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    Wizard 17 Setup 18 Network Settings 19 Wireless Network Settings 20 Upgrade 22 Enabling UPnP for Windows® XP 23 Testing the DCS-3420 28 Viewing Your DCS-3420 29 Using the DCS-3420 with an Internet Browser....... 30 Home 31 Connection Type 32 Configuration 33 D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    -3420 124 Router Set-Up and Installation 128 Troubleshooting 131 Wireless Basics 134 Networking Basics 139 Check your IP address 139 Statically Assign an IP address 140 Technical Specifications 141 Contacting Technical Support 143 Warranty 144 Registration 149 D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    Section 1 - Product Overview PParocdkuacgteOCvoenrtveinetws • D-Link DCS-3420 Wireless Day & Night Internet Camera • 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 than the one
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    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-3420 Wireless Day & Night Internet Camera is a powerful surveillance system that connects wirelessly to your 802.11b/g* network. The DCS-3420 differs from a conventional PC Camera because it is a standalone system with a
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    The 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 means you can place the camera where it is inconvenient to install network cables. D-Link DCS-3420 User
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    Hardware Overview Microphone Connector The DCS-3420 Wireless Day & Night Internet Camera has an internal microphone built- network port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    IP camera DCS-3420 Internet Camera's back panel and is labeled 12V DC with a single socket to supply power to the Internet Camera. Reset Button Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and held until the Power LED flashes through its cycle twice. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    . The light may cycle on and off and your computer may show an intermittent loss of connectivity, this is normal until you have configured your Internet Camera. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 
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    the Internet Camera bottom socket cavity. Attach the camera stand to the Internet Camera and station it for your application. There are holes located in the base of the camera stand allowing the Internet Camera to be mounted to the ceiling, or any wall securely. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual Socket
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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-3420 User Manual 11
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    Software Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-3420 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 the CD
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    Section 2 - Installation Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. Click Next D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 13
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    folder. To install the driver 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-3420 User Manual 14
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    Section 2 - Installation Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed. Installation is now complete. Click Finish D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 15
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    the DCS-3420 and an IP Address. 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-3420 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-3420 User Manual 17
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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-3420 User Manual 18
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    the camera by entering the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. The option to reset IP address at next boot is automatically selected. If you would like to keep your IP address settings, make sure to uncheck this box. Click Next D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 19
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    - Configuration Wireless Network Settings Users can configure the Wireless Network Settings for the camera, by entering the SSID and selecting the Wireless Mode, Channel on the Advanced > Network screen (page 33) when configuring the camera via a Web Browser. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 20
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Apply to save the configured settings. Users can click Previous to modify changes. Click Apply D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 21
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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 screen shot will appear indicating this, prompting the user to confirm the uploading. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 22
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    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-3420 is an UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to
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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-3420 User Manual 24
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Next Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 25
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    To view your DCS-3420 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 DCS-3420-120. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 26
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    your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-3420, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-3420 may have a different IP Address. (Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows® XP, similar screens will appear in Windows® 2000.) D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    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-3420. If you are having problems, please consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual (page 131). D-Link DCS-3420
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    IP surveillance software from the CD. This section of the manual will cover how to use the Internet Camera in two methods: • Using the DCS-3420 with an Internet browser and accessing the screens to control and monitor the camera. • Using IP surveillance software with the DCS-3420. D-Link DCS-3420
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    Section 3 - Configuration Using the DCS-3420 with an Internet Browser Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for your Internet Camera (http://192.168.0.120). In the example proprietary MPEG4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 30
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    the Connection Type button to change settings related to the camera connection. Configuration: Click on the Configuration button to access the configuration menu where you can Volume Control: volume. Mute Click to mute the camera's microphone. Microphone: D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 31
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    to the DCS3420 successfully, the network is protected by a firewall that only allows the HTTP Port (80) to be opened. If the user's network does not require the use of a firewall, the UDP protocol is recommended. Click the Home tab to return to the DCS-3420 Home page. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    through a DSL modem, and the ISP (Internet Service Provider) requires you to use PPPoE for the Internet connection. Input the authentication information from your ISP into these fields. Note: The Internet (WAN) IP Address of the PPPoE will be sent through the email. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 33
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    web interface. UDP audio port: Can be set to a port other than the default port 5002. A corresponding port must be opened on your firewall. UDP video port: Can be set to a port other than the default port 5003. A corresponding port must be opened on your firewall. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 34
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    Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. Short Preamble is the defaultsetting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 35
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    the network. Shared Authentication- Allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. Key Lenght: Select the key length, either 64 or 128 bits. Key Format: Select an ASCII or hexadecimal key format. Default Key: You can create up to 4 different security keys. D-Link DCS-3420
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    name for the second SMTP name 2: server. SMTP The password used to log into the second password 2: e-mail account. (The password will appear as dots instead of entered characters.) Recipient email The e-mail address of recipients for the address: secondary server. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 37
