D-Link DCS-1000W manual How to Ping Your IP Address

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A2: There might be wireless transmission interference. Make sure there are no other wireless devices on the network that will affect the wireless transmission.

Q:The images is of poor quality, how can I improve the image quality? A1: Make sure that your computers display properties are set to at least 15- bit color. Using 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image, making the image look as if it has bad quality.

A2: The configuration on the Internet Camera image display is incorrect. Through the Web Configuration Image section of the web management you need to adjust the image related parameter for improve images such as brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. Please refer to the Web Configuration section for detail information.

Q: There are no images available through the web browser?

A1: The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer make sure ActiveX has been enabled in the Internet Options menu. Alternatively, you can use the Java Applet for viewing the required images.

A2: If you are using Windows XP, please make sure that you have downloaded Java and installed it properly.

A3: Make sure that your web browser supports Java. If you are using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator with a version number of lower than 4, then you will need to upgrade your web browser software in order to view the streaming video transmitted by the Internet Camera.

How to PING Your IP Address

The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It can also provide a very useful tool to confirm if the IP address conflicts with Internet Camera over the network.

Follow the step-by-step procedure below to utilize the PING command but first you must disconnect Internet Camera from the network.

Start a DOS window.

Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the Internet Camera.

Four successive “Reply from” statements indicate connectivity.

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Contents DCS-1000 DCS-1000W Contents Package Contents Supports a Variety of Platforms IntroductionSimple to Use Web Configuration Wired and Wireless Network SupportRemote Monitoring Utility Connection to External DevicesReset Button Network Cable ConnectorDC Power Connector Connector Slide Switch DCS-1000W onlyAntenna Connector Bracket CavityLeds Power LEDAttach Wireless Antenna Wireless Internet Camera only Hardware InstallationAttach the external power supply Connect an Ethernet cableSecurity Connecting the Internet Camera to the Camera StandUsing the Internet Camera as a Security System Basic Hardware Set-up Diagram Camera Configuration Page Main Menu Image Software InstallationWeb Configuration System Administration System Administration System System AdministrationCamera Name AdminLocation IP AssignmentConnection Mode Assign Automatically UsingWireless Channel for Wireless Internet Camera only Network Name for Wireless Internet Camera onlyHEX input format for Wireless Internet Camera only Encryption WEP Key for Wireless Internet Camera onlyAscii input format for Wireless Internet Camera only Loading ActiveX From LED ControlOpen a second port Save/CancelCompression Rate Video ResolutionFrame Rate Brightness ControlAdd User System Administration UsersLight Frequency User Password System Administration DateTimeOutput Control Delete UserIP Address DateTimeProtocol TimeZoneSystem Administration Trigger Input 2 Trigger Input 1 TriggerFTP Server System Administration UploadTime Schedule Reset System Administration InformationSystem Administration Tools Factory Reset View Image ActiveX ModeView Image Java Mode Installation IPView Application InstallationPage Page Page IPView IPView Page IPView IPView Getting StartedTo change the User Name and Password select Tools Options. How to Change the PasswordChange Password Add Camera How to Add a CameraPage Page Shift+Ins How to Delete a CameraDelete Camera Change the IP Address How to Change the IP AddressEnter the new IP Address, the respective fields and click OK Key Ctrl+F3. For 4 Cameras , 9 Cameras and 16 Cameras click How to Format the Camera View View CameraRotate Video How to take a Snap-Shot with the Camera Snap shotHow to Stop Recording How to Start RecordingGeneral How to Adjust the Property SettingPage DNS Wireless For Wireless Internet Camera only Image MiscUsers Trigger Date/TimeInformation Tools Recording Motion Detection ScheduleMotion Detection List View Menu Bar File Menu BarViewing Format Menu Bar ViewColumns List View Menu Bar Tools Enable FunctionMenu Bar Camera Overwrite Menu Bar HelpAccount IPView Icon Description Context Sensitive Menu Uninstall IPView Application Page Internet Camera Features Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is an Internet Camera? What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?Internet Camera Installation TroubleshootingCannot access the Internet Camera from a web browser? Can the Internet Camera be used outdoors?Why does the LAN/WLAN LED not light up properly? ƒ Click Start, Setting, Control Panel, and the Network iconWhy does the Power LED not light up constantly? Focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it? Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem?There are no images available through the web browser? How to Ping Your IP AddressConnector Definition for the Internet Camera ConnectorSchematic Diagram Upgrade Firmware Time Zone Table Page Configuration InstallationInstallation to a Local PC Page Adjusting the Cameras Focus Page Replacing the Lens Video specification Technical SpecificationsImage Video Setting System HardwarePC Requirements for IPView Web Configuration RequirementsOperating environment Link Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical SupportPage Page Page Index LAN/WLAN LED