FAQ

SNMP is the Simple Network Management Protocol. It provides a way for network devices to communicate. In the protocol there is a manager device that uses SNMP to find out the status of devices on the network. These devices are called agents.

Normally, the manager makes a request to an agent, and the agent responds to this request. For example the manager asks the Goose for its temperature, the unit reads the temperature and sends this back to the manager.

The exception to this is SNMP traps. A trap is an alert sent by an agent to the manager about some abnormal condition. For instance, if the temperature on the unit leaves an acceptable range, the Goose can send an SNMP trap to the manager.

The login for telnet uses the username/password for Admin account access. If these fields are blank you will not be able to login. These values can be entered on the Configuration page.

Sometimes there is a problem with spaces being added to an input line. Try hitting backspace a few times before typing in the login username and password.

WxGoos Series I Only: A machine running a Windows OS works best. If using unix press control + enter when inputting a line.

The analog ports are a screw-type terminal block.

1. Strip insulation from wire ends. (minimum 1/2")
2. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to open each terminal.
3. Insert the sensor wire into the terminal underneath the screw.
4. Tighten the screw again to grip the wire into place

CAUTION: The negative-ground signal should to be connected to the "C" terminal. Positive signal voltage should be connected to a numbered terminal. If the polarity is wrong it could damage the Analog Input ports.

These jacks are actually RJ-12 ports. The RJ-12 has six conductors while phone jacks will have either two or four. All of the sensors, except the RTAF and RTAFH, can operate with a four-conductor RJ-11 connector. (The RTAF/RTAFH devices require additional power to operate, which is delivered via the extra two conductors on the full 6-wire RJ-12 jack.) Remote digital sensors can be attached to these jacks. Each sensor has a built-in 64 bit unique address. The sensors can have an aggregate cable length of up to 600'' total. Using appropriate splitters up to 16 digital sensors are supported.

Note: Not all climate monitors have Digital Sensor ports.

We recommend that you set up your goose by directly connecting it to a computer using the following steps:

1. Power the unit using the supplied power supply.
2. Ensure that the green power indicator is on. Soon after powering on, the green Ethernet status indicator will blink three times.
3. Connect the unit to a local system using a cross-over cable.
4. The orange Link indicator will turn on if a good link has been established. If the indicator does not light, then check the connections and/or try a new cross-over cable.
5. Configure the network card on your PC with these settings:
   
   IP Address: 192.168.123.100
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   Gateway: 192.168.123.1
   
   Note: More details are provided in another portion of this FAQ
6. Open a web browser and direct it to http://192.168.123.123

We recommend that you set up your goose by directly connecting it to a computer using the following steps:

1. Power the unit using the supplied power supply.
2. Ensure that the green power indicator is on. Soon after powering on, the green Ethernet status indicator will blink three times.
3. Connect the unit to a local system using a cross-over cable.
4. The orange Link indicator will turn on if a good link has been established. If the indicator does not light, then check the connections and/or try a new cross-over cable.
5. Configure the network card on your PC with these settings:
   
   IP Address: 192.168.123.100
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   Gateway: 192.168.123.1
   
   Note: More details are provided in another portion of this FAQ
6. Open a web browser and direct it to http://192.168.123.12

1. Click on the Start button.
2. Select the Control Panel. If the control panel is not an option you may need to choose Settings -> Control Panel.
3. Click on the Network Connections icon.
4. You should now see one of more icons that represent network cards installed on your system. Choose the network card you connected the Goose to and right click it and select Properties.
5. Find and double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
6. This opens a window that shows your current network card settings. It should like similar to the window shown. Make a note of the current settings, so that they can be restored later.
7. Ensure that "Use the following IP address" is selected and enter the following settings in the appropriate fields.

   IP Address: 192.168.123.100
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   Gateway: 192.168.123.1
   
   

8. ou can leave the DNS fields blank. Click the OK button on the TCP/IP window to save the changes. Then click OK on the Local Area Connection window to finalize the process.

Sensors
View sensor measurements along with graphs of historic data. Observe still images from webcams.

