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Version 1.00 | 05/28/2015
DCS-6212L
Full HD Outdoor PoE Mini Dome Camera
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Preface
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Table of Contents
Product Overview .............................................................. 5
Package Contents .........................................................................5
Introduction ................................................................................... 6
System Requirements ................................................................. 6
Features ............................................................................................ 7
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 8
Top ............................................................................................. 8
Inside - Front and Back ....................................................... 9
Installation .......................................................................10
Zero Conguration Setup ........................................................11
Mobile App Setup ......................................................................14
Camera Installation Wizard .....................................................15
Windows Users ............................................................................15
Mac Users ......................................................................................16
Installing an SD Card .................................................................17
Mounting the Camera...............................................................18
mydlink ...........................................................................................21
Conguration ...................................................................22
Using the Conguration Interface ........................................ 22
Live Video ......................................................................................23
Setup ...............................................................................................25
Setup Wizard ........................................................................25
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ...........................26
Motion Detection Setup Wizard ................................28
Network Setup ..................................................................... 30
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................33
Image Setup .........................................................................34
Audio and Video .................................................................. 36
Preset.......................................................................................38
Motion Detection ...............................................................40
Sound Detection ................................................................. 41
Time and Date ...................................................................... 42
Event Setup ........................................................................... 43
Add Server .........................................................................44
Add Media .........................................................................45
Add Event ..........................................................................47
Add Recording .................................................................48
SD Card ...................................................................................50
Advanced ......................................................................................51
ICR and IR ...............................................................................51
HTTPS ...................................................................................... 52
Access List..............................................................................53
SNMP .......................................................................................54
Maintenance ................................................................................56
Device Management .........................................................56
System ....................................................................................57
Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................58
Status ..............................................................................................59
Device Info ............................................................................59
Logs .........................................................................................60
Help .........................................................................................61
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Technical Specications ..................................................62
Regulatory Information ..................................................65
Warranty ...........................................................................70
Registration .....................................................................77
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Section 1: Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included with your
product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
DCS-6212L Full HD Outdoor PoE Mini Dome Camera
Ethernet Cable (preattached to camera)
Power Adapter
Ethernet Extension Adapter (RJ-45 Coupler)
Quick Installation Guide
Mounting Kit (screws, wall anchors, wrench, and power cable plug)
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-6212L Full HD Day & Night Outdoor Network Camera. The DCS-6212L is a professional surveillance and
security solution for small, medium, and large enterprises alike. The DCS-6212L uses a 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor; the professional
sensor results in low noise and high sensitivity capabilities ideal for surveillance applications.
The DCS-6212L is a complete system built with an ARM SoC CPU that incorporates a web server, allowing it to transmit excellent real-time Full HD
resolution video quality for security and outdoor surveillance.
The DCS-6212L can be accessed remotely, controlled and congured from any PC/Notebook over your local network or through the Internet via
a web browser. The simple installation and intuitive web-based interface oer easy conguration across the full range of its advanced feature set,
including granular control over multiple video streams with dierent congurations and multicast video/audio streams which helps you manage
your network load.
The DCS-6212L has an IP65 certied weatherproof and vandal-proof housing designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. The built-in
removable IR-cut lter and IR LEDs give the DCS-6212L the capability to view up to 10M at night. The DCS-6212L also incorporates Power over
Ethernet (PoE), allowing it to be easily installed in a variety of locations without the need for supplemental power cabling. The combination of IP65
housing, IR-Cut Filter, IR LEDs and PoE make the DCS-6212L an ideal solution for a dependable and cost-eective 24 hour surveillance solution with
an easy clutter-free installation.
PC/Mac (to use the mydlink Setup Wizard)
• Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or Mac OS® X (10.6 or higher)
• Internet Connection
• Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 20, or Safari 7 or higher
Mobile Device (to use mydlink Lite app)
• iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet
(Refer to the mobile app’s store page to see if your device is compatible)
Network Device and Service
• A router with Internet service
• A Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or router (for PoE)
• An e-mail account (required to create a mydlink® account)
System Requirements
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Simple to Maintain
The DCS-6212L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software. The DCS-6212L supports browsers such as
Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, and Safari®.
Supports a Variety of Platforms
Supports TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. The DCS-6212L can also be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet
applications because of its standards-based features. The DCS-6212L works with any 10/100 Ethernet network, making the DCS-6212L easy to
integrate into your existing network environment.
Advanced Event Management
The DCS-6212L can be set up to send e-mail notications with snapshots when an event occurs, such as when motion is detected. Events can be
triggered from several sources, such as motion detection and timer based events.
Remote Monitoring Utility
The D-ViewCam application adds enhanced features and functionality for the camera and allows administrators to congure and access the 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.
IR LEDs for Day and Night Functionality
The built-in infrared LEDs enables night time viewing of up to 10 meters (32 feet).
IP65 Weatherproof Housing
The DCS-6212L uses an IP65 weatherproof housing, which will protect the camera from dust and water.
IK10 Vandalproof Housing
The tough IK10 vandal-proof housing protects the camera from impacts for a solid, durable camera you can rely on.
PoE (Power over Ethernet) for Flexible Installation
The DCS-6212L can draw all the power it needs from a PoE switch or PoE injector for a simple and clutter-free installation.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Top
1 Protective Cover Protects the camera from rain and dust.
2 Cover Screws The three screws can be removed with the included wrench.
3 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area.
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Inside - Front and Back
1 Camera Lens Fixed lens to record video of the surrounding area.
2 Light Sensor The light sensor measures the lighting conditions and switches between color and
infrared accordingly.
