D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-900W User manual

CheckYourPackageContents
Thesearetheitemsincludedwithyourpurchase:
Ifany ofthe belowitems aremissing, pleasecontactyourreseller.
BeforeYouBegin
Youmusthaveatleastthefollowing:
• 802.11bWirelessRouter or 10/100MbpsWired RouterorSwitch
•CD-ROMDrive
DCS-900W
2.4GHz Wireless
Internet Camera
This product can be set up using
any current Web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape
Navigator 7.0
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their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DCS-900W.072904
DCS-900W Internet Camera
CD-ROM with Manual and Software
Camera Stand
AC PowerAdapter
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Antenna

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Hardware Installation
System Requirements
• JavaEnabled andCompliantWeb Browser
• CPU:Pentium III,850MHz orabove
• Memory Size: 128MB
• VGAcard resolution:800x600or above
• Existing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet-Based Network or 802.11b Wireless Network
(802.11b Compliant Access Point or 802.11b Compliant Router)
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connectthe includedEthernet cabletothe network
cable connector located on the back panel of the
DCS-900W and attach it to the network. Network
Connectivity is confirmed when the orange LED
IndicatorontheDCS-900WlocatedbelowthePower
LED is illuminated.
Attach the External Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power
inputconnectorlocatedontherearpaneloftheDCS-
900W and connect it to your local power supply.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the green
LED Power Indicator located to the right of the lens
onthe DCS-900W isilluminated.
Attach the Swivel Stand
Locate the stand mount on the bottom panel of the
DCS-900Wandscrewontheswivelstandtothebase
oftheDCS-900W.
Attach the Antenna
Locate the antenna included with your DCS-900W
and attach it to the antenna connector located on
theback of theDCS-900W.

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Running the Setup Wizard
You are now ready to run the Setup Wizard, which will guide you quickly through the
installation process.
InserttheD-Link DCS-900W DriverCD
intoyourCD-ROMdrive.
Click Install Software
Click Next
Click Install Wizard

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

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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-900
Series SetupWizard.
Running the Setup Wizard (continued)
YoumustchangetheAdmin ID and
Password immediately to protect
your camera against unauthorized
access. By default, the Admin ID
andPasswordareblank.Tochange
theAdminID andPassword,select
both Change boxes and enter a
New ID and New Password.
Click Next

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TheConnection Mode depends on
how your camera is connected to
yournetwork.ClickInfrastructurefor
usewitharouterorAdhocforapeer-
to-peer connection. The Network
Name, Wireless Channel, and
EncryptionKeys MUSTcorrespond
with your wireless network settings
for the camera to work.
Enter an IP Address and Subnet
Mask for your camera. Enter your
Gateway and DNS settings. These
settings must correspond with your
network settings for you to access
thecamera.Ifyouareunsureofwhat
thesesettingsshould be,checkwith
yournetworkadministrator.
Running the Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Click Next

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If you need to make any changes,
click Back to modify your settings.
Otherwise,clickRestart to saveand
apply your settings.
ClickRestart
Click Link
Your setup is now complete!
Click Link to launch your web
browserandview yourimages.
Running the Setup Wizard (continued)

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Running the Setup Wizard (continued)
TheIP Address of yourcamera must
correspondwithyour networksettings
for you to access the camera. If you
are unsure of what these settings
should be, please check with your
networkadministrator.
By default, the Admin ID and
Password are blank. If you are
runningthis SetupWizard forthefirst
time, leave both Admin ID and
Password fields blank and simply
click OK to continue.
Thisscreen appearsif the defaultIP
Addressofthecamera (192.168.0.20)
does not correspond with your local
area network settings. You must
assignan IPaddress foryour camera
thatcorresponds to yournetwork’s IP
addressingscheme.
ClickYes
Click OK
Click OK

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Viewing the Streaming Video
TheHome screenofyourcameracan beaccessedfrom theSetup Wizardusingthe Link
button.You canalso useyour favoriteWeb browser,type “http://address” inthe address
boxwhereaddressistheIPaddressthatyouassignedtotheDCS-900Wfromtheprevious
section. Press Enter.
Tips
Click Active X or
Java toview your
video images.
•If you are installing several cameras, it is recommended to use one computer to
configureall ofthembefore youinstallthemin yourplannedlocations.Toavoid IP
addressconflict,use192.168.0.20for theLAST camerathatyou planoninstalling.
•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
downloadedforfree fromSun’sweb site.(http://www.java.com)
•TheXplugControl isincludedwith theDCS-900Wandshould beinstalledonyour
computer if you want to useActive X to view your video images instead of Java.
TheXplug Controlmustbe installedon yourcomputerif youare usingtheremote
monitoringsoftware.PleaserefertotheManualincludedonthisCD-ROMfordetailed
informationoninstallingtheXplugControltoyourcomputerforusewiththesoftware.
•Please refer to the Manual located on the CD-ROM for additional information
regardingall featuresandinstructions relatedtothe DCS-900W.

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