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D-Link DCS-2136L User Manual

Section 1: Product Overview

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-2136L Wireless AC Day/Night Camera with Color Night Vision. The DCS-2136L is

a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-2136L is a complete system

with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. The DCS-2136L

can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any PC/Notebook over your local network or through the Internet via a web

browser. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet

or 802.11ac/n/g wireless network. The DCS-2136L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a

complete and cost-effective home security solution.

Summary of Contents for DCS-2136L

Page 1: ...User Manual Wireless AC Day Night Camera with Color Night Vision Version 1 0 2013 08 15 DCS 2136L ...

Page 2: ...anual Revisions Revision Date Description 1 0 August 15 2013 DCS 2136L Revision A1 with firmware version 1 00 Trademarks D Link and the D Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyrigh...

Page 3: ...sh Button Setup 21 mydlink 22 Configuration 23 Configuration Utility 23 Live Video 24 Setup 26 Setup Wizard 26 Network Setup 32 Wireless Setup 35 Dynamic DNS 36 Image Setup 37 Audio and Video 39 Preset 41 Motion Detection 43 Time and Date 44 Event Setup 45 SD Card 53 Advanced 54 Digital Input Output 54 ICR and White LED Light 55 HTTPS 56 Access List 57 Maintenance 58 Device Management 58 System 59...

Page 4: ...ease contact your reseller Note Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product DCS 2136L Wireless AC Day Night Camera with Color Night Vision CAT5 Ethernet cable Power adapter CD ROM with User Manual and software Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 5: ... Mac OS X 10 5 or above An Internet connection A router connected to your broadband modem Web based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 7 or higher Firefox 12 or higher Safari 4 or higher Chrome 20 or higher Note Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version mydlink Website Requirements Broadband Inte...

Page 6: ...built in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance The DCS 2136L can be accessed remotely and controlled from any PC Notebook over your local network or through the Internet via a web browser The simple installation and intuitive web based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet Fast Ethernet or 802 11ac n g wireless network The DCS 2136L...

Page 7: ...pplications With today s high speed Internet services the DCS 2136L can provide the ideal solution for delivering live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring The DCS 2136L allows remote access using a Web browser for live image viewing and allows the administrator to manage and control the DCS 2136L anytime anywhere in the world Many applications exist including industri...

Page 8: ...rent status 2 WPS Status LED Indicates the WPS connection status of the camera 3 White Light LED Used to illuminate the camera s field of view at night 4 PIR Sensor Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection 5 Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area 6 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 9: ...S button for 5 seconds on your router to set up a wireless connection automatically 4 Reset Button Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to reset the camera 5 Power Connector Connects to the included DC 5 V power adapter 6 DI DO Connector I O connectors for external devices 7 Adjustment Ring Tighten or loosen the adjustment ring to adjust the camera s position 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...10 D Link DCS 2136L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Sides 1 Micro SD Card Slot Insert a MicroSD card for Local storage for storing recorded image and video 1 ...

Page 11: ... page 12 Camera SetupWizard If you do not have a mydlink enabled router use the Camera InstallationWizard to guide you through setup and initial configuration of your camera Refer to page 16 Manual Hardware Installation This section shows you how to manually set up your camera though in order to usethemydlinkfeaturesofyourcamera youwillstillneedtoruntheCameraInstallationWizard Refertopage18 Softwa...

Page 12: ...ydlink enabled cloud router and Zero Configuration will automatically configure your DCS 2136L and automatically add the camera to your mydlink account You can now remotely access your camera from the mydlink com website to manage and monitor your DCS 2136L Connect the Ethernet Cable If using an Ethernet connection Connect the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located on the back of the...

Page 13: ...please refer to your router s User Manual The DCS 2136L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router While connecting the status LED will flash When the connection process is complete the status LED will turn solid Note If your router does not supportWPS you can still use the wired connection method on the previous page After Zero Configuration setupiscomplete yourrouter swireles...

Page 14: ...ured details Make a note of the details and click OK to add the camera to your account Check Your mydlink Account From any computer open a web browser go to http www mydlink com and log into your account Once mydlink detects your camera a New Device Found notice will appear in the bottom left corner Click on the device name to continue ...

Page 15: ...our camera to your router wirelessly you can simply disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the camera to its intended location your router s wireless settings have been automaticallytransferredtothecamera andnofurtherconfiguration is required Your camera is now set up and you can skip to mydlink on page 21 to learn more about the mydlink features of this camera or to Configuration onpage22foradvan...

Page 16: ...lick on the autorun exe file Once the wizard has started simply click Set up your Cloud Camera to go through the Setup Wizard which will guide you step by step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account Ifyoudonothaveamydlink enabledCloudRouter you can use the Camera SetupWizard to guide you through the pro...

