Q:How do I set up and install my mydlink camera?

A:

Click Here for a Video Version of this FAQ

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Important Note: The first time setup requires an Ethernet Connection from the camera to the router

Choose your desired installation type:

Wired-You are wanting to connect the camera WIRED to your router

Wireless- You are wanting to connect the camera WIRELESS to your router

Note: Your camera must have wireless capabilities to use it wireless.

Note: You cannot configure your camera to connect using both Wired and Wireless. Only ONE selection can be made.

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Wired

Step 1: Connect your mydlink camera to your broadband router with an Ethernet cable

Step 2: Power on your camera

Step 3: Download and launch the install wizard for your camera from http://www.mydlink.com/support

Step 4: Go through install Wizard: (this example. uses the DCS-942L, however, all others should be the same or very similar)

          Wizard 1: Choose Language and Click Start

Setup Is Complete

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Wireless 

Step 1: Connect your mydlink camera to your broadband router with an Ethernet cable

Step 2: Power on your camera

Step 3: Download and launch the install wizard for your camera from http://www.mydlink.com/support

Step 4: Go through install Wizard: (this ex. uses the DCS-942L, however, all others should be the same or very similar)

          Wizard 1: Choose Language and Click Start

          

           

             

              

            Wizard 5: Select the connection type Wireless by Selecting a Wireless Network

             

             Select your wireless network from the Wireless Network List and enter your Wireless Security Password (if applicable)

             

            Unplug the Ethernet Cable from the back of the Camera

            The LED on your camera should stay GREEN and your camera is now connected Wireless.

Note: If the LED turns and remains RED, you may have entered an incorrect wireless password. You will need to connect the cable back with an Ethernet cable to make changes to your settings.

             

         

            Wizard 6: Add the camera to your existing mydlink account or create a new one.

Setup Is Complete

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