Alarms
Use this page to set alarm thresholds. Choose who gets alerts and how they will be notified.

Logging
Graph your choice of sensors and time span. Download log files and clear them when needed.

Display
Edit friendly names for internal and remote sensors. Set interface display options like temperature units (°C / °F).

Config
Configure features and services including SNMP, email, access accounts and IP webcams.

These instructions can also be found in the firmware zip file.

1. Download the latest firmware for your device from: www.itwatchdogs.com/downloads.shtml
2. Connect the unit with a CROSS-OVER cable to the computer that will be used for the update. Trying to update a unit not directly attached to a computer MAY damage the unit and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

3. Change your Network Interface Card''s (NIC) settings to the following:

   IP Address: 192.168.123.100
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   Gateway: 192.168.123.1

4. If you have enabled the built-in Windows firewall or any third-party firewall, disable it before continuing.
5. Extract the zip file to an easy to find location (ie a folder on your desktop or at the root level of your hard disk)
6. Open the folder in Windows Explorer.
7. Double-click on the ''updater.exe'' file and follow the on-screen instructions.
8. If everything works properly, the device should be available for use about two minutes after the update is complete.
9. Restore the NIC''s previous settings once the firmware update is complete.

Should you run into any trouble while updating, please DO NOT power-cycle your Goose. Contact ITWatchdogs at:

Phone: 512-257-1462
E-mail: support@itwatchdogs.co

Please email us with the unit''s Goose series (I or II) atsupport@itwatchdogs.com

We will send you a new password so you can access the unit to change the password.

If you aren''t sure of the series, this link should help.

• WeatherGoose unit running firmware version 2.51 or higher
• Computer with Internet Explorer 6.x or higher with Active enabled
• Windows XP/2000/Me

We have tested the ones we sell and those in the following list. Other webcams may work, but are not supported.

D-Link DCS: 900, 910, 950/950G, 2000, 3220/3220G, 3410, 3420, 5300/5300G, 6620

Axis: 205, 206

LinkSys: WVC200

Panasonic Webcams

Note: IP-based Webcams are not supported by WeatherDuck.

The Test Alarms feature can be used to turn the buzzer off remotely. The following step will lead you through this process.

1. Go to the Alarms tab.
2. Scroll down to the Test Alarms section.
3. Pick one of the internal sensors from the Sensors drop-down.
4. From the Alarm State drop-down, choose Buzzer.
5. Select Clear from the Trap Type drop-down.
6. Click on the Test button.
7. The buzzer should turn off in a few seconds.

This error is most commonly caused when the graphing routine cannot recognize or interpret a data point correctly.

This can be caused if the Goose is having trouble connecting to an NTP server. Check the time shown on the Goose''''''''s
web page in the upper-left corner; if the time shown is incorrect, or the unit says no NTP service is available, this is likely to
be the source of the problem. If your goose cannot access an external NTP server (due to, for example, being behind a
firewall), there is software available from AdjustTime.com that will allow a PC server to act as an NTP service.

1. Download your log data (only if you want to keep the data; otherwise, you can skip this step).
2. Clear the unit''s log history by going to the logs page, checking theclear log history box, then press the button
   marked save changes.
3. Your graphs should come back in a few minutes, once the unit has accumulated sufficient new data to begin graphing again.

Checkboxes let you select which sensors you want graphed. Use the Time Range drop-down to set the range of the
graph. The Y-axis shows the sensor values and the time is shown on the X-axis. The legend at the bottom shows relates
sensor name to color. Click the Update Graph button to generate a new graph.

On a unit with a LCD display, the checkboxes also control which sensors are displayed.

The logging frequency tells the unit how often to record a measurement. A low frequency saves data more often,
but at a cost of fewer days of saved data. Once the logs are filled, new data overwrites the old data. The text under
the graph tells how long measurements can be logged before data is replaced.

WxGoos Series II
The logging frequency is fixed, one measurement every 60 seconds.

WxGoos Series I
The logging frequency can be set to 15 to 250 seconds. Aftering editing the value, make sure to click the Save Changes button.

