D-Link DCS-936L User manual

Version 1.0 | 07/07/2016
User Manual
HD Wi-Fi Camera
DCS-936L

Manual Overview
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1.0 06/15/2016 DCS-936L Revision A1 with rmware version 1.00

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................4
Package Contents.........................................................................4
System Requirements.................................................................4
Introduction ................................................................................... 5
Features............................................................................................5
Hardware Overview.....................................................................6
Installation......................................................................... 7
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................8
Mobile App Setup ........................................................................9
Zero Conguration Setup........................................................10
Placing Your Camera..................................................................13
Mounting the Camera...............................................................14
mydlink...........................................................................................16
Conguration...................................................................17
Accessing the Web Conguration Utility...........................17
Live Video ......................................................................................18
Setup...............................................................................................20
Wizard.....................................................................................20
Network..................................................................................28
Wireless Setup......................................................................30
Dynamic DNS ......................................................................31
Image Setup .........................................................................32
Audio and Video..................................................................33
Time and Date......................................................................35
Video Clip ..............................................................................36
Snapshot................................................................................37
IP Filter....................................................................................38
HTTPS Setup.........................................................................39
SD Recording........................................................................40
Motion Detection ...............................................................42
Sound Detection.................................................................43
SD Management .................................................................44
Maintenance ................................................................................45
Admin .....................................................................................45
System ....................................................................................46
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................47
Status ..............................................................................................48
Device Info ............................................................................48
Log ...........................................................................................49
Troubleshooting..............................................................50
Technical Specications..................................................51
Regulatory Statements ...................................................53

4D-Link DCS-936L User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• DCS-936L HD Wi-Fi Camera
• Power Adapter
• Mounting Kit
• Quick Installation Guide
• Quick Install Card
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included with your
product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
• 802.11ac/n/g router (a D-Link Cloud Router is recommended)
• A broadband Internet connection
• iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows smartphone or tablet (please refer to the mobile app’s store page to check whether your device is
compatible)
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Introduction
The DCS-936L HD Wi-Fi Camera boasts a wide angle lens that easily captures a large area in high-quality 720p. Its rotatable head makes ceiling
installations easy, and the built-in night vision, motion detection, and handy mobile app empower you with knowing exactly what is happening,
day or night.
Wide Angle Lens
The DCS-936L provides large area coverage with a wide angle lens, eliminating the need for multiple cameras to cover a single room.
720p HD Video
The 720p HD sensor provides crisp detail and clarity for high-quality snapshots and video.
Comprehensive Day/Night Surveillance
The built-in infrared LEDs enable night time viewing of up to 16 feet (5 meters), giving you all-day surveillance. The microSD card slot allows the
camera to record snapshots and video directly to onboard storage for a complete surveillance solution.
Wireless N
The DCS-936L uses high-speed Wireless N to connect to your wireless router, and is backwards compatible with 802.11g.
Web Conguration
Using a standard web browser, you can congure and manage the DCS-936L through the mydlink website, so you can access your DCS-936L
anytime, anywhere in the world.
Broad Range of Applications
With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can provide the ideal solution for delivering live video images over the Intranet and
Internet for remote monitoring.The Network Camera allows remote access using aWeb browser for live image viewing, and allows the administrator
to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in the world. Many applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring
of homes, oces, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Camera Lens
Microphone
IR LEDs
(behind cover)
Light Sensor
Camera Stand
Wireless Signal
Strength LED
Front View Back View
Micro USB Port
(for power)
WPS Button
Power LED
Reset Button
microSD Card
Slot (on side)

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Installation
There are two ways to set up your camera:
mydlink Lite Mobile App: You can use the mydlink Lite mobile app to guide you through setup and initial conguration of your
camera. Refer to Mobile App Setup on page 9.
Zero Conguration Setup: If you have a mydlink-enabled router (D-Link Cloud Router), this is the easiest way to set up your
camera. Refer to Zero Conguration Setup on page 10.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The DCS-936L lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
However, the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.The key to maximizing
wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between your adapter and other network devices (such as your Network Camera) - each
wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters).
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be
almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle, it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position your devices so that the signal
will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may weaken the wireless signal. Try to position your
access points, wireless routers, and other networking devices where the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials
and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade
your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters away from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or other radio frequency sources (such as microwave ovens), your wireless connection
may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as
possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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Section 2 - Installation
Mobile App Setup
You can congure your camera through the mydlink Lite mobile app. On your mobile device, download mydlink Lite by searching for mydlink Lite
in the iTunes App Store, Google Play, or the Windows Store.
Launch the mydlink Lite app and create a new account or sign in to your existing account. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your camera.
When you are asked to scan a QR code, use the code on the Quick Install Card in your package, or on the label attached to your device.
Congratulations, your DCS-936L is now ready to use! Be sure to check the mydlink.com website periodically for the latest rmware updates to keep
your product secure and up to date with the latest features.

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Zero Conguration Setup
If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Conguration Setup. Zero Conguration automatically congures
your camera’s settings for you, and adds the camera to your mydlink account automatically. This type of setup allows you to set up your camera by
simply plugging it in and connecting it to your router.
Connect your camera to your mydlink-enabled Cloud Router and Zero Configuration will automatically configure your DCS-936L and
add the camera to your mydlink account. After the short time it takes to do this you can remotely access your camera from the website
(http://www.mydlink.com) to manage and monitor your DCS-936L.
Plug in the External Power Adapter
Connect the power adapter to the microUSB port on the back of the camera. Plug the
power adapter in to a wall outlet. Wait 2 minutes for the camera to boot up.
Press the WPS button on your Cloud Router
Press the WPS button on your Cloud Router. TheWPS button is usually on the side or back
of your Cloud Router.
Press the WPS button on your camera
Within 1 minute, press the WPS button on the camera for 6 seconds. After the camera
automatically connects to your router, the Power LED will turn solid green.