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    default password that was setup with the account to access the FTP server. password camera is behind a router protected by a firewall. Mode: 2nd FTP The 2nd FTP server serves as a backup FTP server. server: 2nd FTP user The account name to access the FTP server. name: D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    IP address. Enable DDNS: Check to enable the DDNS function. Provider: Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the drop down menu. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username/E-mail: Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS server. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    Key: Enter your password or key used to connect to the DDNS server. UPnP: UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals.The DCS-3420 is a UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your operating
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    : Horizontally rotate the video. Check both flip and mirror if the DCS-3420 is to be installed upside down. Improve efficiency If the camera works in a multi-user environment, the user can enable this option the date and time locate on the corner of the picture. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 41
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    , instead of setting the Bit rate. Otherwise, fix the bit rate according to your actual network speed and set the frame rate to 30. If the image quality is low, select a lower frame rate above 15. If the image quality is still not improved, select a lower bit rate. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 42
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    : The audio is disabled in both directions. Improve audio If the Network Camera works in a low quality in low bandwidth network environment, the User bandwidth environment: can check this option to improve music and speech and 8Kbps is suitable for speech only. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 43
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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 and Restore button to fine-tune the image , they will be effective until the next system start-up. D-Link DCS-3420 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-3420 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-3420 User Manual 45
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    . 20 user accounts can be added in maximum. Guest Account: This option allows a user to connect to a camera with view-only privileges. User name is demo. No password is required. This is useful for demonstrations and keeps guests separate from users with accounts. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 46
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    the Internet whenever the DCS-3420 starts up. NTP Server: The IP address or domain name of the timeserver. Leaving the text box blank will let the DCS-3420 connect to the default time servers. Time Zone: Used to adjust the hour of time servers for local settings. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 47
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    all the time for the above except for the times scheduled. schedule: Snapshot Interval: The camera will send snapshots at the specified intervals to the external server. Delay second(s) Sets the time delay between triggered events. before detecting next event: D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 48
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    reset the external device at the digital output back to the original state. Sequential The camera will send snapshots to the external server (FTP, Email) continuously, based on the snapshot external FTP server will be refreshed at the specified interval. omitted, D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 49
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    Configuration Default Click Apply on this screen to restore the factory default settings. After confirmation, the system will restart and require the Installation Wizard software program to locate the IP address of the DCS-3420. For hard reset, please refer to page 7. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 51
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    Section 3 - Configuration Log The content of the log file reveals useful information about the current configuration and connection logged after the DCS-3420 starts up. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 52
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    Section 3 - Configuration Help The help page provides detailed information of the camera's web interface. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 53
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    email or FTP according to the user's needs. Both e-mail and FTP use the network settings on the network page. This section describes how to enable motion detecting and record snapshots to an FTP server the Advanced tab to set the FTP server settings for the DCS-3420. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 54
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    server The port of the FTP server. The default is port: 21 for an external FTP site. 1st FTP user Specify the user name to access the name: external FTP server (e.g. John Smith). 1st FTP Specify the password to access the external password: FTP server (e.g. 12345). D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 55
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    . The default is 21 for an external FTP site. 2nd FTP user name: Specify the user name to access your backup FTP server. 2nd FTP password: Specify the user password to your external FTP server if your camera is behind a router protected passive mode: by a firewall. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 56
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    refer to Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP in the section titled "Using the DCS-3420 With an Internet Browser" (page 30). Click the apply button when finished. Next, click the Applications button snapshots to your FTP server when motion detection is triggered. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 57
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    input (DI) that is used for connecting a diversity of external alarm devices to the Internet Camera such as IR-Sensors and alarm relays. The digital input is used for connecting external alarm DI+INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC) 4 DI-INPUT (Initial state of DI is low) D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 58
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    of the camera I/O port. Configuring Your Camera for External Trigger Based Recording To configure your camera to record when triggered by an external device, you must first set your SMTP or FTP settings in order to send snapshots to your email account or FTP server. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 59
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    the DCS-3420. In this window, enter the settings for the SMTP or FTP server to which recorded snapshots will be sent. For detailed information about each setting, please refer to Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP (page 37). Click the Apply button when finished. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 60
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    Next, click the Applications button under the Tools tab to set the application settings for the DCS-3420. In this window, follow the steps below to set the application settings for snapshots to , based on triggered recording, to your email account or FTP server. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 61
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    turning clockwise or counterclockwise Note: You can further adjust the Internet Camera's image quality through the web configuration under: Configuration > Advanced > Video Please refer to the Configuration > Advanced > Video section (page 40) for further details. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 62
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    operation is required in glaring light environment, it is recommended to use an iris lens. The Internet Camera is designed for indoor usage and if your application requires prolonged exposure to sunlight, a sun visor is recommended to protect the Internet Camera. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 63
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    factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the DCS-3420 will return the system back to a normal state. If the system still has problems defaults will result in the loss of any previous settings and will require running the IP Installer to find the camera's IP address. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    password protection • Scheduled recording for each camera • Email / FTP video snapshots • AVI file export • Motion detection for each camera To install IP surveillance, click on the IP surveillance link on the CD included with the Internet Camera. Click IP surveillance D-Link DCS-3420 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-3420 User Manual 66
