User manual D-LINK DCS-2100-

DCS-2100+ Enhanced 2.4 GHz Wireless Internet Camera Manual Version 2.40 Building Networks for People (10/04/04) Contents Contents of Package ....................................................................................... 3 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................... 4 Connections .................................................................................................... 6 Hardware Installation ....................................................................................... 8 Installation Wizard ........................................................................................... 9 Installation Wizard Screen ............................................................................ 15 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me .............................................................. 18 Installing IP surveillance Software ................................................................. 22 Testing the DCS-2100+ ................................................................................. 26 Security ......................................................................................................... 27 Using and Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router ........................... 28 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet Browser ........................................... 34 Record Snapshots to your FTP server with Motion Detection....................... 61 Using IP surveillance Software ...................................................................... 65 Installing IP surveillance Software ..................................................... 65 Launcher ........................................................................................... 70 Monitor Program ................................................................................ 73 Scheduling ......................................................................................... 98 Playback Program ........................................................................... 106 Schedule Video Recording with Motion Detection ....................................... 121 Appendix ...................................................................................................... 124 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................ 124 How to PING Your IP Address .......................................................... 127 Reset and Restore .......................................................................... 128 I/O Connector .................................................................................. 129 Adjusting the Camera Focus ........................................................... 133 Replacing the Lens .......................................................................... 134 Technical Specifications .................................................................. 135 Contacting Technical Support ..................................................................... 137 Time Zone Table .......................................................................................... 138 Warranty ...................................................................................................... 140 Registration ................................................................................................. 143 2 Package Contents D-Link SECURICAM Network TM DCS-2100+ Internet Camera Power Adapter CD-ROM with installation software and manual Quick Installation Guide Camera Stand Category 5 Ethernet Cable 2 Antennas If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DCS-2100+ will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Minimum System Requirements: Internet Explorer 6.x or higher Internet Web Browser CPU: Pentium III, 800MHz or above (Pentium 4, 2Ghz plus processor with 512Mb memory and a 32Mb video card is required for multiple camera viewing and recording in IP Surveillance) Memory Size: 128MB VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above 3 Introduction The D-Link SECURICAM Network TM DCS-2100+ Wireless Internet Camera is a powerful surveillance system that connects wirelessly to your 802.11b network. 1* The DCS-2100+ features enhanced 802.11b and connects with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 22 Mbps (Megabits per second). The DCS-2100+ differs from a conventional PC Camera because it is a standalone system with a built-in CPU and Web server, providing a low-cost solution capable of solving demanding security and home/office monitoring needs. The Internet Camera can be accessed remotely, and controlled, from any PC or notebook computer over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Simple installation procedures, along with the built-in Web-based interface offers easy integration to your network environments. Features and Benefits The D-Link SECURICAM Network TM DCS-2100+ Wireless Internet Camera is a standalone system requiring no additional hardware or software. All that is required is a computer with the Internet Explorer Web browser (version 6.x or above). Just plug in the camera and view the picture from your Internet Camera with a valid IP Address. Broad Range of Applications With today's high-speed Internet, the Internet Camera provides the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The DCS-2100+ allows remote access from an Internet Explorer Web browser for live image viewing and allows the administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera anywhere and any time. Apply the Internet Camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks, hospitals, childcare centers, amusement parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring. The Internet Camera can also be used for intruder detection with its motion-detection mode, capture still images and video images for archiving and many more applications. The wireless capability means you can place the camera where it is inconvenient to install network cables. Supports a Variety of Protocols Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera can be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. 