Editorial Review:Product Description:D-Link is pleased to introduce the D-Link SECURICAM Network DCS-950 Internet Network Camera, a full-featured surveillance system that connects to an Ethernet broadband network to provide remote high-quality audio and video.You can access and control the DCS-950 Internet Network Camera using Internet Explorer version 6. As you watch and listen remotely to video and sound obtained by the DCS-950, you can take snapshots or record directly from the Web browser to a local hard drive without installing any software, making it ideal for capturing any moment no matter where you are.Get even more recording flexibility. Now you can configure the DCS-950 to record to 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-950 is capable of capturing video in rooms with minimal lighting, making it ideal for use at night time.The DCS-950 Internet Network Camera adheres to the Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) specification which allows computers running Windows XP/Me to recognize the DCS-950 and automatically add it to the network. The DCS-950 can be accessed and viewed from 'My Network Places' as a device on the network.
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OK for the price
I have 4 of these cameras and they are all running under IP View SE. They run for weeks until they need to be resetted (one of them is a wireless and that one crashes way too often). For the price, these cameras get the job done. Now for the internet viewing....
I am fairly knowledgeable with computers and networking, but something is awfully wrong here. I have 12 D-Link internet cameras. Some of them can be viewed online, some cannot. Same with these 4. Some works, some do not. It is such a hassle to get some of these to work. I had to set up virtual servers/IP forwarding on the router for each of the cameras. Seriously, sometimes works, sometimes do not. I've called the TS so many times and have not gotten all the cameras to work. So, I decided to use Ultra VNC and view what's on the computer....so far that is the easiest and best way if you have a computer where the cameras are. Networking issues are just way to complicated for most of us and DLink should not have made it SO HARD. But, these are probably the cheapest cameras you could get. Compare to older models, these have MIC and sharp pictures which exceeds my expectation for a security camera. Also it's nice to see that DLink have come up with IP View SE and better programs...couple years ago these programs were terrible..
With these cameras and a 500gb HD for recording, they do their job well. I have already caught some trouble makers at the work place...
For the price, it is a bargain.
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Needs work
I purchased this camera in order to download/record video for viewing later. The camera is great however I have had a lot of difficulty getting the audio and video in-synch. Still not sure what the problem is.
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It is good for security!
I have another Dlink camera without voice and this one. DCS-950 is better. It works a bit slower at the beginning but I like both cameras and I have been using them as security cameras. I really recommend. I have bought used one but it works fine.
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Buggy, horrible support
The software is a bit buggy and dealing with d-link support is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. The motion detection alarm does not work in the ipview se program, and dlink support was WAY less than helpful. I think they know it is a bug but refuse to admit it.
That said, the camera works mostly as advertised (except the software bugs). If you buy this, pray you don't end up having to call dlink for help -- you won't get any.
EDIT and update: the video constantly drops out and goes black. Support replaced mine with a refurbished older model (I am still very upset about this). This one also exhibits the same dropout problem. After further research, it seems that these cameras have an overheating problem which causes these dropouts. It's a defective design and i would avoid at all costs. Amazon won't let you change the star rating, but know I CHANGE MY RATING TO ZERO STARS.
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Works as described...if you know what you're doing.
As I read product reviews, not just for this item but for other technology items, it occurs to me that many of the comments describing difficulty are often from people who likely don't understand basic networking principles. This is compounded by the documentation included with most D-Link products, including this camera. While not horrific, the documentation could be much better. The help pages accessed within the camera's web server itself are written in less than perfect english, and aren't detailed.
That said, I own two of these cameras, and they do work, if you understand a few networking concepts. Most importantly, you really need to understand IP assignments, port forwarding/port changing, Dynamic DNS, etc. If you don't, you're not going to get a lot of assistance from the camera itself. Yes, it can work right out of the box, and quickly, but if you run into special circumstances - such as the need to change a port number within the camera, forward a port, open a port in your router, or set up Dynamic DNS to view the camera through the web...you should probably grab your nearest computer geek and enlist his or her help.
The latest firmware seems to be more stable (1.07 I believe as of this writing - and here's a tip, when all else fails, try updating your camera with the latest firmware!), and the features are probably adequate for most users. You can record all the time, on a schedule, or via motion detection. One nice feature of the motion detection is the ability to "draw" a box on the camera's image to indicate what percentage of that box must be changed (it works by pixel changes) before motion recording is activated. It does work, but you need to fiddle with the sensitivity settings to find the sweet spot. Night time images are ok (but you may have to manually change the brightness settings at night)...for a lower priced IP camera, you're not going to get infrared vision, so don't expect it.
There are a couple features I'd like to see added to the camera/firmware, such as the ability to specify how long a recording should occur after motion is triggered, and the ability to shut off the microphone permanently as the administrator. As it is, if you create a guest account that can log onto your camera, the guest can turn the audio off and on (for their session) - not good if you don't want non-administrators to hear your audio.
If your camera will be placed somewhere where a power outlet isn't handy, I can confirm that the D-Link Power Over Ethernet (PoE) adapter works fine with this camera - you can find it here on Amazon as well. Just keep in mind that you'll still need to plug the PoE adapter into a wall outlet somewhere, and into your router.
Overall, this camera provides adequate value for the price, despite a few shortcomings.
