D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-900 User manual

DCS-900
Internet Camera
Building Networks for People
(10/04/04)
Manual
Version 1.50

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Contents
Package Contents ...............................................................3
Introduction ..........................................................................4
Hardware Installation............................................................9
Security ..............................................................................10
Using the Setup Wizard .....................................................11
DCS-900 Configuration .....................................................16
Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router............................23
IPView Lite Application Installation ....................................37
IPView Lite.........................................................................42
Uninstall IPView Lite Application........................................72
Appendix (FAQ, Troubleshooting, How to Ping your IP
Address, Time Zone Table, Active X Installation). ........74
Technical Specifications ....................................................87
Contacting Technical Support............................................89
Warranty ...................................... .................................... ...90
Registration........................................................................93

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Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
•OneDCS-900Internet Camera
•OneInstallationCD-ROM
•OneAC power adapter
•One Camera Stand
•One Category 5 Ethernet Cable
Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet
Recommended: PC, Mac or Notebook to access the Internet Camera
Web Configuration
• JavaEnabledand Compliant Web Browser(recommended)
•CPU: Pentium III, 450MHz or above
•Memory Size: 128MB recommended
• VGAcard resolution: 800x600or above
IPView Lite Configuration
• Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE
•CPU: Pentium III, 850MHz or above
•Memory Size: 128MB (256MB recommended)
•VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above
System Requirements:

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Introduction
Congratulationson your purchase ofthe DCS-900 InternetCamera! The DCS-900 is a
versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the
DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits
highquality videoimages for monitoring.The DCS-900 can be accessed remotely, and
controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. The
simple installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration
with your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The DCS-900 also comes with remote
monitoringcapability for a complete andcost-effective solution.
Features & Benefits
Simple to Use
TheDCS-900isastand-alonesystemwithabuilt-in CPU, requiring no special hardware
orsoftwaresuchasPC frame grabber cards.TheDCS-900supportsbothActiveX mode
forInternet ExplorerandJavamodefor InternetExplorerandNetscapeNavigator.Allthat
is required is a computer with current Web browser software.
Supports a Variety of Platforms
SupportingTCP/IPnetworking,HTTP,andotherInternet related protocols, the DCS-900
can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment such as Windows, Unix, and
Macintosh.ItcanalsobeintegratedeasilyintootherInternet/Intranetapplicationsbecause
ofits standards-based features.
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Support
The DCS-900 supports traditional wired transmission, making the DCS-900 easy to
integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-900 works with a 10Mbps
Ethernetbased networkor 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network.

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Features & Benefits (continued)
Web Configuration
Using a standard Web browser,Administrators can configure and manage the Internet
Cameradirectly from itsown Web pagevia the Intranetor Internet. Thismeansyou can
accessyour DCS-900 at anytime from anywhere in the world!
Remote Monitoring Utility
The IPView Lite application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Internet
Cameraand allowsadministrators toconfigure andaccess theInternet Camera from a
remotesite via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording
images to a hard drive, viewing up to 4 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots.
Broad Range of Applications
With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera can provide the ideal
solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The
Internet Camera allows remote access from a Web browser for live image viewing and
allows the administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera at anytime, from
anywherein the world. Many applications exist, includingindustrialandpublicmonitoring
of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.

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Network Cable Connector
TheDCS-900 featuresanRJ-45connectorforconnections to 10Base-TEthernetcabling
or100Base-TXFastEthernetcabling (which should be Category5UTPcable).The port
supportsthe NWay protocol,allowing theDCS-900 to automaticallydetect or negotiate
the transmission speed of the network.
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is labeled DC 5V with a single jack socket to supply
powertothe DCS-900.
Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and Power LED begins to
flash.
Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for three
seconds or when the Power LED begins to light up. Release the reset button and the
Power LED will begin to flash indicating that the DCS-900’s settings are reverting back
tothefactorysettings.TheIPaddresswillalsoreturntothedefaultsettingof192.168.0.20.
Connections
Rear Panel view
Ethernet Cable
Connector
ResetButton
DCPowerConnector