3 Power Adapter Located under the protective panel. Connect to an outlet or surge protector. Do not
connect if you wish to use PoE to power the camera.
4 IR LEDs Infrared LEDs illuminate the camera's eld of view at night.
5Ethernet Cable
(preattached)
Connects to your wired network and can also be used to power the camera using
Power over Ethernet (PoE).
6 Power / Status LED Indicates that the camera is receiving power.
7microSD Card Slot
(under rubber seal) Accepts microSD cards to use for onboard storage.
8 Reset Button Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset camera back to the factory default settings.
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Installation
There are three ways to set up your camera:
Zero Conguration Setup: If you have a mydlink-enabled router (D-Link cloud router), this is the easiest way to set up your camera. Refer
to "Zero Conguration Setup" on page 11.
mydlink Lite Mobile App: You can use the mydlink Lite mobile app to guide you through setup and initial conguration of your camera.
Refer to "Mobile App Setup" on page 14.
Camera Installation Wizard: You can also use the Camera Installation Wizard for your PC or Mac to guide you through setup and initial
conguration of your camera. Refer to "Camera Installation Wizard" on page 15.
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Zero Conguration Setup
If you have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Conguration Setup. Zero Conguration automatically congures
your camera’s settings for you, and adds the camera to your mydlink account automatically. This type of setup allows you to set up your camera by
simply plugging it in and connecting it to your router.
Connect your camera to your mydlink-enabled Cloud Router and Zero Conguration will automatically congure your DCS-6212L and add the camera
to your mydlink account. After the short time it takes to do this you can remotely access your camera from the website (http://www.mydlink.com) to
manage and monitor your DCS-6212L.
Plug in the External Power Adapter
Plug the power adapter in to a wall outlet.
If you will be using PoE to power the camera, you will be able to disconnect the power adapter
after conguring your camera. Refer to "Mounting the Camera" on page 18.
Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the preattached Ethernet cable to an available port on your mydlink-enabled Cloud
Router.
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DCS-6212L
Check Your mydlink Account
From any computer with an Internet connection, open a web browser and log in to your
mydlink account. The mydlink page will check for new devices and display a New device
Found! pop-up notication in the bottom-right corner. Click the notication to continue.
A summary and conrmation notication will appear with the automatically congured details.
Make a note of the details and click Yes to add the camera to your account.
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Zero Conguration will navigate to the mydlink Live View tab for your camera where you will
see a screen similar to the following.
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 "Conguration" on page 22 for advanced
conguration of your camera.
Note: If you see a white haze when viewing in night vision mode, the night vision light on the
camera may be reecting o a nearby surface. Try repositioning and aiming the camera.
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Mobile App Setup
If you do not have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can congure your camera through the mydlink Lite mobile app. Search for the free
mydlink Lite app on the App Store or Google Play and download it to your smartphone or tablet. You can also use a QR code reading app to scan
the corresponding code for your device below.
Launch the mydlink Lite app and tap on the Local button at the bottom left, then tap the Add Camera button. Follow the onscreen prompts to
set up and install your camera.
mydlink Lite
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Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, or the CD is
missing, please download the Setup Wizard from http://www.mydlink.com/support
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 conguring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
Camera Installation Wizard
Windows Users
Note: If the Setup Wizard program does not automatically start on your computer, click the Start button and type D:\autorun.exe (where D: represents
the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter.
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Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. On the desktop, open your CD drive and double-click on the
SetupWizard le. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, or the CD is missing, please download the Setup Wizard from http://www.
mydlink.com/support
Within 20-30 seconds, the Setup Wizard will open, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process from connecting
your hardware to conguring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
Mac Users
Note: mydlink portal requires Java™ to function correctly. For more guidelines, please refer to mydlink FAQ pages at https://www.mydlink.com/faq/mydlink
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Installing an SD Card
Step 2
Lift the rubber ap on the side of the camera to expose the microSD card slot. Insert the microSD
card, then close the rubber ap and make sure it is sealed properly.
Step 1
Use the included wrench to loosen the 3 screws on the top of the camera, then lift the camera
cover o.
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Mounting the Camera
Please refer to the steps below to assist you with mounting the camera. We suggest that you congure the camera and insert a microSD card (if
desired) before mounting.
Step 1
Use the included wrench to loosen the 3 screws on the top of the camera, then lift the camera
cover o.
Step 2
Place the camera in the position you want and use a pencil to mark the holes. Ensure the camera
is oriented correctly with adequate space for the necessary cables to be routed.
Step 3
Depending on the material of the wall or ceiling, use proper tools to drill two holes 25mm
deep with a 6mm drill bit where you marked. After drilling the holes, insert the plastic anchors
to support the screws.
If you are running the camera cables through the wall, drill a hole in the center and pull the
cables through the hole.
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Step 4
If you are using PoE to power the camera, use a small Philips screwdriver to remove the screws
for the power connector cover, then disconnect the power cable.
Place the power cable plug into the gap, then reattach the cover with the screws.
Step 5
Mount the camera on the wall or ceiling using the screws provided.
Step 6
Tilt and rotate the camera to your desired position. It may be helpful to do this while the camera
is connected to your network so you can view its live video for reference.
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Step 7
Reattach the camera cover with the screws and included wrench.
If you are running the camera cables out the side of the camera, remove the cable channel
cover and guide the camera cables through the cable channel before reattaching the cover.
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mydlink
After registering your DCS-6212L 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:
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 nd the latest instruction guide for your camera's mydlink features.
