D-Link DCS-900W manual Frequently Asked Questions, Troubleshooting, Internet Camera Installation

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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

Internet Camera Installation

Q: Can the DCS-900W be used outdoors?

A:The DCS-900W is not weatherproof. It is not recommended that you use the camera outdoors.

Q: What network cabling is required for the Internet Camera?

A:The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking.

Q: Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer?

A:No, the Internet Camera is used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network and supported by wireless transmission.

Q: Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP Addresses?

A:Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP Addresses.

Q: Can the Internet Camera be installed if a firewall exists on the network?

A:If a firewall exists on the network, port 80 needs to be open. If port 80 is not available, a second port needs to be opened. Optonal ports are 800, 801, 802, etc. The corresponding port needs to be opened on the firewall as well.

Troubleshooting

Q: I cannot access the Internet Camera from a web browser.

A1: Make sure that the IP address of the camera is assigned the same subnet as your network.

!Go to Start > Run, type Command, and click OK.

!Type ipconfig/all into the DOS window.

!The IP address, subnet mask, default gaetway, and 2 DNS servers for your network will appear in the window. Take note of these values to verify with your camera’s configurations.

!Run the Setup Wizard again.

!When the Set IP Address page appears, change the camera’s IP address to be consistent with your network IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS servers.

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Contents Version LinkSecuriCamContents Package Contents 802.11b Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support Features & BenefitsIntroduction Simple to UseWeb Configuration Remote Monitoring UtilityBroad Range of Applications DC Power Connector EthernetCable ConnectorReset Button ConnectionsBottom Panel view Leds Power LEDAttach the Antenna Hardware InstallationSecurity Using the Setup Wizard Using the Setup Wizard Click Wizard to begin Using the Setup Wizard Click Link Click Yes Web Configuration DCS-900W ConfigurationAdvanced DCS-900W ConfigurationTools Status HelpAdvanced System Location Camera NameIP Assignment Manually AssignAssign Automatically Using DNS IP Address Dynamic DNS Ascii input format Wireless InterfaceHEX input format LED ControlOpen Second Port Loading ActiveX FromApply/Cancel Installing the DCS-900W Behind a Router Single Camera InstallationAssign a Local IP Address for Your Camera Identify Your Camera on the NetworkFor Installing Multiple Cameras Assigning and opening second port in the DCS-900WOpen Second Port Router SET-UP and Installation Assigning and Opening Virtual Server Ports Open Virtual Server Ports To Enable Remote Image ViewingViewing Your Camera Advanced Video Tools Admin Password with aLight Frequency Add User User PasswordUser Name Important InformationTools Time DateTimeIP Address TimeZone ProtocolTools Default Factory ResetStatus ActiveX Completing Your Camera ConfigurationJava IPView Lite Application Installation IPView Lite Application Installation Click Continue Anyway IPViewLite IPView Lite Application Installation IPView Lite IPView LiteHow to Change the Password Change PasswordIPView Lite Changing the IP Address How to Change the IP AddressIPView Lite How to Add a Camera IPView Lite How to Add/Delete a Camera How to Delete a CameraIPView Lite- Getting Started How to Format the Camera view How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera How to Rotate the Video viewHow to Stop Recording How to Start RecordingGeneral Camera Property Settings GeneralIP Assignment Camera Property Settings IP AssignmentDNS Camera Property Settings DNSWireless Camera Property Settings WirelessCamera Property Settings Misc, Image MiscImage Users Camera Property Settings UsersDate/Time Camera Property Settings Date/TimeInformation Camera Property Settings InformationCamera Property Settings Tools Upgrade FirmwareTools Camera Property Settings Recording Recording OptionsManual Recording Scheduled Recording Motion Trigger Recording IPView Lite Getting StartedFile Path File OptionsMenu Bar Menu Bar View List View Menu Bar Camera, Tools Enable FunctionSystem Configuration Menu Bar ToolsAccount IPView Lite Menu Bar About Networking ConfigurationIPView Lite Icon Description Context Sensitive Menu Uninstall IPView Lite Application Uninstall IPView Application What is a Wireless Internet Camera? Internet Camera FeaturesWhat algorithm is used to compress the digital image? Can I capture still images from the Internet Camera?Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsInternet Camera Installation Cannot access the Internet Camera from a web browserWhy does the LAN LED not light up properly? Why does the Power LED not light up constantly?Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem? There are no images available through the web browser? Appendix BHow to Ping your IP Address Time Zone Table Time Zone Table Xplug Control Installation InstallationConfiguration Installation of the X-Plug to a Local PC Click Next Click Yes Camera Lens Adjusting the Camera FocusAdjusting the Camera Focus Video specification Technical SpecificationsImage Video Setting System HardwareEMI & Safety Technical SpecificationsWeb Configuration Requirements Communication SupportContacting Technical Support Tech Support for customers within the United StatesTech Support for customers within Canada Warranty and Registration Warranty and Registration Warranty and Registration