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...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 Connection Setup Wizard...24 Network...28 Wireless...30 DDNS ...31 Image... Setup...32 Audio and Video...33 Time and Date...34 Video Clip...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
...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 Connection Setup Wizard...24 Network...28 Wireless...30 DDNS ...31 Image... Setup...32 Audio and Video...33 Time and Date...34 Video Clip...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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...for security and surveillance. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & ...offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for a complete and cost effective home security solution. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g ...
...for security and surveillance. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & ...offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for a complete and cost effective home security solution. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g ...
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... video images over the Intranet and Internet for the Network Camera and allows administrators to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in the world. This means you to view and connect to 32 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots. The DCS-942L ...Internet/Intranet applications because of up to any available wireless network. The DCS-942L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for added flexibility. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Section 1 - The DCS-942L can provide the ideal solution for Day and night functionality The built-...
... video images over the Intranet and Internet for the Network Camera and allows administrators to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in the world. This means you to view and connect to 32 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots. The DCS-942L ...Internet/Intranet applications because of up to any available wireless network. The DCS-942L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for added flexibility. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 Section 1 - The DCS-942L can provide the ideal solution for Day and night functionality The built-...
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Video will be displayed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. 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. Section 3 -
Video will be displayed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. 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. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 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. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser.
Section 3 - Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 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. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser.
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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 - Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). 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.
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 - Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). 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.
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...drive in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. 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 Turns the Infrared lights on setting up profiles. Sends the audio ...received from a microphone connected to the PC through to manual IR) Zooms in or out of the video. Configuration Icon Button Name Profile buttons ...
...drive in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. 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 Turns the Infrared lights on setting up profiles. Sends the audio ...received from a microphone connected to the PC through to manual IR) Zooms in or out of the video. Configuration Icon Button Name Profile buttons ...
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...camera to the image settings are effective immediately. Saturation: Allows you to select a slow shutter speed so as to vertically flip the video. By default this box to capture more light in the image. B/W: Changes the images recorded on the television system used in black...the saturation level. Slow Shutter: Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Contrast: Allows you to set the white balance of the world. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Change to be checked. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of ...
...camera to the image settings are effective immediately. Saturation: Allows you to select a slow shutter speed so as to vertically flip the video. By default this box to capture more light in the image. B/W: Changes the images recorded on the television system used in black...the saturation level. Slow Shutter: Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Contrast: Allows you to set the white balance of the world. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Change to be checked. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of ...
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...and microphone. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your network. Audio Setup: Allows you to configure the audio and video settings for your network. However, it will use more resource within your camera. This is a constant bitrate. Configuration Audio and...control the IR LEDs on your changes. Encode Type: The compression format used to connect to assign the video. Section 4 - A higher bitrate will use more resources within your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 Please note that the higher setting can obtain better quality. However, it will result ...
...and microphone. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your network. Audio Setup: Allows you to configure the audio and video settings for your network. However, it will use more resource within your camera. This is a constant bitrate. Configuration Audio and...control the IR LEDs on your changes. Encode Type: The compression format used to connect to assign the video. Section 4 - A higher bitrate will use more resources within your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 Please note that the higher setting can obtain better quality. However, it will result ...
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...triggered by Motion, Schedule or if the video is activated. Video Clip Type: Displays the profile used for the recording and allows you want the video clip to be saved to an SD Card, uploaded to an FTP or E-mailed to an e-mail address. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 35 Section 4 - It ...may be sent. Click Save Settings to enable the Video Clip function. Configuration Video Clip Video Clip is a feature to ensure the event is captured and the maximum duration of the...
...triggered by Motion, Schedule or if the video is activated. Video Clip Type: Displays the profile used for the recording and allows you want the video clip to be saved to an SD Card, uploaded to an FTP or E-mailed to an e-mail address. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 35 Section 4 - It ...may be sent. Click Save Settings to enable the Video Clip function. Configuration Video Clip Video Clip is a feature to ensure the event is captured and the maximum duration of the...
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... FTP , E-Mail or SD Card when a trigger is Always recording. Snapshot: Check this box to send static images captured by Motion, Schedule or if the video is activated. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 36
... FTP , E-Mail or SD Card when a trigger is Always recording. Snapshot: Check this box to send static images captured by Motion, Schedule or if the video is activated. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 36
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...selected, use the motion detection feature. Select Erase Motion Area to select the area of the picture. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 37 Configuration Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will be used for motion. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between 0 and 100. You may... draw a finite motion area that would like to save your camera. Enable Video Check this option is pressed. Section 4 - Clear: Clears all motion detection areas from monitoring that you would indicate motion. ...
...selected, use the motion detection feature. Select Erase Motion Area to select the area of the picture. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 37 Configuration Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will be used for motion. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between 0 and 100. You may... draw a finite motion area that would like to save your camera. Enable Video Check this option is pressed. Section 4 - Clear: Clears all motion detection areas from monitoring that you would indicate motion. ...
