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... not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 21, 2011 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Please refer to...
... not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date July 21, 2011 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Please refer to...
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......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 Table of Contents Table of Contents Manual Overview...2 Manual Revisions...2 Trademarks...2 Product Overview...5 Package Contents...5 System Requirements...5 Introduction...6 Features...7 Hardware Overview...8 Front View...
......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 Table of Contents Table of Contents Manual Overview...2 Manual Revisions...2 Trademarks...2 Product Overview...5 Package Contents...5 System Requirements...5 Introduction...6 Features...7 Hardware Overview...8 Front View...
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Table of Contents Wireless Security...44 What is WEP?...44 What is WPA?...45 Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router...46 Troubleshooting...52 Wireless Basics...55 Wireless Modes...59 Networking Basics...60 Check your IP address...60 Statically Assign an IP Address...61 Technical Specifications...62 Contacting Technical Support...64 Warranty...65 Registration...71 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 4
Table of Contents Wireless Security...44 What is WEP?...44 What is WPA?...45 Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router...46 Troubleshooting...52 Wireless Basics...55 Wireless Modes...59 Networking Basics...60 Check your IP address...60 Statically Assign an IP Address...61 Technical Specifications...62 Contacting Technical Support...64 Warranty...65 Registration...71 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 4
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... • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - 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 ...voltage than the one included with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty ...
... • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - 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 ...voltage than the one included with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty ...
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... from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. The DCS-942L also comes with a built-in CPU and web ... solution. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your small office or home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Section 1 - The DCS-942L is a complete system with remote monitoring and motion detection features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless ...
... from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. The DCS-942L also comes with a built-in CPU and web ... solution. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your small office or home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Section 1 - The DCS-942L is a complete system with remote monitoring and motion detection features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless ...
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...offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Broad Range of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of its ... Network Camera anytime, anywhere in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as Firefox® and Safari®. The DCS-942L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments, and works with a built...
...offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Broad Range of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of its ... Network Camera anytime, anywhere in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as Firefox® and Safari®. The DCS-942L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments, and works with a built...
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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 Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 9
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 9
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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 Section 1 -
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Section 2 - Power is illuminated. Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and attach it to your wall outlet or power strip.
Section 2 - Power is illuminated. Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and connect it to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and attach it to your wall outlet or power strip.
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... meters away from anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your ... If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other networking devices where the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (...
... meters away from anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your ... If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other networking devices where the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (...
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Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera.
Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera.
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... not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router's User Manual. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your router. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router, please...
... not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router's User Manual. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your router. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router, please...
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mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 You will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 -
mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 You will be able to remotely access your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - Your online status may be accessed remotely. A yellow exclamation point indicates that the LED on your camera is lit solid green. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. If ...
Section 3 - Your online status may be accessed remotely. A yellow exclamation point indicates that the LED on your camera is lit solid green. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. If ...
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 If the camera is available, a Live Video feed 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 selected by default. Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 If the camera is available, a Live Video feed 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 selected by default. Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed.
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Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in your computer. 1. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in" to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in the browser.
Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in your computer. 1. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in" to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in the browser.
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... interface. Then, it . Clicking on the Device Name will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you can change your product. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will open a window for your camera's configuration interface. Model Name: Displays the model... your device to your Password. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. Support: This section provides you with links to various support websites and downloads related to help you identify it will either show or hide the password. Device Name: ...
... interface. Then, it . Clicking on the Device Name will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you can change your product. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will open a window for your camera's configuration interface. Model Name: Displays the model... your device to your Password. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. Support: This section provides you with links to various support websites and downloads related to help you identify it will either show or hide the password. Device Name: ...
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Section 4 - The camera's built-in Web configuration utility is blank. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your password, click OK. To log ... and configure your camera. If you are ready to use the User name admin and the password you to allow you created in , use your DCS-942L. After entering your camera into a web browser.
Section 4 - The camera's built-in Web configuration utility is blank. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your password, click OK. To log ... and configure your camera. If you are ready to use the User name admin and the password you to allow you created in , use your DCS-942L. After entering your camera into a web 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.