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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 SE Application Installation ...43...
  • Page 3 DCS-G900 User’s Manual 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...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! The DCS-G900 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring.The DCS-G900 can be accessed remotely,...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 6: Features & Benefits

    Features and Benefits  Simple to Use: The DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-G900 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator ...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Hardware Overview Hardware Overview Wireless Antenna Power LED Camera Lens LAN LED Camera Stand D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Hardware Overview Wireless Antenna Ethernet Cable Power Connector Connector Reset Camera Stand D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-G900 and connect it to your local power supply. Note: Power source is confirmed when the red LED Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the DCS-G900 is illuminated.

  • Page 11: Security

    DCS-G900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the DCS-G900. Note: When the DCS-G900 is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Admin ID and Admin Password to constrain user access to the DCS-G900 since the Default settings are Null String (no password).

  • Page 12: The Dcs-G900 Setup Wizard

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 13 DCS-G900 User’s Manual The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard Click Yes Click Next Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14 DCS-G900 User’s Manual To run the Setup Wizard, click on: Start > Programs > D-Link Setup Wizard. Your camera’s IP Address will be displayed here along with its corresponding MAC Address. Click Wizard You must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to protect your camera against unauthorized access.
  • Page 15 Enter the Encryption Mode, Key Format, and Encryption Keys for your wireless network. Click Next If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your settings. Otherwise, click Restart to save and apply your settings. Click Restart D-Link Systems, Inc. The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard...
  • Page 16 The Home screen of your camera can be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link button. You can also use your favorite Web browser, type “http://address” in the address box where address is the IP address that you assigned to the DCS-G900 from the previous section. Press Enter.

  • Page 17: Dcs-G900 Configuration

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Home For Windows ActiveX: do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view video streaming on the Home page. For Windows Java: have Java installed can also use this for viewing video. Mac users should also choose this mode to view video.
  • Page 18 DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Home > Java For Windows users that have Java ® installed can also use this for viewing video. MAC users should also choose this mode to view video. Home > Setup After clicking the Setup button, you will be directed to Advanced > System, please see page 19 for more information.

  • Page 19: Advanced

    Enter the Administrator’s ID or name. Admin Password: Enter the Administrator’s password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the Administrator’s password for confirmation. You can set the LED in front of the DCS-G900 to on (Normal), off (OFF), or blink randomly (Dummy). DCS-G900 Configuration...

  • Page 20: Video

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > Video Video Setting Video Resolution: Compression Rate: Frame Rate: Brightness Control: Contrast Control: Saturation Control: Light Frequency: Mirror: Flip: D-Link Systems, Inc. There are three settings available to choose from 160x120, 320x240 and 640x480. Compression will be selectable from very high, high, middle, low, and very low.

  • Page 21: Wireless

    Service Set Identifier is an identifier for the wireless network name that other devices can recognize. This page will allow you to select a wireless network that the DCS-G900 was able to detect upon booting up (see page 14). The default wireless channel setting is channel 6. Select the channel that is the same as the other wireless devices on your network.
  • Page 22 Beacon Interval: D-Link Systems, Inc. This can be selected to restrict bandwidth usage of the DCS-G900 in a high traffic network so that the camera does not consume all the bandwidth. If too much bandwidth is being used in a network that cannot support it, excessive lag during video transmission may occur.

  • Page 23: Site Survey

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > Wireless (continued) Preamble: Advanced > Wireless > Site Survey This screen displays all available wireless networks, along with their SSID, MAC, Channel, Encryption, and Signal Strength information. D-Link Systems, Inc. A preamble is a signal used in network communications to synchronize the transmission timing between two or more systems.

  • Page 24: Network

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > Network TCP/IP IP Address Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc. Fixed IP: Manually provide a fixed IP Address for your connection. IP Address: Enter your IP Address, this is necessary for network identification. Provide a Subnet Mask, this will be used...
  • Page 25 Enter your password and/or key in this field Key: Most ISPs do not open port 80 (a DCS-G900 default video transfer port) for their residential customers, the DCS-G900 has the ability to use a different port by enabling the second http port for its video transfer.

  • Page 26: User

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > User User Access Control Access Control: Define Users Add User: Delete User: User List: D-Link Systems, Inc. Enable this function to allow users same rights as the administrator. This will enable you to add users and allow or disallow e-mail upload to that user.

  • Page 27: Date Time

    Enter the current date (follow the example). Time: Enter the current time (follow the example). Synchronized The DCS-G900 time will duplicate the time of your PC with that is shown on the lower-right bottom (System Tray) of your Windows screen. This option will also account for ®...

  • Page 28: Upload

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > Upload FTP Server Host Address: Port Number: User Name: Password: Directory Path: Passive Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc. This is the IP address of the FTP server that you will be connecting to. Default is port 21. If changed, external FTP client program must change the server connection port accordingly.
  • Page 29 DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > Upload (continued) Time Schedule Enable upload image to FTP server: Always: Schedule: Video Frequency: Base File Name: File: D-Link Systems, Inc. Checking this box will enable video upload to the FTP server you selected. Selecting this will allow snapshot upload to your FTP as soon as you click Apply.

