D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2100+ User manual

Enhanced 2.4 GHz Wireless
Internet Camera
Manual
Building Networks for People
Version 2.40
DCS-2100+
(10/04/04)

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Contents
Contents of Package.......................................................................................3
Introduction......................................................................................................4
Features and Benefits .....................................................................................4
Connections ....................................................................................................6
HardwareInstallation .......................................................................................8
Installation Wizard...........................................................................................9
Installation Wizard Screen ............................................................................15
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me..............................................................18
InstallingIP surveillance Software .................................................................22
Testing the DCS-2100+.................................................................................26
Security .........................................................................................................27
Using and Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router ...........................28
Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet Browser ...........................................34
Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection.......................61
Using IP surveillance Software......................................................................65
Installing IP surveillance Software .....................................................65
Launcher ...........................................................................................70
Monitor Program................................................................................73
Scheduling.........................................................................................98
Playback Program...........................................................................106
Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection .......................................121
Appendix......................................................................................................124
FrequentlyAsked Questions............................................................124
How to PINGYour IPAddress..........................................................127
Reset and Restore ..........................................................................128
I/O Connector ..................................................................................129
Adjusting the Camera Focus...........................................................133
Replacing the Lens..........................................................................134
Technical Specifications ..................................................................135
Contacting Technical Support .....................................................................137
TimeZoneTable ..........................................................................................138
Warranty......................................................................................................140
Registration .................................................................................................143

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D-Link SECURICAM Network TM DCS-2100+ Internet Camera
PowerAdapter
CD-ROM with installation software and manual
QuickInstallation Guide
Camera Stand
Category 5 Ethernet Cable
2Antennas
Note:Usingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltagethantheoneincludedwiththe
DCS-2100+willcausedamageandvoidthewarrantyforthisproduct.
Minimum System Requirements:
Internet Explorer 6.x or higher Internet Web Browser
CPU:Pentium III, 800MHz orabove
(Pentium 4, 2Ghz plus processor with 512Mb memory and a
32Mb video card is required for multiple camera viewing and
recording in IP Surveillance)
Memory Size: 128MB
VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above
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Introduction
The D-Link SECURICAM Network TM DCS-2100+ Wireless Internet Camera is
apowerfulsurveillancesystem thatconnectswirelesslyto your802.11bnetwork.
The DCS-2100+ features enhanced 802.11b and connects with a maximum
wireless signal rate of 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,
alongwiththebuilt-inWeb-basedinterfaceofferseasyintegrationtoyournetwork
environments.
Features and Benefits
The D-Link SECURICAM Network TM 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 6.x or
above).Just plug in thecameraandviewthe picture fromyour InternetCamera
with a valid IPAddress.
Broad Range of Applications
Withtoday’shigh-speedInternet, the InternetCameraprovidestheidealsolution
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 Protocols
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 toavarietyofexternaldevicessuchasIR-sensors,switchesand alarm
relays.Combinedwithprogrammablealarmingfacilities,youcandevelopavariety
of security applications that are triggered on alarm-based events. The Internet
Cameraprovidesanindustrystandardin/outexternalconnectorforconnectivity.
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-Linkproductprovidedhereinissuitablefortheend-user’sintended use under
theapplicable laws of his or her state. D-Link disclaims any liability whatsoever
foranyend-useruse of the D-Link product,whichfails to comply with applicable
state, local, or federal laws.

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Connections
EthernetCableConnector
DCPowerConnector
I/OConnector
ResetButton
AntennaConnectors
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
TheInternetCamera’sback panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections
to10Base-TEthernetcablingor100Base-TXFastEthernetcabling.Thisnetwork
portsupportstheNWay protocol,allowingtheInternetCameratoautomatically
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 DCpower inputconnectoris locatedon the DCS-2100+ InternetCamera’s
back panel and is labeled 12VDC with a single socket to supply power to the
Internet Camera.
I/O Connector
TheDCS-2100+ provides a terminal blockwith two pairsof 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 (page 124)
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
PowerLED
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
ThePower 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.
Uponpassingtheself-test theLEDwillturngreentoindicateagoodconnection
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
connectorlocatedonthe 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
Attachtheexternalpowersupply to the DC
power input connector located on the
Internet Camera’s back panel (labeled
12VDC) and connect it to your wall outlet.
TheInternetCameracomeswithacamera
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
allowingtheInternetCameratobemounted
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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Installation Wizard
After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the
DCS-2100+ Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure
andoperate the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard from
the CD. Installation Wizard will allow you to configure the Internet Camera to
your network.
After the Installation Wizard software program is completed, you will have an
operating and controllable Internet Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web
browseryouwill beabletoaccessthevideoandsoundfromtheInternet 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,itisnecessarytoinstalltheIPsurveillancesoftwarefromtheenclosed
CDto create atruly powerful monitoringand surveillance system.The following
section will detail the installation of the Installation Wizard and the IP
surveillance software.
Installing the Installation Wizard 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 start up automatically (this function may be disabled in the Windows
operating system), simply access the CD from Windows and click on the
autorun.exe program to access the installation menu shown below:
Click Install Software

