D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual
5 megapixel day & night outdoor network camera
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Page 1: User Manual
Version 1.00 | 07/02/2015 User Manual 5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera DCS-7517... -
Page 2: Manual Revisions
Preface 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. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.00 07/02/2015 DCS-7517 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configuration ..............24 PTZ Control ................68 Live Video ..................24 Digital PTZ .................68 Client Setup ..................28 Lens Control ..............69 Setup ....................29 System ..................70 Basic Setup ................29 User Settings ..............70 Advanced Setup ..............30 Device Settings ..............71 System Overview ................31 D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 4 Time and Date ..............72 Maintenance ..............73 Parameter List ..............74 Logs ..................75 Appendix A - Technical Specifications ......76 Technical Specifications ............76 Appendix B - Regulatory Information ......79 Regulatory Information ............79 D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-7517 5 Megapixel Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera CAT5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with User Manual and Software Mounting Plate Alignment Sticker and Fixings Kit Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. -
Page 6: Introduction
The DCS-7517 is equipped with IP66 certified weatherproof housing designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. The built-in removable IR-cut filter and IR LEDs give the DCS-7517 the capability to view up to 30 meters at night. The ability to use Power over Ethernet (PoE) also allows it to be easily installed in a variety of locations without the need for supplemental power cabling. -
Page 7: System Requirements
• VGA card resolution: SVGA or XGA (1024x768 or above) Utility Requirements • CPU: 1.7 GHz or above (2.8 GHz processor or faster with 512 MB memory and a 32 MB video card is required for multiple camera viewing and recording in D-ViewCam) D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 8: Features
High-Quality Video at HD Resolution The DCS-7517 provides real-time video feeds at up to 15 fps with 2560x1920 resolution and 30 fps with Full HD resolution. H.264 encoding ensures that images remain crisp, clear, and vivid without taking up too much network bandwidth. -
Page 9: Hardware Overview
Camera Lens Varifocal lens to record video of the surrounding area. Light Sensor The light sensor measures the lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly. microSD Card Cover Unscrew to remove/change the camera's microSD card. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 10 Hardware Overview Sunshield Shields the camera sensor from direct sunlight. Adjustment Screw Allows repositioning of the sunshield. Camera Shoe Adjustable mounting seat. Wire in Bracket Assembles tightly and protects the cables from outdoor wear and tear. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 11: Microsd Card Installation
Push the microSD card into the camera with the gold contacts oriented towards the base of the camera. To eject, push the microSD card into the slot. Note: Make sure that the weatherproof seals are secured firmly in place when reattaching the microSD card cover. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 12: Cable Connectors
Press and hold the recessed button for 10 seconds to reset the camera back to Reset Button the factory default settings. DI/DO Connector I/O connectors for external devices. Connects to an RJ45 Ethernet port. Can be used with PoE to provide power to Ethernet Jack the camera. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 13: Installation
If you are running the camera cables out the side of the camera, guide the camera cables through the cable channel on the base. Step 4 Connect the power and Ethernet cables, or just the Ethernet cable if you are using a PoE connection. Alignment sticker D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 14 If the cable bundle is not required, it can be detached from the camera, and the socket sealed with a weatherproof cable cover. To adjust the camera's angle, turn the adjustment ring counterclockwise to loosen it, then move the camera to the desired position and angle. When you are finished, turn the adjustment ring clockwise to tighten it. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 15: Cable Connections
General Connection Using the 12 V DC Power Adapter Step 1 Connect the network camera to a switch via an Ethernet cable. Step 2 Connect the supplied power adapter to the camera's power connector, then plug the adapter into a power outlet. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 16: Connection Using Power Over Ethernet
Connection Using Power over Ethernet Step 1 If you are using a PoE switch, connect the IP camera to the PoE switch via an Ethernet cable, which will provide transmission of both power and data over a single cable. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 17: Software Installation
Setup Wizard Insert the DCS-7517 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive to begin the installation. If the Autorun function on your computer is disabled, or if the D-Link Launcher fails to start automatically, click the Start button and type D:\autorun.exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD- ROM drive) and press Enter. - Page 18 Installation Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Click Next to start the installation process. Note: The installation may take several minutes to finish. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 19 Installation Click Finish to complete the installation. Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 20 Select your camera and then click the Wizard button to continue. Enter the Admin ID and password. When logging in for the first time, the default Admin ID is admin with the password left blank. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 21 Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP address automatically from a DHCP server such as a router. Select Static IP if you want to manually enter the IP settings for the camera. Click Next to continue. Take a moment to confirm your settings and click Restart. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 22: Web-Based Configuration Utility
