How do I configure recording to the Micro SD card on my DCS-942L?

To setup recording to the Micro SD Card, configuration must be performed within the Web Interface of the DCS-942L. This can be done using the Cameras IP address or using the mydlink web portal.


Option 1: mydink Portal

Step 1: Go to www.mydlink.com and log into your account

Step 2: Select your DCS-942L and click on the Settings Tab



Step 3: Click on Advanced Settings



Option 2: Using the Camera IP Address
Note: If you already know the IP address of your DCS-942L, skip to the next section "Configuring your DCS-942L for recording"

Step 1: Launch the Install Wizard for the DCS-942L

Step 2: Click Next until the wizard searches for your camera

Step 3: When found, record the IP address of the camera you want to configure for recording.




Configuring your DCS-942L for recording

Step 1: Open your internet browser and type the IP address of your DCS-942L into the address bar

Step 2: When prompted, enter your username and password for the camera (The default username is admin and there is no password)

Step 3: Click on the Setup Tab and then click on SD Management on the left side



Note: You must format the installed SD card to allow the DCS-942L to read it. Formatting will cause all data on the SD card to be erased.

Step 4:  Click on Format SD Card



Step 5: Click on SD Recording:



Step 6: Configure recording to the SD

• Check to Enable
• Trigger by:
  • Always- Record 24/7
  • Motion: Record only when motion is enabled (Note: Motion detection must be configured)
  • Schedule: Record on user-defined schedule
• Recording type:
• Snapshot: Record my taking snap shots
• Video: Record by capturing video
• Recording Length: Specify how long each video file will be (1-6 minutes per file)

• SD Card:
  • Keep free Space: Specify how much space to leave on the SD Card (Will always leave this much room on SD Card)
  • Cyclic: Selecting this option will cause the oldest folder/files to be deleted when space is needed for more recording.

Click Save Settings

Viewing/Playback

Playback can be done directly from the mydlink portal or you can download the files to a computer for local playback.

Viewing on mydlink Portal

Step 1: Log into your mydlink account at www.mydlink.com

Step 2: Select your DCS-942L

Step 3: Click on Playback



Step 4: Select the record date and Click GO



Step 5: Select the recording to playback



Local Playback/Downloading

Step 1: Click on the Setup Tab and SD Management on the left Side



Step 2: Select the day of recording (under Name)



Step 3: Select the file to view/download



Step 4: Choose to open or save the file



Note: You must have a video player installed on your computer to playback the file (ie. Windows Media Play/VLC)