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Conguration
Using the Conguration Interface
After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web conguration utility is designed to
allow you to easily access and congure your DCS-6212L. At the end of the wizard, enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as
Mozilla Firefox. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard. If you did not create a password, the
default password is blank. After entering your password, click OK.
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Live Video
This section shows your camera’s live video. You may select any of the available icons listed below to operate the camera. You may also select your
language using the drop-down menu on the left side of the screen.
You can zoom in and out on the live video image using your mouse. Right-click to zoom out or left-click to zoom in on the image.
Motion Trigger
Indicator
This indicator will change to amber when a trigger event
occurs.
Note: The video motion feature for your camera must be
enabled.
Recording
Indicator
When a recording is in progress, this indicator will change
color.
Control Pad
This control pad can be used to electronically pan, tilt, and
zoom (ePTZ) within the camera's predened view area, if one
has been dened.
Auto Pan Starts the automatic panning function. The zoomed window
will pan from back and forth within the camera's eld of view.
Stop Stops the camera ePTZ motion.
Preset Path Starts the camera's motion along the predened path.
This option displays the status of the SD card. If no SD card has been
inserted, this screen will display the message "Card Invalid."
SD Status:
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If any presets have been dened, you can select them here to move the
camera to the selected preset.
Go To:
(Preset List)
Video Prole 1
Video Prole 2
Video Prole 3
Full screen mode
Take a Snapshot
Record a Video Clip
Set a Storage Folder
Listen/Stop Audio In (from microphone)
Start/Stop Audio Out (to speaker)
You may select a value between 0 and 10. 0 is the slowest and 10 is the
fastest.
This window indicates the total eld of view of the camera. The red box
indicates the portion of the camera's view being displayed.
You may select the interface language using this menu.
ePTZ Speed:
Global View:
Language:
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Setup
Setup Wizard
To congure your Network Camera, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Alternatively,
you may click Manual Internet Connection Setup to manually congure your Network
Camera and skip to "Network Setup" on page 30.
To quickly congure your Network Camera’s motion detection settings, click Motion
Detection Setup Wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click
Manual Motion Detection Setup and skip to"Motion Detection" on page 40.
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Internet Connection Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new D-Link
Camera and connect the camera to the internet. Click Next to continue.
Select how the camera will connect to the Internet.
If your camera is connected to a router, or you are unsure how your camera will connect to
the Internet, select DHCP Connection.
Select Static IP if your Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or
if you wish to set a static address within your home network. Enter the correct conguration
information and click Next to continue.
If you are using PPPoE, select Enable PPPoE and enter your user name and password.
Click Next to continue.
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If you have a Dynamic DNS account and would like the camera to update your IP address
automatically, Select Enable DDNS and enter your host information. Click Next to continue.
Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue.
Congure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered as scheduled. Click Next
to continue.
If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your settings, including the camera's IP
address. Please write down all of this information as you will need it in order to access your
camera.
Click Apply to save your settings.
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This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your camera's
motion detection functions.
Click Next to continue.
Motion Detection Setup Wizard
Step 1
This step will allow you to enable or disable motion detection, specify the detection sensitivity,
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 refer to "Motion Detection" on page 40 for information about how to congure motion
detection.
Step 2
This step allows you to enable motion detection based on a customized schedule. Specify the
day and hours. You may also choose to always record whenever motion is detected.
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Step 3
This step allows you to specify how you will receive event notications from your camera.
You may choose not to receive notications, or to receive notications 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.
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Network Setup
Use this section to congure the network connections for your camera. All relevant information must be entered accurately. After making any
changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes.
LAN Settings:
DHCP:
Static IP Client:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS:
This section lets you congure settings for your local
area network.
Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running
on your network and would like your camera to obtain
an IP address automatically.
If you choose DHCP, you do not need to ll out the IP
address settings.
You may obtain a static or xed IP address and other
network information from your network administrator
for your camera. A static IP address may simplify access
to your camera in the future.
Enter the xed IP address in this eld.
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 frames to destinations in a
dierent subnet. Invalid gateway settings may cause the
failure of transmissions to a dierent subnet.
The primary domain name server translates names to IP
addresses.
The secondary DNS acts as a backup to the primary DNS.
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Enable UPnP Presentation:
Enable UPnP Port Forwarding:
Enable PPPoE:
User Name / Password:
HTTP Port:
Access Name for Stream 1~3:
HTTPS Port:
Authentication:
RTSP Port:
Enable CoS:
Enabling this setting allows your camera to be congured
as a UPnP device on your network.
Enabling this setting allows the camera to add port
forwarding entries into the router automatically on a
UPnP capable network.
Enable this setting if your network uses PPPoE.
Enter the username and password for your PPPoE
account. Re-enter your password in the Conrm
Password eld. You may obtain this information from
your ISP.
The default port number is 80.
The default name is video#.mjpg, where # is the number
of the stream.
You may use a PC with a secure browser to connect to
the HTTPS port of the camera. The default port number
is 443.
Choose to enable or disable RTSP digest encryption.
Digest encryption uses MD5 hashes.
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 implements a
best-eort policy without making any bandwidth
reservations.
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Enable QoS:
Enable IPv6:
Enable Multicast for stream:
Enable Bonjour:
Bonjour Name:
Enabling QoS allows you to specify a trac priority
policy to ensure a consistent Quality of Service during
busy periods. If the Network Camera is connected to a
router that itself implements QoS, the router's settings
will override the QoS settings of the camera.
Enabling this setting will enable use of the IPv6 protocol.
Click the IPv6 Information button to see the camera's
current IPv6 details, or you can check Manually setup
the IP address to manually set up the IP address, specify
a default router, and set the primary DNS.
