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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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... your small of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! The simple installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 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...
... your small of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! The simple installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 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...
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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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DCS-G900 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Simple to nearby wireless networks. Web Configuration: Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its standards-based features. 802.11g Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support: The DCS-G900...D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 Many applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring of homes, of Applications: With today's high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera can access your existing network ...
DCS-G900 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Simple to nearby wireless networks. Web Configuration: Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its standards-based features. 802.11g Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support: The DCS-G900...D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 Many applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring of homes, of Applications: With today's high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera can access your existing network ...
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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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... the DCS-G900, located below the Power LED, is 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 back of the DCS-G900 and connect it to the base of the DCS-G900. Hardware Installation 10 Network Connectivity is used during initial setup. D-Link Systems...
... the DCS-G900, located below the Power LED, is 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 back of the DCS-G900 and connect it to the base of the DCS-G900. Hardware Installation 10 Network Connectivity is used during initial setup. D-Link Systems...
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... to constrain user access to the DCS-G900 since the security features of the DCS-G900. The Administrator can be allowed to create all users. Once the ID and Password are Null String (no password). 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 view the images transmitted by the ...
... to constrain user access to the DCS-G900 since the security features of the DCS-G900. The Administrator can be allowed to create all users. Once the ID and Password are Null String (no password). 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 view the images transmitted by the ...
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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. Insert the D-Link DCS-G900 Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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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 DCS-G900 User's Manual Click Yes Click Next Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc.
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... Password. Enter your camera against unauthorized access. Your camera's IP Address will be , check with its corresponding MAC Address. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DCS-G900 User's Manual The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard To run the Setup Wizard, click on: Start > Programs > D-Link Setup Wizard. Click Wizard You must correspond with your network settings for your network administrator. If you...
... Password. Enter your camera against unauthorized access. Your camera's IP Address will be , check with its corresponding MAC Address. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DCS-G900 User's Manual The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard To run the Setup Wizard, click on: Start > Programs > D-Link Setup Wizard. Click Wizard You must correspond with your network settings for your network administrator. If you...
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... If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your settings. The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard Click Next Enter the Encryption Mode, Key Format, and Encryption Keys for your wireless network. 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 work.
... If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your settings. The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard Click Next Enter the Encryption Mode, Key Format, and Encryption Keys for your wireless network. 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 work.
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...Link Systems, Inc. 16 Click Link The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard The Home screen of your computer to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in the address box where address is now complete! If you want to use your favorite Web browser, type "http://address" in Java mode. DCS-G900 User's Manual...will be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link button. Click Link to launch your web browser and view your video images instead of Java, then you must download ActiveX. • Please refer to the Manual located on your camera can also use ActiveX to view your images....
...Link Systems, Inc. 16 Click Link The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard The Home screen of your computer to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in the address box where address is now complete! If you want to use your favorite Web browser, type "http://address" in Java mode. DCS-G900 User's Manual...will be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link button. Click Link to launch your web browser and view your video images instead of Java, then you must download ActiveX. • Please refer to the Manual located on your camera can also use ActiveX to view your images....
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... For Windows® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view video streaming on the Home page. DCS-G900 Configuration D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DCS-G900 User's Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Home ActiveX: For Windows® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view... also choose this for viewing video. Java: For Windows® users that have Java installed can also use this mode to configure the DCS-G900.
... For Windows® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view video streaming on the Home page. DCS-G900 Configuration D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DCS-G900 User's Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Home ActiveX: For Windows® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view... also choose this for viewing video. Java: For Windows® users that have Java installed can also use this mode to configure the DCS-G900.
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 MAC users should also choose this for more information. DCS-G900 Configuration Home > Setup After clicking the Setup button, you will be directed to view video. 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.
D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 MAC users should also choose this for more information. DCS-G900 Configuration Home > Setup After clicking the Setup button, you will be directed to view video. 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.
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... ID: Admin Password: Enter the Administrator's ID or name. Enter the Administrator's password. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Location: Enter information 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. Admin: The following fields are required for confirmation. LED...
... ID: Admin Password: Enter the Administrator's ID or name. Enter the Administrator's password. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Location: Enter information 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. Admin: The following fields are required for confirmation. LED...
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DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Video DCS-G900 Configuration Video Setting Video Resolution: Compression Rate: Frame Rate: Brightness Control: There are available to accommodate the different light frequencies found in theory ... the eye. Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Contrast Control: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Mirror: Horizontally rotates the video. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 The default setting is 64. Check this option if the camera is 64. Flip: Vertically rotates the video. The default setting is installed upside down.
DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Video DCS-G900 Configuration Video Setting Video Resolution: Compression Rate: Frame Rate: Brightness Control: There are available to accommodate the different light frequencies found in theory ... the eye. Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Contrast Control: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Mirror: Horizontally rotates the video. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 The default setting is 64. Check this option if the camera is 64. Flip: Vertically rotates the video. The default setting is installed upside down.
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... U.S. This basically connects the PC directly to a wireless adapter on your network. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Wireless DCS-G900 Configuration Wireless Interface Connection Mode: SSID: Site Survey: Wireless Channel: Infrastructure is a wireless connection used without an access point. Ad-Hoc is a wireless connection using the on-board wireless adapter on the DCS-G900 connected to the DCS-G900. region, there are up (see page...
... U.S. This basically connects the PC directly to a wireless adapter on your network. DCS-G900 User's Manual Advanced > Wireless DCS-G900 Configuration Wireless Interface Connection Mode: SSID: Site Survey: Wireless Channel: Infrastructure is a wireless connection used without an access point. Ad-Hoc is a wireless connection using the on-board wireless adapter on the DCS-G900 connected to the DCS-G900. region, there are up (see page...