USER MANUAL DCS-942L VERSION 1.
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 Revisions Revision Date 1.1 March 16, 2012 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Manual Overview............................................................... 2 Manual Revisions........................................................................... 2 Trademarks...................................................................................... 2 Product Overview............................................................... 5 Package Contents.......................................................................... 5 System Requirements.......
Table of Contents Wireless Security..............................................................44 What is WEP?.................................................................................44 What is WPA?.................................................................................45 Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router....................46 Troubleshooting...............................................................52 Wireless Basics..............................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • • • • • • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera CAT5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Manual and Software on CD Quick Install Guide Mounting Kit 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. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera. The DCS-942L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-942L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features Simple to Use The DCS-942L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-942L 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 Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) for motion detection IR Sensor IR LED Camera Lens Microphone D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 8
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 9
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Headphone/ Speaker Jack Ethernet Port Power Receptor Power LED Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 10
Section 2 - Installation Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the top panel at the rear of the DCS-942L and attach it to the network. Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip.
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 Camera Installation Wizard Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. The CD-ROM will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the Installation Wizard, which will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera.
Section 2 - Installation WPS - Push Button Setup Alternatively, you may create a connection to the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is usually on the front or side of your router.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-942L 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 - mydlink Portal Camera Status Here, you can see the online status of each of your cameras. Your online status may be one of the following: A green checkmark indicates that your camera is online and ready to use. A yellow exclamation point indicates that your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera again. A red X indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal Live Video In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be selected by default. If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be displayed. Video will be shown at VGA resolution (640x480) if viewing your camera from a PC on the same local network, or at QVGA resolution (320x240) if viewing your camera from a PC on a remote network.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal Camera Info The Camera Info tab displays various details about your camera. Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that you can give to your device to help you identify it. Clicking on the Device Name will open a window for you to log in to your camera’s configuration interface. Then, it will open the Maintenance > Admin page where you can change your Device Name. mydlink No.: Displays the mydlink number of your device. Model Name: Displays the model name of your device.
Section 4 - Configuration Configuration Using the Configuration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, 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-942L. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Mozilla Firefox. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard.
Section 4 - Configuration Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java application 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). Live Video A Live feed of video from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera’s web interface.
Section 4 - Configuration Icon Button Name Profile buttons Full Screen button Snapshot button Video recording button Storage folder button Listen button IR LED On/Off button Sends the audio received from the camera’s microphone through to the PC’s speakers. S ends audio from a microphone connected to the PC through to the speakers connected to the camera. Turns the Infrared lights on or off. Zoom buttons (Only appear the icon when you set to manual IR) Zooms in or out of the picture.
Section 4 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Alternatively, if you prefer to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup.
Section 4 - 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 you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet, select Automatic IP.
Section 4 - Configuration If you are required to connect using PPPoE, select Enabled and enter the Username and Password for your PPPoE connection. 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.
Section 4 - Configuration Enter a name for your camera. Click Next to continue. Select the time zone that the camera is in so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. If your time zone observes daylight saving, check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable drop down menus so that you can set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. Click Next to continue.
Section 4 - Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. If you are happy with the selected configuration, click Apply otherwise click Back to make the required changes.
Section 4 - Configuration Network This section allows you to configure your network settings. Automatic IP Select this connection if you have a DHCP server Address: running on your network and 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. A static IP address will ease you for accessing your camera in the future.
Section 4 - Configuration Port Settings: You may configure a Second HTTP port that will allow you to connect to the camera via a standard web browser. The port can be set to a number other than the default TCP ports 80. A corresponding port must be opened on the router. For example, if the port is changed to 1010, you must type http://192.168.0.100:1010 instead of only “http://192.168.0.100”.
Section 4 - Configuration Wireless This section allows you to setup and configure the wireless settings on your camera. Network Name: This is the Service Set Identifier, an identifier for your wireless network. Site Survey: The drop down menu lists all wireless access points that the camera was able to detect. Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is a wireless connection using an access point as a transmission point of all wireless devices.
Section 4 - Configuration DDNS This section allows you to configure the DDNS setting for your camera. DDNS will allow all users to access your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. DDNS: Click to enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull 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. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server.
Section 4 - Configuration Image Setup This section allows you to configure the image settings for your camera. Brightness Control: Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the lens for optimum performance for either indoor or outdoor settings. White Balance: Allows you to set the camera to automatically set the white balance of the image.
