D-Link DCS-2102 User Manual

7 214 5 3 Hardware Installation Attach the Antenna (DCS-2121 only) Screw the wireless antenna onto the antenna connector. Connect the cam

8 Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom of the DCS-2102/2121 and attach

9 Autorun Installation Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. The content of the Install

10 Software Installation Click the Installation Wizard button from the autorun program on the CD. Follow the simple steps below to ru

11 Click Yes. Click Next. Click Finish.

12 Now, click on ffdshow from the autorun screen. This will install the proper codecs that will allow you to playback video taken by the DCS-2102/2121

13 Click Install. Click Close.

14 Before using ffdshow, you must configure its properties. From your computer, please click on StartÆ ProgramsÆ ffdshowÆ Configuration.

15 To run the Setup Wizard, click on StartÆ ProgramsÆ D-Link Setup Wizard SE. The Setup Wizard will then scan for all available cameras connected

16 Here, you can set whether the camera should use a direct or static IP. If you use a static IP, the camera's IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway,

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17 If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your camera settings. Otherwise, click Restart to save and apply your settings. This may take

18 After you click the Link button, the Installation Wizard will automatically open your Web browser to the IP address of the DCS-2102/2121 and prompt

19 Adjusting the Camera Focus After opening the web interface, turn the focus ring left or right until the area you want to view is in focus. You can

20 Setting up a Wireless Connection with WPS (DCS-2121 only) If your wireless access point or router supports push-button Wireless Protected Setup (W

21 Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The Web configuration utility is designed to easi

22 LIVE VIDEO This section allows you to set up your IP camera's live video by using the buttons below. LIVE VIDEO > Camera Screen Size:

23 SETUP This section allows you to further set up or change the configuration of your IP camera. SETUP > Wizard The setup wizards guide you thro

24 SETUP > Network Setup This option, Network Setup, allows you to configure your LAN and Internet configuration, including the settings for LAN, P

25 SETUP > Wireless (DCS-2121 only) To set up your IP camera's wireless network interface settings, enable Wireless Settings in this window fi

26 SETUP > Dynamic DNS If you have a DSL or Cable service provider that changes your modem IP address periodically, Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Servi

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27 SETUP > Image Setup The options in Image Setup allow you to adjust the settings for your IP camera sensor and image. Brightness: This adjusts

28 SETUP > Audio and Video This Audio and Video option allows you to set up your IP camera’s video quality, resolution, and frame rate. Video Se

29 Note: Higher frame size, frame rate and bit rates will give you better video quality, but they will also require more network bandwidth. For best

30 SETUP > Motion Detection This option allows you to set up Motion Detection on your IP camera. In order to use motion detection you must first ch

31 SETUP > Time and Date This option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section

32 SETUP > Recording This option allows you to configure recording settings and scheduling. You can record video to a Secure Digital card inserted

33 Scheduling Event Based: Event based recording will allow you to record video when specific events happen. Motion detection triggered recording: E

34 SETUP > Snapshot Here, you can set the camera to take snapshots when motion is detected and/or when a signal is sent to the DI input. Snapshots

35 SETUP > Digital Output This screen allows you to enable the Digital Out (D/O) port, and allows you to select what events will trigger the Digita

36 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE > Device Management Here you can change the Admin password, add and manage Users, and adjust some camera settings. Admi

1 Package Contents If any of the below items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer. DCS-2102 Megapixel Internet Camera  D-Link

37 MAINTENANCE > Backup and Restore This screen llows you to save and restore the camera’s current configuration. You can also reset all settings t

38 MAINTENANCE > Firmware Upgrade Here, you can see your current firmware version and you can also upgrade your firmware with a new version. Firmwa

39 STATUS The Status section provides the detail information about your IP camera. STATUS> Device Info This screen shows you various information a

40 STATUS> Log The log shows you a list of events that have happened recently. You can download the log by clicking the Download button, or you can

41 HELP The Help screen provides you with support information about the DCS-2102/2121 for your reference.

42 Installing the DCS-2102/2121 Behind a Router If you connect your cameras to an Internet router, follow these steps to allow remote access to your c

43 2) Assign a Local IP Address and Port for Your Camera  Click on the SETUP tab, and select Network Setup A Local IP Address is required to config

44 3) Open the HTTP Port The HTTP Port option is used when multiple cameras are being installed behind a single public IP address and will be accessed

45 Router Setup The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-300 is used as an example to clarify

46 4) Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The Virtual Server Ports of your router must be opened for remote access to your camera

2 Minimum System Requirements  Wired (10/100 Fast Ethernet) network  Wireless 802.11g network (for DCS-2121 only, for wireless use only)  PC with

47 Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your network will have access to the

48 Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features 1 What is an Internet Camera? An Internet Camera is a standalone system that connects directly

49 10 Why can’t I access the Internet Camera from a web browser? A possible cause might be that the IP Address for the Internet Camera is already bein

50 18 Why are no images available through the Web browser? ActiveX might be disabled on your web browser. If you are viewing the images from Internet

51 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

52 If you fail to connect to your camera you will see the following: Check to see if you have entered your camera’s IP Address correctly or reassig

53 Time Zone Table (GMT -12:00) International Dateline West (GMT -11:00) Midway Island, Samoa (GMT -10:00) Hawaii Island (GMT -09:00) Alaska (GM

54 DI/DO Input specifications DO Digital Output:  Normal: open circuit  Trigger: short circuit After powering on or rebooting the DCS-2121, the ca

55 Technical Specifications Video Codec MPEG-4 / MJPEG Audio Codec GSM-AMR: 8kbps, ADPCM: 8Kbps Sensor 1/4" color 1.3MP CMOS sensor SDRAM 6

56 Audio Out Yes Reset Button Reset to factory default Dimension (WxDxH) 71.9mm x 110.0mm x 37mm (without bracket and stand) Weight DCS-2121: 281.4

3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-2102/2121 Megapixel Internet Camera! The DCS-2102/2121 is a versatile and unique solution f

57 Video Algorithm Supported • MPEG-4/MJPEG simultaneous dual-format compression • JPEG for still image Features • Adjustable image size and quality

58 OS Support Device Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / 3GPP Mobile Phone Utility Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista Physical Environ

4 Features and Benefits  Simple to Use: The DCS-2102/2121 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such

5 Hardware Overview 1. Camera lens 8. Antenna connector (DCS-2121 only) 2. Focus ring 9. WPS button and LED (DCS-2121 only) 3. Status

6 1. External speaker jack 2. Power jack 3. Ethernet port 4. DI/DO port Bottom 123 4