D-Link DCS-930L User Manual
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Page 2: Manual Overview
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
WPS - Push Button Setup ...13 mydlink Portal ...14 Camera Status ...15 Live Video ...16 Camera Settings ...17 Camera Info ...18 D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Table of Contents Configuration ...19 Using the Configuration Menu ...19 Live Video ...21 Setup ...21 Wizard ...21... - Page 4 Wireless Security ...41 What is WEP? ...41 What is WPA? ...42 Configuring the DCS-930L with a Router ...43 Troubleshooting ...49 Wireless Basics ...52 Wireless Modes ...56 Networking Basics ...57 Check your IP address ...57 Statically Assign an IP Address ...58 Technical Specifications ...59...
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Page 5: Product Overview
• DCS-930L Wireless N 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. -
Page 6: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-930L Wireless N Network Camera. The DCS-930L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-930L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. -
Page 7: Features
Simple to Use The DCS-930L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-930L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox® and Safari®. -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Camera Lens Microphone Power and Link LED D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 9: Rear View
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Power Receptor Ethernet Port Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 10: Installation
Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom panel of the DCS-930L 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 back panel of the DCS-930L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. -
Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations
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. -
Page 12: 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. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 13: Wps - Push Button Setup
WPS button is on your router, please refer to your router’s User Manual. WPS Button The DCS-930L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 14: Mydlink Portal
Portal After registering your DCS-930L 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. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar... -
Page 15: Camera Status
• Check to make sure that the LED on your camera is lit solid green. If you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your package. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Camera Status... -
Page 16: Live Video
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. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 17: Camera Settings
Camera Settings The Camera Settings tab allows you to access your camera’s configuration interface. To open your camera’s configuration interface, click Camera web page and enter the password exactly as listed on the Camera Settings page. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 18: Camera Info
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your device. Device activated On: Displays the time and date that your device was added to mydlink. Support: This section provides you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your product. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 19: Configuration
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-930L. 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 . - Page 20 When you connect to the home page of your camera, you will be prompted to download ActiveX. If you want to use ActiveX to view your video images instead of Java, then you must download ActiveX. Function: Click the ActiveX or Java radio button to view live video. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual...
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Page 21: Live Video
Mac users must choose this mode to view video. You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Otherwise, you may manually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Live Video Setup Wizard... -
Page 22: 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. • DHCP Connection (by default), where your DHCP server will automatically assign dynamic IP to your device. - Page 23 Configure the correct time to ensure that all events triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. Click Next to continue. This page displays your configured settings. Click Apply to save and activate the setting, or Back to change your settings. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual...
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Page 24: Network Setup
TCP ports 80. A corresponding port must be opened on the router. For example, if the port is changed to 1010, users must type http://192.168.0.100:1010 instead of only “http://192.168.0.100”. UPnP Settings: Enable this setting to configure your camera as an UPnP device in the network. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Network Setup... -
Page 25: Wireless
DCS-930L connected to a wireless adapter on the PC. Site Survey: This page will allow you to select a wireless network that the DCS-930L was able to detect. Wireless Security For security, there are three choices; None, WEP, and WPA-PSK / WPA2- Mode: PSK. -
Page 26: Ddns
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 used to connect to the DDNS. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual DDNS... -
Page 27: Image Setup
Select this box to vertically flip the video. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be checked. Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. Brightness Control: Allows you to adjust the brightness level. Contrast Control: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. Saturation Control: Allows you to adjust the saturation level. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Image Setup... -
Page 28: Video
Select the mode for viewing the camera image. Select Image for a still images, ActiveX for Internet Explorer, or Java for other web browsers. Light Frequency: Select the proper frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) to reduce image flicker. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Video Video Configuration... -
Page 29: Audio
Note: Please wait a few seconds for the camera to adjust the audio after the setting has been selected. Audio Settings: You may Enable or Disable the camera audio feed. Volume Settings: Select the desired volume percentage level. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Audio... -
Page 30: Motion Detect
Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion. Please enter a value between 0 and 100. Detection Areas: Use your mouse to click on the blocks that you would like to monitor for motion. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Motion Detect... -
Page 31: Mail