Section 4 - Configuration Audio and Video This section allows you to configure the audio and video settings for your camera. Video Profile: This section allows you to change the Encode Type, Resolution, FPS, and Quality. Encode Type: The compression format used when viewing your camera. Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from three formats: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. The higher setting can obtain better quality. However, it will use more resource within your network.
Section 4 - Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal system clocks for your camera. Time Zone: Select the time zone for your region from the drop down menu. Enable Daylight Saving: Check this if the camera is in a region where daylight saving is observed. Synchronize NTP Server: Network Time Protocol will synchronize your camera with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your camera.
Section 4 - Configuration Video Clip Video Clip is a feature 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 the event is triggered by Motion, Schedule or if the video is Always recording.
Section 4 - Configuration Snapshot Snapshot is a feature to send static images captured by the camera via FTP or E-MAIL when a trigger is activated. Snapshot: Check this box to enable the Snapshot function. Trigger By: Select whether the event is triggered by Motion, Schedule or if the video is Always recording. Snapshot Type: Select whether to take a single snapshot or to take 6 snapshots with a 1 second interval between them. Target: Select where you want the snapshot to be sent.
Section 4 - Configuration SD Recording This option allows you to configure and scheduling the recording of your camera. You can record video to the local SD Card. SD recording: Check this checkbox to enable the recording feature. Trigger by: Select whether the event is triggered by Motion, Schedule or if the video is Always recording. Motion: You can click “only during” after choose day and time. It begins SD recording after a motion is detected.
Section 4 - Configuration Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may draw a finite motion area that will be used for monitoring. Enable Video Select this box to enable the motion detection Motion: feature of your camera. Enable PIR: When this option is selected, use PIR (passive infrared) to detect motion. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion.
Section 4 - Configuration SD Management You could browse and manage the record files which stored in SD Card. Format SD Card: Click this icon to automatically format the SD Card and create folder for video. Delete: Click the checkbox in front of the Delete button to select all the files and catalogs below. The Delete button is used to delete the files or catalogs which are selected. Name: The name of file or catalog. Size: The file’s size. Refresh: Click it reload data to webpage.
Section 4 - 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 access to your camera. Admin Password Setting: To change your password, enter your current password and then enter the new one in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Add User Account: Create a new user for accessing the video image.
Section 4 - Configuration System This section allows you to save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera.
Section 4 - 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 the firmware on your DCS-942L, 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 4 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings.
Section 4 - Configuration Log The system log records camera events that have occurred.
Section 5 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DCS-942L offers the following types of security: • 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 5 - 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 5 - Security Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router D-Link’s DCS-942L 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-942L 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 5 - Security 1. Assign a Local IP Address to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with the DCS-942L. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-942L. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router. Write down this IP Address for future reference. 2. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your Internet Explorer Web browser.
Section 5 - Security The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be opened for the DCS-942L.
Section 5 - 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 5 - 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 5 - Security Repeat the above steps adding the port 554 to both the Public and Private Port sections. A check mark appearing before the entry name will indicate that the ports are enabled. 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.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-942L. 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 6 - Troubleshooting Yes, you can access your camera over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the Camera Installation Wizard: http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com For example, if your camera’s mydlink No. was 12345678, you would be able to access your camera remotely by opening your web browser and going to http://12345678.mydlink.com This URL will open a webpage where you will be asked to log in by entering your camera’s password.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting 7. Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? 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.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting - Do not install this camera next to or in front of an air conditioner outlet or vent. - Do not install this camera close to wireless devices with high frequencies as the PIR is easily affected by RF radiation. - The PIR functions at best when detecting lateral movements. Radial movements cannot be detected as well as lateral movements. - Do not install this camera directly under an extreme bright light. The PIR cannot fully suppress a bright white light.
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.
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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-942L 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 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS or Linux. • Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 or Chrome 8.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Minimum Illumination • 1 lux @ F2.8 View Angle • Horizontal: 45.3° • Vertical: 34.5° • Diagonal: 54.9° Power • Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Output: 5 V DC, 1.2 A • External AC-to-DC switching power adapter IR LED • 4 IR LEDs (5 Meter distance) DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) • Including the bracket and stand: 65.8 x 65 x 126 mm • Camera only: 27.2 x 60 x 96 mm DIGITAL ZOOM • Up to 4x WEIGHT • 76.
