LINKSYS WVC54GCA Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera User Manual Users manual 1

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USER GUIDEWireless-G InternetHome Monitoring CameraModel: WVC54GCA
About This GuideiWireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraAbout This GuideIcon DescriptionsWhile reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons:NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product.WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product.WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address.Online ResourcesWebsite addresses in this document are listed without http:// in front of the address because most current webbrowsers do not require it. If you use an older web browser, you may have to add http:// in front of the web address.Resource WebsiteLinksyswww.linksys.comLinksys Internationalwww.linksys.com/internationalGlossarywww.linksys.com/glossaryNetwork Securitywww.linksys.com/securityCopyright 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 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Allrights reserved. Other brands and product names aretrademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Table of ContentsiiWireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraChapter 1: Product Overview 4Front Panel.................................................. 4Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Chapter 2: Setting up and Mounting the Camera 5Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Chapter 2: Installing and Using the Camera Utility 11Overview...................................................11Installing the Camera Utility .......................................11Using the Camera Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Chapter 4: Advanced Conguration with the Web-based Utility 20Overview...................................................20How to Access the Web-based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20View Video ..................................................20Setup > Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Setup > Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Setup > Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Setup > Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Setup > DDNS................................................24Setup > FTP Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Setup > Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Setup > Pan/Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Setup > Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Frequently Asked Questions.......................................30Appendix B: Wireless Security Checklist 32General Network Security Guidelines .................................32Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Appendix C: Specications 33Appendix D: Warranty Information 34Appendix E: Regulatory Information 35FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Safety Notices................................................35
Table of ContentsiiiWireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraIndustry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Avis d’Industrie Canada..........................................36Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ..............................37
Chapter 1 Product Overview4Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraChapter 1:Product OverviewThank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera. The 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.Front PanelPower (Blue) This LED lights up when theCamera is powered on. It flashes while the Camera is booting up and remains lit when the Camera is ready for use.MicrophoneThe microphone is used to record the ambient sound.Back PanelPowerThe Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.EthernetThe Ethernet port is where you connect the Ethernet network cable.Bottom PanelResetThis button is used to reset the Camera.Insert a paper clip into the opening. Then pressthe button and hold it in for five seconds.WARNING: 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 your your settings.NOTE:The Camera’s factory default settings are.default IP address: 192.168.1.100user name:adminpassword:admin
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera5Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraChapter 2:Setting up and Mountingthe CameraSetup WizardThe Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure.Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If not, click Start, selectRun, and in the field provided, enter D:\wvc54gca.exe(if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Setup Wizard - Welcome ScreenClickClick Here to Start to continue.The Setup Wizard displays the following options.Setup CameraClick this to begin the installation process.Install Camera UtilityClick this to install the CameraUtility on your PC.User GuideClick this to open the PDF file of this User Guide.ExitClick this to exit the Setup Wizard.To install the Camera, click Setup Camera.On theEnd User License Agreement screen, check the tbox next to I accept the agreement and click Nextif you agree and want to continue the installation, or clickExit to end the installation.1.2.••••3. End User LIcense AgreementConnect the included network cable to your network router or switch. Click Next.Connect Network Cable to the Switch or RouterConnect the other end of the network cable to the Camera’s Ethernet port. Click Next.Connect Network Cable to the Camera4.5.