Note: You can also use STARTTLS which will use SMTP server port number 587. Note: If you want to use the Yahoo SMTP server, the SMTP server address will be different between each registered region. And it only supports the SMTP server port number 465 for the SSL-TLS. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Mail... -
Page 32: Time Schedule
This will send a snapshot to the e-mail account that you have configured in the E-mail section. If you have configured the SMTP account Account: correctly, you will be able to send a test file to the e-mail account of the recipient. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 33: Ftp
Specifies the password to access the external FTP server. Directory Path: Specifies the destination folder in the external FTP server. Passive Mode: Enabling passive mode will allow access to an external FTP server if your camera is behind a router protected by a firewall. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 34: Time Schedule
This will send a snapshot to the FTP server that you have configured in the Upload section. If you have configured the FTP correctly, you will be able to see a test file on your FTP server. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 35: Time And Date
Copy your Computer’s Time Click to synchronize the time information from Settings: your PC. Set the Date and Time Manually: Select this to set the time manually. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Time and Date... -
Page 36: Maintenance
Create new user for accessing the video image. Enter the user name, password, and password confirmation, and click Add. A maximum of 8 user accounts can be added into the user list. User List: Displays the account names of authorized users. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual Maintenance Admin... -
Page 37: System
Section 4 - Configuration System This section allows you to save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 38: Firmware Upgrade
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-930L, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive. -
Page 39: Device Info
Section 4 - Configuration Device Info This section displays all the details information about your device and network settings. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 40: Active User
Section 4 - Configuration Active User This page lists all the active user’s information including the User Name, IP address, and the time that camera access began. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual... -
Page 41: Wireless Security
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-930L offers the following types of security: • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. -
Page 42: What Is Wpa
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual What is WPA? -
Page 43: Configuring The Dcs-930L With A Router
DCS-930L, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. After you have completed the setup of the DCS-930L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address. - Page 44 Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Network Camera by the DCC program. The DCS-930L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera. You are able to view this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on your LAN.
- Page 45 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: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be opened for the DCS-930L. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual...
- Page 46 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.
- Page 47 The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-930L over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-930L are blocked from access over the Internet.
- Page 48 800. 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. Please make sure to check the box next to the camera name on the Virtual Server List to enable your settings. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-930L. 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.) - Page 50 Make sure that the Network Camera isn’t conflicting with any Web server you may have running on your network. The default router setting might be a possible reason. Check that the configuration of the router settings allow the Network Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual...
- Page 51 You may also need to change the security settings on your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be installed. If you are using Internet Explorer with a version number lower than 6, then you will need to upgrade your Web browser software in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual...
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Page 52: 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. - Page 53 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. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
- Page 54 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.
- Page 55 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
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Page 56: Wireless Modes
• 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-930L wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. -
Page 57: 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. -
Page 58: Statically Assign An Ip Address
® 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. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. -
Page 59: Technical Specifications
• Internet Explorer 6 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 NETWORKING PROTOCOL • IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP • DHCP Client • NTP Client (D-Link) • DNS Client • DDNS Client (Dyndns and D-Link) • SMTP Client • FTP Client • HTTP Server • PPPoE • UPnP Port Forwarding BUILT-IN NETWORK INTERFACE •... - Page 60 • 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE • -20 ˚C to 70 ˚C (-4 ˚F to 158 ˚F) HUMIDITY • 20-80% RH non-condensing D-Link DCS-930L User Manual EMISSION (EMI), SAFETY & OTHER CERTIFICATIONS • FCC Class B • IC • C-Tick...
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Page 61: Contacting Technical Support
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. -
Page 62: Warranty
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. - Page 63 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
- Page 64 • 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, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
- Page 65 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
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Page 66: Limitation Of Liability
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT. - Page 67 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual...
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Page 68: Industry Canada Statement
Appendix E - Warranty For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 69: Registration
Appendix E - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 July 19, 2010 D-Link DCS-1100/1130 User Manual...