D-Link DCS-G900 User Manual
DCS-G900 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................4
Package Contents ......................................................................................... 5
System Requirements ....................................................................................5
Features & Benefits ...................................................................................... 6
Hardware Overview ...................................................................................... 7
Front Panel .......................................................................................................7
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................8
Getting Started ............................................................................................9
Hardware Installation ...................................................................................10
Security ...................................................................................................11
The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard .......................................................................................12
DCS-G900 Configuration ............................................................................................. 17
Home ............................................................................................................ 17
ActiveX ....................................................................................................................... 17
Java ............................................................................................................................18
Setup .......................................................................................................................... 18
Advanced ........................................................................................................ 19
System .......................................................................................................................19
Video .......................................................................................................................... 20
Wireless .....................................................................................................................21
Network ...................................................................................................................... 24
User ............................................................................................................................26
Date Time ...................................................................................................................27
Upload ........................................................................................................................ 28
E-mail ......................................................................................................................... 30
Tools ............................................................................................................. 32
Test .............................................................................................................................32
Reset .......................................................................................................................... 33
Upgrade .....................................................................................................................33
Backup .......................................................................................................................33
Status ............................................................................................................ 35
System .......................................................................................................................35
Video .......................................................................................................................... 35
Wireless .....................................................................................................................36
Network ...................................................................................................................... 36
User ............................................................................................................................37
Help .............................................................................................................. 38
Installing the DCS-G900 Behind a Router ............................................................39
Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the DCS-G900 ................................................ 39
Router Setup and Installation ................................................................................ 40
Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports .............................................................. 41
Viewing Your Camera ......................................................................................... 42
IPView SE Application Installation ....................................................................43
IPView SE .................................................................................................46
IPView SE Icon Description .................................................................................. 47
Add a New Camera ............................................................................................ 48
How to Delete a Camera ...................................................................................... 49
How to Change the IP Address ............................................................................... 50
How to Format the Camera View ............................................................................51
How to Rotate the Video View ............................................................................... 52
View/List ........................................................................................................ 52
Zoom ............................................................................................................. 53
Color Setting .................................................................................................... 53
Wake Up Control Panel ....................................................................................... 53
Always on Top .................................................................................................. 53
Close ............................................................................................................. 53
How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera ................................................................. 54
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Site Survey .......................................................................................................... 23
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How to Start Recording ....................................................................................... 54
How to Stop Recording ........................................................................................ 54
Camera Settings ............................................................................................... 55
Configure Camera from Web .....................................................................................55
Motion Setting ............................................................................................................55
Manual Recording ...................................................................................................... 56
Scheduled Recording ................................................................................................. 56
Motion Recording ....................................................................................................... 57
Scan ........................................................................................................................... 57
Camera’s Extra Information ........................................................................................ 58
Play ............................................................................................................................58
System Configure ....................................................................................................... 59
About .......................................................................................................................... 62
Uninstall IPView SE .....................................................................................63
Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................64
Internet Camera Features .................................................................................... 64
Internet Camera Installation ................................................................................. 66
How to Ping Your IP Address ...........................................................................68
Technical Specifications ................................................................................69
Appendix ..................................................................................................71
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................................................... 71
Glossary ...................................................................................................72
Networking ...................................................................................................... 72
Technical Support ........................................................................................74
Warranty ..................................................................................................75
Registration ..............................................................................................78
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera! The
DCS-G900 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC
Camera, the DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that
transmits high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-G900 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/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The DCS-G900 also comes with remote
monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective home security solution.
Introduction
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Package Contents
Package Contents
D-Link DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera
Printed Install Guide
CD-ROM with Manual
5V 2.5A Power Supply
Antenna
Camera Stand
Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
System Requirements
A wireless (802.11g or 802.11b) or Ethernet network.
PC with 1.3GHz processor, 128MB RAM and 20GB of available hard disk space.
Windows
A CD-ROM drive.
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XP/2000.
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Features and Benefits
Simple to Use: The DCS-G900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring
no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-G900
supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer
and Netscape Navigator™.
Supports a Variety of Platforms: Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet
related protocols. The DCS-G900 can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet
applications because of its standards-based features.
802.11g Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support: The DCS-G900 offers both 802.11g
wireless and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the DCS-G900 easy to
integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-G900 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.
Features and Benefits
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-G900 at anytime from anywhere in
the world!
Remote Monitoring Utility: The IPView SE 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 at anytime, from anywhere in the world. Many applications exist,
including industrial and public monitoring of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, childcare centers, and amusement parks.
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Hardware Overview
Front
Hardware Overview
Wireless Antenna
Power LED
Camera Lens
LAN LED
Camera Stand
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Rear
Hardware Overview
Wireless Antenna
Ethernet Cable
Connector
Reset
Power Connector
Camera Stand
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Getting Started
To begin using the DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera, you will need:
An existing network (including a wireless 802.11b or 802.11g router or a router/hub
with an available Ethernet port).
