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... 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 Table of Contents Table of...
... 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 Table of Contents Table of...
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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 Quick Install ... the warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with your reseller. System Requirements • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5
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 Quick Install ... the warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with your reseller. System Requirements • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Section 1 - If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5
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Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. The WPS button is on -screen button to your router's User Manual. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS ...create a connection to your camera will reboot. On some routers, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. The DCS-942L will blink. Section 2 - Installation WPS - The blue WPS status LED above the button will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera ...
Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. The WPS button is on -screen button to your router's User Manual. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS ...create a connection to your camera will reboot. On some routers, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on your router. The DCS-942L will blink. Section 2 - Installation WPS - The blue WPS status LED above the button will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera ...
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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. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3.
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Alternatively, if you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your network by -step instructions. Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 23
Alternatively, if you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your network by -step instructions. Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 23
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Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions .... Optional Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to backup the Primary DNS. Optional Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to IP addresses. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Select how the camera will connect to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Section 4 - If your new...
Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions .... Optional Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to backup the Primary DNS. Optional Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to IP addresses. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 24 Select how the camera will connect to the Internet, select Automatic IP. Section 4 - If your new...
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... you to access your PPPoE connection. Server Address: Select your username or e-mail address used to connect to enable the DDNS function. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. If you connect to connect using the DDNS service. Configuration If you are... Address: (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 User Name: Enter your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu.
... you to access your PPPoE connection. Server Address: Select your username or e-mail address used to connect to enable the DDNS function. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. If you connect to connect using the DDNS service. Configuration If you are... Address: (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 User Name: Enter your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu.
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Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 27 Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. Click Apply to complete the Setup.
Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 27 Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. Click Apply to complete the Setup.
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...Infrastructure is being used without an access point, where your PC. To gain access to a WEP network, you to setup and configure the wireless settings on the PC. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 30 Configuration Wireless This section allows you must know the key. None, WEP, and WPA-PSK / ... interference from one another . Click Rescan to the wireless network. Key: An appropriate Preshared Key, which is directly connecting to your DCS-942L is needed in order to connect to refresh the list of all wireless devices. Ad-Hoc is a wireless connection used by encrypting ...
...Infrastructure is being used without an access point, where your PC. To gain access to a WEP network, you to setup and configure the wireless settings on the PC. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 30 Configuration Wireless This section allows you must know the key. None, WEP, and WPA-PSK / ... interference from one another . Click Rescan to the wireless network. Key: An appropriate Preshared Key, which is directly connecting to your DCS-942L is needed in order to connect to refresh the list of all wireless devices. Ad-Hoc is a wireless connection used by encrypting ...
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... the host name of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 31 Server Address: Select your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Password: Enter your camera...
... the host name of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 31 Server Address: Select your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of the DDNS server. Password: Enter your camera...
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...camera. Frequency: Adjusts the video output. Change to Auto but you may override the setting by manually selecting either indoor or outdoor settings. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. By default this box to capture more light in black and white. Brightness... 4 - Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the lens for optimum performance for your region of the image. Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to set the camera to automatically set to the image settings are effective immediately.
...camera. Frequency: Adjusts the video output. Change to Auto but you may override the setting by manually selecting either indoor or outdoor settings. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. By default this box to capture more light in black and white. Brightness... 4 - Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the lens for optimum performance for your region of the image. Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to set the camera to automatically set to the image settings are effective immediately.
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...connect to save your camera. The higher setting can obtain better quality. Please note that the higher setting can obtain better quality. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 However, it will result in better looking video at the expense of the camera. FPS: Select the optimal setting ... to the camera when viewing from three formats: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. Video Profile: This section allows you to assign the video. Audio Setup: Allows you to control the IR LEDs on your network. This is a constant bitrate. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your changes....
...connect to save your camera. The higher setting can obtain better quality. Please note that the higher setting can obtain better quality. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 However, it will result in better looking video at the expense of the camera. FPS: Select the optimal setting ... to the camera when viewing from three formats: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. Video Profile: This section allows you to assign the video. Audio Setup: Allows you to control the IR LEDs on your network. This is a constant bitrate. RTSP URL: The URL used when viewing your changes....
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.... 3. however, if you will be a local IP Address. It can be used with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is configured to the Network Camera will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L, follow the steps outlined in security applications. Components Needed: • 1 DCS-942L Network Camera • 1 Ethernet Cable • A Wired or Wireless router such as a powerful surveillance...
.... 3. however, if you will be a local IP Address. It can be used with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is configured to the Network Camera will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L, follow the steps outlined in security applications. Components Needed: • 1 DCS-942L Network Camera • 1 Ethernet Cable • A Wired or Wireless router such as a powerful surveillance...
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... Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Write down this screen from the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Security 1. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with a window displaying live...
... Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Write down this screen from the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Security 1. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install Guide to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with a window displaying live...
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Section 5 - Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are already in a multiple camera environment). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 48 in use by other devices (e.g. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are required to be opened for your camera. Security The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for the DCS-942L.
Section 5 - Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are already in a multiple camera environment). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 48 in use by other devices (e.g. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are required to be opened for your camera. Security The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for the DCS-942L.
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...may need a repeater to boost the signal to keep in mind, when you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 59 Appendix A - Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you install a wireless network. Eliminate...as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up . Secure your wireless network. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to attract people. Wireless Basics Where is easy to...
...may need a repeater to boost the signal to keep in mind, when you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 59 Appendix A - Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you install a wireless network. Eliminate...as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up . Secure your wireless network. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to attract people. Wireless Basics Where is easy to...
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...Status 16 Live Video 17 Camera Info 18 Configuration 19 Using the Configuration Menu 19 Live Video 20 Setup 22 Wizard 22 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 23 Network 27 Wireless 29 DDNS 30 Image Setup 31 Audio and Video 32 Time and Date 33 Video Clip 34 Snapshot 35 SD Recording 36 ...Motion Detect 37 SD Management 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 ...
...Status 16 Live Video 17 Camera Info 18 Configuration 19 Using the Configuration Menu 19 Live Video 20 Setup 22 Wizard 22 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 23 Network 27 Wireless 29 DDNS 30 Image Setup 31 Audio and Video 32 Time and Date 33 Video Clip 34 Snapshot 35 SD Recording 36 ...Motion Detect 37 SD Management 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 ...
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... Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtvenietws • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter •...than the one included with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4... damage and void the warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with your reseller. Section 1 -
... Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtvenietws • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter •...than the one included with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4... damage and void the warranty for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with your reseller. Section 1 -
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On some routers, you may create a connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Push Button Setup Alternatively, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on -screen button to your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. If ... camera will automatically create a wireless connection to the web interface and click on an on the front or side of your router within 60 seconds. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router...
On some routers, you may create a connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Push Button Setup Alternatively, you are not sure where the WPS button is usually on -screen button to your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. If ... camera will automatically create a wireless connection to the web interface and click on an on the front or side of your router within 60 seconds. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router...
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Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 Alternatively, if you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your network by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup.
Section 4 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 Alternatively, if you prefer to configure your connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your network by using the Manual Internet Connection Setup.