LINKSYS WVC54GC Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera User Manual Book

LINKSYS LLC Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Book

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Internet Video CameraWireless-GWVC54GCUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gCompact
Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this User GuideThe user guide to the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section.This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Camera.word: definition.This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Camera.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Camera.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure DescriptionWVC54GC-UG-50907A JLWARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4Introduction 4Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes 4Network Layout 4Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6Camera LED 6Camera Head 6Camera Reset Button 6Camera Ports 7Camera Stand 7Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup 8Overview 8Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8Moving the Camera to a Different Network 9Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 10Setup Wizard 10Placement Options 19Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 21Overview 21Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 21Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 23Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service 33Overview 33Introduction 33
Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 33SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 43Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 45Overview 45How to Access the Web-based Utility 45View Video 46Setup 47Help 60Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61Common Problems and Solutions 61Frequently Asked Questions 63Appendix B: Wireless Security 66Security Precautions 66Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 66Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 69Appendix D: Windows Help 70Appendix E: Glossary 71Appendix F: Specifications 77Appendix G: Warranty Information 79Appendix H: Regulatory Information 80Appendix I: Contact Information 84
Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Camera LED 6Figure 3-2: Camera Tilting Feature 6Figure 3-3: Reset Button 6Figure 3-4: Camera in Standing Position 7Figure 3-5: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 7Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen 10Figure 5-2: End User License Agreement Screen 10Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 11Figure 5-4: Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen 11Figure 5-5: Power on the Camera Screen 12Figure 5-6: Check the LED Screen 12Figure 5-7: Cameras Found Screen 13Figure 5-8: Login Screen 13Figure 5-9: Basic Settings Screen 13Figure 5-10: Network Settings Screen 14Figure 5-11: IP Settings Screen 14Figure 5-12: Mode Settings Screen 15Figure 5-13: Wireless Settings Screen 15Figure 5-14: Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen 16Figure 5-15: Security Settings - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 16Figure 5-16: Review New Settings Screen 17Figure 5-17: Confirm New Settings Screen 17Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen 18Figure 5-19: Stand Option 19Figure 5-20: Camera in Standing Position 19Figure 5-21: Wall Mount Option 20
Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraFigure 5-22: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 20Figure 5-23: Wall-Mount Slots 20Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Screen 21Figure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility - Welcome Screen 21Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location Screen 22Figure 6-4: Ready to Install the Program Screen 22Figure 6-5: InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen 22Figure 6-6: Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon 23Figure 6-7: Main Screen 23Figure 6-8: Add Camera - LAN Screen 24Figure 6-9: Add Camera - Internet Screen 25Figure 6-10: View Video Screen 26Figure 6-11: Delete Camera Screen 27Figure 6-12: Change Settings Screen 27Figure 6-13: Scheduled Recordings Screen 28Figure 6-14: Files Screen 29Figure 6-15: Recorded Files Screen 29Figure 6-16: Motion Detection Files Screen 29Figure 6-17: Window Showing SnapShot Folders 30Figure 6-18: Motion Detection Settings Screen 30Figure 6-19: Utility Settings Screen 31Figure 7-1: SoloLink Service 33Figure 7-2: SoloLink Welcome Screen 33Figure 7-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen 34Figure 7-4: SoloLink for Convenience Screen 34Figure 7-5: Check Connections Screen 35Figure 7-6: Cameras Found Screen 35Figure 7-7: Login Screen 36Figure 7-8: SoloLink DDNS Screen 36Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection Screen 37
Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraFigure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen 37Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen 38Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen 39Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen 39Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen 40Figure 7-15: Payment Screen 40Figure 7-16: Verification Screen 40Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen 41Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen 41Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen 42Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Screen 42Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information 43Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome 43Figure 7-23: Web Utility Login Screen 43Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS Screen 44Figure 7-25: Find Available Port Screen 44Figure 8-1: Camera’s Default IP Address 45Figure 8-2: Web-based Utility Welcome 45Figure 8-3: Security Warning Screen 46Figure 8-4: View Video Screen 46Figure 8-5: Web Utility Login Screen 47Figure 8-6: Basic Screen 47Figure 8-7: Basic - Device Settings Screen 48Figure 8-8: Basic - LAN and Wireless Settings Screen 48Figure 8-9: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Screen 49Figure 8-10: Wireless Security - WEP Screen 49Figure 8-11: Image Screen 50Figure 8-12: Administrator Screen 52Figure 8-13: Upgrade Firmware Screen 52Figure 8-14: Users Screen 53
Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraFigure 8-15: SoloLink DDNS Screen 54Figure 8-16: New User Registration Screen 54Figure 8-17: Password Request Screen 54Figure 8-18: SoloLink Screen, continued 55Figure 8-19: Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account 55Figure 8-20: Device Removal Screen 55Figure 8-21: Find Available Port Screen 56Figure 8-22: Options Screen 57Figure 8-23: Options Screen, continued 57Figure 8-24: Motion Detection Screen 57Figure 8-25: Status Screen 59Figure 8-26: User Help Screen 60Figure 8-27: Administrator Help Screen 60Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Screen 69
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. This Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep an eye on your home, your kids, your workplace—whatever’s important to you.How does the Camera do all of this? Unlike standard “web cams” that require an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-G (802.11b) networking, or over 10/100 Ethernet cable. The advanced MPEG-4 video compression produces a high-quality, high-framerate, up to 320 x 240 audio/video stream.The Internet Video Camera’s unique form-factor and wireless connectivity allows you to mount it on a wall nearly anywhere, or slip it into its included stand for desktop use. Once it’s connected to your home network, you can “see what it sees” from any PC in the house, while the audio/video stream is secured from the outside world, hidden behind your Router. If you want the video to be visible from outside your home network, you can open an appropriate port on the Router, and then create password-protected accounts to manage access to the Camera, or leave it wide open for the world to see. The SoloLink DDNS Service (trial sign-up included) lets you access your Camera using an easy-to-remember “name”, even if your home Internet connection uses a dynamic IP address.You can also turn on Security Mode, which tells the Camera to send you an e-mail message with a short video attached to up to three e-mail addresses whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the situation warrants. The included Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility lets you record the video stream to your local hard drive, “live” or on a predetermined schedule.Use the instructions in this Guide to help you integrate the Camera into your network. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.802.11g: An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.• Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Camera’s applications and this User Guide.• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkThis chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraThis chapter describes the physical features of the Camera.• Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraThis chapter instructs you on how to connect the Camera to your network before you run the Setup Wizard.• Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraThis chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard for setup and configuration of the Camera, as well as how to mount the Camera.• Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera UtilityThis chapter explains how to install and use the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Utility on your PC, so you can view and record video.• Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceThis chapter discusses the advantages of the SoloLink DDNS Service and walks you through the setup procedure.• Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based UtilityThis chapter describes the Web-based Utility and the features available, so you can use and alter advanced configuration settings.• Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Camera.• Appendix B: Wireless SecurityThis appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.
3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera• Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThis appendix explains how you can upgrade the Camera’s firmware.• Appendix D: Windows HelpThis appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.• Appendix E: GlossaryThis appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.• Appendix F: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the technical specifications for the Camera.• Appendix G: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the warranty information for the Camera.• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Camera.• Appendix I: Contact InformationThis appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkIntroductionCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkIntroductionA wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and other devices, such as peripherals, in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure ModesUnlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not.If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessed by a wired network or need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up in infrastructure mode. The basis of infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. (A wireless router can also be used because a wireless router incorporates the capabilities of an access point.) Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roam within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.Network LayoutThe Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g routers, as well as access points. The Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Infrastructure: configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point.LAN (Local Area Network): the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office.Ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network): A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.
5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraNotebook Adapters for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.
