D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-900W User manual

DCS-900W
Internet Camera
Building Networks for People
(10/04/04)
Manual
Version 1.40

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Contents
Package Contents ...............................................................3
Introduction ..........................................................................4
Hardware Installation............................................................9
Security ..............................................................................10
Using the Setup Wizard .....................................................11
DCS-900W Configuration..................................................17
Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router........................27
IPView Lite Application Installation ....................................41
IPView Lite.........................................................................46
Uninstall IPView Lite Application........................................78
Appendix (FAQ, Troubleshooting, How to Ping Your IP
Address Time Zone Table, Active X Installation) ..........80
Technical Specifications ....................................................93
Contacting Technical Support............................................95
Warranty ...................................... .................................... ...96
Registration........................................................................99

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Package Contents
Package Contents:
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
OneDCS-900WInternetCamera
OneInstallationCD-ROM
One802.11bAntenna
OneACpower adapter
OneCameraStand
OneCategory 5 EthernetCable
Local Area Network: 10Base-TEthernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet
Wireless LocalArea Network: 802.11b Wireless Router orAccess Point
Recommended: PC, Mac or Notebook to access the Internet Camera
Web Configuration
• JavaEnabledandCompliant 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-900W Internet Camera! TheDCS-900W
is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera,
the DCS-900W is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that trans-
mits high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-900W can be accessed re-
motely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web
browser.Thesimple installationprocedure and intuitiveweb-based interface offereasy
integration with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11b wireless network. The DCS-
900W also comes with remote monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective
home security solution.
Features & Benefits
Simple to Use
TheDCS-900Wisastand-alonesystemwithabuilt-inCPU,requiringnospecialhardware
or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-900W supports both ActiveX
modeforInternetExplorerandJavamodeforInternetExplorerandNetscapeNavigator.
All that is required is a computer with current Web browser software.
Supports a Variety of Platforms
Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols, the DCS-
900Wcanbe utilized inamixed operating systemenvironmentsuch as Windows,Unix,
and Macintosh. It can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications
becauseof its standards-based features.
802.11b Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support
The DCS-900W offers both 802.11b wireless and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity,
making the DCS-900W easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The
DCS-900W works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
basednetworkfortraditionalwiredenvironmentsandworkswith802.11broutersoraccess
points for added flexibility.

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Features & Benefits (continued)
Web Configuration
Using a standard Web browser,Administrators can configure and manage the Internet
Cameradirectly from itsownWeb page viathe Intranet orInternet. This means youcan
access your DCS-900W at anytime from anywhere in the world!
Remote Monitoring Utility
The IPView Lite application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Internet
Cameraand allowsadministrators to configure and access the Internet Camera from a
remotesite via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording
images to a hard drive, enabling motion detection, updating firmware, 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
anywhereinthe world. Many applicationsexist,includingindustrialandpublicmonitoring
of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.

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EthernetCable Connector
TheDCS-900WfeaturesanRJ-45connectorforconnectionsto10Base-TEthernetcabling
or100Base-TXFastEthernetcabling (which should be Category 5 UTP cable). The port
supportsthe NWayprotocol,allowingtheDCS-900Wto automaticallydetectornegotiate
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-900W.
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-900W’s settings are reverting
back to the factory settings. The IP address will also return to the default setting of
192.168.0.20.
Connections
Rear Panel view
Ethernet Cable
Connector
ResetButton
802.11bAntenna
802.11b Antenna
TheDCS-900Wfeatures an 802.11b wirelessantennafor802.11b wirelessconnectivity
to your existing wireless network. The DCS-900W can be used in conjuction with an
802.11b compliant access point or router.
DCPowerConnector

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Connections (continued)
Bottom Panel view
Stand Mount

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LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
Power LED
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900W lens. Steady green
confirmsthat theDCS-900W is powered ON.
Note:
There are three settings for the Power LED for monitoring purposes: Normal / Off /
Dummy. Please refer to the DCS-900W Camera Configuration section on P. 24 for
detailedinformation and usage.
LAN LED
TheLAN LED is positionedon the rightside of the DCS-900W’slens. It islocated below
thePower LED.
Steady orange confirms a good connection to the LAN.
Dependingon the datatraffic, the LEDwill begin toflash to indicatethat the DCS-900W
isreceiving/transceiving from/to the LANnetwork.
Front view
Power LED
LANLED

