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Manual Overview D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. Please refer to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current information. Manual Revisions Revision Date 1.0 August 15, 2013 Description DCS-2136L Revision A1 with firmware version 1.
Table of Contents Product Overview....................................................................... 5 Package Contents.................................................................. 5 Introduction............................................................................. 7 Features..................................................................................... 8 Hardware Overview.............................................................. 9 Front............................................
Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DCS-2136L Wireless AC Day/Night Camera with Color Night Vision CAT5 Ethernet cable Power adapter CD-ROM with User Manual and software Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1: Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements CD Setup Wizard Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements • 10/100 Ethernet network or an 802.11ac/n/g/b wireless network Computer with the following: • A PC with a wired connection to your router • Windows® 8 (32/64bit), Windows® 7 (32/64bit), XP (32/64bit),Vista® (32/64bit), Mac OS®X 10.
Section 1: Product Overview Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DCS-2136L Wireless AC Day/Night Camera with Color Night Vision. The DCS-2136L is a versatile and unique solution for your small office or home. Unlike a standard webcam, the DCS-2136L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance.
Section 1: Product Overview Features Simple to Use The DCS-2136L is a stand-alone system with a built-in CPU, requiring no special hardware or software. The DCS-2136L supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for other browsers such as Chrome®, Firefox®, and Safari®. Supports a Variety of Platforms Supports TCP/IP networking, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols.
Section 1: Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 5 1 2 3 6 4 1 Power/Link LED Indicates the camera's current status 2 WPS Status LED Indicates the WPS connection status of the camera 3 White Light LED Used to illuminate the camera's field of view at night 4 PIR Sensor 5 Camera Lens Records video of the surrounding area 6 Microphone Records audio from the surrounding area D-Link DCS-2136L User Manual Passive Infrared sensor for motion detection 8
Section 1: Product Overview Rear 1 5 6 2 3 7 4 1 Ethernet Port 2 Speaker 3 WPS Button Press this button, then press the WPS button for 5 seconds on your router to set up a wireless connection automatically 4 Reset Button Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to reset the camera 5 Power Connector Connects to the included DC 5 V power adapter 6 DI/DO Connector I/O connectors for external devices 7 Adjustment Ring Tighten or loosen the adjustment ring to adjust the camera's positio
Section 1: Product Overview Sides 1 1 Micro SD Card Slot D-Link DCS-2136L User Manual Insert a MicroSD card for Local storage for storing recorded image and video 10
Section 2: Installation Software Installation There are three ways to set up your camera: Zero Configuration Setup: If you have a mydlink-enabled router, this is the easiest way to set up your camera. Refer to page 12. Camera Setup Wizard: If you do not have a mydlink-enabled router, use the Camera Installation Wizard to guide you through setup and initial configuration of your camera. Refer to page 16.
Section 2: Installation Zero Configuration Setup If you have a D-Link Cloud Router, you can take advantage of Zero Configuration. Zero Configuration automatically configures your camera's settings for you, and adds it 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.
Section 2: Installation Optional: WPS Wireless Connection Alternatively, if your router supports WPS, you can use the WPS button on the camera to easily create a secure wireless connection to your network. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for approximately 5-6 seconds. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink. Step 2 Within 60 seconds press the WPS button on your router.
Section 2: Installation Check Your mydlink Account From any computer, open a web browser, go to http://www.mydlink. com and log into your account. Once mydlink detects your camera, a New Device Found! notice will appear in the bottom-left corner. Click on the device name to continue. A summary and confirmation notification will appear with the automatically configured details. Make a note of the details and click OK to add the camera to your account.
Section 2: Installation Zero Configuration is now complete and your camera has been added to your mydlink account. You can now view your camera on the mydlink Live View tab. If you wish to connect your camera to your router wirelessly, you can simply disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the camera to its intended location; your router's wireless settings have been automatically transferred to the camera, and no further configuration is required.
Section 2: Installation Camera Setup Wizard If you do not have a mydlink-enabled Cloud Router, you can use the Camera Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of adding your camera to the mydlink service. Windows Users Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive to start the autorun program. If the autorun program does not open, go to My Computer, browse to your CD drive, and double-click on the autorun.exe file.
Section 2: Installation Mac Users Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive. On the desktop, open your CD drive and double-click on the SetupWizard file. After about 20-30 seconds, the Setup Wizard will open, which will guide you step-by-step through the installation process from connecting your hardware to configuring your camera and registering it with your mydlink account.
