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1.What can I do if I forget my password when using D-Link DCS-930L?

If you forget your password, you will need to perform a hard reset of your camera. This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.

To reset your DCS-930L camera, please use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while your camera is plugged in.

2.In addition to using mydlink.com, is there another way to access the D-Link DCS-930L camera remotely over the Internet?

Yes, you can access your D-Link DCS-930L camera over the Internet through the following URL after successfully installing your camera through the Camera Installation.

Wizard:
http://[mydlink No.].mydlink.com

For example, if your camera’s mydlink No. was 12345678, you would be able to access your camera remotely by opening your web browser and going to http://12345678.mydlink.com

This URL will open a webpage where you will be asked to log in by entering your camera’s password. After entering your password, your camera’s Live View window will open, and you will be able to configure your camera as well.

3.Why does the LED not light up?

The power supply might be faulty. Confirm that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for this network camera. Verify that the power supply is correctly connected. If the camera is functioning normally, the LED may have been disabled. See page 36 for information about how to enable the LED.

4.Why is the DCS-930L camera’s network connection unreliable?

There might be a problem with the network cable. To confirm that the cables are working, PING the address of a known device on the network. If the cabling is OK and your network is reachable, you should receive a reply similar to the following (…bytes = 32 time = 2 ms).

Another possible problem may be that the network device such as a hub or switch utilized by the Network Camera is not functioning properly. Please confirm the power for the devices are well connected and functioning properly.

5.Why does the Network Camera DCS-930L work locally but not remotely?

This might be caused by the firewall protection. Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator. The firewall may need to have some settings changed in order for the Network Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN. For more information, please refer to the section about installing your camera behind a router.

Make sure that the Network Camera isn’t conflicting with any Web server you may have running on your network.
The default router setting might be a possible reason. Check that the configuration of the router settings allow the Network Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN.

6.Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image?

It could be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes it into a digital format so your computer can present it into an image that you are familiar with) has become overloaded when it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights. Reposition the Network Camera into a more shaded area immediately as prolonged exposure to bright lights will damage the CMOS sensor.

7.The camera is producing noisy images. How can I solve the problem?

The video images might be noisy if the Network Camera is used in a very low light environment.

8.The images are poor quality, how can I improve the image quality?

Make sure that your computer’s display properties are set to at least 6-bit color. Using 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image, making the image look as if it is of poor quality.

The configuration on the D-Link DCS-930L Network Camera image display is incorrect. The Web Configuration Video section of the Web management allows you to adjust the related-parameters for improved images such as: brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. Please refer to the Web Configuration section for detailed information.

Tags: DCS-930L, Network camera, Troubleshooting

D-Link just announced the Boxee Remote Control by D-Link. Compatible with Boxee software on both PC and Mac computers, this device features the same slick two-sided design as the remote that’s included with the Boxee Box. One side has a full QWERTY keypad; the other side has a four-way D-pad and two buttons.

Designed to bring the computer closer to your home theater experience, D-Link says that this remote makes navigating through the Boxee software a breeze.

“The D-Link Boxee Remote Control is ideal for home theater enthusiasts who have customized their home entertainment environment with a specialized PC or Mac media center, but still want the Boxee Box’s unique viewing experience on their TV,” said Daniel Kelley, D-Link’s associate VP of consumer marketing in North America. “We are thrilled to offer this complementary tool to consumers already using Boxee’s software on their home computers — enabling people to more easily search, browse and type from the couch.”

The Boxee Remote by D-Link is identical to the one used with the Boxee Box.

Having the keyboard means it’s easier to search for audio, video and other content and access the social capabilities of the Boxee software. It also makes it extremely easy to type email and enter your Netflix, Pandora or other passwords and account info.

One other important aspect: The D-Link Boxee Remote Control uses radio-frequency signals, so you don’t have to worry about constantly pointing the remote at the computer.

The Boxee Remote by D-Link (DSM-22) is available now, priced at $49.99 (MSRP). Amazon is currently selling the product at a discount, for $39.99.