The DCS-6212L allows you to multicast each of the
available streams via group address and specify the TTL
value for each stream. Enter the port and TTL settings
you wish to use if you do not want to use the defaults.
Enable this to allow other network devices to connect to
this camera using Bonjour.
Enter the name to identify this camera on Bonjour.
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Dynamic DNS
DDNS allows you to access your camera using a domain name instead of an IP address. To do this, you will need to have an account with one of the
DDNS services listed in the drop-down box on this page.
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 drop-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 account.
Enter the DNS timeout values you wish to use.
Indicates the connection status, which is automatically
determined by the system.
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Image Setup
In this section, you may congure the video image settings for your camera. A preview of the image will be shown in Live Video.
Enable Privacy Mask Setting:
Anti Flicker:
Mirror:
Flip:
Power Line:
White Balance:
The Privacy Mask setting allows you to specify up to
three rectangular areas on the camera's image to be
blocked/excluded from recordings and snapshots.
You may click and drag the mouse cursor over the
camera image to draw a mask area. Right-click on the
camera image to bring up the following menu options:
Disable All: Disables all mask areas
Enable All: Enables all mask areas
Reset All: Clears all mask areas.
If the video ickers, try enabling this setting.
This will mirror the image horizontally.
This will ip the image vertically. When turning Flip on,
you may want to consider turning Mirror on as well.
Select the frequency used by your power lines to avoid
interference or distortion.
Use the drop-down box to change white balance settings
to help balance colors for dierent environments. You
can choose from Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Fluorescent,
and Push Hold.
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Exposure Mode:
Denoise:
Brightness:
Contrast:
Saturation:
Sharpness:
WDR Level:
3D Filter:
Reset Default:
Changes the exposure mode. Use the drop-down
box to set the camera for Indoor, Outdoor, or Night
environments, or to Moving to capture moving objects.
The Low Noise option will focus on creating a high-
quality picture without noise. You can also create three
dierent custom exposure modes. The Max Gain setting
will allow you to control the maximum amount of gain
to apply to brighten the picture.
This setting controls the amount of noise 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.
Specify a value from 0 to 8 to specify how much
sharpening to apply to the image.
WDR makes it easier to see objects that may appear dark
due to strong backlighting conditions during the daytime.
Higher WDR levels will make it easier to see objects in
shadows.
3D ltering reduces the amount of image noise when
viewing a low-light environment. Higher levels of 3D
ltering will apply stronger levels of noise reduction.
Click this button to reset the image settings to their factory
defaults.
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Audio and Video
You may congure up to three video proles with dierent settings for your camera. Hence, you may set up dierent proles for your computer
and mobile display. In addition, you may also congure the two-way audio settings for your camera. After making any changes, click the Save
Settings button to save your changes.
Aspect ratio:
Mode:
Frame size / View window area:
Maximum frame rate:
Set the aspect ratio of the video to 4:3 standard or 16:9
widescreen.
Set the video codec to be used to JPEG or H.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 around.
16:9 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 800 x 448,
640x360 up to 30 fps
4:3 1440 x 1080, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768,
800x592, 640 x 480 up to 30 fps
Note: If your View window area is the same as your Frame
size, you will not be able to use the ePTZ function.
A higher frame rate provides smoother motion for
videos, and requires more bandwidth. Lower frame
rates will result in stuttering motion, and requires less
bandwidth.
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Video quality:
Constant bit rate:
Fixed quality:
Audio in o:
Audio in gain level:
Audio out o:
Audio out volume level:
This limits the maximum frame rate, which can be
combined with the "Fixed quality" option to optimize
the bandwidth utilization and video quality. If xed
bandwidth utilization is desired regardless of the video
quality, choose "Constant bit rate" and select the desired
bandwidth.
The bps will aect 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.
Selecting this checkbox will mute incoming audio.
This setting controls the amount of gain applied to
incoming audio to increase its volume.
Selecting this checkbox will mute outgoing audio.
This setting controls the amount of gain applied to
outgoing audio to increase its volume.
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Preset
This screen allows you to set preset points for the ePTZ function of the camera, which allows you to look around the camera's viewable area by
using a zoomed view. Presets allow you to quickly go to and view a specic part of the area your camera is covering, and you can create preset
sequences, which will automatically change the camera's view between the dierent presets according to a dened order and timing you can set.
Note: If your View window area is the same as your Frame size, you will not be able to use the ePTZ function.
Video Prole:
ePTZ Speed:
Arrow Buttons and Home Button:
Input Preset Name:
Preset List:
Preset Sequence:
This selects which video prole to use.
You may select a value between 0 and 10. 0 is the slowest
and 10 is the fastest.
Use these buttons to move to a specic 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
click the Add button to make a new preset. If an existing
preset has been selected from the Preset List, you can
change its name by typing in a new name, then clicking
the Rename button.
Click this drop-down box to see a list of all the presets
that have been created. You can select one, then click
the GoTo button to change the displayed camera view
to the preset. Clicking the Remove button will delete
the currently selected preset.
This section allows you to create a preset sequence,
which automatically moves the camera's view between
a set of preset views.
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Preset List: To add a preset to the sequence, select it from the drop-
down box at the bottom of this window, set the Dwell
time to determine how long 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.
Click the trash can button to remove the selected preset
from the sequence.
If you want to change the dwell time for a preset, select
it from the list, enter a new dwell time, then click the
Update button.
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Motion Detection
Motion detection enables the camera to monitor the video feed for movement. Here, you can adjust the sensitivity settings that determine whether
motion is detected by the camera or not. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes.
