D-Link SecuriCam DCS-900W Internet Camera Manual Version 1.
Contents Package Contents ............................................................... 3 Introduction .......................................................................... 4 Hardware Installation ............................................................ 9 Security ..............................................................................10 Using the Setup Wizard ..................................................... 11 DCS-900W Configuration ..................................................
Package Contents Package Contents: • • • • • • One DCS-900W Internet Camera One Installation CD-ROM One 802.11b Antenna One AC power adapter One Camera Stand One Category 5 Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet Wireless Local Area Network: 802.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-900W Internet Camera! The DCS-900W is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-900W is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-900W can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser.
Features & Benefits (continued) Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or Internet.
Connections Rear Panel view 802.11b Antenna Ethernet Cable Connector Reset Button DC Power Connector 802.11b Antenna The DCS-900W features an 802.11b wireless antenna for 802.11b wireless connectivity to your existing wireless network. The DCS-900W can be used in conjuction with an 802.11b compliant access point or router.
Connections (continued) Bottom Panel view Stand Mount 7
LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. Front view Power LED LAN LED Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900W lens. Steady green confirms that the DCS-900W is powered ON. Note: There are three settings for the Power LED for monitoring purposes: Normal / Off / Dummy. Please refer to the DCS-900W Camera Configuration section on P. 24 for detailed information and usage. LAN LED The LAN LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900W’s lens.
Hardware Installation Attach the Antenna Locate the antenna included with your DCS-900W and attach it to the antenna connector located on the back of the DCS-900W. Attach the Swivel Stand Locate the stand mount on the bottom of the DCS900W and screw on the swivel stand. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-900W and attach it to the network.
Security To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900W, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to create all users. The DCS-900W supports multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and User Password. The Administrator can release a public User Name and Password so that when remote users access the DCS-900W they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the DCS-900W.
Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DCS-900W CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Click Yes Click Next Click Finish 12
Using the Setup Wizard (continued) To run the Setup Wizard, click on Start->Programs->DCS-900W Series Setup Wizard. Your camera’s IP Address will be displayed here if it is valid. Click Wizard to begin You must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to protect your camera against unauthorized access. By default, the Admin ID and Password are blank. To change the Admin ID and Password, select both Change boxes and enter a New ID and New Password.
Using the Setup Wizard (continued) The IP Address, Subnet Mask of your camera and Gateway must correspond with your network settings for you to access the camera. If you are unsure of what these settings should be, please check with your network administrator. Click Next The Connection Mode depends on how your camera is connected to your network. Click Infrastructure for use with a router or Adhoc for a peer-to-peer connection.
Using the Setup Wizard (continued) If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your camera settings. Otherwise, click Restart to save and apply your settings. Your setup is now complete! Click Link to launch your Web browser and view your images.
Using the Setup Wizard (continued) If you change any of the default settings in the Setup Wizard, the following screens may appear: This screen appears if the default IP Address of the camera (192.168.0.20) does not correspond with your local area network settings. You must assign an IP address for your camera that corresponds to your network’s IP addressing scheme. Click Yes By default, the Admin ID and Password are blank.
