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    Using the DCS-2120 with an Internet Browser....... 29 Home Page Screen 30 Connection Type 31 DCS-2120 Configuration 32 D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual Advanced 32 Tools 46 Status 51 Help 53 Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection 54 Installing the IP surveillance Software 59
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    Table of Contents Networking Basics 141 Check your IP Address 141 Statically Assign an IP Address 142 Technical Specifications 143 Contacting Technical Support 145 Warranty 146 Registration 151 D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 
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    Section 1 - Product Overview PParocdkuacgteOCvoenrtveinetws • D-Link DCS-2120 Wireless Internet Camera with 3G Mobile Video Support • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Antenna • Manual and Software on CD • Quick Install Guide • Camera Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage
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    The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2120 Wireless Internet Camera is a powerful surveillance system that connects wirelessly to your 802.11b/g network. The DCS-2120 features enhanced 802.11b/g and connects wirelessly at a rate of up to 54Mbps1 (Megabits per second). The DCS-2120 differs from
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    Internet Camera can also be used for intruder detection with its motion-detection mode, capture still images and video images for archiving and many more applications. The wireless capability enables you to place the camera where it is inconvenient to install network cables. D-Link DCS-2120 User
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    Power LED begins to flash. Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for 30 seconds. Release the reset button and the Power LED will begin to flash indicating that the DCS-2120's settings are restored back to the factory settings. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 
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    will flash red and blue several times, indicating that the DCS-2120 is conducting a self-test. Upon passing the self-test, the LED will turn blue, indicating a good connection to an Ethernet or wireless connection. A red LED indicates that no connection has been made. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 
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    will light up. The LED will flash red and blue when you first power on the unit. The LED will not turn blue until the camera has received a network IP address. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 
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    fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 10
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    2 - Installation Software Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-2120 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. Click Installation Wizard If
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    Section 2 - Installation Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. Click Next D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 12
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    folder. To install the software into a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. Click Next 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 D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 13
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    Section 2 - Installation Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed. Installation is now complete. Click Finish D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 14
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    IP address of your DCS-2120. If you have a DHCP* server on your network, there will be a valid IP Address displayed here, indicated by a "Yes" under the assigned column. *A DHCP server is a device that supplies IP Addresses to its clients that are on the same network. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless internet camera using the D-Link Installation Wizard. Installation Wizard The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Click Setup D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 16
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    Section 3 - Configuration 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. Click Next D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 17
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    to reset IP address at boot is automatically selected. If you would like to keep your IP address settings, make sure to uncheck this box. Click Next Note: These settings can also be configured on the Advanced > Network page when configuring the camera via a Web Browser. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Network Settings Users can configure the Wireless Network Settings for the camera, by entering the SSID and selecting the Wireless Mode, Channel, TX Rate, > Network screen (page 32) when configuring the camera via a Web Browser. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 19
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Apply to save the configured settings. Users can click Previous to modify changes. Click Apply Click Done D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 20
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    Section 3 - Configuration Upgrade The upgrade window allows users to upload the firmware. If the firmware is older than the current one on the camera, a message will appear indicating this, prompting the user to confirm the uploading. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 21
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    Section 3 - Configuration Enabling UPnP for Windows® XP UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2120 is an UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Add/Remove Windows Components The following screen will appear. Select Networking Services. Click Details Select Universal Plug and Play. Click OK D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 23
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Next Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 24
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    Section 3 - Configuration To view your DCS-2120 Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places. Click DCS-2120 (192.168.0.120). D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 25
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    Section 3 - Configuration After you click on the DCS-2120-120 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2120, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2120 may have a different IP Address. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 26
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    address based on what you used in the Installation Wizard program). The window in the center of your browser is the camera image window. You should now see a video image and hear the audio over your computer speakers from the DCS-2120. If you are having problems, please consult the Troubleshooting
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    the Installer program. This section of the manual will cover how to use the Internet Camera in two methods: • Using the DCS-2120 with an Internet browser and accessing the screens to control and monitor the camera. • Using IP surveillance software with the DCS-2120. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 28