1. To change to Control access click on the Control tab. For Admin click on Configuration.
2. Enter the appropriate username/password for the appropriate account.
3. Click on the Logs tab and the Logging Frequency and Delete Log History checkbox should not longer be grayed out.

All the sensors are connected to a common serial bus. If one sensor goes down they may all go down if the bad sensor "jams" the bus or refuses to release it.

EM interference with the 1-wire signals could also be the cause. Check to see if the sensor cables are routed close to something that creates a lot of EM interference such as a generator, a large motor, or a large backup-battery charger.

Another source of interference is sensor wiring that runs parallel to the main power cables for any high current equipment such as an arc-welder, air compressor, or an HVAC unit.

Try rerouting the sensor wiring away from these sources to reduce interference. Another option is to attach a snap-on ferrite choke to the cable.

Check the environment the sensors are in to see if it is pushing them past their built-in limits. Temperatures below freezing can cause ice or condensation to form, creating shorts across the sensor terminals, making the sensor appear dead If the temperature exceeds the range of the sensor (-4° F to 122° F) it may show up as unplugged (WxGoos Series I only)

If the suggestions above don''t help then one of the sensors could be dead. Try disconnecting all sensors from the unit, then reconnecting them one at a time until you find the one that causes the problem. Once you have isolated the faulty sensor, disconnect it, and the other sensors should work normally.

Email support@itwatchdogs.com or call us for service and support options for the faulty sensor.

The list of friendly names includes all devices that are attached to the unit as well as those that were. This way if a device is unplugged and reattached later, the settings for the device are restored. However, these unplugged sensors count toward the 16 external sensors limit.

If you need to remove these to make room for other sensors, then check the "Remove all unplugged devices" checkbox and click Save Changes.

The alarm thresholds are grouped by the device they are assigned to. There is a separate section for each device. An alarm threshold has the following:

Sensor Name: Sensor to check
Low/High Trip: Lower boundary or upper boundary
Threshold: Value to compare against
Action Checkboxes: Actions to perform when tripped



To set a threshold, use the drop-downs to select the sensor name and whether the threshold value is a lower limit and upper. The alarm trips if the current value is below a low trip, or above a high trip. Set checkboxes to tell what should happen on a trip. The E-mail and Traps boxes will give the corresponding address if you mouse over them. Click Save Changes to finalize.

If you need more thresholds for a device hit "Add New Alarm" in that section.

To get rid of a threshold, select the sensor name "(REMOVE ALARM)" from the drop-down and click Save Changes.

The goose will send one email and/or trap when the value of the sensor exceeds the threshold, then another email and/or trap when the reading goes back into the norm.

Example: You set a high trip for temperature to 80°F. When the temperature rises to 81°F, a "tripped" alert is sent. Later, it falls to 79°F and another alert is sent. This is a "cleared" alert telling you that the sensor no longer past the boundary.

If the alarm is set to 80°F and the temperature is oscillating between 79-81°F this can result in large numbers of alerts being sent. To correct this, move the threshold a little past this range, to prevent the fluctuations from triggering excessively alerts. In this case you might want to adjust the threshold to 82°F or 83°F.

Note: It is a good practice to regularly test the alarms

Use the Send Test Email and Test SNMP Trap buttons.

WxGoos Series II: Bottom of Config > Monitoring page
WxGoos Series I: Bottom of Configuration page

Send test alert through the Test Alarms section (WxGoos Series I)

At the bottom of the Alarms page is the Test Alarms section. It''s used to send specific test alerts. The following instructions describe how to use this feature.

1. Select a sensor to test from the Sensors drop-down.
2. Choose the method of notification from the Alarm State drop-down.
3. Use the Trap Type drop-down to pick between trip or clear.
4. Click the Test button to send the notification.

Set a threshold exceeded by current conditons.

One method is to set a threshold that trips under the current conditions. For example, if the temperature is 75°F, then make an alarm threshold with a high trip of 70°F. The temperature exceeds the threshold, so the system will send an alert.
Note: Due to the nature of the system, you will not get a clear alert, if you now change the threshold to clear the alarm.