DCS-900W Configuration Web Configuration After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The Web configuration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-900W. If you would like to open the configuration page from a Web Browser, enter the IP address that you assigned to your DCS-900W. Note: The PC’s IP address must correspond with the DCS-900W’s IP address in the same segment (i.e. PC=192.168.0.5, Camera=192.168.0.20) for the two devices to communicate.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Configuration Click on Setup from the Home screen to access the settings required for the DCS900W.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System The System menu allows you to configure and set up your DCS-900W for operation. If you already set up your camera using the Setup Wizard, you may view/change your settings here.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Camera Name: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the camera. The default setting for the Camera Name is CS-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the MAC Address. The maximum length is 32 characters (Printable ASCII). Location: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the location used by the DCS900W. IP Assignment: Important Information Access to the Internet Camera is gained by assigning a proper IP Address.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Assign Automatically Using Important This options is recommended only for advanced users and network administrators since it may be difficult to determine the IP Address of the unit after the IP Address has been automatically asssigned. It is recommended that an IP Address be assigned manually. If your network is using RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP Server you can Click Assign Automatically Using and click on RARP, BOOTP or DHCP.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System DNS IP Address: DNS (Domain Name Service) is an Internet service that translates domain names (ie. www.dlink.com) into IP Addresses (ie. 192.168.0.20). The DNS IP Address can be obtained from your ISP. Dynamic DNS The DCS-900W supports Dynamic DNS which means that you can obtain and assign an easy to remember static address for your camera like www.mycamera.com through a free service such as www.dyndns.org.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Wireless Interface: Connection Mode: Use the Connection Mode to determine the type of wireless communication for the Internet Camera. There are three choices: Infrastructure mode, 802.11 Adhoc mode and Adhoc mode. The default setting for the Connection Mode is Infrastructure. To enable WEP Encryption, first decide which WEP key format will be applied. Click on the ASCII or HEX check box to select the type of format, then input the WEP key.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System HEX input format HEX format interprets each pair of characters as an eight-bit value in hexadecimal (base 16) notation. Only the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A through F (in upper or lower case) are valid. To set up a 64-bit WEP key, input 10 numbers in HEX format, for example, ‘3132333435’, this is the same with the ASCII input ‘12345’.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System The default setting for the LED control is Normal. When you have configured the LED control the correct illumination will be applied after 1 minute. Note: The three LED options allow the Administrator to customize the LEDs for discreet camera operation in surveillance scenarios. In Normal Mode, the LED indicator functions normally. Under Off Mode, the LED indicators are both OFF during active monitoring.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Note: If you are installing multiple DCS-900W and wish to use the default 192.168.0.20 address, remember to assign this address to the LAST camera that you plan to install to avoid conflict of IP Address. IMPORTANT: You MUST also set up your router/gateway for Port Mapping--this will enable remote viewing of multiple cameras via the Internet. Please refer to your router’s instruction manual on how to open up ports.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router Single Camera Installation If you are installing a single camera on your network the installation is an easy 4–step procedure: 1) 2) 3) 4) Identify Your Camera on the Network Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing) Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing) Multiple Camera Installation If you are installing multiple cameras on your network, the
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router 1) Identify Your Camera on the Network Once you are logged into the camera via a web browser on your network PC,click on the Advanced Tab, and select System. Enter a unique Camera Name and Location. These settings are important if you are installing several cameras on your network.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router Assigning and opening second port in the DCS-900W ( 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.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router ROUTER SET-UP AND INSTALLATION The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-614+ is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Your WAN IP Address information will be listed here. Determine Your Router’s WAN IPAddress Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP address can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router ASSIGNING AND OPENING VIRTUAL SERVER PORTS 5) 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. This is also referred to as port forwarding. Please proceed as follows: • Select Enabled to enable virtual server settings. • Select a camera name. • Enter your camera’s Local IP Address in the Private IP field. • Select TCP under Protocol Type.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router *IMPORTANT NOTE: Some ISPs may block access to port 80. Be sure to check with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. Some ISPs block traffic on commonly used ports to conserve bandwidth. If your ISP does not pass traffic on port 80, you will need to change the service port the camera uses from 80 to something else, like 800.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > Video The Video menu allows you to control and adjust the image settings for your DCS900W. Click on Video on the left hand panel and the Image screen will appear as shown in the following illustration: Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution format: 320x240 (default) or 640x480. Compression Rate: Select the desired compression rate ranging from very low to very high.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > Video Light Frequency: Adjust the light frequency to suit your area of operation. 