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    ://192.168.0.120). In the example, this address is 192.168.0.120. Your address may differ. If a window appears asking to install a Verisign certificate for authentication Click Yes.This allows the proprietary MPEG 4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 29
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    menu where you can configure the camera settings under the Advanced, Tools, and Status tabs. Zoom: Click the Zoom button below the image to display the digital zoom control panel. Using the bar, you can select to view the image up to 400% of the original size. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 30
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    losses will diminish image quality when bandwidth becomes restricted. TCP Protocol - Packet loss is less likely to occur compared to UDP when bandwidth is restricted. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 31
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    across the top of the Configuration screen. From each tab, different elements of the DCS-2120 can be configured. The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Network, Mail & FTP, DDNS, Access List, Audio/Video, Image Setting, and Motion Detection. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 32
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    Reset IP Address at next boot: DCS-2120 will request a new IP address from the DHCP server everytime it restarts. Once the DCS-2120 is configured, this box should be unchecked at all times. If the box has been checked and the connection is lost, run the Installation Wizard to find the camera's IP
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    default UDP port 554. SSID: (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is dlink. Wireless D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 34
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    Select an ASCII or HEX (hexadecimal) key format. Key index: You can create up to 4 different security keys. Pre-shared key: The Key allows the camera to connect to other devices by using WPA-PSK encryption. Pre-shared key must be 8-63 characters or 64 hex characters. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 35
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    than default port 21. If you find that you want to change the port to a port number other than 21, you will need to specify the port when connecting to the FTP server. For example FTP://68.5.1.81:60 (if you are to use port 60 for your FTP server port) D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    settings only if necessary. Consult with your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you do not have the necessary information. If you cannot connect to the camera, refer to page 7 for camera reset and restore factory settings procedures. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 37
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    name linked to a changing (dynamic) IP address. With most Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that specific connection. With the DCS-2120, you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS-2120 will automatically update your
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    the permission to access the video of the camera. Deny List End IP Address: The ending IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) that does not have the permission to access the video of the camera. Delete Deny List: Remove the customized setting from Deny List. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 39
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    The maximum frame rate will be 30fps for all resolutions. Power line frequency: This option allows the user to choose the frequency of the power line that is used in different region (Power Line Frequency in and select the desired bandwidth. The video quality may be D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 40
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    the video. Check both flip and mirror if the DCS-2120 is to be installed upside down. White Balance: White Balance is related blue lights than a light with lower color temperature. The default setting for the camera is "Auto". Time stamp on video: Select this option to Link DCS-2120 User Manual 41
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    but the received images may have a lag. Note that any slow connection with multiple users will impair performance. Recording settings to compromise between real-time and clear images If you have If the image quality is still not improved, select a lower bit rate. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 42
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    manner. For each video compensation, you can set from among eleven levels ranged from -5 to +5. The default setting is zero for each adjustment. You may use the Preview button and the Restore button to fine-tune they will be affected until the next system start-up. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 43
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    . Percentage: Adjusting the percentage allows you to set a requirement on how much of the motion window must be filled by movement. Example: If you set this to 50%, then the selected window must be half filled by a moving object before it triggers motion detection. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 44
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    will also be outlined in red (Note: remember that you can have up to 3 windows selected for motion detection). You can return to the DCS-2120 Home Page and the monitored window will not be visible, but the red frame will show on the home page when motion is detected. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 45
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    screen. The DCS-2120 is setup without any passwords by default. This allows the ability to access the DCS-2120 (including the Configuration) by anyone as long as the IP address is known. It is recommended that you enter a password to restrict others from accessing your camera. Type a password in the
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    connection connected to the camera, the camera will disable the video streaming for this connection. Enable this option allows this connection to access the image in snapshot mode only. Snapshot interval: The time interval for snapshot update in the snapshot mode. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 47
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    of the time server. Leaving the text box blank will let the DCS-2120 connect to default time servers. Time zone: Used to adjust the hour of time servers for local settings. Update interval: The time interval for camera to update the time settings from a NTP server. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 48
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    detection window(s) to enable the motion triggering. The window(s) can be created in Advanced > Motion Detection page. Sequential: This option enables the snapshot uploading continuously. Snapshot interval: The time interval for continuously snapshot uploading. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 49