Tags: Boxee, DSM-22, Mac

D-Link DHP-1320 PowerLine Router Description

The D-Link DHP-1320 provides network connections to anywhere in your house using the electrical wiring already installed. Simply connect your router and plug it into a power outlet to turn every other power outlet in your home into a network connection. The powerline feature provides up to 200 Mbps³ over your electrical wiring, and you can also use the Wireless N connectivity up to 300Mbps – fast enough to stream HD video, support enhanced gaming and share large files across your home.

High Quality Performance

The D-Link DHP-1320 provides up to 200 Mbps over your electrical wiring – fast enough to stream HD video, support enhanced gaming and share large files from anywhere in your home.

The Convenience of Wi-Fi and PowerLine – All in One Place

The D-Link DHP-1320 is also a Wireless N 300 router that provides 300 Mbps wireless connectivity. By using D-Link’s Wireless N technology, the DHP-1320 provides a significantly faster and farther-reaching wireless signal than outdated Wireless G routers. D-Link’s Intelligent Antenna Technology makes use of your home’s environment by bouncing multiple wireless signals off of walls and ceilings to work around obstructions and help eliminate dead spots. At the same time, you can use PowerLine in areas where a wired connection would be beneficial, like hard-to-reach areas in your home.

Features

●IEEE 802.11n and 802.11g Compliant
●Up to 300Mbp1 Throughput for Wi-Fi Network
●Up to 200Mbps3 Throughput for PowerLine AV Network
●Uses Your Home’s Existing Electrical Wiring by Plugging into Power Outlets2
●PowerLine Sync Connection (ENY) Button
●Wi-Fi® Protected Setup™ (WPS) for Simple Push-Button Wireless Network Configuration
●Built-in QoS Engine Enhances Internet Experience
●Three 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Ports
●Supports Secure Wireless Encryption Using WPA™ or WPA2™
●Power Saving Mode
●Supports 128-bit AES Encryption For PowerLine Network Security
●Plug & Play Installation
●24/7 Basic Installation Support4
●1-Year Limited Warranty5

D-Link DHP-1320 User Reviews

The D-Link DHP-1320 PowerLine Router is the first all-in-one router we’ve seen, and it delivers for the most part. The router offered decent close-range wireless speed and worked well with most HomePlug AV adapters in our testing. It also has an USB port and a decent set of features that can be conveniently managed via its responsive and well-organized Web interface.

On the downside, the router doesn’t feature dual-band or support Gigabit Ethernet and comes with just three LAN ports, whereas most wireless routers have four. For the street price of around $85, however, it’s a good buy for a home that requires a flexible network and doesn’t have intensive networking needs.

The good: The D-Link DHP-1320 Wireless N PowerLine Router incorporates HomePlug AV power-line technology and works with other HomePlug AV-compliant power-line adapters. The router offers fast wireless throughput speed, long range, and IP6 support, and is easy to use.

The bad: The D-Link DHP-1320 has only three LAN ports and doesn’t support Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band wireless, or the 500Mbps power-line standard. The router’s range throughput could be better and it’s a little bulky.

The bottom line: Supporting Wireless-N and HomePlug AV, the D-Link DHP-1320 Wireless N PowerLine Router is an id
eal router for a home network that favors flexibility over performance. Its lack of support for Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band wireless, and the 500Mbps power-line standard, however, makes it less suitable for those who need to share or stream a large amount of data.

Tags: DHP-1320, PowerLine Router, Reviews

Step 1

Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your MainStage TV Adapter and the other end into the HDMI Input on your TV. You may instead connect using composite connections if HDMI is not available.

Step 2

Connect the supplied power adapter to the back of the MainStage™ TV adapter and the other end to a power outlet or surge protector. The MainStage™ TV adapter LED is red when it powers up. Then the LED turns yellow to indicate it is ready, but is not yet wirelessly connected to your computer.

Step 3

Power on your TV and select the correct TV input source. Please refer to your TV documentation for instructions on how to change your input source.

