1/16/11 2/26/11
Mail-In D-Link Visa Prepaid Card Rebate Offer
To receive your D-Link Visa Prepaid Card by mail, please follow these four steps:
1) Purchase the Qualifying Products listed below during the Promotion Dates listed in the top left corner.
2) Remove the Original UPC Barcode from the Qualifying Product packaging. Copies of the UPC do not qualify.
3) Complete all information requested on this form accurately and legibly. 4) Mail the Original UPC Barcode, a copy of your receipt(s) or invoice(s) with purchase circled and this offer form to the address below. Rebate must be postmarked within 30 days from the purchase date.
Limit 5 units per Rebate Offer Form
D-Link Prepaid Card Offer Offer # DL120-0116022611-DCS930L P.O. Box 6809 Mesa, AZ 85216
(!) IMPORTANT: Photocopy your entire submission for your records. You could be required to mail these photocopies. Please check qualifying offer:

Check Here

Visa Prepaid Card Amount

Qualifying Product(s)

Qualifying UPC(s)

Model #

Qualifying Retailers Amazon.com, Newegg, Buy.com, Provantage, eCost, Zipzoomfly, ANTonline

$10 $20 $45 $60 $100

Buy 1 DCS-930L Buy 2 DCS-930L Buy 3 DCS-930L Buy 4 DCS-930L Buy 5 DCS-930L

790069 342691

DCS-930L DCS-930L DCS-930L DCS-930L DCS-930L
Complete this rebate request form and make a copy for your records. Please use a black or blue ballpoint pen. * Required Fields

Name* Address* City*

State* Email* Zip/Postal Code* Daytime Phone*
Please allow 8 -10 weeks for your rebate to arrive in the mail. You may contact 1-877-240-7146 or visit www.dlink.rebatepromotions.com if you have questions about your submission.
Terms and Conditions: Valid on purchase of specified product(s) only at the above mentioned D-Link resellers. Refurbished or Recertified products do not qualify. Rebate value will not exceed purchase price under any circumstances. Photocopies of the UPC will not be accepted. Manufacturer is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. Rebate forms sent to D-Link or requests from groups, organizations, or P.O. Boxes will not be honored or acknowledged. Cannot be combined with any other offer or mail-in rebate. Valid while supplies last. Offer valid in the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Puerto Rico only. Rebate paid via a D-Link Visa Prepaid Card, valid everywhere Visa is accepted. Please see the above image for an example of the Card. The Card is not redeemable for cash and may not be used for cash withdrawal at any cash-dispensing locations. The Card is not transferable and non-refundable. The D-Link Visa Prepaid Card is issued by MetaBank pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Card funds are available for 180 days in addition to any remaining days in the issuing month. The Valid Thru date on the front of the card denotes the exact date of expiration for your specific card(s). All Visa Prepaid Cards require an Activation step be performed by the recipient. Follow the simple steps detailed on the accompanying Card mailer to complete Activation. Please allow 8-10 weeks for processing. If you have not received your Card after 10 weeks, you may call 1-877-240-7146 or visit www.dlink.rebatepromotions.com. Requests with an invalid or undeliverable mailing address will be denied. Offer limited to end users only. Your rebate rights cannot be transferred, and this offer is void where taxed, restricted or prohibited by law. Disputes will require copies of all submitted material for verification. Warning: Fraudulent submission could result in federal prosecution under mail fraud statutes (Title 18, USC Sections 1341 & 1342).

