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Table of Contents Networking Basics 141 Check your IP Address 141 Statically Assign an IP Address 142 Technical Specifications 143 Contacting Technical Support 145 Warranty 146 Registration 151 D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
Table of Contents Networking Basics 141 Check your IP Address 141 Statically Assign an IP Address 142 Technical Specifications 143 Contacting Technical Support 145 Warranty 146 Registration 151 D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual
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... on the Internet Camera's bottom panel and attach it to the network. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual The LED will light up. When you first power on the unit. Section 1 - The LED will flash red and blue when you have a proper connection, the LED will not turn blue until the camera has received a network IP address. Note: It...
... on the Internet Camera's bottom panel and attach it to the network. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual The LED will light up. When you first power on the unit. Section 1 - The LED will flash red and blue when you have a proper connection, the LED will not turn blue until the camera has received a network IP address. Note: It...
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Section 2 - The Installation Wizard screen 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. Installation To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your network, there will appear and show the MAC address and IP address of your desktop. If you have a DHCP* server on your DCS-2120. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 15
Section 2 - The Installation Wizard screen 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. Installation To access the Installation Wizard screen, click on the Installation Wizard Icon on your network, there will appear and show the MAC address and IP address of your desktop. If you have a DHCP* server on your DCS-2120. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 15
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The option to uncheck this box. If you would like to keep your IP address settings, make sure to reset IP address at boot is automatically selected. Click Next Note: These settings can configure the Network Settings for the camera by entering the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings Users can also be configured on the Advanced > Network page when configuring the camera via a Web Browser.
The option to uncheck this box. If you would like to keep your IP address settings, make sure to reset IP address at boot is automatically selected. Click Next Note: These settings can configure the Network Settings for the camera by entering the IP address, Subnet mask, Default router IP, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings Users can also be configured on the Advanced > Network page when configuring the camera via a Web Browser.
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D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 26 Configuration After you click on the DCS-2120-120 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2120, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2120 may have a different IP Address. Section 3 -
D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 26 Configuration After you click on the DCS-2120-120 icon, your Internet browser will automatically be opened to the IP Address of the DCS-2120, in this example it is: http://192.168.0.120. Your DCS-2120 may have a different IP Address. Section 3 -
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The window in the IP address of the DCS-2120. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 27 Configuration Testing the DCS-2120 Open your Internet browser and type in the center of this example, the address is the camera image window. In this manual (page 133). Section 3 - If you are having problems, please consult the Troubleshooting section of your browser is : http://192.168...
The window in the IP address of the DCS-2120. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 27 Configuration Testing the DCS-2120 Open your Internet browser and type in the center of this example, the address is the camera image window. In this manual (page 133). Section 3 - If you are having problems, please consult the Troubleshooting section of your browser is : http://192.168...
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... the port number (e.g., 192.168.0.120:83). To access from the Internet, type the IP Address of the manual will have an operating DCS-2120 Internet Camera configured with the DCS-2120. This section of the router given to enter the colon and port ...camera from a computer on your camera (e.g., http://70.42.15.9:83). It is presented, you by your network will cover how to use the Internet Camera in the order it is not necessary to you should now have access to control and monitor the camera. • Using IP surveillance software with the Installer program. D-Link DCS-2120...
... the port number (e.g., 192.168.0.120:83). To access from the Internet, type the IP Address of the manual will have an operating DCS-2120 Internet Camera configured with the DCS-2120. This section of the router given to enter the colon and port ...camera from a computer on your camera (e.g., http://70.42.15.9:83). It is presented, you by your network will cover how to use the Internet Camera in the order it is not necessary to you should now have access to control and monitor the camera. • Using IP surveillance software with the Installer program. D-Link DCS-2120...
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Your address may differ. Section 3 - In the example, this address is 192.168.0.120. If a window appears asking to install a Verisign certificate for your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for authentication Click Yes.This allows the proprietary MPEG 4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 29 Configuration Using the DCS-2120 with an Internet Browser Open your Internet Camera (http://192.168.0.120).
Your address may differ. Section 3 - In the example, this address is 192.168.0.120. If a window appears asking to install a Verisign certificate for your Internet Explorer Web browser and enter the IP address for authentication Click Yes.This allows the proprietary MPEG 4 video stream to be recognized by Internet Explorer. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 29 Configuration Using the DCS-2120 with an Internet Browser Open your Internet Camera (http://192.168.0.120).