Enable Video Motion:
Sensitivity:
Draw Motion Area:
Erase Motion Area:
Select this box to enable the motion detection feature
of your camera.
Species how sensitive motion detection will be from
0% to 100%. A low sensitivity setting means that there
must be large changes between two images in order to
detect motion, and a high sensitivity setting means that
even small changes will cause motion to be detected.
Use your mouse to click and drag on the areas that you
would like to monitor for motion.
To erase a motion detection area, click on the red square
that you wish to remove.
Right-click on the camera image to bring up the following
menu options:
Select All: Draws a motion detection area over the
entire screen.
Clear All: Clears any motion detection areas that have
been drawn.
Restore: Restores the previously specied motion
detection areas.
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Sound Detection
Sound detection enables the camera to monitor the environment for loud sounds. You may set the volume threshold used to determine whether
sound was detected or not.
Sound Detection:
Detection Level:
Select this box to enable the sound detection feature of
your camera.
Set the volume level that must be exceeded for the camera
to determine whether a loud sound was detected or not.
Please note that the volume numbers are approximate;
use the live monitor graph below to help you set an
appropriate level.
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Time and Date
This section allows you to automatically or manually congure, update, and maintain the internal system clock for your camera. After making any
changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes.
Time Zone:
Enable Daylight Saving:
Auto Daylight Saving:
Set Date and Time Manually:
Oset:
Synchronize with NTP Server:
NTP Server:
Set the Date and Time Manually:
Copy Your Computer's Time
Settings:
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.
Select this to enable Daylight Saving Time.
Select this option to allow your camera to congure the
Daylight Saving settings automatically.
Selecting this option allows you to congure 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 automatically from an
NTP server.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes the DCS-6212L
with an Internet time server. Choose the one that is closest
to your location.
This option allows you to set the time and date manually.
This will synchronize the time information from your PC.
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Event Setup
In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-6212L sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notications. As shown in the illustration
below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection. When an event is triggered, a specied action will be performed. You can
congure the Network Camera to send snapshots or videos to your e-mail address or FTP site.
To start plotting an event, it is suggested to congure server and media columns rst so that the camera will know what action shall be performed
when a trigger is activated.
ex.
Motion detection,
Periodically, System reboot
Event Condition
ex.
Snapshot, Video Clips
ex.
Email, FTP
Media
(what to send)
Server
(where to send)
Action
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The Event Setup page includes four dierent sections.
• Event
• Server
• Media
• Recording
1. To add a new item server, media, event, or recording item click Add. A screen will appear
and allow you to update the elds accordingly.
2. To delete the selected item from the server, media, event, or recording drop-down menus,
click the Delete button next to it.
3. Click on an item to edit it.
Add Server
Server Name:
E-mail:
FTP:
Network Storage:
SD Card:
Enter the unique name of your server.
Enter the conguration for the target e-mail server
account.
Enter the conguration for the target FTP server account.
Specify a network storage device. Only one network
storage device is supported.
Use a microSD card for storage.
You can congure up to ve servers to save snapshots and/or video to. After making any
changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes.
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Add Media
Media Name:
Snapshot:
Source:
Send pre-event image(s) [0~4]:
Send post-event image(s) [0~7]:
Enter a unique name for media type you want to create.
Select this option to set the media type to snapshots.
Set the video prole to use as the media source. Refer to
"Audio and Video" on page 36 for more information
on video proles.
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.
For example:
If both the Send pre-event images and Send
post-event images are set to 4, a total of 9
images are generated after a trigger is activated.
There are three types of media: Snapshot, Video Clip, and System Log. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your
changes.
1 pic. 2 pic. 3 pic. 4 pic. 5 pic. 6 pic. 7 pic. 8 pic. 9 pic.
The moment the
trigger is activated.
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File name prex:
Add date and time sux to le
name:
Video clip:
Source:
Pre-event recording:
Maximum duration:
Maximum le size:
File Name Prex:
System log:
The prex name will be added to the le name.
SNAPSHOTS20080104_100341
Date and time suffix
The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS
File name prefix
Check this to add the date and time the snapshot was
recorded as a le name sux.
Select this option to set the media type to video clips.
Set the video prole to use as the media source. Refer to
"Audio and Video" on page 36 for more information
on video proles.
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 le size to record for your video clips.
This is the prex that will be added to the lename of
saved video clips.
Select this option to set the media type to system logs.
This will save the event to the camera system log, but
will not record any snapshots or video.
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Add Event
Create and schedule up to three events with their own settings here. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes.
Event name:
Enable this event:
Priority:
Delay:
Trigger:
Video Motion Detection:
Periodic:
System Boot:
Network Lost:
Sound Detection:
Time:
Action:
Enter a name for the event.
Select this box to activate this event.
Set the priority for this event. An event with higher
priority will be executed rst.
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.
Motion is detected during live video monitoring. Select
the windows that need to be monitored.
The event is triggered in specied intervals. The trigger
interval unit is in minutes.
Triggers an event when the system boots up.
Triggers an event when the network connection is lost.
Triggers an event when sound is detected.
Select Always or enter the time interval to monitor for
the specied kind of event.
If you have created Server and Media entries, they will
appear here. Select which Server you want to send to
and which Media you want the camera to send.
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Add Recording
Recording entry name:
Enable this recording:
Priority:
Source:
Recording schedule:
Destination:
Total cycling recording size:
Enter a name for the recording.
Select this to enable the recording function.
Set the priority for this entry. An entry with a higher
priority value will be executed rst.
Select the video prole to use as the recording source.
