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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Testing the DCS-5230 ........... 22 Networking Basics ............ 87 Viewing Your DCS-5230 ........23 Check your IP Address .......... 87 Using the DCS-5230 with an Internet Browser ..24 Statically Assign an IP Address ......88 Live Video ............25 Technical Specifications........... 89 DCS-5230 Configuration ........

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DCS-5230 Wireless N PTZ Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Manual and Software on CD • Quick Install Guide • Camera Stand • Mounting Screws 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.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The DCS-5230 features 3G mobile video support, enabling users to view a live video feed from their camera on a compatible 3G mobile phone or PDA anywhere in a 3G coverage area. This allows users to remotely monitor the camera without having to use a computer.

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    Camera Dome This clear dome houses the camera lens and protects the pan/tilt/zoom apparatus. Infrared LEDs LEDs enclosed in the dome illuminate the camera’s field of vision during low-light operation. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Left Panel

    The WPS LED will blink blue when initializing a connection, and illuminate with solid blue once the connection has been established. MicroSD Slot Insert a standard MicroSD card into this slot for image storage. WPS Button Press this button to establish a WPS connection. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Right Panel

    Connect a digital I/O device to this pin block. Ethernet Cable Connector The DCS-5230 features a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the DCS-5230 to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

  • Page 8: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Reset Button Depress this button with a straightened paper clip for about 20 seconds to reset the camera to factory default settings. Mounting Socket The silver mounting stand can be connected here if needed. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    These slots can be used to mount the camera against a wall using protruding bolts, nails, or screws. Mounting Stand This stand can be mounted atop or on the bottom of the enclosure depending on the camera’s orientation. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Attach the silver mounting stand above the dome of the camera. Tighten the nut on the top of the mounting stand using a coin or a screwdriver. Inverted Orientation Set the mounting onto a flat surface. Slide the camera down vertically onto the stand. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Note: An Ethernet cable is required during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration has been set up, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DCS-5230. Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the camera’s side panel, and connect the adapter to an AC power outlet.
  • Page 12 Locate the MicroSD slot on the side of the camera. Push a MicroSD card into the slot until it clicks into place. Note: To remove a MicroSD card, gently push the card in and it will eject. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Di/Do Input Specifications

    As the Digital Input signal is controlled by an external device, we recommend that you set your device to feed no current normally, and feed a 12V current only to trigger a DI event on the DCS-5230. Example use of DI/DO: You can connect a motion sensor to the DI port, signaling the camera to take a snapshot and to trigger an alarm connected to the DO port.

  • Page 14: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DCS-5230 can be accessed using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the quantity, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 15: Configuration

    D-Link Setup Wizard DCC will show the MAC address and IP address of your DCS-5230. If you have a DHCP* server on your network, there will be a valid IP Address displayed at the end of DCC process. You can begin to use the IP camera now.

  • Page 16: Enabling Upnp For Windows ® Xp

    UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-5230 is an UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unchecking the Enabled UPnP checkbox on the Advanced >...
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Configuration Click Add/Remove Windows Components The following screen will appear. Select Networking Services. Click Details Select Universal Plug and Play. Click OK D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration To view your DCS-5230 Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places. Click DCS-5230 (192.168.0.120). D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Section 3 - Configuration After you click on the DCS-5230 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-5230, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-5230 may have a different IP Address. http://192.168.0.120/eng/index.cgi...

  • Page 21: Setting Up A Wireless Connection With Wps

    Note: On some routers/access points, you may need to enter the web interface to activate WPS. Consult your product’s user manual for further assistance. WPS Button Press this button to establish a WPS connection. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Testing The Dcs-5230

    Testing the DCS-5230 Open your Internet browser and type in the IP address of the DCS-5230. In this example, the address is: http://192.168.0.120 (your DCS-5230 may have a different IP address based on what you used in the DCC program).

  • Page 23: Viewing Your Dcs-5230

    (e.g., 192.168.0.120:83). If you are following this manual in the order it is presented, you should now have an operating DCS-5230 Internet Camera configured with the Installer program. This section of the...

  • Page 24: Using The Dcs-5230 With An Internet Browser

    Section 3 - Configuration Using the DCS-5230 with an Internet Browser Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for your Internet Camera (http://192.168.0.120). In the example, this address is 192.168.0.120. Your address may differ. If a window appears asking to install a Verisign certificate for authentication click Yes. This allows the proprietary MPEG4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer.

