Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Package Contents ............................................................... 3 Introduction .......................................................................... 4 Hardware Installation ............................................................ 9 Security .........................
Page 3 - Package Contents; Local Area Network:
3 Package Contents Package Contents: If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. • One DCS-900W Internet Camera • One Installation CD-ROM • One 802.11b Antenna • One AC power adapter • One Camera Stand • One Category 5 Ethernet Cable Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or ...
Page 4 - Introduction; Simple to Use
4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-900W Internet Camera! The DCS-900Wis a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera,the DCS-900W is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that trans-mits high quality video images for moni...
Page 6 - Connections; Rear Panel view
6 EthernetCable Connector The DCS-900W features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cablingor 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 UTP cable). The portsupports the NWay protocol, allowing the DCS-900W to automatically detect or negotiatethe transmission sp...
Page 7 - Bottom Panel view
7 Connections (continued) Bottom Panel view Stand Mount
Page 8 - LEDS; LED; stands for; ON; LAN LED; Front view; Power LED
8 LEDS LED stands for L ight- E mitting D iode. Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900W lens. Steady greenconfirms that the DCS-900W is powered ON . Note: There are three settings for the Power LED for monitoring purposes: Normal / Off /Dummy. Please refer to the DCS-...
Page 9 - Hardware Installation; Connect the Ethernet Cable; Attach the Swivel Stand
9 Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the networkcable connector located on the back panel of theDCS-900W and attach it to the network. Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power inputconnector located on the ...
Page 10 - Security
10 Security To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900W, theAdministrator has the exclusive privilege to create all users. The DCS-900W supportsmulti-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator fordefined users who have a User Name a...
Page 11 - Using the Setup Wizard; Next; Install; Install
11 Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly throughthe installation process. Click Next Insert the D-Link DCS-900W CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Install Software Click Install Wizard
Page 12 - Finish; Yes
12 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Click Next Click Finish Click Yes
Page 13 - Wizard
13 You must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to protect your camera against unauthorizedaccess. By default, the Admin ID andPassword are blank. To change theAdmin ID and Password, select both Change boxes and enter a New ID and New Password . Click Next Using the Setup Wizard (continued)...
Page 14 - IP Address, Subnet Mask; Gateway
14 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Click Next The Connection Modedepends on how your camerais connected to your network.Click Infrastructure for usewith a router or Adhoc for apeer-to-peer connection. TheNetwork Name, WirelessChannel, and Encryption KeysMUST correspond with yourwireless network s...
Page 15 - Link
15 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Click Link Your setup is nowcomplete! Click Link to launch your Web browserand view your images. If you need to make anychanges, click Back to modify your camera settings.Otherwise, click Restart to save and apply your settings.
Page 16 - OK
16 The IP Address of your camera mustcorrespond with your network settingsfor you to access the camera. If you areunsure of what these settings shouldbe, please check with your networkadministrator. By default, the Admin ID and Passwordare blank. If you are running this SetupWizard for the first tim...
Page 17 - DCS-900W Configuration
17 Web Configuration After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The Webconfiguration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-900W. If you would like to open the configuration page from a Web Browser, enter the IPaddress that you assigned to your DCS-900W...
Page 18 - Configuration; Setup; DCS-900W Configuration; Advanced
18 Configuration Click on Setup from the Home screen to access the settings required for the DCS- 900W. DCS-900W Configuration (continued) There will be several options in the Configuration page to choose from to setup yourDCS-900W and they are as follows : Advanced • System • Video Tools • Admin • ...
Page 19 - Advanced Tab; System
19 Advanced > System The System menu allows you to configure and set up your DCS-900W for operation. Ifyou already set up your camera using the Setup Wizard, you may view/change yoursettings here. To access the System menu, click on the Advanced Tab in the menu bar, then the System tab in the lef...
Page 20 - or; Assign Automatically Using; Manually Assign; Manually Assign; Important Information
20 DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System The default settings are as follows: ! Default IP – 192.168.0.20 ! Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0 ! Default Gateway – 0.0.0.0 Camera Name: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the camera. The default setting forthe Camera Name...
Page 21 - Important
21 DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Important This options is recommended only for advanced users and network administratorssince it may be difficult to determine the IP Address of the unit after the IP Addresshas been automatically asssigned. It is recommended that an IP Addr...