Page 17: ...r s optical drive On the desktop open your CD drive and double click on the SetupWizard file After about 20 30 seconds the Setup Wizard will open which will guide you step by step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account ...

Page 18: ...work Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the rear panel of the DCS 2136L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip Manual Hardware Installation If you wish to set up your camera without using the Camera Setup Wizard please follow these steps Note In order to use the mydlink features of this product you will need to go throug...

Page 19: ...egree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position your devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may weaken the wireless signal Try to position your access points wireless routers and other networking devices where the signal passes throug...

Page 20: ...ace and click on an on screen button to activate the WPS feature If you are not sure where theWPS button is on your router please refer to your router s User Manual The DCS 2136L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router While connecting the status LED will flash When the connection process is complete the status LED will turn solid WPS Push Button Setup If your router support...

Page 21: ...remotely access your camera from the www mydlink com website After signing in to yourmydlink account you will see a screen similar to the following For more details on using your camera with mydlink go to the Support section of the mydlink website and check the User Manual section for your product to find the latest instruction guide for your camera s mydlink features ...

Page 22: ...ily access and configure your DCS 2136L At the end of the wizard enter the IP address ofyourcameraintoawebbrowser suchasInternetExplorer Tologin usetheUsernameadmin andthepasswordyoucreated in the InstallationWizard If you did not create a password the default password is blank After entering your password click OK Note If you are directly connecting your PC to the camera or if you are using the c...

Page 23: ...amera must be enabled Recording Indicator When a recording is in progress this indicator will change color White Light LED This button will enable or disable the white light LED This may change depending on the setting configured in White LED Light on page 54 Control Pad This control pad can be used to electronically pan tilt and zoom ePTZ within the camera s predefined view area if one has been d...

Page 24: ...dio Out to speaker Start Stop Digital Output You may select a value between 0 and 64 0 is the slowest and 64 is the fastest This window indicates the total field of view FOV of the camera The red box indicates the visible region of interest ROI You may select the interface language using this menu If any presets have been defined selecting a preset from this list will display it ePTZ Speed Global ...

Page 25: ...ection SetupWizard that includes step by step instructions Please refer to page Motion Detection Setup Wizard on page 29 for more details If you would rather manually setup the camera s motion detection features you can refer to page Motion Detection on page 42 which provides more details on the information required Internet Connection Setup Wizard Manual Internet Connection Setup Motion Detection...

Page 26: ...Address and enter the following details Enter an IP address for your camera Enter the subnet mask of your network Enter the default gateway address This is usually the IP address of your router EntertheprimaryDNSserver sIPaddress Thisisusually the IP address of your router Enter the secondary DNS server s IP address This is optional IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS ...

Page 27: ...ynchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified The username and password are required when using the DDNS service Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the drop down menu Enter the host name of the DDNS server Enter your username or e mail address used to connect to the DDNS Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server You can setup how often the camera notifies th...

Page 28: ...ves daylight saving check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable the drop down menu so that you can set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself Click Next to continue A summary of the options you selected is displayed for confirmation If you are happy with the selected configuration clic...

Page 29: ...ivity and adjust the camera s ability to detect movement You may specify whether the camera should capture a snapshot or a video clip when motion is detected Please see the Motion Detection section on Motion Detection on page 42for information about how to configure motion detection Step 2 This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized schedule Specify the day and hours You ...

Page 30: ... choose not to receive notifications or to receive notifications via e mail or FTP Please enter the relevant information for your e mail or FTP account Click Next to continue Step 4 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts ...

Page 31: ...server running on your network and would like your camera to obtain an IP address automatically You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other network information from your network administrator for your camera Enter the fixed IP address in this field This number is used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet The default value is 255 255 255 0 The gateway used to forward data...

Page 32: ...PS port of the camera The default port number is 443 The port number that you use for RTSP streaming to mobile devices such as mobile phones or PDAs The default port number is 554 You may specify the address of a particular stream For instance live1 sdp can be accessed at rtsp x x x x video1 sdp where the x x x x represents the ip address of your camera Enabling the Class of Service setting implem...

Page 33: ...ually set up the address specify an optional IP address specify an optional router and an optional primary DNS The DCS 2136L allows you to multicast each of the availablestreamsviagroupaddressandspecifytheTTL value for each stream Enter the port and TTL settings you wish to use if you do not want to use the defaults Please verify your settings and click Save Settings to commit them ...

Page 34: ...he wireless access point you wish to use Use the drop down box to select the mode of the wireless network you wish to connect to Infrastructure is normally used to connect to an access point or router Ad Hoc is usually used to connect directly to another computer If you are using Ad Hoc mode select the channel of the wireless network you wish to connect to or select Auto Select the authentication ...

