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DCS-G900 User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction 4 Package Contents 5 System Requirements 5 Features & Benefits 6 Hardware Overview 7 Front Panel ...7 Rear Panel ...8 Getting Started 9 Hardware Installation 10 Security 11 The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard 12 DCS-G900 Configuration 17 Home ... ...35 Wireless ...36 Network ...36 User...37 Help ...38 Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router 39 Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-G900 39 Router Setup and Installation 40 Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports 41 Viewing Your Camera 42 IPView...
DCS-G900 User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction 4 Package Contents 5 System Requirements 5 Features & Benefits 6 Hardware Overview 7 Front Panel ...7 Rear Panel ...8 Getting Started 9 Hardware Installation 10 Security 11 The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard 12 DCS-G900 Configuration 17 Home ... ...35 Wireless ...36 Network ...36 User...37 Help ...38 Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router 39 Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-G900 39 Router Setup and Installation 40 Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports 41 Viewing Your Camera 42 IPView...
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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...Frequently Asked Questions 64 Internet Camera Features 64 Internet Camera Installation 66 How to Ping Your IP Address 68 Technical Specifications 69 Appendix 71 Wireless Installation Considerations 71 Glossary 72 Networking...72 Technical Support 74 Warranty 75 Registration 78 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
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...Frequently Asked Questions 64 Internet Camera Features 64 Internet Camera Installation 66 How to Ping Your IP Address 68 Technical Specifications 69 Appendix 71 Wireless Installation Considerations 71 Glossary 72 Networking...72 Technical Support 74 Warranty 75 Registration 78 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
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... security solution. The DCS-G900 also comes with your small of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-G900 is a versatile and unique solution for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The simple installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with remote monitoring capability for monitoring. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 DCS-G900 User's Manual Introduction Introduction Congratulations...
... security solution. The DCS-G900 also comes with your small of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-G900 is a versatile and unique solution for your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The simple installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with remote monitoring capability for monitoring. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 DCS-G900 User's Manual Introduction Introduction Congratulations...
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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 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.
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... existing network environment. DCS-G900 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Simple to Use: The DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with 802.11g routers or access points for the Internet Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Internet Camera from its standards-based features. 802.11g Wireless or...
... existing network environment. DCS-G900 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Simple to Use: The DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with 802.11g routers or access points for the Internet Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Internet Camera from its standards-based features. 802.11g Wireless or...
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DCS-G900 User's Manual Hardware Overview Front Wireless Antenna Camera Lens Hardware Overview Power LED LAN LED Camera Stand D-Link Systems, Inc. 7
DCS-G900 User's Manual Hardware Overview Front Wireless Antenna Camera Lens Hardware Overview Power LED LAN LED Camera Stand D-Link Systems, Inc. 7
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DCS-G900 User's Manual Rear Wireless Antenna Ethernet Cable Connector Reset Hardware Overview Power Connector Camera Stand D-Link Systems, Inc. 8
DCS-G900 User's Manual Rear Wireless Antenna Ethernet Cable Connector Reset Hardware Overview Power Connector Camera Stand D-Link Systems, Inc. 8
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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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... set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DCS-G900 and attach it to the antenna connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-G900 and connect it to the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. Network Connectivity is used during initial setup. DCS-G900 User's Manual Hardware Installation Attach the Antenna Locate the antenna included with...
... set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DCS-G900 and attach it to the antenna connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-G900 and connect it to the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. Network Connectivity is used during initial setup. DCS-G900 User's Manual Hardware Installation Attach the Antenna Locate the antenna included with...
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...create all users. Note: When the DCS-G900 is highly recommended that when remote users access the DCS-G900 they will not be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is defined. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 DCS-G900 User's Manual Security Security To ensure the highest security... and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-G900, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to the management of the DCS-G900 will be allowed to view the images ...
...create all users. Note: When the DCS-G900 is highly recommended that when remote users access the DCS-G900 they will not be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is defined. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 DCS-G900 User's Manual Security Security To ensure the highest security... and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-G900, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to the management of the DCS-G900 will be allowed to view the images ...
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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 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.
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DCS-G900 User's Manual Click Yes Click Next Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard 13
DCS-G900 User's Manual Click Yes Click Next Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc. The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard 13
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...DCS-G900 User's Manual The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard To run the Setup Wizard, click on: Start > Programs > D-Link Setup Wizard. To change the current settings. If you are blank. These settings must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to access the camera. Click Wizard You must correspond with your network... boxes and enter a New ID and New Password. Enter your camera if you to protect your network administrator. Your camera's IP Address will be , check with its corresponding MAC Address. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 By default, the Admin ID and Password are...