Page 22 - Dynamic DNS
22 DNS IP Address: DNS (Domain Name Service) is an Internet service that translates domain names (ie.www.dlink.com) into IP Addresses (ie. 192.168.0.20). The DNS IP Address can beobtained from your ISP. DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Dynamic DNS The DCS-900W supports Dynamic...
Page 23 - Infrastructure mode; Adhoc mode; ASCII input format
23 DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Wireless Interface: Connection Mode: Use the Connection Mode to determine the type of wireless communication for theInternet Camera. There are three choices: Infrastructure mode , 802.11 Adhoc mode and Adhoc mode . The default setting for th...
Page 25 - Normal; OFF; Loading ActiveX From:
25 Open Second Port: The Open Second Port option is used when multiple cameras are being installed on anetwork OR if you need to use a port other than the default Port 80. If you are installingonly one camera and wish to use the default ports, you do not have to open a second porton your camera. If ...
Page 26 - Apply; Cancel
26 Apply/Cancel: After making sure all your settings are correct, click on the Apply button to store the settings. You can alternatively click on the Cancel icon to restore all settings to the values last saved to or retrieved from the DCS-900W. Note: If you are installing multiple DCS-900W and wish...
Page 27 - Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router
27 Single Camera Installation If you are installing a single camera on your network the installation is an easy 4–stepprocedure: 1) Identify Your Camera on the Network 2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera 3) Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing) 4) Open Virtual Serve...
Page 28 - ) Identify Your Camera on the Network; Location; Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera; Identify Your Camera on Your Network
28 1) Identify Your Camera on the Network Once you are logged into the camera via a web browser on your network PC,click on the Advanced Tab, and select System . Enter a unique Camera Name and Location . These settings are important if you are installing several cameras on your network. 2) Assign a ...
Page 29 - Open a Second Port for Your Camera; Assigning and opening second port in the DCS-900W; Open Second Port; IMPORTANT NOTE
29 Open a Second Port for Your Camera Assigning and opening second port in the DCS-900W ( For Installing Multiple Cameras) Opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the Internet. The ports thatare opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view theimages remotely. 3) ...
Page 30 - ROUTER SET-UP AND INSTALLATION; Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address
30 ROUTER SET-UP AND INSTALLATION The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. TheD-Link DI-614+ is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address Your WAN IPAddressinformationwill be listedhere. Note: Because a dyn...
Page 31 - ASSIGNING AND OPENING VIRTUAL SERVER PORTS; ) Open Virtual Server Ports To Enable Remote Image Viewing; Opening Virtual Server Ports on Your Router
31 ASSIGNING AND OPENING VIRTUAL SERVER PORTS 5) Open Virtual Server Ports To Enable Remote Image Viewing Opening Virtual Server Ports on Your Router The Virtual Server Ports of your router must be opened for remote access toyour camera. This is also referred to as port forwarding. Please proceed as...
Page 32 - Viewing Your Camera; router; Viewing Your camera
32 Viewing Your Camera After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside yournetwork will have access to the camera through a standard web browser. Toaccess from the Internet, simply type in the Static IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, a colon, and the port nu...
Page 35 - Add User; Guest; Add; delete
35 Add User User Name: Enter the user name in this field. A maximum of 8 user names are allowed, howevereach user name must be different. Each user name can be used as a group. Forexample, if the Username is Guest and the User Password is Guest, anyone can access the DCS-900W using this information....
Page 36 - Time; Time
36 DateTime: Select Synchronized with Time Server and the time will be based on the GMT setting. This is the default setting for the DCS-900W. Using a time server with your camera isrecommended for time/date accuracy for your recorded video images and is critical forsurveillance applications. Public...
Page 38 - Status; Warning
38 Status The Status menu displays information about your DCS-900W . Click on Status and the Information screen will appear as illustrated below: The Information table provides detailed information about the DCS-900W such as theModel Name, Firmware Version, Mac Address, and IP Address . Tools > D...
Page 39 - Completing Your Camera Configuration; Home; Camera Name
39 Completing Your Camera Configuration Once the configuration is completed, click on Home to return to the Home screen and select the desired Viewing Image using either ActiveX Mode or Java Mode as describedin the next section. The last step is to position the DCS-900W and adjust the focus, by manu...