4 Features & Benefits (continued) Web Configuration Using the Internet Explorer Web browser, administrators can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own Web page via the Intranet or the Internet. Up to 20 user names and passwords are permitted, with privilege settings controlled by the administrator. Powerful Surveillance and Remote Monitoring Utility The powerful IP surveillance software application assigns an administrator with a pre-defined user ID and password who can modify the Internet Camera settings from a remote site via an Intranet or the Internet. Administrators are allowed to monitor the image, record the image to a hard drive, and take snapshots. Connection to External Devices Supporting auxiliary Input/Output connectors, you can connect the Internet Camera to a variety of external devices such as IR-sensors, switches and alarm relays. Combined with programmable alarming facilities, you can develop a variety of security applications that are triggered on alarm-based events. The Internet Camera provides an industry standard in/out external connector for connectivity. Note: Use of audio or video equipment for recording the image or voice of a person without their knowledge and consent is prohibited in certain states or jurisdictions. Nothing herein represents a warranty or representation that the D-Link product provided herein is suitable for the end-user's intended use under the applicable laws of his or her state. D-Link disclaims any liability whatsoever for any end-user use of the D-Link product, which fails to comply with applicable state, local, or federal laws. 5 Connections Antenna Connectors Reset Button DC Power Connector I/O Connector Ethernet Cable Connector Antenna Two antennas are included with the DCS-2100+. These are screwed onto the antenna connectors on the back panel to provide a connection with a wireless network. Ethernet Cable Connector The Internet Camera's back panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This network port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. The Ethernet cable included with the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera is a Category 5 "straight through" cable. This is the recommended cable type when the camera is physically connected to a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network hub or switch. Reset Button Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and held until the Power LED flashes through its cycle twice. A Factory reset is initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for 5 seconds or when the Power LED changes from green to red for 2 cycles. (For example you will see the LED turn to red twice, release the reset button when the LED turns red the second time). The Power LED will begin to flash indicating that the Internet Camera's settings are reverting back to the factory settings, then turn back to green. 6 Connections (continued) DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera's back panel and is labeled 12VDC with a single socket to supply power to the Internet Camera. I/O Connector The DCS-2100+ provides a terminal block with two pairs of connectors situated on the back panel. One pair is for input and the other is for output. The I/O connectors provide the physical interface to send and receive digital signals to a variety of external alarm devices. Please refer to the Appendix (page 124) in this manual for detailed information. Bottom Panel Socket for stand Attachment socket for the Camera Stand Located on the bottom panel of the Internet Camera, the socket is used to connect the camera stand to the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand to the Internet Camera. Power LED LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The Power LED is positioned to the right of the Internet Camera lens. As soon as the power adapter is connected to the Internet camera the power LED will flash red and green several times, the DCS-2100+ is conducting a self-test. Upon passing the self-test the LED will turn green to indicate a good connection to an Ethernet port or red to indicate no connection has been made. 7 Hardware Installation Connect to a Network If you are connecting the DCS-2100+ to a wired Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Internet Camera's back panel and attach it to the network. If you are connecting the DCS-2100+ to a 802.11b wireless Ethernet network, attach the two wireless antennas to the antenna connectors on the back panel of the DCS-2100+. Attach the external power supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the Internet Camera's back panel (labeled 12VDC) and connect it to your wall outlet. When you have a proper connection, the LED will turn from red to green. The light may cycle on and off and your computer may show an intermittent loss of connectivity, this is normal until you have configured your Internet Camera. Attaching the Internet Camera to the Camera Stand The Internet Camera comes with a camera stand with a swivel ball screw head that can be attached to the Internet Camera bottom socket cavity. Attach the camera stand to the Internet Camera and station it for your application. There are holes located in the base of the camera stand allowing the Internet Camera to be mounted to the ceiling, or any wall securely. 