...DCS-G900 User's Manual The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard To run the Setup Wizard, click on: Start > Programs > D-Link Setup Wizard. To change the current settings. If you are blank. These settings must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to access the camera. Click Wizard You must correspond with your network... boxes and enter a New ID and New Password. Enter your camera if you to protect your network administrator. Your camera's IP Address will be , check with its corresponding MAC Address. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 By default, the Admin ID and Password are...
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... Encryption Keys for your settings. Click Restart D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 The Network Name (SSID), Wireless Channel, Security Mode, and Authentication must correspond with a router, or Adhoc for a peer-to-peer connection. DCS-G900 User's Manual For Connection Mode, select either Infrastructure for use with your wireless network settings for the camera to work. Otherwise, click Restart to modify...
... Encryption Keys for your settings. Click Restart D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 The Network Name (SSID), Wireless Channel, Security Mode, and Authentication must correspond with a router, or Adhoc for a peer-to-peer connection. DCS-G900 User's Manual For Connection Mode, select either Infrastructure for use with your wireless network settings for the camera to work. Otherwise, click Restart to modify...
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...! Click Link The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard The Home screen of Java, then you will be downloaded for additional information regarding all features and instructions related to view your video images instead of your camera can also use ActiveX to the DCS-G900. Java can be prompted to the Manual located on... your images. If you want to use your video images. • Please make sure that you assigned to the DCS-G900 from Sun's web site. (http://...
...! Click Link The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard The Home screen of Java, then you will be downloaded for additional information regarding all features and instructions related to view your video images instead of your camera can also use ActiveX to the DCS-G900. Java can be prompted to the Manual located on... your images. If you want to use your video images. • Please make sure that you assigned to the DCS-G900 from Sun's web site. (http://...
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... this option to view video streaming on the Home page. Mac users should also choose this option to view video streaming on the Home page. DCS-G900 User's Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Home ActiveX: For Windows® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this for viewing video. Setup: This will...
... this option to view video streaming on the Home page. Mac users should also choose this option to view video streaming on the Home page. DCS-G900 User's Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Home ActiveX: For Windows® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this for viewing video. Setup: This will...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 MAC users should also choose this for more information. DCS-G900 User's Manual Home > Java For Windows® users that have Java installed can also use this mode to Advanced > System, please see page 19 for viewing video. DCS-G900 Configuration Home > Setup After clicking the Setup button, you will be directed to view video.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 MAC users should also choose this for more information. DCS-G900 User's Manual Home > Java For Windows® users that have Java installed can also use this mode to Advanced > System, please see page 19 for viewing video. DCS-G900 Configuration Home > Setup After clicking the Setup button, you will be directed to view video.
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...: Admin ID: Admin Password: Enter the Administrator's ID or name. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 LED Control: You can set the LED in front of where your camera. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > System DCS-G900 Configuration System Setting Camera Name: Provide the name of your camera is located. Enter the Administrator's password. Location: Enter information of the...
...: Admin ID: Admin Password: Enter the Administrator's ID or name. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 LED Control: You can set the LED in front of where your camera. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > System DCS-G900 Configuration System Setting Camera Name: Provide the name of your camera is located. Enter the Administrator's password. Location: Enter information of the...
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.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Contrast Control: Allows you to adjust the saturation level. Check this option if the camera is 64. The default setting is 64. Mirror: Horizontally rotates the video. The default setting is 64. Compression will be selectable from frame-to-frame for optimal image quality. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Video DCS-G900 Con...
.... D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 Contrast Control: Allows you to adjust the saturation level. Check this option if the camera is 64. The default setting is 64. Mirror: Horizontally rotates the video. The default setting is 64. Compression will be selectable from frame-to-frame for optimal image quality. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Video DCS-G900 Con...
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... can recognize. Select the channel that is a wireless connection used without an access point. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 For the U.S. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Wireless DCS-G900 Configuration Wireless Interface Connection Mode: SSID: Site Survey: Wireless Channel: Infrastructure is an identifier for the wireless network name that other wireless devices on your network. Service Set Identifier is...
... can recognize. Select the channel that is a wireless connection used without an access point. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 For the U.S. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Wireless DCS-G900 Configuration Wireless Interface Connection Mode: SSID: Site Survey: Wireless Channel: Infrastructure is an identifier for the wireless network name that other wireless devices on your network. Service Set Identifier is...