Step 4

The Startup screen displays on your TV within 30 seconds. If this screen does not appear, make sure your TV is set to the correct video input and all the cables are firmly secured.

Step 5

Launch the Intel® Wireless Display software on your Intel WiDi compatible laptop. Some laptops may have a WiDi Launch button or key or you can launch from Windows. Click Start > Programs > Intel Corporation > Intel WiDi.

During first-time set up the following may appear:

• Firewall Alert – Your firewall software may block the WiDi connection and alert you. If this appears, you will need to allow access for both private and public networks. Please refer to your firewall software for more information.

• License Agreement – Read the license agreement. If you agree, click I agree to the terms of this license to continue. If you do not agree, click I do not agree and the software will close.

Step 6

Use the Intel® Wireless Display software to scan and find the MainStage™ TV adapter. The screen below shows that the Intel® Wireless Display software has found the wireless adapter. Select the MainStage™ TV adapter listed under Detected Adapters and click Connect. The LED on the TV adapter will start flashing green.

Step 7

If you are connecting the laptop to the MainStage™ TV adapter for the first time, it will display a 4-digit security code on the TV. Enter this 4-digit security code into the Intel® Wireless Display software.

Step 8

The D-Link TV screen will display your laptop screen and the LED on the MainStage™ TV adapter will turn solid green.

Step 9

The following window will appear. Click Finished to complete setup. Your device is now ready to use.

Tags: DHD-131, Intel Wireless Display, TV Adapter, WiDi

D-Link DES-1200 Series Include:D-Link DES-1210,DES-1228,DES-1250,DES-1252.This article teaches you to how to set 802.1X Settings on DES-1200 Series Web Smart Switch.

Network switches provide easy and open access to resources by simply attaching a client PC. Unfortunately this automatic configuration also allows unauthorized personnel to easily intrude and possibly gain access to sensitive data.

IEEE-802.1X provides a security standard for network access control, especially in Wi-Fi wireless networks.802.1X holds a network port disconnected until authentication is completed. The switch uses Extensible Authentication Protocol over LANs (EAPOL) to exchange authentication protocol client identity (such as a user name) with the client, and forward it to another remote RADIUS authentication server to verify access rights. The EAP packet from the RADIUS server also contains the authentication method to be used. The client can reject the authentication method and request another, depending on the configuration of the client software and the RADIUS server. Depending on the authenticated results, the port is either made available to the user, or the user is denied access to the network.

The RADIUS servers make the network a lot easier to manage for the administrator by gathering and storing the user lists.

By default, 802.1X is disabled. To use EAP for security, select enabled and set the 802.1X Global Settings for the Radius Server and applicable authentication information.

Authentication Port: sets primary port for security monitoring. Default is 1812.

Key: Masked password matching the Radius Server Key.

Confirm Key: Enter the Key a second time for confirmation.

TxPeriod: Sets the number of seconds that the switch waits for a response to an EAP-request/identity frame from the client before retransmitting the request. Default is 24 seconds.

ReAuthEnabled: This enables or disables the periodic ReAuthentication control. When the 802.1X function is enabled, the ReAuthEnabled function is by default also enabled.

QuietPeriod: Sets the number of seconds that the switch remains in the quiet state following a failed authentication exchange with the client. Default is 80 seconds.

SuppTimeout: Sets the switch-to-client retransmission time for the EAP-request frame. Default is 12 seconds.

ServerTimeout: Sets the amount of time the switch waits for a response from the client before resending the response to the authentication server. Default is 16 seconds.

MaxReq: This parameter specifies the maximum number of times that the switch retransmits an EAP Request packet to the client before it times out the authentication session. Default is 5 times.

ReAuthPeriod: This command affects the behavior of the switch only if periodic re-authentication is enabled.Default is 3600.

To establish 802.1X port-specific assignments, select the From Ports / To Ports and select enable.

Tags: 802.1X, DES-1200, DES-1250, Radius Server