D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual

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  • Page 2: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview This manual contains the following sections: Section 1 - “Product Overview” describes what is included with the DCS-5230L camera, and things to consider before installing (page 1). Section 2 - “mydlink Portal” provides detailed information on usage and configuration of your product with www.mydlink.com.
  • Page 3: Manual Revisions

    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. Please refer to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current information.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Inserting a Micro SD Card ......... 13 Firmware Upgrade ............. 39 Connect the Ethernet Cable ........14 Status ................40 Connect the Power Adapter ........14 Device Info ..............40 Connect to a Wireless Network Using WPS ....15 Log ................41 D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Help ................. 42 Troubleshooting ..............43 Installing Camera on a Router Without UPnP ......44 Technical Specifications ............50 D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-5230L Network Camera. The DCS-5230L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-5230L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-5230L can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your local network or through the Internet via a web browser.
  • Page 7: Features

    • Record Directly to a NAS: The DCS-5230L allows you to record directly to a local network area storage device without the use of a dedicated PC for storing recorded video.
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DCS-5230L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 9: System Requirements

    • Subscription with an Internet Service Provide (ISP) with 256 Kbps minimum for remote video viewing myDlink Website • Computer with: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher Requirements with ActiveX Support D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    The slightest motion will trigger the camera to record. Micro SD Insert the Micro SD card into the DCS-5230L. Camera lens Records video from the surrounding area. WPS Button Allows you to connect to a WPS router. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 11: Back

    Connect an I/O cable to the DCS-5230L. Ethernet port Connects to a PC or network through an Ethernet connection. Power jack Connects to the power adapter. Camera base Allows you to attach the camera base or another mounting unit. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 12: Mydlink Portal

    Section 2 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-5230L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Setup 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...
  • Page 13: 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 Setup Wizard again from the CD- ROM included in your package. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 14: Live Video

    QVGA resolution (320x240) if viewing your camera from a PC on a remote network. Note: If your router does not support UPnP, there will be a 60 second time limit when viewing your camera remotely. Maxmium only allow 3 views for video feed at a time. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 15: 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-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 16: Camera Info

    Model Name: This shows you the model name of your device. MAC Address: This shows you the MAC address of your device. Support: This section provides you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your product. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 17: Installation

    Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to start the autorun program. The CD-ROM will open the Camera Setup Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the Setup Wizard, which will help you through the entire installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Screw the camera base into the mounting point on the bottom of the DCS- 5230L camera with a coin or screwdriver. Inserting a Micro SD Card Insert your Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot on the DCS-5230L. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 19: Connect The Ethernet Cable

    Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the blue ethernet cables included in your package to the ethernet port on the back of the DCS-5230L camera. Connect the other end of the cable to an available LAN port on your router or broadband modem.
  • Page 20: Connect To A Wireless Network Using Wps

    User Manual. The DCS-5230L will then automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, your camera’s LED will flash and then your camera will reboot. After rebooting, the status LED on the front of the camera will turn solid green.
  • Page 21: Using The Configuration Menu

    After completing the Camera Setup 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-5230L. 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 22: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Section 4 - Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Use the following sections to set up and configure your network camera: • LIVE VIDEO • SETUP • MAINTENANCE • STATUS • HELP D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 23: Live Video

    Click this button to quickly move the camera to the desired patrol setup according to preset positions. (Please refer to “camera control” setup for the preset list function). The bottom of this page contains several icons which can be used to control the camera’s main functions. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 24: Setup

    Manual Internet Connection Setup, and you can manually set up motion detection options by clicking on Manual Motion Detection Setup. You can also see these settings by clicking on the menu on the left panel (Network Setup / Wireless Setup / Motion Detection / Snapshot). D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 25: Network Setup

    Secondary DNS: Enter the IP adress of the secondary DNS server that the camera should use. Note: If you need to use a static IP address and you do not know the network information, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 26 Appendix A: Installing the DCS-5230L on a Router Without UPnP on page 44. For installing multiple cameras, ONE port per camera must be opened on your router, the Web server (HTTP) port. Also, some browsers may restrict some ports, such as 1 or 22, for security purposes.
  • Page 27: Wireless

    Key: If you use WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA-PSK2 authentication, enter the Key (also known as password) used for your wireless network. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 28: Dynamic Dns

    Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that specific connection. With the DCS-5230L, you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS-5230L will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address.
  • Page 29: Image Setup

    Mirror: This will flip the image horizontally in such a way that your left side will be on the left side of the screen and vice versa. Note: Mirror and Flip can be used if you choose to mount the DCS-5230L upside down on the ceiling.
  • Page 30: Audio And Video

    Note: Video Profile 3 is always set to MJPEG as the Encode Type to ensure that at least one of the Video Profiles are viewable by non-IE browsers. Video Profile 4 is for mobile devices only, and always uses MPEG-4 as the Encode Type. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 31 For best viewing results on a mobile phone, we suggest setting the frame rate to 5fps and the bit rate to 20 Kbps. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 32: Motion Detection