Section 2: Installation Manual Hardware Installation If you wish to set up your camera without using the Camera Setup Wizard, please follow these steps. Note: In order to use the mydlink features of this product, you will need to go through the Camera Setup Wizard. Attach the External Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC Power receptor located on the rear panel of the DCS-2136L and connect it to your wall outlet or power strip.
Section 2: Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations This D-Link device can connect to your wireless network 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.
Section 2: Installation WPS - Push Button Setup If your router supports WPS, you can use the WPS button on the camera to easily create a secure wireless connection to your network. To create a WPS connection: Step 1 Press and hold the WPS button for approximately 5-6 seconds. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink. Step 2 Within 60 seconds press the WPS button on your router.
Section 3: mydlink mydlink After registering your DCS-2136L camera with a mydlink account in the Camera Setup Wizard. You will be able to remotely access your camera from the www.mydlink.com website.
Section 4: Configuration Configuration Configuration Utility After completing the Camera Installation Wizard, you are ready to use your camera. The camera’s built-in Web configuration interface is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your DCS-2136L. At the end of the wizard, enter the IP address of your camera into a web browser, such as Internet Explorer®. To log in, use the User name admin and the password you created in the Installation Wizard.
Section 4: Configuration 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. SD Status: This option displays the status of the SD card.
Section 4: Configuration ePTZ Speed: You may select a value between 0 and 64. 0 is the slowest and 64 is the fastest. Global View: This window indicates the total field of view (FOV) of the camera. The red box indicates the visible region of interest (ROI). Language: You may select the interface language using this menu. Go To: If any presets have been defined, selecting a preset (Preset List) from this list will display it.
Section 4: Configuration Setup Setup Wizard This section allows you to begin setup wizards which will guide you through the process of getting your camera’s various functions configured. If you comfortable with adjusting the settings manually, you may skip the wizards and adjust the necessary as needed. Internet You may choose to configure your network by using Connection the Internet Connection Setup Wizard that includes Setup Wizard: step-by-step instructions.
Section 4: Configuration 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. Note that this wizard will not register your camera with mydlink.com. Click Next to continue. Select Automatic IP Address if you want your DHCP server (usually enabled on your router) to assign the camera its IP settings.
Section 4: Configuration A Dynamic DNS account allows you to access your camera over the Internet when you have an IP address that changes each time you connect to the Internet. If you have a Dynamic DNS account, click Enable and enter the following details: Enable: Click to enable the DDNS function. 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.
Section 4: Configuration Create a unique name for your camera. Click Next to continue. Select the time zone that the camera is geographically located in so that scheduled events occur at the correct time. If your time zone observes daylight saving, check the Enable Daylight Saving box and select Auto Daylight Saving to have DST set automatically or select Set date and time manually to enable the drop-down menu so that you can set the start and end time of daylight saving yourself. Click Next to continue.
Section 4: Configuration Motion Detection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your camera's motion detection functions. Click Next to continue. 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.
Section 4: Configuration Step 3 This step allows you to specify how you will receive event notifications from your camera. You may choose not to receive notifications, or to receive notifications via e-mail or FTP. Please enter the relevant information for your e-mail or FTP account. Click Next to continue. Step 4 You have completed the Motion Detection Wizard. Please verify your settings and click Apply to save them. Please wait a few moments while the camera saves your settings and restarts.
Section 4: Configuration Network Setup Use this section to configure 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: This section lets you configure settings for your local area network. DHCP: Select this connection if you have a DHCP server running on your network and would like your camera to obtain an IP address automatically.
Section 4: Configuration Enable PPPoE: Enable this setting if your network uses PPPoE. User Name / Enter the username and password for your PPPoE Password: account. Re-enter your password in the Confirm Password field. You may obtain this information from your ISP. HTTP Port: The default port number is 80. Access Name for The default name is video#.mjpg, where # is the Stream 1~3: number of the stream. HTTPS Port: You may use a PC with a secure browser to connect to the HTTPS port of the camera.
Section 4: Configuration Enable IPV6: Enable the IPV6 setting to use the IPV6 protocol. Enabling the option allows you to manually set up the address, specify an optional IP address, specify an optional router and an optional primary DNS. Enable The DCS-2136L allows you to multicast each of the Multicast for available streams via group address and specify the TTL stream value for each stream. Enter the port and TTL settings you wish to use if you do not want to use the defaults.
Section 4: Configuration Wireless Setup This section allows you to set up and configure the wireless settings on your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Site Survey: Click the Rescan button to scan for available wireless networks. After scanning, you can use the drop-down box to select an available wireless network. The related information (SSID,Wireless Mode, Channel, Authentication, Encryption) will be automatically filled in for you.
Section 4: Configuration Dynamic DNS 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. A user name and password are required when using the DDNS service. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable DDNS: Select this checkbox to enable the DDNS function. Server Address: Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the server address manually.
Section 4: Configuration Image Setup In this section, you may configure the video image settings for your camera. A preview of the image will be shown in Live Video. Enable Privacy The Privacy Mask setting allows you to specify up Mask: to 3 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.
Section 4: Configuration Exposure Mode: 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 3 different custom exposure modes. The Max Gain setting will allow you to control the maximum amount of gain to apply to brighten the picture.
Section 4: Configuration Audio and Video You may configure up to 3 video profiles with different settings for your camera. Hence, you may set up different profiles for your computer and mobile display. In addition, you may also configure the two-way audio settings for your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Number of You can use the drop-down box to set up to 2 active active profiles: profiles.
Section 4: Configuration Maximum frame A higher frame rate provides smoother motion for rate: videos, and requires more bandwidth. Lower frame rates will result in stuttering motion, and requires less bandwidth. Video Quality: This limits the maximum frame rate, which can be combined with the "Fixed quality" option to optimize the bandwidth utilization and video quality. If fixed bandwidth utilization is desired regardless of the video quality, choose "Constant bit rate" and select the desired bandwidth.
Section 4: Configuration 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 specific part of the area your camera is covering, and you can create preset sequences, which will automatically change the camera's view between the different presets according to a defined order and timing you can set.
Section 4: Configuration Preset This section allows you to create a preset sequence, Sequence: which automatically moves the camera's view between a set of preset views. 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.
Section 4: Configuration Motion Detection Enabling Video Motion will allow your camera to use the motion detection feature. You may draw a finite motion area that will be used for monitoring. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable Video Select this box to enable the motion detection feature Motion: of your camera. Sensitivity: Specifies the measurable difference between two sequential images that would indicate motion. Please enter a value between 0 and 100.
Section 4: Configuration Time and Date This section allows you to automatically or manually configure, 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: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Select this to enable Daylight Saving Time. Saving: Auto Daylight Select this option to allow your camera to configure Saving: the Daylight Saving settings automatically.
Section 4: Configuration Event Setup In a typical application, when motion is detected, the DCS-2136L sends images to a FTP server or via e-mail as notifications. As shown in the illustration below, an event can be triggered by many sources, such as motion detection or external digital input devices. When an event is triggered, a specified action will be performed. You can configure the DCS-2136L to send snapshots or videos to your e-mail address or FTP site. Action Event Condition ex.
Section 4: Configuration The Event Setup page includes 4 different sections. • Server • Media • Event • Recording 1. To add a new item - "server, media, or event," click Add. A screen will appear and allow you to update the fields accordingly. 2. To delete the selected item from the pull-down menu of event, server or media, click Delete. 3. Click on the item name to pop up a window for modifying.
Section 4: Configuration Add Server You can configure up to 5 servers to save snapshots and/or video to. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Server Name: Enter the unique name of your server. E-mail: Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account. FTP: Enter the configuration for the target FTP server account. Network Specify a network storage device. Only one network Storage: storage device is supported.
Section 4: Configuration Add Media 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. Media Name: Enter a unique name for media type you want to create. Snapshot: Select this option to set the media type to snapshots. Source: Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to Audio and Video on "Audio and Video" on page 38 for more information on video profiles.
Section 4: Configuration Video clip: Select this option to set the media type to video clips. Source: Set the video profile to use as the media source. Refer to "Audio and Video" on page 51 for more information on video profiles. Pre-event This sets how many seconds to record before the main recording: event video clip starts. You can record up to 4 seconds of pre-event video. Maximum Set the maximum length of video to record for your duration: video clips.
Section 4: Configuration Add Event Create and schedule up to 2 events with their own settings here. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Event name: Enter a name for the event. Enable this Select this box to activate this event. event: Priority: Set the priority for this event. The event with higher priority will be executed first. Delay: Select the delay time before checking the next event.
Section 4: Configuration Time: Select Always or enter the time interval. Trigger D/O: Select to trigger the digital output for a specific number of seconds when an event occurs. Trigger white Select to trigger the white light LED only during an light LED event or for a specific duration of time when an event occurs.
Section 4: Configuration Add Recording Here you can configure and schedule the recording settings. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Recording entry The unique name of the entry. name: Enable this Select this to enable the recording function. recording: Priority: Set the priority for this entry. The entry with a higher priority value will be executed first. Source: The source of the stream. Recording Scheduling the recording entry.
Section 4: Configuration SD Card Here you may browse and manage the recorded files which are stored on the SD card. Format SD Card: Click this icon to automatically format the SD card and create "picture" & "video" folders. View Recorded If the picture files are stored on the SD card, click on the Picture: picture folder and choose the picture file you would like to view.
Section 4: Configuration Advanced Digital Input/Output This screen allows you to control the behavior of digital input and digital output devices. The I/O connector provides the physical interface for digital output (DO) and digital input (DI) that is used for connecting a variety of external alarm devices such as IR-Sensors and alarm relays. The digital input is used for connecting external alarm devices and once triggered images will be taken and e-mailed.
Section 4: Configuration White LED Light Here you can configure the white light LED settings. The settings on this page will control how the light button on the live view page will appear. It will also set up how the white light LED functions when used with event triggers. Light: The camera can enable or disable the white LED light according to your preferences. This setting provides additional controls depending on your selection. The options are None, Pulse, Active, and Slider.
Section 4: Configuration HTTPS This page allows you to install and activate an HTTPS certificate for secure access to your camera. After making any changes, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Enable Enable the HTTPS service. HTTPS Secure Connection: Create Choose the way the certificate should be created.
Section 4: Configuration Access List Here you can set access permissions for users to view your DCS-2136L. Allow list: The list of IP addresses that have the access right to the camera. Start IP address: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) that have permission to access the video of the camera. Click Add to save the changes made. Note: A total of seven lists can be configured for both columns.
Section 4: Configuration 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 configure the OSD settings for your camera. Admin Password Set a new password for the administrator’s account. Setting: Add User Account: Add new user account. User Name: The user name for the new account. Password: The password for the new account.
Section 4: Configuration System In this section, you may backup, restore and reset the camera configuration, or reboot the camera. Save To Local You may save your current camera configuration as a Hard Drive: file on your computer. Load From Local Locate a pre-saved configuration by clicking Browse Hard Drive: and then restore the pre-defined settings to your camera by clicking Load Configuration.
Section 4: Configuration Firmware Upgrade The camera's current firmware version will be displayed on this screen. You may visit the D-Link Support Website to check for the latest available firmware version. To upgrade the firmware on your DCS-2136L, 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 clicking the Browse button. Select the file and click the Upload button to start upgrading the firmware.
Section 4: Configuration Status Device Info This page displays detailed information about your device and network connection.
Section 4: Configuration Logs This page displays the log information of your camera. You may download the information by clicking Download. You may also click Clear to delete the saved log information.
Section 4: Configuration Help This page provides helpful information regarding camera operation.
Appendix A: DI/DO Specifications DI/DO Specifications Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 PIN NOTE FUNCTION 1 Digital Out (DO) Uses an open-drain NFET transistor with the source connected to GND in camera. If used with an external relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against voltage transients. Max loading is 100 mA. 2 Digital In (DI) A switch from DI to DC 5 V, activated by setting NO. or NC. 3 DC5V OUTPUT DC 5 V Output / Max.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Network Camera Hardware Profile 1/3” Megapixel progressive CMOS sensor 5 meter white light illumination distance Minimum illumination: 0 lux with white light LED on Built-in PIR sensor (5 meter) Built-in microphone and speaker 10x digital zoom Image Features Configurable image size, quality, frame rate, and bit rate Time stamp and text overlays Configurable motion detection windows Configurable privacy
Appendix B: Technical Specifications System System Management Requirements for Web Interface General Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 Browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, Opera Event Management Motion detection Event notification and uploading of snapshots/video clips via e-mail or FTP Supports multiple SMTP and FTP servers Multiple event notifications Multiple recording methods for easy backup Remote Management Take snapshots/video clips and save
Appendix B: Technical Specifications Dimensions • D-Link DCS-2136L User Manual 66
Appendix C: Safety Statements Safety Statements 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.
Appendix C: Safety Statements 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.
