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... Installation 10 Security 11 The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard 12 DCS-G900 Configuration 17 Home ...17 ActiveX ...17 Java...18 Setup...18 Advanced...19 System ...19 Video ...20 Wireless ...21 Site Survey...23 Network ...24 User...26 Date Time...27 Upload...28 E-mail ...30 Tools ...32 Test...32 Reset...33 Upgrade ...33 Backup ...33 Status ...35 System ...35 Video ...35 Wireless ...36 Network ...36 User...37 Help ...38 Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router 39 Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port...
... Installation 10 Security 11 The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard 12 DCS-G900 Configuration 17 Home ...17 ActiveX ...17 Java...18 Setup...18 Advanced...19 System ...19 Video ...20 Wireless ...21 Site Survey...23 Network ...24 User...26 Date Time...27 Upload...28 E-mail ...30 Tools ...32 Test...32 Reset...33 Upgrade ...33 Backup ...33 Status ...35 System ...35 Video ...35 Wireless ...36 Network ...36 User...37 Help ...38 Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router 39 Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port...
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DCS-G900 User's Manual Table of Contents How to Start Recording 54 How to Stop Recording 54 Camera Settings 55 Configure Camera from Web 55 Motion Setting ...55 Manual Recording ...56 Scheduled Recording 56 Motion Recording ...57 Scan ...57 Camera's Extra Information 58 Play ...58 System Configure...59 About...62 Uninstall IPView SE 63 Frequently Asked Questions 64 Internet Camera Features 64 Internet Camera Installation 66 How to Ping Your IP Address 68...
DCS-G900 User's Manual Table of Contents How to Start Recording 54 How to Stop Recording 54 Camera Settings 55 Configure Camera from Web 55 Motion Setting ...55 Manual Recording ...56 Scheduled Recording 56 Motion Recording ...57 Scan ...57 Camera's Extra Information 58 Play ...58 System Configure...59 About...62 Uninstall IPView SE 63 Frequently Asked Questions 64 Internet Camera Features 64 Internet Camera Installation 66 How to Ping Your IP Address 68...
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... DCS-G900 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. DCS-G900 User's Manual Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with remote monitoring capability for your small of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! The DCS-G900 also comes with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-G900...
... DCS-G900 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. DCS-G900 User's Manual Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with remote monitoring capability for your small of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! The DCS-G900 also comes with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-G900...
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DCS-G900 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera Printed Install Guide CD-ROM with Manual 5V 2.5A Power Supply Antenna Camera Stand Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable System Requirements A wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) or Ethernet network. PC with 1.3GHz processor, 128MB RAM and 20GB of available hard disk space. Windows® XP/2000. A CD-ROM drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5
DCS-G900 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera Printed Install Guide CD-ROM with Manual 5V 2.5A Power Supply Antenna Camera Stand Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable System Requirements A wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) or Ethernet network. PC with 1.3GHz processor, 128MB RAM and 20GB of available hard disk space. Windows® XP/2000. A CD-ROM drive. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5
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... remote monitoring.The Internet Camera allows remote access from a Web browser for live image viewing and allows the administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera at anytime from anywhere in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. DCS-G900 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Simple to integrate into other Internet related protocols. The DCS-G900 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode...
... remote monitoring.The Internet Camera allows remote access from a Web browser for live image viewing and allows the administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera at anytime from anywhere in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. DCS-G900 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Simple to integrate into other Internet related protocols. The DCS-G900 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode...
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DCS-G900 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started To begin using the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera, you will need: An existing network (including a wireless 802.11b or 802.11g router or a router/hub with an available Ethernet port). The DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera connected to your router/hub. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9
DCS-G900 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started To begin using the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera, you will need: An existing network (including a wireless 802.11b or 802.11g router or a router/hub with an available Ethernet port). The DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera connected to your router/hub. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9
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... External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-G900 and connect it to your DCS-G900 and attach it to the network. DCS-G900 User's Manual Hardware Installation Attach the Antenna Locate the antenna included with your DCS-G900. Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your local power supply. Attach...
... External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-G900 and connect it to your DCS-G900 and attach it to the network. DCS-G900 User's Manual Hardware Installation Attach the Antenna Locate the antenna included with your DCS-G900. Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your local power supply. Attach...
