D-Link DCS-5030L User manual

User Manual
HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Day/Night Camera
DCS-5030L
Version 1.01 | 03/23/2017

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ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) designed to be always on. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it
can be unplugged to save energy.
Revision Date Description
1.00 15 December, 2015 Initial A1 release
1.01 23 March, 2017 Removed Setup Wizard
Manual Overview

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................5
Package Contents.........................................................................5
System Requirements.................................................................6
Introduction ...................................................................................7
Features............................................................................................8
Hardware Overview...................................................................10
Front View..............................................................................10
Rear View ...............................................................................11
Installation.......................................................................12
Mobile App Setup ......................................................................13
mydlink Lite..................................................................................14
Zero Conguration Setup........................................................15
Manual Hardware Installation................................................18
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................19
WPS - Push Button Setup.........................................................20
Mounting the Camera...............................................................21
mydlink...........................................................................................23
Conguration...................................................................24
Using the Web Conguration Interface..............................24
Live Video ......................................................................................25
Setup...............................................................................................27
Wizard.....................................................................................27
Internet Connection Setup Wizard........................28
Network Setup.....................................................................30
Wireless Setup......................................................................32
Extender Setup....................................................................33
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) .......................................................35
Image Setup .........................................................................36
Video .......................................................................................37
Audio.......................................................................................38
Motion Detection ...............................................................39
Sound Detection.................................................................40
Mail ..........................................................................................41
FTP............................................................................................44
Time and Date......................................................................46
Day/Night Mode .................................................................47
Camera Control ...................................................................48
SD Recording........................................................................50
SD Management .................................................................52
Maintenance ................................................................................53
Admin .....................................................................................53
System ....................................................................................55
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................56
Status ..............................................................................................57
Device Info ............................................................................57
Active User ............................................................................58
Help .........................................................................................59
Troubleshooting..............................................................60

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Technical Specications..................................................63
Regulatory Statements ...................................................65

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Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
DCS-5030L HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Day/Night Camera
CAT5 Ethernet Cable Quick Install Card
Micro-USB Power Adapter
Camera Base and Mounting Kit Quick Install Guide

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System Requirements
Network Requirements
• 10/100 Ethernet network or a 802.11n/g wireless network
• An Internet connection
• A router connected to your broadband modem
Web-based Conguration Utility
Requirements
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 8 or higher
• Firefox 12 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
Note: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed.
Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
mydlink Website Requirements
• Broadband Internet connection
Computer with:
• Internet Explorer 8 or higher (ActiveX)
• Firefox 12 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 20 or higher

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-5030L HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Day/Night Camera. The DCS-5030L is a versatile and
unique solution for your home or small oce. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-5030L is a complete system with a built-in
CPU, web server, and wireless networking device that transmits high-quality video images for security and surveillance. The
pan/tilt function allows the camera to patrol a wide area, while the built-in IR LEDs provide around-the-clock surveillance
regardless of the lighting conditions.
The DCS-5030L can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/laptop over your local network or through the Internet
via a web browser. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface oer easy integration with your Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet or 802.11 n/g wireless network, with Wireless N technology you have the freedom to place the DCS-5030L anywhere
within range of your existing wireless network. The DCS-5030L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection
features for a customizable, cost-eective security solution.
Your DCS-5030L is mydlink-enabled, which means that you can view and manage your camera over the Internet through the
mydlink website, or through the mydlink mobile app for iOS and Android. You can view your live video feed, take snapshots,
and manage the camera’s conguration, all from anywhere you have Internet access.

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Easy to Use and mydlink-Enabled for Easy Access and Management
The DCS-5030L is a standalone surveillance camera that requires no special hardware or software, and can operate independently,
even without a PC. This camera is also mydlink-enabled, which means you can view and manage your camera through the mydlink
website, or through the mydlink mobile app for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Pan/Tilt for Wide Viewing Area
Patrol a large area with one camera thanks to the DCS-5030L’s pan and tilt functions.You can use the web interface to manually adjust
the camera lens position, or set up to 24 pre-dened preset positions, enabling you to quickly move to frequently viewed points of
interest.
IR LEDs for Day and Night Functionality
The built-in infrared LEDs enable night time viewing of up to 8 meters (26 feet), giving you clear images regardless of lighting condi-
tions.
H.264 Codec for Smooth, Space-Ecient Video
This camera supports use of the H.264 video codec, which gives you high-quality video with reduced bandwidth requirements. This
means that you can enjoy smoother, more reliable video streaming over the Internet, and less disk space is required to save record-
ings.
Motion and Sound Triggered Notications and Recordings
The DCS-5030L can send e-mail notications with snapshots or video clips whenever motion or sound is detected.You can customize
areas of the video to monitor for motion to keep watch over specic areas of interest, and you can set volume thresholds to determine
the sound level required to trigger a sound notication.
Features

