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USER MANUAL DCS-942L VERSION 1.0 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 2
obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. Please refer to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current information. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date November 03, 2011 Description DCS-942L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.01 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 3
Setup Wizard 23 Network 27 Wireless 29 DDNS 30 Image Setup 31 Audio and Video 32 Time and Date 33 Video Clip 34 Snapshot 35 SD Recording 36 Motion Detect 37 SD Management 38 Maintenance 39 Admin 39 System 40 Firmware Upgrade 41 Status 42 Device Info 42 Log 43 D-Link DCS-942L - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 4
Wireless Security 44 What is WEP 44 What is WPA 45 Configuring the DCS-942L with a Router 46 Troubleshooting 52 Wireless Basics 56 Wireless Modes 60 Networking Basics 61 Check your IP address 61 Statically Assign an IP Address 62 Technical Specifications 63 D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 5
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtvenietws • DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day & Night Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Manual and Software on CD • Quick Install Guide • Mounting Kit Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 6
installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network. The DCS-942L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and costeffective home security solution. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 7
Intranet or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-942L anytime, anywhere in the world. Broad Range of Applications With today's high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can provide the ideal solution for delivering live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 8
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View IR Sensor Camera Lens Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) for motion detection IR LED Microphone D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 8 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 9
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side View Micro SD card slot D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 9 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 10
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Headphone/ Speaker Jack Power Receptor Power LED Reset WPS LED WPS Button Ethernet Port Camera Stand D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 10 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 11
Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the rear panel of the DCS-942L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located back on the DCS-942L is illuminated. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 11 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 12
frequency sources (such as microwave ovens), 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-942L User Manual 12 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 13
optical drive to start the autorun program. The CD-ROM will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the Installation Wizard, which will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 13 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 14
. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router, please refer to your router's User Manual. WPS Button The DCS-942L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 14 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 15
registering your DCS-942L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to the following: D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 15 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 16
camera's cable connections and make sure they are secure. • Check to make sure that the LED on your camera is lit solid green. If you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your package. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 17
by default. If the camera is available, a Live Video feed will be displayed. Video will be shown at VGA resolution (640x480) if viewing your camera from a PC on the same local network, or at QVGA resolution (320x240) if viewing your camera from a PC on a remote network. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 18
MAC address of your device. Camera Displays the time and date that your device was activated on: added to mydlink. Advanced You can set up advanced configuration by clicking Setting: Advanced Setting Button. Delete Camera: You can remove your camera by clicking Delete Camera button. D-Link DCS-942L - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 19
the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Mozilla Firefox. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard. If you did not create a password, the default password is blank. After entering your password, click OK. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 20
computer to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode. The Java application can be downloaded free from Sun's web site (http://www.java.com). Live Video A Live feed of video from the camera is displayed upon logging into the camera's web interface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 20 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 21
Section 4 - Configuration Icon D-Link DCS-942L User Manual Button Name Profile buttons Full Screen button Snapshot button Video recording button Storage folder button Listen button Talk button IR LED On/Off button Zoom buttons Function Use these buttons to switch between video profiles. Refer to - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 22
to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Alternatively, if you prefer to have finer control over settings, you can manually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 22 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 23
gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to a different subnet. Optional Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to IP addresses. Optional Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to backup the Primary DNS. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 24
mail address used to connect to the DDNS. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 25
saving, check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable drop down menus so that you can set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. Click Next to continue. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 25 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 26
Section 4 - Configuration A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation. If you are happy with the selected configuration, click Apply otherwise click Back to make the required changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 26 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 27
to IP addresses. Optional Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to backup the Primary DNS. PPPoE Settings: If you are using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE account. You can get this information from your Internet service provider (ISP). D-Link - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 28
. The default port is 554. Enable this setting to configure your camera as a UPnP device in the network. Apple: Checking the Bonjour box will allow the camera to be discoverable on the network and visible to Apple devices. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 28 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 29
by other wireless devices within your network. When there is an interference from the wireless networks that overlap with one another, you may change the channel to obtain maximum performance for your connection. Click the Save Settings button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 29 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 30
your username or e-mail address used to connect to the DDNS. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. Timeout: You can setup how often the camera notifies the DDNS server of its current global IP address by entering a whole number in hours. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 30 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 31
video. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be checked. Frequency: Adjusts the video output. By default this is set to Auto but you may override the setting by manually . Change to the image settings are effective immediately. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 31 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 32
