D-link Dcs-2121 - securicam network camera User manual

Table of Contents

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1

Minimum System Requirements..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Features and Benefits..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Hardware Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Hardware Installation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Attach the Antenna...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Connect the camera base ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Connect the Ethernet Cable.................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Connect the Power Adapter .................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Software Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Install Setup Wizard Software....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Using the Setup Wizard.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Using the ffdshow......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Adjusting the Camera Focus .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................25

Setting up a Wireless Connection with WPS.............................................................................................................................................................................................26

Using the Configuration Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

LIVE VIDEO........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

LIVE VIDEO > Camera ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................28

SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

SETUP > Wizard.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

SETUP > Network Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................................................30

SETUP > Wireless ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................31

SETUP > Dynamic DNS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................32

SETUP > Image Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................................33

SETUP > Audio and Video..........................................................................................................................................................................................................34

SETUP > Motion Detection.........................................................................................................................................................................................................36

SETUP > Time and Date.............................................................................................................................................................................................................37

SETUP > Recording....................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

SETUP > Snapshot.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................40

SETUP > Digital Output ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................42

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43

MAINTENANCE > Device Management.....................................................................................................................................................................................43

MAINTENANCE > Backup and Restore.....................................................................................................................................................................................44

MAINTENANCE > Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................................................................................................45

STATUS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46

STATUS> Device Info..................................................................................................................................................................................................................46

STATUS> Log..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

HELP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................48

Installing the DCS-2121 Behind a Router..................................................................................................................................................................................................49

1) Identify Your Camera on the Network.....................................................................................................................................................................................49

2) Assign a Local IPAddress and Port for Your Camera ............................................................................................................................................................50

3) Open the HTTP Port ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................51

4) Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing ................................................................................................................................................53

Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet....................................................................................................................................................................................................54

Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet Behind a Router..................................................................................................................................................................54

Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................55

Internet Camera Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................55

Internet Camera Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................56

How to Ping Your IPAddress.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................58

Time Zone Table ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60

DI/DO Input specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................61

Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................62

Package Contents

If any of the below items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer.

DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera

D-Link DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera

Detachable antenna

CAT 5 Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

Mounting Kit

Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM with Software and Product Documentation

WARNING: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product may cause damage, and will void the warranty for this product.

Minimum System Requirements

Wired (10/100 Fast Ethernet) network

Wireless 802.11g network

PC with:

1.3 GHz processor or higher

128 MB memory or more

Windows XP SP2 or Vista

Internet Explorer 6 or higher

Multiple camera operation requires:

2.4 GHz processor or higher

512 MB memory or more

Video card/chipset with 32 MB RAM

Windows XP SP2 or Vista

Internet Explorer 6 or higher

Wireless use requires :

802.11g Wireless Router or Access Point

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-2121 Megapixel Internet Camera! The DCS-2121 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home.

Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-2121 is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and

surveillance. The DCS-2121 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over local network or through the Internet via a web browser. The

simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The DCS-2121 also comes

with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost-effective home security solution.

Remotely Monitor Your Home of Office over the Internet

Web-based Recording to Local hard Drive – no software required

Includes D-ViewCam 2.0 for multi-camera monitoring and Management

Motion detection to trigger recording and send e-mail alerts

DDNS support for web access using and easy to remember domain name

Administrator/User password protection

UPnP support for network setup and configuration

Megapixel CMOS sensor (1280x1024)

.5 lux CMOS sensor for low light environments

3GPP mobile surveillance

SD card slot for front-end storage

DI/DO interface

Simultaneous MJPEG and MPEG-4 streams allows optimization of both image quality and bandwidth efficiency

WPS support for easy network setup

802.11g wireless connectivity

Features and Benefits

Simple to Use: The DCS-2121 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The

DCS-2121 supports ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer. All that is required is a computer with Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.

Supports a Variety of Platforms: Supports TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. It can also be integrated easily into other

Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.

Remote Snapshot Images and Recording: Using the Snapshot and recording features, you can save snapshots and record video and audio directly from the

Web browser to a local hard drive without installing any software, making it convenient to instantly capture any moment from a remote location.

Record Directly to a NAS: The DCS-2121 allows you to record directly to a local network area storage device without the use of a dedicated PC for storing

recorded video.

Low Light Recording: The DCS-2121’s 0.5 lux light sensitivity allows you to capture video in rooms with minimal lighting, making it ideal for use in low-light

environments.

Web Configuration: Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the

Intranet or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-2121 at anytime from anywhere in the world!

