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Software => D-ViewCam => Topic started by: egonvdv on October 23, 2012, 03:27:04 AM

Title: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: egonvdv on October 23, 2012, 03:27:04 AM

Presently have DCS-2121 cameras that record directly to network/samba.

Now bought the DCS-932L , but to my surprise it does not support samba.

I know the d-viewcam software allows to record to a network,
but in order to do that should my pc stay on?

Meaning; should the d-view sofware run, or will it upload the settings to the camera,
which will then record directly to the network?

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: JavaLawyer on October 23, 2012, 04:37:31 AM

Unfortunately, the DCS-932L does not have the capacity to record video without the aid of a PC running the D-ViewCam software.  

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: egonvdv on October 23, 2012, 05:19:23 AM

that's what i figured.
i wrote do d-link (france) who say there is not intention to offer Samba in future firmware...
So i can send my cameras back... i find it very very strange, especially as it's just a software feature
(not hardware...) :(

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: JavaLawyer on October 23, 2012, 05:56:49 AM

Some of the newer model cameras, e.g. DCS-942L, have an on-board flash memory card for internal recording. D-Link also sells the DNR-322L Two Bay mydlink™ NVR, which offers direct recording from mydlink enabled cameras without the need for a client PC.

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: egonvdv on October 24, 2012, 05:45:10 AM

I'll check the 322 out.

on board recording is no use either as i want the recordings to be safe (hidden somewhere) in case of a breakin.

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: JavaLawyer on October 24, 2012, 06:01:23 AM

Here are some links to get you started:

• D-Link USA Website - DNR-322L (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/view/network-video-recorder/dnr-322l-cloud-network-video-recorder)
• mydlink Website - DNR-322L (https://www.mydlink.com/product/DNR322L)

You can download the full DNR-322L manual on the mydlink website support section.

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: egonvdv on October 25, 2012, 05:05:44 AM

Well i basically have this already (router with HD connected to it)
guess i'll stick with my old DCS-2121's right now.
thanks anycase your input

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: JavaLawyer on October 25, 2012, 05:07:47 AM

No problem. Glad to help. ;)

Title: Re: Does D-viewcam software need to run in order to record to network drive?
Post by: JavaLawyer on November 02, 2012, 08:58:10 AM

We created a new DNR-322L board here (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=349.0).