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    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-3420 User Manual 67
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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-3420 User Manual 68
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Next The installation is complete. Click Finish D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 69
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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-3420 User Manual 70
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    , the default Username is "admin". The password is the password provided during 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-3420 User Manual
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    mode, whenever users want to invoke the menu, a dialog asking for ID and password will appear. The interface for this dialog is covered in previous the section. Monitor Change local admin's password dialog looks like this: The User Management utility looks like this: D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 72
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    out user from IP surveillance. After logging 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-3420 User Manual
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    cameras 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-3420 User Manual
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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-3420 User Manual Video Area 75
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    Video Server/ Network 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-3420 User Manual 76
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    Monitor program, the admin has the right to access the DCS-3420 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. You can change the settings of each selected
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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-3420 User Manual 78
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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-3420 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-3420 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-3420 User Manual 80
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    History Clicking the History 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 history list is shown here. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 81
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    an alert sound and recording. Digital input alert: This application software provides options for you to define the triggering criteria for the digital input of the camera. The alert of the digital input can be defined as high-level triggered or low-level triggered. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 82
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    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. Press and hold the left mouse button at the gray index field of the camera you would like to move. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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    (to the 12th row in this example). Once you click the Save button in 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-3420 User Manual 84
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    Configuration Global Settings After completing the connection to each remote Network Camera, we need to configure the global settings for all the cameras. These include the video database directory, the usage warning window popped up in advance to keep you informed. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 85
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    the default 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-3420 User Manual
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    Windows® sound file directory. Modulation Mode: You must select the input signal format (NTSC or PAL) for displaying the original resolution of video stream from DCS-3420. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 87
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    The upper bar contains "Location" (channel number + camera name) and "Remote Time." The lower bar contains "Connection Time" (Day:Hour:Min) and "Recording time" (Day: Hour:Min). All of them, shown in the in both display frame mode and full screen mode. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 0 day 00:01 88
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    The scheduler allows the user to schedule recordings from the selected video channel of the DCS-3420. Through both the graphic user interface and time period selection options, you will be • Individual schedule for each video channel • Automatic recording D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 89
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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-3420 User Manual 90
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    Schedule: The Primary schedule consists of the day time-line, week time-line, begin 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-3420 User Manual
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    in the same schedule. Before you begin, make sure that you select "Once" if you want to choose the days to record on. Week Time-Line In the figure below, Week time-line is displayed. It includes the time Time-Line In the figure below, the Hour time-line is displayed. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 92
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    " selectors shown below. The first unit of these two selectors is the date picker. You can select day with it to set the beginning time and the ending time for the recording interval. The second and third time interval is valid only after you "Apply" the changes. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 93
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    In the figure below, there are four conditions for the digital input. Check the condition that you would like to record while the condition triggers. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 94
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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-3420 User Manual 95
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    for saving changes to the current schedule. Save As...: This button is used to save the current schedule as another file name instead of the default name. Close: Click on this button to close the scheduler. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 96
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    the size limit of the data that will be backed up. The default size limit is 10MB. The maximum value for this setting depends on the locations to backup by clicking the checkbox next to the location/camera name. To delete a location, select the location and click the D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 97
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    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. Blink: With the motion detection mechanism set in the DCS-3420, the light of the corresponding channel will blink once the motion
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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-3420 User Manual 99
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    , release the left mouse button. The video in the corresponding display window will disappear. All operations above are shown in the figure on the following D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 100
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    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 clicking on a layout icon. In to switch the pages, as shown in the figure below. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 101
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    area will switch to the previous selected multi-camera layout. The position that each video channel 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. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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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-3420 User Manual 103
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    the software name, version, user name, and company. Miscellaneous Functions This section will describe some other miscellaneous functions of the icons shown below. The icons, from left to right, are Quit, Minimize, Full Screen, Stop Alert Sound, and Configuration Menu. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual
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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-3420 User Manual
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    can to close the video connection with the DCS-3420. 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, and Software Version. Scheduling D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 106
