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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 2.0 June 11, 2014 Description DCS-942L Revision B1 with firmware version 2.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview............................................................... 5 Package Contents.......................................................................... 5 System Requirements.................................................................. 5 Introduction.................................................................................... 6 Features.............................................................................................
Table of Contents What is WEP?.................................................................................53 What is WPA?.................................................................................54 Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router...........................55 Troubleshooting...............................................................61 Wireless Basics..................................................................63 Wireless Modes......................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • • • • • • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Cloud 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 Cloud 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 builtin 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-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 Light Sensor Camera Lens IR LEDs Microphone PIR Sensor D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 8
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Power Receptor Side View Ethernet Port Audio Out Jack microSD Slot Power and Link LED Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 9
Section 2 - Installation Installation There are three ways to set up your camera: 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 12. Camera Installation Wizard: If you do not have a mydlink-enabled router, use the Camera Installation Wizard to guide you through setup and initial configuration of your camera. Refer to “Camera Setup Wizard” on page 15.
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 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-942L 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. If you wish to connect your camera to your router wirelessly, you can simply disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the camera to its intended location; your router’s wireless settings have been automatically transferred to the camera, and no further configuration is required.
Section 2 - Installation Camera Setup Wizard Windows Users Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. If the Setup program does not automatically open on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the box, type D:\autorun.exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
Section 2 - Installation Mac Users Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive. On the desktop, open your CD drive and double-click on the SetupWizard file. After about 20-30 seconds, the Setup Wizard will open, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
Section 2 - Installation Manual Installation If you wish to set up your camera without using the Camera Setup Wizard, please follow these steps. Note: In order to use the mydlink features of this product, you will need to go through the Camera Setup Wizard or Zero Configuration Setup. Connect the Ethernet Cable and Power Cable Use the included Ethernet cable and plug it into the camera. Plug the other end into an available port on your router.
Section 2 - Installation WPS - Push Button Setup If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can create a secure wireless connection using the WPS Button on the back of the camera. Please note that WPS setup only establishes a secure wireless connection, and you will still need to run the Setup Wizard to configure your camera. 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.
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. Step 1 The camera needs to be removed to expose the holes in the mounting base. Unscrew the camera head from the mounting base by turning counterclockwise. Step 2 Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the base cover from the mounting base.
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 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 Internet Explorer®. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard.
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 buttons Full Screen button Snapshot button Video recording button Storage folder button Function Use these buttons to switch between video profiles. Refer to “Audio and Video” on page 37for more information on setting up profiles. Switches to a full screen view of the camera video. 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.
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 Connection using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that Setup Wizard: 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 you are unsure how your camera will connect to the Internet, select Automatic IP.
Section 3 - 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. If you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following details: Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server.
Section 3 - Configuration 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. A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation.
Section 3 - Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure the motion detection feature of your new D-Link Camera Click Next to continue. Enabling the Video Motion option will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may draw areas for your camera to monitor for motion.. Enable Video Select this box to enable the motion detection feature of your camera.
Section 3 - Configuration Snapshot Notifications is a feature to send image snapshots via FTP or e-mail when a trigger is activated. This step will only set up notifications to be sent with still images that are captured. If you would like to have notifications with video, please leave this disabled and continue to the next step. Enable: Check this box to enable the Snapshot function. Only During: Check this box to setup a scheduled timeframe when notifications should be sent.
Section 3 - Configuration Video Clip Notifications is a feature to send recorded video via FTP or e-mail when a trigger is activated. This step will only set up notifications to be sent with video clips. Enable: Check this box to enable the Video Clip Notification function. Only During: Check this box to setup a scheduled timeframe when notifications should be sent. This is useful if you do not want to be notified when it would otherwise be inconvenient, such as during the night or on weekends.
Section 3 - Configuration SD Recording Notifications is a feature to record video to the microSD card when a trigger is activated. The microSD card must be formatted for use with the camera prior to running the wizard. This can be done by using the format option found under SD Management. For more details, please refer to “SD Management” on page 47. Enable: Check this box to enable the SD Recording function. Only During: Check this box to setup a scheduled timeframe when recording should take place.