6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera LEDCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera LEDThe Camera has one LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning.(power) Blue. The LED lights up when the Camera is powered on. It flashes while the Camera is booting up and is solidly lit when the Camera is ready for use.Camera HeadThe Camera head can be attached to its stand either on its bottom panel or its back panel. After the Camera has been assembled, you can tilt the Camera head from its ball joint.Camera Reset ButtonThe Camera features a Reset button on its bottom panel.RESET The RESET button is what you will press if you need to reset the Camera. Insert a paper clip into the opening. Then press the button and hold it in for five seconds.Figure 3-1: Camera LEDFigure 3-2: Camera Tilting FeatureLEDFigure 3-3: Reset ButtonIMPORTANT: Resetting the Camera will erase all of your settings, such as encryption information, and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Camera if you want to retain these settings.Hole for Attaching Stand (Stand Option)NOTE: These are the factory default settings of the Camera.default IP address: 192.168.1.115user name: adminpassword: adminRESET Button
7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera PortsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera PortsThe Camera features two ports on its back panel.POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter.ETHERNET The ETHERNET port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable.Camera StandThe Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you can attach the Camera head to its stand at two different points. If you want to stand the Camera on a surface, insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the bottom panel. Tighten the screw end and then the gray thumbscrew.If you want to mount the Camera on a wall, insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the back panel. Tighten the screw end, and then tighten the gray thumbscrew. Refer to “Chapter 5: Setting Up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera” for further instructions about mounting the Camera on a wall.Figure 3-4: Camera in Standing PositionFigure 3-5: Camera in Wall-Mounting PositionThumbscrewHole for Attaching Stand (Wall-Mount Option)
8Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupOverviewCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupOverviewBefore you set up the Camera, connect it to your wired network.If you need to move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, go to this section, “Moving the Camera to a Different Network.”Connection to a Wired Network for Setup1. Connect the Ethernet network cable to your router, switch, or computer.2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Camera.3. Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera.4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.The Camera’s power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is solidly lit.Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.”NOTE: You MUST connect the Camera to a PC, router, or switch using the Ethernet network cable BEFORE powering on the Camera. Otherwise, the Camera will not function.Figure 4-2: Connect the Power AdapterFigure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
9Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupMoving the Camera to a Different NetworkCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraMoving the Camera to a Different NetworkWhen you move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, you must power off the Camera before connecting to the new network. Proceed to the appropriate instructions.To move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, follow these instructions:1. Unplug the power adapter from the Camera.2. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the Camera.3. Re-connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera.The Camera’s power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is solidly lit.Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.”To move the Camera from a wireless network to a wired network, follow these instructions:1. Unplug the power adapter from the Camera.2. Connect the Ethernet network cable to your PC, router, or switch.3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Camera.4. Re-connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera.The Camera’s power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is solidly lit.Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.”
10Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardThe Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure.1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc54gc.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).Setup. Click the Setup button to begin the installation process.Install Viewer & Recorder Utility. To install the Camera’s Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC, click this button.Setup SoloLink DDNS Service. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to configure and use Linksys’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service.User Guide. Click this button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.Exit. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.2. To install the Camera, click the Setup button on the Welcome screen.3. After reading the License Agreement, click Next if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click Cancel to end the installation.Figure 5-2: End User License Agreement ScreenFigure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen
11Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera4. Connect the included network cable to your network router or switch. Click the Next button.5. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Camera’s ETHERNET port. Click the Next button.Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch ScreenFigure 5-4: Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen
12Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera6. Plug the included power adapter into the Camera’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button.7. Make sure the LED is lit on the Camera’s front panel. If it is not lit, make sure the cables are properly connected to the Camera. Click the Next button.Figure 5-5: Power on the Camera ScreenFigure 5-6: Check the LED Screen
13Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera8. The screen displays a list of Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted. If the Camera you want is not displayed, click the Search Again button to run a new search for Cameras. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently installing. Write down the IP address of the Camera, so you can use it to access the Web-based Utility later. Click the Next button.9. For security purposes, you will be asked to enter a name and password in order to have administrator access to the Camera. In lowercase letters, enter admin in the Administrator Name and Administrator Password fields (later you can change these through the Web-based Utility). Then click the OK button.10. On the Basic Settings screen, you can alter the following settings:Camera Name. You can give the Camera a unique name. Memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple Cameras on the same network. It should have 15 characters or fewer.Description. You may enter additional information, such as location, in this field. It has a maximum length of 32 characters.Time Zone. Select the time zone for the Camera’s location.Date. Enter today’s date in the fields provided.Time. Enter the current time in the fields provided.When you have finished making your changes, click the Next button.Figure 5-8: Login ScreenFigure 5-7: Cameras Found ScreenFigure 5-9: Basic Settings Screen
14Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera11. The Network Settings screen will appear. Select the setting appropriate for your network.Automatic Configuration-DHCP. If your network has a DHCP server, such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic Configuration-DHCP radio button. Static IP address. If you need to assign a static IP address to the Camera, keep the default setting, Static IP address.Then click the Next button.12. If you selected Automatic Configuration-DHCP in step 12, then proceed to step 14. If you selected Static IP Address, then the IP Settings screen will appear. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway appropriate for your network. You must specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway, it is better to leave this field blank. Then complete the Primary DNS and/or Secondary DNS fields. Click the Next button.IP Address. Enter the IP Address of the Camera.Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask of the Camera.Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the Default Gateway. If you are not sure, leave this field blank.Primary and Secondary DNS. Enter the IP address of your primary and secondary DNS server. You must enter at least one DNS address, which can be obtained from your ISP. When you have finished making your changes, click the Next button.Figure 5-10: Network Settings ScreenFigure 5-11: IP Settings Screen
15Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera13. The Mode Setting screen will appear. Select the appropriate mode for your network.Infrastructure. Click the Infrastructure radio button if you want the Camera to communicate using an access point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc. Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you want the Camera to communicate without using an access point or wireless router. Click the Next button.14. The Wireless Settings screen will appear, so you can change the wireless settings. Enter your wireless network’s SSID or network name. If you chose Ad-Hoc mode, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. SSID. The SSID must be identical for all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and should have 32 alphanumeric characters or fewer. (You can use any keyboard character, but do not use any spaces.)Channel. If you set the Camera to Ad-Hoc mode, select the appropriate channel from the drop-down menu. All devices in your wireless ad-hoc network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.Then click the Next button.Figure 5-12: Mode Settings ScreenFigure 5-13: Wireless Settings Screen
16Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera15. Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method your network is using, WPA-Personal, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you are not using wireless security, select Disabled, and proceed to step 10.WPA-PersonalWPA-Personal automatically uses TKIP with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a passphrase on this screen.Encryption - TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method.Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen.WEP (128-Bit) or WEP (64-Bit)Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Next. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank, and enter the WEP key in the Key 1 field. Then click Next.Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit WEP encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit WEP encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen.Figure 5-14: Security Settings - WPA-Personal ScreenFigure 5-15: Security Settings - WEP (64-Bit) Screen
17Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera16. Review your settings before you save your new settings. Click the Next button to continue.17. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings. If you want to cancel your changes, click Cancel.Figure 5-17: Confirm New Settings ScreenFigure 5-16: Review New Settings Screen
18Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera18. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear. Install Viewer & Recorder Utility. Click this button to install the Camera’s Utility on your PC.Setup SoloLink DDNS Service. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to set up and configure the Linksys Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service.User Guide. Click this button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.Exit. Click the Exit button if you want to install the Camera’s Utility later.Go to the “Placement Options” section.Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen
19Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement OptionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement OptionsThe Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you can attach the Camera head to its stand at two different points. Stand Option1. Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the bottom panel.2. Tighten the screw end and then the gray thumbscrew.3. Place the Camera, and adjust the tilt of its head accordingly.Figure 5-19: Stand OptionFigure 5-20: Camera in Standing Position
20Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement OptionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWall Mount OptionYou will use the Camera’s stand to mount the Camera on a wall. Its stand has two wall-mount slots that are spaced 58 mm (2.28 inches) apart. 1. Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the back panel.2. Tighten the screw end and then the gray thumbscrew.3. Determine where you want to mount the Camera. Attach two screws to the wall, so that the Camera’s wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.4. Maneuver the Camera so the screws are inserted into the two slots.5. Adjust the tilt of its head accordingly.The installation of the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is complete. Go to “Chapter 6: Installing the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility.”If advanced users wish to access the Camera through its Web-based Utility, then proceed to “Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”Figure 5-21: Wall Mount OptionFigure 5-23: Wall-Mount SlotsFigure 5-22: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position58 mm(2.28 inches)
21Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityOverviewCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityOverviewThis chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC. The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera’s video.If the Wireless-B or G Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility has already been installed on your PC, Linksys recommends that you uninstall it before you install the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility (this Utility will also work with Wireless-B or G Internet Video Cameras).Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility1. On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard, click the Install Viewer & Recorder Utility button.2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Next button to proceed.Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility ScreenFigure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility - Welcome ScreenNOTE: To view video using a web browser, you must use Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher. The View Video feature will not work with Netscape. Netscape users should use the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility instead.
22Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityInstalling the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera3. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To install the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility files in the default folder, click the Next button. To select a different folder, click the Change button and follow the on-screen directions.4. The Ready to Install the Program screen will appear. Click the Install button to begin the installation.5. When the setup is complete, click the Finish button.To learn how to use the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, proceed to the next section, “Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility.”To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.”Advanced users: If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location ScreenFigure 6-4: Ready to Install the Program ScreenFigure 6-5: InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen
23Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityAfter the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility icon will be displayed in two locations, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar. There are two ways to open the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility:• Double-click the icon on your desktop (the icon acts as a shortcut)• Right-click the icon in the system tray, and then click Main Program.You will see the Utility’s main screen.It is divided into three sections, Camera Status, Camera functions, and viewing windows for Channels 1-8 of the Utility. (To view different windows, use the scroll bar on the right.)Camera functions include finding or deleting Cameras, changing Camera settings, scheduling recordings, accessing saved files, and configuring the motion detection settings.To configure the Utility settings, click the Utility Settings button. To get help information, click the ? button in the upper right-hand corner. To minimize the Utility, click the – button in the upper right-hand corner. To exit the Utility, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Camera StatusThis section lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detected. To view the video of a specific Camera, select a Camera. Drag and drop the Camera to a viewing window.CH. Displayed here is the Channel setting used by the Camera within the Utility. (The Utility offers up to eight channels.)Camera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera.AUDIO ON/OFF. The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera does not feature audio; however, other Cameras do. This displays he status of their audio transmissions.VIDEO ON/OFF. This indicates the status of the Camera’s video transmissions.Figure 6-6: Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility IconFigure 6-7: Main ScreenNOTE: This Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility is backward-compatible with the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera, so you can use this Utility to control Wireless-G and Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on your network.
24Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAdd CameraTo add a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click Add Camera.The Add Camera screen will appear. There will be two tabs available, LAN and Internet.LANThe LAN screen shows the Cameras found on your local area network, along with the status information for each Camera. Cameras on LANThe Utility will search for Cameras on the local area network and display a list in the Cameras on LAN box. To run a new search, click the Search button.For the Camera whose name is currently selected in the Cameras on LAN box, the following information will be displayed:Camera DataCamera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera.MAC Name. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Camera.Description. This is the information about the Camera that you entered.Address. Shown here is the Camera’s IP address.Port Number. This is the port number the Camera uses for communication.Login. If you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you will need to enter them here in order to access the Camera.Name. Enter the login Name.Password. Enter the login Password.To add a Camera to the Utility’s list, select the Camera you wish to add by clicking its name in the Cameras on LAN box. Then click the Add button. You will be notified when the Camera has been added. Click the OK button.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Figure 6-8: Add Camera - LAN Screen
25Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraInternetThe Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Internet, along with the status information for it.Test ResultsFirst, go to the Camera Data section. Enter the Camera’s IP Address, Port Number, and login information (if required). Then click the Connect button to find the Camera. The following information will be displayed:Camera DataCamera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera.MAC Name. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Camera.Description. This is the information about the Camera that you entered.Address. Shown here is the Camera’s IP address or SoloLink DDNS address.Port Number. This is the port number the Camera uses for communication.Login. If you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you will need to enter them here in order to access the Camera.Name. Enter the login Name.Password. Enter the login Password.To add the Camera to the Utility’s list, click the Add button. If you wish to clear a Camera, click the Clear button.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Figure 6-9: Add Camera - Internet Screen
26Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraView VideoThe Camera Status section lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detected. To view the video of a specific Camera, select a Camera. Drag and drop the Camera to a Channel (viewing) window.Double-click the viewing window if you want to make the viewing window larger, record, play, stop, take pictures, or zoom. (For Cameras with audio, you can also raise or lower the volume.) To close this viewing window, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Icon FunctionIf you want to record the current video, click this icon.If you want to play the current video, click this icon.If you want to freeze the current frame of video or stop recording, click this icon.To take a snapshot of the current frame of video, click this icon.A digital zoom feature is available. To zoom in on a section of the window, click this icon. Then use your mouse to select the section you want to magnify. Click the icon again to disable the zoom feature.For Cameras that feature audio, click this icon to turn audio on or off. (The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera does not feature audio.)For Cameras that feature audio, click this bar and move its endpoint to raise or lower the volume.This indicates the Channel setting used by the Camera within the Utility. (You cannot use this icon to change the Camera’s Channel setting; instead, you must return to the main menu. Drag and drop the Camera to a different viewing window with the Channel setting you want.)If you want to make the viewing window twice as large, click this icon.Figure 6-10: View Video Screen
27Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraDelete CameraTo delete a Camera, select its name in the Camera Status section, and click Delete Camera. When you are asked to confirm the deletion, click the OK button.Camera SettingsTo modify a Camera’s settings, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Change Settings.Test ResultsClick the Test button to check the connection. The results will be displayed. If you need to change the Camera’s network settings or login information, you can do so on this screen.Camera DataCamera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera.MAC Name. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Camera.Description. This is the information about the Camera that you entered.Address. Enter the Camera’s new IP address or SoloLink DDNS address.Port Number. Enter the new port number that the Camera uses for communication.Login. If you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you can change them here.Name. Enter the new login Name.Password. Enter the new login Password.Click the Save button to save the new settings. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Figure 6-11: Delete Camera ScreenFigure 6-12: Change Settings Screen
28Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraScheduled RecordingsTo schedule recordings for a Camera, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Scheduled Recording.A list of scheduled recordings will appear.Frequency. Decide which days you want the Camera to record. Select the appropriate Frequency from the drop-down menu.Start Time. Select the time you want the recording to begin.Duration. Select how long you want the recording to be.After you have made your selections, click the Add button to save the new scheduled recording.To delete a scheduled recording, select the recording from the list, and click the Delete button.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.You may find it helpful to know how much memory is required to hold a video recording. The following table lists estimated bit rates and file sizes for a typical video recording at each available resolution and video. Estimated Hard-Drive Memory Space Required for Video Recording per HourResolution Quality Level Bit Rate File Size320 x 240 Very High 900kbps 430MB320 x 240 High 500kbps 330MB320 x 240 Normal 300kbps 240MB320 x 240 Low 120kbps 230MB320 x 240 Very Low 40kbps 225MB160 x 120 Very High 800kbps 380MB160 x 120 High 400kbps 270MB160 x 120 Normal 200kbps 230MB160 x 120 Low 100kbps 220MB160 x 120 Very Low 40kbps 210MBFigure 6-13: Scheduled Recordings ScreenNOTE: The maximum length of a recording file is one hour. If a recording is more than one hour long, then multiple files will be saved.NOTE: In order for the scheduled recordings to occur, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC.
29Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSaved FilesTo access the saved files of a Camera, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Saved Files. You have three types of files available: Recorded Videos, Motion Detection Videos, and Snapshot Pictures.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Recorded FilesClick the Recorded Videos button, and the Recorded Files screen will appear and display a list of files, organized by Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time.Camera Name. This is the name of the Camera that was used.File Name. Displayed here is the name of the file. If it was an instant recording, the filename format is “LAN_R_(date)_(end time)”. If it was a scheduled recording, the filename format is “LAN_(date)_(end time)”.Start Time. This is the time the recording began.To play a recording, select the appropriate file and click the Play button. To delete a recording, select the appropriate file and click the Delete button. If the recorded file you want is not listed, click the Explore button to find it. To rename a recorded file, click the Explore button. After you have found the file, you can rename it.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Motion Detection FilesClick the Motion Detection Videos button, and the Motion Detection Files screen will appear and display a list of files, organized by Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time. (Click Motion Detection on the main menu to access the Motion Detection Settings screen).Camera Name. This is the name of the Camera that was used.File Name. Displayed here is the name of the file.Start Time. This is the time the recording began.To play a video, select the appropriate file and click the Play button. To delete a file, select the appropriate file and click the Delete button. If the file you want is not listed, click the Explore button to find it. To rename a file, click the Explore button. After you have found the file, you can rename it.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Figure 6-14: Files ScreenFigure 6-15: Recorded Files ScreenFigure 6-16: Motion Detection Files ScreenNOTE: Use Windows Media Player 7 or higher to view your recordings.
30Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSnapshotsClick the Snapshot Pictures button, and a Windows Explorer window will appear and display the available SnapShot folders. The name of each folder is the MAC address of the Camera that took that folder’s snapshots. Double-click a folder to see a list of its images.Motion DetectionYou can have video recorded when the Utility detects motion in a Camera’s field of view. To configure these settings, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Motion Detection.A list of scheduled motion detection recordings will appear.Frequency. Decide which days you want the Camera to monitor its field of view for motion. Select the appropriate Frequency from the drop-down menu.Start Time. Decide what time you want the Camera to begin monitoring for motion. Select the time you want the video recording to begin.Duration. Select how long you want the Camera to monitor for motion.Sensitivity Level. You have a choice of motion sensitivity levels for the Camera. Select the appropriate level from the drop-down menu.3 x 3 (default). By default, the Camera’s field of view is split into nine sections (see the on-screen image). If you want it split into 16 sections, select 4 x 4. If you want it split into 25 sections, select 5 x 5.On the on-screen image depicting the Camera’s field of view, click the sections you want monitored. The selected sections will be marked by a crisscross pattern. If you want to select all sections, click the Select All button. If you want to de-select all sections, click the Clear All button. To refresh the current image, click the Refresh Image button.After you have made your selections, click the Add button to save the new scheduled motion detection video.To delete a scheduled motion detection video, select the video from the list, and click the Delete button.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.Figure 6-17: Window Showing SnapShot FoldersFigure 6-18: Motion Detection Settings ScreenNOTE: To specify the maximum length for a single motion detection video recording, click the Utility Settings button on the main menu.NOTE: In order for the motion detection feature and its recordings to occur, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC.
31Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraUtility SettingsTo configure the settings of the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, click the Utility Settings button.The Utility Settings screen will appear. You can change the Directory, Recording Time Frame, Disk Allocation for Recording, and Start Info. settings on this screen.DirectoryYou can specify the directories where the recordings, motion detection videos, and snapshots will be saved.Recording Directory. Instant and scheduled recordings will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Record. Click the ... button to designate a different directory.Motion Detection Directory. Motion detection video recordings will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Motion. Click the ... button to designate a different directory.Snapshot Directory. Snapshots will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Snapshot. Click the ... button to designate a different directory.Recording Time FrameYou can specify the maximum length of motion detection and instant recordings.Maximum time frame for Motion Detection Recording. This is the maximum length of time the Utility will record when motion is detected. (To configure the Motion Detection settings, click Motion Detection on the main menu.) The default is 1 min. To change the default, select the maximum length of time you want from the drop-down menu.Maximum time frame for Instant Recording. This is the maximum length of time the Utility will record when you click the Instant Recording icon on the viewing window of a Camera. The default is 10 min. To change the default, select the maximum length of time you want from the drop-down menu.Disk Allocation for RecordingYou can designate how much hard disk space you want to use for recording.Total Space. This is the total amount of space available on the hard drive of the PC running this Utility.Total Space and Available Space. This is the amount of space available for recording.Figure 6-19: Utility Settings Screen
32Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraEnable Disk space limit. If you want to limit the amount of disk space available for recording, click the checkbox. Enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Maximum field. Of the total amount of disk space available for recording, you can designate the amount of space available for motion detection recordings. Enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Motion Detection Recording Space field.Of the total amount of disk space available for recording, you can designate the amount of space available for instant and scheduled recordings, enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Instant/Scheduled Recording Space field.If the hard drive runs out of space, the Utility has two options. it can overwrite the oldest files or stop recording. Select the option you want, Overwrite oldest file or Stop recording.Start Info.You can designate when and how you want the Utility to launch.Launch Viewer & Recorder utility on Windows startup. If you want the Utility to launch when Windows starts up, click the checkbox.Auto start video streaming when utility starts. If you want video to automatically begin streaming when the Utility launches, click the checkbox.After you have made your changes, click the Save button to save the new settings.To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button.To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.”If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”
33Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceOverviewCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceOverviewThis chapter will briefly discuss the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, explain how to set up your SoloLink account, and describe how to register additional Cameras on your SoloLink account. You need only one SoloLink account. Once you have set up your account, you can register additional Cameras, one at a time, through each Camera’s Web-based Utility. This way each Camera can take advantage of the SoloLink DDNS Service.IntroductionThe SoloLink DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Service lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. The instructions in this chapter will guide you through the setup needed for use of the SoloLink DDNS Service. For the most current information about the SoloLink DDNS Service, visit www.linksys.com/sololink. For a free, 90-day trial period of your SoloLink account, use the Access ID Card included with the Camera.You may want to use the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service if one of the following applies to you:Dynamic IP Address - Your Internet service assigns you a dynamic IP address. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) assign a new IP address to your connection from time to time (for security purposes), or whenever you disconnect and reconnect. The SoloLink service keeps track of your network’s address, even when it changes, so you can “find” the Camera.Convenience - There are a couple of ways the SoloLink service can be convenient. If you have a static IP address, you can use the SoloLink service to enter a “name” and port number for remote access of the Camera via the Internet. There’s no need to type an entire IP address. For example, you can give a Camera a “name” such as cam1.myhouse.ourlinksys.com.Also, some DDNS services require your PC to continuously run software that lets them keep track of your IP address. If your PC isn’t powered on when your IP address changes, you won’t be able to find the Camera on the Internet. The SoloLink service keeps track of where the Camera is.Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service1. On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard, click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button. Figure 7-2: SoloLink Welcome ScreenFigure 7-1: SoloLink Service
34Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera2. This screen explains why you would want to use the SoloLink DDNS Service if your network is using a dynamic IP address. Click the Next button.3. This screen explains why you would find the SoloLink DDNS Service convenient if you would prefer to access the Camera using a name rather than a series of numbers (its IP address). Click the Next button.Figure 7-4: SoloLink for Convenience ScreenFigure 7-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen
35Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera4. Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Verify that your PC and Camera are connected to the network and the Camera is configured properly. Click Next.5. This screen displays a list of Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network and their status information. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently setting up. Click Next.Figure 7-5: Check Connections ScreenFigure 7-6: Cameras Found Screen
36Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera6. To ensure security, you will be asked to enter a user name and password before you can access the Camera. If you have not changed the Camera’s user name and password, then enter admin in the User name and Password fields (admin is the default). Then click OK.7. Your web browser will automatically start up, and the SoloLink DDNS screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility will appear. Click New User ? - Click here to Register.Figure 7-7: Login ScreenFigure 7-8: SoloLink DDNS Screen
37Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera8. Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Click Continue.9. On the Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service screen, click Set up a NEW Account.Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection ScreenFigure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen
38Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera10. On the Sign Up screen, enter the Access ID for your free trial offer. It is provided on the Promotion Card included with the Camera. (If you don’t have an Access ID, then leave the Access ID field blank.)Then enter your account and user information. Enter a Username and Password for your account. Enter the Password again in the Confirm Password field.Complete the following required fields: First Name, Last Name, Phone, and Email. You can also enter your postal address and choose to receive updates by e-mail. Then click Continue.Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen
39Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera11. Review your information on the Confirmation screen. If the new settings are correct, click Continue.12. On the Select a Location ID screen, enter a Location ID, which can be a name describing your network’s location. It will be combined with the Camera’s Device Name and ourlinksys.com to create a convenient URL you can use to access the Camera. Click Continue.Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID ScreenFigure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen
40Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera13. On the Confirm your Location ID screen, verify that the Location ID is correct. Then click Continue.14. On the Payment screen, choose one of two payment plans, Bill me now or Bill me later. (If you did not enter an Access ID, then you have one choice, Bill me now.)If you click Bill me later, go to step 15.If you click Bill me now, you will see a screen asking for billing information. Follow the on-screen instructions and then go to step 15.15. Read the Terms of Service agreement on the Verification screen. Click Create Account to accept the terms of service.Figure 7-15: Payment ScreenFigure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID ScreenFigure 7-16: Verification Screen
41Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera16. On the Create Links screen, click Continue. The SoloLink DDNS Service will send your account information to the Camera.17. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully registered your account. Click OK. At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen, click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account.Figure 7-17: Create Links ScreenFigure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen
42Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera18. A confirmation page will display the link or address you will use to access the Camera and the port number the SoloLink DDNS Service will use to find the Camera. Click Continue.19. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully set up the SoloLink DDNS Service for the Camera. Click OK.Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera ScreenFigure 7-20: Successful Setup ScreenNOTE: Make sure you set up the port forwarding feature on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to access the Camera.
43Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSoloLink Registration of Additional CamerasCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera20. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router.For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.The SoloLink DDNS setup is complete. If you want to register more Cameras with your SoloLink account, proceed to the “SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras” section.For more information about the Camera’s Web-based Utility, proceed to “Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”SoloLink Registration of Additional CamerasAfter you have set up your SoloLink account, you can add more Cameras to your SoloLink account using each Camera’s Web-based Utility. Follow these instructions for each Camera you add:1. To access a Camera’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer, and enter the Camera’s IP address in the Address field. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.115.) Then press Enter.2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Setup tab.3. A login screen will appear. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (the default user name and password) in the User Name and Password fields. Then click the OK button.4. Click the SoloLink DDNS tab.Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding InformationFigure 7-22: Web-based Utility WelcomeFigure 7-23: Web Utility Login Screen
44Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSoloLink Registration of Additional CamerasCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera5. In the Username, Password, and Your Domain fields, enter your SoloLink account information.6. In the Device Name field, give the Camera a unique name. The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras have the same Device Name.7. In the WAN Port field, enter a unique port number. This is the number of the port you will use to access the Camera remotely. (If you need to find an available port, click Find Available Port and follow the on-screen instructions). The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras use the same WAN port.8. Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address, select the appropriate time interval from the DDNS Service Update drop-down menu. To update the dynamic IP address immediately, click the Update Now button.9. Click the Apply button on the SoloLink DDNS screen. The Camera will automatically register itself with your SoloLink account.10. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.The Camera has been added to your SoloLink account.For more information about the Camera’s Web-based Utility, proceed to “Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS ScreenFigure 7-25: Find Available Port Screen
45Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityOverviewCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityOverviewUse the Camera’s Web-based Utility to access and alter its settings. This chapter will describe each webpage in the Utility and its features. The Utility can be accessed via the web browser of a computer connected to the Camera.How to Access the Web-based UtilityTo access the Utility, launch Internet Explorer, and enter the Camera’s IP address in the Address field. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.115.) Then press Enter.The Welcome screen of the Web-based Utility will appear.You have six tabs available:•Home. To return to the Welcome screen, click the Home tab.•View Video. To view the Camera’s video, click the View Video tab. Go to the “View Video” section for more information.•Setup. To alter the Camera’s settings, click the Setup tab. Go to the “Setup” section for more information.•Linksys Web. To go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com, click the Linksys Web tab.•Help. The Help screen allows you to get information about the various Setup screens, download the latest Viewer & Recording Utility, download this User Guide, and download Acrobat Reader. Go to the “Help” section for more information.•Exit. To close the Utility, click the Exit tab.Figure 8-2: Web-based Utility WelcomeFigure 8-1: Camera’s Default IP Address
46Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityView VideoCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraView VideoFollow these instructions to view the Camera’s video.1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen.2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear. To enable your computer to see the Camera’s video, click the Yes button.3. A screen will appear showing you the video from the Camera.When viewing the Camera’s video, you can resize the image, zoom, take and save snapshots, and view the image as a flip, mirror, or rotated image.Size Selection. The default is 320 x 240. You can also resize the image; select 640 x 480 (digitally resized) or 160 x 128 from the drop-down menu.Icon FunctionA digital zoom feature is available. To zoom in on a section of the window, click this icon. Then use your mouse to select the section you want to magnify.To take a snapshot of the current frame of video, click this icon. The snapshot will be automatically saved in the designated folder.To designate the folder where snapshots are saved, click this icon.To view the image as a flip image, click this icon.To view a mirror image (reversed left to right and vice versa), click this icon.To view the image as an image rotated 180º, click this icon.Figure 8-3: Security Warning ScreenNOTE: To view video using a web browser, you must use Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher. The View Video feature will not work with Netscape. Netscape users should use the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility instead.Figure 8-4: View Video Screen
47Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetupClick the Setup tab on the Welcome screen to alter the Camera’s settings. A login screen will pop up. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (the default user name and password) in the User Name and Password fields. Then click the OK button. The Basic screen will appear. You have six tabs available:•Basic. To configure the Camera’s basic, LAN, and wireless settings, use the Basic screen.•Image. Customize the video settings on the Image screen.•Administrator. Alter the Administrator name and password o•Users. Designate users and their level of access to the Camera on this screen.•SoloLink DDNS. Set up and manage the SoloLink DDNS Service. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.•Options. The e-mail alert options, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) setting, and Alternate Port settings are configured on the Options screen.•Status. Status information and a log are displayed on this screen.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about a screen’s features, click the Help tab.Figure 8-5: Web Utility Login ScreenNOTE: For added security, you should always change the Login Name and Password through the Administrator screen of the Utility.Figure 8-6: Basic Screen
48Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraBasicThe Basic screen allows you to alter the Camera’s settings, including the network and wireless configuration. Device SettingsDevice ID. Displayed here is the Camera’s identification name, which is based on its MAC address.Camera Name. You may assign any name to the Camera. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple Cameras on the same wireless network. You can enter up to 15 characters.Description. Enter information about the Camera in this field. You can enter up to 32 characters.LED Operation. Click the Enable radio button if you want the Camera’s LED to light up when the Camera is working. Click the Disable radio button if you want the LED permanently disabled.Current Date/Time. The current date and time are automatically displayed. Click the Sync with PC button if you want the Camera to synchronize its date and time with your PC.Time Zone. Select the time zone for the Camera’s location.Adjust for daylight savings. To adjust the Camera’s current time for daylight savings, click the checkbox.LAN SettingsConfiguration Type. If the Camera will obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, then select Automatic Configuration - DHCP. If you will assign the Camera a static IP address, then select Fixed IP Address, and complete the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS fields.IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS. Complete these fields if the Camera will use a static IP address. You need to enter at least one DNS address.Wireless SettingsSSID. Enter the network’s SSID or network name here.Network Type. Select the network’s mode, Infrastructure or Ad-hoc.Channel No. If the Camera is set to ad-hoc mode, select its channel setting from the drop-down menu.Security. To enable wireless security, click the Edit Security Settings button. For more information, proceed to the “Security Settings” section.Figure 8-7: Basic - Device Settings ScreenFigure 8-8: Basic - LAN and Wireless Settings Screen
49Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraTo save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help tab.Wireless SecuritySelect the security method you want to use, WEP or WPA Personal (all devices on your wireless network must use the same security settings). Then follow the appropriate instructions.WPA PersonalWPA Algorithm. TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method.WPA Shared Key. Enter the WPA Shared Key (also called Passphrase or Pre-Shared Key) used by your wireless network. It must have 8-32 characters.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. WEPTX Key. Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when your network’s access point or wireless router sends and receives data.WEP Encryption. Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64 Bit Keys (10 Hex chars) or 128 Bit Keys (26 Hex chars).Passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can use a Passphrase to generate them. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you are also using non-Linksys wireless products, you will need to enter your WEP keys manually on those products.) After entering the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP key(s).Key 1-4. If you used a Passphrase, the WEP keys will be displayed after you have generated them. If you are not using a Passphrase, manually enter a set of values in each field. (For 128-bit WEP, only one WEP key is permitted.) If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then each key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” through “9” and “A” through “F”.Authentication. The default is set to Open System, for which the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. You can also choose Shared Key, when the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. This setting should match the one on your network’s access point or wireless router.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. Figure 8-10: Wireless Security - WEP ScreenFigure 8-9: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Screen
50Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraImageThe Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’s video settings.Video SettingsResolution. Select the resolution you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. Select 320*240 for higher resolution or 160*120 for lower resolution.Image Quality. The default is Normal. Select the level of quality you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. The range varies from Very Low to Very High.You may find it helpful to know what the bit rates are for video viewing or recording at different resolutions and image quality levels. The following table lists these estimated bit rates.Power line frequency. Because of how fluorescent lighting flickers, it can affect the quality of the Camera’s video. Select 60 Hz if your fluorescent lighting uses 60 Hz line voltage. Select 50 Hz if your fluorescent lighting uses 50 Hz line voltage.Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or RecordingResolution Quality Level Bit Rate320 x 240 Very High 900kbps320 x 240 High 500kbps320 x 240 Normal 300kbps320 x 240 Low 120kbps320 x 240 Very Low 40kbps160 x 120 Very High 800kbps160 x 120 High 400kbps160 x 120 Normal 200kbps160 x 120 Low 100kbps160 x 120 Very Low 40kbpsFigure 8-11: Image ScreenNOTE: Video quality and/or performance may be affected by the number of users connected to the Camera.
51Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAdjustmentsColor Balance. Select Auto if you want the Camera to adjust the brightness level automatically. Select Indoor (Incandescent) if the Camera is in an environment using incandescent lighting, which is primarily used indoors. Select Fluorescent (white light) if the Camera is in an environment using fluorescent white lighting. Select Fluorescent (yellow light) if the Camera is in an environment using fluorescent yellow lighting.Select Outdoor if the Camera is used outdoors, exposed to sunlight.Exposure. The default is Normal. Select the level of exposure you want for the Camera’s video. The range varies from -3 (underexposed) to +3 (overexposed).Sharpness. The default is Normal. Select the level of sharpness you want for the Camera’s video. The range varies from -3 to +3.OptionsImage Rotation. If you want the image to be rotated 180º, click the checkbox next to Rotate image 180º.Time Stamp. If you want a time stamp shown on the video, click the checkbox next to Enable.Text Display. If you want text shown on the video, click the checkbox next to Enable. Then complete the Text field with up to 20 characters.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help tab.
52Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAdministratorUse this screen to change the administrator login settings, restore factory defaults, and upgrade firmware.LoginChanging the default name and password is recommended to secure access to the Camera’s settings.Login Name. Complete this field with a name of your choice.Password and Verify Password. Enter your new password twice. (It should have eight or fewer characters.)Restore Factory DefaultsBefore you restore the Camera’s factory default settings, write down any custom settings you have configured. You will need to re-configure the Camera after you have restored the factory defaults.Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Camera’s factory default settings, click the Restore Defaults button.Firmware UpgradeNew firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Camera is functioning well, there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use. Loading new firmware onto the Camera does not always enhance its performance.Linksys recommends that when you upgrade the Camera’s firmware, use a computer within the Camera’s local network. If you attempt to upgrade the Camera’s firmware from a remote location—using a computer outside of the Camera’s local network—the upgrade will fail.Upgrade Firmware. To upgrade the firmware, follow these instructions:1. Go to www.linksys.com and download the firmware upgrade file for the Camera. Then extract the file. 2. Click the Upgrade Firmware button.3. On the Upgrade Firmware screen, click the Browse button to find the extracted file, and then double-click it.4. Click the Start Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. To cancel the upgrade, click the Cancel button. For further help, click the Help tab.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help tab.Figure 8-13: Upgrade Firmware ScreenNOTE: When you restore the Camera’s factory defaults, you will lose the settings you have saved previously.NOTE: When you upgrade the Camera’s firmware, you may lose the settings you have saved previously.Figure 8-12: Administrator Screen
53Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraUsersThe Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users. User AccessAllow access by. The default is All users. If you keep the default setting, then all users will be allowed to view the Camera’s video. If you select Only users in database, then only the users you enter in the database will be allowed to view the Camera’s video. They will be asked to log in using their user name and password whenever they request access to the Camera’s video.UsersYou can enter up to eight users into the database. These users are then listed in the Users box.Edit. To modify a user’s settings, select the user in the Users box and click the Edit button. Make changes using the User Name, User Password, and Confirm Password fields. Then click the Apply button.Delete. To remove a user from the database, select the user in the Users box and click the Delete button. Then click the Apply button.Delete All. To remove all users from the database, click the Delete All button. Then click the Apply button.Add User. To add a new user, Complete the User Name, User Password, and Confirm Password fields. Click the Add User button. Then click the Apply button.Clear/Cancel. To clear the changes you have made in the User Name, User Password, and Confirm Password fields, click the Clear/Cancel button.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help tab.Figure 8-14: Users Screen
54Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSoloLink DDNSThe SoloLink DDNS screen allows you to set up and configure your SoloLink DDNS Service. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. If you have already set up your SoloLink account, then you can use this screen to register additional Cameras. For instructions, go to the “SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras” section on the following page.SoloLink DDNSUsername. Enter the username you have set up on your SoloLink account. If you are a new user, click New User? - Click here to Register. The New User Registration screen will appear. Click the Continue button, or click the Back screen to return to the previous screen. Your web browser will automatically start up, and you will visit a website to set up your SoloLink account. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more information, refer to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service,” which will guide you through setup of your SoloLink account.Password. Enter the password you have set up on your SoloLink account. If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot your Password?The Password Request screen will appear. Complete the Domain name field. Click the Continue button to request your username and password, which will be e-mailed to the e-mail address registered with your SoloLink DDNS account. Click the Cancel button to cancel your change. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.Your Domain. Enter the host and domain name you have set up on your SoloLink account. It should be in this format: <Location ID>.ourlinksys.com. For example, if myhouse is the Location ID, then the host and domain name would be myhouse.ourlinksys.com.Device Name. Enter the name you have given the Camera.Figure 8-15: SoloLink DDNS ScreenNOTE: If you use the Camera’s DDNS feature, then you must also configure the port forwarding feature on your network router. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.Figure 8-16: New User Registration ScreenFigure 8-17: Password Request Screen
55Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWAN Port. Enter the number of the port you will use to remotely access the Camera. If you need to find an available port, click Find Available Port and follow the on-screen instructions.DDNS Service Update. Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address, select the appropriate time interval from the drop-down menu. To update the dynamic IP address immediately, click the Update Now button.StatusRegistration Status. The status of the Camera’s registration is displayed here. To use the SoloLink DDNS service for the Camera, it must be registered with your SoloLink DDNS account.Address Update Status. The status of the most recent DDNS service update is displayed here. You will be informed if the username and password authentication has been successful, as well as if the dynamic IP address has been updated.Last Update Attempt. The date and time of the most recent IP address update attempt are displayed here.Last Successful Update. The date and time of the most recent IP address update are displayed here.Options. If you want to manage your SoloLink DDNS account, click the DDNS Account button. Your web browser will automatically start up, and you will visit a website to manage your SoloLink account. Follow the on-screen instructions.If you want to remove the Camera from the DDNS service account, click the Remove Camera button. The Device Removal screen will appear. To remove the Camera, click the Remove button. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To display the most recent information, click the Refresh button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help tab. SoloLink Registration of Additional CamerasAfter you have set up your SoloLink account, you can add more Cameras to your account, one at a time. Follow these instructions for each Camera you add:1. On the SoloLink DDNS screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility, enter your SoloLink account information in the Username, Password, and Your Domain fields.2. In the Device Name field, give the Camera a unique name. The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras have the same Device Name.Figure 8-19: Manage Your SoloLink DDNS AccountFigure 8-20: Device Removal ScreenFigure 8-18: SoloLink Screen, continued
56Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera3. In the WAN Port field, enter a unique port number. This is the number of the port you will use to access the Camera remotely. If you need to find an available port, click Find Available Port and follow the on-screen instructions. The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras use the same WAN port.4. Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address, select the appropriate time interval from the DDNS Service Update drop-down menu. To update the dynamic IP address immediately, click the Update Now button.5. Click the Apply button on the SoloLink DDNS screen. The Camera will automatically register itself with your SoloLink account.6. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.Figure 8-21: Find Available Port Screen
57Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraOptionsThe Options screen allows you to alter the Camera’s e-mail alert features, UPnP configuration, and Alternate Port settings.E-mail AlertYou can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its field of view. You will be sent a text-only e-mail or an e-mail with video attached.E-mail Alert. If you want to be notified by e-mail when the Camera detects motion, then select Enable from the drop-down menu. Otherwise, select Disable.Send to. In each field, enter an e-mail address that will receive e-mail alerts. (You can enter up to three e-mail addresses.)Show “From” as. Enter the text that you want displayed in the From field of any e-mail alert message.Subject. Enter the subject heading that you want to be used.Mail SMTP Server. Enter the IP address of the outgoing mail SMTP server. If it requires authentication, click the checkbox, and enter the account name and password in the Account Name and Password fields.Delay between E-mails. Specify the minimum time interval between e-mail alerts. The default is 2 minutes.E-Mail Video. If you want e-mail sent with a video attachment, select Enable from the drop-down menu. Then select the length of video you want, up to a maximum of 5 seconds. The default is 2 seconds. If you want text-only e-mail sent to you, select Disable from the drop-down menu.Motion Detection. To specify where and how the Camera should monitor for motion, click the Set Area & Sensitivity button.Two motion detection areas will be shown in windows labeled Area 1 and Area 2. Use your mouse to move them around to the areas you want the Camera to monitor. Sections labeled Detected Area 1 and Detected Area 2 show additional settings. For each area, click the checkbox next to Enable if you want that area monitored. Then slide the bar left (less sensitive) or right (more sensitive) to adjust the Threshold (sensitivity) level. Click the Save button to save your changes.Figure 8-22: Options ScreenFigure 8-23: Options Screen, continuedFigure 8-24: Motion Detection ScreenNOTE: The Camera's motion sensitivity and range will vary depending on the light conditions of your environment.
58Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraOtherUPnP. When enabled, the Camera’s Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows a UPnP-enabled computer to easily detect the Camera. If your computer is UPnP-enabled, then select Enable.Alternate Port. If you want the Camera to be able to use an alternate port for HTTP/web connections, select Enable. Then enter the port number you want in the Port Number field.To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help tab.
59Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraStatusThe Status screen allows you to view the Camera’s status information.System StatusFirmware Version. The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you experience problems with the Camera. Visit www.linksys.com to find out if there is updated firmware.MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Camera is displayed here.Camera Name. The name you gave to the Camera is displayed here.Description. The information about the Camera that you entered is displayed here.Date/Time. The current date and time are shown here.NetworkNetwork Type. The type of network is shown here.IP Address. The Camera’s IP Address is displayed here.Subnet Mask. The Camera’s Subnet Mask is shown here.Gateway. The IP address of the Camera’s Gateway is displayed here.WirelessSSID. The SSID or wireless network name of the Camera is shown here.Channel. The channel setting of the Camera is displayed here.Security. The wireless security setting of the Camera is shown here.To get the Camera’s most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help tab.Figure 8-25: Status Screen
60Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityHelpCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraHelpThrough the Help screen, you’ll find links to additional resources for the Camera and its Utility. If you click the Help tab directly from the Welcome screen, then you will see the User Help screen and will only be able to access the link to the Linksys support page for downloading the latest Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, as well as view information about the View Video feature.If you first log in to access the Camera’s Setup and then click the Help tab, you will see the Administrator Help screen and will be able to access these resources:Setup. Click any of the topics in the bar on the left to get help information.Linksys Support Page - Download Latest Viewer/Recorder Utility. Click this link to download the most recent version of the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Click here to learn how to configure Port Forwarding in your Linksys Router. If you are going to use the SoloLink DDNS Service, you need to set up port forwarding on your router. For instructions on how to configure a Linksys router, click this link. If you have a different router, refer to your router’s documentation.Adobe website (software for viewing PDF documents). If you do not have the Acrobat Reader, click the Adobe website link to download it.Figure 8-26: User Help ScreenNOTE: The appearance and features of the Help screen will vary depending on whether you have logged in first to access the Setup.Figure 8-27: Administrator Help Screen
61Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.Common Problems and Solutions1. I can’t view the Camera’s video using Internet Explorer.Make sure the OCX plug-in was correctly installed. If you’re not sure, re-install the plug-in by following these instructions:• On the Welcome screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility, click the View Video button.• A screen mentioning a security warning about an OCX plug-in will appear. Click the Yes button to allow the plug-in to be installed.• You should then be able to view the Camera’s streaming video.If you still cannot view the video, make sure you have the rights to install the plug-in in your PC’s Internet Explorer. If not, log into your computer as an administrator and install the plug-in.Then you can check if the OCX plug-in has been installed. Follow these instructions:• From Internet Explorer, go to Tools and Internet Options.• On the General screen, click Settings under Temporary Internet files.• Click View Objects. You should see a file named NetCamPlayerWeb Control installed.2. The OCX plug-in is installed in Internet Explorer, but I cannot view any video.Make sure you have Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher installed. Then delete the OCX plug-in by following these instructions:• From Internet Explorer, go to Tools and Internet Options.• On the General screen, click Settings under Temporary Internet files.• Click View Objects. • You should see a file named NetCamPlayerWeb Control installed. Delete this file from the list.• The next time you click View Video from the web browser, you will be prompted to re-install the OCX plug-in.3. When powering on the Camera, I can’t immediately access the Camera from my computer.Make sure the Camera’s LED is continuously lit. When it is flashing, the Camera is initializing.
62Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera4. I’m not able to play my recording video files.Make sure you have Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 or higher. If you don’t, you can download the latest version from www.microsoft.com.5. I have two Cameras and see two WVC54GCs listed in my Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility. When I click to view both Cameras, I see the video of only one Camera.Make sure that the Cameras have different camera or device names. You can change this by using the Web-based Utility or running the Setup Wizard. If you use the Web-based Utility, log in and click the Setup tab. Then on the Basic screen, change the Camera Name.6. I want to set up an account with the SoloLink DDNS Service, but I can’t access the SoloLink website to sign up.Make sure the Camera is properly configured on your local network. Then check to see if your PC and Camera are properly connected and your network has an active Internet connection.7. When I view video remotely via the Internet, the video is very slow.Video performance is greatly affected by your Internet connection speed. You can lower the Camera’s image quality to speed up the video. Through the Camera’s Web-based Utility, click the Setup and Image tabs, and then lower the image quality on the Image screen.8. I cannot access the Setup tab of the Camera’s Web-based Utility.Make sure you have administrator rights. Only an administrator can change the Camera’s settings.9. I want to access the Camera when I’m away from home, but somehow I can’t connect.If your network uses a dynamic IP address supplied by your ISP, then the IP address you use to reach the Camera will change as well. You need to use the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, so you can access the Camera using its domain name while the service keeps track of the IP address changes. To set up a Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) account, click the Setup tab of the Camera’s Web-based Utility. Click the SoloLink DDNS tab. If you are a new user, click New User? - Click here to Register. Follow the on-screen instructions.You can also set up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service by inserting the Setup CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button, and follow the on-screen instructions. For more information, see “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.”Important: To allow remote access to the Camera, you will also have to use the port forwarding feature on your network router.
63Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera10.I already set up my SoloLink DDNS account, but I can’t access the Camera from a remote location.Follow these instructions:• When you enter the Camera’s domain name, make sure it is in this format:http://<Device Name>.<Location ID>.ourlinksys.comThe <Device Name> is the name you gave the Camera when you ran the Setup Wizard. The <Location ID> is the name you selected when you set up your SoloLink DDNS account.• If the Camera is set to DHCP, make sure your local network is working properly and your router has an active Internet connection.• If the Camera uses a static IP address, insert the Setup CD-ROM into your network PC’s CD-ROM drive. Click the Setup button and follow the on-screen instructions. When you see the IP Settings screen, make sure the Camera’s Default Gateway and Primary DNS addresses are correct. For more information, refer to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.”Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape Navigator?The Camera is designed for computers running a Windows operating system and Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. You cannot view video on a Macintosh. If you only have Netscape, you can view video using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility. See “Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility.”Can I directly connect the Camera to wired and wireless networks at the same time?No. Before powering on the Camera, you should decide if you want to connect the Camera to a wireless network via an access point or to a wired network. If your wireless and wired networks are bridged, then you can access the Camera from any networked computer, but the Camera must be directly connected to only one of the networks.To connect the Camera to a wireless network, power on the Camera with no network cable attached. The Camera will be ready for use when the LED is lit continuously.To connect the Camera to a wired network, connect the network cable to the Camera, and then power it on. The Camera will be ready for use when the LED is lit continuously.Can I install the Camera outdoors?No, the Camera was not designed for outdoors usage.I’ve recorded video for a few hours. Why do I see multiple files saved on my computer?The recording function saves video in chunks; each chunk is a maximum of one hour in duration. For example, if you have recorded five continuous hours, then you will see five files saved on your computer. This keeps files from getting too large.
64Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraDo I need to install the Linksys Multi-Camera Viewer and Recorder Utility?Installation is optional. You can view video using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. If you don’t want to use the recording function, then you don’t need to install the Multi-Camera Viewer and Recorder Utility.Where can I find more information about the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service?You can go to www.linksys.com/sololink for more information.Can I specify who gets to view the Camera’s video?Yes. Access the Camera’s Web-based Utility, and click the Setup tab. After you log in, click the Users tab. You will be able to restrict access to users you have entered in the database. See “Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”Can I add a time stamp to the video?Yes. Access the Camera’s Web-based Utility, and click the Setup tab. After you log in, click the Image tab. You will be able to add a time stamp as well as descriptive text to the video. See “Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”How many users can view the Camera’s video at the same time?Users at four different PCs can simultaneously view the Camera’s video.What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management
65Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWhat IEEE 802.11g features are supported?The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol• Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation• Power Management What is ad-hoc mode?When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.What is infrastructure mode?When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point or router.
66Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.Security PrecautionsThe following is a complete list of security precautions to take (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed):1. Change the default SSID. 2. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. Change the default password for the Administrator account. 4. Enable MAC Address Filtering. 5. Change the SSID periodically. 6. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available. Please note that this may reduce your network performance. 7. Change the encryption keys periodically. Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messages”. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). Here are the steps you can take:Change the administrator’s password regularly. With every wireless networking device you use, keep in mind that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator’s password, he, too, can change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s password regularly.NOTE: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access point’s documentation for more information.
67Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID.Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in.MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address. WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job more difficult.There are several ways that WEP can be maximized:1. Use the highest level of encryption possible 2. Use “Shared Key” authentication3. Change your WEP key regularly WPA. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the newest and best available standard in Wi-Fi security. For encryption, WPA Personal automatically uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers. For the Passphrase field, enter the key shared by the devices on your wireless network. (This key should have 8-63 characters and can also be called a WPA shared key or pre-shared key.)IMPORTANT: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly.
68Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraImplementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used. These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.
69Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Camera's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administrator tab. Follow these instructions:To upgrade the firmware, follow these instructions:1. Go to www.linksys.com and download the firmware upgrade file for the Camera. Then extract the file. 2. Click the Upgrade Firmware button on the Administrator screen.3. On the Upgrade Firmware screen, click the Browse button to find the extracted file, and then double-click it.4. Click the Start Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. To cancel the upgrade, click the Cancel button. For further help, click the Help tab.Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware ScreenNOTE: Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera’s firmware within your network; in other words, use a computer within the Camera’s local network. If you attempt to upgrade the Camera’s firmware from a remote location—using a computer outside of the Camera’s local network—the upgrade will fail.
70Appendix D: Windows HelpCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix D: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.TCP/IPBefore a computer can communicate with an access point or router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.Shared ResourcesIf you wish to share printers, folders, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on using shared resources.Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesOther PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you’re running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.
71Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix E: Glossary802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.Beacon Interval - Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.Bit - A binary digit.Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.Bridge - A device that connects different networks. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other.Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long
72Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data.Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet.DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit.DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.
73Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraEncryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address.Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks.Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices.HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards.Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
74Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraLAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.mIRC - An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows.Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once.NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet.Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe.
75Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPreamble - Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic.RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting.Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”.SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.
76Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.Topology - The physical layout of a network.TX Rate - Transmission Rate.UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.WINIPCFG - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
77Appendix F: SpecificationsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix F: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uPorts One 10/100 Auto Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) port, Power portProtocols TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, UPnP (Discovery only)Button One Reset ButtonCabling Type RJ-45Indicators 1 x LEDSecurity Features User Authentication, WEP/WPA-PSK, Motion DetectionWEP Key Bits 64/128 BitImage Sensor CMOSLens Fixed FocusResolution 320 x 240, 160 x 128Relative Illumination 5.1 LuxEffective Focus 3 mmSensitivity 1.0V/Lux-secField of View 61.48 degreesCompressionAlgorithm MPEG-4
78Appendix F: SpecificationsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraRecord File Format ASFBrightness Auto/Manual AdjustmentDimensions 3.54" x 4.02" x 1.46"(W x H x D) (90 mm x 102 mm x 37 mm)Unit Weight 0.29 lbs. (0.13 kg)Power 5V DC ExternalCertifications FCCOperating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -10ºC to 70ºC (14ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10 to 85%Storage Humidity 5 to 90%Warranty 3-year limited
79Appendix G: Warranty InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number, if applicable. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. If You are requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. In addition, due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack.TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
80Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.
81Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraINDUSTRY CANADAThe use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules.IC StatementOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference and2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.L'utilisation de ce périphérique dans un système utilisé partiellement ou totalement en extérieur peut conduire l'utilisateur à l'obtention d'une licence pour ce système conformément aux règles en vigueur au Canada.Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 d'Industrie Canada.Déclaration d'Industrie CanadaLe fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1. Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d'interférences; 2. Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d'entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable. SAFETY NOTICESCaution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
82Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTTHIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AND CISCO-LINKSYS, LLC (“Linksys”). BY DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, OR USING THE PRODUCT CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE. YOU MAY RETURN UNUSED SOFTWARE (OR, IF THE SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF ANOTHER PRODUCT, THE UNUSED PRODUCT) FOR A FULL REFUND UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE.License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Linksys grants the original end user purchaser of the Linksys product containing the Software (“You”) a nonexclusive license to use the Software solely as embedded in or (where authorized in the applicable documentation) for communication with such product. This license may not be sublicensed, and is not transferable except to a person or entity to whom you transfer ownership of the complete Linksys product containing the Software, provided you permanently transfer all rights under this Agreement and do not retain any full or partial copies of the Software, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. “Software” includes, and this Agreement will apply to (a) the Linksys software provided in or with the applicable Linksys product, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Linksys or an authorized reseller, provided you already hold a valid license to the original software and have paid any applicable fee for the Upgrade. Protection of Information. The Software and documentation contain trade secrets and/or copyrighted materials of Linksys or its suppliers. You will not decompile, decrypt, reverse engineer or disassemble the Software (except to the extent expressly permitted by law notwithstanding this provision), and will not disclose or make available such trade secrets or copyrighted material in any form to any third party. Title to Software and documentation will remain solely with Linksys.Open Source Software. The GPL source code incorporated into this product is available for free download at http://www.linksys.com/gpl. If You would like a copy of the GPL source code in this product on a CD, Linksys will copy and mail to You a CD with the code for $9.99 plus the cost of shipping upon request.Term and Termination. You may terminate this License at any time by destroying all copies of the Software and documentation. Your rights under this License will terminate immediately without notice from Linksys if You fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement. Limited Warranty. The warranty terms and period specified in the applicable Linksys Product User Guide shall also apply to the Software. Disclaimer of Liabilities. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE
83Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.Export. Software, including technical data, may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations and/or export or import regulations in other countries. You agree to comply strictly with all such laws and regulations.U.S. Government Users. The Software and documentation qualify as “commercial items” as defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101 and 48 C.F.R. 12.212. All Government users acquire the Software and documentation with only those rights herein that apply to non-governmental customers.General Terms. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without reference to conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply. If any portion of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Software and supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in any purchase order or elsewhere.
84Appendix I: Contact InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.comCan't find information about a product you want to buyon the web? Do you want to know more about networkingwith Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)Or fax your request in to: 949-823-3002If you experience problems with any Linksys product,you can call us at: 800-326-7114Don't wish to call? You can e-mail us at: support@linksys.comIf any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period,you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorizationdepartment for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at: 949-823-3000(Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the WarrantyInformation section in this Guide.)

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