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants are available to accommodate the different light frequencies found in USA (60 Hz) and Europe (50 Hz) for optimal image quality. Apply/Cancel: After making sure all your settings are correct, click on Apply to store the settings. You can alternatively click on Cancel to restore all settings to the values last saved to or retrieved from the DCS-900W.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Tools > Admin Add User User Name: Enter the user name in this field. A maximum of 8 user names are allowed, however each user name must be different. Each user name can be used as a group. For example, if the Username is Guest and the User Password is Guest, anyone can access the DCS-900W using this information. The maximum length for the User Name is 12 characters (Printable ASCII). User Password: Enter the user’s password you want to assign to the specific Username.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Tools > Time The Time menu sets the DCS-900W’s time and date requirements to provide correct information to users who are accessing from a remote site. The two options in the Time settings are Synchronized with Time Server or Set Manually. Click on Time in the left hand panel and this screen will appear as illustrated below: DateTime: Select Synchronized with Time Server and the time will be based on the GMT setting. This is the default setting for the DCS-900W.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Tools > Time Protocol: Two options are available for linking with the Time Server. The default setting is NTP. Select the time for the Linux time server. TimeZone: The System administrator must select the time zone for the region. Please refer to the Appendix for the time zone selection table. To set the Time manually select Set Manually. The system administrator must then enter the Date and Time in the respective field manually.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Tools > Default The Default tab contains commands for restarting the DCS-900W. Click on Tools, then the Default tab in the left hand panel and the Tools screen will appear as illustrated below Factory Reset: A factory reset restarts the DCS-900W and returns all settings to their default values. The Factory Reset will promt you with a “Do you really want to factory reset this device?” message and a YES button.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Status Completing Your Camera Configuration Once the configuration is completed, click on Home to return to the Home screen and select the desired Viewing Image using either ActiveX Mode or Java Mode as described in the next section. The last step is to position the DCS-900W and adjust the focus, by manually turning the lens clockwise or counter-clockwise to the desired image quality.
DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Java Click on Java from the Home screen to access the video images from the Internet Explorer or Netscape browser as illustrated below: Camera Name - The Camera name will be displayed when the Camera Name field is changed in the Web Configuration setting under Advanced > System. Location - The location of the DCS900W will be displayed when the Location field is changed in the Web Configuration settings under Advanced > System.
IPView Lite Application Installation IPView Lite software is included for administrators to manage up to 4 DCS-900Ws remotely, record to hard drive, and configure advanced settings for the DCS-900W. IPView Lite is a complete software management tool for the DCS-900W and includes all configurable settings available in the web configuration utility. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A menu screen will appear as shown below.
IPView Lite Application Installation Click Next Click Yes Click Next 42 (continued)
IPView Lite Application Installation Click Next If your sound card or video card has not passed Windows Logo testing, this window will appear. Click Continue Anyway If there are previously installed target files that are newer than the source files, do NOT overwrite them.
IPView Lite Application Installation (continued) Click Finish After successfully installing the IPView Lite, the application program for the DCS900W is automatically installed to \Programs\IPViewLite Directory. To start running the IPView Lite click on windows Start > Programs > IPViewLite > IPViewLite. Enter the default User Name: admin into the respective field and click on OK to log into the application.
IPView Lite Application Installation (continued) Once logged in, the IPView Lite application is executed and the IPView Lite interface will appear in the default List View format: 45
IPView Lite This section describes the operation of the IPView Lite application User Interface with detailed procedures for using the application. IPView Lite IPView Lite allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configure and preview all the DCS-900Ws from one location. It is designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation.
IPView Lite (continued) How to Change the Password Change Password When IPView Lite is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator change the User Name and Password for security purposes. Once the User Name and Password are defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of IPView Lite applications. This procedure should be done as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized usage of the IPView Lite application.
IPView Lite (continued) How to Change the IP Address Changing the IP Address To change an IP Address for a camera, select Camera > Add. An Add Camera dialog box will appear (see below). Click on Browse. The Browse Camera dialog box will appear with a blank screen (see below).
IPView Lite (continued) How to Change the IP Address Click Search. IPView Lite will detect and search all the available cameras that are installed on the local area network (example below.) Highlight the camera you wish to change and click Change IP. If you have already chnaged the administrator user ID and password, you will be prompted to enter your admin ID and password before IPView Lite will allow you to change the IP Address for the DCS-900W.
IPView Lite (continued) How to Add a Camera To add a new camera select Camera > Add from the IPView Lite. An Add Camera dialog box will appear. (See below.) Enter the IP Address of the camera in the specified field and click Add. If the IP Address is entered incorrectly or if you have a bad network connection, a dialog box will appear to notify you of the error. To add cameras in IPView Lite, check that you have your network configured correctly. To add a remote camera, you need to have Internet access.
