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

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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.



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


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Wizard 2: Accept the Terms and Conditions and click Next


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Wizard  3: Setup Camera


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Wizard 4: Select your camera and enter a new password for it


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Wizard 5: Select the connection type Wired Cable and click next

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


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Wizard 7: Setup is complete, Click Finish



 

Step 5: Log into your mydlink account to view and manage your mydlink camera- http://www.mydlink.com

 


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


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Wizard 2: Accept the Terms and Conditions and click Next


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Wizard  3: Setup Camera


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Wizard 4: Select your camera and enter a new password for it


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            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.


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  Wizard 7: Setup is complete, Click Finish


    
 

Step 5: Log into your mydlink account to view and manage your mydlink camera- http://www.mydlink.com

  


Setup Is Complete


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