D-Link DCS-942L User Manual
Enhanced wireless n day/night cloud camera
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Page 1: User Manual
Version 2.0 | 06/18/2014 User Manual Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Cloud Camera DCS-942L... -
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
Admin ..................48 Mounting the Camera...............19 System ..................49 mydlink ...................20 Firmware Upgrade ..............50 Status ....................51 Configuration ..............21 Device Info ................51 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility ......21 Log ...................52 Live Video ..................22 Setup ....................24 Wireless Security .............53 Wizard ..................24 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... - Page 4 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 ................67 Networking Basics ............68 Check your IP address ...............68 Statically Assign an IP Address ..........69 Technical Specifications ..........70...
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Page 5: Product Overview
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. -
Page 6: 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 built- in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. -
Page 7: 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®. -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Light Sensor Camera Lens IR LEDs Microphone PIR Sensor D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 9: Rear View
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Side View Power Receptor Ethernet Port Audio Out Jack microSD Slot Power and Link LED Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 10: 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. -
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: Zero Configuration Setup
Connect your camera to your mydlink-enabled Cloud Router and Zero Configuration will automatically configure your DCS-942L and add the camera to your mydlink account. After the short time it takes to do this you can remotely access your camera from the website (http://www.mydlink.com) to manage and monitor your DCS-942L. - Page 13 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. DCS-942L D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
- Page 14 21 for advanced configuration of your camera. Note: If you see a white haze when viewing in night vision mode, the night vision light on the camera may be reflecting off a nearby surface. Try repositioning and aiming the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
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Page 15: Camera Setup Wizard
Simply click Set up your Cloud Camera to go through the Setup Wizard, 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. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, or the CD is missing, please download the Setup Wizard from http://www.mydlink.com/support D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 16: Mac Users
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. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, or the CD is missing, please download the Setup Wizard from http://www.mydlink.com/support D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 17: Manual Installation
You can use WPS to connect your camera to your network wirelessly. For more information, refer to “WPS - Push Button Setup” on page 18. If your router does not support WPS, you will still be able to set up your camera’s wireless settings in the camera’s web interface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 18: Wps - Push Button Setup
WPS feature. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router, please refer to your router’s User Manual. The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot. -
Page 19: Mounting The Camera
Afterwards, reattach the camera head onto the mounting base. Step 6 Adjust the angle of the camera as desired, then tighten the collar on the camera stem to lock it in place. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 20: Mydlink
For more details on using your camera with mydlink, go to the Support section of the mydlink website and check the User Manual section for your product to find the latest instruction guide for your camera’s mydlink features. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 21: Configuration
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 . -
Page 22: Live Video
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). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... - Page 23 (The icon only appears when you activate the manual IR option which can be found under the Day/Night Mode section of the Audio and Video Setup tab.) Zoom buttons Zooms in or out of the picture. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
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Page 24: Setup
“Motion Detection Setup Wizard” on page 28 for more details. Manual Motion If you would rather manually set up the camera’s Detection Setup: motion detection features, you can refer to “Motion Detection” on page 45 which provides more details on the information required. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 25: Internet Connection Setup Wizard
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. - Page 26 You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. Click Next to continue. Enter a name for your camera. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
- Page 27 Click Next to continue. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
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Page 28: Motion Detection Setup Wizard
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. - Page 29 Select where you want the snapshot to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP or sent to an e-mail address. You will need to have all of the necessary information filled out in order to use either of these features. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
- Page 30 Select where you want the video clip to be sent. It may either be uploaded to an FTP or sent to an e-mail address. You will need to have all of the necessary information filled out in order to use either of these features. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
- Page 31 Click Next to continue. 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
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Page 32: Network
Optional Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to backup the Primary DNS. PPPoE Settings: If you are using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE account. You can get this information from your Internet service provider (ISP). D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... - Page 33 Enable this to allow your camera to use UPnP to configure port forwarding on Forwarding: your router. Checking the Bonjour box will allow the camera to be discoverable on the Bonjour: network and visible to Apple devices. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