Water Sensor

Put the sensor in a container with water to trip an alarm. Let it dry to clear.

Note: If you aren''t receiving alerts, the Event Log is useful in troubleshooting.

he Event log is a chronological list of events that have taken place on the unit. This is where errors, and warnings are listed as well as alarm notifications. The Event Log is also useful for debugging email and SNMP issues.

WxGoos Series II

The Event Log is located under the Config > Event Log Tab. You can adjust the level of detail using the checkboxes in Memory Syslog, the section below the Event Log.

WxGoos Series I

The Event Log is located on the Alarms page. The default logging level is Verbose. To change this use the drop-down box to select the logging level and then click Set Mode.

You can edit these settings on the Config > Network page. This page is divided into two sections Network and Web Server. The Network section deals with Network and DNS configuration. The Web Server section is concerned with Services.

The Current Network Configuration shows what network settings are begin used and whether they come from DHCP or were entered by the user (Static). There are three configurations for the radio buttons, described below.

DHCP, DHCP for DNS

The unit gets the network setting (IP address, Subnet, Gateway) from DHCP and uses the DNS servers addresses also provided by DHCP. The climate monitor must be attached to a new network that supports this option. The input fields are ignored.

DHCP, Static DNS

The monitor get IP address, Subnet and Gateway through DHCP from the network. Enter the static IP address for Primary and Secondary DNS server in the input fields. The input fields for Network (IP, Subnet, Gateway) are ignored.

Static Network, Static DNS

The unit will use the static entries you provide for IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS Servers.

Use the Web Server section to configure services.

Protocols: Chose whether to allow HTTP, HTTPS or both (default)
HTTP Port: What port HTTP listens on (80 by default)
HTTPS Port: What port HTTPS listen on (443 by default)
Telnet Service: Turn on/off the Telent service

WxGoos Series II

This is configured on the Config > Admin page. The WxGoos Series II has two options for time-keeping. You can use the built-in Real Time Clock (RTC). Select "Manual - GMT" for Set Clock method. Enter and date and time. The RTC has power backup, so it can keep time even if power is disrupted.

The other option is to have the unit connect to a Time server through NTP. In this case, chose NTP Server under Set Clock method. Use "GMT to local" to enter the time zone offset (from GMT). Enter a primary and secondary NTP server.

WxGoos Series I

For the unit to know the date, it needs to be able to connect to an NTP server. The IP address for two servers can be entered. If these fields are left blank the unit will use the default addresses of 192.5.41.40 and 192.5.41.41. To adjust the time retrieved from the NTP server for time zone and/or Daylight Savings, use the "Time zone offset from GMT" field.

Use the Name and Password section to control access to the unit.

There are three levels of access accounts, Admin, Control, and View-only

Admin

The highest account is Admin, which allows full read/write access to each page on the unit.


Control
The second level of access is Control. This allows access to the Sensors, Logs and Control tab. Control access also lets the user change the logging frequency (WxGoos Series I only) and delete the logs from the Logging tab.

View-only
The lowest access level is View-only. The user can view the Sensors and Logging page. At the View-only level, the user can not change the logging frequency (WxGoos Series I only) nor delete log history on the Logging tab.

WxGoos Series II

1. Make sure the Camera has an IP address that the Goose can reach.
2. Use a browser to connect to the Goose.
3. Go to the Config > Monitoring page.
4. Near the bottom of the page is the Camera configuration section.
5. Enter the IP address of the camera in the Camera IP Address field.
6. Select the camera model using the drop-down list.
7. Click on Save Changes to save the camera configuration

WxGoos Series I

The WxGoose Series I needs to be running firmware version 2.51 or higher for DLink 950/950G to work.

1. Make sure the Camera has an IP address that the Goose can reach.
2. Use a browser to connect to the Goose.
3. Click on the Configuration tab.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the Camera Configuration.
5. Enter the IP address of the camera in the Camera IP Address field.
6. Select the camera model using the drop-down list.
7. Click on Save Changes to save the camera configuration

Information from the fields in this section is displayed in the footer of each web page. This information helps identify the Goose and the person responsible for its maintenance.

