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1. Users CID 4D You can enter up to eight users into the database These users are then listed in the Users box Figure 8 14 Users Screen 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 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera SoloLink DDNS The 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
2. 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 802 119 standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 119 standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbp
3. SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras section on the following page NOTE If you use the Camera s DDNS feature then you must also configure the port forwarding AN 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 SoloLink DDNS Username 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 S
4. Linkea Web Help Ex Your Camen acd PC need to be connected to he Internat bo aign up Please conim thal you are connected bo the iemet belom continuing SotoLink DONS Figure 7 9 Confirm Active Internet Connection Screen 9 On the Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service screen click Set up a NEW Account Bed SOlOLINK tn WELCOM KQ SOLOLINK vons serves Phim Limye Tairi a DG Carrara ieia pana meag perar iiaei Balarin DESH i iE Pi Hre ee o i ee Ga N a afi ii many n eee ested ere se jgn pee F ier per may Set op a MEW Account Figure 7 10 Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service 37 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 10 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 es Sign Up Password again in the Confirm Password field ae nan Bed Gump Enaus San ERS Enum Tanauan anoa an nna Cote tot a e Complete the following required fields First Name Last Name Phone and Email You can also enter your paar PORRADA alar usan tUa havens WF peerenaheedon DA tvesupensea Dan nen oer postal address and choose to receive updates by e mail Then click Continu
5. 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 Frame You 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 Recording You 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 a UTILITY SETTINGS Directory Motion Detection Directory Snapshot Directory Recording Time Frame Maximum time frame for Motion Detection Recording f1 min Maximum time frame for Instant Recording X Disk Allocati
6. Motion Detection Videos and Snapshot Pictures To close this screen click the X button in the upper right hand corner Recorded Files Click 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 Files Click 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
7. amp Recorder Utility instead 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 Function 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 To take a snapshot of the current frame of video click this icon The Snapshot will be automatically saved in the designated folder 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 Ce To designate the folder where snapshots are saved click this icon To view the image as an image rotated 1802 click this icon Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility View Video Security Warning B x M27192 18 111 5 n NetCanP signed on 472 2004 5 11 AM sagt Se Publisher authenticity venfied by VenSign Class 3 Code Signing 2001 CA Caution Cisco Linksys LLC asserts that this content is sale You should only install view this content if you trust Cisco Linksys LLC to make that assertion Always trust content from Cisco Linksys LLC i Setup Linky Web Exit Figure 8 4 View Video Scree
8. 22 Figure 7 23 Figure 7 24 Figure 7 25 Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen Sign Up Screen Confirmation of New Settings Screen Select a Location ID Screen Confirm Your Location ID Screen Payment Screen Verification Screen Create Links Screen Successful Registration Screen Account Confirmation of Camera Screen Successful Setup Screen Port Forwarding Information Web based Utility Welcome Web Utility Login Screen SoloLink DDNS Screen Find Available Port Screen Figure 8 1 Camera s Default IP Address Figure 8 2 Web based Utility Welcome Figure 8 3 Security Warning Screen Figure 8 4 View Video Screen Figure 8 5 Web Utility Login Screen Figure 8 6 Basic Screen Figure 8 7 Basic Device Settings Screen Figure 8 8 Basic LAN and Wireless Settings Screen Figure 8 9 Wireless Security WPA Personal Screen Figure 8 10 Figure 8 11 Figure 8 12 Figure 8 13 Figure 8 14 Wireless Security WEP Screen Image Screen Administrator Screen Upgrade Firmware Screen Users Screen Figure 8 15 Figure 8 16 Figure 8 17 Figure 8 18 Figure 8 19 Figure 8 20 Figure 8 21 Figure 8 22 Figure 8 23 Figure 8 24 Figure 8 25 Figure 8 26 Administrator Help Screen Figure 8 27 SoloLink DDNS Screen New User Registration Screen Password Request Screen SoloLink Screen continued Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account Device Removal Screen Find Available Port Screen Options Screen Options Scre
9. Bock Coating gt if any of the information above is incorrect click the BACK button Figure 7 12 Confirmation of New Settings Screen Device Name doehouse ourknksys com Figure 7 13 Select a Location ID Screen 39 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 13 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 Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7 14 Confirm Your Location ID Screen How to Pay Figure 7 15 Payment Screen i1 F i aT a i i Y i i You are Ready TERMS OF SERVICE 1 ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS 11 Welcome to the Leiksys Sololink DONS Semte Linksys Solsurk of the Semice Linksys Solblink m a gece owned made avadable and operated by Linkgys deehon of Croco Systeme Inc linksys Linksys ScloLink is a subscrption serace pondeng subscnbers with Dynamic ONS addregpang for Lrkiys dec s Linkdys
10. 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 ata 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 73 LAN 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 Intern