  • Page 30: E-Mail

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > E-mail E-mail Account SMTP Server Address: Sender e-mail Address: Receiver e-mail Address: User Name: Password: D-Link Systems, Inc. This is the domain name or IP address of your external e-mail server. This is the e-mail address of the person sending the camera snapshots.
  • Page 31 DCS-G900 User’s Manual Advanced > E-mail (continued) Time Schedule Enable e-mail image to e-mail account: Interval: D-Link Systems, Inc. Choosing always will start sending snapshots to the recipient’s e-mail account right away. Choosing schedule will give you a choice as to when to start sending snapshots to the recipient’s e-mail account by the day,...

  • Page 32: Tools

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Tools > Test Test FTP Server: This will send a snapshot to the FTP server that you have configured in the Upload section. If you have configured the FTP correctly you will be able to see a test file in your FTP server.

  • Page 33: Reset

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Tools > Reset Restart: Factory Reset: Tools > Firmware Firmware Update: D-Link Systems, Inc. This will reboot the camera once you select Apply. Select Apply will reset the camera to all its default settings.The Installation Wizard may need to be used in order to find the camera again.

  • Page 34: Backup

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Tools > Backup This will allow you to save the camera’s configurations to your hard Backup Device drive. Configuration to File: Restore Device This is particularly useful if you will be installing more than one camera;...

  • Page 35: Status

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Status > System Displays information about the Device Status, such as Camera Name, Location, Model, Firmware Version, MAC Address, and IP Address. Also displays information about the Ethernet Status, such as Link, Speed, and Duplex.

  • Page 36: Wireless

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Status > Wireless Displays information about the Wireless Status, such as Connection Mode, Link, SSID, Channel, transmission Rate, and Encryption. Status > Network Displays information about the Network Status, such as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Address 1, DNS Address 2, Dynamic DNS, Secondary HTTP Port, UPnP, FTP Server Test, and E-mail Test.

  • Page 37: User

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Status > User Displays information about Active Users, such as their IP Address, Name, DateTime, and Miniseconds/Packet. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 38: Help

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual DCS-G900 Configuration Help Click Help for easy access to information on specific fields. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 39: Installing The Dcs-G900 Behind A Router

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-G900 (For Installing Multiple Cameras) Opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the Internet. The ports that are opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view the images remotely.

  • Page 40: Router Setup And Installation

    Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Router Setup and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Your WAN IP Address information will be listed on following window.

  • Page 41: Assigning And Opening Virtual Server Ports

    • Click Apply to save your settings. Note: If you are installing multiple cameras, be sure to open ONE Web port per additional camera installed: port 81, 82, etc. for Web server. D-Link Systems, Inc. Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router...

  • Page 42: Viewing Your Camera

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router Viewing Your Camera After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through a standard Web browser. To access from the Internet, simply type in the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, a colon, and the port number that you gave your camera.

  • Page 43: Ipview Se Application Installation

    IPView SE software is included for administrators to manage up to 4 DCS-G900s remotely. Administrators can also record to hard drive and configure advanced settings for the DCS-G900. IPView SE is a complete software management tool for the DCS-G900 and includes all configurable settings available in the web configuration utility.
  • Page 44 DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Application Installation Click Next Click Yes Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 45 DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Application Installation Click Finish After successfully installing the IPView SE, the application program for the DCS-G900 is automatically installed to \Programs\IPView SE Directory. To start running the IPView SE click on Windows Start > Programs > IPView SE >...

  • Page 46: Ipview Se

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE IPView SE This section describes the operation of the IPView SE application User Interface with detailed procedures for using the application. IPView SE allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configure and preview all the DCS-G900s from one location.

  • Page 47: Ipview Se Icon Description

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE IPView SE Icon Description System Configure Connect/Disconnect Assign IP to a Camera Liberate Camera Camera’s Extra Information Configure Camera from Web Motion Setting Manual Recording Schedule Recording Motion Recording Scan Combine Play Help/About Minimize Close...

  • Page 48: Add A New Camera

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Add a New Camera To add a new camera select the Camera button that the green lights are on when clicking the camera button. A green light under the camera button means that there is already a camera connected.

  • Page 49: How To Delete A Camera

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Highlight the camera you wish to add and click on Add. The camera will automatically be added into the IPView SE list view. If you add the same camera more than once you will receive the following message (see below).

  • Page 50: How To Change The Ip Address

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE How to Change the IP Address To change a camera’s IP Address, you must highlight the camera you wish to change. Click the Change IP Address button and the Change IP Address dialog box will appear. Select Manually Assign IP if you want to connect manually to the camera by providing the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.

  • Page 51: How To Format The Camera View

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual How to Format the Camera View Select the Combine button cameras combined (see image below). A maximum of 4 cameras can be viewed simultaneously with IPView SE. Select any of the four cameras for the View Mode format. If there is a green light next to the camera button that means that the IPView SE has a camera connected.