    No Motion Motion The motion notification will continue to blink as long as motion is detected. If no additional motion is detected, it will return to its original state after eight seconds. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 33: Time And Date

    After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 34: Preset Position/Camera Control

    Select a value between 1 and 3, 1 being the slowest setting. Enter a name for the position at which you Current Position: would like to preset the DCS-5230L. Click Add to add the new preset position to the Preset Locations list. Preset Position:...
  • Page 35 Selected Locations list by clicking Select. You can then select the order in which the camera will patrol through the preset locations by selecting a location and clicking Up or Down. Click Remove to remove a location from the list. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 36: Recording

    Shared Folder. Click on the Test button to test your settings. Please note that when creating a simple network drive like this, all users on your local network will have access to the contents of this folder. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 37: Recording Options

    Scheduled Recording: This will set the camera to automatically record video during the specified times in the table below. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 38: Snapshot

    Sender E-mail Address: Enter the e-mail address you want to appear as the “From:” e-mail address in the snapshot e-mail. Recipient E-mail Address: Enter the e-mail address you want to send your snapshots to. Port: Enter the port used by your SMTP server. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 39 Test: Clicking this button will take a snapshot and will try to upload it to your FTP server using the settings you have entered. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Don’t Save Settings button to discard your changes. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 40: Digital Output

    Section 4 - Configuration Digital Output You can enable the digital output port as well as configure the trigger event. Motion Detection: When a motion detection is triggered. D/I Signal 1: A trigger from the Digital Input port. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 41: Sd Card

    Refresh: Click it reload data to webpage. Top Level: Click it go back to previous level. Delete: Click this button to select all the files below. OK: Click this button to delete the selected files above. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Privacy Mode: Select on/off or schedule the privacy mode for your camera to ensure the privacy. When the privacy mode is turned on, the camera hides the lens by rolling it back into the unit. After making any changes to this section, click the Save button to save your changes. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 43: System

    Restore To Factory Defaults: Click this button to reset all settings to their factory defaults. If you choose to reset your settings, you will need to set up your camera again. Reboot Device: Clicking the Reboot button will reboot your device. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 44: Firmware Upgrade

    Note: It is recommended that you use a wired connection for your computer and camera when upgrading the firmware. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 45: Status

    Section 4 - Configuration Status Device Info This screen shows you various information about your camera and its current settings. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 46: Log

    Section 4 - Configuration The log shows you a list of events that have happened recently. You can download the log by clicking the Download button, or you can empty the log by clicking the Clear button. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 47: Help

    Section 4 - Configuration Help The Help screen provides you with support information about the DCS-5230L for your reference. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    For example, if your camera’s mydlink No. was 12345678, you would be able to access your camera remotely by opening your web browser and going to http://12345678.dev.mydlink.com This URL will open your camera’s web interface, where you can sign in and configure your camera’s settings. D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 49: Installing Camera On A Router Without Upnp

    Appendix A - Installing the DCS-5230L on a Router Without UPnP Installing Camera on a Router Without UPnP If you connect your camera to an Internet router that does not support UPnP, you can assign your camera to a DMZ connection on your router. For more details, refer to your router’s User Manual for more details on configuring...
  • Page 50 Appendix A - Installing the DCS-5230L on a Router Without UPnP 2) Assign an IP Address and Port for Your Camera • Click on the SETUP tab, and select Network Setup A local IP address is required to configure your camera and to view your camera within your local network.
  • Page 51 Appendix A - Installing the DCS-5230L on a Router Without UPnP 3) Open the HTTP Port The HTTP port option under Port Detail Settings is used when multiple cameras are being installed behind a single public IP address and will be accessed remotely OR for using a port other than the default port for image viewing.
  • Page 52 Appendix A - Installing the DCS-5230L on a Router Without UPnP Router Setup The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-301 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process.
  • Page 53 Appendix A - Installing the DCS-5230L on a Router Without UPnP 4) Use Port Forwarding to Enable Remote Image Viewing You will need to use port forwarding on your router to open ports for remote access to your camera. This is sometimes referred to as Virtual Server Settings.
  • Page 54 Appendix A - Installing the DCS-5230L on a Router Without UPnP Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through a standard Web browser. To access your camera, simply type in the IP address of the router given to you by your ISP, a colon, and the HTTP port number that you gave your camera.
  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    • Supports Full-Duplex operation • MDI/MDIX auto-negotiation Video Resolution • 802.3x Flow Control support for Full-Duplex mode • VGA (640 x 480): 640 x 480 at 30fps 320 x 240 at 30fps 160 x 120 at 30fps D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...
  • Page 56 • AES (Auto Electronic Shutter) Power • Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz • Output: 5VDC, 2.5A • Powered by an external power adapter • Maximum power consumption DCS-5230L: 6.3W Dimensions (WxDxH) • 120.0mm x 81.5mm x 38.0mm (without bracket and stand) D-Link DCS-5230L User Manual...

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