Page 2 - Table of Contents
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 4 Package Contents.................................................... 4System Requirements ............................................. 4Introduction .............................
Page 4 - System Requirements; Product Overview
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • DCS-910/920 Internet Camera• CAT5 Ethernet Cable• Power Adapter• Antenna (available only for the DCS-920)• Manual and Software on CD• Quick Install Guide• Camera Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one includ...
Page 5 - Introduction
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-910/920 Internet Camera ! The DCS-910/920 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-910/920 is a stand-alone system with a built-in ...
Page 6 - Supports a Variety of Platforms:; Features
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Simple to Use: The DCS-910/920 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-910/920 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Intern...
Page 7 - Hardware Overview; Front View; Camera Stand
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Wireless Antenna* Camera Stand Power and Link LED Camera Lens * Wireless Antenna is provided with the DCS-920 only.
Page 8 - Rear View
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Camera Stand Power Connector Reset Ethernet Connector Wireless Antenna* * Wireless Antenna is provided with the DCS-920 only.
Page 9 - Hardware Installation; Connect the Ethernet Cable
9 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Installation Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is used during initial setup. Once your wireless configuration is set, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and begin communicating wirelessly with your DCS-920. Connect th...
Page 10 - Attach the External Power Supply
10 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview The Internet Camera comes with a camera stand with a swivel ball screw head that can be attached to the Internet Camera back panel socket cavity. Attach the camera stand to the Internet Camera and station it for your application. There ar...
Page 11 - Wireless Installation Considerations
11 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless* Internet 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...
Page 12 - Software Installation; Setup Wizard
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-910/920 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The following step-by-step instructions will be shown in Windows ® XP. The similar steps and screens will be shown for other Windows operating systems. If the ...
Page 13 - Yes; Yes
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Installation Click Next to continue. Click Yes Click Next Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
Page 15 - Finish
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Installation Click Finish to complete the installation. Click Finish
Page 16 - D-Link Setup Wizard SE
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Installation Click on the D-Link Setup Wizard SE icon that was created in your Windows Start menu. The Setup Wizard will appear and display the MAC address of the DCS-910/920, and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct depending on what you have your...
Page 17 - Wizard
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup Wizard The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen: Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Internet camera using the D-Link Setup Wizard SE. Click Wizard Your camera’s IP Addres...
Page 18 - admin
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Enter the admin ID and password. Note: The default Admin ID is admin with the password left blank. Click Next Click Next Click Next Select DHCP if you want to obtain a new IP address every time the camera boots up, or select static IP to use th...
Page 20 - Your setup is now completed!; Viewing Your Internet Camera
0 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Your setup is now completed! Click Link to launch the Web page of your camera, and view the images using your Web browser. Click Link Viewing Your Internet Camera Enter admin as the default username and leave the password blank. Click OK to con...
Page 21 - Link
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration The Home screen of your camera can be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link button. You may also use your favorite Web browser, type “ h t t p : / / a d d r e s s ” in the address box, where address is the IP address that you have assig...
Page 22 - Configuration; Live Video; Internet Connection; Manual Internet Connection Setup
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Configuration Live Video ActiveX: Java: For Windows ® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view video streaming on the Home page. For Windows ® users that have Java installed, you can also use this for viewing video...
Page 23 - Internet Connection Setup Wizard
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet. Click Next to proceed. You may configure your camera using • DHCP Connection (b...
Page 24 - Apply
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Enter a name for your camera. Then, click Next to proceed. Configure the correct time to ensure that all events triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. Then, click Next to proceed. This page displays your configured settings. Click A...
Page 25 - Network Setup
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Network Setup Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to your camera automatically. You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other network information from ...
Page 26 - Wireless Interface
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup > Wireless Service Set Identifier, an identifier for your wireless network. The default setting is channel 6. Select the same channel that is using by other wireless devices within your network. When there is interference from the wirele...
Page 28 - Image Settings
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup > Image Setup Check to enable antiflicker. Vertically rotates the video. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be checked. Horizontally rotates the video. Allows you to adjust the brightness level. All...
Page 29 - Video Configuration
9 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup > Video Video Profile: Light Frequency: Video Configuration Encode Type: Resolution: FPS: Quality: The compression format used when viewing your camera. Select the desired video resolution from three formats: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x...
Page 30 - Email Account
0 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup > Mail Email Account SMTP Server Address: Sender e-mail Address: Receiver e-mail Address: User Name: Password: This is the domain name or IP address of your external e-mail server. This is the e-mail address of the person sending the c...
