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Page 2: Manual Overview
Manual Overview D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Time Schedule ..............34 Time and Date ...............35 mydlink Portal ..............14 Maintenance .................36 Camera Status ................15 Admin ................36 Live Video ..................16 System................37 Camera Settings ................17 Firmware Upgrade ............38 Camera Info ..................18 Device Info ..............39 Active User ..............40 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... - Page 4 Table of Contents Wireless Security .............41 What is WEP? ................41 What is WPA? ................42 Configuring the DCS-940L with a Router ....43 Troubleshooting ..............49 Wireless Basics ..............52 Wireless Modes ................56 Networking Basics ............57 Check your IP address ...............57 Statically Assign an IP Address ..........58 Technical Specifications ..........59...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • DCS-940L Wireless N H.264 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 with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. -
Page 6: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-940L Wireless N H.264 Network Camera. The DCS-940L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-940L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. -
Page 7: Features
Features Simple to Use The DCS-940L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-940L supports in ActiveX mode for Interet Explorer . Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Camera Lens Power and Link LED Microphone D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 9: Rear View
Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View WPS LED WPS Button Ethernet Port Power Receptor Audio Out Reset Camera Stand D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 10: Installation
Attach the external power supply to the power receptor located on the rear back panel of the DCS-940L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. Power is confirmed when the green LED Power indicator located below the lens on the DCS-940L is illuminated. -
Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations
Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. -
Page 12: Camera Installation Wizard
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s 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-940L User Manual... -
Page 13: Wps - Push Button Setup
WPS feature. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router, please refer to your router’s User Manual. The DCS-940L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot. -
Page 14: Mydlink Portal
Portal After registering your DCS-940L 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:... -
Page 15: Camera Status
• 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-940L User Manual... -
Page 16: Live Video
In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be selected 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-940L User Manual... -
Page 17: Camera Settings
Camera Settings The Camera Settings tab allows you to access your camera’s configuration interface. To open your camera’s configuration interface, click Camera web page and enter the password exactly as listed on the Camera Settings page. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 18: Camera Info
Displays the MAC address of your device. Device Displays the time and date that your device was added to mydlink. activated On: Support: This section provides you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your product. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 19: Configuration
After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS-940L. At the end of the wizard, click Go To Camera, or enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Internet Explorer . - Page 20 Section 4 - Configuration When you connect to the home page of your camera, you will be prompted to download ActiveX. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
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Page 21: Network Setup
TCP ports 80. A corresponding port must be opened on the router. For example, if the port is changed to 1010, users must type http://192.168.0.100:1010 instead of only “http://192.168.0.100”. UPnP Settings: Enable this setting to configure your camera as an UPnP device in the network. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 22: Wireless
Mode: transmission point of all wireless devices. Ad-Hoc is a wireless connection used without an access point, where your DCS-940L is directly connecting to your PC. This is done using the on-board wireless adapter on the DCS- 940L connected to a wireless adapter on the PC. -
Page 23: Ddns
Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. User Name: Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 24: Image Setup
Allows you to click drop down list to adjust the Night Mode level. Flip Image: Select this box to vertically flip the video. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be checked. Mirror: Horizontally flip the video. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 25: Video
The compression format used when viewing your camera. Fill in the RTSP path and allows the user to connect by rtsp mode. RTSP Path: 3GPP Path: Fill in the 3GPP path and allows the user to connect by 3GPP mode. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 26: Audio
Enabling audio setting will allow you to listen to audio from the camera through your PC’s audio output. Note: Please wait a few seconds for the camera to adjust the audio after the setting has been selected. Audio Settings: You may Enable or Disable the camera audio feed. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 27: Mail
Step 8 - Click the Test button to send a test e-mail will be sent to the e-mail account listed above. Note: If you want to use the Yahoo SMTP server, the SMTP server address will be different between each registered region. And it only supports the SMTP server port number 465 for the SSL-TLS. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 28: Ftp
Specifies the destination folder in the external FTP server. Port: Default is port 21. If changed, external FTP client program must change the server connection port accordingly. Create the Allows the user to create the folder or not. folder: D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... - Page 29 2. Multi-JPEG (With Record File Setting), only with JPEG compression format. 3. Single JPEG (Single File with Interval Setting) Pre and Post Pre Alarm and Post Alarm setups for video start and end Alarm Record: time when motion detected. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