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera6Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraPlug the included power adapter into the Camera’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. ClickNext.Power On the CameraMake 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 Next.Check the LEDThe Wizard searches for the Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Cameras on your network, then displaysthe Camera found along with status information.Camera Found on Network6.7.8.If the Camera you want is not displayed, click SearchAgain to run a new search for Cameras. Otherwise, in the Camera List box, click the name of thetCamera 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 Next.Enter a name for the Camera. Memorable names arehelpful, especially if you are using multiple Cameras on the same network. It should have 15 characters or fewer. After you have entered the name, click Next.Assign the Camera NameSelect how to assign an IP Address to the Camera, either automatically or manually. Then click Next.IP Address SettingsAutomatically obtain an IP AddressSelect thisoption if you want to automatically assign an IP address to the Camera using DHCP.If you are not sure which option to choose, Linksys recommends this option.Set IP address configuration manuallySelectthis option if you want to manually assign a static IP address to the Camera.If you select this option, fill in the IP Address,SubnetMask, andkGateway fields.y9.10.••
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera7Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraEnter the Static IP AddressIf you want to keep the Camera’s default password (admin), leave the fields unchanged and click Next.If you want to change the password, enter the new password, re-enter to confirm, then click Next.Enter the Camera PasswordThe Wizard will search for wireless networks, then list the wireless networks found. If the wireless network you want to connect to is not listed, click Refresh toupdate the list. Select the wireless network that you want to connect the Camera to, then click Next.Select Wireless Network11.12.The Wizard displays the wireless security method that your network is using: WPA/WPA2-Personal,WEP(128-Bit), orWEP (64-Bit). Follow the appropriateinstructions below. If you are not using wireless security, selectDisabled and go to step 14.WPA/WPA2-PersonalEnter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Next. The passphrase is case-sensitive and must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.Security Settings - WPA/WPA2-PersonalWEP (64-Bit) or WEP (128-Bit)To generate the WEPkey automatically, enter a passphrase in thePassphrasefield and click Next. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 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.)To manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase fieldblank, click Next, and enter the WEP key on the nextscreen. This WEP key must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit WEP encryption, enterexactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit WEPencryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”. After you have entered the WEP key, click Next.Security Settings - WEP (64-Bit) or WEP (128-Bit)13.••
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera8Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraReview the Camera’s settings. To make changes to the settings, click Back to go back to the previous screen.kIf the settings are correct, click Save to continue.Save the Camera SettingsWhen the Wizard informs you that the new Camera settings have been saved, click Continue.Disconnect the power from the camera. Click Next.Disconnect the PowerDisconnect the network cable from the Camera and from your switch or router. Click Next.Disconnect the Network Cable14.15.16.17.Reconnect the power to the Camera. Click Next.Reconnect the PowerWhen the Setup Wizard displays Camera successfully connected to network, click Continue, then click Next.Reconnect the PowerTheCongratulations screen appears. Install Camera UtilityClick this to install the Camera’s Utility.Online Registration Click this to register your Cameraonline.ExitClick this to install the Camera’s utility later.Go to the “Placement Options” section.18.19.20.•••
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera9Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraPlacement OptionsThe Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you attachthe Camera head to its stand at two different points.Stand OptionFollow these steps to stand the Camera on a surface.Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the bottom panel.Tighten the screw and then the thumbscrew.Place the Camera, and adjust the tilt of its head accordingly, as described below in section “Camera Head Tilting” v.crewned)Camera in Standing PositionWall Mount OptionYou use the Camera’s stand to mount the Camera on a wall. The stand has two wall-mount slots that are spaced 58mm (2.28 inches) apart.Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the back panel.Tighten the screw end and then the thumbscrew.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.Maneuver the Camera so the screws are inserted intothe two slots.1.2.3.1.2.3.4.Adjust the tilt of its head accordingly, as described below in section “Camera Head Tilting”.or Attaching StandMount Option)Wall Mount OptionCamera in Wall-Mounting Position58 mm(2.28 inches)vWall-Mount SlotsCamera Head TiltingAfter the Camera is assembled, you can tilt the Camera head on its ball joint using the lock nut on the camera stand. Loosen the lock nut, tilt the camera head as desired, then tighten the lock nut to secure the position.5.
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera10Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraCamera Tilting Feature with Stand OptionTheinstallation of the Wireless-G Internet HomeMonitoring Camerais complete. Go to “Chapter 3:Installing and Using the Camera Utility.”Forinformation about advanced configuration usingthe Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter4:Advanced Configuration with the Web-Based Utility.”