  • Page 25: Live Video

    Section 3 - Configuration Live Video The live image feed from the DCS-5230 should be visible from the device’s Live Video page on your web browser. Client Setup: Click on the Client Setup button to change settings related to the camera connection.
  • Page 26 This will toggle audio to a speaker (not included) connected to the camera's Audio Out port. This can be used to communicate with others near the camera. This button will toggle the digital output on or off. Start/Stop Digital Output: D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Dcs-5230 Configuration

    The HELP page contains useful information about the setup and features of the DCS-5230. The Setup page provides the following configuration options: Wizard, Network Setup, Wireless Setup, Dynamic DNS, Image Setup, Audio and Video, Mail and FTP, Motion Detection, Time and Date, Schedule, Access List, Camera Control, and Logout.
  • Page 28 Detection Setup. You can also see these settings by clicking on their categories on the left side (Network Setup/ Wireless Setup/ Motion Detection/ Snapshot). Note: If the camera is set to SXGA mode in Audio and Video, Motion Detection and Motion Triggered Snapshots are disabled. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Network Setup

    Section 3 - Configuration Network Setup DHCP: DCS-5230 will request a new IP address from the DHCP server every time it restarts. Once the DCS- 5230 is configured, this radio should be deselected at all times. If this radio button has been selected and the connection is lost, run the DCC find the camera’s IP address.
  • Page 30 Internet. Please refer to your router’s instruction manual on how to open up ports. For additional help on configuring your camera to work with your router, please refer to Installing the DCS-5230 Behind a Router later in the User Manual. For installing multiple cameras, ONE port per camera must be opened on your router, the Web server (HTTP) port.

  • Page 31: Wireless Setup

    If you use WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA-PSK2 authentication, enter the Key (also known as password) used for Key: your wireless network. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 32 DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that specific connection. With the DCS-5230, you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS-5230 will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address. Depending on the service, this update may take a few hours.

  • Page 33: Image Setup

    This will flip the image horizontally in such a way that your left side will be on the left side of the screen and vice versa. Note: Mirror and Flip can be used if you choose to mount the DCS-5230 upside down on the ceiling. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 34 When the Encode Type is set to MJPEG, you cannot change the bps setting. Also, available bps settings may change depending on what the Encode Type, Sensor Output, Resolution, and FPS settings are set to. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 35 For best viewing results on a mobile phone, we suggest setting the frame rate to 5 fps and bit rate to 20 Kbps. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 36 After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. Note: If the camera is set to SXGA mode in Audio and Video, Motion Detection is disabled. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 37 No Motion Motion The motion notification will continue to blink as long as motion is detected. If no additional motion is detected, it will return to its original state after eight seconds. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Adjust the date and time according to what is selected by the administrator. Copy Your Computer’s time Synchronize the date and time of DCS-5230 with your local computer. The date and time of the PC is displayed Settings: and updated in the DCS-5230.
  • Page 39 Section 3 - Configuration Preset Position Click the Preset Position button from the left side of the Setup screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-5230 Internet Camera can pan and move to preset locations. Pan Speed: Select the speed at which the camera will pan for a full cycle from the drop-down list.
  • Page 40 Selected Locations list by clicking Select. You can then select the order in which the camera will patrol through the preset locations by selecting a location and clicking Up or Down. Click Remove to remove a location from the list. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Enter the name or the IP of the server your Samba drive is on. Shared Folder: Enter the name of your shared folder. Test: This button will try to make a connection to the Samba network drive, and will let you know if the settings work. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 42 DI/DO interface at the end of this document. Recording: This will set how many seconds of video before the event takes place will be recorded. Prerecord: This will set how many seconds of video after the event takes place will be recorded. Postrecord: D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Samba drive. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Enter the e-mail address you want to send your snapshots to. Port: Enter the port used by your SMTP server. Test: Clicking this button will take a snapshot and will try to upload it to your FTP server using the settings you have entered. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 45 When checked, the D/O port will send a signal whenever a signal is detected on the Digital In (D/I) port. Note: If the camera is set to SXGA mode in Audio and Video, Motion Detection is disabled. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance Click on the Maintenance tab to access 3 utility screens for controlling and administering the DCS-5230. The default screen for Maintenance is Device Management. Admin The DCS-5230 is configured without any passwords by default. This allows anyone to access and configure the DCS-5230 as long as the IP address is known.
  • Page 47 Scheduled: Scheduled privacy mode offers the option to disable monitoring during certain times of the day. If scheduled privacy mode is enabled, you may put a checkmark next to the days that require privacy, and specify the interval at which the camera feed should be disabled on a particular day. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Clicking this button will restart the camera. Click Apply on this screen to restore the factory default settings. After confirmation, the system will restart and require the DCC program to locate the IP address of the DCS-5230. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Firmware Update File Path: This option allows you to upgrade the firmware via a web browser. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file and then click on Upgrade to apply the firmware to the camera. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info The Device Info screen lists the following important settings that are currently set for the DCS-5230: • Camera Name • Time & Date • Firmware Version • Mac Address • IP Address • IP Subnet Mask •...
  • Page 51 The port number of the remote log server. The default port is 514. Current log: View the system log file. The content of the file reveals useful information about camera configuration and connectivity status after the camera boots up. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help The help page provides detailed information for the camera’s Web interface. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 53: D-Viewcam Installation

    Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The D-ViewCam Installation screen will appear. Click D-ViewCam Select a language and click OK to continue. Click OK D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Section 4 - D-ViewCam Installation Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Browse to choose a specific folder for the installation, otherwise click Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Section 4 - D-ViewCam Installation Click Next to start the installation. Note: The D-ViewCam installation process may take several minutes to complete. Click Next Click Finish to complete the installation. Click Finish D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Adding A Camera

    Adding a Camera This section will show you how to add a camera to the D-ViewCam system. To start D-ViewCam, select Start > All Programs > D-Link > D-Link D-ViewCam. Enter Admin as the default user name and leave the password blank.
  • Page 57 The Add Camera Wizard screen will appear. Use this wizard to add your cameras to the D-ViewCam system. Note: Use the left or right arrow icons for navigation within the wizard. Click / Next to continue. Click Next D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 58 If you selected Add Manually, enter the IP address or domain name, http port, model name, camera ID and password. Click the “?” button to auto-detect the camera’s model name. The model name will appear in the Model Name box. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 59 • Office Hours Only: Continuously monitors during office hours (08:00 AM to 06:00 PM) and records ONLY when motion is detected. • Non-Office Hours Only: Continuously monitors during non-office hours (06:00 PM to 08:00 AM) and records ONLY when motion is detected. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Click Next to continue. The Add Camera wizard is now complete. Click Close to access the D-ViewCam’s main screen. Your D-ViewCam Installation is Complete! Note: Please refer to the D-ViewCam user manual for information about using the D-ViewCam. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 61: 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-5230 offers the following types of security: • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy.

  • Page 62: 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-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Using & Configuring The Dcs-5230 With A Nat Router

    D-Link’s DCS-5230 is a versatile and cost effective Internet Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-5230 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 64 Run the setup wizard from the CD included with the DCS-5230. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-5230. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router.
  • Page 65 Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by the DCC program. The DCS-5230 Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera.
  • Page 66 (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be opened for the DCS-5230. Please refer to page 68 on how to open ports in the router.

  • Page 67: Router Set-Up And Installation

    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 68 Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-5230 over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-5230 are blocked from access over the Internet.
  • Page 69 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-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Using & Configuring 3G Compatible Cell Phones

    Section 4 - Security Using & Configuring 3G Compatible Cell Phones To enable mobile device video streaming, you will need to configure for mobile viewing (see below). D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Play From Realplayer

    Section 4 - Security Play from RealPlayer The following steps are based on a Nokia 6630 cell phone. Press the Menu button and select Media Select Open Select RealPlayer D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Section 4 - Security Select Open When RealPlayer opens, press Options D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Section 4 - Security Select Download Select Video Clips Note: 71.34.50.5 is the camera’s IP address in this sample. Press Options D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 74 Section 4 - Security Select Navigation Options Select Go to web address Input your rtsp address D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Section 4 - Security Press Yes, and allow Connection and Loading of the streaming video. Enjoy streaming video on your cellphone. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Play From Pvplayer

    Section 4 - Security Play from PVPlayer Press the Menu button and select PVPlayer Select Open Press the Options button D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 77 Section 4 - Security Select Open location Input your rtsp address Note: 71.34.50.5 is the camera’s IP address in this sample. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 78 Section 4 - Security Enjoy streaming video on your cellphone. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 7. Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? No, the DCS-5230 Internet Camera is used only on a wireless 802.11n/g, Ethernet, or Fast Ethernet network. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 80 To correct the problem, you need to determine if the DCS-5230 is behind a router or firewall and if the router or firewall is properly configured for the ports the DCS-5230 is using. Refer to page 68 for help in opening the correct ports on a router or firewall for use with the DCS-5230.
  • Page 81 The configuration on the Internet Camera image display is incorrect. Through the Image Setup section of the Web management you need to adjust the image related parameters such as brightness, contrast, hue and power line frequency for fluorescent light. Please refer to the Image Setup section on Page 33 for detailed information. D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Wireless Basics

    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 83 Why D-Link Wireless? 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.
  • Page 84 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 85 Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.

  • Page 86: 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-5230 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 87: 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 88: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® 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 89: Technical Specifications

    Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Protocol Support Video Features IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP Client, NTP Client (D-Link), DNS Client, Adjustable image size and quality ƒ ƒ DDNS Client (D-Link), SMTP Client, FTP Client, HTTP Server, Samba Client, ƒ...
  • Page 90 802.11g: Packet Error Rate < 10%, 54Mbps < -66 dBm ƒ -20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F) 802.11b: Packet Error Rate < 8%, 11Mbps < -82 dBm ƒ Humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing ƒ D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...
  • Page 91 FCC Class B ƒ ƒ ƒ C-Tick Package Includes ƒ DCS-5230 camera ƒ External power adapter ƒ CAT5 Ethernet cable ƒ Quick Installation Guide ƒ Master CD ƒ Camera stand ƒ Mounting Screws Version 1.0 07/14/2009 D-Link DCS-5230 User Manual...

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