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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
• Internet Explorer 7 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 and Chrome 8.0 or above • Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11n wireless network • A MicroSD memory card (optional) is required for recording to onboard storage. SDHC Class 6 or above is recommended. • Broadband Internet connection D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
32 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots. PoE (Power over Ethernet) for Flexible Installation The DCS-6210 can draw all the power it needs from a powered Ethernet port meaning installation is simple and clutter free. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Built in microphone records audio of the surrounding area Camera Lens Full HD Fixed Lens records video of the surrounding area Camera Cover Remove the cover to adjust the Camera Lens and access the Micro SD Card slot D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Power and network indicator. SD/SDHC Card Slot Insert an SD/SDHC card for storing internal recorded images and video. Adjustable Lens Seat Adjustable triple ring lens mount. Mounting Screw Hole Guide to assist correct casing alignment with the cable channel. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Push the SD card into the camera with the gold contacts oriented towards the base of the camera. To eject the SD card, push the SD card into the slot. Step 4: Replace the dome enclosure ensuring a tight fit. Note: To ensure that the camera stays weatherproof, users are advised to ensure that the weatherproof sheath is secured firmly in place. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Insert the DCS-6210 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive to begin the installation. If the Autorun function on your computer is disabled, or if the D-Link Launcher fails to start automatically, click Start > Run. Type D:\autorun.exe, where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
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Section 2: Installation After clicking Setup Wizard, the following window will open. Click Next to continue. Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Section 2: Installation To start the installation process, click Next. Note: The installation may take several minutes to finish. Click Finish to complete the installation. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Section 2: Installation Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE The Setup Wizard will appear and display the MAC address and IP address of your camera(s).
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Select DHCP if your camera obtains an IP address automatically when it boots up. Select static IP if the camera will use the same IP address each time it is started. Click Next, to proceed to the next page. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Section 2: Installation Take a moment to confirm your settings and click Restart. Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. Start > D-Link > Setup Wizard SE Select the camera and click the button labeled "Link" to access the web configuration.
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Enter admin as the default username and leave the password blank. Click OK to continue. This section shows your camera’s live video. You can select your video profile and view or operate the camera. For additional information about web configuration"Configuration" on page 22. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Place the camera on a non-slip surface. Using the provided Ethernet cable connect the provided Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Cable harness Step 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable your network.. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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If you are using a PoE hub, connect the IP camera to the hub via an Ethernet cable, which will provide transmission of both power and data over a single cable. Step 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable your network.. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Turn the lens to adjust the IP camera’s image until the desired orientation is achieved Step 6 Seat the cover and fasten the three security screws. Step 7 Insert the weatherproof rubber screw coverings over the screws ensuring a tight seal. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Use a 6mm drill bit to make required holes approximately 25mm deep. Step 3 Insert wall anchors. Step 4 Affix the DCS-6210 base using the screws provided. Step 5 Adjust the Lens. For detailed instructions on adjusting the lens see "Adjusting the Camera" on page 19 D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Affix the DCS-6210 dome using the screws provided. Step 7 Insert the weatherproof rubber screw coverings over the screws ensuring a tight seal. Note: When mounting ensure the camera is oriented with the cables positioned to the bottom of the device. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Mozilla Firefox. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard. If you did not create a password, the default password is blank. After entering your password, click OK. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Stop Stops the camera ePTZ motion Preset Path Starts the camera's motion along the predefined path ePTZ Speed: You may select a value between 0 and 64. 0 is the slowest and 64 is the fastest. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Record a Video Clip Video Profile 3 Set a Storage Folder Full screen mode Listen/Stop Audio In (from microphone) Go To: If any presets have been defined, selecting a preset from this list will (Preset List) display it. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
To quickly configure your Network Camera’s motion detection settings, click Motion Detection Setup Wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to"Motion Detection" on page 41. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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. Note: Select DHCP if you are unsure of which settings to choose.