Page 40 - Java
40 Java Click on Java from the Home screen to access the video images from the Internet Explorer or Netscape browser as illustrated below: DCS-900W Configuration (continued) Location - The location of the DCS-900W will bedisplayed when theLocation field ischanged in the WebConfiguration settingsunde...
Page 41 - Lite
41 IPView Lite software is included for administrators to manage up to 4 DCS-900Ws remotely, record to hard drive, and configure advanced settings for the DCS-900W.IPView Lite is a complete software management tool for the DCS-900W and includesall configurable settings available in the web configura...
Page 42 - IPView Lite Application Installation
42 IPView Lite Application Installation (continued) Click Next Click Yes Click Next
Page 43 - Continue Anyway
43 Click Next Click Continue Anyway If your sound card or video card hasnot passed Windows Logo testing,this window will appear. If there are previously installedtarget files that are newer than thesource files, do NOT overwrite them. Click No IPView Lite Application Installation (continued)
Page 44 - admin
44 IPView Lite Application Installation (continued) After successfully installing the IPView Lite, the application program for the DCS-900W is automatically installed to \Programs\IPViewLite Directory. To start running the IPView Lite click on windows Start > Programs > IPViewLite > IPViewL...
Page 46 - List view format; IPView Lite
46 List view format IPView Lite allows you to manage your cameras by enabling you to search, configureand preview all the DCS-900Ws from one location. It is designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation. This section describes the operation of the IPView Lite application...
Page 47 - Change Password; How to Change the Password
47 To change the administrator User Name and Password, select Tools > Options . The Options dialog box will appear (see below). Change Password When IPView Lite is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administratorchange the User Name and Password for security purposes. Once...
Page 48 - Camera; Add Camera; Browse
48 How to Change the IP Address Changing the IP Address To change an IP Address for a camera, select Camera > Add. An Add Camera dialog box will appear (see below) . Click on Browse . The Browse Camera dialog box will appear with a blank screen (see below). IPView Lite (continued)
Page 49 - How to Change the IP Address; Search
49 How to Change the IP Address Click Search . IPView Lite will detect and search all the available cameras that are installed on the local area network (example below.) Highlight the camera you wish to change and click Change IP . If you have already chnaged the administrator user ID and password, ...
Page 50 - How to Add a Camera
50 Note: Only cameras on your local area network can be located using Browse in IPView Lite. If you want to add a camera via the Internet, you must enter ina physical IP Address. Remember that if your camera is behind a router, youwill need to enter your router’s WAN IP followed by a colon, then the...
Page 52 - IPView Lite- Getting Started; List view
52 If the Login Camera dialog box appears, make sure to enter the correct Username and Password . Click OK. The camera will be added into IPView Lite, in list format. If the Username and Password are entered incorrectly, the camera will not be added into IPView Lite. The Login Camera dialog box will...
Page 53 - How to Format the Camera view; View
53 How to Format the Camera view From the menu bar select View > 4 Cameras . (See below.) The icon on the upper left corner of the screen will appear with the camera numberthat is being displayed. To return to the IPView Lite list view, right-click on the icon located on the upper leftcorner of t...
Page 55 - How to Stop Recording; How to Start Recording
55 To start recording with a camera you must highlight the camera you want to use from thelist view format. From the menu bar select Camera > Start . An AVI file will appear in your IPView Lite folder to save the recorded videos. Alternatively, in the viewing mode (using either 1 or 4 cameras), r...
Page 56 - Camera Property; General; Camera Property Settings > General
56 Once you have completed the initial configuration of the DCS-900W using the Web-based interface, you can review or change your configuration using either the Web-based configuration utility or the Property Settings in the DCS-900W IPView Lite.To access the Property Settings menu, select Camera &g...
Page 57 - IP Assignment; Assign Automatically; Camera Property Settings > IP Assignment
57 IP Assignment If you need to change your IP Address, select the IP Address tab in the Cameraproperty window. There are two options: Manually Assign or Assign Automatically Using . Please refer to theDCS-900W Configuration section: Advanced – System on P.19 for further details. Camera Property Set...