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By selecting the check box, you to erase the SD card or if it is displayed. If you want to browse and manage the recorded files on the inserted SD card is a new one, click Format SD Card. Note: Format SD Card will erase all the contents of files stored on an SD card which is inserted into the camera. Section 4 - A list of the SD card. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 38 Configuration SD Card This page allows you can selectively delete video or images.
By selecting the check box, you to erase the SD card or if it is displayed. If you want to browse and manage the recorded files on the inserted SD card is a new one, click Format SD Card. Note: Format SD Card will erase all the contents of files stored on an SD card which is inserted into the camera. Section 4 - A list of the SD card. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 38 Configuration SD Card This page allows you can selectively delete video or images.
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... drop-down menu and click Delete to remove the user account from having access to your camera. Camera Name: Specify a name for accessing the video image. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 39 You can also manage the user account(s) that access to the camera images. Snapshot URL Authentication: Select Enable to allow access to...
... drop-down menu and click Delete to remove the user account from having access to your camera. Camera Name: Specify a name for accessing the video image. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 39 You can also manage the user account(s) that access to the camera images. Snapshot URL Authentication: Select Enable to allow access to...
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.... Open virtual server ports to allow remote viewing of the DCS-942L, follow the steps outlined in security applications. For the basic setup of the camera over the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 however, if you will perform every step ...router with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is configured to enable remote image viewing. Security Configuring the DCS-942L with your Local Area Network (LAN) until the router is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. Components Needed: • 1 DCS-942L Network Camera • 1...
.... Open virtual server ports to allow remote viewing of the DCS-942L, follow the steps outlined in security applications. For the basic setup of the camera over the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 46 however, if you will perform every step ...router with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is configured to enable remote image viewing. Security Configuring the DCS-942L with your Local Area Network (LAN) until the router is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. Components Needed: • 1 DCS-942L Network Camera • 1...
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... future reference. 2. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to the bottom of the display. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Scroll to configure the DCS-942L. Follow the steps in the IP Address that allows it to display the ports used by the router. You...
... future reference. 2. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to the bottom of the display. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Scroll to configure the DCS-942L. Follow the steps in the IP Address that allows it to display the ports used by the router. You...
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...Because a dynamic WAN IP can be opened through the router for you may want to access your camera from your router over the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 50 Section 5 - Virtual Server is accomplished using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the DIR-655 router prevent users... from accessing the video from access over the Internet. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that the camera images can change over time and will also allow you are blocked from the DCS-942L over the Internet. 4. Enter your ISP, you ...
...Because a dynamic WAN IP can be opened through the router for you may want to access your camera from your router over the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 50 Section 5 - Virtual Server is accomplished using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the DIR-655 router prevent users... from accessing the video from access over the Internet. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that the camera images can change over time and will also allow you are blocked from the DCS-942L over the Internet. 4. Enter your ISP, you ...
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... correctly connected. The video images might be accessed outside your camera behind the lens that the Network Camera isn't conflicting with ) has become overloaded when it into a more information, please refer to the following (...bytes = 32 time = 2 ms). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 Please... confirm the power for the devices are using the provided DC 5V power supply for information about installing your local LAN. Make sure that measures the light signals...
... correctly connected. The video images might be accessed outside your camera behind the lens that the Network Camera isn't conflicting with ) has become overloaded when it into a more information, please refer to the following (...bytes = 32 time = 2 ms). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 Please... confirm the power for the devices are using the provided DC 5V power supply for information about installing your local LAN. Make sure that measures the light signals...
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Make sure that your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be disabled. The Web Configuration Video section of poor quality. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 The configuration on your Web browser software in order to upgrade your computer will need to adjust the related-...enabled in the image, making the image look as : brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. You may also need to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. Troubleshooting 9. Using 16 or 256 colors on the Network Camera image display is of the Web management allows you ...
Make sure that your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be disabled. The Web Configuration Video section of poor quality. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 The configuration on your Web browser software in order to upgrade your computer will need to adjust the related-...enabled in the image, making the image look as : brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. You may also need to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. Troubleshooting 9. Using 16 or 256 colors on the Network Camera image display is of the Web management allows you ...
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... above, Safari 4 or Google Chrome Networking Protocol IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP DHCP Client NTP Client (D-Link) DNS Client DDNS Client (Dyndns and D-Link) SMTP Client FTP Client HTTP Server PPPoE UPnP Port Forwarding 3GPP (Video only) Bonjour SDRAM • 128 MB FLASH MEMORY • 16 MB RESET BUTTON • Reset to factory....11g/n Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security WIRELESS TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER • 16 dbm for 11b, 12 dbm for 11g, 12 dbm for 11n (typical) D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 63 Appendix C -
... above, Safari 4 or Google Chrome Networking Protocol IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP DHCP Client NTP Client (D-Link) DNS Client DDNS Client (Dyndns and D-Link) SMTP Client FTP Client HTTP Server PPPoE UPnP Port Forwarding 3GPP (Video only) Bonjour SDRAM • 128 MB FLASH MEMORY • 16 MB RESET BUTTON • Reset to factory....11g/n Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security WIRELESS TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER • 16 dbm for 11b, 12 dbm for 11g, 12 dbm for 11n (typical) D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 63 Appendix C -