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility11Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraChapter 2:Installing and Using theCamera UtilityOverviewThis chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Camera Utility on your PC. The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera’s video.If another Wireless-B or Wireless-G Internet Camera Utility is already installed on your PC, Linksys recommends that you uninstall it before installing this Camera Utility.NOTE: To view video using a web browser, you must use Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher. The View Video feature will not work withother web browsers. If you do not use InternetExplorer v5.5, use the Camera Utility instead.Installing the Camera UtilityOn theWelcome orCongratulations screen of the SetupWizard, click Install Camera Utility.Install Viewer & Recorder Utility ScreenThe Setup Wizard begins to install the Camera Utility. The progress of the installation is displayed.When the Setup Wizard informs you that theinstallation is complete, click Continue. The Utility willautomatically start up.Camera Utility Installation Completed1.2.3.The Camera Utility displays the Setup screen and searches for your Wireless-G Camera.Setup Screen - Searching for CameraEnter your User Name and Password:User NameEnter admin in this field.PasswordIf you did NOT change the passwordin Step 11 of section “Setup Wizard” in “Chapter 2: Setting Up and Mounting the Camera,” enter adminin this field. Otherwise, enter the new password.Authorization ScreenTheSetup > Network Camera screen appears. This screen displays the following information on the Camera:EnableThis is checked if the Camera is enabled.Camera Name Displays the name of the Camera.IP AddressDisplays the Camera’s IP address.Port NumberDisplays the Camera’s port number.Motion Detection RecordingIndicates if motion detection recording is enabled or disabled using the Enable Motion Detection Recording checkbox.MAC AddressDisplays the Camera’s MAC address.User Name and PasswordDisplays the username. The password is displayed as “•••••“ forsecurity reasons.2.3.••4.•••••••
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility12Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraSetup > Network CameraClickSave, thenYes to save the Camera’s settings.To set up a Camera that is located on the Internet, click theInternet Camera tab.Setup > Internet CameraTo set up a recording schedule for a Camera, click the Recording Schedule tab.5.6.Setup > Recording ScheduleTo configure the Camera’s preference settings, click thePreferences tab.Setup > Internet CameraTo learn how to use the Camera Utility, go to “Usingthe Camera Utility.”Advanced users: If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 4: Advanced Configurationwith the Web-Based Utility.”7.
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility13Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraUsing the Camera UtilityAfter the Camera Utility has been installed, its icon will be displayed in two locations, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar.NOTE: This Camera 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.There are two ways to open the Camera Utility:Double-click the icon on your desktop (the icon actsas a shortcut)Right-click the icon in the system tray, and then click Main Program.Camera Utility Icon on DesktopMain ScreenAfter you open the Utility, the Main screen is displayed. The Main screen 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 Utility Settings. Toget help information, click the? button in the upper right-hand corner. To minimize the Utility, click the – button inthe upper right-hand corner. To exit the Utility, click the Xbutton in the upper right-hand corner. Main Screen••Camera StatusThis section of the Main screen lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detected. To view the video of a specific Camera, select a Camera, then drag-and-drop the Camera to a viewing window.CHThis is the Channel 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 VideoCamera 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.Main > Add CameraTo add a Camera on your local network or the Internet, clickAdd Camera on the Main screen.TheAdd Camera screen will appear. There will be two tabsavailable, LAN and Internet.LANTheLAN screen shows the Cameras found on your local area Nnetwork, along with each Camera’s status information. Main > Add Camera > LANCameras on LANThe Utility will search for Cameras on the local area network and display a list in the Cameras on LAN box. ToNrun a new search, click the Search button.Camera DataFor the Camera whose name is currently selected in the Cameras on LAN box, the following information will be Ndisplayed in the Camera Data box:
