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  • D-Link DCS-2100 | Product Manual - Page 1
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    Screen 21 Setup ...22 Network Settings 23 Upgrade ...24 Reset to Default 25 About ...25 Exit ...25 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me 26 Installing IP Surveillance Software 31 Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera 35 Security 36 Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router 37 Router Set-Up
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Table of Contents Tools ...57 Admin ...57 System 58 Applications 60 Default 62 Status ...63 Device Info 63 Log ...64 Help ...65 Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection 66 Using IP Surveillance Software 71 Installing the IP surveillance software 71
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    the DCS-2100 91 Backup Settings 91 Using the Monitor Program 91 Show the video of a specified channel 93 Removing video from a display window 94 The Layout 95 Input/Output Control Tools 96 Alert Message 97 About ...98 Miscellaneous Functions 98 Common Control Functions 99 Status Bar 100
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Internet Camera Features 121 Internet Camera Installation 121 How to PING Your IP Address 125 Reset and Restore 126 Adjusting the Camera Focus 127 Technical Specifications 128 Contacting Technical Support 131 Time Zone Table 132 Warranty 134 Registration 138 D-Link
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Package Contents „ D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2100 Internet Camera „ Cat5 Ethernet Cable „ Power Adapter (5.0V, 2A) „ CD-ROM with Software and Manual „ Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2100 Internet Camera is full featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or broadband Internet connection to provide remote high-quality video. The DCS-2100 differs from a conventional
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits „ Supports a Variety of Platforms: Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the DCS-2100 Internet Camera can be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its
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    Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 UTP cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the DCS-2100 to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. Reset Button Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and Power LED begins to flash
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual LEDs Power LED The power LED is position in the center of the camera below the Internet Camera Lens. As soon as the power adapter is connected to the camera, the power LED will flash red and blue several times, indicating that the DCS-2100 is conducting a self-test. Upon
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Connect to a Network If you are connecting the DCS-2100 to an Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Internet Camera's bottom panel and attach it to the network. Attach the
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    the DCS-2100 Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and operate the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard from the CD. Installation Wizard will allow you to configure the Internet Camera to your network. After the Installation Wizard software program
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Click Installation Wizard. Installation Wizard Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Click Next. Installation Wizard The InstallShield will install in the following folder. To install into a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Select the Program folder that Setup will add program icons to. You may type a new folder name, or select one from the existing folders list. Click Next. Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation is now complete. Click Finish. Installation Wizard To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your desktop. The opening Installation Wizard screen will appear and show a MAC address of the DCS-2100 and an IP Address (
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard IMPORTANT: A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the Installation Wizard cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, press the reset hole on the back of the camera (see page 126 for the location of the reset hole). The LED on
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2100 and an IP address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation until you see "Yes" under the assigned column. The camera is now automatically configured with an
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard After you click on the Link to Selected Devices button, Installation Wizard will automatically open your Internet browser to the IP Address of the DCS-2100 in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. D-Link
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard At this point we highly Setup Wizard and are ready to use your camera! You can also continue to the section titled "Installing IP surveillance Software" (page 31) to install the IP surveillance software before you begin to use the DCS-2100. D-Link
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Installation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search: Add: Remove: Uncheck All: Links to Selected Devices: Click to search for any available cameras to
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Setup On the initial Setup Screen you can configure System and Date/Time settings for each camera. Click Next to configure Network settings for the camera. System Settings: Date/Time Settings: Enter a Camera Name and create a Root password for
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Network Settings Here users can configure the Network Settings for the camera. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. Automatically, the option to reset IP address at boot selected. If you would like
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Upgrade The upgrade window allows users to upload a saved firmware file. If the firmware is older than that currently on the camera, a screen will appear indicating so and prompting the user to confirm the upload. D-Link Systems, Inc. 24
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Installation Wizard Screen Package Information: Locate the Firmware to Upgrade: This displays information about the firmware and plugin currently installed on the camera. Indicate the location of the firmware to be uploaded to the camera. Selected Package: This displays
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2100 is a UPnP enabled Internet camera.