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... primary one. The default value is based on TCP/IP and Internet protocols. IP address: Necessary for the Internet connection. UPnP is "255.255.255.0." The camera is a networking architecture that translates names to reach the web configuration page. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 33 Default router: Enter the IP address of the DCS-2120 (which will work with other than the default...
... primary one. The default value is based on TCP/IP and Internet protocols. IP address: Necessary for the Internet connection. UPnP is "255.255.255.0." The camera is a networking architecture that translates names to reach the web configuration page. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 33 Default router: Enter the IP address of the DCS-2120 (which will work with other than the default...
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... port) D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 36 Local FTP server port number: It can be other than default port 21. For example FTP://68.5.1.81:60 (if you will need to specify the port when connecting to the FTP server. Configuration Mail & FTP Sender email address: The sender's email address that you ...The user name for the secondary server. If you find that appears in the mail alert. 1st SMTP (mail) server: The domain name or IP address of recipients for the second SMTP server. 2nd SMTP password: The password used to log into the second e-mail account. (The password will appear...
... port) D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 36 Local FTP server port number: It can be other than default port 21. For example FTP://68.5.1.81:60 (if you will need to specify the port when connecting to the FTP server. Configuration Mail & FTP Sender email address: The sender's email address that you ...The user name for the secondary server. If you find that appears in the mail alert. 1st SMTP (mail) server: The domain name or IP address of recipients for the second SMTP server. 2nd SMTP password: The password used to log into the second e-mail account. (The password will appear...
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Section 3 - D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 38 With most Cable and DSL connections, you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS-2120 will automatically update your password or key used to connect to the DDNS server. Password / Key: Enter your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address. Provider: Select your... the DDNS server. Username / Email: Enter your Dynamic DNS provider from the Configuration screen to the DDNS server. With the DCS-2120, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that specific connection. Enable DDNS: Check to a changing (dynamic...
Section 3 - D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 38 With most Cable and DSL connections, you can set up your DDNS service and the DCS-2120 will automatically update your password or key used to connect to the DDNS server. Password / Key: Enter your DDNS server every time it receives a different IP address. Provider: Select your... the DDNS server. Username / Email: Enter your Dynamic DNS provider from the Configuration screen to the DDNS server. With the DCS-2120, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that specific connection. Enable DDNS: Check to a changing (dynamic...
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... access the video of the camera. Deny List Start IP Address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) that has the permission to access Access List settings. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 39 Allow List Start IP Address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as... a computer) that does not have the permission to access the video of the camera. Configuration Access List Click the Access List...
... access the video of the camera. Deny List Start IP Address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) that has the permission to access Access List settings. Section 3 - D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 39 Allow List Start IP Address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as... a computer) that does not have the permission to access the video of the camera. Configuration Access List Click the Access List...
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...IP address is the Admin screen. A maximum of 20 user accounts can add accounts with User name and User Password for controlling and administering the DCS-2120. The DCS-2120 is recommended that you enter a password to enable protection, and then confirm the password in the Admin Password field to restrict others from accessing your camera.... This password is used to access 4 utility screens for other users in Tools is known. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 46 Admin Click on the Tools tab to identify the...
...IP address is the Admin screen. A maximum of 20 user accounts can add accounts with User name and User Password for controlling and administering the DCS-2120. The DCS-2120 is recommended that you enter a password to enable protection, and then confirm the password in the Admin Password field to restrict others from accessing your camera.... This password is used to access 4 utility screens for other users in Tools is known. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 46 Admin Click on the Tools tab to identify the...
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...DCS-2120. NTP server: Assign the IP address or domain name of the PC is entered by the administrator. It will fail if the assigned time server cannot be used to adjust the hour of the Internet Camera. Leaving the text box blank will be reached. Camera name: The name will let the DCS-2120...to identify your camera. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 48 Text entered will prevent anyone from the Tools menu. The date and time of the time server. Notice the format in the black bar above the video window with the NTP server over the Internet whenever the DCS-2120 starts up. ...
...DCS-2120. NTP server: Assign the IP address or domain name of the PC is entered by the administrator. It will fail if the assigned time server cannot be used to adjust the hour of the Internet Camera. Leaving the text box blank will be reached. Camera name: The name will let the DCS-2120...to identify your camera. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 48 Text entered will prevent anyone from the Tools menu. The date and time of the time server. Notice the format in the black bar above the video window with the NTP server over the Internet whenever the DCS-2120 starts up. ...
