D-Link DCS-900 User Manual

D-Link

Internet Camera

DCS-900

Manual

Version 1.10

Building Networks for People

(09/18/03)

Contents

Package Contents ...............................................................3

Introduction ..........................................................................4

Hardware Installation ............................................................ 9

Security ..............................................................................10

Using the Setup Wizard .....................................................11

DCS-900 Configuration .....................................................14

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router............................21

IPView Lite Application Installation ....................................35

IPView Lite - Getting Started .............................................39

Uninstall IPView Lite Application........................................69

Appendix (FAQ, Troubleshooting, Time Zone Table,

Active X Installation). ............................................................72

Technical Specifications ....................................................84

Contacting Technical Support ............................................86

Warranty & Registration .............. .................................... ...87

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Package Contents

Contents of Package:

• One DCS-900 Internet Camera

• One Installation CD-ROM

• One AC power adapter

• One Camera Stand

• One Category 5 Ethernet Cable

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

System Requirements:

Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet
Recommended: PC, Mac or Notebook to access the Internet Camera

Web Configuration

• Java Enabled and Compliant Web Browser (recommended)

• CPU: Pentium III, 450 MHz or above

• Memory Size: 64 MB recommended

• VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above

IPView Lite Configuration

• Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE

• CPU: Pentium III, 450 MHz or above

• Memory Size: 128 MB (256 MB recommended)

• VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-900 Internet Camera! The DCS-900 is a
versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the
DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits
high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-900 can be accessed remotely, and
controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. The
simple installation procedure and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration
with your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The DCS-900 also comes with remote
monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective solution.

Features & Benefits

Simple to Use

The DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware
or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-900 supports both ActiveX mode
for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. All that
is required is a computer with current Web browser software.

Supports a Variety of Platforms

Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols, the DCS-900
can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment such as Windows, Unix, and
Macintosh. It can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because
of its standards-based features.

Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Support

The DCS-900 supports traditional wired transmission, making the DCS-900 easy to
integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-900 works with a 10Mbps
Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network.

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Features & Benefits (continued)

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 anytime,
anywhere access to your DCS-900 from anywhere in the world!

Remote Monitoring Utility

The IPView Lite 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 include image monitoring, recording
images to a hard drive, viewing up to 4 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 from a Web browser for live image viewing and
allows the administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera anytime, anywhere
in the world. Many applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring of homes,
offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.

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Connections

Rear Panel view

Ethernet Cable
Connector

DC Power Connector

Reset Button

Network Cable Connector

The DCS-900 features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling
or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 UTP twisted-pair
cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the DCS-900 to automatically
detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

DC Power Connector

The DC power input connector is labeled DC 5V with a single jack socket to supply
power to the DCS-900.

Reset Button

Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and Power LED begins to
flash.

Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for three
seconds or when the Power LED begins to light up. Release the reset button and the
Power LED will begin to flash indicating that the DCS-900’s settings are reverting back
to the factory settings. The IP address will also return to the default setting of 192.168.0.20.

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Connections (continued)

Bottom Panel view

Stand Connector

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LEDS

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.

Front view

Power LED

LAN LED

Power LED

The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900 lens. Steady green confirms
that the DCS-900 is powered ON.

Note:

There are three settings for the Power LED for monitoring purposes: Normal / Off /
Dummy. Please refer to the DCS-900 Camera Configuration section for detailed
information and usage.

LAN LED

The LAN LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900’s lens. It is located below
the Power LED.

Steady orange confirms a good connection to the LAN.

Depending on the data traffic, the LED will begin to flash to indicate that the DCS-900 is
receiving/transceiving from/to the LAN network.

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Hardware Installation

Attach the Swivel Stand

Locate the stand connector on the bottom panel of the
DCS-900 and screw on the swivel stand to the base of
the DCS-900.

Attach the External Power Supply

Attach the external power supply to the DC power input
connector located on the rear panel of the
DCS-900 and connect it to your local power supply.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED
Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the
DCS-900 is illuminated.

Connect the Ethernet Cable

Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network
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
Indicator on the DCS-900 located below the Power LED
is illuminated.

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Security

To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900, the
Administrator has the exclusive privilege to authorize all users. The DCS-900 supports
multi-level password protection/access to the DCS-900 that can be restricted by the
Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and User Password.

The Administrator can release a public User Name and Password so that when remote
users access the DCS-900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the
DCS-900.

