Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 4 Package Contents ......................................................................... 4System Requirements .............................................................
Page 4 - System Requirements; Product Overview; Package Contents
4 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • DCS-932L Wireless N Day/Night Home 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...
Page 5 - Introduction
5 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-932L Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera. The DCS-932L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-932L is a complete syste...
Page 6 - Features
6 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Simple to Use The DCS-932L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-932L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers ...
Page 7 - Hardware Overview; Front View
7 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Power and Link LED Camera Lens Microphone IR LED Light Sensor
Page 8 - Rear View
8 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Power Receptor Ethernet Port Reset WPS LED WPS Button Camera Stand
Page 9 - Hardware Installation; Connect the Ethernet Cable; located below the lens on the DCS-932L is illuminated.; Installation
9 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-932L and attach it to the network. Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external powe...
Page 10 - Wireless Installation Considerations
10 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 w...
Page 11 - Camera Installation Wizard
11 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 inst...
Page 12 - WPS - Push Button Setup
12 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 2 - Installation To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is usually on the front or sid...
Page 13 - mydlink Portal
13 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-932L 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 wi...
Page 14 - Camera Status; If your camera is offline, try the following:
14 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 3 - mydlink Portal Camera Status If your camera is offline, try the following: • Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly. • Try restarting your Internet router. • Check your camera’s cable connections and make sure the...
Page 15 - Live Video
15 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 3 - mydlink Portal 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 th...
Page 16 - Camera web page; and enter the password exactly as listed on the; Camera Settings
16 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 3 - mydlink Portal 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.
Page 17 - Camera Info
17 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 3 - mydlink Portal Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that you can give to your device to help you identify it. Clicking on the Device Name will open a window for you to log in to your camera’s configuration interface. Then, it will open the Maintena...
Page 18 - WEB Configuration; Using the WEB Configuration Menu
18 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration WEB Configuration Using the WEB Configuration Menu 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 y...
Page 20 - Setup; Wizard
20 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Live Video ActiveX: Java: For Windows ® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view video streaming on the Live Video page. Select Java when using other Internet browsers such as Safari, Firefox or Chrome that ...
Page 23 - Network Setup
23 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web 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 informatio...
Page 24 - Wireless
24 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Wireless Service Set Identifier, an identifier for your wireless network. The default setting is channel 6. Select the same channel that is being used by other wireless devices within your network. When there is an interference from the wi...
Page 25 - DDNS
25 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. The username and password are required when using the DDNS service. Click to enable the DDNS function. Sel...
Page 26 - Image Setup
26 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Image Setup Select this box to enable antiflicker. Select this box to vertically flip the video. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be checked. Horizontally flip the video. Allows you to adjust the br...
Page 27 - Video
27 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Video Video Profile: Encode Type: Resolution: FPS: JPEG Quality: View Mode: Light Frequency: Video Configuration This section allows you to configure the video settings for your camera. This section allows you to change the Encode Type , R...
Page 28 - Audio
28 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration 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: Volume S...
Page 29 - Motion Detect
29 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may draw a finite motion area that will be used for monitoring. Motion Detection: Sensitivity: Detection Areas: Select this box to enable t...
Page 30 - Mail
30 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Mail 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 camera snapshots. Thi...
Page 31 - Time Schedule
31 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web 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 s...
Page 32 - FTP
32 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration FTP 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 change the server c...
Page 34 - Time and Date
34 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Time and Date Time Zone: Synchronize NTP Server: Copy your Computer’s Time Settings: Set the Date and Time Manually: Select the time zone for your region from the drop down menu. Network Time Protocol will synchronize your camera with an I...
Page 36 - Maintenance; Admin
36 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Maintenance This section allows you to 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. Camera Name: LED Control: User Access Control...
Page 37 - System
37 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration System This section allows you to save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera.
Page 38 - Firmware Upgrade
38 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration 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-932L, please download ...
Page 39 - Device Info
39 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Device Info This section displays all the detailed information about your device and network settings.
Page 40 - Active User
40 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 4 - Web Configuration Active User This page lists all the active user’s information including the User Name, IP address, and the time that camera access began.
Page 43 - Configuring the DCS-932L with a Router
43 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 5 - Security D-Link’s DCS-932L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-932L can be used with any wired or 802.11n/g wireless...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting
49 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-932L.Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista...
Page 52 - Wireless Basics
52 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual 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 f...
Page 53 - How does wireless work?
53 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual 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 or office ne...
Page 55 - Where is wireless used?
55 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual 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 people. The wire...
Page 56 - Wireless Modes
56 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Wireless Basics There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters ...
Page 57 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address
57 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual 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, please follow ...
Page 58 - Statically Assign an IP Address
58 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual 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 Internet > Net...
Page 59 - Technical Specifications
59 D-Link DCS-932L User Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications System Requirements • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 • Internet Explorer 6 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 Networking Protocol • IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP • DHCP Client • NTP Client (...