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Hardware Installation
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connectthe included Ethernet cable to the network
cable connector located on the back panel of the
DCS-900W and attach it to the network.
Attach the External Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power input
connectorlocated on therearpanel of the
DCS-900W and connect it to your local power supply.
Note:Power source is confirmedwhenthe green LED
Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the
DCS-900Wisilluminated.
Attach the Swivel Stand
Locate the stand mount on the bottom of the DCS-
900W and screw on the swivel stand.
Attach the Antenna
Locatetheantenna included with your DCS-900Wand
attach it to the antenna connector located on the back
oftheDCS-900W.
Network Connectivity is confirmed when the orange LED Indicator on the DCS-900W
located below the Power LED is illuminated.

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Security
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900W, the
Administrator has the exclusive privilege to create all users. The DCS-900W 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
usersaccess theDCS-900W theywill beallowed toview theimages transmittedby the
DCS-900W.
Note:
When the DCS-900W is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the
Administrator set the Admin ID and Admin Password to constrain user access to the
DCS-900W since the Default settings are Null String (no password). Once the ID and
Password are defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of the
DCS-900W. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security
featuresofthe DCS-900Wwill not be enableduntilthe Admin ID and Admin Password
isdefined.

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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.
Click Next
Insertthe D-Link DCS-900W CD into
yourCD-ROMdrive.
Click Install
Software
Click Install
Wizard

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

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You must change the Admin ID and
Passwordimmediately toprotect
yourcameraagainstunauthorized
access. By default, theAdmin ID and
Password are blank. To change the
Admin ID and Password, select both
Change boxes and enter a New ID
andNew Password.
Click Next
Using the Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Wizard to
begin
Your camera’s IPAddress will be
displayed here if it is valid.
To run the Setup Wizard, click on
Start->Programs->DCS-900W Series Setup
Wizard.

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Using the Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
TheConnection Mode
dependson how yourcamera
is connected to your network.
ClickInfrastructure for use
with a router orAdhoc for a
peer-to-peerconnection.The
NetworkName, Wireless
Channel,and Encryption Keys
MUSTcorrespondwith your
wirelessnetwork settingsfor
the camera to work.
TheIP Address,Subnet Mask
of your camera, Gateway, and
DNS addressesmust correspond
withyour network settingsfor
you to access the camera. If
youare unsure ofwhatthese
settings should be, please check
withyournetworkadministrator.
Click Next

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

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The IPAddress of your camera must
correspondwith your network 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 fields blank
and simply click OK to continue. If you
want to enter theAdmin ID and
Password, enter them and click OK to
continue.
Thisscreen appears if the default IP
Addressofthe 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-900W.
If you would like to open the configuration page from a Web Browser, enter the IP
address that you assigned to your DCS-900W.
Home Screen
After the camera’s IPaddress is entered in the Browser, the DCS-900W Home screen
will appear with a still image from your camera. There will be three options to choose
fromto set up and view your InternetCamera:
ActiveX
Java
Setup
DCS-900W Configuration

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

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Advanced > System
The System menu allows you to configure and set up your DCS-900W for operation. If
you already set up your camera using the Setup Wizard, you may view/change your
settings 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 screenwill appear as illustrated below:
DCS-900W Configuration (continued)

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DCS-900W 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:
Thisfieldisusedforenteringadescriptivenameforthecamera.Thedefaultsettingfor
the Camera Name is DCS-900W. The maximum length is 32 characters (Printable
ASCII).
Location:
This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the location used by the DCS-
900W.
IPAssignment:
Thereare twooptions toselectfrom theIPAssignment, either Manually Assign or
AssignAutomatically Using.
ManuallyAssign
Youcan click ManuallyAssign anddirectly enter a valid IPAddressfor your camera.
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
IPAddress for the Internet Camera. This will prevent IPAddress conflicts.