Note:

When the DCS-900 is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator
set the Admin ID and Admin Password to constrain user access to the DCS-900 since
the Default settings are Null String (no password). Once the ID and Password are defined,
only the Administrator has access to the management of the DCS-900. This procedure
should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the DCS-900 will not
be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is defined.

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Using the Setup Wizard

Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through
the installation process. Insert the D-Link DCS-900 Driver CD into your CD-ROM
drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Wizard to begin the installa­tion.

Click Next

Click Yes

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Using the Setup Wizard (continued)

Click Next

Click Finish

To run the Setup Wizard, click on

Start->Programs->DCS-900 Series Setup
Wizard.

Your camera’s IP Address will be
displayed here if it is valid.

Click Wizard to

begin

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Using the Setup Wizard (continued)

You must change the Admin ID and
Password immediately to protect

your camera against unauthorized
access. By default, the Admin ID and
Password are blank. To change the
Admin ID and Password, select both
Change boxes and enter a New ID
and New Password.

Click Next

The IP Address, Subnet Mask of
your camera and Gateway must
correspond with your network settings
for you to access the camera. If you
are unsure of what these settings
should be, please check with your
network administrator.

Click Next

If you need to make any changes,
click Back to modify your camera
settings. Otherwise, click Restart to
save and apply your settings.

Click Restart

Your setup is now complete! Click
Link to automatically launch your

web browser and view your images.

Click Link

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DCS-900 Configuration

Web Configuration

After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The web
configuration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-900.

From the Web Browser, enter the IP address that you assigned to your DCS-900 to
access the Welcome screen of the DCS-900. Press Enter.

Note:

The PC’s IP address must correspond with the DCS-900’s IP address in the same
segment (i.e. PC=192.168.0.5, Camera=192.168.0.20) for the two devices to
communicate. For instructions on how to do this, please access instructions for
installing any of the D-Link Broadband Gateway products from support.dlink.com/

products.

Home Screen

After the camera’s IP address is entered in the Browser, the DCS-900 Home screen will
appear with a still image from your camera. There will be three options to choose from to
set up and view your Internet Camera:

 ActiveX
 Java
 Setup

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Configuration

Click on Setup from the Home screen to access the settings required for the DCS-900.

There will be several options in the Configuration page to choose from to setup your
DCS-900 and they are as follows:

Advanced

• System

• Video

Tools

• Admin

• Time

• Default

Status
Help

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Advanced > System

The System menu allows you to configure and set up your DCS-900 for operation. If you
already set up your camera using the Setup Wizard, you may view/change your settings
here.

To access the System menu, click on the Advanced Tab in the menu bar, then the

System tab in the left hand bar and the System screen will appear as illustrated below:

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Advanced > System

Camera Name:

This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the camera. The default setting for
the Camera Name is CS-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the MAC
Address. The maximum length is 32 characters (Printable ASCII).

Location:

This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the location used by the DCS-900.

IP Assignment:

Important Information

Access to the Internet Camera is gained by assigning a proper IP Ad­dress. Please make sure to use a vacant IP address when you assign the
IP Address for the Internet Camera. This will prevent IP Address conflicts.

There are two options to select from the IP Assignment, either Manually Assign or

Assign Automatically Using.

Manually Assign

You can click Manually Assign and directly enter a valid IP Address for your camera.
Remember that your camera’s IP Address must correspond to your network settings
if you wish to change it here.

The default settings are as follows:
 Default IP – 192.168.0.20
 Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0
 Default Gateway – 0.0.0.0

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Advanced > System

Assign Automatically Using

Important

This options is recommended only for advanced users and network administrators
since it may be difficult to determine the IP Address of the unit after the IP Address
has been automatically asssigned. It is recommended that an IP Address be assigned
manually.

If your network is using RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP Server you can Click Assign
Automatically Using and click on RARP, BOOTP or DHCP. Under this setting the
DCS-900 will automatically assign an IP Address from the RARP, BOOTP or DHCP
Server. Each time the DCS-900 starts up, be sure the RARP, BOOTP or DHCP Server
is set up to assign a static IP to your DCS-900.

If your application requires direct connection from an ADSL modem through the DCS­900’s RJ-45 LAN port and you also have an ISP PPPoE account, click on PPPoE and
enter the Service Name, User ID and Password into the respective fields.

The DCS-900 will get an IP Address from the ISP each time it starts up.

DNS IP Address:

DNS (Domain Name Service) is an Internet service that translates domain names (ie.
www.dlink.com) into IP Addresses (ie. 192.168.0.20). The DNS IP Address can be
obtained from your ISP.