The DCS-G900 Wireless G Internet Camera connected to your router/hub.
Getting Started
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Hardware Installation
Attach the Antenna
Locate the antenna included with your
DCS-G900 and attach it to the antenna
connector locate d on the back of the
DCS-G900.
Note: It is required that an Ethernet cable is
used during initial setup. Once your wireless
configuration is set, you may disconnect the
Ethernet cable and begin communicating
wirelessly with your DCS-G900.
Attach the Swivel Stand
Locate the stand mount on the bottom panel
of the DCS-G900 and screw on the swivel
stand to the base of the DCS-G900.
Hardware Installation
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the
network cable connector located on the
back panel of the DCS-G900 and attach
it to the network. Network Connectivity is
confirmed when the green LED Indicator on
the DCS-G900, located below the Power LED,
is illuminated.
Attach the External Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC
power input connector located on the rear
panel of the DCS-G900 and connect it to your
local power supply.
Note: Power source is confirmed when the
red LED Power Indicator located to the right
of the lens on the DCS-G900 is illuminated.
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Security
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-G900, the
Administrator has the exclusive privilege to create all users. The DCS-G900 supports
multi-level password protection/access 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-G900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the
DCS-G900.
Note: When the DCS-G900 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-G900 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-G900. This
procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the DCS-G900
will not be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password is defined.
Security
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The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard
You are now ready to run the Setup Wizard, which will guide you quickly through the installation
process.
Insert the D-Link DCS-G900 Driver CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Install Software
The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard
Click Install Wizard
Click Next
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Click Yes
The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard
Click Next
Click Finish
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To run the Setup Wizard, click on: Start > Programs > D-Link Setup Wizard.
Your camera’s IP Address will
be displayed here along with its
corresponding MAC Address.
Click Wizard
The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard
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
Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask for
your camera if you want to change the current
settings. Enter your Gateway and DNS settings.
These settings must correspond with your
network settings for you to access the camera.
If you are unsure of what these settings should
be, check with your network administrator.
Click Next
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For Connection Mode, select either Infrastructure
for use with a router, or Adhoc for a peer-to-peer
connection. The Network Name (SSID), Wireless
Channel, Security Mode, and Authentication must
correspond with your wireless network settings for
the camera to work.
Click Next
The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard
Enter the Encryption Mode, Key Format, and
Encryption Keys for your wireless network.
Click Next
If you need to make any changes, click Back to
modify your settings.
Otherwise, click Restart to save and apply your
settings.
Click Restart
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Your setup is now complete!
Click Link to launch your web browser and view
your images.
Click Link
The Home screen of your camera can be accessed from the Setup Wizard using the Link
button. You can also use your favorite Web browser, type “htt p://a ddres s” in the address
box where address is the IP address that you assigned to the DCS-G900 from the previous
section. Press Enter.
The DCS-G900 Setup Wizard
Click ActiveX or Java to view
your video images.
• 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. Java can be
downloaded for free from Sun’s web site. (http://www.java.com)
• When you connect to the home page, you will be prompted to download ActiveX. If
you want to use ActiveX to view your video images instead of Java, then you must
download ActiveX.
• Please refer to the Manual located on the CD-ROM for additional information
regarding all features and instructions related to the DCS-G900.
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DCS-G900 Configuration
Home
ActiveX:
DCS-G900 Configuration
For Windows® Users that
do not have Java installed,
please choose this option
to view video streaming
on the Home page.
Java:
Setup:
For Windows® users that
have Java installed can
also use this for viewing
video. Mac users should
also choose this mode to
view video.
This wi ll allow you to
configure the DCS-G900.
Home > ActiveX
For Windows® Users that do not have
Java installed, please choose this option
to view video streaming on the Home
page.
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Home > Java
For Windows® users that have Java
installed can also use this for viewing
video. MAC users should also choose
this mode to view video.
DCS-G900 Configuration
Home > Setup
After clicking the Setup button, you will be directed to Advanced > System, please see page
19 for more information.
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Advanced > System
DCS-G900 Configuration
System Setting
Camera Name:
Location:
Admin:
LED Control:
Provide the name of your camera.
Enter information of where your camera is located.
The following fields are required for setting up the Administrator name
and password:
Admin ID:
Admin Password:
Confirm Password:
You can set the LED in front of the DCS-G900 to on (Normal), off (OFF),
or blink randomly (Dummy).
Enter the Administrator’s ID or name.
Enter the Administrator’s password.
Re-enter the Administrator’s password for
confirmation.