Installation Web-based Configuration Utility This section explains how to configure your new D-Link Network Camera using the Web-based Configuration Utility. Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE Select the camera and click Link to access the web configuration. - Page 23 Installation Enter admin as the default username and leave the password blank. Click OK to continue. This section shows your camera’s live video. You can select your video profile and view or operate the camera. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 24: Configuration
When you connect to the camera's web interface you will see the following page. This is the Live Video page which will allow you to view the camera's video feed and control basic camera functions using the icons on the screen. Please refer to the tables on the following pages for detailed information about the icons on this screen. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 25 PTZ Control on the next page. For more information about how to set up the viewing region of the current video stream, please refer to Video settings on page 32. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 26 Go Preset Control Pan/Tilt/Zoom speed: Please select a value between 0 and 10. 0 is the slowest and 10 is the fastest. Pan Speed Control Tilt Speed Control Speed Control Zoom Speed Control D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 27 50%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 50% Zoom ratio 25%: Keep the video zoom ratio at 25% Click the Help button to learn the detailed information regarding camera setup and solve any problems you encounter. Help D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 28: Client Setup
Local Streaming Buffer Time Enter the buffer time in milliseconds. The buffer will cause a slight delay between live activity and the video of the live stream but may increase the quality of video. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 29: Setup
Configuration Setup The DCS-7517 includes basic and advanced setup screens. Both screens include a tree view with multiple setup options. This manual includes detailed explanations for all advanced setup screens. Basic Setup Click the Setup button to enter the setup screen. -
Page 30: Advanced Setup
- Dynamic DNS - Time and Date - HTTPS - Maintenance - Access List - Parameter List - Advanced Settings - Logs Event Management - Motion Detection - Tamper Detection - DI and DO - Event Settings D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 31: System Overview
Configuration System Overview The system overview page contains a summary of the camera's current settings. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 32: Audio And Video
Note: The “Output Frame Size” you choose should not be greater than the selected “Region of Interest". Defining the streams: Stream 1-3: You can define the "Region of Interest" (viewing region) and the "Output Frame Rate" (size of the live view window) for each stream. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 33 2. Select the mode to use: Day mode, Night mode, or Schedule mode. Please manually enter a range of time if you choose Schedule mode. 3. Configure the Exposure settings in the second column. 4. Click Save to save your changes and click Close to exit the page. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 34 • Fixed quality: Optimizes bandwidth utilization and video quality. The video quality can be adjusted to one of the following settings: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed, or Excellent. You can also select Customize and manually enter a value. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 35: Image Settings
2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the lens, then allow the camera to adjust the color temperature automatically. 3. Select Fixed to confirm the setting while the white balance is being measured. 4. Click Save to enable the new setting. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 36 Enable WDR: Enabling Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) can improve the exposure of the image when the lighting in the area varies significantly. WDR Level: Specify a value from 0 to 10 to specify how much WDR to apply to the image. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 37: Audio Settings
Microphone Input Gain: The microphone sensitivity can be increased or decreased to help provide better audio quality. AAC bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate for the AAC audio codec. G711 bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate for the G711 audio codec. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 38: Day And Night Settings
Light Sensor Sensitivity: The light sensor determines when to switch between day mode and night mode when the IR Cut Filter setting is set to Auto Mode. Select Low, Normal, or High sensitivity for the light sensor. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 39: Network
Primary DNS. Primary WINS Server: The primary WINS server that maintains the database of computer names and IP addresses. Secondary WINS Server: The secondary WINS server that maintains the database of computer names and IP addresses. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 40 DSL modem or PPPoE Internet connection. 7. You can now access your camera through the public IP address, which will be in the system logs sent to your e-mail inbox or FTP server. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 41 IPv6 address to be assigned to the camera automatically. Manually Setup the IP address: Select this option to manually configure your IPv6 settings if your network environment does not have a DHCPv6 server or advertisements-enabled routers. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 42: Port And Access Name Settings