11. My Network Places Other 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 70 Appendix E Glossary 802 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 pr
12. New 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 Goto 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 Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Vid Setup eo Camera s Web WVCMGC Heme Whew Video Setup Linky Web Hote Exit Login Name wirin P rired LELLI Weriiy Perreo LETTI Adeni
13. Port Number 90 Login If required Figure 6 8 Add Camera LAN Screen 24 Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Internet along with the status information for it EA LAN Wiifecios First go to the Camera Data section Enter the Camera s IP Address Port Number and login information if o required Then click the Connect button to find the Camera The following information will be displayed MAC name Test Results Camera Data Camera 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 Figure 6 9 Add Camera Internet Screen 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 25 View Video LINKSYS The 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 wi
14. Utility For enhanced security change the administrator name and password through the Web Based Utility s Password page Loc ema Figure 5 8 Login Screen 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 LINKSYS rman of sco Syriema bic using multiple Cameras on the same network It should have 15 characters or fewer Basic Settings ipti oncion A O ama 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 Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard When you have finished making your changes click the Next button Figure 5 9 Basic Settings Screen Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 13 Setup Wizard Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 11 12 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 add
15. Utlit V Enter Network Password ajx Site 192 168 1 115 Realm a CC Password Save this password in your password leet L o cea Figure 8 5 Web Utility Login Screen WwvChiGc Setup Limka Wob H lp Exli Dreic I0 WTHG Cara Mori WCAG Diricnpten LED Operation i Enas O isaha Cuoca DateTime OBIE Wis Synch Tima Zone O Aue fer daghght aring OMT 18 00 Panie Trew U5 Canaday Tipasa Configuration Type Fiend IP Address Jak F Addeee iz e TIG Subnel Masi 255 255 255 0 Galeway are s Figure 8 6 Basic Screen 4 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera wU WAL wi wlis V ICOC VICO LdGiitida Basic The Basic screen allows you to alter the Camera s settings including the network and wireless configuration Device Settings Device 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 automa
16. compatible with Linksys wireless products only If i ee you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products Type the passphrase thal will be used to gemerabe the WEP oiy The passphrase it case sensitive and should mol be longer than 16 characters 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 geet arty T p mananiy eta WEP ay et characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F i Click Next to proceed or click Back to return to the previous screen Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard wee WVC54GC Figure 5 15 Security Settings WEP 64 Bit Screen Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Setup Wizard Internet Video Camera 16 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 16 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 Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard AlDerison of Ceten Systems ine New Wireless G Internet Video Camera Settings Below are the new settings for your Wireless G Internet Video Camera Click Next to save new settings or Back to mo
17. computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them Network Layout The Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera is compatible with all 802 11b and 802 119 routers as well as access points The Camera will also communicate with network adapters such as the Wireless B and Wireless G LAN Local Area Network the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or Office WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly Infrastructure configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point Ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Notebook 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 Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Camera LED The 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
18. linksys com Common Problems and Solutions l 2 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 e Ascreen mentioning a security warning about an OCX plug in will appear Click the Yes button to allow the plug in to be installed e 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 e Click View Objects You should see a file named NetCamPlayerWeb Control installed The OCX plug in is installed in Internet Explorer but 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 e On the General screen click Settings under Temporary Internet files e Click View Objects e You should see a file named NetCamPlayerWeb Con
19. setup wall metal files instali wireless Internet Video Carers lix OCA ALinkeps winehess G nenat Video Camera Figure 6 3 Choose Destination Location Screen Wireless G Internet Video Camera InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin instalation Cick instal to began the installation Ti pou want bo never or change any of your installabon settings cick Back Chck Cancel bo esol tha waard Figure 6 4 Ready to Install the Program Screen Wireless G Internet Video Camera InstallShield Wizard install hield Wizard Complete Nhoodedci r How iing rape wine mma Internat Video Camer mih bo ed the wrid CINKSYS se brite brifimi Figure 6 5 InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen 22 Using the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility After the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility has been installed the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility icon will be displayed in two locations one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop s taskbar NOTE This Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility is backward compatible with the Wireless B AN 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 Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Double click the icon on your desktop the icon acts as a shortcut e Right click the icon in the system tray and then c