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Advanced > Video
DCS-G900 Configuration
Video Setting
Video Resolution:
Compression Rate:
Frame Rate:
Brightness Control:
Contrast Control:
Saturation Control:
Light Frequency:
There are three settings available to choose from 160x120, 320x240
and 640x480.
Compression will be selectable from very high, high, middle, low,
and very low.
This is adjustable from 1, 5, 7, 15, 20, 30, and Auto. 30 frames a second
is video quality and in theory any transition from frame-to-frame for frame
rates above 15 fps is imperceptible to the eye.
Allows you to adjust the brightness level. The default setting is 64.
Allows you to adjust the contrast level. The default setting is 64.
Allows you to adjust the saturation level. The default setting is 64.
Adjust the light frequency to suit your area of operation. 50Hz and 60Hz
are available to accommodate the different light frequencies found in
USA (60Hz) and Europe (50Hz) for optimal image quality.
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Mirror:
Flip:
Horizontally rotates the video.
Vertically rotates the video. Check this option if the camera is installed
upside down.
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Advanced > Wireless
DCS-G900 Configuration
Wireless Interface
Connection Mode:
Wireless Channel:
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Site Survey:
Infrastructure is a wireless connection using an access point as
a transmission point of all wireless devices. Ad-Hoc is a wireless
connection used without an access point. This basically connects the
PC directly to the DCS-G900. This is done using the on-board wireless
adapter on the DCS-G900 connected to a wireless adapter on the
PC.
Service Set Identifier is an identifier for the wireless network name that
other devices can recognize.
This page will allow you to select a wireless network that the DCS-G900
was able to detect upon booting up (see page 14).
The default wireless channel setting is channel 6. Select the channel
that is the same as the other wireless devices on your network. For the
U.S. region, there are up to 11 channels and anyone of them can be
selected to achieve the best signal.
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Advanced > Wireless (continued)
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Transmission
Rate:
Encryption
Disable:
WEP Encryption:
This can be selected to restrict bandwidth usage of the DCS-G900
in a high traffic network so that the camera does not consume all the
bandwidth. If too much bandwidth is being used in a network that cannot
support it, excessive lag during video transmission may occur. Lowering
the transmission rate will sometimes help.
Select this option to disable encryption on the DCS-G900.
Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption.
Length:
Format:
Keys 1-4:
Encrypt Data
Transmission
Using:
Choose between 64 bits or 128 bits.
Choose between ASCII or HEX.
There are 4 key fields that you are able to input
the security keys. This is in case you have more
than 1 network that you can connect to. Instead
of having to put in the encryption key every time
you can select key 1, 2, 3, or 4. This is especially
helpful for 128-bit HEX (52 characters!).
This is where you can select which key you
want to use.
Advanced Setting
Beacon Interval:
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Authentication
Type:
Wi-Fi Protected Access with Preshared Key, the key field (bottom)
needs to be filled out and will support up to 128-bit encryption.
This represents the amount of time between beacon transmissions, in
which the beacon interval tells the Router/Access Point on the network
how long they can wait in low-power mode before waking up the IP
camera.
Note: A beacon is a packet sent by the IP camera to inform the
Router/Access Point of the IP camera’s presence and readiness. The
Router/Access Point and IP camera are all on the same network.
In Open mode, anyone with the right SSID can
connect to the camera, but in Shared mode
the user will need to have the right encryption
key to connect the camera thereby providing
higher security
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Advanced > Wireless (continued)
DCS-G900 Configuration
Preamble:
A preamble is a signal used in network communications to synchronize
the transmission timing between two or more systems. Proper timing
ensures that all systems are interpreting the start of the information
transfer correctly. Part of the frame that is transmitted by an 802.11
station is called the preamble. The original 802.11 specification (which
defined only 1 and 2Mbps operation), defined only a long preamble that
uses a 128 bit sync field. When the high rate, i.e. 11Mbps, 802.11b
standard was created, an optional short preamble using a 56 bit sync
field was added. This was intended to improve the efficiency of the
wireless network for more real-time applications such as streaming
video. Selecting short preamble may improve video quality.
Advanced > Wireless > Site Survey
This screen displays all available wireless networks, along with their SSID, MAC, Channel,
Encryption, and Signal Strength information.
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Advanced > Network
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TCP/IP
IP Address Mode:
Fixed IP:
Dynamic IP
(DHCP):
Manu ally provi de a fixe d IP Addre ss for your
connection.
IP Address:
Subnet
Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a networking
protocol that will allow leasing of an IP address by the
client from a server for a specified amount of time. This
alleviates the task of the user from having to keep track
of available IP Addresses on the network.
Enter your IP Address, this is necessary
for network identification.
Provide a Subnet Mask, this will be used
to determine if the destination is in the
same subnet.
Enter your Default Gateway.
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