Use the check boxes to set which days to record video
on. Select Always to record for the entire day, or select
From and select what period of time you want to record
using the drop-down boxes.
Select the folder where the recording le will be stored.
Please input a HDD volume between 1MB and 2TB for
recording space. The recording data will replace the
oldest record when the total recording size exceeds this
value. For example, if each recording le is 6MB, and the
total cyclical recording size is 600MB, then the camera
will record 100 les in the specied location (folder) and
then will delete the oldest le and create new le for
cyclical recording.
Please note that if the free HDD space is not enough, the
recording will stop. Before you set up this option please
make sure your HDD has enough space, and it is better to
not save other les in the same folder as recording les.
Here you can congure and schedule the recording settings. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes.
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Size of each le for recording:
Time of each le for recording:
File Name Prex:
If this is selected, les will be separated based on the le
size you specify.
If this is selected, les will be separated based on the
maximum length you specify.
The prex name will be added on the le name of the
recording le(s).
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SD Card
Format SD Card:
View Recorded Picture:
Playback Recorded Video:
Refresh:
Click this icon to automatically format the microSD card
and create "picture" & "video" folders.
If the picture les are stored on the microSD card, click
on the picture folder and choose the picture le you
would like to view.
If video les are stored on the microSD card, click on the
video folder and choose the video le you would like to
view.
Reloads the le and folder information from the microSD
card.
Here you may browse and manage the recorded les which are stored on your microSD card.
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Advanced
ICR and IR
Here you can congure the ICR and IR settings. The ICR (Infrared Cut-lter Removable) can be disengaged for increased sensitivity in low light
environments.
Automatic:
Day Mode:
Night Mode:
Schedule Mode:
IR Light Control:
O:
On:
Sync:
Schedule:
The Day/Night mode is set automatically. You can use the
Sensitivity drop-down box to set when the camera will
switch to Night mode. The text box to the right shows
what lighting conditions are currently being detected by
the camera for reference. You can refresh this status by
clicking the Refresh button.
Day mode enables the IR Cut Filter.
Night mode disables the IR Cut Filter.
Set up the Day/Night mode using a schedule. The camera
will enter Day mode at the starting time and return to
Night mode at the ending time.
The camera can enable or disable the IR (infrared) light
according to your preferences. This setting provides
additional controls depending on your specic application.
The IR light will always be o.
The IR light will always be on.
The IR light will turn on when the ICR lter is disabled
(night mode).
The IR light will turn on or o according to the schedule
that you specify below.
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HTTPS
This page allows you to install and activate an HTTPS certicate for secure access to your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings
button to save your changes.
Enable HTTPS Secure Connection:
Create Certicate Method:
Status:
Note:
Enable the HTTPS service.
Choose the way the certicate should be created. Three
options are available:
Create a self-signed certicate automatically
Create a self-signed certicate manually
Create a certicate request and install
Displays the status of the certicate.
The certicate cannot be removed while HTTPS is still
enabled. To remove the certicate, you must rst uncheck
Enable HTTPS secure connection.
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Access List
Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-6212L.
Allow list:
Start IP address:
End IP address:
Delete allow list:
Deny list:
Delete deny list:
The list of IP addresses that have access rights to the
camera.
Note: When adding entries to the Allow list, make sure
the rst entry includes the IP address of the computer or
device you are using to access the camera. Otherwise,
you may be blocked from accessing the camera after
adding the entry to the Allow list.
The starting IP address of the IP address range for the
devices (such as a computer) that have permission to
access the video of the camera.
The ending IP address of the IP address range for the devices
(such as a computer) that have permission to access the
video of the camera. Click Add to save your changes.
Note: A total of seven lists can be congured for both
columns.
Select an entry to remove from the Allow List, then click
Delete.
The list of IP addresses that have no access rights to the
camera.
Select an entry to remove from the Deny List, then click
Delete.
Note: All addresses in the Deny List will be denied access,
even if they are also in the Allow List.
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SNMP
Here you can set the SNMP settings for the camera, which allow for SNMP management of the camera.
Enable SMNPv1, SNMPv2c:
Read/Write Community:
Read Only Community:
Enable SNMPv3:
Read/Write Security Name:
Authentication Type:
Authentication Password:
Encryption Password:
Read Only Security Name
Enable this option to allow for SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c
management of the camera.
Enter a name for the read/write community of your SNMP
server.
Enter a name for the read-only community of your SNMP
server.
Enable this option to allow SNMPv3 management of the
camera.
Enter a name for the read/write community of your read/
write SNMP server.
Enter the type of authentication used by your read/write
SNMP server.
Enter the authentication password used for your read/
write SNMP server.
Enter the encryption password used for your read/write
SNMP server.
Enter a name for the read-only community of your read-
only SNMP server.
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Enter the type of authentication used by your read-only
SNMP server.
Enter the authentication password used for your read-
only SNMP server.
Enter the encryption password used for your read-only
SNMP server.
Authentication Type:
Authentication Password:
Encryption Password:
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Maintenance
Device Management
You may modify the name and administrator’s password of your camera, as well as add and manage the user accounts for accessing the camera.
You may also use this section to create a unique name and congure the OSD settings for your camera.
Admin Password Setting:
Add User Account:
User Name:
Password:
User List:
IP Camera Name:
Enable OSD:
Label:
Show Time:
LED:
Set a new password for the administrator’s account.
Add a new user account.
Enter the user name for the new account.
Enter the password for the new account.
All the existing user accounts will be displayed here. You
may delete accounts included in the list, but you may
want to reserve at least one as a guest account.