You can click Setup > Video > Video Settings to set up the video quality of linked streams. RTSP To utilize RTSP streaming authentication, make sure that you have set a password for the camera first. Please refer to User Settings for details. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 43 For example, "rtsp://[your camera IP]/live1.sdp" would be the RTSP URL for stream 1. Multicast and Unicast Streaming Protocols You may choose to enable multicast or unicast for your camera's audio and video streaming so that your camera can establish connections with clients to send and receive content. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 44 Multicast TTL [1~255]: The multicast TTL (Time To Live) is the value that tells the router the range that a packet can be forwarded. Click an item to display its detailed configuration information. Select the Always multicast option to enable multicast for stream 1 ~ 3. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 45: Dynamic Dns
Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username: Enter the username or e-mail you use to connect to the DDNS server. Password: Enter the password you use to connect to the DDNS server. Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 46: Https
1. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the certificate. 2. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown. You can click Property to see detailed information about the certificate. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 47 If you want to create and install other certificates, please remove the existing one. To remove the signed certificate, deselect Enable HTTPS secure connection in the first column and click Save, then click Remove to erase the certificate. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 48: Access List
Deny List to deny access. Please note that the selected connections will only be disconnected temporarily and will automatically try to reconnect. If you want to enable the denied list, please select Enable access list filtering and click Save in the first column. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 49 (IPv4 only). Administrator IP address Always allow the IP address to access this device: Select this item and add the Administrator’s IP address in this field to make sure the Administrator can always connect to the device. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 50: Advanced Settings
• Security name: Enter the community name according to your NMS settings. • Authentication type: Select MD5 or SHA as the authentication method. • Authentication password: Enter the password for authentication (at least 8 characters). • Encryption password: Enter a password for encryption (at least 8 characters). D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 51 In the following fields, enter the ID and password issued by the CA, then upload the related certificate(s). 3. When all the settings are complete, move the camera to the protected LAN by connecting it to an 802.1x enabled switch. The devices will then start the authentication automatically. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 52 CoS as "coarsely-grained" traffic control and QoS as "finely-grained" traffic control. • Though CoS is simple to manage, it lacks scalability and does not offer end-to- end guarantees since it is based on L2 protocol. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 53 For example, how much bandwidth should be reserved. Please follow the steps below to enable QoS/DSCP: 1. Click Enable QoS/DSCP. 2. Choose the priority for each application. Lower values will provide higher priority, starting with 1. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 54: Event Management
Note: Setting a higher sensitivity and a lower percentage will make motion easier to be detected. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 55 2. Enter a name in the Window Name field. 3. Set the Sensitivity and Percentage settings to adjust how the camera will detect motion. 4. Click Save to apply the changes. 5. Select Enable motion detection to activate motion detection. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 56: Tamper Detection
You can configure what the camera will do when tampering is detected on the Event Settings page and selecting Camera Tampering Detection as the source in Event Settings > Event Settings. Please refer to "Event Settings" on page 58 for more detailed information. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 57: Di And Do
You can configure what the camera will do when a DI signal is detected, or you can configure when the camera will send a DO signal on the Event Settings page. Please refer to "Event Settings" on page 58 for more detailed information. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 58: Event Settings
To verify if the e-mail settings are correctly configured, click Test. The result will be shown in a pop-up window. If successful, you will also receive an e-mail indicating the result. Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 59 Network storage: Select this to send the media files to a network storage location when a trigger is activated. Click Save to enable the setting, then click Close to exit the page. When completed, the new server settings will automatically be displayed on the Event Settings page. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 60 File name prefix: Enter the text that will be appended to the beginning of the file name. Add date and time suffix to the file name: Select this option to add a date/time suffix to the file name. Click Save to enable the settings, then click Close to exit the page. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 61 Close to exit the page. When you are done, click Save to enable the settings and click Close to exit this page. The new media settings will appear on the Event Settings page. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 62 Digital input: This option allows the camera to use an external digital input device or sensor as a trigger source. Depending on your application, there are many choices of digital input devices on the market, such as devices that detect changes in temperature, vibration, sound, light, etc. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 63 • SD: Select the microSD card as the location for files to be sent to. Click SD Test to verify that the microSD card is working properly. Click View to open the microSD card to view files. • Email: From the drop down menu, select the e-mail address to send notifications to. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 64: Recording