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    file and then click on "Upgrade" to apply the firmware to the camera. Click Apply on this screen to restore factory default settings. After confirmation, the system will restart and require the Installation Wizard program to locate the IP address of the DCS-2120. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 50
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    the following configuration options: Device Info and Log. Device Info The Device Info screen lists the following important settings that are currently set for the DCS-2120: • Firmware Version number • Mac Address • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default router address D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 51
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    address of the remote server. Port: The port number of the remote log server. The default port is 514. Current log: View the system log file. The content of the file reveals useful information about camera configuration and connectivity status after the camera boots up. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration Help The help page provides detailed information for the camera's Web interface. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 53
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    page to perform many useful security applications. To upload the snapshots, users can choose either email or FTP according to the user's needs. Both e-mail and FTP use the network settings on the any abnormal movement and then record the snapshots to an FTP server. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 54
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    1 Check "Enable motion detection." 2 Click on "New" to have a new window to monitor video. 3 Enter in a window name. 4 Tune the "Sensitivity" and "Percentage" according to the local environment. under the Advanced tab to set the FTP server settings for the DCS-2120. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 55
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    FTP user name: Specify the user name to access the external FTP server (ex. John Smith). 1st FTP password: Specify the password to access the external FTP server (ex. 12345). 1st FTP remote folder: Specify the destination folder in the external FTP server (ex. snapshot). D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    for the first FTP server. 2nd FTP user name: Specify the user name to access your backup FTP server. 2nd FTP password: Specify the user password to your backup FTP server. 2nd FTP remote folder: Specify the destination folder on your external backup FTP server. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 57
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    the DCS-2120 With an Internet Browser" (page 29). Click the apply button when finished. Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-2120. In this window, to your FTP server when motion detection is triggered. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 58
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    password protection • Scheduled recording for each camera • Email / FTP video snapshots • AVI file export • Motion detection for each camera Click IP surveillance To install IP surveillance, click on the IP surveillance link on the CD included with the Internet Camera. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration The Welcome screen appears. Click Next Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click Yes if you wish to accept the agreement. Click No to exit the installation. Click Yes D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 60
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    User Name and Company Name information. Note: This User Name is not the User Name to log into the IP surveillance program. Click Next You must setup the administrator's password in order to proceed. Input and confirm your password in the window shown below. Click Next D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration Select the installation directory for the IP surveillance software.You can change the installation directory by clicking Browse. Click Next Select the program folder to install the application software. Click Next D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 62
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Next The installation is complete. Click Finish D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 63
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    Launcher will pop up a username/password dialog the first time for menu popup or when Launcher is locked. If a user fails to pass the authentication check, no menu will show up. If a user fails 3 consecutive tries he/she will be locked out for a period of 60 seconds. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 64
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    installation. When Launcher is locked, the unlock window will appear, prompting for the user password in order to unlock. The input area of the dialog will be grayed (disabled) for 60 seconds after 3 consecutive failures. Below is the user interface for Launcher: User Interface D-Link DCS-2120
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    the menu, a dialog asking for ID and password will appear. Monitor start up mode: Users can select whether or not to autorun Launcher when Window boots up. Tools: The Change local admin's password dialog looks like this: The User Management utility looks like this: D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 66
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    will appear prompting for username and password again. Exit: Exits Launcher. If users choose this option, Launcher will show a message box prompting to confirm if users really want to exit, and warn users that exiting Launcher will also close Monitor and Playback. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 67
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    with different monitor layouts • Auto alarm in multiple modes • Account-password protection • Multiple recording modes: Event-driven, Scheduled, and manual recording for each camera. • Just-in-time snapshot • Motion detection with 3 alert windows for each camera D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 68
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    be introduced in detail in the following sections. Misc. Functions Channel Area Layout Area Hard Disk Status Common Control Area DI/DO Control Alert Message D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual Video Area 69
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    video display windows in the Camera series product associated with the dedicated video channel. Alert Message: This tool will display the latest alert messages received by the remote Video Server / Network Camera series product associated with the selected video channel. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    installation. The Admin Privilege In the Monitor program, the admin has the right to access the DCS-2120 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 camera
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    ) password of the camera in order to run the configuration. Once you click Configuration Menu > Camera Configurations for setting each camera, all recording processes will be stopped indicated by a warning window popped up in advance to keep you informed. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 72