from QuickTime or a mobile device. Day/Night Mode: Allows you to control the IR LEDs on the front of the camera. Audio Setup: Allows you to enable or disable and adjust the volume level of the speaker and microphone. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 32 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 33
will synchronize your camera with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your camera. Set the Date and Time Manually: Select this to set the time manually. Copy your Computer's Time Click to synchronize the time Settings: information from your PC. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 33 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 34
5 seconds before the event to ensure the event is captured and the maximum duration of the video clip. Target: Select where you want the video clip to be sent. It may be uploaded to an FTP or E-mailed to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 34 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 35
camera via FTP or E-MAIL when a trigger is activated. Snapshot: Check this box to enable the Snapshot function. Trigger By: Select whether the event is triggered by Motion, Schedule or if the video mailed to an e-mail address. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 35 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 36
video. Video you can set recording codec from profile 2 (MPEG4/H.264), pre-event recording, and postevent recording from Audio and Video. SD Card: You can set snapshot/video files to be deleted when the system requires storage space for new snapshot/video files. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 36 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 37
to remove the blocks and stop the camera from monitoring that area of the picture. Clear: Clears all motion detection areas from the picture. Refresh Image: Updates the image with a new one at the time the button is pressed. Click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 37 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 38
Card. Format SD Card: Click this icon to automatically format the SD Card and create folder for video. Delete: Click the checkbox in front of the Delete button to select all the files and catalogs page, maximum 100 files. Pages: Show the current and total pages. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 38 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 39
camera. Admin Password Setting: To change your password, enter your current password and then enter the new one in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Add User Account: Create a new user for accessing the video . It can also be set to flicker on and off. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 39 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 40
Section 4 - Configuration System This section allows you to save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 40 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 41
the firmware on your DCS-942L, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive. Locate the file on your local hard drive by using the Browse button. Then, click the"Upload"button to start the firmware upgrade. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 42
Section 4 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays detailed information about your device and network settings. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 42 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 43
Section 4 - Configuration The system log records camera events that have occurred. Log D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 43 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 44
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-942L User Manual 44 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 45
or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 45 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 46
Cable • A Wired or Wireless router such as the D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Router • Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting up the DCS-942L for Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS-942L Network Camera on your network is an easy 4-step procedure: 1. Assign a local IP address to your network - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 47
a Local IP Address to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with the DCS-942L. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-942L. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router. Write down this IP Address for - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 48
The Setup > Network page displays the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment). Note: Both the HTTP port and RTSP port are required to be opened for the DCS-942L. D-Link DCS-942L User - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 49
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-942L User Manual 49 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 50
) for RTSP and both (TCP and UDP) for 5556 - 5559 ports. 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-942L User Manual 50 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 51
are the same, so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to open ports. Enter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router. Please make sure to check the box next to the camera name on the Virtual Server List to enable your settings. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 51 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 52
and manage your camera's settings when you're away from home. To enable Remote Access, simply go through the Camera Installation Wizard included on the Installation CD that came in your package. You can also download the wizard from the following websites: DCS-942L: http://DCS-942L.mydlink.com After - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 53
the Network Camera isn't conflicting with any Web 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 Network Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 53 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 54
Network Camera can only be installed indoors. Do not install this camera in a place where IR interference can be a problem. IR interference can be found close to glass doors or windows, where direct sunlight can cause interference or in the path of car headlights. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 54 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 55
- Troubleshooting - Do not install this camera next to or in front of an air conditioner outlet or vent. - Do not install this camera close to wireless devices of an object is required for detection. - Install this camera on a firm, static, anti-shock surface. D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 55 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 56
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-942L User Manual 56 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 57
locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it's for home, office, business, D-Link has a D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 57 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 58
Appendix A - Wireless Basics wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access • Surf the Web, check email, instant message, network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DCS-942L User Manual 58 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 59
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-942L User Manual 59 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 60
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-942L User Manual 60 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 61
B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 62
. 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-942L - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 63
7, Mac OS RESET BUTTON • Reset to factory default VIDEO Codecs • H.264 • Mpeg4 • Mjpeg VIDEO FEATURES • Adjustable image size and quality • Time stamp and text overlay • Flip and Mirror BUILT-IN NETWORK INTERFACE • 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet • 802.11b/g/n WLAN WIRELESS Link DCS-942L User Manual 63 - D-Link DCS-942L | User Manual - Page 64
Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection D-Link DCS-942L User Manual Power • Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Output: 5 V DC, 1.2 A • External AC-to-DC switching power adapter DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) • Including the bracket and stand: 65.8 x 65 x 126 mm • Camera only: 27.2 x 60 x 96 mm WEIGHT
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USER MANUAL
DCS-942L
VERSION 1.0