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Page 30: Time And Date
Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your camera. Copy your Click to synchronize the time information from your PC. Computer’s Time Settings: Set the Date Select this to set the time manually. and Time Manually: D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... - Page 31 (E-Mail or FTP) Interval: The frequency of the snapshot interval can also be configured from 1 to 50000 seconds. File Name: The user could edit the file name while sending the snapshot image via E-Mail or FTP. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
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Page 32: Maintenance
A maximum of 8 user accounts can be added into the user list. User List: Displays the account names of authorized users. Language: There are “Traditional Chinese”, “Simplified Chinese” and “English” three options can be selected. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 33: Backup And Restore
Restore To You may reset your camera and restore the Factory Default: factory settings to your camera by clicking. Reboot Device: This will restart your camera. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... -
Page 34: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Your current firmware version and date will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the D-Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware versions available. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-940L, please download and save the latest firmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local hard drive. -
Page 35: Device Info
Section 4 - Configuration Status Device Info This section displays all the details information about your device and network settings. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual... - Page 36 Section 4 - Configuration Logs Logs Sort by System Logs, Motion Detection Logs and I/O Logs. In addition, System Logs and I/O Logs won’t lose data due to power failure. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
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Page 37: Wireless Security
Section 5 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DCS-940L offers the following types of security: • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. -
Page 38: What Is Wpa
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase 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-940L User Manual... -
Page 39: Configuring The Dcs-940L With A Router
DCS-940L, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. After you have completed the setup of the DCS-940L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address. -
Page 40: Network Setup
Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Network Camera by the DCC program. The DCS-940L Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera. You are able to view this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on your LAN. - Page 41 The Setup > Network Setup 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-940L. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
- Page 42 Router Set-Up and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-655 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the DIR-655 by following the steps outlined in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide.
- Page 43 The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-940L over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-940L are blocked from access over the Internet.
- Page 44 800. Not all routers 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-940L User Manual...
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-940L. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista® and XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) - Page 46 Make sure that 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-940L User Manual...
- Page 47 You may also need to change the security settings on your browser to allow the ActiveX plug-in to be installed. If you are using Internet Explorer with a version number lower than 6, then you will need to upgrade your Web browser software in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Network Camera. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
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Page 48: Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless* connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. - Page 49 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 has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
- Page 50 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 wireless solution for it.
- Page 51 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a 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.
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Page 52: Wireless Modes
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DCS-940L wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. -
Page 53: 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. -
Page 54: Statically Assign An Ip Address
® Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. -
Page 55: Technical Specifications
• MPEG4( for 3GPP only) • NTP Client (D-Link) • JPEG for still images • DNS Client VIDEO FEATURES • DDNS Client (Dyndns and D-Link) • SMTP Client • Adjustable image size and quality • FTP Client • Time stamp and text overlay •... - Page 56 • 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE • -20 ˚C to 70 ˚C (-4 ˚F to 158 ˚F) HUMIDITY • 20-80% RH non-condensing EMISSION (EMI), SAFETY & OTHER CERTIFICATIONS • FCC Class B • IC • CE D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
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Page 57: Contacting Technical Support
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the Network Camera). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. -
Page 58: Warranty
Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. - Page 59 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
- Page 60 D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
- Page 61 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; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product.
- Page 62 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
- Page 63 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
- Page 64 Appendix E - Warranty For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...
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Page 65: Registration
Appendix E - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 May 31, 2011 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual...