D-Link MYDLINK DNR-322L User manual

DNR-322L
User Manual
mydlink Network Video Recorder
Version 3.00 | 2015/07/23

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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.00 August 02, 2011 • DNR-322L A1 with firmware version 1.00
2.00 November 26, 2013 • DNR-322L A2 with firmware version 2.00
3.00 July 23, 2015 • Revision B1
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Manual Overview

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Product Overview......................................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................... 1
System Requirements................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................ 4
Checking the Hardware Requirements ................................ 7
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 8
Front View................................................................................ 8
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 9
LED Description..................................................................... 9
Rear Panel..............................................................................10
Bottom Panel........................................................................11
Product Setup ......................................................................... 12
Setup Wizard - Windows ..........................................................12
Setup Wizard - Mac ....................................................................13
mydlink..................................................................................... 14
mydlink Website..........................................................................14
NVR Status.............................................................................15
Live Video ..............................................................................16
Playback .................................................................................17
Open Recording..................................................................18
Status ......................................................................................19
NVR Info..................................................................................20
mydlink View - NVR App...........................................................21
First Use - Select Your Device..........................................22
Live View ................................................................................23
Video Playback.....................................................................26
Video Playback Control.....................................................27
Web Utility ............................................................................... 28
Live Video ......................................................................................29
Playback.........................................................................................34
Menu Bar .......................................................................................36
Setup Wizard ................................................................................37
Setup...............................................................................................38
Network..................................................................................38
Camera ...................................................................................42
Schedule ................................................................................44
Event........................................................................................46
Maintenance.........................................................................51
Camera Search.............................................................................57
Backup............................................................................................58
Help .................................................................................................60
Applications............................................................................. 61
D-Link NVR Search Utility - Windows ..................................61
D-Link NVR Search Utility - Mac ............................................63
Playback Manager......................................................................64
Remote Backup ..........................................................................66
Verication Tool...........................................................................68
Hard Drive Installation..............................................................70
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Knowledge Base ..................................................................... 74
What is RAID?...............................................................................74
RAID Options........................................................................76
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 78
Technical Specifications ........................................................ 79

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Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DNR-322L will cause damage and void the
warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
D-Link DNR-322L mydlink Network Video Recorder
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Hard Drive Mounting Kit
Manual and Software on CD
Quick Install Guide

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Hardware Requirements • One 3.5” SATA hard disk drive (Up to two 3.5” SATA hard disk drives supported)
Network Requirements
• Broadband Internet connection (for remote access)
• Network camera(s) (refer to the D-Link website for a list of supported cameras)
• 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet switch or router
Web-based Configuration Utility
Requirements/Remote PC
Minimum Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Microsoft Windows 7, 8, Vista, Mac OS X (10.7 or above)
• PC with Pentium 4 – 2.4 GHz or above; at least 512 MB RAM
• Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 12, or Safari 5 or higher
• Existing 10/100/1000 Ethernet-based network
Note: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to
download the latest version.
System Requirements

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DNR-322L mydlink Network Video Recorder. The DNR-322L is a standalone wired
Network Video Recorder (NVR) which supports multi-channel network cameras with M-JPEG, MPEG4, or H.264 recording to
up to two high-speed 3.5-inch SATA hard disks. Thanks to the powerful embedded system, the NVR can record video from
network cameras located in local or remote sites without requiring your PC to be turned on.
Powered by mydlink technology, the DNR-322L can be easily set up for remote access over the Internet. It supports real-time
monitoring and playback from anywhere via an Internet browser. Simultaneous functionality means you can keep recording
video while viewing live video or playing back recordings. The NVR’s complete video management, display, and playback
ability make it a convenient and reliable video recorder.
The availability of four different hard drive modes (Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) allows you to choose the configuration
best suited to your needs. Standard mode creates two separately accessible hard drives. JBOD combines both drives in
linear fashion for maximum space efficiency. RAID 0 combines both drives in a ‘striped’ configuration, which provides the
highest performance when using a Gigabit Ethernet connection. RAID 1 causes the drives to mirror each other, providing
maximum protection. If one drive fails while configured as RAID 1, the unaffected drive continues to function as a single
drive until the failed drive is replaced. The new drive will then be re-mirrored, allowing the DNR-322L to return to its full
protective state.

