D-Link Securicam Network DCS-950G Wireless Internet Camera

by D-Link

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 5 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006GDCD0
• Item model number: DCS-950G
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The D-Link Securicam Network DCS-950G Wireless Internet Camera provides the ultimate in full-surveillance security performance and convenience. Using 802.11g wireless technology, the DCS-950G transfers video and audio directly to your computer, allowing you to take snapshots or record audio directly from the Web browser to a local hard drive without installing any software. Security doesn't get any more straightforward or convenient than this.

Using Internet Explorer 6.0, you can watch and listen to what the DCS-950G captures. For more recording flexibility, you can configure the camera to record to a network-attached storage (NAS), eliminating the need to set up a dedicated computer for storing recorded video.

With 0.5 lux light sensitivity, the DCS-950G is capable of capturing video in rooms with minimal lighting, making it ideal for use at night time. The DCS-950G also features a motion detector that sends e-mail alerts and triggers recording to hard drive once motion is detected. By adhering to the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) standards, computers running Windows XP/Me will recognize the DCS-950G and automatically add it to your network. The DCS-950G can then be seamlessly accessed and viewed from "My Network Places" just like any other device. A "Site Survey" tool allows users to easily find wireless networks within the range of the camera. And by signing up with one of the many free Dynamic DNS services available on the Internet, you can assign an easy-to-remember name and domain to the camera (e.g., www.mycamera.myddns.com). This allows you to remotely access your camera without having to remember the IP address, even if it has been changed by your Internet Service Provider.

Virtually everything you need to get started is included in this package. Simple installation procedures, along with the built-in Web-based interface, offer easy integration into your network environment. Powerful surveillance software is included to enhance the monitoring and management of the DCS-950G, allowing you to archive video straight to the hard drive, play back video, monitor up to four cameras on a single screen, and set up motion detection to trigger video/audio recording and send e-mail alerts. The DCS-950G is a cost-effective and versatile security solution for any home or business.

What's in the Box
DCS-950G camera, Cat5 Ethernet cable, 802.11g antenna, power adapter, camera stand with mounting hardware, CD-ROM with software and manual, and quick installation guide.

Product Description

The D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-950G Wireless Internet Camera is a full-featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet or wireless broadband network to provide remote monitoring over the Internet. As you watch and listen remotely to video and sound obtained by the DCS-950G, you can take snapshots or record to a local hard drive directly from the Web browser without installing any software The DCS-950G is ideal for capturing any moment no matter where you are. For added flexibility, you can set up the DCS-950G to record to network-attached storage, eliminating the need to set up a dedicated computer for storing recorded video. The D-Link DCS-950 Internet Camera is a cost-effective, yet powerful security solution for your home or business.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DCS950g - has some tricks., June 26, 2005

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Joshua King - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link Securicam Network DCS-950G Wireless Internet Camera (Personal Computers)

Great camera but it is a bit slow to set-up.
My main issue was that I use Firefox, but the camera will only log in using the Inernet Explorer window. They don't tell you this on the instructions and it still gives you the login panel - but it just says done and won't connect you to the camera.

When you iron out these problems its a great camera a little tricky to focus and the view angle is quite small but it is easy to move to any location and you get a great image.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Tricky to Set Up, March 9, 2006

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DrX (International Space Station) - See all my reviews

This review is from: D-Link Securicam Network DCS-950G Wireless Internet Camera (Personal Computers)

Why does this camera have to be so difficult to set up and use? All it is, is a camera and some firmware!
My experience has been terrible with this thing. Sometimes I see its IP on the network, sometimes I don't. Sometimes I can get access to the setup page, most times I get an IP error. This would be ok if I was a novice, but I run our network at work, so know exactly how this thing should work.. and one word sums it up: FLAKEY! The wireless is sometimes up sometimes down. And don't get me started on the motion-detection (the main reason for buything it). I put it to 1 (out of 100),. point the camera to the wall, or some other very still vista, and it constantly gets tripped, and starts to record. I will look into this more, maybe there is something I am missing.
But why should I have to!? This thing should work out of the box. Simple buttons which say 'start camera', 'stop camera', 'engage motion detection' etc.
It's only due to my geeky persevering nature that I am continuing to try to beat this damn thing into working properly. I pity a civilian buying this thing and trying to use it.
If you can find another similarly-priced & featured camera, buy it instead.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great With 1.07 Firmware, February 10, 2007

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J. Carpenter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link Securicam Network DCS-950G Wireless Internet Camera (Personal Computers)

I just purchased this camera and noticed upon install that new firmware is now available. Many others had posted that bugs existed in old firmware. I immediately updated the firmware with no problems - please note only to update firmware when the camera is connected to a hard wired network - do not update firmware over wireless. Since updating the firmware, I've found the camera to be very reliable, sharp image with manual focus lens, and easy to set up with dynamic dns for viewing via a regular web address via the internet. I have seen no other wireless color cameras on the market in this price range that also include audio. This is a great buy for home security, baby monitoring, remote vacation home monitoring, and other uses. Enjoy!