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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. Please refer to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current information. Manual Revision Revision Date 1.00 Aug. 4, 2015 Description DCS-960L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 5 Package Contents.......................................................................... 5 System Requirements.................................................................. 5 Introduction.................................................................................... 6 Features.............................................................................................
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................................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • • • • • DCS-960L HD Ultra-Wide View Wi-Fi Camera Power Adapter Mounting Kit Quick Install Guide Quick Install Card If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 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. Note: You can power this camera with a USB battery that supplies 5 V and at least 1.5 A of power.
Section 1 - Product Overview 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. The IR LED provides around the clock surveillance regardless of the lighting conditions.
Section 1 - Product Overview 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®. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Microphone IR LEDs (inside) Camera Lens Light Sensor D-Link DCS-960L User Manual 8
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Side View WPS/Status LED microUSB Port (for power) microSD Slot WPS Button Reset Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-960L User Manual 9
Section 2 - Installation Installation There are two ways to set up your camera: mydlink Lite Mobile App: You can use the mydlink Lite mobile app to guide you through setup and initial configuration of your camera. 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.
Section 2 - Installation 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. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Section 2 - Installation Mobile App Setup You can configure your camera through the mydlink Lite mobile app. On your mobile device, download mydlink Lite by searching for mydlink Lite in the iTunes App Store, Google Play, or the Windows Store. Launch the mydlink Lite app and create a new account or sign in to your existing account. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your camera.
Section 2 - Installation Zero Configuration Setup If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Configuration Setup. Zero Configuration automatically configures your camera’s settings for you, and adds the camera to your mydlink account automatically. This type of setup allows you to set up your camera by simply plugging it in and connecting it to your router.
Section 2 - Installation Check Your mydlink Account From any computer with an Internet connection, open a web browser and login to your mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices and display a New device Found! pop-up notification in the bottom-left corner. 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.
Section 2 - Installation Zero Configuration will navigate to the mydlink Live View tab for your camera where you will see a screen similar to the following. Your camera is now set up, and you can skip to mydlink on page 18 to learn more about the mydlink features of this camera, or to Configuration on page 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.
Section 2 - Installation Mounting the Camera To mount your camera on a wall or ceiling, please follow the steps below. It is recommended that you configure the camera before mounting. Turn the base plate on the bottom of the camera counterclockwise with a coin to remove it. 1 Place the base plate where you want to position the camera and use a pencil to mark the holes. Make sure the holes are lined up horizontally.
Section 2 - Installation Place the base plate over the holes that are in the wall. Make sure to align the base plate holes with the holes in the wall. Use the supplied screws to attach the base plate to the surface of the wall. 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.
Section 2 - Installation mydlink After registering your camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard, you will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration Accessing the Web Configuration Utility 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. Select your camera, click on the Settings tab, then click on the Advanced Settings button.
Section 3 - Configuration Live Video The Live Video page lets you view the live video stream from your camera. 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).
Section 3 - Configuration Icon Button Name Profile 1/2 Function Switches between video profiles. Refer to “Audio and Video” on page 31 for more information. Full Screen Switches to a full screen view of the camera video. Snapshot Takes a snapshot of the image currently displayed on the screen and saves it to the hard drive in the folder specified using the Storage folder button. Triggers the camera’s recording function.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard This section allows you to begin setup wizards which will guide you through the process of getting your camera’s various functions configured. If you comfortable with adjusting the settings manually, you may skip the wizards and adjust settings manually as needed. Internet You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions.
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. If your router is connected to a router, or you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet, select DHCP Connection.
Section 3 - Configuration A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your camera over the Internet when you have an IP address that changes each time you connect to the Internet. If you have a Dynamic DNS account, click DDNS Enable and enter the following details: Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. User Name: Enter your username or e-mail address used to connect to the DDNS.
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.
Section 3 - Configuration Network This section allows you to configure your network settings. DHCP Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and Connection: would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to your camera automatically. Static IP Address: You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other network information from your network administrator for your camera. IP Address: Enter the IP address that the camera will use on your network.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Settings: You may configure which ports to use for HTTP and RTSP access to the camera. HTTPS Settings: You may enable and configure which ports to use for HTTPS access to the camera. UPnP Enable: Enable this setting to configure your camera as an UPnP device in the network. UPnP Port Enable this to allow your camera to use UPnP to configure port forwarding on Forward: your router. Set the HTTP, HTTPS, and RTSP ports you wish to use for UPnP port forwarding.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup This section allows you to set up and configure the wireless settings on your camera. SSID: Enter the network name(SSID) of the wireless network you want to connect to. You can also click the Site Survey button below to choose an available network and fill in settings automatically. Connection This camera can connect to other devices through Infrastructure mode. Mode: Security Mode: For security, you can choose None or WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS DDNS allows you to access your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. To do this, you will need to have an account with one of the DDNS services listed in the drop-down box on this page. DDNS Enable: Check this box to enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. User Name: Enter your username or e-mail address used to connect to the DDNS server.
Section 3 - Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to configure the image settings for your camera. Brightness: Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Sharpness: Allows you to adjust image sharpness. Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Frequency: Adjusts the video output. By default this is set to Off, but you may override the setting by manually selecting either 50Hz or 60Hz. Saturation: Allows you to adjust the saturation level.
Section 3 - Configuration Audio and Video This section allows you to configure the audio and video settings for your camera. Encode Type: Your camera has separate settings for the H.264 and MJPEG video streams. Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from 1280x720, 800x600, 720x480, 640x480, and 320x240. Higher settings offer better quality, but will require more bandwidth to stream. Bit Rate/JPEG Select the bitrate(H.264) or quality(MJPEG) for the video stream.
