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...mydlink.com website for the most current information. Please refer to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. All rights reserved. This publication may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. 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 such revisions or changes.
...mydlink.com website for the most current information. Please refer to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. All rights reserved. This publication may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. 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 such revisions or changes.
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......8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10 Installation...11 Hardware Installation...11 Wireless Installation Considerations...12 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......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
......8 Hardware Overview...9 Side View...9 Rear View...10 Installation...11 Hardware Installation...11 Wireless Installation Considerations...12 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......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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mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account 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 camera from the www.mydlink.com website. Section 3 - After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard.
mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account 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 camera from the www.mydlink.com website. Section 3 - After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard.
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You will need to enter your new camera password to use. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included ... online and ready to access your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. A yellow exclamation point indicates that the LED on your cameras. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Your online status may be one of your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely.
You will need to enter your new camera password to use. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included ... online and ready to access your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. A yellow exclamation point indicates that the LED on your cameras. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Your online status may be one of your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely.
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Video will be selected by default. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17
Video will be selected by default. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Section 3 - Enable the "Mozilla plug-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 " to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed 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. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Section 3 - Enable the "Mozilla plug-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 " to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed 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. Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2.
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Then, it will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your Device Name....Section 3 - Clicking on the Password will open a window for you to log in to mydlink. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various details about your device. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your camera. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you can change...
Then, it will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your Device Name....Section 3 - Clicking on the Password will open a window for you to log in to mydlink. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various details about your device. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your camera. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that you can change...
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...if your web browser and going to http://12345678.mydlink.com This URL will open , and you would be able to using mydlink.com, is plugged in. 3. In addition to configure your password, you should see if Remote Access has been enabled. 2. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 If you see Remote Status: ... back to the latest firmware ...you have tried rebooting your router by unplugging it, then plugging it back in by opening your camera's mydlink No. was 12345678, you will be able to access your camera remotely by entering your camera is there another way to press and hold...
...if your web browser and going to http://12345678.mydlink.com This URL will open , and you would be able to using mydlink.com, is plugged in. 3. In addition to configure your password, you should see if Remote Access has been enabled. 2. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 If you see Remote Status: ... back to the latest firmware ...you have tried rebooting your router by unplugging it, then plugging it back in by opening your camera's mydlink No. was 12345678, you will be able to access your camera remotely by entering your camera is there another way to press and hold...
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... Date November 03, 2011 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.01 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Information in this publication and to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current...
... Date November 03, 2011 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.01 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. Information in this publication and to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current...
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... 8 Hardware Overview 9 Side View 9 Rear View 10 Installation 11 Hardware Installation 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Camera Installation Wizard 13 WPS - Push Button Setup 14 mydlink Portal 15 Camera Status 16 Live Video 17 Camera Info 18 Configuration 19 Using the Configuration Menu 19 Live Video 20 Setup 22 Wizard 22... 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
... 8 Hardware Overview 9 Side View 9 Rear View 10 Installation 11 Hardware Installation 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 12 Camera Installation Wizard 13 WPS - Push Button Setup 14 mydlink Portal 15 Camera Status 16 Live Video 17 Camera Info 18 Configuration 19 Using the Configuration Menu 19 Live Video 20 Setup 22 Wizard 22... 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
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After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account 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 camera from the www.mydlink.com website. Section 3 -
After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account 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 camera from the www.mydlink.com website. Section 3 -
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...the camera password has changed. A yellow exclamation point indicates that the LED on your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 If you can see the online status of each of the following : • Check to make sure that the Internet ...• Check your camera's cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to use. A red X indicates that your cameras. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included...
...the camera password has changed. A yellow exclamation point indicates that the LED on your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 If you can see the online status of each of the following : • Check to make sure that the Internet ...• Check your camera's cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to use. A red X indicates that your cameras. mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included...
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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. 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.
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... Maintenance > Admin page where you identify it. Advanced You can change your camera by clicking Setting: Advanced Setting Button. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Clicking on : added to mydlink. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device. Camera Displays the time and date that...
... Maintenance > Admin page where you identify it. Advanced You can change your camera by clicking Setting: Advanced Setting Button. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Clicking on : added to mydlink. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device. Camera Displays the time and date that...
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...feed and manage your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you can also download the wizard from the following websites: DCS-942L: http://DCS-942L.mydlink.com After going through a web browser. You can click the Retry button to refresh the summary screen to see Remote Status: ... away from any PC connected to Appendix A) ...your router can get a public IP ...your router is plugged in your camera from home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 How do if I enable it back in Windows Vista® and XP. In addition to the factory defaults. Read the following...
...feed and manage your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you can also download the wizard from the following websites: DCS-942L: http://DCS-942L.mydlink.com After going through a web browser. You can click the Retry button to refresh the summary screen to see Remote Status: ... away from any PC connected to Appendix A) ...your router can get a public IP ...your router is plugged in your camera from home. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 How do if I enable it back in Windows Vista® and XP. In addition to the factory defaults. Read the following...
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... with your network. There might be able to the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the Camera Installation Wizard: http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com For example, if your camera as a hub or switch utilized by entering your camera behind a router. Why does the Network... server you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for the devices are working, PING the address of the router settings allow the Network Camera to enable the LED. 5. Make sure that the power supply is the camera's network connection unreliable? D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53
... with your network. There might be able to the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the Camera Installation Wizard: http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com For example, if your camera as a hub or switch utilized by entering your camera behind a router. Why does the Network... server you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for the devices are working, PING the address of the router settings allow the Network Camera to enable the LED. 5. Make sure that the power supply is the camera's network connection unreliable? D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53