Create a unique name for your camera that will be added
to the le name prex when creating a snapshot or a
video clip.
Select this option to enable the On-Screen Display
feature for your camera.
Enter a label for the camera, which will be shown on the
OSD when it is enabled.
Select this option to enable the time-stamp display on
the video screen.
You may specify whether or not to illuminate the status
LED on the camera.
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System
In this section, you may backup, restore and reset the camera conguration, or reboot the camera.
Save To Local Hard Drive:
Load From Local Hard Drive:
Restore to Factory Defaults:
Reboot Device:
Enable Schedule Reboot:
You may save your current camera conguration as a le on
your computer.
Locate a pre-saved conguration by clicking Browse and
then restore the pre-dened settings to your camera by
clicking Load Conguration.
You may reset your camera and restore the factory settings
by clicking Restore Factory Defaults.
This will restart your camera.
If you want your camera to reboot on a regular schedule,
check the Enable Schedule Reboot checkbox, then select
the days and time you want the camera to reboot on.
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Firmware Upgrade
The camera's current rmware version will be displayed on this screen. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available
rmware version.
To upgrade the rmware on your DCS-6212L, please download and save the latest rmware version from the D-Link Support Page to your local
hard drive. Locate the le on your local hard drive by clicking the Browse button. Select the le and click the Upload button to start upgrading the
rmware.
Current Firmware Version:
Current Product Name:
File Path:
Upload:
Displays the detected rmware version.
Displays the camera model name.
Click Browse and locate the rmware le that you
downloaded from the D-Link support site on your
computer.
Uploads the new rmware to your camera.
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Status
Device Info
This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection.
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This page displays the log information of your camera.
Logs
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This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation.
Help
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Appendix A: Technical Specications
Technical Specications
Camera Camera Hardware
Prole
1/3” 2 Megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor
10 meter IR illumination distance
Minimum illumination:
1.0 lux / F2.0 (color)
0.5 lux / F2.0 (B&W)
0 lux (IR LED on)
Built-in Infrared-Cut Removable (ICR) Filter module
10x digital zoom
Minimum object distance 300 mm
Exposure time: 1/7.5 to 1/10,000 sec.
Focal length: 2.8 mm
Aperture: F2.0
Angle of view:
(H) 84°
(V) 46°
(D) 97°
Built-in microphone and speaker
Camera Housing
IP65 compliant weatherproof housing
IK10 vandal proof housing
Image Features
Congurable image size, quality, frame rate, and bit rate
Time stamp and text overlays
Congurable motion detection windows
Congurable privacy mask zones
Congurable shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast,
and sharpness
Video Compression
Simultaneous H.264/MJPEG format compression
H.264 multicast streaming
JPEG for still images
Video Resolution
16:9 - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 800 x 448, 640 x 360 up to 30 fps
4:3 - 1440 x 1080, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 800 x 592, 640 x 480
up to 30 fps
Audio Support
AAC
G.711
External Device
Interface
10/100 BASE-TX Fast Ethernet port
Supports 802.3af PoE Class 2
SD/SDHC/SDXC (Max.64G) card slot
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Network Network Protocols
IPv6
IPv4
ARP
TCP/IP
UDP
ICMP
DHCP client
NTP client (D-Link)
DNS client
DDNS client (D-Link)
SMTP client
FTP client
HTTP / HTTPS
Samba client
PPPoE
UPnP
UPnP port forwarding
RTP / RTSP/ RTCP
IP ltering
QoS
CoS
DSCP
Multicast
IGMP
ONVIF compliant
Bonjour
SNMP v1, v2c, v3
Security
Administrator and user group protection
Password authentication
HTTP and RTSP digest encryption
System
Management
System
Requirements for
Web Interface
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista or Mac with OS
X 10.6 or higher
Browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari
Event Management
Motion detection
Sound detection
Event notication and uploading of snapshots/video clips via
e-mail or FTP
Supports multiple SMTP and FTP servers
Multiple event notications
Multiple recording methods for easy backup
Remote
Management
Take snapshots/video clips and save to local hard drive
Conguration interface accessible via web browser
Mobile Support
mydlink Lite and mydlink+ mobile apps for iOS and Android
mobile devices
D-ViewCam™ System
Requirements
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista
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 in web interface
Scheduled motion triggered, or manual recording options
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General Weight 280 g ± 5%
External Power
Adapter
5V DC, 1.2 A through external power adapter
or PoE connection•
External Power Adapter Input:
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 4.6 watts max. ± 5% (5V DC) 6.1 watts max. ± 5% (PoE)
Temperature Operating: -25 to 45 °C (-13 to 113 °F) Storage: -20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F)
Humidity Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Certications
CE
CE LVD
IP65
FCC
C-Tick
IK10 Certied
Dimensions
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Appendix B: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Non-modication Statement:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Caution:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 undesired operation.
European Union
CE EMI Class B Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Safety Instructions
Please adhere to the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and protect your system from potential
damage. Any acts taken that are inconsistent with ordinary use of the product, including improper testing, etc., and those not
expressly approved by D-Link may result in the loss of product warranty.
Unless expressly approved by an authorized representative of D-Link in writing, you may not and may not permit others to:
• Disassemble or reverse engineer the device or attempt to derive source code (underlying ideas, algorithms, or structure)
from the device or from any other information provided by D-Link, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly
prohibited by local law.
• Modify or alter the device.
• Remove from the device any product identication or other notices, including copyright notices and patent markings,
if any.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, re, and damage to the device and other equipment, observe the following
precautions:
Power Sources
• Observe and follow service markings.
