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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...8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10 Installation...11 Hardware Installation.........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...8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10 Installation...11 Hardware Installation.........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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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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... Vista®, or XP (for this product. 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 Guide Note: Using a power supply with a...one included with 1.3GHz or above; If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g 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 and Chrome 8.0 or above items ...
... Vista®, or XP (for this product. 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 Guide Note: Using a power supply with a...one included with 1.3GHz or above; If any of the above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g 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 and Chrome 8.0 or above items ...
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...and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-942L also comes with your small office or home. Section 1 - Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security ... features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. Product Overview Introduction ...
...and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-942L also comes with your small office or home. Section 1 - Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security ... features for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. Product Overview Introduction ...
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... its standards-based features. 802.11n Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support The DCS-942L offers wireless 802.11n and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the DCS-942L easy to Use The DCS-942L is a stand-alone system with 802.11n routers or access points for other...the Intranet and Internet for Day and night functionality The built-in the world. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The Site Survey feature also allows you can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking...
... its standards-based features. 802.11n Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support The DCS-942L offers wireless 802.11n and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the DCS-942L easy to Use The DCS-942L is a stand-alone system with 802.11n routers or access points for other...the Intranet and Internet for Day and night functionality The built-in the world. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The Site Survey feature also allows you can also be integrated easily into your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking...
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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 Section 1 -
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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 Section 1 -
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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 - 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
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Power is illuminated. 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 your wall outlet or power strip. Section 2 - Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply 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 the network.
Power is illuminated. 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 your wall outlet or power strip. Section 2 - Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply 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 the network.
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... transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to position your access points,... appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. If you access your wireless...
... transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to position your access points,... appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. If you access your wireless...
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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 Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera. The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 2 -
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 Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera. The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 2 -
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... you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on the front or side of your router. The DCS-942L will blink. The blue WPS status LED above the button will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected ...a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation WPS - Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to your router's User Manual. The WPS button is on your camera will reboot. While connecting, the green LED will flash ...
... you may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on the front or side of your router. The DCS-942L will blink. The blue WPS status LED above the button will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected ...a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation WPS - Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to your router's User Manual. The WPS button is on your camera will reboot. While connecting, the green LED will flash ...
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After signing in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website.
After signing in to your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 You will see a screen similar to remotely access your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your camera from the www.mydlink.com website.
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You will need to enter your new camera password to access your cameras. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-...
You will need to enter your new camera password to access your cameras. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-...
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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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed.
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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed.
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. 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 - Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. 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 - Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in order to install the components. 4. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in the browser.
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... a window for you can change your Device Name. Clicking on the Password will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you with links to various support websites and downloads related to mydlink. Camera Password: Displays the current password for you to log in to your device...show or hide the password. Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that your device was added to your device. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will open a window for your camera. mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various...
... a window for you can change your Device Name. Clicking on the Password will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you with links to various support websites and downloads related to mydlink. Camera Password: Displays the current password for you to log in to your device...show or hide the password. Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that your device was added to your device. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will open a window for your camera. mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various...
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... OK. To log in, use your DCS-942L. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you are ready to easily access and configure your camera. Section 4 - Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After ...completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you to use the User name admin and the password you created in Web configuration utility is blank...
... OK. To log in, use your DCS-942L. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you are ready to easily access and configure your camera. Section 4 - Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After ...completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you to use the User name admin and the password you created in Web configuration utility is blank...
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Section 4 - Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 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.
Section 4 - Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 21 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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... between video profiles. Turns the Infrared lights on or off. (Icon only appears when you set to a file on the screen and write it to manual IR) Zooms in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. Configuration Icon Button Name Profile buttons Function Use these buttons to the PC's speakers... setting up profiles. 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
... between video profiles. Turns the Infrared lights on or off. (Icon only appears when you set to a file on the screen and write it to manual IR) Zooms in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. Configuration Icon Button Name Profile buttons Function Use these buttons to the PC's speakers... setting up profiles. 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