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility14Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraCamera Name This is the name you gave to the Camera.MAC NameDisplayed here is the MAC address of the Camera.DescriptionThis is the information about the Camera that you entered.AddressShown here is the Camera’s IP address.Port NumberThis is the port number the Camera uses for communication.LoginIf you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you will need to enter them here in order to access the Camera.NameEnter the login Name.PasswordEnter the login Password.To add a Camera to the Utility’s list, select the Camera you wish to add by clicking its name in theCameras on LANbox. Then click the Add button. You will be notified when the Camera has been added. Click the OK button.KTo close this screen, click theX button in the upper right-hand corner.InternetTheInternet screen shows the Camera found on thetInternet, along with the Camera’s status information.Main > Add Camera > InternetTest ResultsFirst, go to the Camera Data section. Enter the Camera’s IPAddress, 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 NameDisplayed here is the MAC address of the Camera.DescriptionThis is the information about the Camera that you entered.AddressShown here is the Camera’s IP address orSoloLink DDNS address.Port NumberThis is the port number the Camera uses for communication.LoginIf 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.PasswordEnter 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 theX button in the upper right-hand corner.View VideoTheCamera Status section lists all the Cameras detectedby the Utility. To view a specific Camera’s video, select it from the list and drag-and-drop it on a Channel (viewing) window.Double-click the Camera’s viewing window to bring up theView Video screen. This screen displays the selected Camera’s video at full size, and provides icons that you can use to record, play, stop, take pictures, zoom, adjust the audio, or double the window’s size. These icons are described below.To close the View VIdeo screen, click X in the upper right-hand corner.Main > View Video
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility15Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraIconFunctionIf 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.To zoom in on a section of the window,click this icon. Then use your mouse to select the section to magnify. Click the icon again to disable the zoom feature.Click this icon to turn audio on or off.Click this bar and move its endpoint to raise or lower the volume.This displays the Camera’s Channel. (This icon cannot be used to change the Camera’s Channel. To do that, you mustgo to the Main screen and drag and drop the Camera to the new channel’s viewing window.)If you want to make the viewing windowtwice as large, click this icon.Delete CameraTo delete a Camera, select its name in the Camera Statussection, and click Delete Camera. When you are asked toconfirm the deletion, click the OK button.KMain > Delete CameraMain > Camera SettingsTo modify a Camera’s settings, select its name in the Camera Status section of the Main screen, and click Change Settings. TheChange Settings screen appears.Main > Change SettingsTest ResultsClick the Testbutton 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 NameDisplayed here is the MAC address of the Camera.DescriptionThis is the information about the Camera that you entered.AddressEnter the Camera’s new IP address or SoloLink DDNS address.Port NumberEnter the new port number that the Camera uses for communication.LoginIf you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you can change them here.Name Enter the new login Name.PasswordEnter the new login Password.ClickSave to save the new settings.To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner.
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility16Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraMain > Scheduled RecordingsTo schedule recordings for a Camera, select its name in theCamera Status section of the Main screen, and click Scheduled Recording.A list of scheduled recordings will appear.Main > Scheduled RecordingsFrequencyDecide which days you want the Camera to record. Select the appropriate Frequency from the drop-down menu.Start TimeSelect the time you want the recording to begin.DurationSelect how long you want the recording to be.After you have made your selections, click Addto save thenew scheduled recording.To delete a scheduled recording, select the recording from the list, and click Delete.To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner.You may find it helpful to know how much memory is required to hold a video recording. The following tablelists estimated bit rates and file sizes for a typical video recording at each available resolution and video.NOTE:In order for the scheduled recordings to occur, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC.Estimated Hard-Drive Memory Space Required for VideoRecording per HourResolutionQuality LevelBit RateFile Size320 x 240Very High900kbps430MB320 x 240High500kbps330MB320 x 240Normal300kbps240MB320 x 240Low120kbps230MB320 x 240Very Low40kbps225MB160 x 120Very High800kbps380MB160 x 120High400kbps270MB160 x 120Normal200kbps230MB160 x 120Low100kbps220MB160 x 120Very Low40kbps210MBNOTE: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.Main > Saved FilesTo access the saved files of a Camera, select its name in theCamera Status section of the Main screen, and click Saved Files. You have three types of files available: RecordedVideos, Motion Detection Videos, and Snapshot Pictures.Main > Saved FilesTo close this screen, click Xin the upper-right corner.Recorded FilesClickRecorded Videos, and theRecorded Files screenappears and displays a list of files, organized by Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time.
