Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCS-932 D-Link
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USER MANUAL DCS-932 VERSION 1.0.
2 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual T able of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................... 4 System Requirements ....................................
3 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual T able of Contents Troubleshooting ........................................................ 48 Wireless Basics ......................................................... 50 Networking Basics ................................
4 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • DCS-932 Network Camera • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Manual and Software on CD • Quick Install Guide • Camera Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
5 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-932 Network Camera. The DCS-932 is a versatile and unique solution for your small ofce or home. Unlike a webcam, the DCS-932 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU that transmits high quality video images for monitoring.
6 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Simple to Use The DCS-932 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-932 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox ® and Safari ® .
7 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View Power and Link LED IR LED Camera Lens Microphone.
8 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Rear View Camera Stand Ethernet Connector Power Connector WPS Button WPS LED Reset.
9 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom panel of the DCS-932 and attach it to the network.
10 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
11 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program.
12 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Alternatively, you may create a WPS connect using the WPS Button on the back of the camera. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the camera for three seconds.
13 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Conguration Using the Conguration Menu After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web conguration utility is designed to allow you to easily access and congure your DCS-932.
14 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click the ActiveX or Java radio button to view live video. Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java application installed on your computer to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode.
15 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Live Video ActiveX: Java: For Windows ® Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option to view video streaming on the Home page. For Windows ® users that have Java installed, you can also use this for viewing video.
16 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet.
17 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DCS-932 DCS-932 Enter a name for your camera. Congure the correct time to ensure that all events triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. This page displays your congured settings.
18 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network Setup Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to your camera automatically. You may obtain a static or xed IP address and other network information from your network administrator for your camera.
19 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > Wireless Service Set Identier, an identier for your wireless network. The default setting is channel 6. Select the same channel that is using by other wireless devices within your network.
20 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modied. The username and password are required when using the DDNS service.
21 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > Image Setup Select this box to enable antiicker. Select this box to vertically rotate the video. If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image and Mirror should both be checked.
22 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > Video Video Prole: Light Frequency: Video Conguration Encode Type: Resolution: FPS: JPEG Quality: View Mode: The compression format used when viewing your camera. Select the desired video resolution from three formats: 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120.
23 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > Audio Enabling audio setting will allow you to listen to audio from the camera through your PC’s audio output. Note: Please wait a few seconds for the camera to adjust the audio after the setting has been selected.
24 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > Motion Detect Enabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature.
25 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > Mail Email Account SMTP Server Address: Sender e-mail Address: Receiver e-mail Address: User Name: Password: This is the domain name or IP address of your external e-mail server. This is the e-mail address of the person sending the camera snapshots.
26 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time Schedule Enable e-mail image to e-mail account: Interval: Test E-mail Account: Choosing Always will start sending snapshots to the recipient’s e-mail account right away.
27 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > FTP FTP Server Host Address: Port Number: User Name: Password: Directory Path: Passive Mode: This is the IP address of the FTP server that you will be connecting to. Default is port 21.
28 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time Schedule Enable upload image to FTP server: Always: Schedule: Video Frequency: Base File Name: File: Test FTP Server: Checking this box will enable video uploads to the FTP server you have selected.
29 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup > Time and Date Test FTP Server: Synchronize NTP Server: Copy your Computer’s Time Settings: Set the Date and Time Manually: Select the time zone for your region from the pull-down menu.
30 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Auto: Manual: Alway Day Mode: Alway Night Mode: Day Mode Schedule: Camera automatically switches Day/Night mode. The camera normally works on Day mode. It automatically changes to Night mode in a dark place.
31 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance > Admin This section allows you to change the administrator’s password and congure the server settings for your camera. You can also manage the user account(s) that access to your camera.
32 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance > System Th is sec ti on all ow s you to sav e and rest or e your con g ur at ion, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera.
33 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade Your current rmware version and date will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the D-Link Support Page to check for the latest rmware versions available.
34 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Status > Device Info This s ectio n dis plays all t he de tails info rmatio n abo ut you r device and network settings.
35 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Status > Active User This page lists all the active user’s information including the User Name, IP address, and the time that camera access began.
36 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration D-Link’s DCS-932 is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera for video monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-932 can be used with any wired or 802.
37 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Run the Setup Wizard program from the CD included with the DCS-932. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to congure the DCS-932. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router.
38 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Network Camera by the Installation Wizard program. The DCS-932 Home Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera.
39 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DCS-932 offers the following types of security: • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy.
40 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the securit y features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: Imp rove d data enc rypt ion throug h the Tempo ral Key Integr ity Protoc ol (TKI P).
41 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security D-Link’s DCS-932 is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-932 can be used with any wired or 802.
42 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security 1. Assign a Local IP Address to Your Camera Run the setup wizard from the CD included with the DCS-932. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to congure the DCS-932. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router.
43 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Network Camera by the DCC program. The DCS-932 Live Video Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera.
44 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security The Setup > Network Setup page displays the port settings for your camera. If necessary, these ports can be changed if they are already in use by other devices (e.g. in a multiple camera environment).
45 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-655 is used as an example to clarify the conguration process. Congure the initial settings of the DIR-655 by following the steps outlined in the DIR-655 Quick Installation Guide.
46 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security 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.
47 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 4 - Security Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet ports to conserve bandwidth.
48 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Why does the LED not light up? The power supply might be faulty. Conrm that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for this network camera. Verify that the power supply is correctly connected.
49 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 5. The camera is producing noisy images. How can I solve the problem? The video images might be noisy if the Network Camera is used in a very low light environment.
50 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless* connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks.
51 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or WiFi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. WiFi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or ofce network.
52 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, ofce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
53 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people.
54 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
55 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically.
56 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follo.
57 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications Technical Specications SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 • Internet Explorer 6 or above , Firefox 3.
58 D-Link DCS-932 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications LENS • Focal length: 5.01 mm, F2.8 SENSOR • VGA 1/5 inch CMOS Sensor MINIMUM ILLUMINATION • 1 lux @ F2.8 VIEW ANGLE • Horizontal: 45.3° • Vertical: 34.5° • Diagonal: 54.
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