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Installation Wizard (continued)
Please wait while the
InstallShield Wizard
prepares to install.
Click Next.
Click Installation Wizard

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Select the Program folder
that Setup will add program
iconsto.Youmaytype anew
folder name, or select one
from the existing folders list.
Click Next.
Please wait while the
Installation Wizard is
installed.
Installation Wizard (continued)
TheInstallShieldwillinstallin
thefollowingfolder.Toinstall
into a different folder, click
Browse and select another
folder.
Click Next.

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Installation Wizard (continued)
To access the Installation Wizard
screen, click on the Installation
Wizard Icon on your desktop.
IMPORTANT:
A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the Installation
Wizard 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 128 for the location of the reset hole). 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.
TheopeningInstallationWizardscreen
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+ connectedto).Ifyouhave
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
suppliesIPAddressestoitsclientsthat
are on the same network.
Installationisnow complete.
Click Finish.

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Installation Wizard (continued)
The Installation Wizard 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
untilyousee“Yes”undertheassignedcolumn.Thecameraisnowautomatically
configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to.
AfteryouclickontheLink
to Selected Devices
button, Installation
Wizard willautomatically
open your Internet
browser to the IP Ad-
dress of the DCS-2100+
inthisexampleitis:http:/
/192.168.0.146. Your
DCS-2100+ may have a
different IPAddress.
Click on the Link to Selected
Devices button.
Select the MAC address.
For more information regarding the functions of this screen, see the following
section titled “Installation Wizard Screen.”

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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
surveillance Software” (page 22) to install the IP surveillance software
before you begin to use the DCS-2100+.
Enter the administrative
password. Click Save
andthenthe“X”atthetop
right-hand corner of your
browser to close the
page.
Installation Wizard (continued)
At this point we highly recommend that you click on Configuration, Tools,
Admin, and enter in a password for security purposes.

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Installation Wizard Screen
Thefollowing options are available on the InstallationWizard screen byclicking
on the corresponding tab:
Search -
Click to search for any available
cameras to connect to the network.
Add -
Click to manually add a camera to
the network. A window will appear,
promptingyoutoenter the camera’s
IP address or domain name. A
second window will appear,
prompting you to enter the port
number.
Remove -
Click to remove the selected camera(s) from the network.
Uncheck All -
Click to uncheck all selected cameras.
Links to Selected Devices -
Click to link all selected devices to the network.
Setup -
On the initial Setup Screen you can
configure System and Date/Time
settings for each camera. Click
Next to configure Network settings
for the camera.
System Settings -
Enter a Camera Name and create
a Root password for the camera.
Date/Time Settings -
Enter the Date and Time for each
camera.Thesesettings can also be
configured on the Tools > System
screen (page 53) when configuring
the camera via a Web browser.

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Installation Wizard Screen (continued)
Upgrade -
Network Settings -
Here users can configure the
Network Settings for the camera.
EntertheIP address, Subnet mask,
DefaultrouterIP,PrimaryDNS,and
Secondary DNS.Automatically, the
option to reset IP address at boot
selected. If you would like to save
yourIPaddresssettings,makesure
to uncheck this box. These settings
can also be configured on the
Advanced > Network screen
(page 37) when configuring the
camera via a Web Browser.
Click Next and then Apply to save
the configured settings. Users can
click Previous to modify changes
or mistakes.
The upgrade window allows users
to upload a saved firmware file. If
the firmware is older than that
currently on the camera, a screen
will appear indicating so and
prompting the user to confirm the
upload.
Package Information -
This displays information about the
firmware and plugin currently
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Installation Wizard Screen (continued)
Reset to Default -
About -
Exit -
Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen.
Click About to display the current
version and date.
Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera’s settings to factory defaults.
Locate the Firmware to Upgrade -
Indicate the location of the firmware to be uploaded to the camera.
Selected Package -
This displays the file name of the firmware selected for upload.

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EnablingUPnPforWindowsXP/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
PlugandPlay)settingsonlyifyouarerunningWindowsXP/Me.Ifyouarerunning
Windows 98/2000, UPnP is not available.
Click Control Panel
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Click Add/Remove
Windows Components
The following screen will
appear:
SelectNetworking Services
(CommunicationsinWindows
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
(continued)