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... 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...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...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
... 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...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...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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...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 different voltage ...than the one included with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 at least 128MB RAM ...
...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 different voltage ...than the one included with 1.3GHz or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n/g wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 5 at least 128MB RAM ...
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... a complete and cost effective home security solution. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your small office or home. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration...
... a complete and cost effective home security solution. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 6 Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your small office or home. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration...
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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. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Section 2 -
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. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 Installation Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the DCS-942L is illuminated. Section 2 -
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...access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other networking devices where the signal passes through , may limit the range. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Position your product at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these... ovens), your wireless devices as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. Make sure your Network Camera) - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters...
...access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other networking devices where the signal passes through , may limit the range. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 12 A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Position your product at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these... ovens), your wireless devices as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. Make sure your Network Camera) - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters...
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Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program.
Simply click Start to go through the installation process from connecting your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 Section 2 - The CD-ROM will guide you through the Installation Wizard, which will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Installation Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive to configuring your hardware to start the autorun program.
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WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 On some routers, you may create a connection to your camera will blink. Installation WPS - Step 2 Press the WPS button on -screen button to your router. If you may need to log in to the web interface and click ... button is usually on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is on the front or side of your router's User Manual. Section 2 - The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
WPS Button D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 On some routers, you may create a connection to your camera will blink. Installation WPS - Step 2 Press the WPS button on -screen button to your router. If you may need to log in to the web interface and click ... button is usually on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is on the front or side of your router's User Manual. Section 2 - The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will see a screen similar to remotely access your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website.
After signing in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will see a screen similar to remotely access your mydlink account, you will be able to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in to your camera from the www.mydlink.com website.
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... camera is lit solid green. 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 in your camera is online and ready to make sure that your cameras. A red X indicates ...indicates that the Internet connection to your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that the LED on your camera again. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 Your online status may be accessed remotely. If you can see the online status of each of the following : • ...
... camera is lit solid green. 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 in your camera is online and ready to make sure that your cameras. A red X indicates ...indicates that the Internet connection to your camera is offline, try the following : A green checkmark indicates that the LED on your camera again. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 16 Your online status may be accessed remotely. If you can see the online status of each of the following : • ...
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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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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.
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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 18 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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... use the User name admin and the password you created in Web configuration utility is blank. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Section 4 - At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of...
... use the User name admin and the password you created in Web configuration utility is blank. The camera's built-in the Installation Wizard. After entering your camera into a web browser. Configuration D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 Section 4 - At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of...
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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. 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. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). Section 4 -
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. 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. Live Video A Live Video from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). Section 4 -
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... but you to the image settings are effective immediately. B/W: Changes the images recorded on the television system used in your camera. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in the image. Change to adjust the contrast level. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light... select a slow shutter speed so as to configure the image settings for either 50Hz or 60Hz depending on the camera to vertically flip the video. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Slow Shutter: Allows you to capture more light in black and white.
... but you to the image settings are effective immediately. B/W: Changes the images recorded on the television system used in your camera. Flip: Select this is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be in the image. Change to adjust the contrast level. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light... select a slow shutter speed so as to configure the image settings for either 50Hz or 60Hz depending on the camera to vertically flip the video. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 Slow Shutter: Allows you to capture more light in black and white.
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... your web browser. 4. It can be a local IP Address. The DCS-942L can also serve as the D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Router • Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting up the DCS-942L for installing your Local Area Network (LAN) until the router is designed to use the wizard, ...the IP Address assigned to the Network Camera will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you decide to walk you are manual steps; Access the router with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. For the basic setup of the camera over...
... your web browser. 4. It can be a local IP Address. The DCS-942L can also serve as the D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Router • Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting up the DCS-942L for installing your Local Area Network (LAN) until the router is designed to use the wizard, ...the IP Address assigned to the Network Camera will have completed the setup of the DCS-942L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you decide to walk you are manual steps; Access the router with a Router D-Link's DCS-942L is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. For the basic setup of the camera over...
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...DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Scroll to be recognized by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. Click on the Setup button on your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install.... 2. You are able to display the ports used by the router. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Security 1. Write down this screen from the camera. Assign a Local IP Address to configure the DCS-942L. Follow the steps in the IP Address that allows it to the bottom ...
...DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with the DCS-942L. Scroll to be recognized by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your LAN. Click on the Setup button on your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the Quick Install.... 2. You are able to display the ports used by the router. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 47 Security 1. Write down this screen from the camera. Assign a Local IP Address to configure the DCS-942L. Follow the steps in the IP Address that allows it to the bottom ...
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... will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address. 'Dynamic' means that you have cable or DSL Internet service, you will be listed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 49 Access the Router with Your Web Browser If you have on the public network and allows it to access the Internet. To... locate the WAN information for your camera over the Internet. The D-Link DIR-655 is , go to view your router (as an example to type in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide. 3. Security Router Set-Up and Installation The following the steps outlined in your Web browser to the Status ...
... will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address. 'Dynamic' means that you have cable or DSL Internet service, you will be listed. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 49 Access the Router with Your Web Browser If you have on the public network and allows it to access the Internet. To... locate the WAN information for your camera over the Internet. The D-Link DIR-655 is , go to view your router (as an example to type in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide. 3. Security Router Set-Up and Installation The following the steps outlined in your Web browser to the Status ...
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... manage your package. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to download the online wizard 2.Click into the support page D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 Section 6 - You can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. To enable Remote Access, simply go through a web browser. Read the following websites: 1.Select the language 3.Support page...
... manage your package. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to download the online wizard 2.Click into the support page D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 52 Section 6 - You can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. To enable Remote Access, simply go through a web browser. Read the following websites: 1.Select the language 3.Support page...
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... be able to the latest firmware ...you can I do if I forget my password? D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 This process will need to log in by opening your web browser and going through the Camera Installation Wizard: http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com For example, if your router by unplugging it, then.... To reset your camera, please use an unfolded paperclip to access my camera remotely over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the wizard, you will change all your settings back to see if Remote Access has been enabled. 2.
... be able to the latest firmware ...you can I do if I forget my password? D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 This process will need to log in by opening your web browser and going through the Camera Installation Wizard: http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com For example, if your router by unplugging it, then.... To reset your camera, please use an unfolded paperclip to access my camera remotely over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the wizard, you will change all your settings back to see if Remote Access has been enabled. 2.
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...the address of a known device on your computer can I solve the problem? Confirm that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for information about installing your camera behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your network. See ... = 32 time = 2 ms). Another possible problem may have running on the network. The camera is the camera's network connection unreliable? D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 How can present it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights. To confirm that...
...the address of a known device on your computer can I solve the problem? Confirm that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for information about installing your camera behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your network. See ... = 32 time = 2 ms). Another possible problem may have running on the network. The camera is the camera's network connection unreliable? D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 How can present it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights. To confirm that...
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... view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 Using 16 or 256 colors on the Network Camera image display is of the Web management allows you are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality? ActiveX might be installed. Section 6 - Troubleshooting 9. The configuration on your computer will...
... view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 Using 16 or 256 colors on the Network Camera image display is of the Web management allows you are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality? ActiveX might be installed. Section 6 - Troubleshooting 9. The configuration on your computer will...