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USER MANUAL
DCS-942L
VERSION 1.0

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL DCS-942L VERSION 1.0...

  • Page 2: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance .................39 Camera Installation Wizard .............13 Admin ................39 WPS - Push Button Setup ..........14 System................40 Firmware Upgrade ............41 mydlink Portal ..............15 Status ................42 Camera Status ................16 Device Info ..............42 Live Video ..................17 Log ..................43 Camera Info ..................18 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 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 ..............56 Wireless Modes ................60 Networking Basics ............61 Check your IP address ...............61 Statically Assign an IP Address ..........62 Technical Specifications ..........63...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements • Computer with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (for CD-ROM Setup Wizard), Mac OS or Linux • PC with 1.3GHz or above; at least 128MB RAM • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-942L can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your local network or through the Internet via a web browser.

  • Page 7: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features Simple to Use The DCS-942L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-942L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox® and Safari®. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. The DCS-942L can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    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...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Headphone/ Speaker Jack Ethernet Port Power Receptor Power LED Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 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 attach it to the network. Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The...

  • Page 13: Camera Installation Wizard

    Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. The CD-ROM will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the Installation Wizard, which will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 14: Wps - Push Button Setup

    WPS button is on your router, please refer to your router’s User Manual. WPS Button The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 15: Mydlink Portal

    Portal After registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar...

  • Page 16: Camera Status

    If your camera is offline, try the following: • Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly. • Try restarting your Internet router. • Check your camera’s cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to make sure that the LED on your camera is lit solid green. If you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your package. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 17: Live Video

    Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be selected by default. If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be displayed. Video 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...

  • Page 18: Camera Info

    Displays the time and date that your device was activated on: added to mydlink. Advanced You can set up advanced configuration by clicking Setting: Advanced Setting Button. Delete Camera: You can remove your camera by clicking Delete Camera button. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS-942L. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Mozilla Firefox.

  • Page 20: Live Video

    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. The Java application can be downloaded free from Sun’s web site (http://www.java.com). Live Video A Live feed of video from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera’s web interface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 21 PC through to the speakers connected to the camera. IR LED On/Off button Turns the Infrared lights on or off. (Only appear the icon when you set to manual IR) Zoom buttons Zooms in or out of the picture. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Setup

    You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Alternatively, if you prefer to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 23: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Select how the camera will connect to the Internet. If you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet, select Automatic IP.
  • Page 24 Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 25 Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable drop down menus so that you can set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 26 Section 4 - Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. If you are happy with the selected configuration, click Apply otherwise click Back to make the required changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 27: Network

    Primary DNS. PPPoE Settings: If you are using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE account. You can get this information from your Internet service provider (ISP). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 28 Enable this setting to configure your camera as a UPnP device in the network. Apple: Checking the Bonjour box will allow the camera to be discoverable on the network and visible to Apple devices. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Wireless

    Ad-Hoc is a wireless connection used without an access point, where your DCS-942L is directly connecting to your PC. This is done using the on-board wireless adapter on the DCS-942L connected to a wireless adapter on the PC.

  • Page 30: Ddns

    Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Image Setup

    Slow Shutter: Allows you to select a slow shutter speed so as to capture more light in the image. You can select from 1/15 second, 1/10 second, 1/7.5 second or 1/3.75 second. Change to the image settings are effective immediately. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Audio And Video

    Allows you to control the IR LEDs on the front of the camera. Audio Setup: Allows you to enable or disable and adjust the volume level of the speaker and microphone. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 33: Time And Date

    Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your camera. Set the Date and Time Manually: Select this to set the time manually. Copy your Computer’s Time Click synchronize time Settings: information from your PC. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Video Clip

    Target: Select where you want the video clip to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP or E-mailed to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 35: Snapshot

    6 snapshots with a 1 second interval between them. Target: Select where you want the snapshot to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP or E-mailed to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Sd Recording

    Keep Free Space: Set the capacity of your local SD Card to prevent the system from becoming unstable. Cyclic: continues recording and this option is selected, it will cause the oldest snapshot/video files to be deleted when the system requires storage space for new snapshot/video files. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Motion Detect

    Clear: Clears all motion detection areas from the picture. Refresh Image: Updates the image with a new one at the time the button is pressed. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 38: Sd Management

    The name of file or catalog. Size: The file’s size. Refresh: Click it reload data to webpage. Files per page: how many files are to be showed on the page, maximum 100 files. Pages: Show the current and total pages. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    LED Light: Select Normal to enable the LED on the front of the device, or select off to disable the LED. It can also be set to flicker on and off. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 40: System

    Section 4 - Configuration System This section allows you to save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 41: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Your current firmware version and date will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the D-Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware versions available. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-942L, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive.

  • Page 42: Status

    Section 4 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 43: Log

    Section 4 - Configuration The system log records camera events that have occurred. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Wireless Security

    Section 5 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DCS-942L offers the following types of security: • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another.

  • Page 45: What Is Wpa

    MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Dcs-942L With A Router

    Section 5 - Security Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router D-Link’s DCS-942L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-942L can be used with any wired or 802.11n/g wireless router. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network.
  • Page 47 Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Network Camera by the DCC program. The DCS-942L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera. You are able to view this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on your LAN.
  • Page 48 The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be opened for the DCS-942L. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 49 Section 5 - Security Router Set-Up and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-655 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the DIR-655 by following the steps outlined in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide. 3. Access the Router with Your Web Browser If you have cable or DSL Internet service, you will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address.
  • Page 50 The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-942L over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-942L are blocked from access over the Internet.
  • Page 51 800. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to open ports. Enter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router. Please make sure to check the box next to the camera name on the Virtual Server List to enable your settings. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista® and XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. What is Remote Access? How do I enable it? Remote Access allows you to access your camera from any PC connected to the Internet through a web browser. This lets you view your camera feed and manage your camera’s settings when you’re away from home.
  • Page 53 Make sure that the Network Camera isn’t conflicting with any Web server you may have running on your network. The default router setting might be a possible reason. Check that the configuration of the router settings allow the Network Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 54 - This Network Camera can only be installed indoors. Do not install this camera in a place where IR interference can be a problem. IR interference can be found close to glass doors or windows, where direct sunlight can cause interference or in the path of car headlights. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 55 Between a distance of 2.5 and 5 meters, a larger movement of an object is required for detection. - Install this camera on a firm, static, anti-shock surface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless* connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 57 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 58 Appendix A - Wireless Basics wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access • Surf the Web, check email, instant message, and etc • Gets rid of the cables around the house • Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 59 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 60: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DCS-942L wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 61: Networking Basics

    Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections. ® Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    • 160 x 112 at up to 30 fps WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY LENS • 802.11b/g/n Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security • Focal length: 3.15 mm, F2.8 WIRELESS TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER • Shutter Speed: 1/15, 1/10, 1/7.5, 1/3.75 • 16 dbm for 11b, 12 dbm for 11g, SENSOR 12 dbm for 11n (typical) • VGA 1/5 inch CMOS Sensor D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
  • Page 64 • ADPCM EMISSION (EMI), SAFETY & OTHER CERTIFICATIONS SD CARD SLOT • FCC Class B • Micro SD card • IC • C-Tick PIR SENSOR • CE • Built-in Piezoelectricity Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...

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