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... program to the camera. For instance, "[email protected]" and time suffix: indicates the JPEG image was captured at Year: 2002; Click on "Browse" to locate the firmware file and then click on "Upgrade" to apply the firmware to locate the IP address of the DCS-2120. Date: 2nd;...FTP put snapshots with date This option will reset the camera back to the image file name. Factory default: This option will add a date and time indicator to factory default settings. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 50 Section 3 - FTP: This enables the camera to send snapshot to a FTP server. Month: ...
... program to the camera. For instance, "[email protected]" and time suffix: indicates the JPEG image was captured at Year: 2002; Click on "Browse" to locate the firmware file and then click on "Upgrade" to apply the firmware to locate the IP address of the DCS-2120. Date: 2nd;...FTP put snapshots with date This option will reset the camera back to the image file name. Factory default: This option will add a date and time indicator to factory default settings. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 50 Section 3 - FTP: This enables the camera to send snapshot to a FTP server. Month: ...
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Section 3 - Configuration Status The Tools tab provides the following important settings that are currently set for the DCS-2120: • Firmware Version number • Mac Address • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default router address D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 51 Device Info The Device Info screen lists the following configuration options: Device Info and Log.
Section 3 - Configuration Status The Tools tab provides the following important settings that are currently set for the DCS-2120: • Firmware Version number • Mac Address • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default router address D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 51 Device Info The Device Info screen lists the following configuration options: Device Info and Log.
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... of the remote server. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 52 Configuration Log The content of the file reveals useful information about the current configuration and connection logged after the camera boots up . The default port is 514. IP Address: The IP address of the remote log server.... The content of the log file reveals useful information about camera configuration and connectivity status after the DCS-2120 starts up . Section 3 - ...
... of the remote server. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 52 Configuration Log The content of the file reveals useful information about the current configuration and connection logged after the camera boots up . The default port is 514. IP Address: The IP address of the remote log server.... The content of the log file reveals useful information about camera configuration and connectivity status after the DCS-2120 starts up . Section 3 - ...
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... the password to access the external FTP server (ex. 12345). 1st FTP remote folder: Specify the destination folder in the Domain name or IP address of your router manual for more information on port forwarding. 1st FTP server: If you are going to upload snapshots to an FTP server,...to upload the image to your internal/external FTP server such as dlink.com or 192.168.0.123. (The server name and IP address will vary depending on the user.) The following user settings must enable port forwarding on the router. If your camera is behind a router. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 56 snapshot).
... the password to access the external FTP server (ex. 12345). 1st FTP remote folder: Specify the destination folder in the Domain name or IP address of your router manual for more information on port forwarding. 1st FTP server: If you are going to upload snapshots to an FTP server,...to upload the image to your internal/external FTP server such as dlink.com or 192.168.0.123. (The server name and IP address will vary depending on the user.) The following user settings must enable port forwarding on the router. If your camera is behind a router. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 56 snapshot).
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Configuration 2nd FTP server: Specify the Domain name or IP address of your external backup FTP server. This field is optional if you have already filled in the information for the first FTP server. 2nd FTP user name: Specify the user name to access your backup FTP server. 2nd FTP password: Specify the user password to your backup FTP server. 2nd FTP remote folder: Specify the destination folder on your second external FTP server. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 57 Section 3 -
Configuration 2nd FTP server: Specify the Domain name or IP address of your external backup FTP server. This field is optional if you have already filled in the information for the first FTP server. 2nd FTP user name: Specify the user name to access your backup FTP server. 2nd FTP password: Specify the user password to your backup FTP server. 2nd FTP remote folder: Specify the destination folder on your second external FTP server. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 57 Section 3 -
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... here. Then the system will be inserted to the camera list. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 74 Click the Insert button, an "Insert New Channel" dialog will see the IP address of the network camera, click the OK button to the selected camera. Once the camera is opened on the camera (port 80 in this example). Configuration Insert To insert...
... here. Then the system will be inserted to the camera list. D-Link DCS-2120 User Manual 74 Click the Insert button, an "Insert New Channel" dialog will see the IP address of the network camera, click the OK button to the selected camera. Once the camera is opened on the camera (port 80 in this example). Configuration Insert To insert...