![]() It was a lot more hoops to jump through than it should be, making it feel like a punishment for not having compatible a D-Link router (or being able to read WPS buttons). But once it was recognized by, I was able to activate Wi-Fi via the Web browser interface. Still skipping WPS setup, I couldn't get the Wi-Fi turned on via the app. Read Our Zmodo 720P HD Wireless Network IP Camera (ZH-IXA15-WC) Review Once found, you have to assign the camera a password, then can register the camera for remote access (meaning viewing via or in the app itself). It doesn't even mention Wi-Fi Protected Setup as an option! (It is.) The mydlink Lite iPhone app however has a "Find Local Cameras" option-perfect for seeking out a camera plugged into the router via Ethernet. The QuickStart instructions would have you think you must connect the camera to the router and launch a Windows or Mac desktop setup wizard. I don't have a D-Link router (just a high end Netgear Nighthawk), so I went another way. Not only will plugging the camera into an Ethernet port on the router assign Wi-Fi info, but it'll also register the camera with. Setup of the DCS-5020L, like other D-Link cameras such as the Cloud Camera 1150, is easiest if you own a modern D-Link router. Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test (Opens in a new window). Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. A green LED labeled PWR on front indicates when it's ready to go. When first powered up the camera goes through a full twist and turn to calibrate, then faces forward. If you don't have it sitting on a table or shelf, it can mount to a wall or ceiling with the included plastic bracket, which ads about 4 inches to the height. The DCS-5020L has a dome-like appearance, measuring 5 by 4 by 4 inches (HWD). The DCS-5020L is a decent camera at a decent price, but the PTZ adds little when compared to the high end graphics that can mimic pan/tilt/zoom in a camera like our Editor's Choice, the Dropcam Pro. Unfortunately, what you see in the movies remains ever elusive. ![]() ![]() I was not enthralled by the Compro Cloud Network Camera (TN600W), but had higher hopes for the D-Link Pan & Tilt Day/Night Network Cloud Camera (DCS-5020L) ($119.99 MSRP) as it has a completely different design and utilizes the established cloud service. That's never the case with consumer-level PTZ cameras. The experience of using a PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) camera should be like in the movies-all that range of motion should let you see anything in the room, up close, and in startling detail. No travel point settings for instant pan/tilt.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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