IPView Lite (continued) How to Add a Camera Click on Search. IPView Lite will detect and search for all the available cameras that are installed on the local area network. Highlight the camera you wish to add and click on Add. The Add Camera dialog box will appear once again with the IP Address entered. Click on Add. The camera will automatically be added into the IPView Lite list view.
IPView Lite- Getting Started (continued) How to Add/Delete a Camera If the Login Camera dialog box appears, make sure to enter the correct Username and Password. Click OK. The camera will be added into IPView Lite, in list format. If the Username and Password are entered incorrectly, the camera will not be added into IPView Lite. The Login Camera dialog box will appear only if your have already set the Username and Password during the Web Configuration setting.
IPView Lite (continued) How to Format the Camera view From the menu bar select View > 4 Cameras. (See below.) The icon on the upper left corner of the screen will appear with the camera number that is being displayed. To return to the IPView Lite list view, right-click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and a case sensitive menu will appear. Select List and the viewing image will return to the list view format. A maximum of 4 cameras can be viewed simultaneously with IPView Lite.
IPView Lite (continued) How to Rotate the Video view In View Mode format, click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and a pop-up menu will appear. Once you click Rotate Right or Rotate Left in the menu, the video will rotate 90 degrees to the right or left. How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera To take a snap shot with the camera, you must highlight the camera you wish to use from the IPView Lite list view format. From the menu bar select Camera > Snap shot.
IPView Lite (continued) How to Start Recording To start recording with a camera you must highlight the camera you want to use from the list view format. From the menu bar select Camera > Start. An AVI file will appear in your IPView Lite folder to save the recorded videos. Alternatively, in the viewing mode (using either 1 or 4 cameras), right-click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen. A case sensitive menu will appear. Select the Start icon.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > General Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-900W using the Webbased interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the Webbased configuration utility or the Property Settings in the DCS-900W IPView Lite. To access the Property Settings menu, select Camera > Property from the main menu. A dialog box will appear which allows for Web Configuration settings and upgrading firmware.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > IP Assignment IP Assignment If you need to change your IP Address, select the IP Address tab in the Camera property window. There are two options: Manually Assign or Assign Automatically Using. Please refer to theDCS-900W Configuration section: Advanced – System on P.19 for further details.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > DNS DNS DNS (Domain Name System) server is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP Addresses. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Advanced - System on P.19 for further details.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Wireless Wireless Your camera’s wireless settings must correspond to your network settings for a proper and successful connection to the DCS-900W. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Advanced– System on P.19 for further details.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Misc, Image Misc Configure the LED Control, ActiveX control location, and second port in this menu. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Advanced– System on P.19 for further details. Image Brightness, contrast, hue, resolution, compression, frame rate, and light frequency can be adjusted for your camera. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Advanced – Video on P.33 for further details.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Users Users Set up user accounts with user name and password for camera access. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration Setting under Tools-Admin on P.34 for more detailed information. To add a user click on the Add icon and the Add User dialog box will appear. Enter the User Name and Password into the specific field. To delete a user, select the user and click Delete.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Date/Time Date/Time Set the camera’s time and date to provide correct time information for remote users by selecting Synchronized with Time Server or Set Manually. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Tools-Time on P.36 for further details.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Information Information Displays information about the camera such as the model, firmware version, MAC address, and IP address. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Status on P.38 for further details.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Tools Tools Reset the camera and update firmware in this section. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Tools-Default on P.38 for further details. Upgrade Firmware Enter the full path of the firmware binary file name in the Update Firmware field or you can click on the Browse button to select the file. Once the firmware file is entered click on the Update button to proceed with the update process. Once completed, click OK.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Recording Recording Options Manual Recording If the Manual Recording option is chosen, you must manually start recording in the List view of the DCS-900W in the Menu Bar or by clicking on the Record Icon. Choose Round the Clock to enable the DCS-900W to record all video frames continuously to your hard drive. Larger files will be generated if Round-the-Clock Manual Recording is chosen.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Recording Scheduled Recording Select Schedule Recording to record based on specific times and dates. Click Schedule Setting to set the time and date for recording your files. Select By Date and enter in the dates, Start, and Stop Times. The camera will start to record according to the specified date and time period entered. Select By Week to indicate specific days to record and the time period.
