Camera d-link dcs 942l review năm 2024

Ever feel insecure when you need to leave home unattended for a number of days? Or perhaps you need a way to monitor your beloved baby on the other room? Or how about having a security camera to your small shop that doesn’t cost much and easy to install?

If you answer yes to any (or all) of that, then you need to have a look at the DCS-942L, a network camera from D-Link that can record what’s happening through wireless connection and has an awesome built-in night vision.

Network cameras’ installations are often mind boggling. Most of the time, you will be bombarded with networking jargons and installation instructions that require an expert (costs money, obviously). The D-Link Home Network Camera DCS-942L installation is relatively simple.

Chuck in the “Start Here” CD, follow the step-by-step guide, and your network camera will be running in no time.

Once everything is set-up, you are required to have an account over at mydlink – which will grant you access to live view through your network camera from your computers, tablets, and smartphones. At the moment, mydlink apps are available on iOS and Android (mydlink on iOS | mydlink on Android).

It includes an Ethernet cable to be plugged to your router but if you have a wireless router, you can set it up wireless. This means you can move the DCS-942L around and place it anywhere you like, as long as it’s plugged to power. Thankfully, the included power cable is really, really long and the head can be tilted easily.

The network camera design itself can not be considered as compact, but it is not meant for spying, so can’t complain there.

Thanks to the built-in night vision, the network camera can see and record in total darkness, for up to 4.5 metres (according to the product spec). You can use it to monitor your closed business (shop or office) or even at home by pointing it to the door. Since the camera can be set up wireless, you only need to plug it next to a power socket.

It also has a built-in microSD card reader (microSD not included), so you can swap between different microSDs to store different recordings. For example, you may want to store weekly monitoring files on different microSDs, thanks to the expandable storage solution. You can also record it straight to a hard drive or even a NAS (network attached storage). You will need to install D-Link D-ViewCam software on your Windows PC for this purpose, though.

You can also set-up a motion detection trigger by defining a rectangular area of the cam’s view:

Once the camera detects a moving object (or person), it will send you a notification email instantly.

I don’t have a spare microSD unfortunately, so I haven’t tested the recording capabilities of the D-Link DCS-942L. Overall, however, this is a very solid device. The built-in night vision is really useful and you can see through the camera as long as you have access to the internet, anywhere you are. You’ll never feel uneasy again because you know that if something goes wrong, the device will notify you instantly through your inbox.

The D-Link Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera DCS-942L is obviously aimed at first-time users of network cameras.

The setup was one of the quickest and easiest we've experienced, with a clear walkthrough guiding us through the process - a far cry from the complex and time consuming installations of older and more advanced network cameras.

The camera is supplied with an Ethernet cable, but you can also connect to the network wirelessly via WPS, which gives you a bit of leeway when positioning it.

During the setup you're asked to set up a mydlink account, which lets you log in and see a live stream from any internet connected device. There's also a mydlink app for iOS and Android.

The web interface is clear and easy to use, with options for viewing the feed full screen, taking snapshots, recording footage and choosing where to store the video files. You can also zoom in and out, though this simply magnifies the pixels, with blocky results.

The video itself, at 640 x 480 pixels, is clear, detailed and smooth, even when played back on a remote laptop via Wi-Fi. Although the interface is simple, a little exploration reveals advanced tools, like motion control and the ability to record to an SD card.

Night vision also works well thanks to four infrared LEDs around the lens, and is activated automatically when light levels drop.

How do I access my Dlink camera in my browser?

Using mydlink Web Portal:.

Step 1: Log in to your mydlink account at http://eu.mydlink.com..

Step 2: Select your mydlink camera from the menu on the left-hand side to view live video..

Using the mydlink Lite App:.

How do I connect my DCS 932l to WIFI?

Press and hold the WPS button on your camera for about 6 seconds, then quickly press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi Access Point and hold for about 2 seconds. In about 1 minute, you can see the camera's status light changes to solid green, indicating it is connected to the Wi-Fi network. )

What is the resolution of the D Link DCS 930L?

Technical Specifications:.