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Features
Comprehensive IP Surveillance Solution
• Total Solution: The DNR-322L is a standalone network video recorder capable of 24/7 recording without a PC. The
NVR can manage multiple network cameras, providing direct access to view live video and play recorded data
through the Internet from anywhere, anytime.
• Easy to Use: A user-friendly GUI simplifies network and camera setup, allowing you to easily access multiple cameras
for viewing, recording, playback, and configuration.
• Centralized Interface for Configuration: The DNR-322L provides a flexible and economic alternative to manage and
configure multiple network cameras on a centralized device.
• Megapixel Resolution Support: The DNR-322L supports high-resolution megapixel recording for vivid video with
high clarity.
• Empowered by mydlink Technology: The DNR-322L can be easily set up for Internet access. It supports real-time
monitoring and playback from everywhere via your Internet browser. The recording is stored on your own HDD
rather than on an online cloud, providing both security and privacy.
Complete Network Functionality
• PPPoE Support: The NVR can connect to the Internet via an ADSL modem over Ethernet.
• DDNS Support: Dynamic DNS is a solution for users without a fixed IP address. With the DDNS service, you can
connect to the NVR over the Internet using an easy-to-remember domain name.
• NTP Support: Maintaining an accurate record of time is essential if recorded data is to be used as evidence. To
ensure that the time recording is always accurate, the NVR can update the system clock from an Internet server
using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
• DHCP Server: The NVR can act as a DHCP server for easy deployment when placed in a basic network that has no
existing DHCP server.
• SNMP: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that facilitates the
exchange of management information between network devices. It helps network administrators to remotely
manage network devices and find and solve network problems with ease.

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The SNMP consists of the following three key components:
» Manager: Network-management station (NMS), a server which executes applications that monitor and
control managed devices.
» Agent: A network-management software module on a managed device which transfers the status of
managed devices to the NMS.
» Managed device: A network node on a managed network. For example: routers, switches, bridges, hubs,
computer hosts, printers, IP telephones, network cameras, web server, and database.
Fully Functional Recording
• Flexible Recording Schedule: Once your cameras have been set up, a highly configurable scheduling system
allows for continuous recording or recording during specifically allotted time frames. Each camera can be set
to record independently at preset intervals. It also provides event recording based on specific triggers.
• Recording Automatic Overwrite: The NVR can be configured to overwrite the oldest data automatically
when hard disk space runs out, allowing for continuous and uninterrupted recording.
• Recording Stop Alert: The NVR also provides the option to stop recording when the hard disk is full. When
the disk reaches capacity, a notification can be sent via e-mail and an audible alarm will sound.
Comprehensive Data and Security
• Auto Boot after Power Recovery: The NVR will boot up automatically once the power is restored after a
power outage.
• Access List Control: Users can specify safe and blocked IP addresses to filter external connections, increasing
data security.
• Multiple User Privilege Control: Administrators may also choose access privileges for users by specifying the
cameras they may have access to for live view, playback, audio, and PTZ functions.
• Backup Recording Data: Recorded data is stored in a secure database. This recorded data can be backed up

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to additional storage locations periodically or whenever needed.
Flexible Event Management
• The NVR can monitor trigger events from all cameras, such as from motion detection. These can be used to
trigger e-mail notifications and recordings, all centrally handled by the NVR.
Instant Live View
• Full Screen: Enlarge the display to view full-screen live and recorded video views.
• Drag-and-Drop GUI: With multiple channels enabled, users can change channels by dragging and dropping.
• Camera Name and Status on OSD: Camera name and recording status are displayed on the OSD (On Screen
Display) to help identify the current camera’s name and recording status.
• PTZ: Users can control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) functions for supported cameras from within the interface using
the provided buttons or by directly clicking on the video.
• Audio Support: Audio picked up by a camera can be played back.
• Preset Point: Camera position presets allow you to instantly restore a previously saved view.
• Digital Zoom: Videos can be enlarged by digital zoom.
Intelligent Playback
• AVI Outputs: Raw video can be exported to AVI format.
• Playback Speed Control: Playback speed control allows for fast forward or fast rewind, and step playback can
display video one frame at a time.

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Checking the Hardware Requirements
To use your DNR-322L, you will need at least one hard drive installed. If you plan to use RAID 1, which protects your data
against failure of one hard drive, you will need to install two hard drives.
This section will help you:
• Select the appropriate hard drives
• Determine how much hard disk space you will need
• Ensure your data is protected
• Understand the basic requirements for a router or switch
Selecting hard drives:
You can use hard drives from any manufacturer and with any capacity with your DNR-322L. The D-Link NVR supports standard
3.5” internal SATA drives. If you are unsure, check with your administrator or hard drive retailer/manufacturer to verify that
your hard drives meet this standard
Warning - All data on the drives will be erased during installation.
Determining how much hard drive space you need:
In order to protect your data from hard drive failure, your DNR-322L requires more space than what you will use for your data,
sometimes more than double the amount of space required. You should select hard drives that are larger in capacity than
your maximum storage requirements.
Using a Router or Switch:
If you are connecting your NVR to a router or switch, your router or switch should support Gigabit Ethernet
(1000 Mbit/s) for maximum performance. The NVR will auto-negotiate the highest connection speed available to your router
or switch. If you are using port bonding, use a managed switch.
Using an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS):
We highly recommend that you use your NVR in conjunction with an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), which will protect
against sudden data loss in power outages surges.

