D-Link DCS-2121 User Manual
Table of Contents
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Minimum System Requirements..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Features and Benefits..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Hardware Installation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Attach the Antenna...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Connect the camera base ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Connect the Ethernet Cable.................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Connect the Power Adapter .................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Software Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Install Setup Wizard Software....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Using the Setup Wizard.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Using the ffdshow......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Adjusting the Camera Focus.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Setting up a Wireless Connection with WPS.............................................................................................................................................................................................26
Using the Configuration Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
LIVE VIDEO........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
LIVE VIDEO > Camera ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................28
SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
SETUP > Wizard.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
SETUP > Network Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................................................30
SETUP > Wireless ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
SETUP > Dynamic DNS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................32
SETUP > Image Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
SETUP > Audio and Video..........................................................................................................................................................................................................34
SETUP > Motion Detection.........................................................................................................................................................................................................36
SETUP > Time and Date.............................................................................................................................................................................................................37
SETUP > Recording....................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
SETUP > Snapshot.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
SETUP > Digital Output ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................42
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
MAINTENANCE > Device Management.....................................................................................................................................................................................43
MAINTENANCE > Backup and Restore.....................................................................................................................................................................................44
MAINTENANCE > Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................................................................................................45
STA TUS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
STA TUS > Device Info..................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
STA TUS > Log..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
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HELP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................48
Installing the DCS-2121 Behind a Router..................................................................................................................................................................................................49
1) Identify Your Camera on the Network.....................................................................................................................................................................................49
2) Assign a Local IP Address and Port for Your Camera............................................................................................................................................................50
3) Open the HTTP Port...............................................................................................................................................................................................................51
4) Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing................................................................................................................................................53
Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet....................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Viewing Your Camera Over the Internet Behind a Router..................................................................................................................................................................54
Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Internet Camera Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Internet Camera Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................56
How to Ping Your IP Address.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................58
Time Zone Table ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
DI/DO Input specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................62
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Package Contents
If any of the below items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer.
DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera
D-Link DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera
Detachable antenna
CAT 5 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Mounting Kit
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM with Software and Product Documentation
WARNING: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product may cause damage, and will void th e warranty for this product.
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Minimum System Requirements
Wired (10/100 Fast Ethernet) network
Wireless 802.11g network
PC with:
1.3 GHz processor or higher
128 MB memory or more
Windows XP SP2 or Vista
Internet Explorer 6 or higher
Multiple camera operation requires:
2.4 GHz processor or higher
512 MB memory or more
Video card/chipset with 32 MB RAM
Windows XP SP2 or Vista
Internet Explorer 6 or higher
Wireless use requires :
802.11g Wireless Router or Access Point
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-2121 Megapixel Internet Camera! The DCS-2121 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home.
Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-21 21 is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and
surveillance. The DCS-2121 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over local network or through the Internet via a web browser. The
simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy inte gration with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The DCS-2121 also comes
with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost-effective home security solution.
Remotely Monitor Your Home of Office over the Internet
Web-based Recording to Local hard Drive – no software required
Includes D-ViewCam 2.0 for multi-camera monitoring and Management
Motion detection to trigger recording and send e-mail alerts
DDNS support for web access using and easy to remember domain name
Administrator/User password protection
UPnP support for network setup and configuration
Megapixel CMOS sensor (1280x1024)
.5 lux CMOS sensor for low light environments
3GPP mobile surveillance
SD card slot for front-end storage
DI/DO interface
Simultaneous MJPEG and MPEG-4 streams allows optimization of both image quality and bandwidth efficiency
WPS support for easy network setup
802.11g wireless connectivity
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Features and Benefits
Simple to Use: The DCS-2121 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The
DCS-2121 supports ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer. All that is required is a computer with Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.
Supports a Variety of Platforms: Supports TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. It can also be integrated easily into other
Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features.
Remote Snapshot Images and Recording: Using the Snapshot and recording features, you can save snapshots and record video an d audio dire ctly from the
Web browser to a local hard drive without installing any software, making it convenient to instantly capture any moment from a remote location.
Record Directly to a NAS: The DCS-2121 allows you to record directly to a local network area storage device without the use of a dedicated PC for storing
recorded video.
Low Light Recording: The DCS-2121’s 0.5 lux light sensitivity allows you to capture video in rooms with minimal lighting, making it ideal for use in low-light
environments.
Web Configuration: Using a standard Web browser, Administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the
Intranet or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-2121 at anytime from anywhere in t he world!
Remote Monitoring Utility: The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Internet Camera and allows administrators to
configure and access the Internet Camera from a remote site via Intranet or Internet. Other features incl ude image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive,
viewing up to 32 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots.
Broad Range of Applications: With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the
Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Internet Camera allows remote access f rom a W eb browser for live i mage viewing and allo ws the administ rator
to manage and control the Internet Camera at anytime, from anywhere in the world. Many applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring of
homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.
Record Directly to an SD Card: Save motion triggered video directly to an SD card with the built in SD slot.
For the DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera:
802.11g Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support: The DCS-2121 offers both 802.11g wireless and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the
DCS-2121 easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-2121 works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
based network for traditional wired environments and works with 802.11g routers or access points for added flexibility. The Site Survey feature also allows you
to view and connect to nearby wireless networks.