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Click Add/Remove Windows Components. Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me The following screen will appear. Select Networking Services (Communications in Windows Me). Click Details. Select Universal Plug and Play. Click OK. D-Link Systems, Inc. 27
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Click Next. Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish. D-Link Systems, Inc. 28
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me To view your DCS-2100 Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places. The last three digits (120), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera's IP address (in this example, 198.168.0.120). Click
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me After you click on the DCS-2100-120 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2100, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2100 may have a different IP Address. (Note: Screen shots
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Installing IP Surveillance Software The IP surveillance software on the CD included with the DCS-2100 Internet Camera converts the DCS-2100 into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance system for home or business, with these features: „ Real-
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click Yes if you wish to accept the agreement. Click No to exit the installation. Enter your name and company information and click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc. 32
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Select the destination directory. Click Next. Using IP Surveillance Software Select the program folder the software will be installed into. Click Next. D-Link Systems, Inc. 33
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Click Next. Using IP Surveillance Software Click Finish. The installation is complete. D-Link Systems, Inc. 34
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    's Manual Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Testing the DCS-2100 Internet Camera Open your Internet browser and type in the IP address of the DCS-2100. In this example the address is: http://192.168.0.120 (your DCS-2100 may have a different IP address based on what you used in the Installation
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Security Security At this point it is highly Internet Camera. When the Internet Camera is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Administrator's Password to constrain user access to the Internet Camera since the Default settings
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    such as the D-Link DI-624 Router „ Ethernet based PC for system configuration SETTING UP THE DCS-2100 FOR USE BEHIND A ROUTER Installing a DCS-2100 Internet Camera on your network is an easy 4-step procedure: 1 Assign a local IP Address to your Internet Camera 2 View the Internet Camera Using Your
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router This is the IP Address assigned to your camera. Write it down for later use. 192.168.0.101 is only an example. You will probably have a different IP Address. 2 View the Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web
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    on your network. The D-Link DI-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the DI-624 by following the steps outlined in the DI-624 Quick Installation Guide. 3 Access Your Router on Your Web Browser If you have cable or DSL Internet service, you
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    Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your router over the Internet. 4 Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the DI-624 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-2100 over the Internet.The
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using & Configuring the DCS-2100 with a NAT Router Follow these steps to configure your router's Virtual Server settings: 1 Click Enabled. 2 Enter a different name for each entry. 3 Enter your camera's local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.102 in the example in step 2 on page 38
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Viewing Your Camera Viewing Your Camera After all the router settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web browser. To access the camera from the Internet, type the IP Address
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    now have an operating DCS-2100 Internet Camera configured with the Installer program. You also have installed the IP surveillance software from the CD. This section of the manual will deal with using the Internet Camera in two parts: „ Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet browser and accessing the
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Home Page Screen The image from the DCS-2100 should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. Snapshot: Connection Type: Configuration: Zoom: D-Link Systems, Inc. Click on the Snapshot button to capture a snapshot
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Connection Type Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Media Option: Protocol Option: D-Link Systems, Inc. Allows a user to disable audio when viewing video. The UDP Protocol should be chosen for the most users. Generally, the client computer will
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Configuration There are 5 tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. From each tab, different elements of the DCS-2100 can be configured. The Advanced tab is the default screen in Configuration and Network is the default
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Advanced The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Network, DDNS & UPnP, Video, Image Setting, and Motion Detection. Network Reset IP Address at next boot: IP address: Subnet mask: Default router: Primary DNS:
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    before the path if there is no virtual path mapping. Refer to the instructions of the external FTP server for details. The folder privilege must be open for upload. If the DCS-2100 is located inside a network that is protected by a firewall, a data connection for FTP may be prohibited. Passive
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    real-time synchronization. Click to disable the microphone on the camera. Invalid settings may cause the DCS-2100 to not respond. Change the configuration settings only if necessary. Consult with your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you do not have the necessary
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    2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser DDNS & UPnP Click the DDNS & UPnP button from the Configuration screen to access DDNS & UPnP settings. Dynamic DNS (DDNS): Enable DDNS: Provider: Hostname:: D-Link Systems, Inc. Advanced > DDNS & UPnP Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service
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    , which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2100 is a UPnP enabled internet camera. If your operating to access video settings that affect how the video image appears. Advanced > Video D-Link Systems, Inc. 51
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    setting will utilize more bandwidth to send the maximum frames when images change drastically. Vertically rotate the video. Horizontally rotate the video. Check both flip and mirror if the DCS-2100 is to be installed upside down. Choose the suitable option for the best color temperature. D-Link
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Recommendations for Setting Video for the Best Performance: "Best performance" means the image refresh rate should be the fastest possible and the video quality should be the best possible at the lowest network bandwidth possible.