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DCS-936L
Check Your mydlink Account
From any computer with an Internet connection, open a web browser and login to your
mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices and display a New device
Found! pop-up notication in the bottom-left corner. Click the notication to continue.
A summary and conrmation notication will appear with the automatically congured
details. Make a note of the details and click Yes to add the camera to your account.
DCS-936L

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Zero Conguration will navigate to the mydlink Live View tab for your camera where you
will see a screen similar to the following.
Your camera is now set up, and you can skip to mydlink on page 16 to learn more about
the mydlink features of this camera, or to Conguration on page 17 for advanced
conguration of your camera.
Note: If you see a white haze when viewing in night vision mode, the night vision light on
the camera may be reecting o a nearby surface.Try repositioning and aiming the camera.

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Placing Your Camera
When placing your camera, you can use the wireless signal strength LED on the front of your camera to see whether your camera has a strong
wireless connection to your router.
Solid Green:
Strong wireless connection
Solid Orange:
Fair wireless connection
Flashing Orange:
Weak wireless connection
If the wireless signal strength LED is ashing orange, try moving the camera to a location closer to your router, or you can try purchasing a wireless
extender to extend the range of your wireless network.

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Mounting the Camera
To mount your camera on a wall or ceiling, please follow the steps below. It is recommended that you congure the camera before mounting.
Step 1
Hold the base of the camera with one hand placing your thumb on the tab, then press down on the release
buttons with your other hand and pull the camera from the camera base.
Step 3
Depending on the material of the wall or ceiling, use proper tools to drill two holes 25 mm deep with a
6 mm drill bit where you marked. If the wall is made out of concrete, drill the holes rst, then insert the plastic
anchors to support the screws.
Step 2
Place the camera base where you want to position the camera and use a pencil to mark the holes. Make sure
that the cable channel on the camera base is facing in the direction you want.
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4
5
6
Step 6
Attach the camera to the camera base and pull the power cable to remove the extra cable. Adjust the angle
of the camera as desired.
Step 5
Place the camera base over the holes that are in the wall and use the supplied screws to attach the camera
base to the surface of the wall. Plug in the microUSB power cable to the camera.
Step 4
Pull the power cable through the middle of the camera base and through the cable channel as shown.

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mydlink
After registering your camera with a mydlink account, 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:
For more details on using your camera with mydlink, go to the Support section of the mydlink website and check the User Manual section for
your product to nd the latest instruction guide for your camera’s mydlink features.

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Conguration
Accessing the Web Conguration Utility
After completing setup through the mydlink Lite mobile app or Zero Conguration Setup,
you are ready to use your camera.The camera’s built-inWeb conguration utility is designed
to allow you to easily access and congure your DCS-936L.
To access your camera’s configuration utility, use a web browser to log in to the
mydlink.com website, select your camera from your device list, then click on the Settings
tab for your camera.
Use the User name admin and the password you created during the setup process. If you did
not create a password, the default password is blank. After entering your password, click OK.
Note: If you are directly connecting your PC to the camera, or if you are using the camera on
a closed network, the default IP is 192.168.0.20.
After logging in to your camera, the Live Video page will open.

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Live Video
The Live Video page lets you view the live video stream from your camera. You can also switch between video streams, take snapshots, and record
video to your hard drive from this page.

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Icon Button Name Function
Event Trigger Indicator This indicator will change color when a trigger event occurs,
such as when motion or sound is detected.
Recording Indicator When a recording is in progress, this indicator will change
color.
Prole buttons Use these buttons to switch between video proles. Refer
to Audio and Video on page 33 for more information on
setting up proles.
Full Screen button Switches to a full screen view of the camera video.
Snapshot button Takes a snapshot of the image currently displayed on the
screen and saves it to the hard drive in the folder specied
using the Storage folder button.
Video recording button Triggers the camera’s recording function. This will record the
video displayed on the screen and saves it to the hard drive in
the folder specied using the Storage folder button.
Storage folder button Sets the storage folder for snapshots and video recordings.
Listen button Sends the audio received from the camera’s microphone
through to the PC’s speakers.
IR LED On/O button Turns the Infrared lights on or o.
(The icon only appears when you activate the manual IR
option. Refer to Day/Night Mode in Audio and Video on
page 33 for more.)
Zoom buttons Zooms in or out of the picture.
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Setup
Wizard
You may choose to congure your network by
using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard
that includes step-by-step instructions.
Please refer to Internet Connection Setup
Wizard on page 21 for more details.
If you would rather manually set up the
camera Internet connection, you can refer to
Network on page 28 which provides more
details on the information required.
You may choose to congure motion
detection by using the Motion Detection
Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step
instructions.PleaserefertoMotionDetection
Setup Wizard on page 24 for more details.
If you would rather manually set up the
camera’s motion detection features, you
can refer to Motion Detection on page
42 which provides more details on the
information required.
Internet
Connection
Setup Wizard:
Manual
Internet
Connection
Setup:
Motion
Detection
Setup Wizard:
Manual Motion
Detection
Setup:
This section allows you to begin setup wizards which will guide you through the process of getting your camera’s various functions congured. If
you comfortable with adjusting the settings manually, you may skip the wizards and adjust settings manually as needed.