D-Link DCS-2103 – HD Cube Network Camera with 1MP CMOS, H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG, DI/DO, microSD & ONVIF
Overview:
• The D-Link DCS-2103 is an HD Cube Network Camera designed for home, office, and small business surveillance.
• It features a 1/4” 1 Megapixel progressive CMOS sensor and supports HD video resolution up to 1280 × 800 / 1280 × 720 at up to 30 fps.
• The camera is a complete standalone network camera with built-in CPU and web server, allowing it to transmit video over the network without requiring a traditional webcam system.
• Motion detection, privacy mask zones, time stamp, text overlays, and configurable image settings make it suitable for flexible monitoring applications.
• The DCS-2103 supports simultaneous H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG compression for different recording and viewing requirements.
• It includes DI/DO interface, microSD card slot, built-in microphone, and audio output jack for external device integration and audio monitoring.
• ONVIF compliance, Samba client, 3GPP mobile surveillance, and D-ViewCam support allow integration into small surveillance systems and centralized camera management.
Key Features:
• HD Cube Network Camera
• 1/4” 1 Megapixel progressive CMOS sensor
• HD resolution up to 1280 × 800 / 1280 × 720
• Up to 30 fps video streaming
• Simultaneous H.264 / MPEG-4 / MJPEG compression
• JPEG still image support
• 10× digital zoom
• Fixed 3.45 mm lens
• F2.0 aperture
• 66° diagonal field of view
• Configurable image size, quality, frame rate, and bit rate
• Configurable shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, and sharpness
• Configurable motion detection windows
• 3 configurable privacy mask zones
• Time stamp and text overlays
• 1 Digital Input / 1 Digital Output
• microSD card slot
• Built-in microphone
• 3.5 mm audio output jack
• ONVIF compliant
• Samba client support
• 3GPP mobile surveillance support
• Event upload via HTTP, SMTP, or FTP
• D-ViewCam software support up to 32 cameras
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DCS-2103
• Product Type: HD Cube Network Camera
• Image Sensor: 1/4” 1 Megapixel Progressive CMOS Sensor
• Video Resolution 16:9: 1280 × 800, 1280 × 720, 800 × 450, 640 × 360, 480 × 270, 320 × 176, 176 × 144 up to 30 fps
• Video Resolution 4:3: 1024 × 768, 800 × 600, 640 × 480, 480 × 360, 320 × 240, 176 × 144 up to 30 fps
• Video Compression: Simultaneous H.264 / MPEG-4 / MJPEG
• Still Image Format: JPEG
• Lens Focal Length: 3.45 mm Fixed Lens
• Aperture: F2.0
• Digital Zoom: 10×
• Minimum Illumination: 1.0 lux
• Angle of View: 57.8° Horizontal / 37.8° Vertical / 66° Diagonal
• Image Features: Configurable Image Size, Quality, Frame Rate, Bit Rate, Motion Detection Windows, Privacy Mask Zones, Time Stamp, Text Overlays
• Audio Support: G.726
• Audio Interface: Built-in Microphone, 3.5 mm Audio Output Jack
• External Interface: 1 DI / 1 DO
• Storage: microSD Card Slot
• Network Protocols: IPv4, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP Client, NTP Client, DNS Client, DDNS Client, SMTP Client, FTP Client, HTTP/HTTPS, Samba Client, PPPoE, UPnP Port Forwarding, RTP/RTSP/RTCP, IP Filtering, 3GPP, IGMP, ONVIF
• Security: Administrator and User Group Protection, Password Authentication
• Event Management: Motion Detection, Event Upload via HTTP/SMTP/FTP, Multiple Event Notifications, Multiple Recording Methods
• Remote Management: Web Browser Configuration, Snapshot/Video Clip Saving to Local Hard Drive or NAS
• Mobile Support: Pocket PC or Mobile Phone with 3GPP Playback Support
• Software Support: D-ViewCam Management Software up to 32 Cameras
• Power Input: 5V DC / 1.2A
• Maximum Power Consumption: 2W
• Weight: 68 g
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% Non-condensing
Applications:
• Indoor home surveillance
• Small office monitoring
• Reception, corridor, entrance, and room monitoring
• Event-based recording and alerts
• Local recording using microSD card
• External alarm integration using DI/DO
• Audio monitoring with built-in microphone
• Snapshot and video clip saving to NAS
• ONVIF-compatible monitoring systems
• Multi-camera monitoring using D-ViewCam software
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for indoor monitoring applications that need an HD cube IP camera with microSD storage, DI/DO integration, audio support, and ONVIF compatibility.
• Suitable for offices, small shops, receptions, corridors, and basic indoor surveillance projects.
• Good option when H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG compression, NAS saving, and D-ViewCam multi-camera management are required.
• For professional CCTV projects requiring higher resolution, PoE, night vision, or outdoor installation, Connect Gates recommends using newer Full HD PoE IP cameras with NVR recording.