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Image Setting Click the Image Setting button from the Configuration screen to access additional settings that affect how the video image appears. Advanced > Image Setting From this screen you can fine tune the video image. Image
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    the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-2100 Internet Camera can serve as a security set to 100%, motion is detected within the whole window to trigger a snapshot. Note: Setting a higher sensitivity and a lower percentage makes any motion more easily detected. D-Link
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet the window will close the window. Save: Saves the related settings of that window. To display motion detection, a graphic bar for motion detection). You can return to the DCS-2100 Home Page and the monitored window will not be visible
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Tools The Tools tab provides the following configuration options: Admin, System, Applications, and Default. Admin Click on the Tools tab to access 4 utility screens for controlling and administering the DCS-2100. The default
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    on the log-in screen (once a password has been set). Check this option to shut off the LED next to the lens. This will prevent anyone from observing the operation of the Internet Camera. Click to save the current date and time of the DCS-2100. An internal real-time clock maintains the date and
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    Internet whenever the DCS-2100 starts up. It will fail if the assigned time server cannot be reached. Assign the IP address or domain name of the time server. Leaving the text box blank will let the DCS-2100 connect to default time servers. Used to adjust the hour of time servers for local settings
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Applications Click on the Applications button to access the Applications settings from the Tools menu. Sunday through Saturday: Snapshots begin at: Snapshots end at: Tools > Applications Select the weekdays that should perform
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    Reset Output: Trigger Action: Snapshot every second(s): Send snapshots by email: D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser If you do not wish to set a schedule, this box must be checked. Sets or FTP server settings in network configuration. The camera will send snapshots at
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    factory default settings. This means any changes made will be lost and the system will be reset to the initial status when shipped from the factory. After confirmation, the system will restart and require the Installation Wizard program to locate the IP address of the DCS-2100. D-Link Systems
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    tab. Status > Device Info The Device Info screen lists the following important settings that are currently set for the DCS-2100: „ Firmware Version number „ Mac Address „ IP Address „ Subnet Mask „ Default router address „ Primary DNS address „ Secondary DNS address D-Link Systems, Inc. 63
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Log Click on the Log button to access a system log of system activity from the Status menu. The content of the log file reveals useful information about the current configuration and connection logged after the DCS-2100 boots up.
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet Browser Help Click on the Help tab to access descriptions of the particular function you need help with. The help screen is organized in the order of the tabs and then each menu item under that tab. D-Link Systems, Inc. 65
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    and then record the snapshots to an FTP server. Click the Motion Detection button under the Advanced tab from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-2100 Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected. D-Link Systems, Inc. 66
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    name. 4 Tune the "Sensitivity" and "Percentage" according to the local environment. 5 Click on save to enable the activity display. Next, click the Network button under the Advanced tab to set the FTP server settings for the DCS-2100. 123.123.123.1 John Smith Snapshot D-Link Systems, Inc. 67
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Record Snapshots to your FTP Server with Motion Detection In this window, enter the settings for the FTP server you wish to record to. Optionally, you can enter settings for a secondary backup FTP server. Local FTP server port: The Default port is 21. To connect to an FTP
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    refer to Configuration > Advanced > Network in the section titled "Using the DCS-2100 With an Internet Browser" (page 47). Click the apply button when finished. Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-2100. X X X X X Back Door X In
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Record Snapshots to your FTP Server with Motion Detection 5 Check the window FTP put snapshots with date and time suffix" 8 Click the "Apply" button to save the settings. Click the apply button when finished. You are now able to record snapshots to your FTP server when