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If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, Select Enable DDNS and enter your host information. Click Next to continue. Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Configure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered as scheduled. Click Next to continue. Confirm the settings are correct and click Apply to save them.. The settings will be saved to the DCS-6210 and the camera will restart. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Step 2 This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized schedule. Specify the day and hours. You may also choose to always record whenever motion is detected. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Click Next to continue. Step 4 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them. Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to a different subnet. Primary DNS: The primary domain name server translates names to IP addresses. Secondary DNS: The secondary DNS acts as a backup to the primary DNS. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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PDAs. The default port number is 554. You may specify the address of a particular stream. For instance, live1.sdp can be accessed at rtsp://x.x.x.x/video1.sdp where the x.x.x.x represents the ip address of your camera. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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The DCS-6210 allows you to multicast each of the available streams via group address and specify the TTL value for each stream. Enter the port and TTL settings you wish to use if you do not want to use the defaults. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
DDNS account. Password: Enter the password used to connect to your DDNS server account. Timeout: Enter the DNS timeout values you wish to use. Status: Indicates the connection status, which is automatically determined by the system. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Select the frequency used by your power lines to avoid interference or distortion. White Balance: Use the drop-down box to change white balance settings to help balance colors for different environments. You can choose from Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Fluorescent, and Push Hold. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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This setting controls the amount of coloration, from grayscale to fully saturated. Sharpness: Specify a value from 0 to 8 to specify how much sharpening to apply to the image. Reset Default: Click this button to reset the image to factory default settings. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Maximum frame rate: A higher frame rate provides smoother motion for videos, and requires more bandwidth. Lower frame rates will result in stuttering motion, and requires less bandwidth. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Select the audio encoding codec to fine tune bandwidth usage, storage and recording quality. Audio in off: Selecting this checkbox will mute incoming audio. Audio in gain level: This setting controls the amount of gain applied to incoming audio to increase its volume. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Clicking the Remove button will delete the currently selected preset. Preset Sequence: This section allows you to create a preset sequence, which automatically moves the camera's view between a set of preset views. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Clicking the trash can button will remove the currently selected preset from the sequence. If you want to change the dwell time for a preset, select it from the list, enter a new dwell time, then click the Update button. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Right clicking on the camera image brings up the following menu options: Select All: Draws a motion detection area over the entire screen. Clear All: Clears any motion detection areas that have been drawn. Restore: Restores the previously specified motion detection areas. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your location. Set the Date and Time Manually: This option allows you to set the time and date manually. Copy Your Computer's Time This will synchronize the time information from your PC. Settings: D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Snapshot, Video Clips Email, FTP To start plotting an event, it is suggested to configure server and media columns first so that the Network Camera will know what action shall be performed when a trigger is activated. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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1. To add a new item - "event, server or media," click Add. A screen will appear and allow you to update the fields accordingly. 2. To delete the selected item from the pull-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. FTP: Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account. Network Storage: Specify a network storage device. Only one network storage device is supported. SD Card: Use the camera's onboard SD card storage. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
You can set up to 7 post-event images to be taken. File name prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name. Add date and time suffix to file Check it to add timing information as file name suffix. name: D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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This is the prefix that will be added to the filename of saved video clips. System log: Select this option to set the media type to system logs. This will save the event to the camera system log, but will not record any snapshots or video. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
The event is triggered in specified intervals. The trigger interval unit is in minutes. System Boot: Triggers an event when the system boots up. Network Lost: Triggers an event when the network connection is lost. Time: Select Always or enter the time interval. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Please note that if the free HDD space is not enough, the recording will stop. Before you set up this option please make sure your HDD has enough space, and it is better to not save other files in the same folder as recording files. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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Time of each file for recording: If this is selected, files will be separated based on the maximum length you specify. File Name Prefix: The prefix name will be added on the file name of the recording file(s). D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Playback Recorded Video: If video files are stored on the SD card, click on the video folder and choose the video file you would like to view. Refresh: Reloads the file and folder information from the SD card. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Create a certificate request and install Status: Displays the status of the certificate. Note: The certificate cannot be removed while the HTTPS is still enabled. To remove the certificate, you must first uncheck Enable HTTPS secure connection. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
When the range of the Allowed List is set from 1.1.1.0 to 192.255.255.255 and the range of the Denied List is set from 1.1.1.0 to 170.255.255.255. Only users with IPs Denied Alowed located between 171.0.0.0 and 192.255.255.255 can List List access the Network Camera. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Label: Enter a label for the camera, which will be shown on the OSD when it is enabled. Show Time: Select this option to enable the time-stamp display on the video screen. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Load Configuration. Restore to Factory Default: You may reset your camera and restore the factory settings by clicking Restore Factory Defaults. Reboot Device: This will restart your camera. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 4: Configuration Firmware Upgrade The camera's current firmware version will be displayed on this screen. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available firmware version. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-6210, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive.
Section 4: Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
Section 4: Configuration Logs This page displays the log information of your camera. You may download the information by clicking Download. You may also click Clear to delete the saved log information. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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• Operating: -25 to 50 °C (-22 to 122 °F) • Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity • Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing • Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing Certifications • CE • FCC • CE LVD • C-Tick Dimensions D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. D-Link DCS-6210 User Manual...
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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. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.