Three of these fields correspond to SNMP objects. These are Contact Email (sysContact), Device Location (sysLocation) and Device Description (sysName).

Note: Since these map to SNMP objects, they can be read and set through SNMP commands as well as the web interface.

1. To minimize possible issues, it is best to debug the unit by connecting it directly to a PC through a cross-over cable.
2. Check the connections to the unit and the network. The power and link indicators should both be on and stable. The activity light should blink periodically. If the power light is not on, check the connection on both ends. If the link light is out then check the network cable connections. A cross-over cable should be used for connecting directly to a computer and a straight-through should be used for connecting to a network.
3. Ensure the network card settings are appropriate for the IP address of the unit. The recommended network settings for a unit at the default IP address are:

   IP Address: 192.168.123.100
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   Gateway: 192.168.123.1

4. Try to contact the unit using ping, telnet or ftp. For instance at the default IP address these commands would look like the following:

   ping 192.168.123.123
   telnet 192.168.123.123
   ftp 192.168.123.123

   If the unit is not at the default IP then the correct IP address would need to be substituted for the 192.168.123.123.

5. If DHCP is enabled, the IP address for the unit may have changed. Check with the DHCP server to find out the current IP address for the unit.
6. If the IP address of the unit was changed by DHCP or by the Configuration tab, make sure to use the new IP address to connect to the unit.
7. WxGoos Series II: The default IP address (192.168.123.123) can be restored by holding down the IP Reset button for 20-30 seconds. WxGoos Series I: Even if the IP address was changed, the unit can still be reached at 192.168.123.123.
8. If the unit is still unreachable, it may be on a different subnet, could be blocked by a firewall, or a proxy could be preventing access. Try connecting the climate monitor to another PC.
   
   

Check the Event Log for email errors. This may help diagnose the problem. You will probably need refresh the page several times to see all of the messages.

WxGoos Series II: Make sure all of the checkboxes are selected for email in Syslog.
WxGoos Series I: Make sure the logging level is set to Verbose.
Try a numeric IP address for the SMTP Server IP address (and POP3 IP address if used).

The unit needs a From address to send an email. This address may need to have the same domain as the mail server.

There should only be one email address in each To field.

Some email servers require the POP3 fields to be filled in. If POP3 isn''t required these fields should be left blank.

If an Exchange server is being used, then it needs to be configured to allow 3rd party emails. There is a checkbox for this purpose in the Exchange server configuration.

Sometimes Exchange is setup to only accept emails from a list of IP address. The Goose may need to be added to the list.

A SNMP manager must be configured to receive traps from the unit. Most SNMP programs have a database of traps, they are monitoring for. The possible traps that can be sent by the unit must be added to this database. Some programs can take the unit MIB and extract the trap information. With other programs the trap data has to be entered manually.

A CSV file is included in the firmware zipfile of version 2.53 and higher. The CSV includes the OID''s for the unit as well as the information for each trap. Below is a list of issues that might stop you from getting traps from the unit.

1. See if there are errors in the Event Log.
2. Not all SNMP software is able to receive traps. Check if the software can receive version the appropriate SNMP version of traps.
3. Make sure the IP address configured on the unit, matches the IP address of the SNMP manager.
4. Ensure that the Trap Community String on the unit, corresponds to the community string expected by the manager.
5. On some SNMP software, you have to enable trap monitoring and SNMP requests.
6. Check the Event/Error Log on the SNMP Manager. Sometimes there is a list of unsolicted/unknown traps.

Note: This applies to WxGoos Series I only

When the airflow is reading higher than 20 or so in still air you may need to recalibrate. This can by done by:

1. Airflow is best detected when the AF sensor''s open end is pointed towards the object of interest. Keeping this in mind, place the AF sensor in a "still air" environment. The AF sensor should be plugged into the powered-on Goose unit. Let the AF sensor sit in the "still air" environment for at least 10 minutes while it collects data. "Still air" is an environment where airflow should be low to nonexistent. This level will then correspond roughly to a reading of 20 on the AF sensor.