20. 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 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 want to access the Camera when I m away from home but somehow 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 62 10 1 already set up my SoloLink DDNS account but I can t access the Camera from a remote location Follow these i
21. while the Camera is booting up and is solidly lit when the Camera is ready for use LED Camera Head The 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 Button The 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 IMPORTANT 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 NOTE These are the factory default settings of the Camera default IP address 192 168 1 115 user name admin password admin gt gt Hole for Attaching Stand Stand Option qt Compac ip Pa stay a k a i e a k kT jau aye k cop WH i T oe A Figure 3 2 Camera Tilting Feature SS Figure 3 3 Reset Button Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports The Camera features two ports on its back panel POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter Hole for Attaching ETHERNET The ETHERNET port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable Stand Wall Mount Option Camera Stand The Camera can stand on a surface o
22. 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 con
23. 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 Hour Frequency Start Time Duration Mon Fri 16 39 00 03 Da Figure 6 13 Scheduled Recordings Screen NOTE In order for the scheduled recordings to occur the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC NOTE 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 28 Saved Files To 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
24. Camera s motion sensitivity and range will vary depending on the light conditions of your AN environment 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 amp 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 Ar
25. DONS Service on the camera WESE 192 188 1115 LINKSYS Chanel amp Disabbed 1 Nari internet Video Camera Setup Wizard isine WVC546C6 Figure 7 6 Cameras Found Screen Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service 35 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 6 To ensure security you will be asked to enter a user name and password before you can access the Camera Connect to 192 168 1115 If you have not changed the Camera s user name and password then enter admin in the User name and i 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 wvcsicc Utility will appear Click New User Click here to Register Compact Wireless G internet Video camera O Usememe A Hovs eer Click bere io Repistes Password Fargo your Posranni Your Doman ec jija duinkiye com SeleLink DORE ee werfidge WAN Port 124 Aloe Aalto Porn DONS Serice Update teydhs QDI Regutraten Malut Drace not Requtered Addmte Ustia Sale na Lasi Update Ab eenpt m a Last Suocessdal Update n a aim Go CCS Figure 7 8 SoloLink DDNS Screen Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service 36 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 8 Make sure your network has an active Internet connection Click Continue wvcsioc
26. HE 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 elsewh
27. L 2 fi Change the default SSID Disable SSID Broadcast Change the default password for the Administrator account Enable MAC Address Filtering Change the SSID periodically Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance 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 AN available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 66 SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID 1 Disa
28. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Compact 2 4GHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WVC54GC Copyright and Trademarks Specifications 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 WARNING 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 How to Use this User Guide The 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 This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Camera This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Camera This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Camera gt gt e In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image i
29. OGeGS Ditspli s Duis ima moran Ea Meteork Typa Ethemet IP Agcrete 192 161 115 Sutri Magk 256 25 255 Gatmway THD iik yt Chareal G Securly Chanbled i Figure 8 25 Status Screen 59 Help Through 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 amp Recorder Utility as well as view information about the View Video feature NOTE The appearance and features of the Help screen will vary depending on whether you have AN logged in first to access the Setup 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 amp 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 diff
30. P 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 76 Appendix F Specifications Standards Ports Protocols Button Cabling Type Indicators Security Features WEP Key Bits Image Sensor Lens Resolution Relative Illumination Effective Focus Sensitivity Field of View Compression Algorithm IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u One 10 100 Auto Crossover MDI MDI X port Power port TCP IP HTTP DHCP NTP SMTP UPnP Discovery