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    of each camera. If you are interested in the remote settings for each camera, you can refer to "Using the DCS-2120 with an Internet Browser" camera to the list. Delete: Click to delete a camera from the list. History: Click to view the history of all cameras in the list. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    succeeds, the camera will be inserted to the camera selection list. Once the camera is added, you will see the IP address of the camera and also the port that is opened on the camera (port 80 in this example). The selected camera has been added to the selection list. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 74
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    button will popup a historical camera list, which lists the latest 16 cameras you have inserted into the camera list. Clicking on one camera in the history list will insert the camera into the camera list. The hisrtory list is shown here. Alert and Recording Settings D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 75
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    shown below. This will allow you to rearrange the cameras in an order of your choice. Once the camera is moved to a specified location, the proceeding cameras will then move 1 position up or 1 position down depending on which direction the selected camera was moved. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 76
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    hold the left mouse button at the gray index field of the camera you would like to move. Drag the mouse to your new the left-bottom corner of this window, the changes for all camera configurations will be saved and will be applied immediately to the IP surveillance. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 77
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    display. You can activate the global settings window from Configuration Menu > Global Settings... shown above. All recording processes will be stopped when activating the global settings window, indicated by a warning window popped up in advance to keep you informed. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 78
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    Windows® camera(s) and conversely, less space will be available for your other applications. If the recording data exceeds this limitation, the new video data will replace the oldest data (on a First In First Out (FIFO) basis) when "Cycle Recording" has been checked. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    the user to pan and tilt the camera from the video image. Note: This option does not apply to the DCS-2120 Camera. Alert Sound: You can load a custom *.wav file for the alert triggering sound, or you can select a sound file from the Windows® sound file directory. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 80
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    frame of each channel, there are two status bars. The upper bar contains "Location" (channel number + camera name) and "Remote Time." The lower bar contains "Connection Time" (Day:Hour:Min) and "Recording time be shown in both display frame mode and full screen mode. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 81
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    schedule for each video channel. The main features of the scheduling tool are: • Friendly graphic user interface for schedule editing • Flexible schedule scheme suitable for all applications • Individual schedule for each video channel • Periodic automatic recording D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 82
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    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 Scheduler to launch Area, Primary schedule settings, Secondary schedule settings, and Operation Buttons. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 83
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    that you want to set a schedule for. Each video channel will display a name, an IP address, and the location. Please note that when you switch between video channels in this area, the changes in the schedule of the previous video channel will be saved automatically. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 84
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    by clicking and dragging with the left and the right mouse button. Hour Time-Line In the figure below, the Hour time-line is displayed. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 85
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    will be written back into the whole editing schedule scheme. That means this edited scheduling time interval is valid only after you "Apply" the changes. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 86
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    the following two sections for more information. Motion Detection As shown below, you can check the windows that you would like to record while the motion detection is triggered. Digital Input In the Note: The Digital Input is not available for the DCS-2120 camera. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 87
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    will record whenever an event is triggered. If continuous mode is selected, the camera will begin recording continuously after scheduling settings are saved. These two modes are the same as the primary schedule. Please refer to the previous section for more detail. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 88
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    schedule. Save As...: This button is used to save the current schedule as another file name instead of the default name. Undo: Click on this button to undo all changes for the current schedule since the last save. Close: Click on this button to close the scheduler. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 89
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    , select the location and click the "Delete" button to the right of the Backup Location Select window. After you have set your backup settings in the global settings window, you can backup recorded data by clicking "Backup" in the Configuration Menu, as seen below: D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 90
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    DCS-2120, the cameras will automatically appear in the video area in the order they are connected. Once you have set up the camera in the video channel, the color of the channel number will turn green, indicating that the camera has been added to IP surveillance step. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 91
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    dropped to other windows. If you drag one camera's video to a window that already has its own camera's video, the two cameras will trade display windows. Dragging and dropping is a very convenient way to manipulate the video channels in the IP surveillance Software. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 92
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    Section 3 - Configuration Removing video from a display window Step 1: Move the mouse cursor to the display window that contains the video channel you wish to remove. Step release the left mouse button. The video in the corresponding display window will disappear. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 93
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    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 layout. You can select one of them by buttons to switch the pages, as shown in the figure below. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 94
