Digital Watchdog MEGApix DWC-MB44WiA Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Tel: +1 (866) 446-3595 / (813) 888-9555
Technical Support Hours:  

9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday

digital-watchdog.com

Attention:

 This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial 

set-up. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for 

complete and proper installation and usage.

NOTE:

 Download all your support materials and tools in one place

  1.  Go to: 

http://www.digital-watchdog.com/resources

    

  2. Search your product by entering the part number in the 

      

‘Search by Product’

 search bar.  Results for applicable 

      part numbers will populate automatically based on the 

      part number you enter.

  3. Click 

‘Search’

. All supported materials, including manuals 

      and quick start guide (QSGs) will appear in the results.

STEP 1 – PREPARING TO MOUNT THE CAMERA

STEP 2 – CABLING THE CAMERA TO 

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Pass the wires through and make all necessary connections.

1.   NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector, 

connect the camera using an Ethernet cable for both data and 
power.

2.  NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Not using PoE Switch or PoE 

Injector, connect the camera to the switch using an Ethernet 
cable for data transmission and use a power adapter to power the 
camera.

Power requirements

Power consumption

DC12V, PoE 

(IEEE 802.3af class 3). 

Adapter not Included.

DC12V: Max 11W

PoE: Max 12.9W

Resetting the camera:

 To reset the camera, use the tip of a 

paper clip or a pencil and press the reset button. Pressing the 
button for five (5) seconds will initiate a camera-wide reset of 
all the settings, including network settings.

1.  The mounting surface must bear five times the weight of    

your camera. 

2.  Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric 

line cover to be damaged. This may cause a breakdown or fire. 

3.  CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 

service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not 
perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating 
instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

4.  This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power 

Supply Unit marked “Class 2” or “LPS” or “PS2” and rated 12 Vdc, 
920 mA min.

5.  The wired LAN hub providing power over the Ethernet (PoE) in 

accordance with IEEE 802-3af shall be a UL Listed device with 
the output evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in 
UL60950-1 or PS2 as defined in UL62368-1.

6.  Unit is intended for installation in a Network Environment 0 as 

defined in IEC TR 62102. As such, associated Ethernet wiring shall 
be limited to inside the building. 

7.  Using the mounting template sheet or the camera itself, mark and 

drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.

DWC-MB44WiA

Default Login Information

Username:

 admin

Password:

 admin

Test Video 

Output

Reset Button

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Quick setup 

guide

1

Screws and 

plastic 

anchors – 4pcs

1 Set

Mounting 

template

1

Torque wrench

1

Test video 

cable

1

DC plug cable

1

Waterproof 

cap

1 Set

1.  Once all cables are connected, secure the camera to the mounting 

surface using the included screws.

2.  Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera’s bracket 

to adjust the camera’s view and position.

3.  To use the camera’s water proof wiring: 

a.    Install the LAN cable into     .
b.        will be assembled to      with a 1/4 turn. 
c.    Thread      tightly to     .

3.  Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera’s bracket 

to adjust the camera’s view and position.

a

b

c

STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA

a

a

b

b

c

NOTE:

  To ensure moisture seal, make sure the o-ring is in place 

between      and     . In extreme environments use of an 
outdoor rated sealer is recommended.

a

b

NOTE:

  When using the waterproof cap, crimp the RJ45 

connector after passing the cable through the 
waterproof cap.

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Tel: +1 (866) 446-3595 / (813) 888-9555
Technical Support Hours:  

9:00AM – 8:00PM EST, Monday thru Friday

digital-watchdog.com

Attention:

 This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial 

set-up. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for 

complete and proper installation and usage.

NOTE:

 Download all your support materials and tools in one place

  1.  Go to: 

http://www.digital-watchdog.com/resources

    

  2. Search your product by entering the part number in the 

      

‘Search by Product’

 search bar.  Results for applicable 

      part numbers will populate automatically based on the 

      part number you enter.

  3. Click 

‘Search’

. All supported materials, including manuals 

      and quick start guide (QSGs) will appear in the results.