8 Installation Wizard After you have successfully completed the hardware installation of the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera, it is necessary to install software to configure and operate the camera. The first step is to install the Installation Wizard from the CD. Installation Wizard will allow you to configure the Internet Camera to your network. After the Installation Wizard software program is completed, you will have an operating and controllable Internet Camera. From your Internet Explorer Web browser you will be able to access the video and sound from the Internet camera. The camera has a built-in Web server. This Web server will allow the camera to access the Internet without being attached to a computer and permits users to view the video and audio remotely. However, it is necessary to install the IP surveillance software from the enclosed CD to create a truly powerful monitoring and surveillance system. The following section will detail the installation of the Installation Wizard and the IP surveillance software. Installing the Installation Wizard program Insert the CD that is included with the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera. The DCS-2100+ installation menu will start up automatically from the CD. If the CD does not start up automatically (this function may be disabled in the Windows operating system), simply access the CD from Windows and click on the autorun.exe program to access the installation menu shown below: Click Install Software 9 Installation Wizard (continued) Click Installation Wizard Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares to install. Click Next. 10 Installation Wizard (continued) The InstallShield will install in the following folder. To install into a different folder, click Browse and select another folder. Click Next. Select the Program folder that Setup will add program icons to. You may type a new folder name, or select one from the existing folders list. Click Next. Please wait while the Installation Wizard is installed. 11 Installation Wizard (continued) Installation is now complete. Click Finish. To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your desktop. The opening Installation Wizard screen will appear and show a MAC address of the DCS-2100+ and an IP Address (which may or may not be correct depending on what you have your DCS-2100+ connected to). If you have a DHCP* server on your network, there will be a valid IP Address displayed here, indicated by a "Yes" under the assigned column. *A DHCP server is a device that supplies IP Addresses to its clients that are on the same network. IMPORTANT: A hardware reset of the Internet Camera may be required if the Installation Wizard cannot find the camera. To accomplish this reset, lightly insert a paper clip (or a similar sized tool) into the reset hole on the back of the camera (see page 128 for the location of the reset hole). The LED on the front of the camera will begin blinking red and green. When it stops the blinking cycle continue to hold in the reset button until a second cycle of blinking red and green lights indicates a second reset cycle has completed. This will take approximately 5-7 seconds. 12 Installation Wizard (continued) The Installation Wizard will now show a MAC address for the DCS-2100+ and an IP address. This IP address may not be correct at this step in the installation until you see "Yes" under the assigned column. The camera is now automatically configured with an IP address consistent to the device it is connected to. Select the MAC address. Click on the Link to Selected Devices button. For more information regarding the functions of this screen, see the following section titled "Installation Wizard Screen." After you click on the Link to Selected Devices button, Installation Wizard will automatically open your Internet browser to the IP Address of the DCS-2100+ in this example it is: http:/ /192.168.0.146. Your DCS-2100+ may have a different IP Address. 13 Installation Wizard (continued) At this point we highly recommend that you click on Configuration, Tools, Admin, and enter in a password for security purposes. Enter the administrative password. Click Save and then the "X" at the top right-hand corner of your browser to close the page. You have now completed the Setup Wizard and are ready to use your camera! You can also continue to the section titled "Installing IP surveillance Software" (page 22) to install the IP surveillance software before you begin to use the DCS-2100+. 14 Installation Wizard Screen The following options are available on the Installation Wizard screen by clicking on the corresponding tab: Search Click to search for any available cameras to connect to the network. Add Click to manually add a camera to the network. A window will appear, prompting you to enter the camera's IP address or domain name. A second window will appear, prompting you to enter the port number. Remove Click to remove the selected camera(s) from the network. Uncheck All Click to uncheck all selected cameras. Links to Selected Devices Click to link all selected devices to the network. Setup On the initial Setup Screen you can configure System and Date/Time settings for each camera. Click Next to configure Network settings for the camera. System Settings Enter a Camera Name and create a Root password for the camera. Date/Time Settings Enter the Date and Time for each camera. These settings can also be configured on the Tools > System screen (page 53) when configuring the camera via a Web browser. 15 Installation Wizard Screen (continued) Network Settings Here users can configure the Network Settings for the camera. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. Automatically, the option to reset IP address at boot selected. If you would like to save your IP address settings, make sure to uncheck this box. These settings can also be configured on the Advanced > Network screen (page 37) when configuring the camera via a Web Browser. Click Next and then Apply to save the configured settings. Users can click Previous to modify changes or mistakes. Upgrade The upgrade window allows users to upload a saved firmware file. If the firmware is older than that currently on the camera, a screen will appear indicating so and prompting the user to confirm the upload. Package Information This displays information about the firmware and plugin currently installed on the camera. 