Simple to Use The DCS-930L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The DCS-930L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Firefox and Safari. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. The DCS-930L can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications because of its standards-based features. 802.11n Wireless or Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Support The DCS-930L offers wireless 802.11n and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet connectivity, making the DCS-930L easy to integrate into your existing network environment. The DCS-930L works with a 10 Mbps Ethernet based network or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet based network for traditional wired environments, and works with 802.11n routers or access points for added flexibility. The Site Survey feature also allows you to view and connect to any available wireless networks. Web Configuration Using a standard Web browser, administrators can configure and manage the Network Camera directly from its own Web page via Intranet or Internet. This means you can access your DCS-930L anytime, anywhere in the world. Broad Range of Applications With todays high-speed Internet services, the Network Camera can provide the ideal solution for delivering live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Network Camera allows remote access using a Web browser for live image viewing, and allows the administrator to manage and control the Network Camera anytime, anywhere in the world. Many applications exist, including industrial and public monitoring of homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, and amusement parks. Remote Monitoring Utility: The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the Network Camera and allows administrators to configure and access the Network Camera from a remote site via Intranet or Internet. Other features include image monitoring, recording images to a hard drive, viewing up to 32 cameras on one screen, and taking snapshots.

Features

Hardware Overview

Front View

Camera Lens

Microphone

Power and Link LED

Rear View

Power Connector

Ethernet Connector

Reset WPS LED

WPS Button

Camera Stand

Section 2 - Installation

Installation Hardware Installation
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the included Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the bottom panel of the DCS-930L and attach it to the network.
Attach the External Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the bottom panel of the DCS-930L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip. Power is confirmed when the green LED Power Indicator located below the lens on the DCS-930L is illuminated.
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link Wireless Network Camera lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Minimize the number of walls and ceilings between your adapter and other network devices (such as your Network Camera) - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). 2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree 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 through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep your product at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters away from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or other radio frequency sources (such as microwave ovens), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

Starting the Camera Installation Wizard
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computers optical drive to start the autorun program. The CD-ROM will open the Camera Installation Wizard. Simply click Start to go through the Installation Wizard, which will guide you through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera.
WPS - Hardware Push Button Setup
Alternatively, you may create a WPS connect using the WPS Button on the back of the camera. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the camera for three seconds. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink. Step 2 Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is usually on the front or side of your router. On some routers, you may need to log in to the web interface and then click on an onscreen button to activate the WPS feature. If you are not sure where the WPS button is on your router, please refer to your routers User Manual. The DCS-930L will automatically create a wireless connection to your router. While connecting, the green LED will flash and your camera will reboot.
Section 3 - mydlink Portal

mydlink Portal

After registering your DCS-930L 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:

Camera Status

Here, you can see the online status of each of your cameras. Your online status may be one of the following: A green checkmark indicates that your camera is online and ready to use. A yellow exclamation point indicates that your camera is online, but the camera password has changed. You will need to enter your new camera password to access your camera again. A red x indicates that your camera is offline and currently cannot be accessed remotely. If your camera is offline, try the following: Check to make sure that the Internet connection to your camera is working properly. Try restarting your Internet router. Check your cameras cable connections and make sure they are secure. Check to make sure that the LED on your camera is lit solid green. If you still cannot access your camera, reset your camera and run the Camera Installation Wizard again from the CD-ROM included in your package.

Configuration

Click the ActiveX or Java radio button to view live video.
Please make sure that you have the latest version of Java application installed on your computer to ensure proper operation when viewing the video in Java mode. The Java application can be downloaded at no cost from Suns web site. (http://www.java.com) When you connect to the home page of your camera, you will be prompted to download ActiveX. If you want to use ActiveX to view your video images instead of Java, then you must download ActiveX.
ActiveX: For Windows Users that do not have Java installed, please choose this option
to view video streaming on the Home page.
Java: For Windows users that have Java installed, you can also use this for viewing
video. Mac users must choose this mode to view video.

Setup > Wizard

You may choose to configure your network by using the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes step-by-step instructions. Otherwise, you may manually configure your connection using the Manual Internet Connection Setup.
Internet Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link Camera and connect the camera to the Internet.