Network Fail: Selecting this will record video when a network failure is detected. Recording Schedule: Specify period of time this recording will be active. 1. Select the days of the week. 2. Select the recording start and end times in 24-hr time format. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 65 Close to exit this page. The new recording will appear in the drop-down list on the recording page. To remove a recording setting from the list, select a recording name from the drop- down list and click Delete. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 66: Local Storage
Trigger Time: Manually enter the time range you want to search. Click Search and the recorded data corresponding to the search criteria will be listed in Search Results Window. From/To: Enter the dates to search from and to. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 67 JPEGs to AVI: Select multiple JPEGs and click this button to convert them into a single AVI video which can be saved to your local computer. Remove: Select a search result and click this button to remove the file completely. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 68: Ptz Control
5. If you want to remove a preset position from the patrol list, select it from the Source list and click Remove. 6. Select a position and click Up or Down to rearrange the patrol order. 7. Click Save to enable the setting. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 69: Lens Control
Selecting a higher number will result in a faster zoom. Use this slider control to fine tune the camera zoom. Use this slider control to fine tune the camera focus. Auto Focus: Allow the camera to adjust the focus automatically. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 70: System
To make changes to a user account, select it from the User name dropdown box, make your changes, then click Modify. To delete a user account, select it form the User name dropdown box, then click Delete. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 71: Device Settings
Turn off the LED indicator: Select this option to turn off the LED next to the lens. This allows the camera to be less conspicuous and more discreet. Camera Name: Enter a name for your camera to help you identify it. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 72: Time And Date
NTP server. Set the date and time manually: This option allows you to set the time and date manually. Copy Your Computer’s Time Setting: This will set the camera's clock to match the time from your PC. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 73: Maintenance
This process will take a few minutes to complete, and will reboot the camera automatically. Note: Do not power off the camera during the upgrade You can find the latest firmware for your camera on the D-Link website. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 74: Parameter List
Configuration Parameter List The Parameters List page lists all of the camera's parameters in alphabetical order. If you need technical assistance, please provide the information listed on this page. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 75: Logs
Configuration Logs This column displays the system log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the camera’s buffer and will be overwritten when reaching a certain limit. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... -
Page 76: Appendix A - Technical Specifications
ƒ DNS client ƒ CoS ƒ DDNS client (D-Link) ƒ Multicast ƒ SMTP client ƒ IGMP ƒ FTP client ƒ ONVIF compliant Security ƒ Administrator and user group protection ƒ HTTP and RTSP digest encryption ƒ Password authentication D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 77 ƒ Storage: -20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F) Humidity ƒ Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing ƒ Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing ƒ CE ƒ FCC Certifications ƒ LVD ƒ RoHS ƒ IPv6 Ready ƒ C-Tick D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 78 Appendix A - Technical Specifications Dimensions 290.34 mm D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
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Page 79: Appendix B - Regulatory Information
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Union CE EMI Class A Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual... - Page 80 D-Link may result in the loss of product warranty. Unless expressly approved by an authorized representative of D-Link in writing, you may not and may not permit others to: • Disassemble or reverse engineer the device or attempt to derive source code (underlying ideas, algorithms, or structure) from the device or from any other information provided by D-Link, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by local law.
- Page 81 • Do not use this device near water (e.g. near a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, fish tank, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool). • Do not use this device in areas with high humidity. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 82 2. When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging. 3. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic grounding strap. D-Link DCS-7517 User Manual...
- Page 83 D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
- Page 84 Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
- Page 85 D-Link e l'ambiente D-Link cerca da sempre di ridurre l'impatto ambientale dei propri stabilimenti e dei propri prodotti. Allo scopo di ridurre al minimo tale impatto, D-Link progetta e realizza i propri prodotti in modo che rispettino il più possibile l'ambiente, utilizzando materiali riciclabili a basso tasso di tossicità...
- Page 86 D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
- Page 87 životní prostředí i lidské zdraví. D-Link a životní prostředí "Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné...
- Page 88 For å minimalisere denne innvirkningen designer og lager D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
- Page 89 På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.
- Page 90 Na D-Link compreendemos e comprometemo-nos com a redução do impacto que as nossas operações e produtos possam ter no ambiente. Para minimizar este impacto a D-Link concebe e constrói os seus produtos para que estes sejam o mais inofensivos para o ambiente possível, utilizando meteriais recicláveis e não tóxicos tanto nos produtos como nas embalagens.