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    selected. Input/Output Control Tools IP surveillance includes DI/DO control (Digital Input / Digital Output) control and an alert message receiver. Each of these are described in detail on the following pages. Note: The DI/DO is not available in the DCS-2120 camera. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 95
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    MO #1(0,1,1)" means that this is a motion detection alert occurring at 02:41:00 PM in Motion Window 2 and Motion Window 3, for camera #1. If the message "PM 02:41:56=>DI #1" is listed, that means there is an alert triggered by the DI, for camera #1, at 02:41:56 PM . D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 96
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    configuration menu shown below, a dialog box will appear and display the information about the installed version of IP surveillance. The information includes the software name, version, user name, and company. Miscellaneous Functions This section will describe some other miscellaneous functions of
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    IP surveillance can be reviewed. Configuration Menu: The menu includes Camera Configuration, manually record video from the selected channel. Stop: After video recording has been activated, this button allows you to manually stop recording the selected video channel. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    to the Trashcan to close the video connection with the DCS-2120. Status Bar The status bar, shown below, displays information about the IP surveillance program such as: Local Time, Current Login User, Login Time, Software Name, and Software Version. Scheduling D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 99
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    out (from 1:1 to 1:2) • Full screen Flexible searching range adjustment tool: • User input (from full range to 1 second) • Zoom in (from full range to 10 seconds) • Zoom out (up to full range) • Full range System control tool: • Program locking • System settings D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 100
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    in to the application software. The figure below shows the login dialog. For security concerns, only the admin account can log in to this program.To change the password of the admin account convenience while searching recorded video in the IP surveillance database. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 101
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    Area The display area is able to show the surveillance database of each camera by time. You can change the video size Area The status area is located at the bottom of the main window. It tells you the program status information including display mode, display area. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 102
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    under the normal display mode. 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. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 103
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    surveillance database to make the program work properly. AVI File Location: This sets the directory where exported AVI files will be stored. Exported AVI files will be stored in the sub-directory (camera ." 4) Changing the playback method selector to "Time Period." D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 104
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    control. In this mode, the two labels under the pull bar show the starting and the ending time of the interval individually (as shown below). D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 105
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    in the main playback window) will be discussed. Selector Tools The figure below shows the selector tools. They are location selector, period selector for the selection of the beginning time and the ending time, playback method selector, and alert area selector. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 106
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    window that the alert area selector indicates will be highlighted with red rectangle if you checked that window in the settings dialog. The alert area selector will be changed to alert window 0 by default settings when you change the location selector to another window. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    once you press the "Stop" button, the start point will be reset to the start of the present period. Pause/Resume: The "Pause" The camera supports a maximum of x16 fast forward play and minimum of /16 slow forward play. This function helps you browse the surveillance Link DCS-2120 User Manual 108
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    percent to the original 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. If you want to any time when the program is under the normal display mode. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 109
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    For more information about setting this program, please refer to the section titled "Settings." Minimize: Click this button in order to minimize the playback program window. Exit: The playback program will be closed immediately when you click on the "Exit" button. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 110
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    to access settings that affect how the DCS-2120 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 surveillance Program. In this window, follow the steps below to ensure
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    Advanced > Motion Detection in the section titled "Using the DCS-2120 With an Internet Browser" (page 29). Next, run the IP surveillance program. Click on the Configurations button and select Scheduler. use either the Primary Schedule or Secondary Schedule, or both. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 112
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    must first create motion detection windows in the Web configuration page of the camera. Remember the names of the windows and the order in which you running IP surveillance or can be used as a backup if you need to re-install the IP surveillance software program. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 113
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    the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another. To gain access to a WEP network, you be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 114
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    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-2120 User Manual 115
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    the Password is defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of the Internet Camera. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the Internet Camera will not be enabled until the Administrator Password is defined. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 116
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    the D-Link DI-624 Wireless Router • Ethernet based PC for system configuration SETTING UP THE DCS-2120 FOR USE BEHIND A ROUTER Installing a DCS-2120 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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    viewing of the camera over the Internet. 1 Assign a Local IP Address to Your Camera Run the Installation Wizard program from the CD included with the DCS-2120. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-2120. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it