IPView Lite - Getting Started (continued) Camera Property Settings > Recording Motion Trigger Recording The Motion Trigger Recording option can be used to record based on motion. The DCS-900W will begin to record any time it detects motion. Click on Sensitivity Setting to set the sensitivity levels for the DCS-900W. Moving the bar to the right will make the DCS-900W more sensitive to motion; moving the bar to the left will make the DCS-900W less sensitive to motion.
IPView Lite (continued) Camera Property Settings > Recording File Options You can adjust the maximum file size by clicking on File Size from the Recording File Options field. The file size must be between 10 and 50MB. If the recorded video files reach the file size allocated, video images will be recorded into another file automatically. Be sure to click Apply to save your settings, then click OK to exit this screen.
IPView Lite (continued) Menu Bar The menu bar makes it easier to navigate IPView Lite. All Management functions can be accessed from the menu bar. Menu Bar > File New > Opens a new camera list. Cameras must then be added to the list for configuration Open > Opens saved camera lists. Save/Save As > Saves your current list of cameras and configurations. Exit > Exits the IPView Lite Application. .
IPView Lite (continued) Menu Bar > View View on the menu bar provides users with management capabilities for Columns, List, Camera and Refresh. You can view the Camera in 1 Camera or 4 Camera mode. The View menu bar is pictured below. Columns When Columns is launched, a dialog box will appear displaying the Column Settings. Select the columns that you wish to appear in the List View as illustrated below. Viewing Format You can view the format in List view.
IPView Lite (continued) List View All the cameras and their properties, such as the camera name, IP Address, user name, and location, will be displayed in the list view. Note: Right click on any camera to bring up a menu of actions you can apply to the selected camera. Double-clicking on the desired camera will bring up the Property dialog box. You can click the Refresh icon to update the camera list view.
IPView Lite- Getting Started (continued) Menu Bar > Camera, Tools Camera on the menu bar provides options to manage the camera. Add up to 4 additional Cameras for viewing. The Camera menu also allows you to Delete a camera, manage the Property, Enable real-time video capture, or take a Snap shot image. Enable Function By default, the video image is enabled. There will be a check next to the Enable command to show that the Enable function is working.
IPView Lite (continued) Menu Bar > Tools Account The account menu is for administrators to change user name and password. System Configuration . This menu allows you to set overwrite options to overwrite old recorded files with new recorded files. Check the Load Last Configuration When Program Starts to load all your configured settings each time you run IPView Lite. It is highly recommended that you select this option to save your camera settings in IPView Lite.
IPView Lite (continued) Menu Bar > Tools overwritten. You can specify between 500MB to 5GB hard drive reserve space. Click on By Time to overwrite old files with new files once the time frame that you specify has been reached. Clicking on By HDD Reserved Space allows new files to overwrite old files. You can reserve 500MB to 5GB HDD for the program. Click on By Time (Time: 1-240 Hours) to overwrite old files with new files once the time frame that you specify has been reached.
IPView Lite (continued) Menu Bar > Tools Networking Configuration If your LAN uses a Proxy server to connect to the Internet, select Use a proxy for HTTP Protocol, and click OK. If you choose this option, you must enter the IP address and port that your Proxy server uses to connect to the Internet. A Proxy server is a computer on your LAN that connects to the Internet without compromising the security of your internal network.
IPView Lite Icon Description Open a new file. The hot key is Ctrl+N. Open an existing file. The hot key is Ctrl+O. Save a file. The hot key is Ctrl+S. List view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F1. 1 Camera view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F3. 4 Camera view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F4. Refresh IPView Lite application. The hot key is F12. Add a camera. The hot key is Shift+Ins. Delete a camera. The hot key is Del. Property setting to configure the camera. The hot key is F2.
IPView Lite (continued) Context Sensitive Menu In List View format, highlight a camera and right-click to bring up a context sensitive menu for features such as Add, Delete, Property, Enable, Snap shot, Start, and Stop recordings. In View mode format click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and a case sensitive menu will appear (see below).
