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USER MANUALDCS-942LVERSION 1.1

10D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewRear ViewPower ReceptorEthernet PortResetWPS LEDWPS ButtonCamera StandPower LEDHeadphone/Spea

11D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationHardware InstallationConnect the Ethernet CableConnect the included Ethernet cable to the

12D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationWireless Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you access your netwo

13D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationInsert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. T

14D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 2 - InstallationTo create a WPS connection:Step 1Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. The blue WPS s

15D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 3 - mydlink Portalmydlink PortalAfter registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Insta

16D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 3 - mydlink PortalCamera StatusIf your camera is oine, try the following:• Check to make sure that the Internet

17D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 3 - mydlink PortalLive VideoIn the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be selected by default. If th

18D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 3 - mydlink PortalCamera InfoThe Camera Info tab displays various details about your camera.The Device Name is a

19D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationCongurationUsing the Conguration MenuAfter completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are r

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20D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationPlease make sure that you have the latest version of Java application installed on your computer

21D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationIcon Button Name FunctionProle buttons Use these buttons to switch between video proles. Re

22D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationSetupYou may choose to congure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that i

23D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationInternet Connection Setup WizardThis wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to con

24D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationA Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your camera over the Internet when you have an IP addr

25D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationEnter a name for your camera. Click Next to continue.Select the time zone that the camera

26D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationA summary of the options you selected is displayed for conrmation. If you are happy wit

27D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationNetworkSelect this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would

28D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationYou may congure a Second HTTP port that will allow you to connect to the camera via a standard w

29D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationWirelessNetwork Name: This is the Service Set Identier, an identier for your wireless network.S

3D-Link DCS-942L User ManualTable of ContentsManual Overview... 2Manual Revisions ...

30D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationClick to enable the DDNS function.Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu.Enter th

31D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationImage SetupBrightness Control: Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Contrast: Allows you to

32D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationAudio and VideoVideo Prole:Encode Type:Resolution: FPS: EncodeMethod:bps:JPEG Quality:RTSP URL:D

33D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationTime and DateTime Zone: Enable Daylight Saving:Synchronize NTP Server:Set the Date and Time Manua

34D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationVideo ClipVideo Clip:Trigger By:Video Clip Type:Target:Check this box to enable the Video Clip fu

35D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationSnapshotSnapshot:Trigger By:Snapshot Type:Target:Check this box to enable the Snapshot function.S

36D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationSD RecordingThis option allows you to congure and scheduling the recording of your camera. You c

37D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationMotion DetectEnabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. Yo

38D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationSD ManagementYou could browse and manage the record les which stored in SD Card.Format SD Card:D

39D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationMaintenanceThis section allows you to change the administrator’s password and congure the server

4D-Link DCS-942L User ManualTable of ContentsWireless Security ...44What is WEP? ...

40D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationSystemThis section allows you to save and restore your conguration, restore the factory settings

41D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationFirmware UpgradeYour current rmware version and date will be displayed on your screen. You may g

42D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationStatusDevice InfoThis section displays detailed information about your device and network setting

43D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 4 - CongurationLogThe system log records camera events that have occurred.

44D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - SecurityWireless SecurityThis section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect yo

45D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - SecurityWhat is WPA?WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the secu

46D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - SecurityD-Link’s DCS-942L is a versatile and cost eective Network Camera oering both video and audio monit

47D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - Security1. Assign a Local IP Address to Your CameraRun the setup wizard from the CD included with the DCS-942

48D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - SecurityThe Setup > Network page displays the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can

49D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - SecurityThe following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-655 i

5D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview• DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera• CAT5 Ethernet Cable• Power A

50D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - SecurityNote: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to ob

51D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 5 - SecurityRepeat the above steps adding the port 554 to both the Public and Private Port sections. A check mark

52D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 6 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installat

53D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 6 - TroubleshootingYes, you can access your camera over the Internet through the following URL after successfully

54D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 6 - Troubleshooting7. Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image?It could be th

55D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 6 - Troubleshooting- Do not install this camera next to or in front of an air conditioner outlet or vent.- Do

56D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatibl

57D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWhat is Wireless?Wireless or WiFi technology is another way of connecting your computer to th

58D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix A - Wireless Basicswireless solution for it.Home• Gives everyone at home broadband access• Surf the Web, check e

59D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWhere is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce.

6D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Nig

60D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsThere are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will co

61D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsNetworking BasicsCheck your IP addressAfter you install your new D-Link adapter, by default

62D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsStatically Assign an IP AddressIf you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you n

63D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix C - Technical SpecicationsTechnical SpecicationsSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP,

64D-Link DCS-942L User ManualAppendix C - Technical SpecicationsMINIMUM ILLUMINATION• 1 lux @ F2.8VIEW ANGLE• Horizontal: 45.3°• Vertical: 34.5°•

7D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewSimple to UseThe DCS-942L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special ha

8D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewFront ViewIR SensorCamera LensMicrophoneIR LEDPassive Infrared Sensor (PIR) f

9D-Link DCS-942L User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewSide ViewMicro SD card slot