D-Link DCS-G900 - SECURICAM Wireless G Internet Camera... User manual

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DCS-G900 Install GuideSystem Requirements
Computer with Windows® XP or 2000
PC with 1.3GHz or above; at least 128MB RAM
Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape Navigator™ 7.0 and above
Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11g/b wireless
network
System Requirements
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage will cause damage and void the
warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Package Contents
Manual and Software on CD
D-Link DCS-G900
Wireless G Internet Camera
Cat 5 Ethernet Cable
5V 2.5A Power Supply
Antenna
Camera Stand

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DCS-G900 Install Guide Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview
Front
Power LED
LAN LED
Camera Lens
Wireless Antenna
Camera Stand

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Ethernet Cable
Connector
Wireless Antenna
Power Connector
Camera Stand
Rear
Reset

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Installation Overview
Once you’ve completed your DCS-G900 installation, your network may appear
similar to the diagram below.

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DCS-G900 Install GuideHardware Installation
Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is
used during initial setup. Once your wireless
confi guration is set, you may disconnect the
Ethernet cable and begin communicating
wirelessly with your DCS-G900.
Hardware Installation
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the
network cable connector located on the
back panel of the DCS-G900 and attach
it to the network. Network connectivity is
confi rmed when the green LED Indicator on
the DCS-G900, located below the Power LED,
is illuminated.
Attach the External Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC
power input connector located on the rear
panel of the DCS-G900 and connect it to your
local power supply.
Note: Power source is confi rmed when the red
LED Power Indicator located to the right of the
lens on the DCS-G900 is illuminated.
Attach the Swivel Stand
Locate the stand mount on the bottom panel of
the DCS-G900 and screw on the swivel stand
to the base of the DCS-G900.
Attach the Antenna
Locate the antenna included with your
DCS-G900 and attach it to the antenna
connector located on the back of the
DCS-G900.

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You are now ready to run the Setup Wizard, which will guide you quickly through
the installation process.
Insert the D-Link DCS-G900 Driver
CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Confi guration
Click Next
Click
Next
Click Install Wizard
Click
Install Wizard
Click Install Software
Click
Install Software

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Click Next
Click
Next
Click Finish
Click
Finish
Click Yes
Click
Yes

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Your camera’s IP Address will
be displayed here along with its
corresponding MAC Address.
To run the Setup Wizard, click on: Start >Programs >D-Link Setup Wizard.
You must change the Admin ID and
Password immediately to protect your
camera against unauthorized access.
By default, the Admin ID and Password
are blank. To change the Admin ID and
Password, select both Change boxes and
enter a New ID and New Password.
Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask
for your camera if you want to change
the current settings. Enter your Gateway
and DNS settings. These settings must
correspond with your network settings
for you to access the camera. If you are
unsure of what these settings should be,
check with your network administrator.
Click Next
Click
Next
Click Next
Click
Next
Click Wizard
Click
Wi
zard
Your camera’s IP Address will
be displayed here along with its
corresponding MAC Address.

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The Connection Mode depends on
how your camera is connected to
your network. Click Infrastructure
for use with a router or Adhoc for a
peer-to-peer connection. The Network
Name (SSID), Wireless Channel,
Security Mode, and Authentication
must correspond with your wireless
network settings for the camera to work.
If you need to make any changes, click
Back to modify your settings.
Otherwise, click Restart to save and
apply your settings.
Click Restart
Click
Restart
Click Next
Click
Next
Enter the Encryption Mode, Key
Format, and Encryption Keys for
your wireless network.
Click Next
Click
Next

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The Home screen of your camera can be accessed from the Setup Wizard
using the Link button. You can also use your favorite Web browser, type
“http://address” in the address box where address is the IP address that
you assigned to the DCS-G900 from the previous section. Press Enter.
Click ActiveX or Java to
view your video images.
• Make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer
to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode. Java can
be downloaded for free from Sun’s web site. (http://www.java.com)
• When you connect to the home page, you will be prompted to download
ActiveX. If you want to use ActiveX to view your video images instead of
Java, then you must download ActiveX.
• Please refer to the Manual located on the CD-ROM for additional information
regarding all features and instructions related to the DCS-G900.
Your setup is now complete!
Click Link to launch your web browser
and view your images.
Click Link
Click
Link