31. Service 41 18 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 i oo a Tou bne dettor beg bees pitnih added te poas Dye Doman peorbouwr Tou wll a i kpi It pioebour opia rp ca codra mage har bera ent te r mal addins yora per dreg the eee Piest eee The Dele DICES Serer t eee we bl poe dence on part 1024 of poe peas Tes n de pa a a pet jr hra g T t m u port briar yom drar wi br albir on thar Internet Fa epee rep Wp ents pat dorerarding om Leii aeit j Hi Lp dewe EA oem peed zl 19 A pop up screen will inform you that you have successfully set up the SoloLink DDNS Service for the Camera Microsoft Internet Explorer Click OK A Congratulations you have successful added this device Ce Figure 7 20 Successful Setup Screen NOTE Make sure you set up the port forwarding feature on your network router so the SoloLink AN DDNS Service will be able to access the Camera 42 20 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
32. Shared Key used by your wireless Apply Cancel network It must have 8 32 characters Figure 8 9 Wireless Security WPA Personal Screen To save your changes click the Apply button To cancel your changes click the Cancel button WEP Wireless Security TX Key Select which WEP key 1 4 will be used when your network s access point or wireless router sends and Security Mode WEP v receives data kE WEP Encryption Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use 64 Bit Keys 10 Hex chars or 128 Bit EP Tame Eee Cee Keys 26 Hex chars Passphrase Key 1 0000000000 Passphrase Instead of manually entering WEP keys you can use a Passphrase to generate them It is case Key 2 0000000000 sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters This Passphrase is compatible with Linksys Key 3 0000000000 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 4 0000000000 Authentication Open System v 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 Apply Cancel c
33. VENUE 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 79 Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according to 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 is found by turning the equi
34. able 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 Status Registration 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
35. amera in Standing Position Wall Mount Option Figure 5 22 Camera in Wall Mounting Position Figure 5 23 Wall Mount Slots Figure 6 1 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Screen Figure 6 2 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Welcome Screen Figure 6 3 Choose Destination Location Screen Figure 6 4 Ready to Install the Program Screen Figure 6 5 InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen Figure 6 6 Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Icon Figure 6 7 Main Screen Figure 6 8 Add Camera LAN Screen Figure 6 9 Add Camera Internet Screen Figure 6 10 View Video Screen Figure 6 11 Delete Camera Screen Figure 6 12 Change Settings Screen Figure 6 13 Scheduled Recordings Screen Figure 6 14 Files Screen Figure 6 15 Recorded Files Screen Figure 6 16 Motion Detection Files Screen Figure 6 17 Window Showing SnapShot Folders Figure 6 18 Motion Detection Settings Screen Figure 6 19 Utility Settings Screen Figure 7 1 SoloLink Service Figure 7 2 SoloLink Welcome Screen Figure 7 3 SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen Figure 7 4 SoloLink for Convenience Screen Figure 7 5 Check Connections Screen Figure 7 6 Cameras Found Screen Figure 7 7 Login Screen Figure 7 8 SoloLink DDNS Screen Figure 7 9 Confirm Active Internet Connection Screen Figure 7 10 Figure 7 11 Figure 7 12 Figure 7 13 Figure 7 14 Figure 7 15 Figure 7 16 Figure 7 17 Figure 7 18 Figure 7 19 Figure 7 20 Figure 7 21 Figure 7
36. ant 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 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 63 Do 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 find more information about the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service You can go to www linksys com sololink for more information
37. ble 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 authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Is the newest and best available stan
38. bles are properly connected to the Camera Click the Next button Check the Wireless G Internet Video Camera In order to configure the settings in the Wireless G internet Video Camera if must be connected to the same network as this PC WVC546C Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5 6 Check the LED Screen 12 Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 8 The screen displays a list of Compact Wireless G Internet Video Cameras on your network along with the pe status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted If the Camera you want is not displayed click ban ne 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 Ore or More Wireless G internet Video Cameras Have Been Four 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 Adrunizinaior Passwort The default adminisirator name and password is admin You will use this password later bo access the Web Based
39. 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 Cameras After 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 Inthe Device Name field give the Camera a unique name The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras have the same Device Name Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility Setup ax pee arinkeri ca eta Find Available Pert Ceeace not Higi is TA raeil a A SoloLink sasis b a SoloLink User Administration Login i ihai is Lepaa i Cch bare If pon hare icul T pary and receded Wie it CTILC he poe Figure 8 19 Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account Tiia ill recta andl urges thee ica earn Ha SoloLink HONS Saree Wey will og kagar be able to get bo hoe drance fom the boliet by name Are you gure you want to do this Figure 8 20 Device Removal Screen 55 COANA A et Vlina Poll al fr ala p ah fi A AA f NA AF Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 3 Inthe WAN Port field enter a un
