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DCS-950G User’s Manual

D-Link Systems, Inc.

Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-950G Internet Camera! The DCS-950G

is

a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera,

the DCS-950G is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that

transmits high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-950G 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

also comes with remote monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective home

security solution.

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DCS-950G User’s Manual

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Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits



Simple to Use

:

The DCS-950G is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU,

requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The

DCS-950G 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:

Supporting 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-950G 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-950G’s 0.5 lux light sensitivity allows you to

capture video in rooms with minimal lighting, making it ideal for use at night

time.



802.11g Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support: The DCS-950G offers both

802.11g wireless and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the DCS-

950G easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-950G

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.



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-950G at anytime 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 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.

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DCS-950G User’s Manual

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Hardware Overview

Hardware Overview

Connections

Ethernet Cable Connector

The DCS-950G features an RJ-45

connector for connections to 10Base-T

Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast

Ethernet cabling (which should be

Category 5 UTP cable). The port supports

to automatically detect or negotiate the

transmission speed of the network. The

port also supports MDI/X, which allows

the use of either straight through or cross-

over cables.

DC Power Connector

The DC power input connector

is labeled

DC 5V

with a single

jack socket to supply power to

the DCS-950G.

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 ten seconds.

Release the reset button and the

Power LED will begin to flash

indicating that the DCS-950G’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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DCS-950G User’s Manual

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Hardware Overview

LEDs

Link LED

The Link LED is positioned on the right side of the

DCS-950G’s lens. It is located below the Power

LED.

Steady green confirms a good connection

to the LAN.

Depending on the data traffic, the LED

will begin to flash to indicate that the DCS-950G

is

receiving/transceiving from/to the LAN network.

Power LED

The Power LED is positioned on

the right side of the DCS-950G

lens. Steady orange confirms that

the DCS-950G is powered

ON

.

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Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

Connect the Ethernet Cable

Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the

back panel of the DCS-950G and attach it to the network. Network Connectivity is

confirmed when the green LED Indicator on the DCS-950G 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-950G and connect it to your local power supply.

Note:

Power source

is confirmed when the orange LED Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on

the DCS-950G is illuminated.

Attach the Antenna

Locate the antenna included with your DCS-950G and attach it to the antenna connector

located on the back of the DCS-950G.