D-Link DCS-1100 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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D-Link DCS-1100/1130 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-1100/1130 Network Camera. The DCS-1100/1130 is a versatile

and unique solution for your small ofﬁce or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-1100/1130 is a complete

system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance.

The DCS-1100/1130 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your local network

or through the Internet via a web browser. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy

integration with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11n/g wireless network (DCS-1130). The DCS-1100/1130

also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost-effective home

security solution.

Product Overview

• Remotely monitor your home or ofﬁce over the Internet

• Web-based Recording to a PC’s local hard drive – no software required

• Camera Setup Wizard technology simpliﬁes setup by automatically conﬁguring network settings

• 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 an easy-to-remember domain name

• Administrator/User password protection

• UPnP support for easy network setup and conﬁguration

• 1 lux CMOS sensor for low-light environments

• 3GPP mobile surveillance

• Simultaneous MJPEG and MPEG-4 streams allows optimization of both image quality and bandwidth

efﬁciency

• 802.11n/g wireless connectivity (DCS-1130 only)

• WPS support for easy wireless network setup (DCS-1130 only)

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Section 1 - Product Overview

• Simple to Use: The DCS-1100/1130 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware

or software such as PC frame grabber cards. Setup is simple with Camera Setup Wizard technology, which

helps automatically conﬁgure your camera’s network settings, eliminating the need to set complicated settings

on your router.

• 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 and audio directly 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-1100/1130 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-1100/1130’s 1 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 Network Camera

directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-1100/1130

anytime from anywhere in the world!

• Remote Monitoring Utility: The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Network

Camera and allows administrators to conﬁgure and access the Network Camera from a remote site via Intranet

or Internet. Other features include 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 DCS-1100/1130 Network Cameras

can provide an ideal solution for live video over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. They allow remote

access from a Web browser for live image viewing and management of the Network Cameras anytime, from

anywhere in the world. The Network Cameras have a wide range of applications, including industrial and public

monitoring of homes, ofﬁces, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks.

• 802.11n Wireless Connectivity (DCS-1130 only): The DCS-1130 offers both 802.11n wireless and Ethernet/Fast

Ethernet connectivity, making the DCS-1130 easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-

1130 works with an Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments and also works with 802.11n/g/b

routers or access points for added ﬂexibility.

Features

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D-Link DCS-1100/1130 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

DCS-1100 Wired Network Camera

or

DCS-1130 Wireless N Network Camera

Power Adapter

CAT5 Ethernet Cable

Camera Base and Mounting Kit

Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM

Package Contents

Note:

Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DCS-1100/1130 will cause damage and void the warranty

for this product.

If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer.

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D-Link DCS-1100/1130 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

System Requirements

Network Requirements

• Wired (10/100 Fast Ethernet) network

• Wireless 802.11n/g network (for DCS-1130 only)

CD Installation Wizard

Requirements

• An Internet connection

• A router connected to your broadband modem

Computer with the following:

• A PC with a wired connection to your router

• Windows

®

XP or Vista

®

(32/64-bit)

• Internet Explorer 6 or higher with ActiveX controls

enabled

Web-based Conﬁguration

Utility Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows

®

based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Firefox 1.5 or higher

• Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)

Windows

®

Users:

Make sure you have the latest version

of Java installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the

latest version.

mydlink Website

Requirements

• Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

with 256 Kbps minimum bandwidth for remote video

viewing

• Computer with: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or

higher with ActiveX controls enabled

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Front

Reset Button

Resetsthecameratofactorydefaults

when pressed for 10 seconds.

WPS Button (DCS-1130)

Allows you to connect to a WPS

router.

Focus ring

Turning the ring will allow you to

focus the camera.

Camera microphone

Picks up sound from the surrounding

area.

Camera lens

Records video from the surrounding

area.

Status LED

Lights up and changes color to

indicate the camera’s status.

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