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Using IP Surveillance Software Installing the IP surveillance software Hardware System Requirements Before you begin installing this application software, the hardware system requirements must be checked first. The minimum system requirements
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Click Next. Using IP Surveillance Software The License Agreement window below will appear. Please read the following license agreement carefully. Click Yes to accept this agreement and proceed with the installation. D-Link Systems, Inc. 72
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Next, the User information window below will appear. This window will prompt you to enter the user name and company name. Enter your user name and company name and then click "Next" to continue. You must setup the administrator's password in
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Select the installation directory for this application software and click Next, which is shown in the figure below.You can change the installation directory by clicking Browse. Select a program folder to install the application software and
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software After checking all the setup information in the window shown below, click Next to start the installation of the application. Click Finish, in the window shown below, to finish installation. The program is now installed on your computer. D-
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Launcher Launcher is a controller program that allows users to invoke Monitor or Playback quickly. System Tray Icon The Launcher icon reflects current state of IP surveillance.The icon in the system tray signifies that the IP surveillance
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software When Launcher is locked, the unlock window will appear, prompting for the user password in order to unlock dialog asking for ID and password will appear. The interface for this dialog is covered in previous the section. D-Link Systems, Inc. 77
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Tools: Contains many utilities. Currently only change password is implemented. The change password dialog looks like this: want to exit, and warn users that exiting Launcher will also close Monitor and Playback. D-Link Systems, Inc. 78
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Monitor Program Features of the Monitor Program Traditional Surveillance Features: „ Real-time monitoring „ Pan and Tilt control „ Recording Special Features: The digital surveillance system supports not only the features listed above, but also
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Application Layout and Functionalities This section demonstrates a alert, and configuration menu for camera configurations, global settings, scheduler settings and the user information of this application software.Tips for these operations are
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Layout area: Hard disk status: Common control area: DI/DO control: Alert Message: Using IP Surveillance Software the remote Video Server / Network Camera series product associated with the application. Enter the password for the administrator. D-Link Systems, Inc. 81
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    IP Surveillance Software The Admin Privilege In the Monitor program, the admin has the right to access the DCS-2100 Network Camera through this application software and change the local settings as well. But the admin password for the software is not the same as the admin password for the Internet
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    2100 User's Manual Network Configuration The Layout of the Configuration This section discusses the local settings for the connection and the functional configuration of each camera. If you are interested in the remote settings for each camera, you can refer to "Using the DCS-2100 with an Internet
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Insert To insert a remote network camera to the camera list. Click the Insert button, an "Insert New Channel" dialog will popup, as shown below. Specify the IP address, port, and admin password of the network camera, click the Ok button to
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Delete The deletion of a device is a much easier operation than "insertion". It removes the selected network camera from the camera list. Highlight the camera that you want to delete from the list and click on the Delete button. The selected
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    alert sound and recording. This application software provides options for you to define the triggering criteria for the digital input of the DCS-2100.The alert of the digital input can be defined as high-level triggered or low-level triggered. Recording Settings Record # secs. before event: Once
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Press the left mouse button at the gray index field of the camera you would like to move. Move window, the changes for all camera configurations will be saved and will be applied immediately to the IP surveillance. D-Link Systems, Inc. 87
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Global Settings After completing the connection to each remote Network Camera, we need to configure some global settings for all the cameras. These include the video database directory, the usage of the Hard disk, and options for video display.