Remote Monitoring Utility: The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Internet Camera and allows administrators to

configure and access the Internet Camera from a remote site via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive,

viewing up to 32 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 anywhere in the world. Many applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring of

homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.

Record Directly to an SD Card: Save motion triggered video directly to an SD card with the built in SD slot.

For the DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera:

802.11g Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support: The DCS-2121 offers both 802.11g wireless and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the

DCS-2121 easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-2121 works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet

based network for traditional wired environments and works with 802.11g routers or access points for added flexibility. The Site Survey feature also allows you

to view and connect to nearby wireless networks.

Hardware Overview

1. Camera lens 8. Antenna connector

2. Focus ring 9. WPS button and LED

3. Status LED 10. Camera base mount

4. Microphone

5. Wireless antenna

6. SD Card slot

7. Reset button

8 9

Front Back

1. External speaker jack

2. Power jack

3. Ethernet port

4. DI/DO port

Bottom

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Hardware Installation

Attach the Antenna

Screw the wireless antenna onto the antenna connector.

Connect the camera base

1. Screw the base stem into the base.

2. Take the hinge bracket and tighten the wheel.

3. Screw the hinge bracket into the base stem.

4. Screw the collar onto the hinge bracket.

5. Screw the camera onto the completed base and tighten the collar.

You can adjust the angle and pivot of the camera by loosening the wheel and retightening it after moving it to the desired position.

Connect the Ethernet Cable

Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom of

the DCS-2121 and attach it to your network switch or router.

Connect the Power Adapter

Attach the power adapter to the power jack located on the bottom of the DCS-2121 and connect

the power adapter to a power outlet.After connecting the power adapter, you should see the

Status LED on the front of the camera turn on.

The Status LED will light red when it receives power, will light green after the camera connects

to the network, and will flash green when the camera is being accessed.

Software Installation

Using D-Link Click ‘n Connect

Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-2121 Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. Use the D-Link Click ‘n Connect utility for initial setup. The following

step-by-step instructions will be shown in Windows® XP. The similar steps and screens will be shown for other Windows operating systems.

The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes:

If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Windows Start > Run. In the Run command box type “D:\DCC\D-Link.exe”, where D:

represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start, proceed to the next screen.

On the rear panel of the camera a number, the MAC ID is printed. Write this number down, it

Select Language

Click on Start button

will be needed later. Click Next to continue.

If you have not yet connected the Ethernet cable to the camera, do so now.

Connect the other end of the cable to your computer or to the LAN.

Click Next to continue.

Click

If you have not yet connected the power, do so now. Check the LED on the front of the camera

to make sure it is powered on.

Click Next to continue.

The utility will begin to search for the camera. It uses the MAC ID to identify it.

If the camera is successfully located, the MAC ID you wrote down previously appears in the

MAC ID List. If there are multiple MAC IDs listed, choose the MAC ID for the camera being

installed.

Click Next to continue.

Click

If your network does not have an active DHCP server, it is necessary to assign IP settings to

the camera. It is necessary to supply LAN IP settings for the camera. If you have an active

DHCP server (such as a broadband router) the IP settings are automatically configured.

Note: Users that are connecting the camera directly to a DSL modem and intend to access the

camera through the Internet must configure the device for the type of connection used for the

Internet connection. This type of setup requires the user to configure the camera in one of two

ways, use a PPPoE connection (requires user name and password) or supply a fixed (Static)

IP address assigned by the ISP.

Click Next to continue.

If you need to manually assign IP settings for a Fixed IPAddress, enter the information and

click Next to continue.

Click

Installation of the camera is now completed. To configure advanced option or to view the video

display, click the Advanced Options button. Your default web browser will launch and be

directed to the IP address of the camera. In the login dialog for the camera’s web-based user

interface, type the user name “admin” leave the password entry blank and click the OK button.

See below for more information on using the camera’s web interface. Click Exit to quit the

D-Link Click ‘n Connect utility.

Click Exit to quit or

ADVANCED

Options to go to

the web interface

Install Setup Wizard Software

The DCS-2121 includes Setup Wizard software as an alternative to using the D-Link Click ‘n Connect utility for camera setup. Users might also want to install the

Setup Wizard on their system to be able to re-install or install new cameras in the future.

To install the Setup Wizard software:

Insert the D-Link DCS-2121 Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive and double click on the DCS-2121 icon representing the CD-ROM drive located in My Computer.