Page 58 - DNS; Camera Property Settings > DNS
58 DNS DNS (Domain Name System) server is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP Addresses. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Advanced - System on P.19 for further details. Camera Property Settings > DNS IPView Lite (continued)
Page 59 - Camera Property Settings > Wireless; Wireless
59 Camera Property Settings > Wireless Wireless Your camera’s wireless settings must correspond to your network settings for a properand successful connection to the DCS-900W. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Advanced– System on P.19 for further details. IPView Lite (conti...
Page 60 - Image; Misc
60 Camera Property Settings > Misc, Image Image Brightness, contrast, hue, resolution, compression, frame rate, and light frequency canbe adjusted for your camera. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Advanced – Video on P.33 for further details. Misc Configure the LED Control...
Page 61 - Users; Camera Property Settings > Users
61 Users Set up user accounts with user name and password for camera access. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration Setting under Tools-Admin on P.34 for more detailed information. To add a user click on the Add icon and the Add User dialog box will appear. Enter the User Name and Password into ...
Page 63 - Camera Property Settings > Information; Information
63 Camera Property Settings > Information Information Displays information about the camera such as the model, firmware version, MAC address,and IP address. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Status on P.38 for further details. IPView Lite (continued)
Page 64 - Tools; Camera Property Settings > Tools; Upgrade Firmware
64 Tools Reset the camera and update firmware in this section. Please refer to the DCS-900W Configuration section under Tools-Default on P.38 for further details. Camera Property Settings > Tools Upgrade Firmware Enter the full path of the firmware binary file name in the Update Firmware field or...
Page 65 - Recording Options; Camera Property Settings > Recording; Manual Recording
65 Recording Options Camera Property Settings > Recording Manual Recording If the Manual Recording option is chosen, you must manually start recording in the List view of the DCS-900W in the Menu Bar or by clicking on the Record Icon. Choose Round the Clock to enable the DCS-900W to record all vi...
Page 67 - IPView Lite - Getting Started; Sensitivity Setting; Motion Trigger Recording
67 IPView Lite - Getting Started (continued) Camera Property Settings > Recording The Motion Trigger Recording option can be used to record based on motion. The DCS-900W will begin to record any time it detects motion. Click on Sensitivity Setting to set the sensitivity levels for the DCS-900W. M...
Page 68 - File Options
68 Camera Property Settings > Recording File Path The software will create a folder in the Recording File Path specified and record the video images with the file name by date and time. Multiple file paths can be specified tostore your video images. The current path where recorded images are bein...
Page 69 - Menu Bar
69 Menu Bar The menu bar makes it easier to navigate IPView Lite. All Management functions canbe accessed from the menu bar. Menu Bar > File New > Opens a new camera list. Cameras must then be added to the list forconfiguration . Open > Opens saved camera lists.Save/Save As > Saves your ...
Page 71 - Property; Refresh
71 List View All the cameras and their properties, such as the camera name, IP Address, user name,and location, will be displayed in the list view. Note: Right click on any camera to bring up a menu of actions you can apply to the selectedcamera. Double-clicking on the desired camera will bring up t...
Page 72 - Enable Function
72 IPView Lite- Getting Started (continued) Camera on the menu bar provides options to manage the camera. Add up to 4 additional Cameras for viewing. The Camera menu also allows you to Delete a camera, manage the Property , Enable real-time video capture, or take a Snap shot image. Enable Function B...
Page 75 - Networking Configuration; Use a proxy for; About
75 Networking Configuration If your LAN uses a Proxy server to connect to the Internet, select Use a proxy for HTTP Protocol , and click OK . If you choose this option, you must enter the IP address and port that your Proxy server uses to connect to the Internet. A Proxy server is a computer on your...
Page 76 - IPView Lite Icon Description; Del; Start recording video image. Alternatively the hot key is
76 IPView Lite Icon Description Open a new file. The hot key is Ctrl+N . Open an existing file. The hot key is Ctrl+O . Save a file. The hot key is Ctrl+S . List view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F1 . 1 Camera view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F3 . 4 Camera view format. The hot key is Ctrl+F4 . Refres...
Page 77 - Context Sensitive Menu
77 These features will be available: Enable, Rotate Right, Rotate Left, Snap Shot, Start, Stop, List, 1 Camera or 4 Cameras, Previous Page and Next Page . In View mode format click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and a case sensitive menu will appear (see below). Context S...