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Directory Settings Snapshot directory: The to the right, more space will be available for your camera(s) and conversely, less space will be available for your other applications. If the recording data exceeds this limitation, the new video
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Display Options In the video displaying frame of each channel, there are two status bars. The upper bar contains "Location" (channel number + camera name) in both display frame mode and full screen mode. D-Link Systems, Inc. 0 day 00:01 90
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Backup Settings Using Backup Settings in the global settings window, you can backup recorded data from selected cameras set the size limit of the data that will be backed up. The default size limit is 10MB. The maximum value for this setting
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    drop the channel to the video area. This means that this application software supports real-time recording with and without real-time monitoring for the dedicated video channel. With the motion detection mechanism set in the DCS-2100, the light of the corresponding channel will blink once the motion
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Show the video of a specified channel This section depicts the method of how to show the video of a specific channel in a display window. Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the camera you would like display in the window. Video 1 Step 2: Press
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Removing video from a display window Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the display window that contains the video display window will disappear. All operations above are shown in the figure on the following page. D-Link Systems, Inc. 94
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software The Layout There are six different layouts available, as shown below, for the display windows in the monitor program.You can select between 1 camera, 4 camera, 6, camera, 9 camera, 13 camera, and 16 camera below. PT D-Link Systems, Inc. 95
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software To view an individual camera from the multi-camera will switch to the previous selected multi-camera layout. The position that each video selected. Back PT Input/Output Control Tools IP surveillance includes DI/DO control (Digital Input
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Clicking on the "DI/DO" button shown below, you can switch to the DI/DO controls. The color of the channel number indicates the status of the camera remote sensor input from DI and also trigger the camera by DO switch. PT When the color of a
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software If you have checked the box "Enable Motion Detect" or "Enable Digital Input" on the Camera Configurations > Alert Settings screen, the alert message will show in the window shown above. Once the alert, caused by motion detection or a digital
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Quit: Minimize: Full Screen: Stop Alert Sound: Configuration Menu: By clicking this button, IP surveillance will be closed with the latest settings can be reviewed. The menu includes Camera Configuration, Global Settings, Scheduler, and
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    your default printer. You can drag and drop the video channel to the Trashcan to close the video connection with the DCS-2100. Status Bar The status bar, shown below, displays important information about the IP surveillance program such as: Local Time, Current Login User, Login Time, Software Name
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Using the Scheduler This section discusses the method of how to use the scheduler. Start the Scheduler The scheduler will not be accessible until at least one camera has been added to the camera list. Go to the configuration menu and click on
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Video Channel Selection Area: The video channel selection area provides the IP mode settings. The Secondary schedule consists of event mode settings. Operation want to set a schedule for. Each video channel will display a name, IP address, and
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Primary Schedule Schedule with Time Lines There are two different time-lines: hour unit time-line and week unit time left and the right mouse button. Hour Time-Line In the figure below, the Hour time-line is displayed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 103
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software set settings for the beginning and ending time with them. Note: The time set in "Begin time" must be earlier than that in "End time". Otherwise the settings set the periodical types of the time interval set previously. After the settings settings
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Schedule in Event Mode You can select to that you would like to record while the condition triggers. High: Low: Rising: Falling: D-Link Systems, Inc. Checking this will trigger recording while the digital input is high. The technical name
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Schedule in Continuous mode If you select Continuous mode in the schedule mode selector, it will record continuously during the schedule that is set up by the user. Secondary Schedule Secondary schedule is for recording outside of the primary
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Save As...: This button is used to save the current schedule as another file name instead of the default name. Undo: Click on this full range) „ Full range System control tool: „ Window locker „ System settings D-Link Systems, Inc. 107
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Logging In Before you start the playback program, it is necessary for you to log in to the application software. The figure below shows more convenience while searching recorded video in the IP surveillance database. D-Link Systems, Inc. 108
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Main Areas Display Area The display area is able to show the surveillance database of each camera by time. You can change the video size through the that the pull bar will only function under the normal display mode. D-Link Systems, Inc. 109
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Settings After the main window is shown on the screen, you must modify the settings to make it to work properly. Click on the "Settings" button, shown below, in the system control tool, and the setting dialog will appear on the screen. The
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Modulation Mode: The modulation mode cannot be changed. This depends on how you recorded the video sequence in under the pull bar show the starting and the ending time of the interval individually (as shown below). D-Link Systems, Inc. 111
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Histogram Area The histogram area in the normal display (single frame) mode only shows the events' occurred the selection of the beginning time and the ending time, playback method selector, and alert area selector. D-Link Systems, Inc. 112