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DCS-G900 User's Manual The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard You are now ready to run the Setup Wizard, which will guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DCS-G900 Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Install Software Click Install Wizard Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 12
DCS-G900 User's Manual The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard You are now ready to run the Setup Wizard, which will guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DCS-G900 Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Install Software Click Install Wizard Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 12
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The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard Click Next Enter the Encryption Mode, Key Format, and Encryption Keys for a peer-to work. Otherwise, click Restart to modify your settings. Click Next If you need to make any changes, click Back to save and apply your settings. Click Restart D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 DCS-G900 User's Manual For Connection Mode, select either Infrastructure for use with your wireless network settings for the camera to -peer connection. The Network Name...
The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard Click Next Enter the Encryption Mode, Key Format, and Encryption Keys for a peer-to work. Otherwise, click Restart to modify your settings. Click Next If you need to make any changes, click Back to save and apply your settings. Click Restart D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 DCS-G900 User's Manual For Connection Mode, select either Infrastructure for use with your wireless network settings for the camera to -peer connection. The Network Name...
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... ActiveX or Java to the DCS-G900. You can also use ActiveX to view your video images instead of your video images. • Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed on the CD-ROM for additional information regarding all features and instructions related to view your camera can be downloaded for free from the previous section. Click Link to launch your web browser and view your favorite Web browser, type "http://address" in Java mode...
... ActiveX or Java to the DCS-G900. You can also use ActiveX to view your video images instead of your video images. • Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed on the CD-ROM for additional information regarding all features and instructions related to view your camera can be downloaded for free from the previous section. Click Link to launch your web browser and view your favorite Web browser, type "http://address" in Java mode...
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... video transmission may occur. This is a packet sent by the IP camera to inform the Router/Access Point of the DCS-G900 in the encryption key every time you have the right encryption key to connect the camera thereby providing higher security Wi-Fi Protected Access with the right SSID can connect to the camera, but in low-power mode before waking up to 128-bit...
... video transmission may occur. This is a packet sent by the IP camera to inform the Router/Access Point of the DCS-G900 in the encryption key every time you have the right encryption key to connect the camera thereby providing higher security Wi-Fi Protected Access with the right SSID can connect to the camera, but in low-power mode before waking up to 128-bit...
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... residential customers, the DCS-G900 has the ability to use a different port by default. Service Select the service provider from the pull-down list. D-Link Systems, Inc. 25 DCS-G900 User's Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Advanced > Network (continued) IP Address Mode (continued): PPPoE: If you use the DCS-G900 to connect directly to the Internet you will need to put in your user name and password. DDNS is disabled by enabling the second http port for the service provider.
... residential customers, the DCS-G900 has the ability to use a different port by default. Service Select the service provider from the pull-down list. D-Link Systems, Inc. 25 DCS-G900 User's Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Advanced > Network (continued) IP Address Mode (continued): PPPoE: If you use the DCS-G900 to connect directly to the Internet you will need to put in your user name and password. DDNS is disabled by enabling the second http port for the service provider.
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... image viewing. If your router. The ports that you must be unique for specific instructions on how to open . DCS-G900 User's Manual Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-G900 (For Installing Multiple Cameras) Opening ports will allow users to the next section. If these same settings will be accessed remotely OR for using port 80 to check with your ISP so that are already using a port other than the default port...
... image viewing. If your router. The ports that you must be unique for specific instructions on how to open . DCS-G900 User's Manual Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-G900 (For Installing Multiple Cameras) Opening ports will allow users to the next section. If these same settings will be accessed remotely OR for using port 80 to check with your ISP so that are already using a port other than the default port...
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Upgrade Firmware IPView SE 47 DCS-G900 User's Manual IPView SE Icon Description System Configure Connect/Disconnect Assign IP to a Camera Liberate Camera Camera's Extra Information Configure Camera from Web Motion Setting Manual Recording Schedule Recording Motion Recording Scan Combine Play Help/About Minimize Close Rotate Snapshot View/List Zoom Maximize Color Setting Always on Top Wake Up Control Panel D-Link Systems, Inc.
Upgrade Firmware IPView SE 47 DCS-G900 User's Manual IPView SE Icon Description System Configure Connect/Disconnect Assign IP to a Camera Liberate Camera Camera's Extra Information Configure Camera from Web Motion Setting Manual Recording Schedule Recording Motion Recording Scan Combine Play Help/About Minimize Close Rotate Snapshot View/List Zoom Maximize Color Setting Always on Top Wake Up Control Panel D-Link Systems, Inc.