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DCS-G900 Install GuideIPView SE Application Installation
IPView SE software is included for administrators to manage up to 4
DCS-G900s remotely. Administrators can also record to hard drive and
confi gure advanced settings for the DCS-G900. IPView SE is a complete
software management tool for the DCS-G900 and includes all confi gurable
settings available in the web confi guration utility.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A menu screen will appear as
shown below.
Click Install Software
Click Install IPView SE
IPView SE Application Installation

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Click Yes
Click Next
Click Next

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DCS-G900 Install GuideIPView SE Application Installation
Click Finish
After successfully installing the IPView SE, the application program for the
DCS-G900 is automatically installed to \Programs\IPView SE Directory.
To start IPView SE, click on Windows® Start > Programs > IPView SE > IPView
SE.
Once the IPView SE application control panel is executed, the interface will
appear:

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DCS-G900 Install Guide Add a New Camera
To add a new camera select the Camera button from the IPView SE.
Make sure that the green lights are on when clicking the camera button.
Select the camera you would like to connect to and click Add A Camera. If the
camera is not listed in this list, click the Input IP Address button. Enter the IP
Address of the camera in the specifi ed fi eld and click Add. If the IP Address
is entered incorrectly or if you have a bad network connection, a dialog box will
appear to notify you of the error. To add cameras in IPView SE, check that you
have your network confi gured correctly. To add a remote camera, you need
to have Internet access.
A green light under the camera button
means that there is already a camera
connected.
Add a New Camera

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DCS-G900 Install GuideAdd a New Camera
If you are unsure of the IP Address of the camera, you can click on Search to
search for all available cameras that are installed on your local area network.
Note: Only cameras on your local area network can be located using Search
in IPView SE. If you want to add a camera via the Internet, you must enter in a
public IP Address. Please note that if your camera is behind a router, you will
need to enter your router’s WAN IP followed by a colon, then the port number that
is assigned to your camera. As in example 10.10.10.80:800, where 10.10.10.80
is your router’s WAN IP and :800 is the port that your camera is using.
Highlight the camera you wish to add and click on Add. The camera will
automatically be added into the IPView SE list view. If you add the same
camera more than once you will receive the following message (see below).

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DCS-G900 Install Guide Add a New Camera
If the Login Camera dialog box appears, enter the correct User Name and
Password. Click OK. The camera will be added into IPView SE. If the User
Name and Password are entered incorrectly, the camera will not be added
into IPView SE.
The Login Camera dialog box will appear only if your have already set the
Username and Password during the Web Confi guration setting.
Once you login, the following screen will appear.

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DCS-G900 Install GuideHow to Format the Camera View
How to Format the Camera View
Select the Combine button on the IPView SE and you should see all
four cameras combined (see image below).
A maximum of 4 cameras can be viewed simultaneously with IPView SE.
Select any of the four cameras from the View Mode. If a green light is next
to the camera button, then this indicates that a camera is connected to the
IPView SE control panel.
Please refer to the Manual located on the CD-ROM for additional information
regarding IPView SE.

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Notes

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DCS-G900 Install GuideContacting Technical Support
Technical Support
D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates
for D-Link products.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States
and Canada for the duration of the product’s warranty period.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through
our website or by phone.
United States
Telephone
[phone]
Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
World Wide Web
http://support.dlink.com
E-mail
suppor[email protected]
Canada
Telephone
[phone]
Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 9:00pm EST.
World Wide Web
http://support.dlink.ca
E-mail
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Version 1.0
Revised 10/21/2005
©2005 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks
of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Maximum wireless signal rate derived
from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifi cations. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffi c, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput
rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. Product specifi cations, size, and shape are subject to
change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. Visit www.dlink.com for more details.
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