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Location Selector The location selector is a control that lets you select the camera you want to see (refer to the figure above). The location name is the same as the camera name (text on video) unless you have specified otherwise. Period
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Play and Slow Play: D-Link Systems, Inc. The supported "Play" button is an the "Stop" button, the start point will be reset to the start of the present period. The " "Forward" button one time. The camera supports a maximum of x16 fast forward play
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Display Adjustment Tool When size. Due to the limitation of the display area size, the maximum zoom in ratio supported is only 2.25:1 for NTSC modulation mode and 1.875:1 for PAL modulation mode. normal display mode. D-Link Systems, Inc. 115
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software Searching Range Adjustment Toolbox When you move the mouse cursor to the alert histogram area, the display , you will get the same functionality as when you change the playback method selector to "Full Range." D-Link Systems, Inc. 116
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Using IP Surveillance Software System Control Toolbox The system control toolbox provides some basic operations for the playback program. The figure below shows the three elements of the system control toolbox, i.e. "Lock Window", "Settings", "Minimize", and "Exit." Lock
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    DCS-2100 Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected. Note: These settings can be configured in your Web browser and while logged into the IP sensitivity and lowest percentage provides the most sensitive setting. 5 After adding the motion window, click on
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    setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Motion Detection in the section titled "Using the DCS-2100 With an Internet Browser" (page 55). Next, run the IP The Secondary Schedule allows you to set a schedule outside the Primary Schedule settings are saved. You do not need to set the
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    save this configuration, click Save As to save this configuration to a folder in your hard drive. This configuration can be used on another system running IP surveillance or can be used as a backup if you need to re-install the IP surveillance software program. D-Link Systems, Inc. 120
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features 1 What is an Internet Camera? The Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC Camera, the Internet
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    Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 7 Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? No, the DCS-2100 Internet Camera is used only on an wireless 802.11g, Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310 can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam). 8 Can the DCS-2100 be connected
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions 11 Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally? This might be caused by network firewall protection. The firewall may need to have some settings changed in order for the Internet Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN.
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Frequently Asked Questions 14 The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it? Adjust the Internet Camera focus manually as described in Adjusting the Internet Camera Focus section (page 127). 15 Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? The video images
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    to utilize the PING command but first you must disconnect Internet Camera from the network. 1 Start a DOS window. 2 Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the Internet Camera. The replies, as illustrated below, will help diagnose any connection problems. D-Link Systems, Inc. 125
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    restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the DCS-2100 will return the system back to a normal state. If the system still has problems after reset, restore the factory settings and install again: RESET: 1 Lightly press and release the reset button on the back of the camera. 2 The LED
  • D-Link DCS-2100 | Product Manual - Page 127
    DCS-2100 User's Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus Adjusting the Camera Focus The DCS-2100 Internet Camera features an interchangeable lens that can be used for different applications as necessary. It supports rotational focus control so the lens can be adjusted to focus under normal and stable
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Remote management Camera configuration and Camera system log can be accessed remotely via Internet Explorer 5.x or above Web browser. Networking Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, DDNS, and UPnP Ethernet
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual General I/O 1 opto-isolated sensor input (max. 12VDC 50mA) 1 relay output (max. 24VDC 1A, 125VAC 0.5A) Technical Specifications Security Administrator and user group protected Password authentication LED indicator Bi-color status indicator Camera specification 1/4 inch
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual ActiveX Operating system Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me or 98SE Browser Internet Explorer 6.x or above Operating Temperature 32° to 122° F Storage Temperature -22° to 167° F Humidity Max 95% RH Safety FCC class B CE class B Technical Specifications D-Link Systems, Inc. 130
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on
  • D-Link DCS-2100 | Product Manual - Page 132
    DCS-2100 User's Manual Time Zone Table Time Zone Table GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from. D-Link Systems, Inc. 132
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    DCS-2100 User's Manual Time Zone Table D-Link Systems, Inc. 133
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    conform to D-Link's then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days ("Warranty Period"), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved
  • D-Link DCS-2100 | Product Manual - Page 135
    DCS-2100 User's Manual Warranty Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of DLink's products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or
  • D-Link DCS-2100 | Product Manual - Page 136
    DCS-2100 User's Manual LINK 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 . THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY
  • D-Link DCS-2100 | Product Manual - Page 137
    DCS-2100 User's Manual Warranty installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office. FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible
  • D-Link DCS-2100 | Product Manual - Page 138
    DCS-2100 User's Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 12/02/04 D-Link Systems, Inc. 138
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