D-Link DCS-5230L User manual

iD-Link DCS-5230L User Manual
Manual Overview
This manual contains the following sections:
Section 1 - “Product Overview” describes what is included with the DCS-5230L camera, and things to consider
before installing (page 1).
Section 2 - “mydlink Portal” provides detailed information on usage and conguration of your product with
www.mydlink.com.
Section 3 - “Installation” describes how to install the camera on your network (page 12).
Section 4 - “Conguration” describes how to congure the settings on your DCS-5230L camera (page 16).
Section 5 - “Troubleshooting” explains how to resolve common issues (page 43).
Section 6 - “Appendix” contains special procedures and technical specications (page 45).

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D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to
notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete
as our services and websites develop and change. Please refer to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current
information.
Manual Revisions
Trademarks
D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2010 by D-Link Corporation.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission
from D-Link Corporation.
Revision Date Description
1.0 June 29, 2010 • DCS-5230L Revision A1 with rmware version 1.00

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Table of Contents
Manual Overview ...................................................................... i
Manual Revisions .............................................................. ii
Trademarks ........................................................................ ii
Product Overview .....................................................................1
Features ............................................................................. 2
Package Contents ..............................................................3
System Requirements .......................................................4
Hardware Overview ...........................................................5
Front ........................................................................... 5
Back ............................................................................6
mydlink Portal ..........................................................................7
Camera Status ...................................................................8
Live Video .......................................................................... 9
Camera Settings ..............................................................10
Camera Info ..................................................................... 11
Installation .............................................................................12
Starting the Camera Setup Wizard ................................... 12
Hardware Installation .......................................................13
Connect the Camera to the Camera Base ..................13
Inserting a Micro SD Card .........................................13
Connect the Ethernet Cable .......................................14
Connect the Power Adapter .......................................14
Connect to a Wireless Network Using WPS ..............15
Using the Configuration Menu ............................................... 16
Web-based Configuration Utility ...................................... 17
Live Video ........................................................................ 18
Camera ......................................................................18
Setup ...............................................................................19
Wizard .......................................................................19
Network Setup .......................................................... 20
Wireless ....................................................................22
Dynamic DNS ............................................................23
Image Setup ..............................................................24
Audio and Video ........................................................25
Motion Detection .......................................................27
Time and Date ...........................................................28
Preset Position/Camera Control ................................29
Recording ................................................................. 31
Snapshot ...................................................................33
Digital Output ............................................................35
SD CARD ...................................................................36
Maintenance ..............................................................37
Admin ....................................................................... 37
System ......................................................................38
Firmware Upgrade .....................................................39
Status ..............................................................................40
Device Info ................................................................40
Log ............................................................................41
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Help .................................................................................42
Troubleshooting .....................................................................43
Installing Camera on a Router Without UPnP ........................ 44
Technical Specifications .........................................................50

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-5230L Network Camera. The DCS-5230L is a versatile and unique
solution for your small ofce or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-5230L is a complete system with a built-in
CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-5230L can be
accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your 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/n wireless network. The DCS-5230L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for
a complete and cost-effective home security solution.
Product Overview
• Remotely monitor your home or ofce over the Internet
• Web-based Recording to a PC’s local hard drive – no software required
• Mydlink-enabled technology simplies setup by automatically conguring network settings
• Motion detection to trigger recording and send e-mail alerts
• DDNS support for web access using an easy-to-remember domain name
• Administrator/User password protection
• UPnP support for easy network setup and conguration
• 1 lux CMOS sensor for low-light environments
• 3GPP mobile surveillance
• Simultaneous MJPEG and MPEG-4 streams allows optimization of both image quality and bandwidth
efciency
• 802.11g/n wireless connectivity
• WPS support for easy wireless network setup

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• Simple to Use: The DCS-5230L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or
software such as PC frame grabber cards. Setup is simple with mydlink-enabled technology, which helps automatically
congure your camera’s network settings, and eliminating the need to set complicated settings on your router.
• 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-5230L 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-5230L’s 1 lux light sensitivity allows you to capture video in rooms with minimal
lighting, making it ideal for use in low-light environments.
• Web Conguration: Using a standard Web browser, administrators can congure and manage the Network Camera
directly from its own Web page via Intranet or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-5230L anytime from
anywhere in the world!
• Broad Range of Applications: With today’s high-speed Internet services, the DCS-5230L Network Cameras can
provide an ideal solution for live video over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. They allow remote access
from a Web browser for live image viewing and management of the Network Cameras anytime, from anywhere in
the world. The Network Cameras have a wide range of applications, including industrial and public monitoring of
homes, ofces, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.
• 802.11n Wireless Connectivity: The DCS-5230L offers both 802.11n wireless and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
connectivity, making the DCS-5230L easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-5230L works
with a Gigabit Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments and also works with 802.11g/n/b routers
or access points for added exibility.
Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview
DCS-5230L Network Camera
Power Adapter
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM
Screw and wall mount kit
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DCS-5230L will cause damage and void the
warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
System Requirements
Network Requirements • Wired (10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet) network
• Wireless 802.11g/n network
CD Setup Wizard
Requirements
• An Internet connection
• A router connected to your broadband modem
Computer with the following:
• A PC with a wired connection to your router
• Windows® 7, Vista® (32/64-bit), or XP installed
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher with ActiveX controls
enabled
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version
of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the
latest version.
myDlink Website
Requirements
• Subscription with an Internet Service Provide (ISP)
with 256 Kbps minimum for remote video viewing
• Computer with: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
with ActiveX Support

