D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-900 User manual

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These are the items included with your purchase:
If any of the below items are missing, please contact your reseller.
BeforeYou Begin
Youmusthaveatleastthefollowing:
• Existing10/100MbpsEthernet-BasedNetwork
•CD-ROMDrive
DCS-900
10/100 Fast Ethernet
Internet Camera
This product can be set up using
any current Web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape
Navigator 7.0
DCS-900 Internet Camera
CD-ROM with Manual and Software
Camera Stand
AC PowerAdapter
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
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their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DCS-900.07292004

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Hardware Installation
System Requirements
• JavaEnabled and Compliant WebBrowser
• CPU:Pentium III, 850MHz or above
• Memory Size: 128MB
• VGAcard resolution: 800x600 or above
• Existing10/100Mbps Ethernet-Based Network
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connecttheincluded Ethernetcabletothenetwork
cable connector located on the back panel of the
DCS-900 and attach it to the network. Network
Connectivity is confirmed when the orange LED
Indicatoron theDCS-900 locatedbelow thePower
LED is illuminated.
Attach the External Power Supply
Attachthe external power supply totheDC power
input connector located on the rear panel of the
DCS-900andconnectittoyour localpowersupply.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the green
LEDPowerIndicatorlocatedtotherightofthelens
onthe DCS-900 is illuminated.
Attach the Swivel Stand
Locatethe stand connectoronthe bottom panelof
theDCS-900 and screw on the swivel standtothe
baseof the DCS-900.

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Running the Setup Wizard
You are now ready to run the Setup Wizard, which will guide you quickly through the
installation process.
InserttheD-Link DCS-900 Driver
CDinto yourCD-ROM drive.
Click Install Software
Click Next
Click Install Wizard

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Click Next
Click Finish
Running the Setup Wizard (continued)
ClickYes

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You must change the Admin ID and
Password immediately to protect
your camera against unauthorized
access.By default, theAdminIDand
Password are blank. To change the
AdminIDand Password, select both
Change boxes and enter a New ID
and New Password.
Enter an IP Address and Subnet
Mask for your camera. Enter your
Gateway and DNS settings. These
settings must correspond with your
network settings for you to access
thecamera.Ifyouareunsureofwhat
thesesettingsshould be, check with
yournetwork administrator.
Running the Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Click Next
Click Wizard to begin
Your camera’s IPAddress will be
displayed here if it is valid.
To run the Setup Wizard, click on
Start->Programs->DCS-900Series
SetupWizard.

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If you need to make any changes,
click Back to modify your settings.
Otherwise,click Restart to saveand
apply your settings.
ClickRestart
Click Link
Setup is now complete! Click Link
tolaunchyourwebbrowserandview
yourimages.
Running the Setup Wizard (continued)

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TheIP Address of yourcamera must
correspondwithyournetwork settings
for you to access the camera. If you
are unsure of what these settings
should be, please check with your
networkadministrator.
By default, the Admin ID and
Password are blank. If you are
runningthis SetupWizard forthe first
time, leave both Admin ID and
Password fields blank and simply
click OK to continue.
Thisscreenappearsif the default IP
Addressofthecamera(192.168.0.20)
does not correspond with your local
area network settings. You must
assignan IPaddress foryourcamera
thatcorresponds toyournetwork’s IP
addressingscheme.
ClickYes
Click OK
Click OK
Running the Setup Wizard (continued)

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Viewing the Streaming Video
Tips
Click Active X or
Java toviewyour
video images.
•If you are installing several cameras, it is recommended to use one computer to
configureall of them beforeyouinstall them inyourplanned locations.To avoid IP
addressconflict, use192.168.0.20 forthe LASTcamera thatyouplanoninstalling.
•Make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer to
ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode. Java can be
downloadedfor freefromSun’sweb site.(http://www.java.com)
•The Xplug Control is included with the DCS-900 and should be installed on your
computer if you want to useActive X to view your video images instead of Java.
TheXplug Control must be installed onyourcomputer if you are using the remote
monitoringsoftware.PleaserefertotheManualincludedonthisCD-ROMfordetailed
informationoninstallingtheXplugControltoyourcomputerforusewiththesoftware.
•Please refer to the Manual located on the CD-ROM for additional information
regardingall features and instructions relatedtothe DCS-900.
TheHome screen of your camera can beaccessedfromthe Setup Wizard using the Link
button. You can also use your favorite Web browser, type “http://address” in the address
box where address is the IP address that you assigned to the camera from the previous
section. Press Enter.

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Notes

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Notes