STEP 1 – PREPARING TO MOUNT THE CAMERA

STEP 2 – CABLING THE CAMERA TO 

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Pass the wires through and make all necessary connections.

1.   NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector, 

connect the camera using an Ethernet cable for both data and 
power.

2.  NETWORK CONNECTIONS – Not using PoE Switch or PoE 

Injector, connect the camera to the switch using an Ethernet 
cable for data transmission and use a power adapter to power the 
camera.

Power requirements

Power consumption

DC12V, PoE 

(IEEE 802.3af class 3). 

Adapter not Included.

DC12V: Max 11W

PoE: Max 12.9W

Resetting the camera:

 To reset the camera, use the tip of a 

paper clip or a pencil and press the reset button. Pressing the 
button for five (5) seconds will initiate a camera-wide reset of 
all the settings, including network settings.

1.  The mounting surface must bear five times the weight of    

your camera. 

2.  Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric 

line cover to be damaged. This may cause a breakdown or fire. 

3.  CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 

service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not 
perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating 
instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

4.  This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power 

Supply Unit marked “Class 2” or “LPS” or “PS2” and rated 12 Vdc, 
920 mA min.

5.  The wired LAN hub providing power over the Ethernet (PoE) in 

accordance with IEEE 802-3af shall be a UL Listed device with 
the output evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in 
UL60950-1 or PS2 as defined in UL62368-1.

6.  Unit is intended for installation in a Network Environment 0 as 

defined in IEC TR 62102. As such, associated Ethernet wiring shall 
be limited to inside the building. 

7.  Using the mounting template sheet or the camera itself, mark and 

drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.

DWC-MB44WiA

Default Login Information

Username:

 admin

Password:

 admin

Test Video 

Output

Reset Button

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Quick setup 

guide

1

Screws and 

plastic 

anchors – 4pcs

1 Set

Mounting 

template

1

Torque wrench

1

Test video 

cable

1

DC plug cable

1

Waterproof 

cap

1 Set

1.  Once all cables are connected, secure the camera to the mounting 

surface using the included screws.

2.  Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera’s bracket 

to adjust the camera’s view and position.

3.  To use the camera’s water proof wiring: 

a.    Install the LAN cable into     .
b.        will be assembled to      with a 1/4 turn. 
c.    Thread      tightly to     .

3.  Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera’s bracket 

to adjust the camera’s view and position.

a

b

c

STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA

a

a

b

b

c

NOTE:

  To ensure moisture seal, make sure the o-ring is in place 

between      and     . In extreme environments use of an 
outdoor rated sealer is recommended.

a

b

NOTE:

  When using the waterproof cap, crimp the RJ45 

connector after passing the cable through the 
waterproof cap.

Summary of Contents for MEGApix DWC-MB44WiA

Page 1: ...s 1 Set Mounting template 1 Torque wrench 1 Test video cable 1 DC plug cable 1 Waterproof cap 1 Set Quick Start Guide Tel 1 866 446 3595 813 888 9555 Technical Support Hours 9 00AM 8 00PM EST Monday t...

Page 2: ...amaged This may cause a breakdown or fire 3 CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other...

Page 3: ...nto b will be assembled to with a 1 4 turn c Thread tightly to 3 Loosen the pan and tilt screws at the base of the camera s bracket to adjust the camera s view and position a b c STEP 3 INSTALLING THE...

Page 4: ...the camera use the tip of a paper clip or a pencil and press the reset button Pressing the button for five 5 seconds will initiate a camera wide reset of all the settings including network settings T...

Page 5: ...3 To remove the SD card press the card inward until it clicks to release from the card slot than pull out from the slot NOTE Maximum SD Card size supported 64GB When inserting the SD card into the car...

Page 6: ...ra and click Apply Click Scan Devices from the main screen again to display the updated information STEP 6 DW IP FINDER Thumbnail view Firmware version Camera s uptime Open Device configuration settin...

Page 7: ...ay differ by camera models Once the camera s network settings have been setup properly you can access the camera s web viewer using the DW IP Finder To open the camera s web viewer 1 Find the camera u...

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