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Version 1.00 | 08/04/2015
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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 08/04/2015 User Manual HD Ultra-Wide View Wi-Fi Camera DCS-960L...
  • Page 2 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

    Live Video ..................20 System Log ................47 Setup ....................22 Event Log ................48 Wizard ..................22 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ......23 Wireless Security .............49 Network ..................26 What is WEP? ................49 Wireless Setup ..............28 What is WPA? ................50 Dynamic DNS ..............29 D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Configuring the DCS-960L with a Router ......51 Troubleshooting ..............57 Wireless Basics ..............59 Wireless Modes ................63 Networking Basics ............64 Check your IP address ...............64 Statically Assign an IP Address ..........65 Technical Specifications ..........66 D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Note: You can power this camera with a USB battery that supplies 5 V and at least 1.5 A of power. System Requirements • 802.11ac/n/g/a router (a D-Link Cloud Router is recommended) • A broadband Internet connection • iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows smartphone or tablet (please refer to the mobile app’s store page to check whether...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-960L HD Ultra-Wide View Wi-Fi Camera. The DCS-960L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-960L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance.

  • Page 7: Features

    Simple to Use The DCS-960L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-960L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox® and Safari®.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Microphone IR LEDs (inside) Camera Lens Light Sensor D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Side View microSD Slot WPS/Status LED microUSB Port WPS Button (for power) Reset Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Refer to Mobile App Setup on page 12. Zero Configuration Setup: If you have a mydlink-enabled router (D-Link cloud router), this is the easiest way to set up your camera. Refer to Zero Configuration Setup on page 13.

  • Page 11: 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.

  • Page 12: Mobile App Setup

    When you are asked to scan a QR code, use the code on the Quick Install Card in your package, or on the label attached to your device. Congratulations, your DCS-960L is now ready to use! Be sure to check the mydlink.com website periodically for the latest firmware updates to keep your product secure and up to date with the latest features.

  • Page 13: Zero Configuration Setup

    Connect your camera to your mydlink-enabled Cloud Router and Zero Configuration will automatically configure your DCS-960L and add the camera to your mydlink account. After the short time it takes to do this you can remotely access your camera from the website (http://www.mydlink.com) to manage and monitor your DCS-960L.
  • Page 14 Click the notification to continue. DCS-960L A summary and confirmation notification will appear with the automatically configured details. Make a note of the details and click Yes to add the camera to your account. DCS-960L D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 15 19 for advanced configuration of your camera. Note: If you see a white haze when viewing in night vision mode, the night vision light on the camera may be reflecting off a nearby surface. Try repositioning and aiming the camera. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Camera

    Depending on the material of the wall or ceiling, use proper tools to drill two holes 25mm deep with a 6mm drill bit where you marked. If the wall is made out of concrete, drill the holes first, then insert the plastic anchors to support the screws. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 17 Do not overtighten screwheads as this may crack the mount. Place the camera over the base plate and turn the camera clockwise to lock it in place. Adjust the angle of the camera as desired. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 18: Mydlink

    For more details on using your camera with mydlink, go to the Support section of the mydlink website and check the User Manual section for your product to find the latest instruction guide for your camera’s mydlink features. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    After installing and setting up your camera with the mydlink Home app, 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-960L. To log in, use a web browser on your PC to go to the www.mydlink.com website and log in to your account.

  • Page 20: Live Video

    Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java 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). D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 21 Turns the Infrared lights on or off. (The icon only appears when you activate the manual IR option which can be found in the Day/ Night Mode section of the Setup tab.) Zoom buttons Zooms in or out of the picture. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Setup

    Connection Setup Wizard on page 23 for more details. Manual Internet If you would rather manually set up the camera’s Internet connection, you can Connection refer to Network on page 26 which provides more details on the information Setup: required. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 23: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - 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.
  • Page 24 Click Next to continue. Enter a name for your camera. Click Next to continue. Select the time zone that the camera is in so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 25 Section 3 - Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. If you are happy with the selected configuration, click Next. Otherwise, click Back to make the required changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Network

    Secondary DNS: Enter the secondary domain name server used to back up the Primary DNS. PPPoE Settings: If you are using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User ID(username) and Password for your PPPoE account. You can get this information from your Internet service provider (ISP). D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 27 Checking the Bonjour box will allow the camera to be discoverable on the network and visible to Apple devices. Enter the name you want to use to identify your camera on the network. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Wireless Setup

