D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-2100+ User manual

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BeforeYou Begin
You must have at least the following:
•Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
• WiredorWirelessEthernetAdapter
•CD-ROMDrive
DCS-2100+
This product can be set up
using Internet Explorer 5.x
or above
DCS-2100+ WirelessInternetCamera
with2detachableantennas
OneCameraStandand Bracket
OneAC Power
Adapter
OneCategory5EthernetCable
OneInstallationCD(containingDrivers,
Software,QuickInstallationGuideand
Manual)
Wireless Home Security
Internet Camera
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Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage this
productandvoidthewarranty.

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Hardware Installation
System Requirements
• Internet Explorer 5.x or above
• CPU:PentiumIII, 800MHzor above(Requiredfor usewithIP surveillance software)
• MemorySize:128MB (256MBrecommended)
• VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above
Connect the Ethernet Cable
If you will be using the DCS-2100+ in a wired network,
connectanEthernet cabletothenetworkcable connector
locatedon theInternet Camera’sback panelandattachit
to the network.
Attach the antennas to the camera
If you will be using the DCS-2100+ in a wireless network,
attach the antennas to the back of the camera by turning
the antennas in the clockwise direction until snug, do not
overtighten.
If you connect this camera directly to
a PC, you will need a cross-over
Ethernet cable. If you plug the camera into a
hub or router, you will be able to use the cable
includedwith yourcamera.

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Hardware Installation (continued)
When you have a proper connection, the LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the front of the
camera will turn from red to green. The light may blink on and off and your computer may
show an intermittant loss of connectivity if you have it directly connected to the camera.
Thisis normaluntilyou haveconfigured yourcamera.
Configuring your camera with IP
Installer
Attach the External Power Supply
Attachthe externalpowersupply tothe DCpower input
connectorlocated ontheInternet Camera’sback panel
(labeled DC 12V) and connect it to anAC power outlet.
Powersource isconfirmedwhentheLED PowerIndicator ontheInternet
Camerais illuminated.
InserttheDCS-2100+ CDintothe
CD-ROMdrive.
Click on IP Installer
Click on Install Software

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Configuring your camera with IP
Installer (continued)
This is the first screen that will appear.
The IP Installer will now show a MAC
address of the DCS-2100+ and an
IPAddress (which may or may not be
correct depending on what you have
yourDCS-2100+ connected to.)
If you have a DHCP* server on your
network, a valid IP Address will be
displayedhere.
* ADHCPserverisadevicethat
supplies IP Addresses to its
clients that are on the same network.
If the IP installer does not display any
devices, lightly insert a paper clip into the
reset opening on the unit’s rear panel until
the light starts to cycle (a series of blinks)
twice, then let go.

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Configuring your camera with IP
Installer (continued)
After you click on the Link button,
IP Installer willautomaticallyopen
your Internet browser to the IP
Address of the DCS-2100+, in this
example it is: http://192.168.0.102
Your DCS-2100+ may have a
differentIPAddress.
Highlightthe MACaddress
Click on the Link button

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UPnPisshortforUniversalPlugandPlay,whichisanetworkingarchitecturethatprovides
compatibilityamong networkingequipment,software,andperipherals. TheDCS-2000 is
aUPnPenabled internetcamera. If youroperating system isUPnP enabled,thedevice
will be easier to configure. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be
disabledby unselecting“Enabled”on theDDNS/UPnP settingspage under“Advanced”
in the configuration menu. Use the following steps to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and
Play) settings only if you are running Windows XP/Me. If you are running Windows 98/
2000,UPnP isnotavailable.
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
Click Add or Remove
Programs
Go to Start > Settings
Click Control Panel

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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
(continued)
Select Universal
Plug and Play
Click Ok
Thefollowingscreenwillappear:
Click Details
Click Add/Remove
Windows Components
Select Networking Services
(CommunicationsinWindowsMe)

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Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
(continued)
Click Finish
Please wait while Setup
configures the components.
Click Next

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(Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will appear in Windows Me.)
Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me
(continued)
ClickDCS-2100+-102
The last three digits (102),
representthefourthoctetofyour
Internet Camera’s IP address
(inthisexample,192.168.0.102).
After you click on the DCS-
2100+-102 icon, your
Internet browser will
automatically open to the IP
Address of the DCS-2100+,
in this example the address
is:http://192.168.0.102.Your
DCS-2100+ may have a
different IPAddress.
Click My Network Places
To view your DCS-2100+
Internet Camera in an
Internet browser, go to
your Desktop and click
My Network Places.

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Setting a Password
Clickonthe Configuration
buttononthe Home page:
There are five tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. Each tab displays
different configuration elements of the DCS-2100+. The Advanced tab is the default
screen in Configuration and Network is the default selection under Advanced.
ClickConfiguration
Anychangesmadetothesesettingswill
requirethesystemtorestart tovalidate.
Makesure everyfield iscorrectly typed
beforeclickingon Apply.
Uncheck the option
Reset IP address at
nextboot.

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The installation and configuration of the
DCS-2100+ Internet Camera is now complete.
Go to the Tools tab and put in a password for security purposes.
Entertheadminstrative
passwordandconfirmit.
Setting a Password (continued)
SelectTools
Click Save then “X” at
topright-handcorner of
your browser to close
thepage.

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D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and
within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our
website, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
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D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
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D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
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