D Link CS931LA1 User Manual
Version 1.0 | 01/16/2013
User Manual
Wireless N H.264 Network Camera
DCS-931L
Manual Overview
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1.00 January 16, 2013 Initial release
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview .............................................................. 4
Package Contents ......................................................................... 4
System Requirements .................................................................4
Introduction ...................................................................................5
Features ............................................................................................6
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 7
Front View ................................................................................7
Rear View .................................................................................8
Installation ......................................................................... 9
Zero Conguration Setup ........................................................10
Camera Installation Wizard .....................................................13
Windows Users ....................................................................13
Mac Users...............................................................................14
Manual Hardware Installation ................................................15
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................16
WPS - Push Button Setup .........................................................17
mydlink ...........................................................................................18
Setup ...............................................................................................21
Wizard .....................................................................................21
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ........................22
Network Setup ..............................................................24
Wireless Setup ......................................................................25
Extender Setup ....................................................................26
DDNS ......................................................................................27
Image Setup .........................................................................28
Video .......................................................................................29
Audio .......................................................................................30
Motion Detection ...............................................................31
Sound Detection .................................................................32
Mail ..........................................................................................33
FTP ............................................................................................35
Time and Date ......................................................................37
Maintenance ................................................................................38
Admin .....................................................................................38
System ....................................................................................39
Conguration ...................................................................19
Using the Web Conguration Interface ..............................19
Live Video ......................................................................................20
Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................40
Status ..............................................................................................41
Device Info ............................................................................41
Active User ............................................................................42
Troubleshooting ..............................................................43
Technical Specications ..................................................46
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
• DCS-931L Wireless N H.264 Network Camera
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Manual and Software on CD
• Quick Install Guide
• Mounting Kit
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent 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
• Computer with Microsoft Windows® 8/7/Vista/XP, 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 4, or Chrome 20 or higher version with Java installed and enabled
• Existing 10/100 Ethernet-based network or 802.11g/n wireless network
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-931L Wireless N H.264 Network Camera. The DCS-931L is a versatile and unique
solution for your small oce or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-931L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and
web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance.
The DCS-931L 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 oer easy integration with your Ethernet/
Fast Ethernet or 802.11 b/g/n wireless network, and its Extender Mode even allows you to increase your wireless network’s
coverage. The DCS-931L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost-eective
home security solution.
Your DCS-931L is mydlink-enabled, which means that you can view and manage your camera from anywhere over the Internet
through the mydlink website or through the mydlink mobile app for iOS and Android. You can view your live video feed, take
snapshots, set a recording schedule, and more!
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Features
Easy to Use and mydlink-Enabled for Easy Access and Management
The DCS-931L is a standalone surveillance camera that requires no special hardware or software, and can run independently even without a PC.
This camera is also mydlink-enabled, which means you can view and manage your camera through the mydlink website, or through the mydlink
mobile app for iOS and Android.
H.264 Codec for Smooth, Space-Ecient Video
This camera supports use of the H.264 video codec, which gives you high-quality video with reduced bandwidth requirements. This means that
you can enjoy smoother, more reliable video streaming over the Internet, and less disk space is required to save recordings.
Motion and Sound Triggered Notications and Recordings
The DCS-931L can send e-mail notications with snapshots or video clips whenever motion or sound is detected. You can customize areas of the
video to monitor for motion to keep watch over entryways, and you can set volume limits to detect when a loud sound is picked up by the camera.
Supports a Variety of Platforms
Supports TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. The DCS-931L can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet
applications because of its standards-based features.
802.11b/g/n Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support
The DCS-931L oers wireless 802.11b/g/n and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the DCS-931L easy to integrate into your existing
network environment. The DCS-931L works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired
environments, and works with 802.11b/g/n routers or access points for added exibility. The Site Survey feature also allows you to view and connect
to any available wireless networks.
Extender Mode Increases the Range of Your Wireless Network
You can use the DCS-931L’s Extender Mode to extend the range of your wireless network, giving your home or oce better wireless coverage.
Remote Monitoring Utility
This camera also includes the D-ViewCam software, which adds enhanced features and functionality that helps you create a full surveillance system
for up to 32 cameras. With D-ViewCam, you can view multiple cameras at the same time, record video, and set up scheduled and triggered recordings.
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Hardware Overview
Front View
Camera Lens
Microphone
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Rear View
Power Connector
Ethernet Port
Power and Link LED
Reset Button
WPS LED
WPS Button
Camera Stand
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Section 2 - Installation
There are three ways to set up your camera:
Zero Conguration Setup: If you have a mydlink-enabled router, this is the easiest way to set up your camera. Refer
to page 10.
Camera Installation Wizard: If you do not have a mydlink-enabled router, use the Camera Installation Wizard to guide
you through setup and intial conguration of your camera. Refer to page 13.
Manual Hardware Installation: This section shows you how to manually set up your camera, though in order to use
the mydlink features of your camera, you will still need to run the Camera Installation Wizard. Refer to page 15.
Installation
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Section 2 - Installation
Zero Conguration Setup
If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Conguration. Zero Conguration automatically
congures your camera's settings for you, and adds it 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 Conguration will automatically congure your DCS-931L
and automatically add the camera to your mydlink account. After the short time it takes to do this you can remotely access
your camera from the www.mydlink.com website to manage and monitor your DCS-931L.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Use the included Ethernet cable and plug it into the camera. Plug the other
end into an available port on your router. If you wish to use your camera
wirelessly, you will be able to remove the cable after Zero Conguration
Setup is complete.
Attach the External Power Adapter
Connect the power adapter to the power connector on your camera, then
plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
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Check Your mydlink Account
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 notication
in the bottom-left corner. Click the notication to continue.
A summary and conrmation notication will appear with the automatically
congured details. Make a note of the details and click Yes to add the camera
to your account.
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Zero Conguration will navigate to the mydlink Live View tab for your camera
where you will see a screen similar to the following.
If you wish to connect your camera to your router wirelessly, you can simply
disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the camera to its intended location;
your router's wireless settings have been automatically transferred to the
camera, and no further conguration is required.
Your camera is now set up, and you can skip to “mydlink” on page 18 to learn
more about the mydlink features of this camera, or to “Conguration” on page
19 for advanced conguration of your camera.
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Camera Installation Wizard
Windows Users
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program.
Simply click Set up your Cloud Camera to go through the Setup Wizard, which will guide you step-by-step through the
installation process from connecting your hardware to conguring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
Note: If the autorun program does not open, go to My Computer, browse to your CD drive,
and double-click on the setup.exe le.
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Mac Users
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive. On the desktop, open your
CD drive and double-click on the SetupWizard le.
After about 20-30 seconds, the Setup Wizard will open, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process
from connecting your hardware to conguring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
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Manual Hardware Installation
If you wish to set up your camera without using the Camera Setup Wizard, please follow these steps.
Note: In order to use the mydlink features of this product, you will need to go through the Camera Setup Wizard or Zero
Conguration Setup.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Use the included Ethernet cable and plug it into the camera. Plug the other
end into an available port on your router.
Attach the External Power Adapter
Connect the power adapter to the power connector on your camera, then
plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
Congure Your Camera
Refer to “Conguration” on page 19 for information on how to congure your
camera.
Optional: Use WPS to Connect Wirelessly
You can use WPS to connect your camera to your network wirelessly. For
more information, refer to “WPS - Push Button Setup” on page 17. If your router
does not support WPS, you will still be able to set up your camera’s wireless
settings in the camera’s web interface.
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