40. dard 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 A 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 67 Implementing 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 68 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware NOTE Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera s firmware within your network in other AN 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 The Camera s firmware is upgraded through the Web based Utility s Administrator tab Follow these instructions To upgrade the firmware follow these instructions 1 Goto www linksys com and download
41. dify settings Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weit WV CS4G0 Figure 5 16 Review New Settings Screen ADvision of Cisco Systems ine New Wireless G Internet Video Camera Settings Below are the new settings for your Wireless G Internet Video Camera Click Next to save new settings or Back to modify settings Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weiss WVC54GC Figure 5 17 Confirm New Settings Screen 17 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 18 After the files have been successfully copied the Congratulations screen will appear Install Viewer amp 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 bn Your Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera has successtully been configured Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard wor 205 Exit Click the Exit button if you want to install the Camera s Utility later Go to the Placement Options section Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weiss WVC54GC Figure 5 18 Congratulations Screen Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 18 Setup Wizard Placement Options The Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall Depending on the positioning you want you can attach
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43. e Camera Status section and click Delete Camera When you are asked to confirm the deletion click the OK button Camera Settings To modify a Camera s settings select its name in the Camera List box and click Change Settings Test Results Click 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 Data Camera 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 MOTHOA h APE L CHAI EL a On m Od se PA ret Figure 6 11 Delete Camera Screen Connection successful Camera hamels MAC name LK123588 Description Address 192 168 1 115 Port Number 97 Login If required Name Password Test Results Figure 6 12 Change Settings Screen 21 Scheduled Recordings To schedule recordings for a Camera select its name in the
44. e Ethernet port on the Camera 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 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure L 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 amp Recorder Utility To install the Camera s Multi Camera Viewer amp 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 To install the Camera click the Setup button on the Welcome screen After reading the License Agreement click N
45. ea 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 wCHGc Linke Web Help Ext Gaable Gece E Mail Alert when Motion Detected Sand T Emad Addrens 1 Email Address 2 Ema Accra EI Show From au E mail Airea Subject SMTP Mail Server Cuigeing Mad Sarei Biy Mail Server Fequires Authentication Account Mame Peon lt CTE s Figure 8 22 Options Screen wCHGc Heme View Video Setep Linke Wib Help Eat SMTP Mail Server fChigeing Mail Server Biy Mail Server Fequines Awihestiecation Accoenl Mame Praa Emit imien Wideo length seconds Mation Detection EOCCEEGETI PnP Enable iscr Only Ahamate Pen Disable Fer HTTP Mab comnections Figure 8 24 Motion Detection Screen 57 Other UPnP 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 b
46. emet Video Camera will comnect to a router or DHCP server Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weine WVC54GC Figure 5 10 Network Settings Screen IP Settings These are basic network settings for the Wireless G intemal Video Camera Make sure you write down these settings in case you need them in the future If you are unsure of these settings do not make any changes Changes to the settings below may disrupt the operation of your existing network IP Settings f kmp Je wi WVC546C Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5 11 IP Settings Screen 14 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 13 The Mode Setting screen will appear Select the appropriate mode for your network l l l LINKSYS Infrastructure Click the Infrastructure radio button if you want the Camera to communicate using an rode Settinn access point or wireless router Linksys wireless products are designed to work right out of the box H necessary CB a e S A a a EE s 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 miner So ci ya ecane o Select Ad Hoc il you want the camera io commun cate with other wireless devices without using an access point or wireless router Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard mein WVC54GC Figure 5 12 Mode Settings Screen 14 The Wireless Settings screen will appear so you can change the wireless settings Ente
47. en continued Motion Detection Screen Status Screen User Help Screen Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware Screen Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank 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
48. er 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 74 Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RJ 45 Registered J ack 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 a