Click Next

You may configure your camera using DHCP Connection (by default), where your DHCP server will automatically assign dynamic IP to your device. Static IP Address if your ISP has already assigned an IP address to you. PPPoE connection, where your camera is directly connected to the Internet through a DSL modem. * Input the DNS information if you have chosen and assigned a Static IP Address for your camera.
Section 4 - Configuration If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address automatically, enable DDNS and enter your host information.
Click Next Enter a name for your camera.
Configure the correct time to ensure that all events triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time.
Click Next This page displays your configured settings. Click Apply to save and activate the setting, or Back to change your settings.
Click Apply D-Link DCS-930L User Manual 24

Network Setup

This section allows you to configure your network settings.
DHCP: Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like a dynamic IP address to be updated to your camera automatically. Static IP Client: You may obtain a static or fixed IP address and other network information from your network administrator for your camera. A static IP address will ease you for accessing your camera in the future. IP Address: The fixed IP address Subnet Mask: The default value is 255.255.255.0. Used to determine if the destination is the same subnet. Default Gateway: The gateway used to forward frames to destinations in a different subnet. Invalid gateway settings may cause the failure of transmissions to a different subnet. Primary DNS: Primary domain name server that translates names to IP addresses. Secondary DNS: Secondary domain name server to backup the Primary DNS. PPPoE Settings: PPPoE settings:If you are using a PPPoE connection, enable it and enter the User Name and Password for your PPPoE account. You can get this information from your Internet service provider (ISP). Port Settings: You may configure a Second HTTP port that will allow you to connect to the camera via a standard web browser. The port can be set to a number other than the default TCP ports 80. A corresponding port must be opened on the router. For example, if the port is changed to 1010, users must type http://192.168.0.100:1010 instead of only http://192.168.0.100. UPnP Settings: Enable this setting to configure your camera as an UPnP device in the network.

Setup > Wireless

This section allows you to setup and configure the wireless settings on your camera.

Wireless Interface

SSID: Service Set Identifier, an identifier for your wireless network. Channel: The default setting is channel 6. Select the same channel that is using by other wireless devices within your network. When there is interference from the wireless networks that overlap with one another, you may change the channel to obtain maximum performance for your connection. Connection Mode: Infrastructure is a wireless connection using an access point as a transmission point of all wireless devices. Ad-Hoc is a wireless connection used without an access point, where your DCS-930L is directly connecting to your PC. This is done using the on-board wireless adapter on the DCS-930L connected to a wireless adapter on the PC. Site Survey: This page will allow you to select a wireless network that the DCS-930L was able to detect. Wireless Security For security, there are three choices; None, WEP, and WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK. Select the same encryption method that is being Mode: used by your wireless device/ router. WPA-PSK / WPA2PSK Settings: An appropriate Preshared Key, which is needed in order to connect to the wireless network.

Setup > DDNS

This section allows you to configure the DDNS setting for your camera. DDNS will allow all users to access your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address.
DDNS: (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. The username and password are required when using the DDNS service. Enable: Click to enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS Server from the pull down menu. Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. User Name: Enter your username or e-mail used to connect to the DDNS. Password: Enter your password used to connect to the DDNS server.

Setup > Image Setup

This section allows you to configure the image settings for your camera.

Note: If you want to use the Yahoo SMTP server, the SMTP server address will be difference between each registered region. And it only supports the SMTP server port number 465 for the SSL-TLS.

Time Schedule

Enable e-mail image to e-mail Choosing Always will start sending snapshots to the recipients e-mail account right away. Choosing Schedule will allow you to account: schedule when to start and stop the sending of snapshots to the recipients e-mail account. Interval: The frequency of the snapshot interval can also be configured from 1 to 65535 seconds. Test E-mail This will send a snapshot to the e-mail account that you have configured in the E-mail section. If you have configured the SMTP Account: account correctly, you will be able to send a test file to the e-mail account of the recipient.