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Connections (continued)
Bottom Panel view
Stand Connector

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LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
Power LED
ThePowerLEDispositionedontherightsideoftheDCS-900lens.Steadygreenconfirms
thatthe DCS-900is poweredON.
Note:
There are three settings for the Power LED for monitoring purposes: Normal / Off /
Dummy. Please refer to the DCS-900 Camera Configuration section for detailed
informationandusage.
LAN LED
The LAN LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900’s lens. It is located below
thePower LED.
Steady orange confirms a good connection to the LAN.
Dependingonthe data traffic,the LED will beginto flash to indicatethat the DCS-900 is
receiving/transceivingfrom/totheLAN network.
Front view
Power LED
LANLED

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Hardware Installation
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connectthe includedEthernet cable to the network
cable connector located on the back panel of the
DCS-900 and attach it to the network. Network
Connectivityisconfirmedwhentheorange LED
Indicatoronthe DCS-900 located belowthePowerLED
is illuminated.
Attach the External Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power input
connectorlocated on therear panel ofthe
DCS-900 and connect it to your local power supply.
Note:Power source is confirmedwhen the green LED
Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the
DCS-900isilluminated.
Attach the Swivel Stand
Locate the stand connector on the bottom panel of the
DCS-900and screw on the swivel stand to the base of
theDCS-900.

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Security
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900, the
Administrator has the exclusive privilege to authorize all users. The DCS-900 supports
multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator for
defined userswho have a User Name and User Password.
TheAdministrator can release apublicUser Name and Password so thatwhen remote
users access the DCS-900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the
DCS-900.
Note:
WhentheDCS-900 isusedforthefirsttime,itishighlyrecommendedthattheAdministrator
settheAdmin ID and Admin Password to constrainuser access tothe DCS-900since
theDefault settingsareNullString(no password).Once the IDandPasswordaredefined,
onlytheAdministrator has access to the management of the DCS-900.This procedure
should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the DCS-900 will not
be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password are defined.

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Using the Setup Wizard
Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through
the installation process.
Insertthe D-Link DCS-900 CD intoyour
CD-ROMdrive.
Click Next
Click Install
Software
Click Install
Wizard

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Using the Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Click Finish
ClickYes

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Using the Setup Wizard (continued)
You must change the
Admin ID andPassword
immediately to protect your
cameraagainst unauthorized
access. By default, the
AdminIDandPassword are
blank. To change theAdmin
ID and Password, select both
Change boxes and enter a
New ID and New Password.
Click Next
TheIP Address andSubnet
Mask of your camera, Gateway,
andDNS addresses must
correspondwithyournetwork
settings for you to access the
camera. Ifyou are unsureof
what these settings should be,
please check with your network
administrator.
Click Next
Click Wizard
tobegin
Your camera’s IPAddress will be
displayed here if it is valid.
To run the Setup Wizard, click on
Start->Programs->DCS-900Series
SetupWizard.

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Click Link
Your setup is now
complete! Click Link to
launchyourWebbrowser
andviewyourimages.
Using the Setup Wizard (continued)
If you need to make any
changes, click Back to modify
your camera settings.
Otherwise, click Restart to
saveand apply your settings.
ClickRestart
Your camera is now
displayed in the Web
browser.