LED Control:

The LED control allows you to set up the LED illumination as desired. This feature
provides flexibility when surveillance activity is ON.

There are three options as follows:

 Normal

Power -LED indicator is steady ON.
LAN- When LAN activity is present, the LED indicator will flash steadily
ON.

 OFF

Power - LED indicator is off.
LAN – LED indicator is off.

 Dummy

Power - LED indicator is steady ON.
LAN - LED indicator is ON with random flashing.

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Advanced > System

The default setting for the LED control is Normal. When you have configured the LED
control the correct illumination will be applied after 1 minute.
Note: The three LED options allow the Administrator to customize the LEDs for
discreet camera operation in surveillance scenarios. In Normal Mode, the LED
indicator functions normally. Under Off Mode, the LED indicators are both OFF during
active monitoring. In Dummy Mode, the LEDs are active and monitoring is either
active or inactive.

Loading ActiveX From:

This field is used to specify the location of Xplug Control (ActiveX) plug-in program. Enter
the information as required in .ocx format, for example: http://www.<your company>.com/
xplug.ocx where <your company> must be replaced with your company’s DNS server.

Instructions for installing ActiveX from the driver CD is included in this manual. Please
refer to the Appendix.

Open Second Port:

The Open Second Port option is used when multiple cameras are being installed on a
network OR if you need to use a port other than the default Port 80 and 8481 for image
viewing. If you are installing only one camera and wish to use the default ports, you do
not have to open a second port on your camera. If you are installing a camera behind a
router, you must also open a port on your router for remote viewing of your camera. For
detailed instructions on how to do this, please refer to the next section of this manual on
how to install the DCS-900 with a router. For each additional camera that is installed,
you must select the Open Second Port option and assign the approriate Web server and
Transfer Image Ports for each camera to enable remote viewing.

For example, for a multiple camera installation, you can open the second port for each
additional DCS-900 from Port 81 to Port 85 as follows:

Internet Camera 1 – IP 192.168.0.101, second Web Port 81
Internet Camera 2 – IP 192.168.0.102, second Web Port 82
Internet Camera 3 – IP 192.168.0.103, second Web Port 83
Internet Camera 4 – IP 192.168.0.104, second Web Port 84
Internet Camera 5 – IP 192.168.0.105, second Web Port 85

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Advanced > System

The Transfer Image Port must also be assigned a port number for multiple camera
installation, beginning with Port 8482:

Internet Camera 1 – IP 192.168.0.101, second Web Port 8482
Internet Camera 2 – IP 192.168.0.102, second Web Port 8483
Internet Camera 3 – IP 192.168.0.103, second Web Port 8484
Internet Camera 4 – IP 192.168.0.104, second Web Port 8485
Internet Camera 5 – IP 192.168.0.105, second Web Port 8486

Note: If you are installing multiple DCS-900 and wish to use the default 192.168.0.20
address, remember to assign this address to the LAST camera that you plan to install
to avoid conflict of IP Address.

IMPORTANT: You MUST also set up your router/gateway for Port Mapping--this will
enable remote viewing of your camera via the Internet. Please refer to your router’s
instruction manual on how to open up Ports. For additional help on configuring your
camera to work with your router, please refer to the next section on setting up your
camera for use with a router. For installing multiple cameras, TWO ports per camera
must be opened on your router, the Web server and image transfer port.

Apply/Cancel:

After making sure all your settings are correct, click on the Apply button to store the
settings. You can alternatively click on the Cancel icon to restore all settings to the
values last saved to or retrieved from the DCS-900.

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router

Single Camera Installation

If you are installing a single camera on your network the installation is an easy 4–step
procedure:

1) Identify Your Camera on the Network

2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera

3) Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing)

4) Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing)

Multiple Camera Installation

If you are installing multiple cameras on your network, the installation is an easy 5­step procedure:

1) Identify Your Camera on the Network

2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera

3) Open a Second Port on the Camera

4) Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address (Enable Remote Viewing)

5) Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing)

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router

1) Identify Your Camera on the Network

Once you are logged into the camera via a web browser on your network PC,click
on the Advanced Tab, and select System. Enter a unique Camera Name and
Location. These settings are important if you are installing several cameras on your
network.

Enter a
Unique
camera
name and
location

Identify Your Camera on Your Network

2) Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera

A Local IP Address is required to configure your camera and to view your
camera within your local (home) network. You may use the default camera IP
Address of 192.168.0.20. If you wish to use a different IP Address, be sure that the
camera settings correspond to your network settings. The Default Gateway will be
the IP Address of your router’s Local IP Address(i.e.192.168.0.1 if you are using a D­Link router)

Enter a valid
IP address
for your
camera.