Setup > FTP

FTP Server
This section allows you to configure a FTP server to receive images from the camera.
Host Address: This is the IP address of the FTP server that you will be connecting to. Port Number: Default is port 21. If changed, external FTP client program must change the server connection port accordingly. User Name: Specifies the user name to access the external FTP server. If you are to upload snapshots to an FTP server you will need to fill in the Domain name or IP address of your external FTP server. The following user settings must be correctly configured for remote access. Password: Specifies the password to access the external FTP server. Directory Path: Specifies the destination folder in the external FTP server. Passive Mode: Enabling passive mode will allow access to an external FTP server if your camera is behind a router protected by a firewall.
Enable upload image to Checking this box will enable video uploads to the FTP server you have selected. FTP server: Always: Selecting this option allows snapshots to be uploaded to your FTP as soon as you click Apply. Schedule: Selecting this option allows you to configure specific times when you want the snapshots to be uploaded to your FTP server. Video Frequency: Users can select in frames per second (1, 2, 3 or auto, in auto this could go to 4). The user can also select a duration for each frame from 1 to 65535 seconds. Base File Name: This will be the name that precedes the time, for example DCS9302010072116425101.jpg. This means that the camera took a snapshot in the year 2010, July 21 at 16th hour (4 oclock), 42 minutes and 51 seconds and it is picture number one. File: Select Overwrite and there will be only one images that are constantly refreshed. Select Date/Time Suffix and the pictures will be named with a date and time (may refer to Base File Name). Enable the Create subfolder function, the system will auto create the subfolder by 0.5 hour, 1 hour or 1 day. An example of this can be seen above under the Base file name category. Select Sequence Number Suffix up to 1024 and all the pictures will be numbered from 1-1024. The total amount of pictures can be configured up to 1024 pictures. Test FTP Server: This will send a snapshot to the FTP server that you have configured in the Upload section. If you have configured the FTP correctly, you will be able to see a test file on your FTP server.

Setup > Time and Date

This section allows you to configure the settings of the internal system clocks for your camera.
Test FTP Server: Select the time zone for your region from the pull-down menu. Synchronize NTP Server: Network Time Protocol will synchronize your camera with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest to your camera. Copy your Computers Click to synchronize the time information from Time Settings: your PC. Set the Date and Time Manually: Select this to set the time manually.

Maintenance > Admin

This section allows you to change the administrators password and configure the server settings for your camera. You can also manage the user account(s) that access to your camera.
Camera Name: Specity a name for your camera LED Control: Select Normal to enable the LED on the front of the device, or select off to disable the LED. User Access Control: Select Enable to enable user access control or Disable to allow only the administrator account to access the camera. Snapshot URL Select Enable to allow access to the current Authentication: camera snapshot via the web address indicated. Add User Account: Create new user for accessing the video image. Enter the user name, password, and password confirmation, and click Add. A maximum of 8 user accounts can be added into the user list. User List: Displays the account names of authorized users.

Maintenance > System

This section allows you to save and restore your configuration, restore the factory settings, and/or restart the camera.
Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
Your current firmware version and date will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the D-Link Support Page to check for the latest firmware versions available. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-930L, please download 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 using the Browse button. Then, open the file and click the Upload button to start the firmware upgrade.

Status > Device Info

This section displays all the details information about your device and network settings.

Status > Active User

This page lists all the active users information including the User Name, IP address, and the time that camera access began.

Section 5 - Security

Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DCS-930L offers the following types of security: WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

What is WEP?

WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily.

What is WPA?

WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys havent been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computers hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
Using & Configuring the DCS-930L with a NAT Router
D-Links DCS-930L is a versatile and cost effective Network Camera offering both video and audio monitoring. It can also serve as a powerful surveillance system in security applications. The DCS-930L can be used with any wired or 802.11n/g wireless router. This section explains how to view the camera from either the Internet or from inside your internal network. Materials Needed: 1 DCS-930L Network Camera 1 Ethernet Cable A Wired or Wireless router such as the D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Router Ethernet based PC for system configuration Setting up the DCS-930L for Use Behind a Router Installing a DCS-930L Network Camera on your network is an easy 4step procedure: 1. Assign a Local IP Address to Your Network Camera 2. View the Network Camera Using Your Internet Explorer Web Browser 3. Access the Router with Your Web Browser 4. Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing This section is designed to walk you through the setup process for installing your camera behind a router and enable remote video viewing. For the basic setup of the DCS-930L, follow the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide. After you have completed the setup of the DCS-930L outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have an operating camera that has an assigned IP Address. Because you are using a router to share the Internet with one or more PCs, the IP Address assigned to the Network Camera will be a local IP Address. This allows viewing within your Local Area Network (LAN) until the router is configured to allow remote viewing of the camera over the Internet.