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    2 View the Internet Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by the Installation Wizard program. The DCS-2120 Home Page appears with a window displaying live video
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    can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: There are only two ports that are required to be opened for the DCS-2120, HTTP port and RTSP port. Please refer to page 122 on how to open ports in the router. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 120
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    your router (as shown on the next page). The WAN IP Address will be listed. This will be the address that you will need to type in your Web browser to view your camera over the Internet. Your WAN IP Address will be listed on the router's Status > Device Info page. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 121
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    TCP for HTTP port and both (TCP and UDP) for RTSP port. 5 If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section, click Apply. 6 Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can be accessed at any time. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 122
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    other commonly used Internet ports to 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-2120 User Manual
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    Name of the RTSP protocol. To enter the RTSP streaming address, please follow this format: rtsp://ip address of the camera/live.sdp. To enable mobile device video streaming, you will need to select Configure for mobile viewing (see sample screenshot to the right). D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 124
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    Section 4 - Security Play from RealPlayer The following steps are based on a Nokia 6630 cell phone. Press the Menu button and select Media Select Open Select RealPlayer D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 125
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    Section 4 - Security Select Open When RealPlayer opens, press Options D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 126
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    Section 4 - Security Select Download Select Video Clips Note: 71.34.50.5 is the camera's IP address in this sample. Press Options D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 127
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    Section 4 - Security Select Navigation Options Select Go to web address Input your rtsp address D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 128
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    Section 4 - Security Press Yes, and allow Connection and Loading of the streaming video. Enjoy streaming video on your cellphone. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 129
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    Section 4 - Security Play from PVPlayer Press the Menu button and select PVPlayer Select Open Press the Options button D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 130
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    Section 4 - Security Select Open location Input your rtsp address Note: 71.34.50.5 is the camera's IP address in this sample. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 131
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    Section 4 - Security Enjoy streaming video on your cellphone. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 132
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    ? The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. 7. Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer? No, the DCS-2120 Internet Camera is used only on a wireless 802.11b/g, Ethernet, or Fast Ethernet network. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 133
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 8. Can the DCS-2120 be connected to the network if it consists of only private IP addresses? Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP addresses. 9. Can the DCS-2120 be installed and work if a firewall exists on the network? If a firewall exists
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    Windows error upon running the Installation Wizard: This Windows error will occur if the Internet Camera is connected to a computer that is not properly configured with a valid IP address solve the problem? The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used Link DCS-2120 User Manual 135
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    users. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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    D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 137
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    • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called "hotspots". D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 138
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    on same frequency. Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 139
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    Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 140
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    Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 141
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    Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DCS-2120 User
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    and User Group Protected • Password Authentication IP Surveillance Software • Remotely Manage and Control up to 16 DCS-2120 Internet Cameras • View Up to 16 Cameras on one screen • Supports all Management Functions Provided in Web Interface • Scheduled Motion Triggered, or Manual Recording
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    magnifying the pixels in a selected portion of the image by 4 times. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 144
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    : http://support.dlink.com/contact/ Tech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 9:00pm EST D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.ca email:[email protected] D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 145
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    the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 146
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    Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 147
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    software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link , FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 148
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    from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2006 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 149
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    a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 150
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    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 03/13/2006 D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 151
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