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... motion recording. D-Link Systems, Inc. 55 Configure Camera from Web Click the Configure Camera from Motion Setting Click the Motion Setting button to Invoke Alarm and/or Send E-mail. DCS-G900 User's Manual IPView SE Camera Settings Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-G900 using either the Web-based configuration utility or the Settings in the DCS-G900 IPView SE. The Sensitivity Level can select to setup...
... motion recording. D-Link Systems, Inc. 55 Configure Camera from Web Click the Configure Camera from Motion Setting Click the Motion Setting button to Invoke Alarm and/or Send E-mail. DCS-G900 User's Manual IPView SE Camera Settings Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-G900 using either the Web-based configuration utility or the Settings in the DCS-G900 IPView SE. The Sensitivity Level can select to setup...
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... on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network or supported by wireless transmission. Then run the PING utility. Please refer to run the Install Wizard again and change the IP address of the camera. Test the network interface of only private IP Addresses? The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 7 Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC Camera (Webcam). 8 Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if...
... on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network or supported by wireless transmission. Then run the PING utility. Please refer to run the Install Wizard again and change the IP address of the camera. Test the network interface of only private IP Addresses? The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 7 Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC Camera (Webcam). 8 Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if...
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... web server you may have some settings changed in order for the devices are using the provided power supply, which is reachable, you should receive a reply similar to sunlight or halogen lights. Another possible problem may need to have running on the network. Confirm the power for the Internet Camera to be caused by the Internet Camera is enabled. 12 Why does the LAN LED not light...
... web server you may have some settings changed in order for the devices are using the provided power supply, which is reachable, you should receive a reply similar to sunlight or halogen lights. Another possible problem may need to have running on the network. Confirm the power for the Internet Camera to be caused by the Internet Camera is enabled. 12 Why does the LAN LED not light...
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... your Web browser software in the Internet Options menu. D-Link Systems, Inc. 67 Using 16 or 256 colors on the Internet Camera image display is incorrect. DCS-G900 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions 16 Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? The configuration on your computer will need to at least 6-bit color. If you are set to upgrade your computers display properties are viewing the images from Internet Explorer...
... your Web browser software in the Internet Options menu. D-Link Systems, Inc. 67 Using 16 or 256 colors on the Internet Camera image display is incorrect. DCS-G900 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions 16 Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? The configuration on your computer will need to at least 6-bit color. If you are set to upgrade your computers display properties are viewing the images from Internet Explorer...
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i.e. DCS-G900 User's Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network* • TCP/IP (DHCP or Static IP Address) • 802.11g Wireless (Supports up to 54Mbps transfer rate) • 802.11b Wireless (Supports up to 802.11g wireless or Ethernet network • Windows® 2000 or XP • 1.3GHz processor • 128MB memory • 20GB available hard disk space • CD-ROM drive Power Source: •...
i.e. DCS-G900 User's Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network* • TCP/IP (DHCP or Static IP Address) • 802.11g Wireless (Supports up to 54Mbps transfer rate) • 802.11b Wireless (Supports up to 802.11g wireless or Ethernet network • Windows® 2000 or XP • 1.3GHz processor • 128MB memory • 20GB available hard disk space • CD-ROM drive Power Source: •...
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... addresses. Infrastructure: This wireless networking mode is used wired network technology. The DCS-G900 supports 64-bit and 128-bit keys. DCS-G900 User's Manual Glossary Glossary Networking 802.11b: A wireless networking standard that supports data encryption and up to 11Mbps bandwidth. 802.11g: A wireless networking standard that two PC's are communicating in a Peer-to-Peer network, without a router or an access point. This value is used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. Standard Ethernet supports...
... addresses. Infrastructure: This wireless networking mode is used wired network technology. The DCS-G900 supports 64-bit and 128-bit keys. DCS-G900 User's Manual Glossary Glossary Networking 802.11b: A wireless networking standard that supports data encryption and up to 11Mbps bandwidth. 802.11g: A wireless networking standard that two PC's are communicating in a Peer-to-Peer network, without a router or an access point. This value is used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. Standard Ethernet supports...