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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
integration with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet or 802.11g wireless network. The DCS-950G
also comes with remote monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective home
security solution.
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DCS-950G User’s Manual
D-Link Systems, Inc.
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
D-Link Systems, Inc.
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
the NWay protocol, allowing the DCS-950G
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.
802.11g Antenna
The DCS-950G features
an 802.11g wireless
antenna for 802.11g
wireless connectivity to
your existing
wireless
network. The DCS-950G
can be used in conjunction
with an 802.11g compliant
access point or router.
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DCS-950G User’s Manual
D-Link Systems, Inc.
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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DCS-950G User’s Manual
D-Link Systems, Inc.
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.

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