D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2100+ User manual

D-Link SecuriCam
Enhanced 2.4 GHz Wireless
Internet Camera
Manual
Building Networks for People
Version 2.20
DCS-2100+
(04/01/04)

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Contents
Contents of Package ....................................................................................... 3
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4
Features and Benefits .....................................................................................4
Connections ....................................................................................................6
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................... 8
Software Installation ........................................................................................9
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME ............................................................. 13
Installing IP surveillance Software ................................................................. 17
Testing the DCS-2100+ ................................................................................. 21
Security ......................................................................................................... 22
Using and Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router ........................... 23
Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet Browser ........................................... 29
Record Snapshots to your FTP server ......................................................... 56
Using IP surveillance Software ...................................................................... 60
Installing IP surveillance Software ..................................................... 60
Launcher ........................................................................................... 65
Monitor Program ................................................................................ 68
Scheduling ......................................................................................... 93
Playback Program ........................................................................... 101
Firmware Upgrades .................................................................................... 116
Appendix ...................................................................................................... 119
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................ 119
How to PING Your IP Address .......................................................... 122
Reset and Restore .......................................................................... 123
I/O Connector .................................................................................. 124
Adjusting the Camera Focus ........................................................... 128
Replacing the Lens .......................................................................... 129
Technical Specifications .................................................................. 130
Contacting Technical Support ..................................................................... 132
Time Zone Table .......................................................................................... 133
Warranty and Registration........................................................................... 135

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D-Link DCS-2100+ Internet Camera
Power Adapter
Installation software and manual on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Camera Stand
Category 5 Ethernet Cable
2 Antennas
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
DCS-2100+ will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Minimum System Requirements:
Internet Explorer 5.x or higher Internet Web Browser
CPU: Pentium III, 800MHz or above
Memory Size: 128MB
VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above
Package Contents
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Introduction
The D-Link DCS-2100+ Wireless Internet Camera is a powerful surveillance
system that connects wirelessly to your 802.11b network. The
DCS-2100+ features enhanced 802.11b and connects wirelessly at up to 22
Mbps (Megabits per second). The DCS-2100+ differs from a conventional
PC Camera because it is a standalone system with a built-in CPU and Web
server, providing a low-cost solution capable of solving demanding security
and home/office monitoring needs. The Internet Camera can be accessed
remotely, and controlled, from any PC or notebook computer over the Internet
from anywhere in the world. Simple installation procedures, along with the
built-in Web-based interface offers easy integration to your network
environments.
Features and Benefits
The DCS-2100+ Wireless Internet Camera is a standalone system requiring
no additional hardware or software. All that is required is a computer with
the Internet Explorer Web browser (version 5.x or above). Just plug in the
camera and view the picture from your Internet Camera with a valid IP
Address.
Broad Range of Applications
With today’s high-speed Internet, the Internet Camera provides the ideal
solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote
monitoring. The DCS-2100+ allows remote access from an Internet Explorer
Web browser for live image viewing and allows the administrator to manage
and control the Internet Camera anywhere and any time. Apply the Internet
Camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices,
banks, hospitals, child-care centers, amusement parks and other varieties
of industrial and public monitoring. The Internet Camera can also be used
for intruder detection with its motion-detection mode, capture still images
and video images for archiving and many more applications. The wireless
capability means you can place the camera where it is inconvenient to install
network cables.
Supports a Variety of Platforms
Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related
protocols, the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera can be integrated easily into
other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.

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Features & Benefits (continued)
Web Configuration
Using the Internet Explorer Web browser, administrators can configure and
manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or
the Internet. Up to 20 user names and passwords are permitted, with privilege
settings controlled by the administrator.
Powerful Surveillance and Remote Monitoring Utility
The powerful IP surveillance software application assigns an administrator
with a pre-defined user ID and password who can modify the Internet Camera
settings from a remote site via an Intranet or the Internet. Administrators are
allowed to monitor the image, record the image to a hard drive, and take
snapshots.
Connection to External Devices
Supporting auxiliary Input/Output connectors, you can connect the Internet
Camera to a variety of external devices such as IR-sensors, switches and alarm
relays. Combined with programmable alarming facilities, you can develop a variety
of security applications that are triggered on alarm-based events. The Internet
Camera provides an industry standard in/out external connector for connectivity.
Note: Use of audio or video equipment for recording the image or voice of a
person without their knowledge and consent is prohibited in certain states or
jurisdictions. Nothing herein represents a warranty or representation that the
D-Link product provided herein is suitable for the end-user’s intended use under
the applicable laws of his or her state. D-Link disclaims any liability whatsoever
for any end-user use of the D-Link product, which fails to comply with applicable
state, local, or federal laws.

