D-Link DCS-942L User manual

DCS-942L

Quick Install Guide

Enhanced Day/Night Wi-Fi Network Camera

Cloud Camera

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Minimum Requirements

DCS-942L Enhanced Day/Night Wi-Fi Network Cloud Camera

Wall Mount Kit

Ethernet Cable

Quick Install Guide

Package Contents

Computer with:

Web Browser

• 1.3GHz processor or above and at least 128MB RAM

• Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or Mac OS® X 10.6 or higher

• Internet Explorer® 7, Firefox, Safari 6, or Chrome

• Installed and enabled Java and ActiveX® controls

• A router (D-Link Cloud Router is recommended)

• An Internet connection

• An e-mail account (required to create a mydlink™ account)

Network Device and Service

Power Adapter

• Wired 10/100 Fast Ethernet or Wireless 802.11g/n network

(Wireless N network recommended for optimum performance)

Product Overview

Camera Lens

Microphone

Camera Stand

WPS LED

Power Receptor Ethernet Port

Reset Button

WPS Button

Front

Back

Power &

Link LED

Light Sensor

IR LEDs

PIR Sensor

Audio Out

microSD card slot

The Zero Conguration Setup will only work with a registered

Cloud Router and an active mydlink account. Your Cloud Router will

automatically assign your network settings (both wired and wireless) to

your camera, and add it to your mydlink account. If you do not have a

D-Link Cloud Router, skip to the Easy Setup section on the next page.

Zero Conguration Setup

From any PC, open a web browser,

go to http://www.mydlink.com

and log into your account. Once

mydlink detects your camera,

a notice will appear that there

is a new device detected. Click

on your camera from the New

Devices list and then click Yes to

add your camera.

DCS-942L

Your setup is complete!

Attach the power supply to the

power receptor located on the

back of the DCS-942L and connect

it to a wall outlet or power strip.

Power is conrmed when the

Power LED is lit.

If using an Ethernet connection:

Connect the included Ethernet

cable to the Ethernet port located

on the back of the DCS-942L and

connect it to your router.

If using a wireless connection:

Press and hold the WPS button

on the back of the camera for ve

seconds. The blue WPS status

LED will start to blink. Then, press

the WPS button on your Cloud

Router within two minutes.

Easy Setup (All Other Routers)

Download the Setup Wizard from http://www.mydlink.com/support.

If you do not have a D-Link Cloud Router, you can use any Windows or Mac

computer to go through the Setup Wizard, which will guide you through the

installation process.

Windows Users - When you select the DCS-942L, you will see a list of setup wizards.

Download the Windows Setup (exe) le.

Mac Users - Download the Mac OS Setup Wizard. Open the SetupWizard le and

launch the application.

Within 20-30 seconds, the Setup Wizard will open, which will guide you step-by-step

through the installation process, from connecting your hardware to conguring your

camera and registering it with your mydlink account.

Start mydlink

Open a web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com.

Registering your DCS-942L camera with mydlink will allow you to use

mydlink Cloud Services, including free online access to the mydlink portal

website. You will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.

mydlink.com website.

What is mydlink?

Cloud Router

mydlink cloud

services

Cloud Camera

iPod

Smartphone

Tablet

Laptop

Desktop

mydlink app

modem

With a mydlink-enabled camera, you can stay connected to everything

you love from anywhere, anytime. mydlink provides users with a

quick and easy way to view and to manage multiple cameras over

the Internet.

You can add the DCS-942L to your mydlink account during the Setup

Wizard. After you download one of the mydlink apps (refer to page 8),

you will be able access the camera with your smartphone or tablet.

2Sign into your mydlink account. (If you don’t have an account, click on Not

Registered? and follow the instructions.)

3Select your DCS-942L from the device list, and your camera’s Live Video

will appear.

• Windows does not have Java installed by default. Download it from

http://www.java.com.

• In Mac OS X 10.7.x, Java applets are disabled by default. Click the

Finder > Applications > Utilities > Java Preferences and check the

Enable applet plug-in and Web Start applications option.

• The ActiveX® controls in IE will install automatically if needed. We

suggest that you make sure that you have enabled the related

options in Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.

mydlink Lite App (Free)

Search for“mydlink lite”to download and install the app on your smartphone

or tablet when connected to the Internet. You can also nd the app by

scanning the QR code below with a QR code scan app.

mydlink+ App (Paid - Tablet Only)

Search for the word “mydlink+”to download and install the app on your

tablet when connected to the Internet. You can also nd the app by scanning

the QR code below with a QR code scan app.

mydlink Requirements: for mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to: www.mydlink.com

mydlink Apps

Mount the Camera

Please refer to the steps below to assist you with mounting the camera.

We suggest that you congure the camera before mounting.

Do not overtighten the screws as this may crack the base.

2. Use a athead screwdriver to remove the

base cover from the mounting base. Place the

mounting base where you want to position

the camera and use a pencil to mark the

holes.

1. The camera must be separated from the base

to expose the holes in the mounting base.

Unscrew the camera head from the mounting

base by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Depending on the material of the wall or

ceiling, use a 6mm drill bit to drill two holes

where you marked. If the wall is made out

of concrete, after drilling the holes, insert the

plastic anchors to support the screws.

4. Position the mounting base over the holes that

you drilled, and align the mounting base holes

with the holes in the wall. Use the supplied

screws to attach the mounting base to the

surface of the wall.

5. Place the base cover on the base. Make sure to

align the base cover notch with the mounting

base for future removal.

6. Reattach the camera head onto the mounting

base. Adjust the angle of the camera as desired,

then tighten the collar on the camera stem to

lock it in place.

1. What is a mydlink No.? What is it used for?

Each camera has a unique eight-digit mydlink No. which will be shown on

the label on the back of your camera. This eight-digit number identies

your device, and is required to add your device to your mydlink account.

2. What can I do if my DCS-942L is not working correctly?

• Try using the Setup Wizard.

• To make sure your hardware is installed correctly, make sure that:

- the power LED is lit solid green

- your Internet connection is working

- your router’s LAN & WAN connections are okay

- your router supports UPnP®

- your camera is on the same network as your PC

- both your PC and camera have a working Internet connection

• If your camera is still not working, check your router and make sure it

has the latest rmware.

3. What can I do if I forget my password?

FAQs

If you forget your password, you must reset the

camera. Unfortunately, this process will change

your settings back to factory default. To reset the

camera, locate the reset button on the back of

the camera. With the camera powered on, use an

unfolded paper clip to hold the button down for

10 seconds.

Reset

Button

4. Why is there a white haze when viewing in night vision mode?

When viewing in night vision mode, the IR lights on the camera may be

reecting o a nearby surface. Try repositioning the camera in order to

avoid glare from IR LEDs.

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