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The IPAddress of your camera must
correspondwith yournetwork settings
for you to access the camera. If you are
unsure of what these settings should
be, please check with your network
administrator.
By default, theAdmin ID and Password
are blank. If you are running this Setup
Wizard for the first time, leave both
AdminID andPassword fieldsblank
and simply click OK to continue. If you
want to enter theAdmin ID and
Password, enter them and click OK to
continue.
Thisscreen appearsif the default IP
Addressof the camera (192.168.0.20)
does not correspond with your local
area network settings. You must assign
an IP address for your camera that
correspondsto your network’s IP
addressingscheme.
ClickYes
Click OK
Click OK
Using the Setup Wizard (continued)
If you change any of the default settings in the Setup Wizard, the following screens
mayappear:

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Web Configuration
After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The Web
configuration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-900.
Clicking the “Link” button will open up the main configuration page.
If you would like to open the configuration page from a Web Browser, enter the IP
address that you assigned to your DCS-900.
Home Screen
Whenyou clickon “Link”, the DCS-900 Home screen will appear with a still image from
yourcamera.There will bethreeoptions to choosefromto set upandview your Internet
Camera:
ActiveX
Java
Setup
DCS-900 Configuration

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Configuration
Clickon Setup fromthe Home screen to access the settings required for the DCS-900.
DCS-900 Configuration (continued)
There will be several options in the Configuration page to choose from to setup your
DCS-900and they are as follows:
Advanced
• System
• Video
Tools
• Admin
• Time
• Default
Status
Help

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Advanced > System
TheSystemmenuallowsyoutoconfigureandset up your DCS-900 for operation. If you
alreadysetup your camera usingtheSetupWizard, you may view/changeyoursettings
here.
To access the System menu, click on the Advanced Tab in the menu bar, then the
System tabin the left hand barand the System screen will appearas illustrated below:
DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)
Advanced > System
The default settings are as follows:
Default IP – 192.168.0.20
Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway – 0.0.0.0
Camera Name:
Thisfieldisusedforenteringadescriptivenameforthe camera. The default setting for
the Camera Name is DCS-900. The maximum length is 32 characters (Printable
ASCII).
Location:
Thisfieldisusedforenteringadescriptivenameforthelocation used by theDCS-900.
IPAssignment:
Thereare twooptions toselect from theIPAssignment, either Manually Assign or
AssignAutomatically Using.
ManuallyAssign
Youcan click ManuallyAssign and directly entera validIPAddress for yourcamera.
Remember that your camera’s IPAddress must correspond to your network settings
if you wish to change it here.
Important Information
Access to the Internet Camera is gained by assigning a proper IPAd-
dress. Please make sure to use a vacant IP address when you assign the
IPAddressfor theInternet Camera. Thiswill preventIPAddress conflicts.

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)
Advanced > System
Important
Theseoptionsarerecommendedonlyforadvancedusersandnetworkadministrators
since it may be difficult to determine the IPAddress of the unit after the IPAddress
hasbeenautomaticallyasssigned. ItisrecommendedthatanIPAddressbeassigned
manually.
DNS IP Address:
DNS (Domain Name Service) is an Internet service that translates domain names (ie.
www.dlink.com) into IP Addresses (ie. 64.7.210.132). The DNS IP Address can be
obtainedfrom yourISP.
AssignAutomatically Using
If your network is using RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP Server you can Click Assign
Automatically Using and click on RARP, BOOTP or DHCP. Under this setting the
DCS-900 will automatically assign an IP Address from the RARP, BOOTP or DHCP
Server. Each timethe DCS-900 starts up, besure the RARP, BOOTP or DHCP Server
is set up to assign an IP address to your DCS-900.
If your application requires direct connection from anADSL modem through the DCS-
900’s RJ-45 LAN port and you also have an ISP PPPoE account, click on PPPoE and
enter the Service Name, User ID and Password into the respective fields.
The DCS-900 will get an IPAddress from the ISP each time it starts up.
Dynamic DNS:
DynamicDNS (Domain Name Service)is a methodof keeping a domainname linked to
a changing (dynamic) IP address. With most Cable and DSL connections, you are
assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that
specificconnection.Withthe DCS-900, you can setupyourDDNSserviceandtheDCS-
900 will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP
address.
EnableDDNS- Click to enable the DDNS function.
Provider- Selectyour Dynamic DNS provider fromthe pulldown
menu.
Hostname- Enter the host name of the DDNS server (ie.
dlink900.mine.nu).