Page 35: ...o save your changes Enable DDNS Server Address Host Name User Name Password Timeout Status Select this checkbox to enable the DDNS function Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the server address manually Enter the host name of the DDNS server Enter the user name or e mail used to connect to your DDNS account Enter the password used to connect to your DDNS server accou...

Page 36: ...ouse cursor over the camera image to draw a mask area Right clicking on the camera image brings up the following menu options Disable All Disables all mask areas Enable All Enables all mask areas Reset All Clears all mask areas This will mirror the image horizontally This will flip the image vertically When turning Flip on you may want to consider turning Mirror on as well Select the frequency use...

Page 37: ... reduction that will be applied to the picture Adjust this setting to compensate for backlit subjects Adjust this setting to alter the color intensity strength This setting controls the amount of coloration from grayscale to fully saturated Specifyavaluefrom0to8tospecifyhowmuchsharpening to apply to the image The WDR function is especially effective in environment with extreme contrast such as lob...

Page 38: ...ew window area You can use the drop down box to set up to 2 active profiles Set the aspect ratio of the video to 4 3 standard or 16 9 widescreen SetthevideocodectobeusedtoJPEG MPEG 4 orH 264 Frame size determines the total capture resolution and View window area determines the Live Video viewing window size If the Frame size is larger than the Live Video size you can use the ePTZ controls to look ...

Page 39: ...ization and video quality If fixed bandwidth utilization is desired regardless of the video quality choose Constant bit rate and select the desired bandwidth The bps will affect the bit rate of the video recorded by the camera Higher bit rates result in higher video quality Select the image quality level for the camera to try to maintain High quality levels will result in increased bit rates Selec...

Page 40: ...row Buttons and Home Button Input Preset Name Preset List This selects which video profile to use You may select a value between 0 and 64 0 is the slowest and 64 is the fastest Use these buttons to move to a specific part of the viewing area which you can then set as a preset Click the Home button to return to the center of the viewing area Enter the name of the preset you want to create then clic...

Page 41: ...the camera view will stay at that preset then click the Add button The preset name will appear in the list followed by the dwell time to view that preset for You can rearrange your presets in the sequence by selecting a preset in the sequence then clicking the arrow buttons to move it higher or lower in the current sequence Clicking the trash can button will remove the currently selected preset fr...

Page 42: ...ages that would indicate motion Please enter a value between 0 and 100 Specifies the amount of motion in the window being monitored that is required to initiate an alert If this is set to 100 motion is detected within the whole window will trigger a snapshot Draw the motion detection area by dragging your mouse in the window indicated by the red square To erase a motion detection area simply click...

Page 43: ...s Select your time zone from the drop down menu Select this to enable Daylight Saving Time Select this option to allow your camera to configure the Daylight Saving settings automatically Selecting this option allows you to configure the Daylight Saving date and time manually Sets the amount of time to be added or removed when Daylight Saving is enabled Enable this feature to obtain time automatica...

Page 44: ...l input devices When an event is triggered a specified action will be performed You can configure the DCS 2136L to send snapshots or videos to your e mail address or FTP site ex Motion detection Periodically Digital input System reboot Event Condition ex Snapshot Video Clips ex Email FTP Media what to send Server where to send Action To start plotting an event it is suggested to configure server a...

Page 45: ...ions Server Media Event Recording 1 To add a new item server media or event click Add A screen will appear and allow you to update the fields accordingly 2 To delete the selected item from the pull down menu of event server or media click Delete 3 Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying ...

Page 46: ...guration for the target e mail server account Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account Specify a network storage device Only one network storage device is supported Use the camera s onboard SD card storage You can configure up to 5 servers to save snapshots and or video to After making any changes click the Save Settings button to save your changes ...

Page 47: ...dVideo onpage38for more information on video profiles Set the number of pre event images to take Pre event images are images taken before the main event snapshot is taken Set the number of post event images to take Post event images are images taken after the main event snapshot is taken You can set up to 7 post event images to be taken The prefix name will be added on the file name Check it to ad...

Page 48: ...ore information on video profiles This sets how many seconds to record before the main event video clip starts You can record up to 4 seconds of pre event video Set the maximum length of video to record for your video clips Set the maximum file size to record for your video clips This is the prefix that will be added to the filename of saved video clips Select this option to set the media type to ...

Page 49: ...ent The event with higher priority will be executed first Select the delay time before checking the next event It is being used for both events of motion detection and digital input trigger Specify the input type that triggers the event Motionisdetectedduringlivevideomonitoring Select the windows that need to be monitored The event is triggered in specified intervals The trigger interval unit is i...

Page 50: ...er D O Trigger white light LED Select Always or enter the time interval Selecttotriggerthedigitaloutputforaspecificnumber of seconds when an event occurs Select to trigger the white light LED only during an event or for a specific duration of time when an event occurs ...