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802.11n/g/b Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support
The DCS-5030L oers wireless 802.11n/g/b and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making it easy to integrate into your existing net-
work environment. The DCS-5030L works with either a 10 Mbps Ethernet-based network or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet-based network
for traditional wired environments, and works with 802.11n/g/b wireless routers or access points for added exibility. The Site Survey
feature also allows you to view and connect to any available wireless networks within range of the camera.
Micro-USB Powered for Convenience
For added convenience, the DCS-5030L can be powered via any Micro-USB cable, so you don’t have to worry about looking
for a matching power adapter when setting it up for use. Simply use the included or standard Micro-USB cable and plug it into
any USB power adapter or powered USB port and it’ll be powered on and ready for use.
Remote Monitoring with mydlink Lite App
With the mydlink Lite app for mobile devices, you can easily view live streams and manage your camera from anywhere with an In-
ternet connection.

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Hardware Overview
Front View
1 Light Sensor The IR-Cut Removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between
color and infrared accordingly.
2 Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area.
3 Manual Focus Bezel Manually adjust the focus of the lens for your required view.
4 WPS LED Indicates the WPS connection status of the camera.
5 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area.
6 Infrared LEDs Illuminate the camera’s eld of view in low light environments..
7Power and Link LED Indicates the camera’s current status.
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Rear View
1 2 3
4
1 WPS Button Press this button, then press the WPS button for 5 seconds on your router to set up
a wireless connection automatically.
2 Ethernet Port RJ45 connector for Ethernet.
3 Reset Button Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to reset the camera.
4 Micro-USB Port Connect a Micro-USB cable here to power on the camera.
5 microSD Port Insert a microSD card to record to the card.
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There are three ways to set up your camera:
• Mobile App Setup: You can set up your DCS-5030L with the free mydlink Lite app. Refer to Mobile App Setup
on page 13.
• Zero Conguration Setup: If you have a mydlink-enabled router (D-Link cloud router), this is the easiest way
to set up your camera. Refer to Zero Conguration Setup on page 15.
• Manual Hardware Installation:This section shows you how to manually set up your camera, however in order
to use the mydlink features of your camera, you will still need to run the mydlink Lite app. Refer to Manual
Hardware Installation on page 18.
Installation

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Mobile App Setup
The mydlink Lite app allows you to congure your camera without a PC, and lets your camera work together with other
mydlink Lite compatible devices. Search for the free mydlink Lite app on the App Store or Google Play and download it to
your smartphone or tablet. You can also use a QR code reading app to scan the corresponding code for your device below.

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mydlink Lite
1. Using your mobile, connect to the same wireless network as your camera.
2. Download the mydlink Lite app using a QR code in the previous page.
3. On the login page, tap Local. The app will automatically discover any D-Link
cameras in your network.
4. Tap the DCS-5030L icon to begin setup.
5. Enter your camera’s administrator password (it will be on your Quick Install
Card if you haven’t congured it). Tick the Remember Me box and tap OK.
You will be taken to the Live View page of your camera.
You can monitor your camera using the mydlink Lite app either from your local network (same as the camera’s) or remotely
from anywhere with an Internet connection. To use either method, follow the steps below:
1. To enable remote monitoring, you will need to use mydlink services. Start the
mydlink Lite app on your mobile device.
2. If you already have an account, you can tap Sign In. If you don’t have a myd-
link account and want to register for one, you can tap the New users, sign
up here. link to start the registration process.
To view your camera feed remotely:
To view your camera feed on a local network:
mydlink Lite