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Page 34: Wireless Setup
If you chose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, choose whether to use TKIP or AES. Key: Enter the key(password) for your wireless network. Check the Show Hidden Key box to reveal the password you have entered. Click the Save Settings button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 35: Dynamic Dns
Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can set up how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. Click the Save Settings button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 36: Image Setup
Allows you to select a slow shutter speed so as to capture more light in the image. You can select from 1/15 second, 1/10 second, 1/7.5 second or 1/3.75 second. Changes made to these settings will take effect immediately. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 37: Audio And Video
One of five levels of image quality can be set for the snapshot feature: Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest. RTSP URL: The URL used to connect to the camera when viewing from QuickTime or a mobile device. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... - Page 38 The camera will use night mode for all times outside of this schedule. Audio Setup: Allows you to enable and disable or adjust the volume level of the speaker and microphone. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
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Page 39: Time And Date
If Synchronize NTP Server is disabled, you can set the date and time manually. Time Manually: You can also click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to automatically copy the date and time of the PC you are using. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 40: Video Clip
Target: Select where you want the video clip to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP or sent to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 41: Snapshot
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. It may be uploaded to an FTP or sent to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 42: Ip Filter
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. -
Page 43: Https Setup
General information and the status of the current HTTPS certificate is displayed. Information: If you would like to see more detailed information, click on the Property button. If you would like to remove the certificate, click the Remove button. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 44: Sd Recording
Set amount of space to keep free on the microSD card. Cyclic: When this option is selected, it will cause the oldest snapshot/video files to be deleted when the system requires storage space for new snapshot/video files. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 45: Motion Detection
Area to clear a selected region and stop the camera from monitoring that area of the picture. Clear: Clears all motion detection areas from the picture. Refresh Image: Updates the image with a new one at the time the button is pressed. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 46: Sound Detection
Specify the volume level that a sound must exceed in order to trigger the sound detection feature. The higher the number the more sensitive the camera will be to sound. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 47: Sd Management
Click to reload the page and display any new data. Files per page: Determines how many files to be shown on a page, up to 100 files. Pages: Shows the current and total number of pages. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 48: Maintenance
Power/Link LED Select Normal to enable the LED on the front of the device, or select Off to Light: disable the LED. It can also be set to flicker on and off. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 49: System
Factory Defaults. Reboot The This will restart your camera. Device: Schedule Device You can schedule the camera to reboot according to a schedule. Select the days Reboot and time you want the camera to automatically reboot. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 50: Firmware Upgrade
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. -
Page 51: Status
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays information about your camera and its current network and wireless status. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 52: Log
Section 3 - Configuration The system log records camera events that have occurred. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... -
Page 53: Wireless Security
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) •... -
Page 54: 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-942L User Manual... -
Page 55: Configuring The Dcs-942L With A Router
DCS-942L, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. After you have completed the setup of the DCS-942L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address. - Page 56 Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Network Camera by the Setup Wizard. The DCS-942L 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 57 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. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...
- Page 58 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 59 The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-942L over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-942L are blocked from access over the Internet.
- Page 60 800. 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-942L User Manual...
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Page 61: 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.) - Page 62 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-942L User Manual...
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Page 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67: 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-942L 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: Technical Specifications
LENS • Focal length: 3.15 mm, F2.8 BUILT-IN NETWORK INTERFACE • 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet SENSOR • 802.11b/g/n WLAN • VGA 1/5 inch CMOS sensor • PIR motion sensor WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY • 802.11b/g/n Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security D-Link DCS-942L User Manual... - Page 71 • With base: 80 x 80 x 126.6 mm (3.15 x 3.15 x 4.98 in.) WEIGHT • Camera only: 78.1 grams (2.75 ounces) • With base: 112 grams (3.95 ounces) MAX POWER CONSUMPTION • 4.2 watts maximum OPERATION TEMPERATURE D-Link DCS-942L User Manual...