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 If you will be using the DCS-2100+ in a wired network, connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Internet Camera’s back panel and attach it...
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Hardware Installation (continued) Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the Internet Camera’s back panel (labeled DC 12V) and connect it to an AC power outlet. When you have a proper connection, the LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the front of the camera will turn from red to green.
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Configuring your camera with IP Installer (continued) 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 the light starts to cycle (a series of blinks) twice, then let go.
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Configuring your camera with IP Installer (continued) Highlight the MAC address Click on the Link button After you click on the Link button, IP Installer will automatically open your Internet browser to the IP Address of the DCS-2100+, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.102 Your DCS-2100+ 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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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) To view your DCS-2100+ Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places. Click My Network Places Click DCS-2100+-102 The last three digits (102), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera’s IP address (in this example, 192.168.0.102).
Setting a Password Click on the Configuration button on the Home page: Click Configuration There are five tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. Each tab displays different configuration elements of the DCS-2100+. The Advanced tab is the default screen in Configuration and Network is the default selection under Advanced.
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Setting a Password (continued) 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-2100+ 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.
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