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility17Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraMain > Saved Files > Recorded FilesCamera NameThis is the name of the Camera that was used.File NameDisplayed 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 TimeThis is the time the recording began.To play a recording, select the appropriate file and click Play. To delete a recording, select the appropriate file and clickDelete. If the recorded file you want is not listed, click Explore to find it. To rename a recorded file, click Explore.After you have found the file, you can rename it.To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner.Motion Detection FilesClickMotion Detection Videos, and theMotion DetectionFiles screen appears and displays a list of files, organized by Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time. (Do not confuse this with theMain screen’sMotion Detection option,which accesses the Motion Detection Settings screen.)Main > Saved Files > Motion Detection FilesCamera NameThis is the name of the Camera that was used.File NameDisplayed here is the name of the file.Start TimeThis is the time the recording began.To play a video, select the appropriate file and click Play.To delete a file, select the appropriate file and click Delete.If the file you want is not listed, click Explore to find it. Torename a file, click Explore. After you have found the file,you can rename it.To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner.NOTE:Use Windows Media Player 7 or higher to view your recordings.SnapshotsClickSnapshot Pictures, and a Windows Explorer window appears and displays the available SnapShot folders. The name of each folder is the MAC address of the Camera that took the snapshots in the folder. Double-click a folder to see a list of its images.Window Showing Snapshot FoldersMain > Motion DetectionYou can have video recorded when the Utility detectsmotion in a Camera’s field of view. To configure these settings, select its name in theCamera Status section of theMain screen, and click Motion Detection.A list of scheduled motion detection recordings will appear.Main > Motion Detection Settings
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility18Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraFrequencyDecide which days you want the Camera to monitor its field of view for motion. Select the appropriate Frequency from the drop-down menu.Start TimeDecide what time you want the Camera tobegin monitoring for motion. Select the time you want the video recording to begin.DurationSelect how long you want the Camera to monitor for motion.Sensitivity LevelYou 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 wantto select all sections, click Select All. If you want to de-select all sections, click Clear All. To refresh the currentimage, click Refresh Image.After you have made your selections, click Add to save thenew scheduled motion detection video.To delete a scheduled motion detection video, select the video from the list, and click Delete.To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner.NOTE: To specify the maximum length for a single motion detection video recording, click Utility Settings on theMain screen.NOTE: In order for the motion detection feature and its recordings to occur, the Multi-CameraViewer & Recorder Utility must be running on anetworked PC.Main > Utility SettingsTo configure the settings of the Multi-Camera Viewer &Recorder Utility, click Utility Settings on theMain screen.TheUtility Settings screen will appear. You can change the Directory, Recording Time Frame, Disk Allocation for Recording, and Start Info settings on this screen.Main > Utility SettingsDirectoryYou can specify the directories where the recordings, motion detection videos, and snapshots will be saved.Recording DirectoryInstant and scheduled recordings will be saved in this directory. The default directory isC:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G InternetVideo Camera\Record. Click ... to designate a different directory.Motion Detection DirectoryMotion detection videorecordings will be saved in this directory. The default isC:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G InternetVideo Camera\Motion. Click ... to designate a different directory.Snapshot DirectorySnapshots will be saved in thisdirectory. The default directory isC:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Snapshot.Click... to designate a different directory.Recording Time FrameYou can specify the maximum length of motion detection and instant recordings.
Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Camera Utility19Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraMaximum time frame for Motion DetectionRecordingThis 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 RecordingThis is themaximum 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 SpaceThis 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.Enable Disk space limitIf you want to limit the amount of disk space available for recording, click the checkbox. Enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Maximumfield.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 Spacefield.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 RecordingSpace 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 orStoprecording.Start InfoYou can designate when and how you want the Utility tolaunch.Launch Viewer & Recorder utility on Windows startupIf you want the Utility to launch when Windows starts up, click the checkbox.Auto start video streaming when utility startsIf youwant video to automatically begin streaming when the Utility launches, click the checkbox.After you have made your changes, click Save to save thenew settings.To cancel your changes, click Cancel.To close this screen, click Xin the upper-right corner.To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to “Chapter 3:Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.”If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, goto “Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration with the Web-Based Utility.”
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility20Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring CameraChapter4:Advanced Configurationwith the 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 theweb 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 theAddress field. (If there are no DHCP servers available, the camera automatically defaults to 192.168.1.100.) Then, pressEnter.Camera’s Default IP AddressTo 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 theUser name andPassword fieldsd(admin is the default). Then, click OK.TheWelcome screen of the Web-Based Utility will appear. Web-Based Utility Welcome ScreenThere are six tabs across the top of the Welcome screen:Home,View Video,Setup,Linksys Web,Help, andExit.Home – Select this tab to return to the Welcomescreen.View Video – Select this tab to view the Camera’s video. Go to the “View Video” section for more information.Setup – Select this tab to alter the Camera’s settings. Go to the “Setup” sections for more information.Linksys Web – Select this tab to go to the Linksyswebsite, www.linksys.com.••••Help – Select this tab to display theHelp screen. Go tothe “Help” section for more information.Exit – Select this tab to close the Utility.View VideoFollow these instructions to view the Camera’s video.Click the View Video tab on theWelcome screen.NOTE: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 Camera Utility instead.ASecurity Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear. To enable your computer to see the Camera’s video, click Yes.Security Warning ScreenA screen appears showing the video from the Camera.View Video ScreenNOTE:For added security, you should always change the Login Name and Password through the Utility’sSetup > Users screen.••1.2.3.

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