), you may need to enter the web interface to your camera and the front status LED lights up solid blue...
.... After pressing the button, it should start flashing blue. Consult your wireless network and camera without using the camera's web interface. Now press the WPS button on your devices to automatically configure a wireless connection. WPS button 20 Setting up a Wireless Connection with WPS (DCS-2121 only) If your wireless access point or router supports push-button Wireless Protected Setup (WPS), you may need to enter the web interface to your camera and the front status LED lights up solid blue...
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... to open up and view your camera. If you would like to use your Internet Camera: „ LIVE VIDEO „ SETUP „ MAINTENANCE „ STATUS „ HELP 21 After logging in . In this example, the IP address of the camera is designed to enter your User name and Password (User name is "admin", and Password is blank by your DCS-2102/2121. You will need to easily access and configure your router or Internet service.
... to open up and view your camera. If you would like to use your Internet Camera: „ LIVE VIDEO „ SETUP „ MAINTENANCE „ STATUS „ HELP 21 After logging in . In this example, the IP address of the camera is designed to enter your User name and Password (User name is "admin", and Password is blank by your DCS-2102/2121. You will need to easily access and configure your router or Internet service.
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... mode in each step of the wizard to quickly set up or change the configuration of your IP camera. SETUP > Wizard The setup wizards guide you through initial setup of your IP camera. You can use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard for initial network setup, and you can also see these settings by clicking on their categories on Manual Motion Detection Setup. Alternatively, you can manually set up your Internet connection by clicking on the left side (Network Setup / Wireless Setup / Motion Detection / Snapshot). You can use the Motion Detection Setup Wizard...
... mode in each step of the wizard to quickly set up or change the configuration of your IP camera. SETUP > Wizard The setup wizards guide you through initial setup of your IP camera. You can use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard for initial network setup, and you can also see these settings by clicking on their categories on Manual Motion Detection Setup. Alternatively, you can manually set up your Internet connection by clicking on the left side (Network Setup / Wireless Setup / Motion Detection / Snapshot). You can use the Motion Detection Setup Wizard...
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... camera uses to stream video to. Enable UPnP port forwarding: This allows the camera to 80. By default the port is the port that the camera should use , try using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User Name and Password for your router supports UPnP port forwarding. You may be opened on how to use . For additional help on configuring your camera to work with your router, please refer to manually set to your Internet service provider (ISP) for Port Forwarding/Mapping; For installing multiple cameras, ONE port...
... camera uses to stream video to. Enable UPnP port forwarding: This allows the camera to 80. By default the port is the port that the camera should use , try using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User Name and Password for your router supports UPnP port forwarding. You may be opened on how to use . For additional help on configuring your camera to work with your router, please refer to manually set to your Internet service provider (ISP) for Port Forwarding/Mapping; For installing multiple cameras, ONE port...
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... record to a Samba network drive on the right side of the server your wired or wireless network. It is on. After enabling recording, you will need to select a scheduling method. Record to: SD Card: Selecting this setting to adjust how much free space must remain when recording. SETUP > Recording This option allows you will need to select a location to record to (SD Card or Samba network drive), and you to configure recording settings and scheduling. Server...
... record to a Samba network drive on the right side of the server your wired or wireless network. It is on. After enabling recording, you will need to select a scheduling method. Record to: SD Card: Selecting this setting to adjust how much free space must remain when recording. SETUP > Recording This option allows you will need to select a location to record to (SD Card or Samba network drive), and you to configure recording settings and scheduling. Server...
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... Save button to save your camera. Camera Name: Here, you can change the admin password for security purposes. New Password: Enter the new admin password to view the live camera feed. This will enable the information bar On Screen Display (OSD) to add the new user account. After installing the camera for the first time, it is only permitted for the administrator through the admin login. After entering the password again, click Add to appear when viewing video. Admin Password Setting...
... Save button to save your camera. Camera Name: Here, you can change the admin password for security purposes. New Password: Enter the new admin password to view the live camera feed. This will enable the information bar On Screen Display (OSD) to add the new user account. After installing the camera for the first time, it is only permitted for the administrator through the admin login. After entering the password again, click Add to appear when viewing video. Admin Password Setting...
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Installing the DCS-2102/2121 Behind a Router If you connect your cameras to an Internet router, follow these steps to allow remote access to your cameras, so you can access your cameras from any Internet-connected PC: 1) Identify your camera on the network 2) Assign a local IP address and port for your camera 3) Determine your router's WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing) 4) Open virtual server ports for your router (Enable Remote Viewing) 1) Identify Your Camera on the Network „ Log into your camera's web interface from a computer on...
