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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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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 ... than the 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 Section 1 - System Requirements • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer...
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 ... than the 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 Section 1 - System Requirements • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for this product. at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer...
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...that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-942L is a complete system with your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost ...local network or through the Internet via a web browser. Section 1 - The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your small office or home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802...
...that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-942L is a complete system with your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Home Network Camera. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost ...local network or through the Internet via a web browser. Section 1 - The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your small office or home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802...
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... any available wireless network. IR LED for other Internet/Intranet applications because of its own Web page via the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 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...-in the world. 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 Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can ...
... any available wireless network. IR LED for other Internet/Intranet applications because of its own Web page via the Internet. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 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...-in the world. 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 Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can ...
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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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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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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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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 illuminated. Section 2 - Power 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. 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 illuminated. Section 2 - Power 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. Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the network.
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... concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or... of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Position your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. However, the number, thickness and location...
... concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or... of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Position your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. However, the number, thickness and location...
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Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to go through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to start the autorun program. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13
Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera. Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to go through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to start the autorun program. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13
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... a wireless connection to your router. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Installation WPS - The DCS-942L will blink. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your router. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS...
... a wireless connection to your router. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to activate the WPS feature. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Installation WPS - The DCS-942L will blink. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your router. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS...
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Section 3 - You will see a screen similar to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15
Section 3 - You will see a screen similar to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15
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... Internet router. • Check your camera's cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to use. Your online status may be accessed remotely. 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...
... Internet router. • Check your camera's cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to use. Your online status may be accessed remotely. 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...
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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. Video will be displayed. If the camera is available, a Live Video feed 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 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 displayed. If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be selected by default. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Section 3 -
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in your computer. 1. 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 the browser. Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to install the components. 4. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in your computer. 1. 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 the browser. Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2.
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Then, it will open a window for you with links to various support websites and downloads related to help you can change your camera. Clicking on the Password will open the Maintenance > Admin page where ..., it . Camera Password: Displays the current password for you can give to mydlink. Section 3 - Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that your device. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19
Then, it will open a window for you with links to various support websites and downloads related to help you can change your camera. Clicking on the Password will open the Maintenance > Admin page where ..., it . Camera Password: Displays the current password for you can give to mydlink. Section 3 - Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that your device. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19
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... the Camera Installation Wizard, you created in Web configuration utility is blank. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. To log in, use your DCS-942L. 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. After entering...
... the Camera Installation Wizard, you created in Web configuration utility is blank. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. To log in, use your DCS-942L. 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. After entering...
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Section 4 - Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). 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. 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). 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. The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface.
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... camera's recording function. 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 Refer to switch between video profiles. This will record the video displayed on the screen and write it to a file on the...
... camera's recording function. 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 Refer to switch between video profiles. This will record the video displayed on the screen and write it to a file on the...