Your WAN IP Address will be listed on the routers Status > Device Info page.
Section 5 - Security Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP Address will also allow you to access your camera attached to your router over the Internet.
4. Open Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing The firewall security features built into the DIR-655 router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-930L over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-930L are blocked from access over the Internet. Therefore, these ports need to be made accessible over the Internet. This is accomplished using the Virtual Server function on the DIR-655 router. The Virtual Server ports used by the camera must be opened through the router for remote access to your camera. Virtual Server is accessed by clicking on the Advanced tab of the router screen.
Follow these steps to configure your routers Virtual Server settings: 1. Click Enabled. 2. Enter a different name for each entry. 3. Enter your cameras local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.120) in the Private IP field. 4. Select TCP for HTTP port, both (TCP and UDP) for RTSP and both (TCP and UDP) for 5556 - 5559 ports. 5. If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and Private Port section, click Apply. 6. Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can be accessed at any time.
Section 5 - Security Repeat the above steps adding the port 554 to both the Public and Private Port sections. A check mark appearing before the entry name will indicate that the ports are enabled. Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80 and other commonly used Internet ports to conserve bandwidth. Check with your ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. If your ISP does not pass traffic on port 80, you will need to change the port the camera uses from 80 to something else, such as 800. Not all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to open ports. Enter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router. Please make sure to check the box next to the camera name on the Virtual Server List to enable your settings.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-930L. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista and XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. What is Remote Access? How do I enable it? Remote Access allows you to access your camera from any PC connected to the Internet through a web browser. This lets you view your camera feed and manage your cameras settings when youre away from home. To enable Remote Access, simply go through the Camera Installation Wizard included on the Installation CD that came in your package. You can also download the wizard from the following websites: DCS-930L: http://dcs-930L.mydlink.com After going through the wizard, you should see Remote Status: Enabled on the summary page. If you see Remote Status: Disabled, make sure that:.the front LED on your camera is lit solid green.your Internet connection is working.your routers LAN & WAN connections are working properly.your router has UPnP enabled (if your router does not support UPnP, please refer to Appendix A).your router can get a public IP.your router is upgraded to the latest firmware.you have tried rebooting your router by unplugging it, then plugging it back in After checking the above items, you can click the Retry button to refresh the summary screen to see if Remote Access has been enabled. 2. What can I do if I forget my password? If you forget your password, you will need to perform a hard reset of your camera. This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults. To reset your camera, please use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while your camera is plugged in. D-Link DCS-930L User Manual 51

Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless* connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link.

What is Wireless?

Wireless or WiFi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. WiFi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.

Why D-Link Wireless?

D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.

How does wireless work?

Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.

Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether its for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the Web, check email, instant message, and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office Remotely access your office network from home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate office space

Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and its becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if youre installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Thats why weve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network. Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/ access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interfere that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Security Dont let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

Wireless Modes

There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DCS-930L wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.

Appendix B - Networking Basics

Networking Basics

Check your IP address
After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings.
Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections. Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. Example: If the routers LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Technical Specifications
SDRAM 32 MB FLASH MEMORY 4 MB RESET BUTTON Reset to factory default VIDEO Codecs MJPEG JPEG for still images VIDEO FEATURES
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 Internet Explorer 6 or above , Firefox 3.5 or above, Safari 4 Networking Protocol IPV4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP DHCP Client NTP Client (D-Link) DNS Client DDNS Client (Dyndns and D-Link) SMTP Client FTP Client HTTP Server PPPoE UPnP Port Forwarding BUILT-IN NETWORK INTERFACE 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet 802.11b/g/n WLAN WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY 802.11b/g/n Wireless with WEP/WPA/WPA2 security
16 dbm for 11b, 12 dbm for 11g, 12 dbm for 11n (typical)
Adjustable image size and quality Time stamp and text overlay Flip and Mirror RESOLUTION 640 x 480 at up to 20 fps 320 x 240 at up to 30 fps 160 x 120 at up to 30 fps