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Hardware Overview
Front Back
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1. Camera lens 8. Antenna connector
2. Focus ring 9. WPS button and LED
3. Status LED 10. Camera base mount
4. Microphone
5. Wireless antenna
6. SD Card slot
7. Reset button
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Bottom
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1. External speaker jack
2. Power jack
3. Ethernet port
4. DI/DO port
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Hardware Installation
Attach the Antenna
Screw the wireless antenna onto the antenna connector.
Connect the camera base
1. Screw the base stem into the base.
2. Take the hinge bracket and tighten the wheel.
3. Screw the hinge bracket into the base stem.
4. Screw the collar onto the hinge bracket.
5. Screw the camera onto the completed base and tighten the collar.
You can adjust the angle and pivot of the camera by loosening the wheel and retightening it after moving it to the desired position.
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Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom of
the DCS-2121 and attach it to your network switch o r route r.
Connect the Power Adapter
Attach the power adapter to the power jack lo cated o n the bottom of the DCS-2 121 a nd connect
the power adapter to a power outlet. After connecting the power adapter, you should see the
Status LED on the front of the camera turn on.
The Status LED will light red when it receives power, will light green after the camera connects
to the network, and will flash green when the camera is being accessed.
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Software Installation
Using D-Link Click ‘n Connect
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DCS-2121 Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. Use the D-Link Click ‘n Connect utility for initial setup. The following
step-by-step instructions will be shown in Windows® XP. The similar steps and screens will be shown for other Win dows operating systems.
The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes:
If the CD Autorun function doe s not auto matically st art on you r computer, click Windows Start > Run. In the Run command box type “D:\DCC\D-Link .exe”, wh ere D:
represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM. If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
On the rear panel of the camera a number, the MAC ID is printed. Write this number down, it
Select Language
Click on Start button
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will be needed later. Click Next to continue.
If you have not yet connected the Ethernet cable to the camera, do so now.
Connect the other end of the cable to your computer or to the LAN.
Click Next to continue.
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If you have not yet connected the power, do so no w. Check the LED on the front of the camera
to make sure it is powered on.
Click Next to continue.
The utility will begin to search for the camera. It uses the MAC ID to identify it.
If the camera is successfully located, the MAC ID you wrote down previously appears in the
MAC ID List. If there are multiple MAC IDs listed, choose the MAC ID for the camera being
installed.
Click Next to continue.
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If your network does not have an active DHCP server, it is necessary to assign IP settings to
the camera. It is necessary to supply LAN IP settings for the camera. If you have an active
DHCP server (such as a broadband router) the IP settings are automatically configured.
Note: Users that are connecting the camera directly to a DSL modem and intend to access the
camera through the Internet must configure the device for the type of connection used for the
Internet connection. This type of setup requires the user to configure the camera in one of two
ways, use a PPPoE connection (requires user name and password) or supply a fixed (Static)
IP address assigned by the ISP.
Click Next to continue.
If you need to manually assign IP settings for a Fixed IP Address, enter the information and
click Next to continue.
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Installation of the camera is now completed. To configure advanced option or to view the video
display, click the Advanced Options button. Your default web browser will launch and be
directed to the IP address of the camera. In the login dialog for the camera’s web-based user
interface, type the user name “admin” leave the password entry blank and click the OK button.
See below for more information on using the camera’s web interface. Click Exit to quit the
D-Link Click ‘n Connect utility.
Click Exit to quit or
ADVANCED
Options to go to
the web interface
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Install Setup Wizard Software
The DCS-2121 includes Setup Wizard software as an alternative to using the D-Link Click ‘n Connect utility for ca mera setup. Users might also want to install the
Setup Wizard on their system to be able to re-install or install new cameras in the future.
To install the Setup Wizard software:
Insert the D-Link DCS-2121 Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive and double click on the DCS-2121 icon representing the CD-ROM drive located in My Computer.
Click Multicamera Management
Install the Setup Wizard as directed in the menus that appear.
Once the software is installed it can be used to setup other
DCS-2121 cameras.
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Click the Next button to proceed with the installation of the Setup Wizard. You will be able to choose where to
put the software on your computer in a menu that appears later.
Read the License agreement and click Yes if you agree and want to proceed with installation.
Click Next.
Click Yes.
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To use the default location on your computer for the Setup Wizard software, click Next. If you prefer to put the
software in a different location than that listed, click the Browse button, select the desired location and click
Next to continue.
Click Next.
Click the Finish button to complete the Setup Wizard Installation. The computer will need to be rest arted before
the Setup Wizard can be used. A menu appears offering the option of restarting now or later. Upon restarting the
Setup Wizard is ready to use.
Click Finish.
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Using the Setup Wizard
To run the Setup Wizard, click on Start Programs D-Link Setup Wizard SE.
The Setup Wizard will then scan for all available cameras connected to your wired network. Each camera will
appear with its MAC address, current IP address, and camera name.
You can choose from the following options from the buttons on the left:
Wizard: This will guide you through initial network setup of the selected camera.
Search: This will refresh the list of cameras after rescanning for cameras on your wired network.
Link: This will open the configuration web interface for the selected camera.
About: This gives information about the Setup Wizard, such as version information.
Exit: This closes the Setup Wizard program.
Wizard
Clicking on Wizard will open the setup wizard, which will guide you through your camera’s net work setup.
By default, the login information is:
Admin ID: admin
Password: [the password is blank]
Here, enter this information for Admin ID and Password. It is also highly recommended that you change your
password at this time in order to keep your camera secure. To change the password, check the Change checkbox,
then enter the password you want to use in both the New Password and Reconfirm text boxes.
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