49. era it must be connected to the same network as this PC Note if you are using your camera wirelessly you hava to disconnect the camera from the network and power cycle it after the setup wizard process is complete Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard wia WVC546C Figure 5 3 Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Connect the Wireless G Camera to your network In order to configure the settings in the Wireless G Internet Video Camera il must be connected to the same network as this PC Note If you are using your camera wirelessly you have to disconnect the camera from the network and power cycle it after the setup wizard process is complete Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weno WVC546C Figure 5 4 Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen 11 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 6 Plug the included power adapter into the Camera s Power port Plug the other end into an electrical outlet Click the Next button Power on the Wireless G Internet Video Camera In order to configure the settings in the camera it must be connected to the same network as this PC Once the camera is configured you can start using it in your wireless network by disconnecting the ethemet cable from the camera and power cycling the camera Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard WEOL Figure 5 5 Power on the Camera Screen 7 Make sure the LED is lit on the Camera s front panel If it is not lit make sure the ca
50. era 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 a aie mano Showing epapanor rowers appropriate Frequency from the drop down menu e Start Time Decide what time you want the Camera to begin monitoring for motion Select the time you want the MOTION DETECTIONSEMINESs video recording to begin Duration Select how long you want the Camera to monitor for motion Frequency Start Time Sensitivity Level You have a choice of motion sensitivity levels for the Camera Select the appropriate level from the drop down menu Frequency Mon Fri 3 x 3 default By default the Camera s field of view is split into nine sections See the on screen image If you ae want it split into 16 sections select 4 x 4 If you want it split into 25 sections select 5 x 5 C a ae en TA i Normal Normal 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 Retresh image Select Al Clear All you want to de select all sections click the Clear All button To refresh the current image click the Refresh E 3 Image button After you have made your selections click
51. ere 82 Appendix Contact Information Need 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 com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can Call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at Support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during Its warranty period you Can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 83
52. erent 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 EJ iaAannm MPamraunra Alabk hana UH H a IC AO Cal n ara S W an pnaScA Ji Ji V Y VAs VU w CA iwi G ww uU U KF CA aed Ls VA VJ CIIL Y Liikaa Suppor Paige Darn inst V e a Liy A Weh Broweer You can view video using Inlemel Epigr 55 i higher When pou cick view Video an AcieeX comeonent ccm fie will heed to be downloaded and installed on your PC You will be promopled bo install fis ocx fle W ii bs mol preven in your system Views amp Recorder ity This uiii eas included on the ROM thal care with the Camara You mey Heo download it tom Bre link above This biiy allows you to view dao and srhedubr racordioga Note The Compact Wireless G intemet Video Camera supports 2 of four eers simuRanmeoushy Figure 8 26 User Help Screen Home Wiew Vides Setup Linke Web Halip Exh Figure 8 27 Administrator Help Screen 60 Appendix A Troubleshooting This 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
53. ery Low to Very High ms Eo 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 Figure 8 11 Image Screen Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Quality Level Bit Rate 320 x 240 Very High 900kbps NOTE Video quality and or performance may be affected by the number of users connected to the Camera 160 x 120 Very High 800kbps 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 50 Adjustments Color 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 l
54. et 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 ov
55. evel of sharpness you want for the Camera s video The range varies from 3 to 3 Options Image Rotation If you want the image to be rotated 1802 click the checkbox next to Rotate image 1802 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 51 Cfamnartkt WUiivalace_ lIntarnat Vigan famar a Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Administrator Use this screen to change the administrator login settings restore factory defaults and upgrade firmware Login Changing 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 Defaults Before 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 Upgrade
56. ew 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 amp Recording Utility download this User Guide and download Acrobat Reader Go to the Help section for more Information e Exit To close the Utility click the Exit tab Address 4 http 192 168 1 115 Figure 8 1 Camera s Default IP Address WCRE iinr View Video Sewp Linis eb Exh me Sew CI COME a i i PaM nagement utility ilevr video op EeEQure your Internet Video Gamera Figure 8 2 Web based Utility Welcome 45 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera View Video Follow 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 NOTE To view video using a web browser you must use Internet Explorer version 5 5 or higher The A View Video feature will not work with Netscape Netscape users should use the Multi Camera Viewer
57. ext if you agree and want to continue the installation or click Cancel to end the installation Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 mary Figure 5 1 Setup Wizard Welcome Screen LINKSYS A ivin of Cento Systems ine End User License Agreement Please review the license agreement below Press the PAGE DOWN key of use the Scroll Bar to see the nest of the agreement IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Linksys End User License Agreement EULA is a kega apeement between you either an individual or a single entity and Linksys Corporation for the Linksys i you accepi the lerma of thes Agreement dick Mert lo continue N not chanse Cancel and the Setup Winand will closs You musi click Mest to continue tha installation process Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weeins WVC546C Figure 5 2 End User License Agreement Screen 10 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 4 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 Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard LINKSYS A hea af Ceep Sibera bre Connect the Wireless G Camera to your network in order to configure the settings of your Wireless G Internet Video Cam