    Cipher Type: If you chose WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, TKIP / AES will be used for the cipher type. Key: Enter the key(password) for your wireless network. Click the Save Settings button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Dynamic Dns

    You can set up how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. Status: This shows the status of your DDNS updates. Click the Save Settings button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Image Setup

    Changes the images recorded on the camera to be in black and white. Flip: Check this box to vertically flip the video. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip and Mirror should both be checked. Click the Save Settings button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Audio And Video

    The URL used to connect to the camera when viewing from QuickTime or a mobile device. Microphone Check this box to enable the camera’s microphone. Enable: Volume: Use this dropdown box to adjust the volume of the camera’s audio. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Preset

    Section 3 - Configuration Preset D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 33: Motion Detection

    Select Erase Motion Area to clear a selected region and stop the camera from monitoring that area of the picture. Clear: Clears all motion detection areas from the picture. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Sound Detection

    Select this box to enable the sound detection feature of your camera. Detection: Detection Level: Specify the volume level that a sound must exceed in order to trigger the sound detection feature. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 35: Mail

    Note: You can also use STARTTLS, which will use SMTP server port number 587. If you want to use a Yahoo SMTP server, the SMTP server address will be different between each registered region, and only SMTP port 465 is supported for SSL- TLS. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Ftp

    Enabling passive mode may help you reach your FTP server if your camera is behind a router protected by a firewall. Test FTP Server: Clicking on the Test button will send a test JPEG snapshot to the FTP server specified above to make sure that your settings are correct. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Snapshot

    Select whether to take a single snapshot or to take 6 snapshots with a selectable interval between them. Target: Select where you want the snapshot to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP or sent to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 38: Video Clip

    Here you can specify how much video to record before and after the event. Target: Select where you want the video clip to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP or sent to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Sd Recording

    Section 3 - Configuration SD Recording D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Sd Management

    Section 3 - Configuration SD Management D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 41: Time And Date

    If Synchronize NTP Server is disabled, you can set the date and time manually. Time Manually: You can also click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to automatically copy the date and time of the PC you are using. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 42: Day/Night Mode

    This sets the camera to always use Night mode. Mode: Day Mode This sets the camera to use Day mode during the times you specify, and will Schedule: switch to Night mode outside the times you specify. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Add. A maximum of 8 user accounts can be created. User List: Displays the account names of authorized users. You can modify or delete an account by clicking on its modify or delete icon. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 44: System

    Click the Reboot the Device button to reboot the camera. Device: Schedule Reboot You can schedule the camera to reboot according to a schedule. Select the days and time you want the camera to automatically reboot. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Firmware Upgrade

    To upgrade your firmware, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive. Locate the file on your local hard drive by using the Browse... button, then click the Upload button to start the firmware upgrade.

  • Page 46: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays information about your camera and its current network and wireless status. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 47: System Log

    Section 3 - Configuration System Log The system log records network events that have occurred. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 48: Event Log

    Section 3 - Configuration Event Log The event log records camera events that have occurred. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DCS-960L offers the following types of security: • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 50: What Is Wpa

    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-960L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Configuring The Dcs-960L With A Router

    DCS-960L, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. After you have completed the setup of the DCS-960L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address.
  • Page 52 1. Find Your Camera’s Local IP Address Use the mydlink Home app to set up your DCS-960L. Use a web browser on your PC to go to the www.mydlink.com website and log in to your account. Select your camera, click on the Settings tab, then click on the Advanced Settings button. Use the User name admin and the password you created while setting up the camera.
  • Page 53 If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: The HTTP port is required to be opened for the DCS-960L. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-960L over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-960L are blocked from access over the Internet.
  • Page 56 800. 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-960L User Manual...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-960L. 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.)
  • Page 58 You may also need to change the security settings on your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be installed. If you are using Internet Explorer with a version number lower than 7, then you will need to upgrade your Web browser software in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...

  • Page 59: 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.
  • Page 60 D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 61 Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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 wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
  • Page 62 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 63: 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-960L 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 64: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 65: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    ® 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 66: Technical Specifications

    • Event notification and uploading of snapshots/video clips via SMTP or FTP • Sound level detection Remote Management • Configuration accessible via web browser Mobile support • mydlink Lite app for iOS and Android • mydlink+ app for iOS and Android D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 67 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DCS-960L User Manual...
  • Page 68 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 69 Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-247 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à...
  • Page 70 (ii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5250 à 5 350 MHz et de 5470 à 5725 MHz doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e; (iii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à...

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