Page 51: ...urce of the stream Scheduling the recording entry Configuring the setting for the recording Select the folder where the recording file will be stored Input a value between 1MB and 2TB for recording space Newrecordingswillreplacetheoldestrecording when the total recording size exceeds this value If this is selected files will be separated based on the file size you specify If this is selected files...

Page 52: ...cture video folders If the picture files are stored on the SD card click on the picture folder and choose the picture file you would like to view If video files are stored on the SD card click on the video folder and choose the video file you would like to view Reloads the file and folder information from the SD card Here you may browse and manage the recorded files which are stored on the SD card...

Page 53: ...arm devices and once triggered images will be taken and e mailed After making any changes click the Save Settings button to save your changes Digital Input Output Select D I or D O Mode Thecamerawillsendasignalwhenaneventistriggered depending upon the type of device connected to the DI circuit N C stands for Normally Closed This means that the normal state of the circuit is closed Therefore events...

Page 54: ...ot activate the white light LED Select Pulsetoactivate thebuilt inlightforadefinedperiod of time for example 20 seconds You can set how the white light functions by selecting an action for when the white light LED becomes active and goes inactive Select Active to have the white light LED activated on a predefined event or by enabling via button on the live view page You can set how the white light...

Page 55: ...nection Create Certificate Method Status Note Enable the HTTPS service Choose the way the certificate should be created Three options are available Create a self signed certificate automatically Create a self signed certificate manually Create a certificate request and install Displays the status of the certificate The certificate cannot be removed while the HTTPS is still enabled To remove the ce...

Page 56: ...ges made Note A total of seven lists can be configured for both columns The ending IP Address of the devices such as a computer that have permission to access the video of the camera Remove the customized setting from the Allow List The list of IP addresses that have no access rights to the camera Remove the customized setting from the Delete List For example When the range of the Allowed List is ...

Page 57: ...t a new password for the administrator s account Add new user account The user name for the new account The password for the new account All the existing user accounts will be displayed here Create a unique name for your camera that will be addedtothefilenameprefixwhencreatingasnapshot or a video clip Select this option to enable the On Screen Display feature for your camera Enter a label for the ...

Page 58: ...cal Hard Drive Restore to Factory Defaults Reboot Device You may save your current camera configuration as a file on your computer Locate a pre saved configuration by clicking Browse and then restore the pre defined settings to your camera by clicking Load Configuration You may reset your camera and restore the factory settings by clicking Restore Factory Defaults This will restart your camera ...

Page 59: ...wnload and save the latest firmware version from the D Link Support Page to your local hard drive Locate the file on your local hard drive by clicking the Browse button Select the file and click the Upload button to start upgrading the firmware Current Firmware Version Current Product Name File Path Upload Displays the detected firmware version Displays the camera model name Locate the file upgrad...

Page 60: ...60 D Link DCS 2136L User Manual Section 4 Configuration Status This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection Device Info ...

Page 61: ... DCS 2136L User Manual Section 4 Configuration Thispagedisplaystheloginformationofyourcamera Youmaydownload the information by clicking Download You may also click Clear to delete the saved log information Logs ...

Page 62: ...62 D Link DCS 2136L User Manual Section 4 Configuration This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation Help ...

Page 63: ...external relay a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against voltage transients Max loading is 100 mA 2 Digital In DI A switch from DI to DC 5 V activated by setting NO or NC 3 DC5V OUTPUT DC 5 V Output Max 100 mA 4 GND GND Internal 5V Power External 3 12V Power DO DI 5V DND N C N O 100 mA ALARM Reed switch Diode DC Power 5V R DO DI 5V DND N C N O ALARM Reed switch Dio...

Page 64: ... Video Compression Simultaneous H 264 MPEG 4 MJPEG format compression H 264 MPEG 4 multicast streaming JPEG for still images Video Resolution 16 9 1280 x 720 800 x 450 640 x 360 480 x 270 320 x 176 176 x 144 up to 30 fps recording 4 3 1024 x 768 800 x 600 640 x 480 480 x 360 320 x 240 176 x 144 up to 30 fps recording Audio Support G 726 G 711 External Device Interface 10 100 BASE TX Fast Ethernet ...

Page 65: ... Vista XP system Pocket PC or mobile phone mydlink mobile app for iOS and Android mobile devices D ViewCam System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Vista XP Web Browser Internet Explorer 7 or higher Protocol Standard TCP IP D ViewCam Software Functions Remote management control of up to 32 cameras Viewing of up to 32 cameras on one screen Supports all management functions provided ...

Page 66: ...66 D Link DCS 2136L User Manual Appendix B Technical Specifications Dimensions ...

Page 67: ...stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir...

Page 68: ...ation applicable to products purchased outside the United States please contact the corresponding local D Link office Industry Canada Notice This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause ...

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