Assign a Local IP Address

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router

Assigning and opening second port in the DCS-900

( For Installing Multiple Cameras)

Opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the Internet. The ports that
are opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view the
images remotely.

3) Open Second Port

The Open Second Port option is used when multiple cameras are being
installed on a network OR for using a port other than the default port for
image viewing. For each additional camera that is installed, you must
select the Open Second Port Option and assign the appropriate Web
server and Transfer Image ports for each camera to enable remote
viewing.

By default, ports 80 (Web server port) and 8481 (for camera image
viewing) are open. If these ports are available for use, you DO NOT have
to open a second port and can proceed to the next section. If port 80 is
not available (for example, if you are already using port 80 to run a
webserver or your ISP blocks access on port 80*) you MUST open a
second port and designate a new Web server port (81, 82, 83,…etc) AND
a new image transfer port (8482, 8483,…etc). IMPORTANT: Be sure to
take note of these settings since these same settings will be used to
configure your router.

Enter the
desired port
settings for
your camera
here.

Open a Second Port for Your Camera

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Some ISPs block traffic on commonly used ports like port
80 to conserve bandwidth. Be sure to check with your ISP so that you can open
the appropriate ports accordingly. If your ISP does not pass traffic on port 80, you
will need to change the service port the camera uses from 80 to something else,
like 800. If you are behind a residential gateway, you will need to open the
corresponding port on your gateway as well. Not all gateways are the same, so
refer to your user’s manual for specific instructions on how to forward ports.

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router

ROUTER SET-UP AND INSTALLATION

The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The
D-Link DI-614+ is used as an example to clarify the configuration process.

Your WAN IP
Address
information
will be listed
here.

Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending
on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A
Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will
be more convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote
location.

Determine Your Router’s WAN IP Address

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router

ASSIGNING AND OPENING VIRTUAL SERVER PORTS

5) Open Virtual Server Ports To Enable Remote Image Viewing

The Virtual Server Ports of your router must be opened for remote access to
your camera. This is also referred to as port forwarding. Please proceed as
follows:

• Select Enabled to enable virtual server settings.

• Enter your camera’s Local IP Address (Step d) in the Private IP

field.

• Select TCP under Protocol Type.

• If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 in to the

Public and Private Port section*.

• Schedule should be set to Always so that the camera images can

be accessed at any time.

• In the Virtual Servers List, a check mark appearing before the

camera name will indicate that the ports are enabled.

• Click Apply to save your settings. Note: If you are installing multiple

cameras, be sure to open TWO ports per additional camera installed:
port 81, 82, etc. for web server and port 8482, 8483, etc for image
transfer.

Opening Virtual Server Ports on Your Router

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Some ISPs may block access to port 80. Be sure to check
with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. Some ISPs
block traffic on commonly used ports to conserve bandwidth. If your ISP does not
pass traffic on port 80, you will need to change the service port the camera uses from
80 to something else, like 800. If you are behind a residential gateway, you will need
to open the corresponding port on your gateway as well. Not all Gateways are the
same, so refer to your user´s manual for specific instructions on how to forward ports.

Viewing Your Camera

After all settings have been entered correctly, a user inside or outside your
network will have access to the camera through a standard web browser. To
access from the Internet, simply type in the Static IP Address of the router
given to you by your ISP (Step 4), a colon, and the port number that you gave
your camera. (Ex. http://205.163.122.96:83). To access from a computer on

your local (home) network, simply enter the local IP Address of your camera
(i.e. 192.168.0.35).

Viewing Your camera

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DCS-900 Configuration (continued)

Advanced > Video

The Video menu allows you to control and adjust the image settings for your DCS-900.
Click on Video on the left hand panel and the Image screen will appear as shown in the
following illustration:

Video Resolution:

Select the desired video resolution format: 320x240 (default) or 640x480.

Compression Rate:

Select the desired compression rate ranging from very low to very high. Higher video
compression rates will generate more compact file sizes with less video quality, and lower
video compression will result in larger files with higher video quality. The default setting is

Medium.

Frame Rate:

Select the frame rate desired. Use the default setting of Auto for optimal results.

Brightness Control:

Allows you to adjust the brightness level. The default setting is 64.

Contrast Control:

Allows you to adjust the contrast level. The default setting is 64.

Hue Control:

Allows you to adjust the hue level. The default setting is 64.

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