DCS-900 Internet Camera Manual Version 1.50 Building Networks for People (10/04/04) Contents Package Contents ............................................................... 3 Introduction .......................................................................... 4 Hardware Installation ............................................................ 9 Security ..............................................................................10 Using the Setup Wizard ..................................................... 11 DCS-900 Configuration .....................................................16 Installing the DCS-900 Behind a Router............................23 IPView Lite Application Installation ....................................37 IPView Lite ...................................................................... ...42 Uninstall IPView Lite Application ........................................72 Appendix (FAQ, Troubleshooting, How to Ping your IP Address, Time Zone Table, Active X Installation). ........74 Technical Specifications ....................................................87 Contacting Technical Support ............................................89 Warranty ...................................... .................................... ...90 Registration ........................................................................93 2 Package Contents · One DCS-900 Internet Camera · One Installation CD-ROM · One AC power adapter · One Camera Stand · One Category 5 Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet Recommended: PC, Mac or Notebook to access the Internet Camera Web Configuration · Java Enabled and Compliant Web Browser (recommended) · CPU: Pentium III, 450MHz or above · Memory Size: 128MB recommended · VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above IPView Lite Configuration · Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98SE · CPU: Pentium III, 850MHz or above · Memory Size: 128MB (256MB recommended) · VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or above 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-900 Internet Camera! The DCS-900 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a PC Camera, the DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU and Web server that transmits high quality video images for monitoring. The DCS-900 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 or Fast Ethernet network. The DCS-900 also comes with remote monitoring capability for a complete and cost-effective solution. Features & Benefits Simple to Use The DCS-900 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-900 supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. All that is required is a computer with current Web browser software. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols, the DCS-900 can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment such as Windows, Unix, and Macintosh. It can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features. Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Support The DCS-900 supports traditional wired transmission, making the DCS-900 easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-900 works with a 10Mbps Ethernet based network or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet based network. 4 Features & Benefits (continued) 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-900 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. 5 Connections Rear Panel view Ethernet Cable Connector Reset Button DC Power Connector Network Cable Connector The DCS-900 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-900 to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is labeled DC 5V with a single jack socket to supply power to the DCS-900. 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 three seconds or when the Power LED begins to light up. Release the reset button and the Power LED will begin to flash indicating that the DCS-900's settings are reverting back to the factory settings. The IP address will also return to the default setting of 192.168.0.20. 6 Connections (continued) Bottom Panel view Stand Connector 7 LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. Front view Power LED LAN LED Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900 lens. Steady green confirms that the DCS-900 is powered ON. Note: There are three settings for the Power LED for monitoring purposes: Normal / Off / Dummy. Please refer to the DCS-900 Camera Configuration section for detailed information and usage. LAN LED The LAN LED is positioned on the right side of the DCS-900's lens. It is located below the Power LED. Steady orange confirms a good connection to the LAN. Depending on the data traffic, the LED will begin to flash to indicate that the DCS-900 is receiving/transceiving from/to the LAN network. 8 Hardware Installation Attach the Swivel Stand Locate the stand connector on the bottom panel of the DCS-900 and screw on the swivel stand to the base of the DCS-900. Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of the DCS-900 and connect it to your local power supply. Note: Power source is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located to the right of the lens on the DCS-900 is illuminated. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the back panel of the DCS-900 and attach it to the network. Network Connectivity is confirmed when the orange LED Indicator on the DCS-900 located below the Power LED is illuminated. 9 Security To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the DCS-900, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to authorize all users. The DCS-900 supports multi-level password protection/access that can be restricted by the Administrator for defined users who have a User Name and User Password. The Administrator can release a public User Name and Password so that when remote users access the DCS-900 they will be allowed to view the images transmitted by the DCS-900. Note: When the DCS-900 is used for the first time, it is highly recommended that the Administrator set the Admin ID and Admin Password to constrain user access to the DCS-900 since the Default settings are Null String (no password). Once the ID and Password are defined, only the Administrator has access to the management of the DCS-900. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features of the DCS-900 will not be enabled until the Admin ID and Admin Password are defined. 10 Using the Setup Wizard Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DCS-900 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Install Software Click Install Wizard Click Next 11 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) Click Yes Click Next Click Finish 12 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) To run the Setup Wizard, click on Start->Programs->DCS-900 Series SetupWizard. Your camera's IP Address will be displayed here if it is valid. Click Wizard to begin You must change the Admin ID and Password immediately to protect your camera against unauthorized access. By default, the Admin ID and Password are blank. To change the Admin ID and Password, select both Change boxes and enter a New ID and New Password. Click Next The IP Address and Subnet Mask of your camera, Gateway, and DNS addresses must correspond with your network settings for you to access the camera. If you are unsure of what these settings should be, please check with your network administrator. Click Next 13 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your camera settings. Otherwise, click Restart to save and apply your settings. Click Restart Your setup is now complete! Click Link to launch your Web browser and view your images. Click Link Your camera is now displayed in the Web browser. 14 Using the Setup Wizard (continued) If you change any of the default settings in the Setup Wizard, the following screens may appear: This screen appears if the default IP Address of the camera (192.168.0.20) does not correspond with your local area network settings. You must assign an IP address for your camera that corresponds to your network's IP addressing scheme. Click Yes By default, the Admin ID and Password are blank. If you are running this Setup Wizard for the first time, leave both Admin ID and Password fields blank and simply click OK to continue. If you want to enter the Admin ID and Password, enter them and click OK to continue. Click OK The IP Address of your camera must correspond with your network settings for you to access the camera. If you are unsure of what these settings should be, please check with your network administrator. Click OK 15 DCS-900 Configuration Web Configuration After completing the Setup Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The Web configuration utility is designed to easily access and configure your DCS-900. Clicking the "Link" button will open up the main configuration page. If you would like to open the configuration page from a Web Browser, enter the IP address that you assigned to your DCS-900. Home Screen When you click on "Link", the DCS-900 Home screen will appear with a still image from your camera. There will be three options to choose from to set up and view your Internet Camera: ActiveX Java Setup 16 DCS-900 Configuration (continued) Configuration Click on Setup from the Home screen to access the settings required for the DCS-900. There will be several options in the Configuration page to choose from to setup your DCS-900 and they are as follows: Advanced · System · Video Tools · Admin · Time · Default Status Help 17 DCS-900 Configuration (continued) Advanced > System The System menu allows you to configure and set up your DCS-900 for operation. If you already set up your camera using the Setup Wizard, you may view/change your settings here. To access the System menu, click on the Advanced Tab in the menu bar, then the System tab in the left hand bar and the System screen will appear as illustrated below: 18 DCS-900 Configuration (continued) Advanced > System Camera Name: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the camera. The default setting for the Camera Name is DCS-900. The maximum length is 32 characters (Printable ASCII). Location: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the location used by the DCS-900. IP Assignment: There are two options to select from the IP Assignment, either Manually Assign or Assign Automatically Using. Manually Assign You can click Manually Assign and directly enter a valid IP Address for your camera. Remember that your camera's IP Address must correspond to your network settings if you wish to change it here. The default settings are as follows: Default IP ­ 192.168.0.20 Subnet Mask ­ 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway ­ 0.0.0.0 Important Information Access to the Internet Camera is gained by assigning a proper IP Address. Please make sure to use a vacant IP addres ...