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Table of Contents Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1 Minimum System Requirements.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
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1) Identify Your Camera on the Network .....................................................................................................................................................................................42 2) Assign a Local IP Address and Port for Your Camera ............................................................................................................................................................43 3) Open the HTTP Port ........................................
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Package Contents If any of the below items are missing from your package, please contact your retailer. DCS-2102 Megapixel Internet Camera D-Link DCS-2102 Megapixel Internet Camera CAT 5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Mounting Kit Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM with Software and Product Documentation DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera D-Link DCS-2121 Megapixel Wireless Internet Camera Detachable antenna CAT 5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Moun
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Minimum System Requirements Wired (10/100 Fast Ethernet) network Wireless 802.11g network (for DCS-2121 only, for wireless use only) PC with: 1.3 GHz processor or higher 128 MB memory or more Windows XP SP2 or Vista Internet Explorer 6 or higher Multiple camera operation requires: 2.4 GHz processor or higher 512 MB memory or more Video card/chipset with 32 MB RAM Windows XP SP2 or Vista Internet Explorer 6 or higher Wireless use requires (DCS-212
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-2102/2121 Megapixel Internet Camera! The DCS-2102/2121 is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-2102/2121 is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-2102/2121 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over local network or through the Internet via a web browser. The
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Features and Benefits Simple to Use: The DCS-2102/2121 is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-2102/2121 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: Supports TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. It can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications bec
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Hardware Overview Front Back 8 9 1 5 2 6 10 3 4 7 1. Camera lens 8. Antenna connector (DCS-2121 only) 2. Focus ring 9. WPS button and LED (DCS-2121 only) 3. Status LED 10. Camera base mount 4. Microphone 5. Wireless antenna (DCS-2121 only) 6. SD Card slot 7. Reset button 5
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Bottom 1 2 3 4 1. External speaker jack 2. Power jack 3. Ethernet port 4. DI/DO port 6
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Hardware Installation Attach the Antenna (DCS-2121 only) Screw the wireless antenna onto the antenna connector. Connect the camera base 1. Screw the base stem into the base. 2. Take the hinge bracket and tighten the wheel. 3. Screw the hinge bracket into the base stem. 4. Screw the collar onto the hinge bracket. 5 5. Screw the camera onto the completed base and tighten the collar. 4 You can adjust the angle and pivot of the camera by loosening the wheel and
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Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom of the DCS-2102/2121 and attach it to your network switch or router. Connect the Power Adapter Attach the power adapter to the power jack located on the bottom of the DCS-2102/2121 and connect the power adapter to a power outlet. After connecting the power adapter, you should see the Status LED on the front of the camera turn on. The Status
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Autorun Installation Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes: View QIG: Click here to view the Quick Installation Guide for a quick step-by-step guide to installing the DCS-2102/2121. View Manual: Click here to view the User Manual for detailed information about the DCS-2102/2121. Installation Wizard: Click here to install the DCS-2102/2121’s initial configuration software
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Software Installation Click the Installation Wizard button from the autorun program on the CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click Next. 10
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Click Yes. Click Next. Click Finish. 11
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Now, click on ffdshow from the autorun screen. This will install the proper codecs that will allow you to playback video taken by the DCS-2102/2121. Click I Agree. Click Next. 12
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Click Install. Click Close. 13
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Before using ffdshow, you must configure its properties. From your computer, please click on Start Programs ffdshow Configuration. At the ffdshow properties window, scroll to the bottom and click Miscellaneous. Be sure that Autodetect is checked and that Error resilience and Error concealment are set to “none”. Click OK and close the window. 14
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To run the Setup Wizard, click on Start Programs D-Link Setup Wizard SE. The Setup Wizard will then scan for all available cameras connected to your wired network. Each camera will appear with its MAC address, current IP address, and camera name. You can choose from the following options from the buttons on the left: Wizard: This will guide you through initial network setup of the selected camera. Search: This will refresh the list of cameras after rescanning for c
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Here, you can set whether the camera should use a direct or static IP. If you use a static IP, the camera's IP Address, Subnet Mask, 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 or Internet service provider. After entering your settings, click Next. (DCS-2121 only) The availability of a wireless connection mode depends on
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If you need to make any changes, click Back to modify your camera settings. Otherwise, click Restart to save and apply your settings. This may take a few minutes. (Wireless settings are for DCS-2121 only) Camera setup is now complete! Wait until the Link LED on the camera turns green, then click Link to launch your Web browser and view your images. 17