Page 78 - Uninstall IPView Lite Application
78 Click on windows Start Menu / Programs / IPView / Uninstall IPView Lite . A new prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. Choose the option that you want and click Next to continue the process or click on Cancel to reject the uninstall process. After you click on ...
Page 79 - Uninstall IPView Application
79 The InstallShield Wizard prompt will appear. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation procedure. Uninstall IPView Application (continued)
Page 80 - Appendix A; Frequently Asked Questions; Internet Camera Features; What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?
80 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is a Wireless Internet Camera?A: The Internet Camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE802.11b standard. It is differ...
Page 81 - Internet Camera Installation; Troubleshooting; I cannot access the Internet Camera from a web browser.
81 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Internet Camera Installation Q: Can the DCS-900W be used outdoors? A: The DCS-900W is not weatherproof. It is not recommended that you use the camera outdoors. Q : What network cabling is required for the Internet Camera? A: The Internet Camera uses Category...
Page 83 - Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem?; The images are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality?
83 Q: Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image? A: It could be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your computer canpresent it into an image that you are familiar wit...
Page 84 - Appendix B; There are no images available through the web browser?; How to PING Your IP Address
84 Troubleshooting (continued) Appendix B Q: There are no images available through the web browser? A1: The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer make sure ActiveX has been enabled in the Internet Options menu. Alternatively, youcan use the Java Applet for v...
Page 85 - How to Ping your IP Address
85 How to Ping your IP Address (continued) Start a DOS window Start>Program>Accessories>Command PromptType ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP Address of the Internet Camera. 1) A successful connection to the camera will be indicated by 4 reply statements(above). If you fail to connect to...
Page 86 - Time Zone Table
86 Time Zone Table GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zonesare measured from.
Page 88 - Xplug Control Installation; Installation to a Web Server; “System”; “Loading
88 Xplug Control Installation Installation to a Web Server 1. Installation: Copy the “xplug.ocx” file to any Web Server table. Note the web address of thefile location so that you can use it in the next step. 2. Configuration : From the Web Configuration menu, select “System” and under the “Loading ...
Page 89 - “Xplug Control”; “OK”; Installation of the X-Plug to a Local PC; Install Software
89 T o install Xplug Control click on the “Xplug Control” button to activate the installation procedure for the plug-in program. Once executed a promptwill appear requesting the input of thedesired language selection. Make thedesired selection and click on “OK” to continue. Insert the CD-ROM into th...
Page 91 - Camera Lens; Adjusting the Camera Focus
91 To help you get the best image quality, keep in mind that while adjusting the DCS-900Wfocus you can preview the image quality from your Web browser. Camera Lens Adjust by turningclockwise orcounter-clockwise Adjusting the Camera Focus Installation of the X-Plug to a Local PC (continued) Click Fin...
Page 92 - Note
92 Note : You can further adjust the Internet Camera’s image quality through theWeb Configuration under Advanced-Video on P. 33. Please refer to the Web Configuration section for further details. Warning Direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CMOSsensor. Therefore do not expos...
Page 93 - Technical Specifications
93 Video specification Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel Sensor: 1/3" color CMOS sensor Gain control: Automatic Exposure: Automatic White Balance: Automatic Shutter: Electronics 1/60 ~ 1/15000 sec Minimum Illumination: [email protected], 3000K color Focal Length: 6.0 mm Aperture: F=1.8 Image (Video Setting)...
Page 94 - Communication Support; Web Configuration Requirements:; PC Requirements for IPView Lite:
94 LED Indicator: Power LED (Green)LAN Activity LED (Orange)(Normal / Off / Dummy) Power Supply: DC 5V/2.5A, switching type Power Communication: 4.5 Watt (900mA x 5V) Communication Support Communication: 10/100Mbps Ethernet and Fast Ethernet or 802.11bWireless Communication protocol: HTTP, TCP/IP, U...
Page 95 - Tech Support for customers within the United States:; Tech Support for customers within Canada:; Contacting Technical Support
95 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 andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support thro...
Page 96 - Warranty and Registration
96 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered wi...
Page 98 - Copyright Statement:
98 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORYFOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER,WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTI...