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Hardware Overview
Front View
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1Power Button Press once to power on the NVR. Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds to power it down.
2Auto Scan Button Press this button to automatically scan for cameras on the network.
3Left/Right HDD Identifies the left and right installed hard drives.
4LED Indicators Illuminates depending on activity (see next page for details).
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Hardware Overview
LED Description
LED Solid Green Blinking Green No Light Solid Red
1Power Power on Device booting or restarting Power Off
2Camera Auto
Scan Searching for cameras Not searching for Cameras Camera Search Finished
3Left HDD HDD installed Reading/Writing No HDD installed Installed Hard Drive has failed
4Right HDD HDD installed Reading/Writing No HDD installed Installed Hard Drive has failed
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Rear Panel
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1HDD Access Latch Press the latch to release the top panel for inserting or removing the hard drives.
2Cooling Fan
A temperature controlled cooling fan cools the hard drive(s). Do not cover or obstruct this outlet.
When the temperature inside the unit is below 49 °C the fans rotate at low speed.
When the temperature inside the unit is above 49 °C the fans rotate at high speed.
310/100 Ethernet LED A solid yellow light indicates a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection is established and will blink during data
transmission. This LED will stay off when connected to a Gigabit device.
4Gigabit Ethernet LED A solid green light indicates a 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connection is established and will blink during data
transmission.
5Security Lock A security device can be attached to the unit to prevent theft.
6Power Receptacle Connect the supplied power cord to the receptor.
7Gigabit Ethernet Port Use the Gigabit Ethernet port to connect the NVR to your local network.
8USB 2.0 Port The type A USB 2.0 port supports connections to UPS devices for power state monitoring.
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Bottom Panel
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Product Details Information about the product - DNR-322L including serial number, part number, manufacturer number etc.
Reset Button Press and hold this button for more than 10 seconds to restore the factory defaults to the unit.
Reset Button
Product Details

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Run the NVR Setup Wizard from the CD-ROM included in your package. The NVR Setup Wizard will walk you through
installing and configuring your DNR-322L, including installing the hard drive and connecting it to your network.
Product Setup
Setup Wizard - Windows
Step 1:
Insert the DNR-322L installation CD. If the Setup Wizard program does not
automatically start on your computer, click the Start button and type D:\
autorun.exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive)
and press Enter.
Step 2:
Double-click the DNR-322L Setup Wizard file to start the Setup Wizard.
When the wizard appears, click the Start button to begin the wizard, and
follow the instructions from the Setup Wizard to finish setting up your
NVR.
If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, or the CD is missing, visit http://www.mydlink.com/support to download the Setup
Wizard.

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Run the NVR Setup Wizard from the CD-ROM included in your package. The NVR Setup Wizard will walk you through
installing and configuring your DNR-322L, including installing the hard drive and connecting it to your network.
Setup Wizard - Mac
Step 1:
Insert the DNR-322L installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. After you have
inserted the CD into your computer, go to the CD drive directory, and
double-click the Mac Utility folder to enter.
If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, or the CD is missing, visit http://www.mydlink.com/support to download the Setup
Wizard.
SetupWizard
Step 2:
Click on the Start button to start the wizard, and follow the instructions
from the Installation Wizard to finish setting up your NVR.

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mydlink
mydlink Website
After registering your NVR with a mydlink account in the NVR Setup
Wizard, you can remotely access your NVR from www.mydlink.com from a
computer, tablet, or smartphone.
After you log in to your mydlink account, you will be taken to the My
Devices page.
To connect to your NVR, click on the Connect button and provide your
password to complete the login process. After you have connected to the
NVR, you will be taken to the Live Video page. (Refer to”Live Video” on page
29)
DNR-322L’s
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NVR Status
If your NVR is offline, try the following:
• Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your NVR is working properly.
• Try restarting your Internet router.
• Check your cable connections and make sure they are connected securely.
• Check to make sure that the LED on your NVR is lit solid green.
If you still cannot access your NVR, reset your NVR and run the NVR Setup Wizard again from the CD-ROM
included in your package.
Here, you can see the online status of each NVR. Your online status may be one of the following:
A green checkmark indicates that your NVR is online and ready to use.
A yellow exclamation point indicates that your NVR is online, but the
NVR password has changed. You will need to enter your new NVR
password to access your NVR again.
A red X indicates that your NVR is offline and currently cannot be
accessed remotely.

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After you have connected to your NVR, the Live Video tab will be selected
by default and will display the Live Video feed. You can choose a different
camera from the drop down list, or you can choose to view all the available
channels.
A notice is displayed below the controls if any events have been recorded, or
if the NVR is currently recording.
The available controls are detailed below.
Live Video
Control Pad
This control pad can be used to pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ)
a dome camera, or electronically pan, tilt, and zoom
(PTZ) within the camera's predefined view area, if one
has been defined.
Zoom Control Use the + and - buttons to zoom in or out.
Actual Size Use this control to view video in its native resolution.
Record Use this control to start/stop recording.
Save to Image Use this option to save a snapshot image.
Glance Use this option to toggle glance mode.