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... the right to revise this document 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 their respective companies. All other countries. Copyright © 2011 by...
... the right to revise this document 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 their respective companies. All other countries. Copyright © 2011 by...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above ; Section 1 - 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 different ...Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty for ...
...Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above ; Section 1 - 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 different ...Requirements • Computer with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your product will cause damage and void the warranty for ...
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... home. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the...
... home. Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your local network or through the Internet via a web browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for a complete and cost effective home security solution. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your purchase of the...
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... allows you can provide the ideal solution for added flexibility. This means you to view and connect to integrate into other Internet related protocols. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L can configure and manage the Network Camera directly from a remote site via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard...
... allows you can provide the ideal solution for added flexibility. This means you to view and connect to integrate into other Internet related protocols. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 7 The DCS-942L can configure and manage the Network Camera directly from a remote site via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard...
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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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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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Section 2 - 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. Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and attach it to the network.
Section 2 - 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. Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Power 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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... 2.4GHz phone base is as your adapter and other networking devices where the signal passes through , may limit the range. 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 be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Minimize the number... ceilings between network devices. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other objects that the signal will degrade your home or business. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12
... 2.4GHz phone base is as your adapter and other networking devices where the signal passes through , may limit the range. 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 be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Minimize the number... ceilings between network devices. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other objects that the signal will degrade your home or business. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12
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D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 2 - Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to start the autorun program. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera.
D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Section 2 - Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your computer's CD drive to start the autorun program. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your camera.
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The DCS-942L will flash and your router. While connecting, the green LED will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Step 2 ... may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router's User Manual. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Installation WPS - The blue WPS status LED above the button will reboot. Push Button Setup...
The DCS-942L will flash and your router. While connecting, the green LED will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Step 2 ... may need to log in to the web interface and click on an on your router's User Manual. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 Installation WPS - The blue WPS status LED above the button will reboot. Push Button Setup...
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Section 3 - After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will see a screen similar to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. 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
Section 3 - After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will see a screen similar to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. 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
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... of your camera is offline and currently cannot be one of the following : • Check to use. If your camera is lit solid green. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 A yellow exclamation point indicates that the Internet connection to your camera is online and ready to make sure that the LED on your package...
... of your camera is offline and currently cannot be one of the following : • Check to use. If your camera is lit solid green. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 A yellow exclamation point indicates that the Internet connection to your camera is online and ready to make sure that the LED on your package...
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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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Video will be selected by default. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 17 Video will be selected by default. Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be displayed.
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Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in your computer. 1. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in " to install the components. 4. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in the browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3.
Section 3 - Download the VLC file from WEB site. 2. Enable the "Mozilla plug-in your computer. 1. mydlink Portal NOTE: If using non-IE browsers to view the camera web manager, in order to have all functions working properly, make sure VLC Mozilla plug-in and Java JRE are both installed in " to install the components. 4. Finished the installation, then you can see the live video in the browser. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 Execute the program and setup the configurations of the software. 3.
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...change your Password. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device was added to your camera's configuration interface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Clicking on the Device Name will either show or hide the password. Support: This section provides you to log in...your device. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your camera's configuration interface. Camera Password: Displays the current password for you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . Model Name: Displays the model name of...
...change your Password. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device was added to your camera's configuration interface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 19 Clicking on the Device Name will either show or hide the password. Support: This section provides you to log in...your device. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your camera's configuration interface. Camera Password: Displays the current password for you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your camera's configuration interface. Then, it . Model Name: Displays the model name of...
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... camera's built-in Web configuration utility is blank. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your DCS-942L. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you to use the User name admin and the password you are... in the Installation Wizard. Section 4 - Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you created in , use your password, click OK. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20
... camera's built-in Web configuration utility is blank. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your DCS-942L. If you did not create a password, the default password is designed to allow you to use the User name admin and the password you are... in the Installation Wizard. Section 4 - Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you created in , use your password, click OK. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20
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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 The Java application can be downloaded free from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. 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). 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. 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.