Page 2 - Manual Revisions; Trademarks; Manual Overview
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Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Table of Contents Manual Overview............................................................... 2 Manual Revisions .......................................................................... 2Trademarks ......................................................................
Page 5 - System Requirements; Product Overview; Package Contents
5 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • DCS-940L Wireless N H.264 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 will cau...
Page 6 - Introduction
6 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-940L Wireless N H.264 Network Camera. The DCS-940L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-940L is a complete system with a ...
Page 7 - Features
7 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Simple to Use The DCS-940L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-940L supports in ActiveX mode for Interet Explorer . Supports a Variety of Platforms Su...
Page 8 - Hardware Overview; Front View
8 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Microphone Camera Lens Power and Link LED
Page 9 - Rear View
9 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Reset Power Receptor Ethernet Port Camera Stand Audio Out WPS LED WPS Button
Page 10 - Hardware Installation; Installation
10 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom panel of the DCS-940L and attach it to the network. Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external p...
Page 11 - Wireless Installation Considerations
11 D-Link DCS-940L 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 12 - Camera Installation Wizard
12 D-Link DCS-940L 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 13 - WPS - Push Button Setup
13 D-Link DCS-940L 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 14 - mydlink Portal
14 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 3 - mydlink Portal mydlink Portal After registering your DCS-940L 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 15 - Camera Status
15 D-Link DCS-940L 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 16 - Live Video
16 D-Link DCS-940L 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 18 - Camera Info
18 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 3 - mydlink Portal 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 Maintenance > Admi...
Page 19 - Configuration; Using the Configuration Menu
19 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Configuration Using the 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 your DCS-940L...
Page 21 - Network Setup
21 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Network Setup Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on yournetwork and would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to yourcamera automatically. DHCP: Static IP Client: PPPoE Settings: Port Settings: UPnP Settings: This sec...
Page 22 - Wireless
22 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Wireless Select Enable to connect your camera to a wireless network. Service Set Identifier, an identifier for your wireless network. Select the Channel you would like to use. Infrastructure is a wireless connection using an access point as a ...
Page 23 - DDNS
23 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Click to enable the DDNS function. Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS. Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS serve...
Page 24 - Image Setup
24 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Image Setup User can setup three masking areas by clicking “Blue”, “Green” and “Red” area buttons. Allows you to adjust the brightness level.Allows you to adjust the contrast level.Allows you to adjust the saturation level.Allows you to adjust...
Page 25 - Video
25 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Video Video System: Video Encryption: Resolution: Quality: Video Format: RTSP Path: 3GPP Path: Video Configuration This section allows you to configure the video settings for your camera. This section allows you to change the system. NTSC or P...
Page 26 - Audio
26 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Audio Enabling audio setting will allow you to listen to audio from the camerathrough 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: You may Enabl...
Page 27 - Mail
27 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - 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. This is...
Page 28 - FTP
28 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration FTP User Name: Password: Host Name: Path: Port: Create the folder: Specifies the user name to access the external FTP server. If you are to upload snapshots to an FTP server you will need to fill in the Domain name or IP address of your extern...
Page 29 - Motion Detect
29 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - 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: Area Setting: File Format: Pre and Post Alarm Re...
Page 30 - Time and Date
30 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - 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 Inter...
Page 31 - Schedule
31 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Schedule Snapshot Function: Snapshot: Interval: File Name: “Enable” or “Disable” snapshot function. Allows the user to select sending snapshot image types. (E-Mail or FTP) The frequency of the snapshot interval can also be configured from 1 to...
Page 32 - Maintenance; Admin
32 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - 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. Anonymous User Login: Add User Account: User List...
Page 33 - Backup and Restore
33 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Backup and Restore In this section, you may backup, restore and reset the settings as well as reboot your camera. Save To Local Hard Drive: Local From Local Hard Drive: Restore To Factory Default: Reboot Device: You may save and document your ...
Page 34 - Firmware Upgrade
34 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - 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-940L, please download and ...
Page 35 - Device Info; Status
35 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 4 - Configuration Device Info This section displays all the details information about your device and network settings. Status
Page 37 - Wireless Security
37 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 5 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DCS-940L offers the following types of security: • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is W...
Page 39 - Configuring the DCS-940L with a Router
39 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 5 - Security D-Link’s DCS-940L 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-940L can be used with any wired or 802.11n/g wireless...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting
45 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-940L.Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista...
Page 48 - Wireless Basics
48 D-Link DCS-940L 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-Li...
Page 51 - Where is wireless used?
51 D-Link DCS-940L 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 peo...
Page 52 - Wireless Modes
52 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Appendix A - 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 netw...
Page 53 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address
53 D-Link DCS-940L 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, p...
Page 54 - Statically Assign an IP Address
54 D-Link DCS-940L 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 Inte...
Page 55 - Technical Specifications
55 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 • Internet Explorer 6 or above NETWORKING PROTOCOL • IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP • DHCP Client • NTP Client (D-Link) • DNS Client...
Page 57 - Contacting Technical Support; answers to technical issues.; For customers within the United States:
57 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Appendix C - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the produc...
Page 58 - Warranty
58 D-Link DCS-940L 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 distribut...
Page 59 - Limited Software Warranty:
59 D-Link DCS-940L 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 61 - Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
61 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Appendix B - Technical Specifications What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does not cover:Products that, in D-Link’s judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty install...
Page 62 - Limitation of Liability:
62 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Appendix B - Technical Specifications 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 CO...
Page 65 - Registration
Appendix E - Registration 65 D-Link DCS-940L User Manual Version 1.0 May 31, 2011 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration