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Connections
Ethernet Cable Connector
DC Power Connector
I/O Connector
Reset Button
Antenna Connectors
Antenna
Two antennas are included with the DCS-2100+. These are screwed onto the
antenna connectors on the back panel to provide a connection with a wireless
network.
Ethernet Cable Connector
The Internet Camera’s back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections
to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This network
port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Internet Camera to automatically
detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and held until the
Power LED flashes through its cycle twice.
A Factory reset is initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for
5 seconds or when the Power LED changes from green to red for 2 cycles.
(For example you will see the LED turn to red twice, release the reset button
when the LED turns red the second time). The Power LED will begin to
flash indicating that the Internet Camera’s settings are reverting back to the
factory settings, then turn back to green.
The Ethernet cable included with the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera
is a Category 5 “straight through” cable. This is the recommended
cable type when the camera is physically connected to a 100 Mbps
Fast Ethernet network hub or switch.

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DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera’s
back panel and is labeled 12VDC with a single socket to supply power to the
Internet Camera.
I/O Connector
The DCS-2100+ provides a terminal block with two pairs of connectors situated
on the back panel. One pair is for input and the other is for output. The I/O
connectors provide the physical interface to send and receive digital signals to
a variety of external alarm devices. Please refer to the Appendix (P. 119) in
this manual for detailed information.
Connections (continued)
Located on the bottom panel of the Internet Camera, the socket is used to con-
nect the camera stand to the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on
the camera stand to the Internet Camera.
Bottom Panel
Socket for stand
Power LED
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
The Power LED is positioned to the right of the Internet Camera lens. As soon
as the power adapter is connected to the Internet camera the power LED will
flash red and green several times, the DCS-2100+ is conducting a self-test.
Upon passing the self-test the LED will turn green to indicate a good connection
to an Ethernet port or red to indicate no connection has been made.
Attachment socket for the Camera Stand

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Hardware Installation
Connect to a Network
If you are connecting the DCS-2100+ to a
wired Ethernet network, connect an
Ethernet cable to the network cable
connector located on the Internet Camera’s
back panel and attach it to the network.
If you are connecting the DCS-2100+ to a
802.11b wireless Ethernet network, attach
the two wireless antennas to the antenna
connectors on the back panel of the
DCS-2100+.
Attach the external power supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC
power input connector located on the
Internet Camera’s back panel (labeled
12VDC) and connect it to your wall outlet.
The Internet Camera comes with a camera
stand with a swivel ball screw head that
can be attached to the Internet Camera
bottom socket cavity. Attach the camera
stand to the Internet Camera and station it
for your application. There are holes
located in the base of the camera stand
allowing the Internet Camera to be mounted
to the ceiling, or any wall securely.
Attaching the Internet Camera to the Camera Stand
When you have a proper connection, the LED will turn from red to green. The
light may cycle on and off and your computer may show an intermittent loss of
connectivity, this is normal until you have configured your Internet Camera.

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Software Installation
After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the
DCS-2100+ Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure
and operate the camera. The first step is to run the IP Installer program on the
CD. IP Installer allows you to use the Internet Camera with your Internet browser.
After the IP Installer software program is completed, you will have an operating
and controllable Internet Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web browser
you will be able to access the video and sound from the Internet camera. The
camera has a built-in Web server. This Web server will allow the camera to
access the Internet without being attached to a computer and permits users to
view the video and audio remotely.
However, it is necessary to install the IP surveillance software from the enclosed
CD to create a truly powerful monitoring and surveillance system. The following
section will detail the installation of the IP Installer and the IP surveillance
software.
Installing the IP Installer program
Insert the CD that is included with the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera. The
DCS-2100+ installation menu will start up automatically from the CD. If the CD
does not startup automatically (the Windows operating system can turn this
function off, for example), go to Start > Run and type D:\autorun (if D:\ is your
cd-rom drive) to access the installation menu shown below:
Click Install Software