2. Telnet into the Wxgoose device. Check the firmware on your Wxgoose. The firmware is located on the top right corner of the web page. If the firmware is version 2.30 or earlier, use this to login:

   login: admin
   password: mallard

   If your firmware is later than version 2.30 then you must create an administrator account and use that to login to telnet. You can create an administrator account through the ''config'' tab located on the top menu on the web page.

3. Once you are logged in telnet type in the command ''afcal'' and hit enter. A few messages should come up regarding ''devices found.'' At this point the AF sensor is calibrated, and you may exit the telnet session. The unit now needs to be rebooted for the new calibration to take affect.

To get meaningful temperature measurements, the temp-sensor/measurement system must be accurate, the temp sensor must be located where the temperature needs to be measured, and the temp sensor must be mounted or attached in such a way as to minimize stray thermal conduction.

Temperature sensors have a finite thermal mass, and must be connected to a measurement circuit in a way that permits some thermal conduction between the circuit and the sensor. In addition, most sensors have self-heating which is the heating of the sensor due to the electrical power that the sensor itself dissipates. The temperature rise seen on the MiniGoose is not due to self-heating, it is due to thermal conduction from the web server.

The effect of thermal mass is to delay the response of the sensor to a change in temperature and to filter out any rapid changes in temperature. This is often specified as a thermal time constant which is a measure of the time it takes the sensor to respond fully to a step change in the temperature. The DS18B20 does not specify a thermal time constant but I expect it to be on the order of a minute or more. Attaching the sensor to a circuit board or cable will increase the thermal time constant. The thermal time constant is also a function of the humidity and air speed.

For remote temperature probes, we rely on the manufacturer of the DS18B20 for the accuracy of the sensor (+/-0.5° C over -10-85° C). Because it has a digital output no accuracy is lost in the measurement system (the Goose). By its design, the customer can locate the sensor where they want to measure the temperature. However, there are a few problems that can arise when locating the sensor. First, the cable must be routed to the location of the sensor and because the cable is thermally coupled to the sensor it can act as a heat sink or source for the sensor. This means that if the cable is routed through a hot or cold area, or against hot or cold surfaces, it can affect the temperature readings.

Secondly, the method of attaching the sensor can be critical. If it is attached to a surface or object, the temperature measurements may be more related to the temperature of the surface or object than the surrounding air. In addition, hot-spots (and occasionally cold-spots) can develop, especially inside cabinets. It is best to mount the sensor by clamping the cable some distance from the sensor and using the stiffness of the wire cable to hold the sensor in place. Hanging the sensor has the same effect. Unless the customer specifically wants to measure for hot-spots the sensor should be placed in moving air, preferably air that is being forced to move with a fan.

The internal temp sensor on the Goose and other products suffers from all of the effects mentioned above, but still can be useful for detecting temperature related problems if accuracy and location are not critical aspects of the measurement. Ensuring good air flow across the front of the unit will improve the quality of the internal temperature measurement.

Peak volts, low volts, amps, watts, power factor and kilowatt-hours consumed.

Volts can range from 100 to 280 VAC (volts AC).

Amperage can go as high as 30 amps but the cables available are only rated for 20 amps.

1. Connect the D-Link to a local system with the supplied Ethernet cable.
2. Power the camera with the power supply that came with the camera.
3. Make sure both the Power and Link lights are on.

1. Run the CD that came with the camera.
2. Select Install Software.
3. Click on Installation Wizard.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

DCS-950: During this process a program called ffdshow is installed. Included in the ffdshow files is the video codec required to view the video emails sent by the camera. This codec needs to be installed on all systems where the videos may be viewed, which can be done by installing ffdshow on those systems.

1. Run the DCS-950 Series SetupWizard. It may take a minute to load.
2. Click on Wizard to start configuring the camera.
3. Enter the username and password. The default is admin for both fields.
4. Select Next to bring up the Set IP Address screen.
5. Enter the IP address for the camera in the fields.
6. Click Next when finished.
7. Select Restart to save changes and wait for the camera to reboot.
8. In a few minutes the first screen of the setup should show up. Make sure the camera appears in the window on the right and has the correct IP address.
9. If it doesn''t show up select Search.
10. If the IP address shown is incorrect then start over at step 2 and try setting the IP again.