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    to 1 second) • Zoom in (from full range to 10 seconds) • Zoom out (up to full range) • Full range System control tool: • Window locker • System settings D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 107
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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-3420 User Manual 108
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    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 display adjustment tool and the playback adjustment tool will be shown in the same place of the control area. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 109
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    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-3420 User Manual 110
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    use the snapshot to export them. Exporting bitmap files will be stored in the sub-directory (camera name) under the directory you set here. Modulation Mode: The modulation mode cannot be changed. Full Range." 4) Changing the playback method selector to "Time Period." D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 111
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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-3420 User Manual 112
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    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-3420 User Manual 113
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    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 be changed to alert window 0 by default settings when you change the location selector to another window. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 114
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    that period when you click on the "Forward" button one time. Fast Play and Slow Play: The camera supports a maximum of x16 fast forward play and minimum of /16 slow forward play. This function helps you is set will be shown in the second column of status area. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 115
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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-3420 User Manual 116
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    the login dialog will appear. To return to the main window, you need to re-enter the admin's password again. Settings: The settings dialog will pop up when you click the "Settings" button. For more be closed immediately when you click on the "Exit" button. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 117
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    the DCS-3420 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 display. You can add up to 3 motion windows to trigger recording. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 118
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    the section titled "Using the DCS-3420 With an Internet Browser" (page 30). Next, run the IP surveillance program. Click on the the ending time. Schedule recording can be configured by minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months. The Secondary Schedule allows you to set D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 119
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    the recording schedule to occur Once or Every day. 2 Set the date, time-line, and the Web configuration page of the camera. Remember the names of the windows IP surveillance or can be used as a backup if you need to re-install the IP surveillance software program. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 120
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    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 must know the HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 121
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    access to a wireless network based on a 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-3420 User Manual
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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-3420 User Manual 123
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    the D-Link DI-624 Wireless Router • Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting Up the DCS-3420 For Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS-3420 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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    Area Network (LAN) until the router is configured to allow remote 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-3420. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-3420
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    this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on your LAN. Click on the Configuration button on the left side of the display. Scroll to the bottom of the Network Configuration page (see page 127) to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 126
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    , these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: HTTP port, UDP Audio Channel port and UDP Video channel port needs to be opened for the DCS-3420. Please refer to page 129 for instruction. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 127
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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-3420 User Manual 128
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    and both (TCP and UDP) for Audio and Video channel 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-3420 User Manual 129
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    other commonly used Internet ports to 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-3420 User Manual
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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-3420 Internet Camera is used only on an wireless 802.11g, Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 131
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    server you may have running on your network. The default router setting might be a possible reason. Check that the configuration of the router settings allow the Internet Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN. Please refer to page 129 for more information. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 132
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    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. Turn off DHCP from the Network Settings Advanced > Image Setting section on Page 44 for detailed information. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 133
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    . 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-3420 User Manual 134
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    network. Why 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 , golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 135
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    everyone is using it, whether it's for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access • network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 136
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    D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 137
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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-3420 User Manual 138
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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-3420 User Manual 139
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    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-3420 User
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    inch color CCD sensor • 0.5 Lux/F2.0 • AGC/AWB/AES/BLC • Electronic shutter: 1/60 ~ 1/100,000 second • Standard CS mount type lens, 6mm, F2.0 • Supports DC iris lens • Supports day and night IR lens Power • 12VDC 1.5A, external power supply • Consumption: MAX 9.4W D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 141
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    throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 142
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    customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com/contact/ Tech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800
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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-3420 User Manual 144
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    Link's option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link's functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 145
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    manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link NONINFRINGEMENT. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 146
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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-3420 User Manual 147
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local DLink office. D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 148
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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 May 19, 2006 D-Link DCS-3420 User Manual 149
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