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IMPORTANT:
A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the IP Installer
cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, lightly insert a paper clip (or a
similar sized tool) into the reset hole on the back of the camera (see page 6 for
the location of the reset button.) The LED on the front of the camera will begin
blinking red and green. When it stops the blinking cycle continue to hold in the
reset button until a second cycle of blinking red and green lights indicates a
second reset cycle has completed. This will take approximately 5-7 seconds.
The opening IP Installer screen will appear
and show a MAC address of the DCS-
2100+ and an IP Address (which may or
may not be correct depending on what
you have your DCS-2100+ connected to).
If you have a DHCP* server on your
network, there will be a valid IP Address
displayed here, indicated by a “Yes” under
the assigned column.
*A DHCP server is a device that supplies
IP Addresses to its clients that are on
the same network.
Software Installation (continued)
Click IP Installer

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Software Installation (continued)
After you click on the Link
button, IP Installer will
automatically open your
Internet browser to the IP
Address of the DCS-
2100+, in this example it
is: http://192.168.0.102.
Your DCS-2100+ may
have a different IP Ad-
dress.
The IP Installer will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2100+ and an IP
address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation, until
you see a “Yes” under the
assigned column. The camera is
now automatically configured with
an IP address consistent to the
device it is connected to.
Click on the Link button
Highlight the MAC address

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You have now completed the Setup Wizard and are ready to use your
camera! You can also continue to the section titled “Installing IP surveil-
lance Software” (P. 17) to install the IP surveillance software before you
begin to use the DCS-2100+.
Enter the administrative
password. Click Save
and then the “X” at the top
right-hand corner of your
browser to close the
page.
Software Installation (continued)
At this point we highly recommend that you click on Configuration, Tools,
Administrator, and put in a password for security purposes.

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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture
that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and
peripherals. The DCS-2100+ is a UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your
operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you
do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unchecking the
Enabled DDNS checkbox in the DDNS/UPnP settings page under “Advanced”
in the configuration menu. Use the following steps to enable UPnP (Universal
Plug and Play) settings only if you are running Windows XP/ME. If you are running
Windows 98/2000, UPnP is not available.
Click Control Panel
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Click Add or Remove
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Click Add/Remove
Windows Components
The following screen will
appear:
Select Networking Services
(Communications in Windows
ME)
Click Details
Select Universal
Plug and Play
Click Ok
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
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Please wait while Setup
configures the components.
Click Next
Click Finish
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
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Click My Network Places
To view your DCS-2100+
Internet Camera in an Internet
browser, go to your Desktop
and click My Network
Places.
Click DCS-2100+-102
The last three digits (102),
represent the fourth octet of your
Internet Camera’s IP address
(in this example, 198.168.0.102).
After you click on the DCS-
2100+-102 icon, your Internet
browser will automatically be
opened to the IP Address of the
DCS-2100+, in this example it
is: http://192.168.0.102. Your
DCS-2100+ may have a differ-
ent IP Address.
(Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will appear in Windows ME.)
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/ME
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Click Next
Real-time Monitoring
Video Recording to hard disk
High quality video
High video compression ratio
Maximum of 16 cameras with different display layouts
Smart playback
Triggered event browsing
Fast database searching
Configurable automated alarms
Account password protection
Scheduled recording for each camera
Email / FTP video snapshots
AVI file export
Motion detection for each camera
The IP surveillance software on the CD included with the DCS-2100+ Internet
Camera converts the DCS-2100+ into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance
system for home or business, with these features:
Installing IP surveillance Software
To install IP surveillance, click on the Install IP surveillance Software on the
CD included with the Internet Camera. The Welcome screen appears:
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Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click Yes if you wish to
accept the agreement. Click No to exit the installation.
Enter your name and company information and click Next.
Click Next
Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Click Yes

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Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Click Next
Click Next
Select the
destination
directory.
Select the
program folder
the software will
be installed into.

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The installation is complete.
Click Finish
Installing IP surveillance Software (continued)
Click Next