58. haracters If you are using 128 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal Figure 8 10 Wireless Security WEP Screen 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 e a Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility 49 Setup m a o e 3 WCHGC C Wireless G Internet Video Car Home View Video Setup Linke Web Halip ExH The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera s video settings Video Settings Retolutegn Ra image Gualty Harha Fwar line frequency EDHE fee dyer peand lighting Resolution 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 e Ea Sharpness Nownal rage Rori O Rotate image 160 Time Samp M Enable Teal Diephay O Enable Tari 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 V
59. ique port number This is the number of the port you will use to access the T Camera remotely If you need to find an available port click Find Available Port and follow the on screen S i 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 Sek DON You need te be conmecied in tha laters la ardar te conn 5 Click the Apply button on the SoloLink DDNS screen The Camera will automatically register itself with your SoloLink account 6 Setup port forwarding on your network router so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the ID Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Go to www linksys com portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router Figure 8 21 Find Available Port Screen For other routers refer to your router s documentation Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility 56 setup Options The Options screen allows you to alter the Camera s e mail alert features UPnP configuration and Alternate Port settings E mail Alert You 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 NOTE The
60. k Add Camera The Add Camera screen will appear There will be two tabs available LAN and Internet LAN The LAN screen shows the Cameras found on your local area network along with the status information for each Camera Cameras on LAN The 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 Data Camera 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 an a VATY Cameras on LAN Camera Name W VC54GC MAC name 00c002123588 Description Address 192 168 1 115
61. k 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 32 C Fe mp ele ss G Inte l ame Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink Overview This 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 Introduction The 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 wa
62. 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 amp 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 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 Ethernet an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Camera s applications and this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Compact Wireless G In
63. lick Main Program You will see the Utility s main screen ksys IATA METE Ea Speer 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 CHANNEL West OOO O CHANNEL 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 Status This 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 23 Add Camera To add a Camera on your local network or the Internet clic
64. llowing 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 75 TCP 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 UD
65. n 46 Setup Click 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 NOTE For added security you should always change the Login Name and Password through the AN Administrator screen of the Utility 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 e 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 Amnar VWiralaceae Arnat Vinan amara e VVahnh_hnacan onibaY VOMPACT VV ire l ess G Internet Video Camera s Web pased
66. n electrical outlet AN router or switch using the Ethernet network cable BEFORE powering on the Camera The Camera s power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing The Camera is ready for use when the LED is Otherwise the Camera will not function solidly lit Proceed to Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Figure 4 2 Connect the Power Adapter Chapter 4 Connecting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Moving the Camera to a Different Network When 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 l 2 Unplug the power adapter from the Camera Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the Camera 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 L 2 Unplug the power adapter from the Camera Connect the Ethernet network cable to your PC router or switch Connect the other end of the cable to th
67. n wf MAK COMPaCt WIFCICSS U INLeMMet VIGO Lam era Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Multi Camera Viewer amp 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 amp 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 amp Recorder Utility this Utility will also work with Wireless B or G Internet Video Cameras NOTE To view video using a web browser you must use Internet Explorer version 5 5 or higher The AN View Video feature will not work with Netscape Netscape users should use the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility instead internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ve Installing the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility er ny en wens WVC54GC Copr phl OUA Cisco Syiti A Paghi Reserved ror 1 On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard click the Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Figure 6 1 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Screen button Wireless G Internet Video Camera InstallShield Wizard 2 The Welcome screen will appear Click the Next button to proceed Welcome
