D-Link DCS-935L Instruction sheet

Version 1.03 |12/08/2014
User Manual
HD Wi-Fi Camera
DCS-935L

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Manual Revision
Revision Date Description
1.01 Sept. 11, 2014 DCS-935L Revision A1 with rmware version 1.00
1.02 Nov. 12, 2014 UPdate Screenshot
1.03 Dec 08, 2014 Corrections
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Manual Overview

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Table of Contents
Product Overview.............................................................. 5
Package Contents......................................................................... 5
System Requirements................................................................. 5
Introduction ................................................................................... 6
Features............................................................................................ 7
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 8
Front View................................................................................ 8
Rear View ................................................................................. 9
Installation .......................................................................10
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................11
Zero Conguration Setup........................................................12
Mobile App Setup ......................................................................15
Mounting the Camera...............................................................16
mydlink...........................................................................................17
Conguration...................................................................18
Accessing the Web Conguration Utility ...........................18
Live Video ......................................................................................19
Setup...............................................................................................21
Wizard.....................................................................................21
Internet Connection Setup Wizard........................22
Network..................................................................................25
Wireless Setup......................................................................27
Dynamic DNS ......................................................................28
Image Setup .........................................................................29
Audio and Video..................................................................30
Motion Detection ...............................................................31
Sound Detection.................................................................32
Mail ..........................................................................................33
FTP............................................................................................34
Snapshot................................................................................35
Video Clip ..............................................................................36
Time and Date......................................................................37
Day/Night Mode .................................................................38
Maintenance ................................................................................39
Admin .....................................................................................39
System ....................................................................................40
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................41
Status ..............................................................................................42
Device Info ............................................................................42
System Log............................................................................43
Event Log...............................................................................44
Wireless Security .............................................................45
What is WEP? ................................................................................45
What is WPA?................................................................................46
Conguring the DCS-935L with a Router ..........................47
Troubleshooting ..............................................................53
Wireless Basics .................................................................55
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Wireless Modes............................................................................59
Networking Basics...........................................................60
Check your IP address...............................................................60
Statically Assign an IP Address ..............................................61
Technical Specications ..................................................62

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Section 1 - Product Overview
• DCS-935L HD Wi-Fi Camera
• Power Adapter
• Quick Install Guide
• Mounting Kit
• Quick Install Card
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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.
Note: You can power this camera with a USB battery that supplies 5 V and at least 1.5 A of
power.
System Requirements
• Computer with Microsoft Windows® 8/7/Vista, or Mac with OS X 10.6 or higher
• PC with 1.3GHz or above and at least 128MB RAM
• Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 12, Safari 6, or Chrome 20 or higher version with Java installed and enabled
• Existing 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless network
• iPhone, iPad, or Android 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
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-935L HD Wi-Fi Camera. The DCS-935L is a versatile and unique solution for your
small oce or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-935L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that
transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance.The IR LED provides around the clock surveillance regardless of
the lighting conditions.The DCS-935L 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 oer easy integration
with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless network. The DCS-935L also comes with remote monitoring and
motion/sound detection features for a complete and cost-eective home security solution.

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Simple to Use
The DCS-935L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-935L
supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox® and Safari®.
Supports a Variety of Platforms
Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. The DCS-935L can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet
applications because of its standards-based features.
Wireless AC Support
The DCS-935L oers 802.11ac wireless, making the DCS-935L easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-935L also works
802.11n/g/b routers or access points for added exibility. The Site Survey feature also allows you to view and connect to any available wireless
networks.
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-935L 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.
Comprehensive Day/Night Surveillance
The built-in infrared LEDs enable night time viewing of up to 16 feet (5 meters), allowing you to keep watch over an area, even in complete darkness.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Front View
Camera Lens
Microphone
IR LEDs
Light Sensor

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Rear View
microUSB Port
(for power) Reset Button
Direct Button
WPS Button
Camera Stand
Power and Link LED

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Installation
There are two ways to set up your camera:
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 12.
mydlink Home Mobile App: If you do not have a mydlink-enabled router, you can use the mydlink Home mobile app
to guide you through setup and initial conguration of your camera. Refer to Mobile App Setup on page 15.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link Wireless Network Camera 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 2.4GHz cordless phones or other radio frequency sources (such as microwave ovens), your wireless connection
may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz 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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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 Conguration will automatically congure your
DCS-935L 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-935L.
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.
Press the WPS button on your camera
Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. The blue WPS status LED
will start blinking.
Press the WPS button on your Cloud Router
Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button
is usually on the side or back of your Cloud Router. The DCS-935L will
automatically create a secure wireless connection to your router and reboot.
When it has successfully connected, the Power LED will be lit green and the
Direct LED will be turned o.

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DCS-935L
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-935L

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Zero Conguration will navigate to the mydlink LiveView 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 17 to learn
more about the mydlink features of this camera, or to Conguration on
page 18 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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Mobile App Setup
If you do not have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can congure your camera through the mydlink Home mobile
app. Search for the free mydlink Home app on the App Store or Google Play and download it to your smartphone or tablet.
You can also use a QR code reading app to scan the corresponding code for your device below.
Launch the mydlink Home app and tap on the gear icon at the top left, then tap the Add new device button. Follow the
onscreen prompts to set up and install your camera.

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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.
Depending on the material of the wall or ceiling, use proper tools to drill two holes 25mm
deep, 40mm apart with a 6mm drill bit where you marked. Insert the screws into the holes. If
the wall is made out of concrete, drill the holes rst, then insert the plastic anchors to support
the screws.
Place the mounting base over the screws that are mounted on the wall. Make sure to t the
screw-heads over the big holes and slide it downward to lock rmly. Lightly pull the base
forward to make sure that it is locked. Adjust the angle of the camera as desired.

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mydlink
After registering your camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation 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:
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 installing and setting up your camera with the mydlink Home app, you are ready to use
your camera.The camera’s built-in Web conguration utility is designed to allow you to easily
access and congure your DCS-935L.
To log in, use a web browser on your PC to go to the www.mydlink.com website and log in
to your account. Select your camera, click on the Settings tab, then click on the Advanced
Settings button. Use the User name admin and the password you created while setting up
the camera. 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, the default IP is 10.255.255.1
Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java application installed on your computer
to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode. The Java application can
be downloaded at no cost from Sun’s web site (http://www.java.com).
When you connect to the home page of your camera, you may be prompted to download
ActiveX. If you want to use ActiveX to view your video images instead of Java, then you must
download ActiveX.

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Live Video
The Live Video page lets you view the live video stream from your camera. You can choose which video prole to view by selecting H.264 or MJPEG.
For information on adjusting the video proles, refer to Audio and Video on page 30.
Please 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. The Java application can be downloaded free from Sun’s web site (http://www.java.com).

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Icon Button Name Function
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 which can be found under the
Day/Night Mode section of the Audio and Video
Setup tab.)
Zoom buttons Zooms in or out of the picture.