Section 3 - Configuration Network This section allows you to configure your network settings. Automatic IP Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and Address: 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. IPv4 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, HTTPS, and RTSP access to the camera. UPnP: 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 Forwarding: your router. Bonjour: Checking the Bonjour box will allow the camera to be discoverable on the network and visible to Apple devices. Click Save Settings to save your changes.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup This section allows you to set up 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 the wireless networks that the camera was able to detect. Click Rescan to scan for wireless networks again. Wireless Mode: Use Infrastructure if you are connecting your camera to a wireless router or access point.
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: Check this box 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.
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. Control: Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Light Source: This setting adjusts the light sensitivity of the camera 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 3 - Configuration Audio and Video This section allows you to configure the audio and video settings for your camera. Video Profile: There are four individual profiles that can be configured. Profiles 3 and 4 are reserved for snapshots and mobile devices to use. Encode Type: The compression format used when viewing your cameras video feeds. Resolution: Select the desired video resolution: 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120.
Section 3 - Configuration Day/Night Mode: Select a method of switching between day and night modes: • Auto: This will automatically switch between day and night mode based on the amount of ambient light. When there is enough light, day mode will be used. When it gets dark, the camera will switch to night mode. You can use the Light Sensor Sensitivity dropdown box to determine how sensitive the camera’s light sensor will be and how quickly your camera will respond to changes in ambient light.
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. Enable Daylight If your region uses Daylight Saving time, you can enable it here. Select Set DST Saving: 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 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 Type: Displays the profile used for the recording and allows you select a file format and specify how much video to record before and after the event.
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 IP Filter The IP Filter is a feature used to allow or deny certain IP addresses when accessing the DCS-942L. Access List Check this box to enable the IP Filter function. Filtering: Filter Type: Select whether to set the filter to allow or to deny connection from the IP addresses listed. IPv4 Filter List: The current list of IPv4 addresses that are being filtered. Select a line and the click the delete button to remove that entry.
Section 3 - Configuration HTTPS Setup HTTPS Setup is used to add encryption to the HTTP connection, making it more secure and less susceptible to unauthorized use. HTTPS Secure Check this box to enable the HTTPS function. Connection: Connection Type: Select whether the connection type should be HTTP and HTTPS or only HTTPS. Create and Select whether to create a self-signed certificate automatically, manually, or to Install Certificate request and install a certificate from an authority.
Section 3 - Configuration SD Recording This option allows you to configure and set a schedule for the recording to an inserted microSD card. SD Recording: Check this box to enable the recording feature. Trigger by: Select whether the event is activated by Motion, Schedule, or if the video is Always recording. • Motion: Enables recording when motion is detected.
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: Enable PIR: When this option is selected, the camera will use PIR (passive infrared) to detect motion. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion. Please enter a value between 0 and 100.
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 SD Recording, 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 SD Management This menu option lets you browse and manage the recorded files which are stored in the microSD card. Format SD Card: Click this icon to automatically format the microSD card and create a folder for video. Delete: Click the checkbox in front of the Delete button to select files for deletion. The Delete button is used to delete the files which are selected. Name: The name of file on the SD card. Size: The file’s size.
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 access your camera. Admin Password To change your password, enter your current password and then enter the new Setting: one in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Add User Create a new user to access the camera’s Live Video page.
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 You may save your current camera configuration as a file on your computer by Hard Drive: clicking Save Configuration. Load From Local Locate a pre-saved configuration by clicking Browse... and then restore the preHard Drive: defined settings to your camera by clicking Load Configuration.
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 Log The system 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-942L 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-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 4 - 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 4 - Security The Setup > Network Setup 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: The HTTP port is required to be opened for the DCS-942L.
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-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 5 - Troubleshooting 5. Why does the Network Camera work locally but not remotely? 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.
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 manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. 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-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 • Microsoft Windows® 8/7/Vista, or Mac with OS X 10.6 or higher • PC with 1.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications MINIMUM ILLUMINATION • 0 lux with IR LEDs on VIEWING ANGLE • Horizontal: 45.3° • Vertical: 34.5° • Diagonal: 54.