Page 31 - Time Schedule
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Time Schedule Enable e-mail image to e-mail account: Interval: Test E-mail Account: Choosing Always will start sending snapshots to the recipient’s e-mail account right away. Choosing Schedule will allow you to schedule when to start and stop t...
Page 32 - FTP Server
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup > FTP FTP Server Host Address: Port Number: User Name: Password: Directory Path: Passive Mode: This is the IP address of the FTP server that you will be connecting to. Default is port 21. If changed, external FTP client program must chan...
Page 34 - Setup > Time and Date
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup > Time and Date Test FTP Server: Synchronize NTP Server: Copy your Computer’s Time Settings: Set the Date and Time Manually: Select the time zone for your region from the pull-down menu. Network Time Protocol will synchronize your camera...
Page 35 - Maintenance > Device Management
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Maintenance > Device Management In this section, you can change the administrator’s password and configure the server settings for your camera. You can also manage the user account(s) that access to your camera.
Page 36 - Maintenance > Backup and Restore
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Maintenance > Backup and Restore In this section, you can save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera.
Page 37 - Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade; Browse; Upload
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Maintenance > 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-910/920, ple...
Page 39 - D-ViewCam Installation; OK
9 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration D-ViewCam Installation D-ViewCam software is included for the administrator to manage up to 32 D-Link IP cameras remotely. You may now use the software to configure all the advanced settings for your cameras. D-ViewCam is a comprehensive manage...
Page 42 - Add a Camera; Start; Admin
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Add a Camera To start D-ViewCam, select Start > All Programs > D-Link > D-Link D-ViewCam . Enter Admin as the default user name and leave the password blank. Click / OK to log into the system and access the Add Camera Wizard. Note: Pleas...
Page 45 - • 24/7 Continuous Recording; • Non-Office Hours Only
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration D-ViewCam shows the detected IP camera(s) information. You can choose and schedule the recording for each camera. • 24/7 Continuous Recording : Continuously recording 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • 24/7 Motion Detection Recording : Continuously...
Page 46 - Add Camera wizard; Close
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Configuration Select Yes to add other camera(s), or select No if you have no additional camera(s) to be added. Click Next to continue. The Add Camera wizard is now complete. Click Close to access the D-ViewCam’s main screen. Your D-ViewCam Installation is Comp...
Page 49 - Setting Up the DCS-910/920 For Use Behind a Router
9 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Security D-Link’s DCS-910/920 is a versatile and cost effective Internet Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-910/920 can be used with any wired or 802.11b/g wi...
Page 50 - Assign a Local IP Address to Your Camera
0 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Security Run the Setup Wizard program from the CD included with the DCS-910/920. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-910/920. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router. Writ...
Page 52 - Access the Router with Your Web Browser; Router Set-Up and Installation
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Security The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the DI-624 by following the steps outlined in the DI-624 Q...
Page 53 - Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Security Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you t...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting; Why does the Power LED not light up constantly?
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Why does the Power LED not light up constantly? The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are using the provided power supply, which is DC 5V, for the Internet Camera. Also verify that the power supply is well...
Page 56 - The images are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality?
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Section - Troubleshooting 5. Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used in a very low light environment. 6. The images are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality? Make sure that your compute...
Page 57 - Wireless Basics
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix A - 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-Lin...
Page 58 - How does wireless work?
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or WiFi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. WiFi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home ...
Page 59 - Home
9 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access • ...
Page 60 - Where is wireless used?; Centralize your router or Access Point
0 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract pe...
Page 61 - Security; Wireless Modes
1 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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 se...
Page 62 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix 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, pl...
Page 63 - Statically Assign an IP address
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Inter...
Page 64 - Technical Specifications
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network* • TCP/IP (DHCP or Static IP Address) • Wired LAN: 10/100Mbps • 802.11g Wireless (Supports up to 54Mbps transfer rate)** • 802.11b Wireless (Supports up to 11Mbps transfer rate)** Web Access Requirem...
Page 66 - Contacting Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our Web site, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 D-Link Tech...
Page 67 - Warranty
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributo...
Page 68 - Limited Software Warranty:
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the ...
Page 69 - Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
9 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of ...
Page 70 - Limitation of Liability:
0 D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE...
Page 72 - Registration
D-Link DCS-910/90 User Manual Version 1.0 March 14, 2008 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration