System Requirements • Internet Explorer 5.x or above • CPU: Pentium III, 800MHz or above (Required for use with IP Surveillance software) • Memory Size: 128MB (256MB recommended) • VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector located on the Internet Camera’s back panel and attach it to the network.
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Configuring your camera with IP Installer Insert the DCS-2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click on Install Software Click on IP Installer This is the first screen that will appear. If the IP installer does not display any devices, lightly insert a paper clip into the reset opening on the unit’s rear panel until...
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Configuring your camera with IP Installer (continued) The IP Installer will now show a MAC address of the DCS-2000 and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct depending on what you have your DCS-2000 connected to.) If you have a DHCP* server on your network, a valid IP Address will be displayed here.
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After you click on the Link but- ton, IP Installer will automati- cally open your Internet browser to the IP Address of the DCS- 2000, in this example it is: http:/ /192.168.0.100. Your DCS-2000 may have a different IP Address.
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2000 is a UPnP enabled internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure.
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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) Click Add/Remove Windows Components The following screen will appear: Select Networking Services (Communications in Windows Me) Click Details Select Universal Plug and Play Click...
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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) Click Next Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish...
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The last three digits (100), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera’s IP address (in this example, 198.168.0.100). After you click on the DCS-2000- 100 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2000, in this example it is: http:// 192.168.0.100.
Click Configuration There are five tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. Each tab displays different configuration elements of the DCS-2000. The Advanced tab is the default screen in Configuration and Network is the default selection under Advanced. Uncheck...
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Go to the Tools tab and put in a password for security purposes. Select Tools Enter the adminstrative password and confirm it. Click Save then “X” at top right-hand corner of your browser to close the page. The installation and configuration of the DCS-2000 Internet Camera is now complete.
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You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website, or by phone.