16 Installation Wizard Screen (continued) Locate the Firmware to Upgrade Indicate the location of the firmware to be uploaded to the camera. Selected Package This displays the file name of the firmware selected for upload. Reset to Default Click the Reset to Default tab to reset the camera's settings to factory defaults. About Click About to display the current version and date. Exit Click the Exit tab to exit the Installation Wizard screen. 17 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2100+ is a UPnP enabled Internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unchecking the Enabled DDNS checkbox in the DDNS/UPnP settings page under "Advanced" in the configuration menu. Use the following steps to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) settings only if you are running Windows XP/Me. If you are running Windows 98/2000, UPnP is not available. Go to Start >Settings. Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs 18 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) Click Add/Remove Windows Components The following screen will appear: Select Networking Services (Communications in Windows Me Click Details Select Universal Plug and Play Click Ok 19 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) Click Next Please wait while Setup configures the components. Click Finish 20 Enabling UPnP for Windows XP/Me (continued) To view your DCS-2100+ Internet Camera in an Internet browser, go to your Desktop and click My Network Places. Click My Network Places Click DCS-2100+-146 The last three digits (146), represent the fourth octet of your Internet Camera's IP address (in this example, 198.168.0.146). After you click on the DCS2100+-146 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2100+, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.146. Your DCS-2100+ may have a different IP Address. (Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows XP, similar screens will appear in Windows Me.) 21 Installing IP surveillance Software The IP surveillance software on the CD included with the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera converts the DCS-2100+ into a powerful, yet flexible, surveillance system for home or business, with these features: Real-time Monitoring Video Recording to hard disk High quality video High video compression ratio Maximum of 16 cameras with different display layouts Smart playback Triggered event browsing Fast database searching Configurable automated alarms Account password protection Scheduled recording for each camera Email / FTP video snapshots AVI file export Motion detection for each camera To install IP surveillance, click on the Install IP surveillance Software on the CD included with the Internet Camera. The Welcome screen appears: Click Next 22 Installing IP surveillance Software (continued) Click Yes Please read the Software Licensing Agreement and click Yes if you wish to accept the agreement. Click No to exit the installation. Click Next Enter your name and company information and click Next. 23 Installing IP surveillance Software (continued) Select the destination directory. Click Next Select the program folder the software will be installed into. Click Next 24 Installing IP surveillance Software (continued) Click Next Click Finish The installation is complete. 25 Testing the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera Open your Internet browser and type in the IP address of the DCS-2100+. In this example the address is: http://192.168.0.146 (your DCS-2100+ may have a different IP address based on what you used in the Installation Wizard program.) The window in the center of your browser is the camera image window. You should now see a video image and hear the audio over your computer speakers from the DCS-2100+. If you are having problems, please consult the FAQ section of this manual (page 124). 26 Security At this point it is highly recommended that you click on the Configuration button on the Home screen, and then the Tools tab to bring you to the Admin screen. Enter a password for security purposes. To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized use of the Internet Camera, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration settings to allow users entry and authorize privileges for all users. The Internet Camera supports multi-level password protection/access to the Internet Camera that can be restricted to defined users who have a User Name and User Password, which is assigned by the Administrator. The Administrator can release a public user name and password so that when remote users access the Internet Camera they will have the right to view the image transmitted by the Internet Camera. When the Internet Camera is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Administrator's Password to constrain user access to the Internet Camera since the Default settings are Null String (no password). Once the Password is defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of the Internet Camera. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the Internet Camera will not be enabled until the Administrator Password is defined. 27 Using & Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router D-Link's DCS-2100+ is a versatile and cost effective Internet Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-2100+ can be used with any wired or 802.11b wireless router. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network. Materials Needed: · 1 DCS-2100+ Internet Camera · 1 Ethernet Cable · A Wired or Wireless router such as the D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Router · Ethernet based PC for system configuration SETTING UP THE DCS-2100+ FOR USE BEHIND A ROUTER Installing a DCS-2100+ Internet Camera on your network is an easy 4­step procedure: Assign a local IP Address to your Internet Camera View the Internet Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web browser Access the Router with Your Web browser Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing) This section is designed to walk you through the setup process for installing your camera behind a router and enable remote video viewing. For the basic setup of the DCS-2100+, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. After you have completed the setup of the DCS-2100+ outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address. Because you are using a router to share the Internet with one or more PCs, the IP Address assigned to the Internet Camera will be a local IP Address. This allows viewing within your Local Area Network (LAN) until the router is configured to allow remote viewing of the camera over the Internet. Assign a Local IP Address for Your Camera Run the Installation Wizard program from the CD included with the DCS2100+. Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the DCS-2100+. The camera will be assigned a local IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the router. Write down this IP Address for future reference. 28 Using & Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router (continued) This is the IP Address assigned to your camera. Write it down for later use. 192.168.0.101 is only an example. You will probably have a different IP Address. View the Internet Camera using your Internet Explorer Web browser Run your Internet Explorer Web browser. In the address bar, type in the IP Address that was assigned to the Internet Camera by the Installation Wizard program. The DCS-2100+ Home Page appears with a window displaying live video from the camera. You are able to view this screen from any PC running Internet Explorer on your LAN. Click on the Configuration button. Viewing the Video on the browser to test the connection Click on the Configuration button on the left side of the display. Scroll to the bottom of the Network Configuration page to display the ports used by HTTP and Streaming audio and video. 29 Using & Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router (continued) These are 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). Ports that are used by the DCS-2100+ Router Set-Up and Installation The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DI-614+ is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the DI-614+ by following the steps outlined in the DI-614+ Quick Installation Guide. Access Your Router on Your Web Browser If you have cable or DSL Internet service, you will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN IP Address. `Dynamic' means that your router's WAN IP address can change from time to time depending on your ISP. A dynamic WAN IP Address identifies your router on the public network and allows it to access the Internet. http://afreelist.com/~bar/pictures/view/1469614/To find out what your router's WAN IP Address is, go to the Status menu on your router and locate the WAN information for your router (as shown on the next page). The WAN IP Address will be listed. This will be the address that you will need to type in your Web browser to view your camera over the Internet. 30 Using & Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router (continued) http://192.168.0.1 Your WAN IP Address will be listed here. Determine Your Router's IP Address (WAN) 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. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your router over the Internet. Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the DI-614+ router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-2100+ over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-2100+ are blocked from access over the Internet. Therefore, these ports need to be made accessible over the Internet. This is accomplished using the Virtual Server function on the DI-614+ router. The Virtual Server ports used by the camera must be opened through the router for remote access to your camera. Virtual Server is accessed by clicking on the Advanced tab of the router screen. 31 Using & Configuring the DCS-2100+ with a NAT Router (continued) Follow these steps to configure your router's Virtual Server settings: · Click Enabled. · Enter a different name for each entry. · Enter your camera's local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.102 in the example in step on page 29) in the Private IP field. · Select Both under Protocol Type (TCP and UDP) · If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section, click Apply. · Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can be accessed at any time. Repeat the above steps adding ports 5001, 5002 and 5003 to both the Public and Private Port sections. A check mark appearing before the entry name will indicate that the ports are enabled. Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet ports to conserve bandwidth. Check with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. If your ISP does not pass traffic on port 80, you will need to change the port the camera uses from 80 to something else, such as 800. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to open ports. 192.168.0.102 Enter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router. Please make sure to check the box on this line to enable settings. 