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your device unless consistent with the authorized operation of the device.
Doing so can cause a re or an electrical shock by shorting out interior components.
• The powering of this device must adhere to the power specications indicated for this product.
• Do not overload wall outlets and/or extension cords as this will increase the risk of re or electrical shock.
• Do not rest anything on the power cord or on the device (unless the device is made and expressly approved as suitable
for stacking).
• Position system cables and power cables carefully; route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be
sure that nothing rests on any cables.
• Operate the device only from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.
• To help avoid damaging your device, be sure the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to
match the power available at your location.
• Also be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location.
• Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided a power cable for your device or for any AC -powered
option intended for your device, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country and is suitable for use
with your device. The power cable must be rated for the device and for the voltage and current marked on the device's
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electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the
device.
• To help prevent an electrical shock, plug the device and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical
outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs
or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly
grounded plugs.
• Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Ensure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the
extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power
strip.
• To help protect your device from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor,
line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site modications.
Always follow your local/national wiring rules.
• When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, if oered with your device, observe the
following guidelines.
• Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
• Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the device by unplugging all power cables from
the power supplies.
Servicing/Disassembling
• Do not service any product except as expressly set forth in your system documentation.
• Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to an
electrical shock. Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, never disassemble this device. None of its internal parts are user-replaceable;
therefore, there is no reason to access the interior.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the device in a wet environment. If the
device gets wet, see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider.
• Use the device only with approved equipment.
• Move products with care; ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are rmly connected to the system. Avoid sudden
stops and uneven surfaces.
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Environment
• Do not use this device near water (e.g. near a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, sh tank, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool).
• Do not use this device in areas with high humidity.
• This device must not be subjected to water or condensation.
• Keep your device away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents.
Cleaning
• Always unplug the power before cleaning this device.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners of any kind. Use only compressed air that is recommended for electronic devices.
• Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis.
You can also take the following steps to help prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):
1. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the
antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your system. Just before unwrapping the
antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
2. When transporting a sensitive component, rst place it in an antistatic container or packaging.
3. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic oor pads, workbench pads, and an
antistatic grounding strap.
ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) that automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1
minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed.
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Disposing of and Recycling Your Product
ENGLISH
This symbol on the product or packaging means that according to local laws and regulations this product
should be not be disposed of in the household waste but sent for recycling. Please take it to a collection point
designated by your local authorities once it has reached the end of its life, some will accept products for free. By recycling
the product and its packaging in this manner you help to conserve the environment and protect human health.
D-Link and the Environment
At D-Link, we understand and are committed to reducing any impact our operations and products may have on the
environment. To minimise this impact D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible,
by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging.
D-Link recommends that you always switch o or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you
will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
To learn more about our environmentally responsible products and packaging please visit www.dlinkgreen.com
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Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty:
• Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and
• Only for products purchased and delivered within the fty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions
or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Limited Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product described below (“Hardware”) will be free from material defects in workmanship
and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product, for the period set forth below (“Warranty Period”), except
as otherwise stated herein.
• Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans): One (1) year
• Power supplies and fans: One (1) year
• Spare parts and spare kits: Ninety (90) days
The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at
D-Link’s option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual
purchase price paid. Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Oce. The replacement hardware
need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any
reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer,
and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical
to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link
upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded,
shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.
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Limited Software Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specications
for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90)
days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its
documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be
free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will
be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional
specications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise
agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the
license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject
to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it
is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by
D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is rst returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software
for which a refund is given automatically terminates.
Non-Applicability of Warranty:
The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any
refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or
the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold “As-Is” without any
warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.
Submitting A Claim (USA):
The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and
the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software
nonconformance in sucient detail to allow D-Link to conrm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a
copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
• The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at https://support.dlink.com, who will attempt to
assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must
obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at
http://rma.dlink.com/.
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• After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package
to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.
Please refer to shipping and packaging instructions located online at http://rma.dlink.com/.
• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD
will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped
to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages
that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common
carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise
we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are
prepaid by the customer.
D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an
RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping
charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to
be defective or non-conforming.
Submitting A Claim (Canada):
The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and
the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
• Customers need to provide their receipt (proof of purchase) even if the product is registered. Without a receipt, no warranty service will
be done. The registration is not considered a proof of purchase.
• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance
in sucient detail to allow D-Link to conrm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase
invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
• The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-800-361-5265, who will attempt to assist the customer
in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material
Authorization (“RMA”) number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.ca/.
• After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to
ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not
include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship
back any accessories.
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• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will
be rejected by D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Networks, Inc., 2525 Meadowvale Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5S2 Canada. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired
or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping
charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited
shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer. D-Link may reject or return any product
that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from
the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product
that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or
non-conforming.
• RMA phone number: 1-800-361-5265 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM – 9:00PM EST
What Is Not Covered:
The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does not cover:
Products that, in D-Link’s judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modication, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation,
lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number
has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs;
Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act
of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, rmware or other products or services provided by anyone
other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers,
or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product.
While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only an Authorized D-Link
Service Oce. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty.
Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
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IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE
LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE
PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
Limitation of Liability:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK
STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT
IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING
EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY.
Governing Law:
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This
Limited Warranty provides specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Trademarks:
D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Copyright Statement:
No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any
derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the
United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice.
©2015 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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CE Mark Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specic channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are rmware programmed at the factory
to match the intended destination. The rmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link
oce.
Industry Canada Statement:
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 undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per
regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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Appendix D: Registration
Version 1.00
May 28, 2015
Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.
Registration