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If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Conguration Setup. Zero Conguration
automatically congures your camera's settings such as Wi-Fi name/password for you, and adds the camera to your mydlink
account automatically. This type of setup allows you to set up your camera by simply plugging it in and connecting it to your
router.
Connect your camera to your mydlink-enabled Cloud Router and Zero Conguration will automatically congure your DCS-5030L
and add the camera to your mydlink account. After a short period of time, you will be able to remotely access your camera
from the website http://www.mydlink.com to manage and monitor your DCS-5030L.
Zero Conguration Setup
Connect the Ethernet Cable and the Micro-USB Plug
Use the included Ethernet cable and plug it into the camera. Plug the other
end into an available port on your D-link Cloud Router. If you wish to use
your camera wirelessly, you will be able to remove the cable after Zero
Conguration Setup is complete. Plug one end of the included Micro-USB
power adapter to the back of the camera.
Plug the Micro-USB Power Adapter to a Wall Outlet
Plug the other end of the Micro-USB power adapter to a wall outlet to power
on your camera.

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A summary and conrmation notication will appear with the automatically
congured details. Make a note of the details and click Yes to add the camera
to your account.
Check Your mydlink Account
From any computer with an Internet connection, open a web browser and
login to your mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices
and display a New device Found! pop-up notication in the bottom-left
corner. Click the notication to continue.
DCS-5030L
DCS-5030L

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During the Zero Conguration process, you will be directed to the mydlink Live
View tab for your camera where you will see a screen similar to the following.
If you wish to connect your camera to your router wirelessly, you can simply
disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the camera to its intended location;
your router's wireless settings have been automatically transferred to the
camera, and no further conguration is required.
Your camera is now set up, and you can skip to mydlink on page 23 to
learn more about the mydlink features of this camera, or to Conguration
on page 24 for advanced conguration of your camera.
Note: If the live image is blurry or out of focus, you can manually adjust the
focus by rotating the manual focus bezel surrounding the camera lens.

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Manual Hardware Installation
To set up your camera manually, we suggest using WPS. You can also go to the web conguration page to set up your camera.
Note: In order to use the mydlink features of this product, you will need to go through the mydlink Lite or Zero Conguration Setup.
Optional: Use WPS to Connect Wirelessly
You can useWPS to connect your camera to your network wirelessly. For more
information, refer to WPS - Push Button Setup on page 20. If your router
does not support WPS, you will still be able to set up your camera’s wireless
settings in the camera’s web interface.
Connect the Ethernet Cable and the Micro-USB Plug
Use the included Ethernet cable and plug it into the camera. Plug the other
end into an available LAN port on your router. Plug one end of the included
Micro-USB power adapter to the back of the camera.
Congure Your Camera
Refer to Conguration on page 24 for information on how to congure
your camera.
Plug the Micro-USB Power Adapter to a Wall Outlet
Plug the other end of the Micro-USB power adapter to a wall outlet to power
on your camera.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
Your 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 walls, ceilings, or other objects
that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and
background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic
guidelines:
1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between your adapter and other network devices (such as your
Network Camera) - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range by 1-30 meters (3-90 feet).
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is half a meter thick (1.5 feet), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle, it can appear over 14 meters (42 feet)
thick. Position your devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle)
for better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may weaken the wireless signal.Try
to position your access points, wireless routers, and other networking devices where the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh
tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product at least or 1-2 meters (3-6 feet ) away from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or other radio frequency sources (such as microwave ovens), your
wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as
far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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To create a WPS connection:
Step 1
Make sure the camera is plugged in, then press and hold the WPS button for
ten seconds. The blue WPS status LED will start blinking.
Step 2
Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is
usually on the front or side of your router. On some routers, you may need
to log in to the web interface and click on an on-screen button to activate
the WPS feature. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router,
please refer to your router’s User Manual.
The DCS-5030L will automatically create a secure wireless connection to your
router. While connecting, the blue LED will ash and your camera will reboot.
Note: You can also set up a wireless connection manually; please see Wireless
Setup on page 32.
WPS - Push Button Setup
WPS Button
If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can create a secure wireless connection using the WPS Button on the
back of the camera. Please note that WPS setup only establishes a secure wireless connection, and you will still need to use
manual installation to congure your camera.