32 Viewing Your Camera After all the router settings have been entered correctly, a PC user inside or outside your network will have access to the camera through the Internet Explorer Web browser. To access the camera from the Internet, type the IP Address of the router given to you by your ISP, followed by a colon, and the port number that you gave your camera (e.g., http://205.163.122.96:83). It is not necessary to enter the colon and port number if you are using the default Web server port 80. To access from a computer on your local (home) network, simply enter the local IP Address of the Camera followed by a colon and the port number (e.g., 205.163.122.96:83). http://205.163.122.96:83 Viewing the DCS-2100+ 33 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser If you are following this manual in the order it is presented, you should now have an operating DCS-2100+ Internet Camera configured with the Installer program. You also have installed the IP surveillance software from the CD. This section of the manual will deal with using the Internet Camera in two parts: Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser and accessing the screens to control and monitor the camera. Using IP surveillance software with the DCS-2100+. Open your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for your Internet Camera. In the example, this address is 192.168.0.102. Your address may differ. If a window appears asking to install a Verisign certificate for authentication Click Yes. This allows the proprietary MPEG 4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer. 34 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Home Page Screen The image from the DCS-2100+ should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. There are two buttons on the left side of the Home page: Connection Type and Configuration. Click on the Connection Type button to change settings related to the connection. Click Connection Type 35 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Home > Connection Type Screen The following options are available from the Connection Type screen: Media Option: Allows a user to disable audio when viewing video. Protocol Option The UDP Protocol should be chosen for the most users. Generally, the client computer will automatically try these protocols in the following order, UDP -> TCP -> HTTP. After the client connects to the DCS-2100+ successfully, the working protocol will be displayed in Protocol Option. The chosen protocol will be recorded in the user's PC and used for the next connection. If the network environment is changed or users want to let the Web browser automatically detect the protocol, select UDP manually and click Save to change the setting and return Home to reconnect with the new setting. Options: UDP Protocol - Offers the highest image and video quality. However, packet losses will diminish image quality when bandwidth becomes restricted. TCP Protocol - Packet loss is less likely to occur compared to UDP when bandwidth is restricted. HTTP Protocol - If the network is protected by a firewall and it opens HTTP port (80) only, HTTP protocol must be selected. In this mode, audio is disabled and only video can be viewed. TCP and UDP connections will not be available to remote users if all four ports have not been forwarded (as shown on page 32). Only the HTTP port must be forwarded for remote users to make an HTTP connection (video only). Click the Home tab to return to the DCS-2100+ Home page. 36 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Home > Configuration Click Configuration There are 5 tabs across the top of the Configuration screen. From each tab, different elements of the DCS-2100+ can be configured. The Advanced tab is the default screen in Configuration and Network is the default screen under Advanced. Any changes made to these settings will require the system to restart to validate. Make sure every field is correctly typed before clicking on Apply. 37 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Network Reset IP Address at next boot Once the DCS-2100+ is configured, this box should be unchecked at all times. If the box has been checked and the connection is lost, run the Installation Wizard to find the camera's IP address. General Settings IP address Subnet mask Necessary for network identification. Used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet. The default value is "255.255.255.0." The router used to forward frames to destinations in a different subnet. Invalid router settings may cause the failure of transmissions to a different subnet. Primary domain name server that translates names to IP addresses. Secondary domain name server to backup the primary one. Default router - Primary DNS Secondary DNS - HTTP Settings HTTP PortCan be set to other than the default port 80. When the administrator changes the HTTP port of the DCS-2100+ (which has an IP address of 192.168.0.100) from 80 to 8080, users must type http://192.168.0.100:8080 in the Web browser bar. 38 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced >Network Settings (continued) Streaming Settings Control channel port Audio channel port Video channel port Can be set to other than the default port 5001 to correspond with the port opened by the firewall. Can be set to other than the default port 5002 to correspond with the port opened by the firewall. Can be set to other than the default port 5003 to correspond with the port opened by the firewall. Improve audio quality in low bandwidth environment - In a low bandwidth network environment you can check this option to improve audio quality by sacrificing some real-time synchronization. WLAN Configuration Settings SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default. Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: Infrastructure - connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the DWL-1000AP+ or a DI-614+ wireless router. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc ­ wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a peer-to-peer environment. Wireless Mode- 39 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced >Network Settings (continued) Channel The default wireless channel setting is channel 6. Select the channel that is the same as the other wireless devices on your network. Select the transmission rate on the network. 22 Mbps is the default setting. Select Long or Short Preamble. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. Long Preamble is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. Enable Encryption by clicking on the box. The DCS-2100+ has Encryption disabled as the default setting. Choose one of the following authorization modes: Communicates the key across the network. TX Rate- Preamble- Data Encryption - Auth mode Open Authentication - Shared Authentication - Allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. Auto Key type Key Format Key Index Will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client. Select the key length, either 64, 128 or 256 bits. Select an ASCII or hexadecimal key format. You can create up to 4 different security keys. Click Apply to make changes effective 40 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP Click the Mail & FTP button from the Configuration screen to access video settings that control sending images via email and FTP. Click Mail & FTP SMTP SMTP (mail) server 1 SMTP account name 1 The domain name or IP address of external mail server. The user name used to log into your e-mail account (e.g. jdoe or jdoe@yourisp.com depending on your ISP). The password used to log into your e-mail account. (The password will appear as dots instead of entered characters.) SMTP password 1 - Recipient email address 1 - The e-mail address of recipients for snapshots or a system log file. Multiple recipients must be separated by a semicolon ";" SMTP(mail) server 2 The domain name or IP address of a secondary mail server used only if the primary mail server is unreachable. 41 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP (Continued) SMTP account name 2 SMTP password 2 The user name for the second SMTP server. The password used to log into the second e-mail account. (The password will appear as dots instead of entered characters.) Recipient email address 2 - The e-mail address of recipients for the secondary server. Return email address The return e-mail address to use if the snapshot or system log e-mail fails to send. (This address should be within the SMTP server's domain for authentication purposes.) FTP Settings Local FTP server port It can be other than default port 21. If you find that you want to change the port to a port number other than 21, you will need to specify the port when connecting to the FTP server. For example FTP://68.5.1.81:60 (if you are to use port 60 for your FTP server port) The domain name or IP address of the external FTP server. The following user settings must be correctly configured for remote access. Granted user name on the external FTP server. Granted password on the external FTP server. Granted folder on the external FTP server. The string must conform to the external FTP server. Some FTP servers cannot accept a preceding slash symbol before the path if there is no virtual path mapping. Refer to the instructions of the external FTP server for details. The folder privilege must be open for upload. 1st FTP server - 1st FTP user name 1st FTP password 1st FTP remote folder - 42 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Mail & FTP (Continued) Primary FTP Passive ModeIf the DCS-2100+ is located inside a network that is protected by a firewall, a data connection for FTP may be prohibited. Passive mode FTP can bypass this rule and allow the uploading of snapshots. If the passive mode is selected, the DCS-2100+ can automatically attempt to upload in active mode if the external FTP server does not support passive mode. The domain name or IP address of the external FTP server. Note that the 2nd FTP server will only be used if the 1st FTP server is unavailable. If the image upload to the 1st FTP server is successful, no attempts will be made to connect to the 2nd FTP server. Granted user name on the backup FTP server. Granted password on the backup FTP server. Granted folder on the backup FTP server. Passive mode setting for the backup FTP server. 2nd FTP server - 2nd FTP user name 2nd FTP password 2nd FTP remote folder Secondary FTP passive Mode - Click Apply to make changes effective Invalid settings may cause the DCS-2100+ to not respond. Change the configuration settings only if necessary. Consult with your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you do not have the necessary information. If you cannot connect to the camera, refer to page 128 for camera reset and restore factory settings procedures. 43 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > DDNS & UPnP Click the DDNS & UPnP button from the Configuration screen to access DDNS & UPnP settings. Click DDNS &UPnP Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Service) is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing (dynamic) IP address. With most Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only for the duration of that specific connection. With the DCS-2100+, you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS-2100+ will automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address. Depending on the service, this update may take a few hours. 44 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > DDNS & UPnP (Continued) Enable DDNS ProviderHost nameUsername/E-mailPassword/KeyClick to enable the DDNS function. Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu. Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS server. Enter your password or key used to connect to the DDNS server. UPnP UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The DCS-2100+ is a UPnP enabled internet camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled, the device will be easier to configure. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it can be disabled by unselecting the Enable UPnP check box. Click Apply to make changes effective 45 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Video Click the Video button from the Configuration screen to access video settings that affect how the video image appears. Click Video Color - Select the option for color or monochrome video display. Three options exist for the sizes of the video display. You can select between 176x120, 352x240, or 704x480. In 704x480 mode, the frame rate will be reduced to 10fps and increased to 30fps automatically when it is switched back to a lower image size. Size - Power line frequency (for fluorescent light) - Fluorescent lights may intermittently cause a flashing image depending on the AC power line frequency. Change the frequency setting to eliminate a flashing image when the light source is fluorescent light. 46 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Configuration > Advanced > Video (Continued) Maximum frame rate Limits the maximum refresh frame rate. The frame rate is used with the Video quality control setting (below) to optimize bandwidth utilization and video quality. To fix the bandwidth utilization regardless of the video quality, choose Fix bit rate and select the desired bandwidth. The video quality may be reduced in order to send maximum frames with limited bandwidth, especially when images change drastically. For higher video detail regardless of the bandwidth selection, select Fix quality and select a video quality level. This setting will utilize more bandwidth to send the maximum frames when images change drastically. Vertically rotate the video. Horizontally rotate the video. Check both flip and mirror if the DCS-2100+ is to be installed upside down. Choose the suitable option for the best color temperature. Video quality control - Flip Mirror - White balance - Click Apply to make changes effective 47 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Recommendations for setting video for the best performance: "Best performance" means the image refresh rate should be the fastest possible and the video quality should be the best possible at the lowest network bandwidth possible. Three factors, Maximum frame rate, Fix bit rate, and Fix quality in the Video Configuration page, are related to performance. Recording settings for real-time motion images To achieve a real-time visual effect, the network bandwidth should be large enough to transmit 20 image frames per second (fps) or more. If you are on a broadband network over 1 Mbps, you can set Fix bit Rate to 1000Kbps or 1200Kbps, or set Fix quality to achieve the maximum frames. The maximum frame rate is 25 in 50Hz system and 30 in 60Hz system. If your network bandwidth is more than 384Kbps, you can adjust Fix bit rate according to your bandwidth and set the maximum frame rate of 25 to 30. If the images vary dramatically in your environment, you may slow down the maximum frame rate to 20 to decrease the transmitted data for better video quality. Since the human eye could not easily differentiate between 20 and 25 or 30 frames per second, the slower frame rate will not be noticed. If your network bandwidth is below 384 Kbps, you should adjust the bit rate according to your bandwidth and experiment to allow for the best frame rate that can be achieved. The faster frame rate in a slow network will blur the images. You may also try to choose 352x240 in size option for better images or 704x480 for larger image size. Because the network has burst constraints and everyone's environment is not the same, any poor connection will impair normal performance. Recording settings for clear identification for each image To have the best video quality, you should set Fix quality to detailed or excellent and tune the Maximum frame rate to suit your network bandwidth. If you get some broken pictures in a slow network, you can set TCP protocol in Connection type for a more accurate transmission but the received images may have a lag. Note that any slow connection with multiple users will impair performance. 48 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) Recommendations for setting video for the best performance (continued): Recording settings to compromise between real-time and clear images If you have a broadband network, set Fix quality to Good image quality, or higher, instead of setting the Bit rate. Otherwise, fix the bit rate according to your actual network speed and set the frame rate to 30. If the image quality is low, select a lower frame rate above 15. If the image quality is still not improved, select a lower bit rate. Configuration > Advanced > Image Setting Click Image Setting Click the Image Setting button from the Configuration screen to access additional settings that affect how the video image appears. 49 Using the DCS-2100+ with an Internet browser (continued) From this screen you can fine tune the video image. Image Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue are all adjusted in the same manner. For each video compensation you can set from among eleven levels ranged from -5 to +5. The default setting is zero for each adjustment. to fine-tune the image and see what affect the setting You may press will have on the image. When the image is acceptable, press to store the image settings, or to recall the original settings. If settings are changed without saving, they will be used until the next system start-up. Configuration > Advanced > Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection button from the Configuration screen to access settings that affect how the DCS-2100+ Internet Camera can serve as a security device by recording only when motion is detected. Click Motion Detection 50