D-Link DCS-5300

61D-Link DCS-5300 User Manual
Q: Can the Network Camera be setup as a PC-cam on a computer?
A: No, the Network Camera is used only on an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310,
can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam).
Q: Can the Network Camera be connected to the network if it consists of only private IP addresses?
A: The Network Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP addresses.
Q: Can the Network Camera be installed and work if a rewall exists on the network?
A: If a rewall exists on the network, port 80 is open for ordinary data communication. The DCS-5300 uses port 5001
for control and synchronization, port 5002 for streaming audio and port 5003 for streaming video. These ports (or the
ports you specify from the Advanced Tab in the Conguration screen if you change the default ports) need to be
opened on the rewall. Please refer to page 27 for more information.
Q: Why am I unable to access the Network Camera from a web browser?
A1: If a router or rewall is used on the network, the correct ports for the DCS-5300 may not be congured on the
router or rewall. To correct the problem, you need to determine if the DCS-5300 is behind a router or rewall and if
the router or rewall is properly congured for the ports the DCS-5300 is using. Refer to Page 27 for help in opening
the correct ports on a router or rewall for use with the DCS-5300.
A2: Other possible problems might be due to the network cable. Try replacing your network cable. Test the network
interface of the product by connecting a local computer to the unit, utilizing a Ethernet crossover cable. If the problem
is not solved the Network Camera might be faulty.
Q: Why does the Network Camera work locally but not externally?
A1: This might be caused by network rewall protection. The rewall may need to have some settings changed in
order for the Network Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN. Check with the Network Administrator for your
network.
A2: Make sure that the Network Camera isn’t conicting with any Web server you may have running on your
network.
A3: The default router setting might be a possible reason. Check that the conguration of the router settings allow the
Network Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN. Please refer to page 27 for more information.