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front
Micro SD
Insert the Micro SD card into the
DCS-5230L.
WPS Button
Allows you to connect to a WPS
router.
Camera lens
Records video from the surrounding
area.
PIR Sensor
The slightest motion will trigger the
camera to record.

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Hardware Overview
Back
Power jack
Connects to the power adapter.
Ethernet port
Connects to a PC or network through
an Ethernet connection.
Camera base
Allows you to attach the camera
base or another mounting unit.
I/O Connector
Connect an I/O cable to the
DCS-5230L.
Microphone Connector
Connect a microphone to hear
audio from the area surrounding
your camera.

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Section 2 - mydlink Portal
mydlink Portal
After registering your DCS-5230L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Setup Wizard. You will be able to
remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will
see a screen similar to the following:

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Camera Status
A green checkmark indicates that your camera is online and ready to use.
A yellow exclamation point indicates that your camera is online, but the camera password
has changed. You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera
again.
A red x indicates that your camera is ofine and currently cannot be accessed remotely.
If your camera is ofine, try the following:
• Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly.
• Try restarting your Internet router.
• Check your camera’s cable connections and make sure they are secure.
• Check to make sure that the LED on your camera is lit solid green.
If you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Setup Wizard again from the CD-
ROM included in your package.
Here, you can see the online status of each of your cameras. Your online status may be one of the following:

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Section 2 - mydlink Portal
Live Video
In the main part of the screen, the Live Video tab will be selected by default. If the camera is available, a Live Video
feed will be displayed. Video will be shown at VGA resolution (640x480) if viewing your camera from a PC on the same
local network, or at QVGA resolution (320x240) if viewing your camera from a PC on a remote network.
Note: If your router does not support UPnP, there will be a 60 second time limit when viewing your camera remotely.
Maxmium only allow 3 views for video feed at a time.

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Section 2 - mydlink Portal
Camera Settings
The Camera Settings tab allows you to access your camera’s conguration interface. To open your camera’s conguration
interface, click Camera web page and enter the password exactly as listed on the Camera Settings page.

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Section 2 - mydlink Portal
The Camera Info tab shows you various information about your camera.
Device Name: The Device Name is a unique name that you can give to your device to
help you identify it. Clicking on the Device Name will open a window for you to log in
to your camera’s conguration interface. This will then open the Maintenance > Admin
page where you can change your Device Name.
Camera Password: This shows you the current password for your camera’s conguration
interface. Clicking on the Show Password checkbox will either show or hide the
password. Clicking on the Password will open a window for you to log in to your camera’s
conguration interface. This will then open the Maintenance > Admin page where you
can change your Password.
mydlink No.: This shows you the mydlink number of your device.
Model Name: This shows you the model name of your device.
MAC Address: This shows you the MAC address of your device.
Support: This section provides you with links to various support websites and downloads related to your product.
Camera Info

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Section 3 - Installation
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to start the autorun program.
The CD-ROM will open the Camera Setup Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the Setup Wizard, which will help
you through the entire installation process from connecting your hardware to conguring your camera.
Starting the Camera Setup Wizard
Installation

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Hardware Installation
Connect the Camera to the Camera Base
Screw the camera base into the mounting point on the bottom of the DCS-
5230L camera with a coin or screwdriver.
Inserting a Micro SD Card
Insert your Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot on the DCS-5230L.

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Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connecting to a router Connecting to a broadband modem
Connect one end of the blue ethernet cables included in your package to the ethernet port on the back of the DCS-5230L
camera. Connect the other end of the cable to an available LAN port on your router or broadband modem.
Attach the power adapter to the power jack located on the back of the DCS-5230L 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 ash green when the camera is being accessed.
Connect the Power Adapter

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Connect to a Wireless Network Using WPS
If your router supports WPS connection, you can connect your camera using the WPS button on the camera.
Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the camera for three seconds.
The status LED on the front of the camera will turn blue.
Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is
usually on the front or side of your router. On some routers, you may need to
log in to the web interface and then click on an onscreen button to activate
the WPS feature. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router,
please refer to your router’s User Manual.
The DCS-5230L will then automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, your camera’s
LED will ash and then your camera will reboot. After rebooting, the status LED on the front of the camera will turn
solid green.