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Quick Install Guide
Wireless N H.264 Network Camera
Thank you for purchasing the DCS-940L Wireless N H.264 Network Camera. Follow the easy
steps in this guide to properly set up your camera. Please verify that all the package contents
below are available.
DCS-940L
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and
802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network
traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will
adversely affect wireless signal range. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product
appearance may differ from that depicted on the packaging. Visit dlink.com for more details.
Version 1.0 | May 31, 2011
Package Contents
DCS-940L Wireless N H.264 Network Camera
Camera Stand and Mounting Kit
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD with drivers and software
• ComputerwithWindows®7,Vista®,orXP
• PCwith1.3GHzorabove;atleast128MBRAM
• InternetExplorer6orhigher,ActiveXrequired
• Existing10/100Ethernet-basednetworkor802.11nwirelessnetwork
System Requirements
Installation
Step 1:
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the
bottom panel of the DCS-940L and attach it to the network.
Step 2:
Attach the external power supply to the power input connector located on the bottom
panel of the DCS-940L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip.
Step 3:
InserttheDCS-940LDriverCDintheCD-ROMdrive.IftheCDautorunfunctiondoes
not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type
D:\autorun.exe(whereD:representsthedriveletterofyourCD-ROMdrive)andclickOK.
When the autorun screen appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 4:
Click on the Start button to start the wizard, and follow the instructions from the Installation
Wizard to finish setting up your camera.
Alternatively, you may create a WPS connection if your router or access point supports
WPS. To create a WPS connection:
Step 1:
Press and hold the WPS button on the back of the camera for three seconds. The blue WPS
status LED above the button will blink.
Step 2:
Press the WPS button on your wireless router or access point within 60 seconds. On some
routers, you may need to log into the web interface and then click an on-screen button
to activate the WPS feature. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router or
access point, please refer to your router’s user manual.
The DCS-940L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router.
WPS Setup
After registering your DCS-940L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Installation
Wizard, you will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com
website. After signing in to your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to the
following:
Step 1:
Open your web browser and go to http://www.mydlink.com, then sign into mydlink.
Step 2:
Select your camera from the device list, and your camera’s Live View will appear.
mydlink Portal