Uninstall IPView Lite Application Click on windows Start Menu / Programs / IPView / Uninstall IPView Lite. A new prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. Choose the option that you want and click Next to continue the process or click on Cancel to reject the uninstall process. After you click on Next, a Confirm Uninstall dialog box will appear. Click OK to continue the process.
Uninstall IPView Application (continued) The InstallShield Wizard prompt will appear. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation procedure.
Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is a Wireless Internet Camera? A:The Internet Camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11b standard. It is different from the conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Internet Camera Installation Q: Can the DCS-900W be used outdoors? A: The DCS-900W is not weatherproof. It is not recommended that you use the camera outdoors. Q: What network cabling is required for the Internet Camera? A: The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking.
Troubleshooting (continued) Internet Camera Installation A2: Other possible problems might be due to the network cable. Try replacing your network cable. Test the network interface of the product by connecting a local computer to the unit, utilizing a standard Crossover (hub to hub) Cable. If the problem is not solved the Internet Camera might be faulty. Q: Why does the Power LED not light up constantly? A: The power supply used might be at fault.
Troubleshooting (continued) Internet Camera Installation Q: Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? A: It could be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your computer can present it into an image that you are familiar with) has become overloaded when it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights.
Troubleshooting (continued) Appendix B Q: There are no images available through the web browser? A1: The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer make sure ActiveX has been enabled in the Internet Options menu. Alternatively, you can use the Java Applet for viewing the required images. A2: If you are using Windows XP, please make sure that you have downloaded Java and installed it properly. A3: Make sure that your Web browser supports Java.
How to Ping your IP Address (continued) Start a DOS window Start>Program>Accessories>Command Prompt Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP Address of the Internet Camera. 1) A successful connection to the camera will be indicated by 4 reply statements (above). If you fail to connect to your camera you will see the following: 2) Check to see if you have entered your camera’s IP Address correctly and reassign your camera’s IP Address to a valid IP address of the network.
Time Zone Table GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from.
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Xplug Control Installation Installation to a Web Server Important Information It is highly recommended to install the Xplug Control application to the Web Server for Internet Explorer 5.0. It must be installed to a Public Domain with a Fixed IP Address. 1. Installation: Copy the “xplug.ocx” file to any Web Server table. Note the web address of the file location so that you can use it in the next step. 2.
Installation of the X-Plug to a Local PC (continued) Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto-run program. Once completed, a menu screen will appear as follows: Click Install Software. To install Xplug Control click on the “Xplug Control” button to activate the installation procedure for the plugin program. Once executed a prompt will appear requesting the input of the desired language selection. Make the desired selection and click on “OK” to continue.
Installation of the X-Plug to a Local PC (continued) Click Next Click Yes 90
Installation of the X-Plug to a Local PC (continued) Click Finish Adjusting the Camera Focus To help you get the best image quality, keep in mind that while adjusting the DCS-900W focus you can preview the image quality from your Web browser.
Adjusting the Camera Focus (continued) Note: You can further adjust the Internet Camera’s image quality through the Web Configuration under Advanced-Video on P. 33. Please refer to the Web Configuration section for further details. Warning Direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CMOS sensor. Therefore do not expose the Internet Camera’s lens directly to sunlight. When operation is required in glaring light environment, it is recommended to use an iris lens.
Technical Specifications Video specification Resolution: Sensor: Gain control: Exposure: White Balance: Shutter: Minimum Illumination: Focal Length: Aperture: 640 x 480 pixel 1/3" color CMOS sensor Automatic Automatic Automatic Electronics 1/60 ~ 1/15000 sec 2.5lux@f1.4, 3000K color 6.0 mm F=1.
Technical Specifications (continued) LED Indicator: Power LED (Green) LAN Activity LED (Orange) (Normal / Off / Dummy) Power Supply: Power Communication: DC 5V/2.5A, switching type 4.5 Watt (900mA x 5V) Communication Support Communication: Communication protocol: 10/100Mbps Ethernet and Fast Ethernet or 802.11b Wireless HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, BOOTP, RARP, DHCP, PPPoE Web Configuration Requirements: • • • • Internet Explorer 5.0 or above or Netscape 6.
Contacting 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. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Warranty and Registration Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
Warranty and Registration (continued) • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.
Warranty and Registration (continued) Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPU
