Get Started with DCS-942L Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera

The DCS-942L is a unique and versatile surveillance solution for your home or small office in Day & Night. Unlike a traditional webcam, the DCS-942L is a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video images for security and surveillance. Simple installation and an intuitive web-based interface offer easy integration with your Ethernet or 802.11n wireless network. The DCS-942L also comes with remote monitoring and motion detection features for a complete and cost-effective home security solution.

[@jjash5848]

Just tried this with my Mac. After much ado and emails back and forth to DLink, I finally took it back to the store.

[@kontraverzni]

too much settings

[@Sjrick]

Ive tried the Dropcams and Foscam. Ive returned them both. Dropcam lived up to its name, it dropped signals like crazy. The Foscam was brutal to setup so i gave up. The Dropcam was super easy to setup. Now judging by this video, i may try it out.

[@Sjrick]

The Dropcam is easy to setup but the fact that its sticks out a bit in a nursing home, may cause caution by the savages hurting your aunt. They may either cover it up or they may abuse her in another location. I would contact the mgmt and threaten to sue. Also i dont know how you go about setting it up in a private facility. They may not allow it. Especially if they know they are doing wrong.

[@epavlakakis]

I can hear sound from my cell phone from the D link but why can't I respond? Do I need a mic?

[@expatcafe]

It's a easy setup, but I would like to know how to mount the camera on the wall? It's impossible to open up in the bottow to screw it in to the wall without breaking it.

[@irveax5607]

I'd like to use this for outdoor recording. Would the night vision hinder recording at night when placed behind a window?

[@kewanalong]

what about the glair from the window. at night.

[@GoStanPoe]

Ya' know... Your video tutorial even "shows placement of the camera ON THE WINDOW LEDGE" as if to record outdoor activity. The video tutorial even states "Day / Night"... Those points being stated... the tutorial, nor NONE I CAN FIND to date address any possible way to reduce or eliminate the IR glare you'll get whenever trying to record through glass!!! I realize that the option of "an outdoor camera exists; but why did you "place the one shown on the window sill" if not going to address this issue? Do you know of any "window treatment" or other solution to drastically reduce the window glare at night when viewing through glass? I'll keep trying ideas of my own while awaiting someone who's "been down this road" and has found a solution~ -Thanks!

[@CrowdSourced]

I just got a pair today and experienced the same glare from the IR LEDs. I got these specifically to look out windows. Disappointed. May keep for internal security/pet cams, but worthless to see outdoors.

[@CrowdSourced]

CrowdSourced And even going with the outdoors version seems useless for motion detecting. A CNET review says it's limited to 15ft. That's not very far, and I can setup my laptop in the window with iCamSource and capture motion easily 50ft away.

[@piyapapornsaenloon5679]

DCS-942Lmydilnk

[@Capachomexico]

does it have to be connected via a power cord all the time? So it won't work if i put it inside a car and use it as surveillance camera then ? Are there any cameras that don't need a power chord and can record for about 8 hrs and needs nothing to plug to electricity?

[@gmlasam]

I got the rev A model of this network cam and it sucks due to slow wifi performance. In order for it to work properly, I need to use an ethernet cable.

[@NOOYASA]

Thank you That was helpful. The one I bought is DCS-930L. Is it the old version? Can I see anything with it at night?

[@rohitchhajer]

do i need to keep my laptop also on cable while installing the camera? I do not have WPS in router and I loose the wifi connection on laptop as soon as I plug the camera to router with a cable.

[@kjnq]

i don't have wps is that mean i have to keep blug to the cable all time ??? thank u btw good review

[@Jimmy2toes4u]

kavin noor no just the one time

[@TheBlueBerryMac]

Small problem. what do you do when there is NO Internet available at all. No connecting to the Internet Period.

[@daramgeee]

Loved your review!!

[@keAutomotive]

I need help. My ip camera LED light is alway red. I try to press reset button but it doesn't work.

[@ГерманПугачев]

will this one work with my Xeoma software?

[@oceancolours]

So this cam only uses the infrared motion sensor to detect movement? so it would not work behind a window/ glass? correct? I want to monitor movement from behind a window then have any movement emailed to me. Any suggestions?

[@tomypower4898]

oceancolours Yes connect to Internet period

[@OchibieJr93]

Is it mean that it recording by itself?

[@rozrey]

Tq

[@chriskila]

d-link, sponsored by Samsung:)

[@ChocolateBoyy0]

It won't find my camera :( it only finds it if I re download the software ...but then I try to hook it up wireless without we and it won't work

[@WARHEADBR]

yep wont work wireless with the SD card, piece of garbage

[@dannyvasquez007]

como hago para que me llegen alertas al correo cuando el sensor de movimiento se active

[@ArmenianFitnessNutrition]

what about MAC users ? the CD is not working on MAC computers ...

[@tomypower4898]

Ellen World YES Internet connection

[@thorper0]

Here are my thoughts, do not take it out of the box and return it while you still have the invoice. It simply does not work and Support's solution is take it back to the store and get a new that also does not work. The good news, I have been on the phone for so long to IT that I now have friends in India.

[@Procrastinator12]

thorper0 good for you though....

[@ricardorobles6006]

I dont have the cd..... what can i do???????

[@terrymontana6187]

I don't either! How do I set it all up??

[@marianunes3276]

Go to website mydlink.com, select your device model, look up for the hardware version H/W on your camera label, choose the OS and download the Setup Wizard. You can also download the app mydlink Lite on your cell phone and setup the câmera from there.

[@Southphxgal2023]

App doesn't work well. Both iPhone 5c & cameras have been updated. Cameras don't work on 4G when away from home only works on wifi. What good does it do when you have no wifi. Is it my phone or the cameras? It works on hubby's Samsung phone on 4G but not my iPhone. It should work on my phone away from home on 4 g. Does anyone know why? BOTH PHONE AND CAMERAS HAVE BEEN UPDATED PLUS WE HAVE SAME PHONE CARRIER. BUT HIS WORKS AND MINE DOES NOT!!!!!!! Not a happy camper with this set up. Will mostly throw away and purchase something better if no one can figure this out. It use to work on my phone the first time we bought them.

[@semanja]

I need one like that but for outdoor

[@semanja]

***** thanks

[@The.Pickle]

Whoaaa, you lost me at "open the box."

[@shamaparveen4706]

r u kevin

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Audio and video is out of sync here.

[@antoonvuchelen9838]

you have to be a pc wizzard to connect to the net/phone

[@antoonvuchelen9838]

after 48 hours no connection to my phone ... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@z978ady]

It was a good camera but a lot of DLINK cams from 932L onward are no longer functional as the firmware is essentially canceled. They are extinct Dinosaurs. Ring cam from BestBuy is a good way to supersede.

[@dr.hattiemillenderthd5820]

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[@Polopony20.]

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