Installing the DCS-2102/2121 Behind a Router If you connect your cameras to an Internet router, follow these steps to allow remote access to your cameras, so you can access your cameras from any Internet-connected PC: 1) Identify your camera on the network 2) Assign a local IP address and port for your camera 3) Determine your router's WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing) 4) Open virtual server ports for your router (Enable Remote Viewing) 1) Identify Your Camera on the Network „ Log into your camera's web interface from a computer on...
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... MUST open a second port and designate a new Web server port (800, 801, 802, etc.). If these same settings will be accessed remotely OR for image viewing. Note: Some ISPs block traffic on commonly used to configure your router. By default, port 80 (Web server port) is not available, you will need to change the Web server port the camera uses from 80 to something else, like port 80 to disallow consumers from putting a server on their network. If...
... MUST open a second port and designate a new Web server port (800, 801, 802, etc.). If these same settings will be accessed remotely OR for image viewing. Note: Some ISPs block traffic on commonly used to configure your router. By default, port 80 (Web server port) is not available, you will need to change the Web server port the camera uses from 80 to something else, like port 80 to disallow consumers from putting a server on their network. If...
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... port number. Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your network will allow you to open : 6970-6990 47 Consult your router/firewall's User Manual, and use that you gave your camera. http://: To access your camera's video streams directly, open your PC's/device's web browser or media player and type in the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, a colon, the RTSP port number...
... port number. Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your network will allow you to open : 6970-6990 47 Consult your router/firewall's User Manual, and use that you gave your camera. http://: To access your camera's video streams directly, open your PC's/device's web browser or media player and type in the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, a colon, the RTSP port number...
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... Internet Camera? You will slow down when multiple users are used to the camera. Other cameras such as the D-Link DSB-C110 and DSB-C310 can transmit high quality video images for detailed instructions. 48 An Internet Camera is used to your hard drive. 5 Can the Internet Camera be connected to a network if it to your firewall's product manual for monitoring. The maximum number of users that connects directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by opening a port...
... Internet Camera? You will slow down when multiple users are used to the camera. Other cameras such as the D-Link DSB-C110 and DSB-C310 can transmit high quality video images for detailed instructions. 48 An Internet Camera is used to your hard drive. 5 Can the Internet Camera be connected to a network if it to your firewall's product manual for monitoring. The maximum number of users that connects directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by opening a port...
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... I access the Internet Camera from a web browser? Please refer to the Setup > Image Setup section for the Internet Camera and verify that the IP Address for the Internet Camera to have running on this manual. 16 The video image is securely connected. 12 Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally? A possible cause might be a possible reason. Using 16 or 256 colors on the network with your computers display properties are set...
... I access the Internet Camera from a web browser? Please refer to the Setup > Image Setup section for the Internet Camera and verify that the IP Address for the Internet Camera to have running on this manual. 16 The video image is securely connected. 12 Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally? A possible cause might be a possible reason. Using 16 or 256 colors on the network with your computers display properties are set...
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... view the streaming video transmitted by the Internet Camera. If you are using Internet Explorer version 5 or lower, then you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer, make sure that your Web browser software in the Internet Options menu. If you will need to change the security settings on your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be disabled on your web browser. Also, make sure ActiveX has been enabled in order to upgrade your anti-virus program...
... view the streaming video transmitted by the Internet Camera. If you are using Internet Explorer version 5 or lower, then you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer, make sure that your Web browser software in the Internet Options menu. If you will need to change the security settings on your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be disabled on your web browser. Also, make sure ActiveX has been enabled in order to upgrade your anti-virus program...
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..., 2.5A Networking Protocol • IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP • DHCP Client • NTP Client • DNS Client • DDNS Client • SMTP Client • FTP Client • HTTP Server • Samba Client • PPPoE • RTP • RTSP • RTCP • 3GPP Connectivity • 802.11b/g Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security (DCS-2121 only) • 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Auto Negotiation 56
..., 2.5A Networking Protocol • IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP • DHCP Client • NTP Client • DNS Client • DDNS Client • SMTP Client • FTP Client • HTTP Server • Samba Client • PPPoE • RTP • RTSP • RTCP • 3GPP Connectivity • 802.11b/g Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security (DCS-2121 only) • 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Auto Negotiation 56