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Section 3 - Configuration Motion Detection Motion detection enables the camera to monitor the video feed for movement. Enable Video Select this box to enable the motion detection feature of your camera. Motion: Sensitivity: Specifies how sensitive motion detection will be from 0% to 100%. A low sensitivity setting means that there must be large changes between two images in order to detect motion, and a high sensitivity setting means that even small changes will cause motion to be detected.
Section 3 - Configuration Sound Detection Motion detection enables the camera to monitor the environment for loud sounds. You may set the volume threshold used to determine whether sound was detected or not. If this option is selected, the trigger by option under Video Clip, or Snapshot should also be selected. Enable Sound Select this box to enable the sound detection feature of your camera.
Section 3 - Configuration Mail This section allows you to configure your camera to send snapshots and video clips to an e-mail address. If you are not sure what settings to use, check with your e-mail service provider. SMTP Server This is the domain name or IP address of your external e-mail server. Address: SMTP Server This is the port used by your external e-mail server. Port: Sender e-mail This is the e-mail address listed as the sender for your notification e-mails.
Section 3 - Configuration FTP This section allows you to configure your camera to send snapshots and video clips to an FTP server. Host Name: Enter the IP address of the FTP server that you will be connecting to. Port: Enter the port of the FTP server that you will be connecting to. User Name: Enter the user name of your FTP server account. Password: Enter the password of your FTP server account. Path: Enter the destination path/folder to save files to on the FTP server.
Section 3 - Configuration Snapshot The snapshot feature lets you send image snapshots via FTP or e-mail when a trigger is activated. Snapshot: Check this box to enable the Snapshot function. Trigger By: Select whether to record when triggered by Motion or Sound, according to a Schedule or Always record. Snapshot Type: 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Video Clip Video Clip allows you to send video clips via FTP or e-mail when a trigger is activated. Video Clip: Check this box to enable the Video Clip function. Trigger By: Select whether to record when triggered by Motion or Sound, according to a Schedule or Always record. 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.
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Section 3 - Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal system clock for your camera. Time Zone: Select the time zone for your region from the drop-down menu. Daylight Saving: If your region uses Daylight Saving time, you can enable it here. Select Set DST Manually if you want to manually set the offset and the period of time that the Daylight Saving correction should be used.
Section 3 - Configuration Day/Night Mode This section allows you to configure when Day and Night modes are used. Day mode uses the infrared cut filter to provide a corrected color image for times where there is available lighting. Night mode moves the filter out of the way to use all available light, and turns on the IR LED illuminators to allow for clear black and white video in dark areas with little to no light.
Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance Admin This section allows you to change the administrator’s password and configure the server settings for your camera. You can also manage the user account(s) that are allowed to access to your camera. Admin Password: To change the admin password used to log into the web interface, enter the old password, then enter the new password and retype it in the next text box, then click Apply. Camera Name: Specify a name for your camera.
Section 3 - Configuration System This section allows you to save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera. Save To Local Click the Save Configuration button to save the current camera configuration Hard Drive: to your local PC. Load From Local To load a previously saved configuration, click the Browse... button, select your Hard Drive: saved configuration file, then click the Restore Configuration From File button.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Upgrade Your current firmware version and date will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the D-Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware versions available. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays information about your camera and its current network and wireless status.
Section 3 - Configuration System Log The system log records network events that have occurred.
Section 3 - Configuration Event Log The event log records camera events that have occurred.
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) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
Section 4 - Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP.
Section 4 - Security Configuring the DCS-960L with a Router D-Link’s DCS-960L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-960L 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.
Section 4 - Security 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. If you did not create a password, the default password is blank. After entering your password, click OK.
Section 4 - Security 2. View the Network Camera Click on the Setup button at the top of the screen. Scroll to the bottom of the Network Setup page to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. 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.
Section 4 - Security 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. 3. Access the Router with Your Web Browser If you have cable or DSL Internet service, you will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address.
Section 4 - Security Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your router over the Internet. 4.
Section 4 - Security Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet ports to conserve bandwidth. Check with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. If your ISP does not pass traffic on port 80, you will need to change the port the camera uses from 80 to something else, such as 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.
Section 5 - 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.) 1.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting This might be caused by the firewall protection. Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator. The firewall may need to have some settings changed in order for the Network Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN. For more information, please refer to the section about installing your camera behind a router. Make sure that the Network Camera isn’t conflicting with any Web server you may have running on your network.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or WiFi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. WiFi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. 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.
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.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • 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.
Appendix B - Networking Basics 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. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections. 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.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera 1/2.7” Megapixel progressive CMOS sensor 5 meter IR illumination distance Minimum illumination: 0 lux with IR LED on Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable (ICR) Filter module 8X digital zoom Fixed length 1.72 mm Aperture F2.0 • Angle of view • (H) 180° • (V) 120° • (D) 180° • Minimum object distance: 434 mm • Exposure Time: 1/30 to 1/22,320 sec.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications General Dimensions • 137.5 x 95.8 x 95.8 mm (5.41 inches x 3.77 inches x 3.77 inches) Weight • 165.0 grams (5.8 ounces) ± 5% Power • 5 V DC, 1.2 A, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption • 3.5 watts maximum ± 5% Temperature • Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) • Storage: -20 to 70˚ C (-4 to 158 ˚F) Humidity • Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing • Storage: 20% to 80% non-condensing Certifications • CE • CE LVD • FCC Class B • ICES • C-Tick Dimensions Diagram 24.
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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 la norme CNR-247 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
(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 la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et l’exploitation non point à point, selon le cas; (iv) les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e.