Internet Explorer 6.x or higher with ActiveX enabled is required to login to the camera. Refer to Enabling ActiveX, the last section of this document, for more information.

1. Type the IP address of the camera into Internet Explorer.
2. On the login screen, see if there is a warning at the top, about refusing to download an ActiveX program. Click on this and download it.
3. Enter the username and password. The default is admin for both.
4. Click Apply to login

To find out what version the camera is running, do the following:

1. Login to the camera.
2. Click the setup button.
3. Select the Status Tab.
4. Under Server Status is the firmware version number.
   
   If the firmware version is 1.02 or lower, then the firmware will need to be updated. The following steps will guide you through the update process.

1. Download the newest firmware at http://support.dlink.com
2. Login to the camera.
3. Select setup.
4. Click on the Tools tab.
5. Pick firmware from the buttons on the left side of the screen.
6. Use the browse button to open a Choose File window.
7. Select the new firmware file, downloaded in step.
8. Click the Apply button to start the update. This will take several minutes.
9. The screen will change and give you a Restart option. Select it.
10. Click the Login button, once the Restart countdown finishes.
11. Check the firmware version to make sure it updated correctly.

The first step is to configure the motion detection settings. The following steps cover the basic setup. Consult the camera manual for additional information.

1. Login to the camera.
2. Click on the Setup button.
3. Select the Tools Tab.
4. Pick Motion Detection on the left of the screen.
5. Check the Motion checkbox.
6. Click on the Zone1-3 buttons to view the motion detection region boxes.
7. Use the sliders to set the sensitivity and percentage for each region.
8. Select OpenMSD to preview the motion detected in each region.
9. Save the settings when done.
10. Click on Tools to go back to the previous menu.
    
    Now that the motion detection is configured, the email settings can be entered. Below are the steps needed to setup email.

1. Select Trigger on the left side of the screen.
2. Check the By Email checkbox.
3. If a username and password is needed, fill in these fields and check the checkbox next to them.
4. Fill in the remaining input fields.
5. You can select Test to test the configuration, but it still may work even if the test fails.
6. Click on Apply to save the changes.

If the camera detects enough motion to trigger an alarm it will send an email to the set email address. Then the camera waits for a certain period of time before it can detect and send another email. This wait period is controlled by the Motion Detection Skip Set Time input field.

To test the configuration, wave something in front of the camera to set off the motion detection. Wait a few moments and check the appropriate email address for an alert email from the camera

To setup the DLink camera, ActiveX must be enabled. Depending on the Internet Security settings, ActiveX is normally enabled. However, some consider ActiveX to be too much of a security risk and disable it. A way around this is create a list of trusted sites and enable ActiveX for those sites only. Below are instructions for both enabling ActiveX for all sites and just for the Trusted sites. Consider the security risks before changing the security settings.

Security Settings to Medium

Enabling ActiveX for Trusted sites:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on Tools in the menu bar.
3. Select Internet Options.
4. Select the Security Tab.
5. Make sure that the Internet icon is selected.
6. If the security is set to Medium, then ActiveX is enabled and the camera should work. If the setting is something else, then click Default and you should see the level change to Medium. Refer to figure 1.
7. Click the OK button at the bottom of the screen to save the changes

Changing Settings for Trusted Sites

Enabling ActiveX for all sites:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Choose Tools from the menu.
3. Select Internet Options.
4. Select the Security Tab.
5. Click on the Trusted Sites icon.
6. Move the security slider to the left to Medium. If there is no slider then click on Default Level to get one. This can be seen in Figure 2.
7. In the middle of this window and to the right is the button Sites. Select it.
8. Uncheck "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone".
9. Enter the IP address of the DLink in the first input field.
10. Click Add to put the camera IP in the list of Trusted sites. Refer to Figure 3.
11. Select OK to close this window.
12. Click OK at the bottom of the Security page to save the settings.

Adding Camera IP to Trusted Sites List