  • Page 52: How To Rotate The Video View

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE How to Rotate the Video View In View Mode format, click on the Rotate button and the image should rotate 90 the left (see image below). View/List Click the View/List button . All the cameras and their properties, such as the camera...

  • Page 53: Zoom

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Zoom Click the Zoom button to zoom in on the camera image. The options under zoom are Fit Window x1, x1.5, x2, x2.5, x3, x3.5, and x4. Color Setting Click the Color Setting button , to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and Hue.

  • Page 54: How To Take A Snap-Shot With The Camera

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera In View Mode format select the Snapshot button located on the upper left corner of the screen. A Save Image dialog box will appear for you to save the snap shot picture.

  • Page 55: Camera Settings

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Camera Settings Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-G900 using the Web-based interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the Web-based configuration utility or the Settings in the DCS-G900 IPView SE.

  • Page 56: Manual Recording

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Manual Recording Click the Manual Recording button , to begin recording images from your camera. Schedule Recording Click the Schedule Recording button to record based on a specific time and date. Click Add to set the time and date for recording.

  • Page 57: Motion Recording

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Schedule Recording (continued) Select Date Mode and enter in the Start date/time, and Stop date/time. The camera will start to record according to the specified date and time period entered. Select Week Mode to specify which date to record during the time period.

  • Page 58: Camera's Extra Information

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Camera’s Extra Information Click the Camera’s Extra Information button to view information about your camera. Play Click the Play button to playback video recorded from your camera. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 59: System Configure

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual System Configure Click the System Configure button The DCS-G900 will not have a profile to load initially, you will have to Profile: select all of your cameras and then click the Save or Save As buttons to save your profile.
  • Page 60 DCS-G900 User’s Manual The Single HDD Reserved Space option permits reserved HDD space from Log Storage: 500 MB to 1000 MB. The Split Recording File option is used to adjust the file size for recording the video images (the default setting is 10MB). If the recorded video files reach the file size, video images will be recorded into another file automatically.
  • Page 61 DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE The Reserved HDD space per camera option allows old video files to be Recycle: overwritten and replaced by new recorded files. This field refers to the amount of space left on your drive before overwrite takes place. For instance if you select 1000 MB and your total hard drive space is 3000 MB, as soon as your drive reaches over a 1000 MB capacity your files will be overwritten.You...

  • Page 62: About

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE About Click the Help/About icon, and then select About for camera details such as software version. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 63: Uninstall Ipview Se

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual IPView SE Uninstall IPView SE Click on Windows Start Menu > Programs > IPView SE > Uninstall IPView SE. A new ® prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. At the Confirm Uninstall dialog box, click OK to continue the process.

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a Web browser. 2 What is the maximum number of users that can be allowed to access DCS-G900 simultaneously? The maximum number of users that can log onto the Internet Camera at the same time is 8.

  • Page 65: Web Browser

    No, the Internet Camera is used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network or supported by wireless transmission. The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310 can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam). 8 Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP Addresses? Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP Addresses.

  • Page 66: Internet Camera Installation

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Installation 11 Why does the Power LED not light up constantly? The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are using the provided power supply, which is DC 5V, for the Internet Camera. Also verify that the power supply is well connected, and/or the option to turn off the LED is enabled.
  • Page 67 DCS-G900 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 16 Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used in a very low light environment. 17 The images are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality? Make sure that your computers display properties are set to at least 6-bit color.

  • Page 68: How To Ping Your Ip Address

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual How to Ping Your IP Address How to Ping Your IP Address The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP Address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It is a very useful tool to confirm if the IP Address conflicts with the Internet Camera over the network.

  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Network* • TCP/IP (DHCP or Static IP Address) • 802.11g Wireless (Supports up to 54Mbps transfer rate) • 802.11b Wireless (Supports up to 11Mbps transfer rate) • Wired LAN: 10/100Mbps Web Access Requirements • Any Java-Enabled or ActiveX compatible Web Browser,. i.e. current versions of Microsoft...
  • Page 70 DCS-G900 User’s Manual Power Consumption: • 5W Environmental specification • Operating temperature: 5°C to • Storage temperature: -25°C to 50°C • Operating relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Warranty: • 1 Year D-Link Systems, Inc. 50°C Technical Specifications...

  • Page 71: Appendix

     Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DCS-G900 and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your DCS-G900’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters).  Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick.

  • Page 72: Glossary

    DHCP-capable device in your network, you will not need to assign a static IP address to your DCS-G900. However, if you do not have a DHCP-capable device in your network, you will need to assign a static IP address to your DCS-G900.
  • Page 73 Wireless: Devices networked using radio frequencies instead of physical cabling. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key): A security protocol for wireless local area networks that requires that the router and DCS-G900 have the same pre-shared key in order to establish a wireless connection.

  • Page 74: Technical Support

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

  • Page 75: Warranty

    Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 76 · The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
  • Page 77 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.

  • Page 78: Registration

    DCS-G900 User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 11/03/05 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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