68. ndow 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 Function If you want to record the current video click this icon B 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 BD 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 Figure 6 10 View Video Screen If you want to make the viewing window twice as large click this icon 26 Delete Camera To delete a Camera select its name in th
69. net Video Camera Web based Utility Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras WwChiGc p Linky Web Help E ee How User Click bere to Register Password Eargot your Posrwani Your Domain ec j ga ouinktyi com Dica Mame werd4ge WAH Part iga Eind Avalladle Pori DONS Darica Update Eweydhi al Ragetraton Salut Deibe not Required Addnte Ustia Stale fa Lasi Update Al ment n a Last Successial Update m eae Ge Gls Figure 7 24 SoloLink DDNS Screen WOoeMGC Heena Vitter Whelan Si Links Web Help Exit You need te be conkecied in tha letarne la ardar te continue lt r aie Figure 7 25 Find Available Port Screen 44 Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility Overview Use 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 Utility To 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 e View Video To vi
70. ng 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
71. nlatratar Notes Your passveved must be jocs than characters bong and binno COM en epee or epecial Chareclere Caution Ary aethngs you have aapi will ba loni ween ihe detni seltings am mmi Upgrade Firmware a Firmware Firermarares wi bel 4 Figure 8 12 Administrator Screen NOTE When you restore the Camera s factory AN defaults you will lose the settings you have saved previously NOTE When you upgrade the Camera s firmware AN you may lose the settings you have saved previously Upgrade Firmware The upgrade firmware file needs to be downloaded and stored on your PC Upgrade File C StartUpgrade Cancel Figure 8 13 Upgrade Firmware Screen 52 a AMAafF A Ih ra J Ace f lp aha rn At fi el AF at a A Ar COMPVACL VWI T CICSS U l nternet video camera Users al ee Setp Linksys Web Help Ext The Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users Alw accra by All users a I Dely ubira below User Access Allow 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 ELE es CI User Mami User Parpi Conima Parted
72. nstructions e When you enter the Camera s domain name make sure it Is in this format http lt Device Name gt lt Location ID gt ourlinksys com The lt Device Name gt is the name you gave the Camera when you ran the Setup Wizard The lt Location ID gt is the name you selected when you set up your SoloLink DDNS account e f the Camera is set to DHCP make sure your local network is working properly and your router has an active Internet connection e f 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 Questions Can 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 amp Recorder Utility See Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Can directly connect the Camera to wired and wireless networks at the same time No Before powering on the Camera you should decide if you w
73. nt 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 caml1 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 Service 1 On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service DDNS Service For more information goto www linksys com sololink Easily access your video camera remotely over the Internet with SOLOLINK on
74. ogram 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 71 Cable 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 f
75. oloLink account It should be in this format lt Location ID gt 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 Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility Setup SeleLink DONS WCHGC Stop Linke Web Help Esh sermon 5 Now Wee Click bere to Register Password Eargot yout Pasreani Your Doman ec jija ouinkiys com Dica Marne werd4ge WAM Part ig End wallaba Pori DONS Saraca Update Ewi dhe i s Reguiraten Malut Drace not Regret ered Addnve Ustia aiui na Lasi Update Anemgt ma Last Suocessdal Update nfa ae amp lt e Figure 8 15 SoloLink DDNS Screen WoHGC Heetia Wine Whelan Sal Linea Web Help Exit Your Came ate PC need to be connected bo ihe internat fo sign up Please conim thal you are connected bo the memet befor continuing COO ae Figure 8 16 New User Registration Screen WEMGC Home View Video Se ee ee Exi Lite he denien fo megat youi uama ord pirana The inbadi wil be E mailed to the E mail ed reas you previced when you registered your SoboLink DONS Service acocunt Domain name Figure 8 17 Password Request Screen 54 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera WAN Port Enter the number of the port you will use to remotely access the Camera If you need to find an avail
76. on for Recording Total Space 6142 MB Available Space 1309 MB Maximum MB Motion Detection Recording Space MB instant Schedule Recording Space MB Overwrite oldest fe Stop recording Launch Viewer amp Recorder utility on windows startup L Figure 6 19 Utility Settings Screen 31 Enable 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 amp 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 clic
77. onal WI Fi Protected Access aan AEE MEO you bo wes We Pane Eve shores T9 Hoe WPA Personal settings must be identical to those of your existing wireless network WPA Personal automatically uses TKIP with dynamic encryption keys Enter a passphrase on this screen Se a ee Disabled Encryption TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method ee Sane Select the type ot E your Network uses Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 63 characters In the Passphrase field E by or sete Te The longer and more complex your Passphrase Is the more secure your network will be ga iban Click Next to proceed or click Back to return to the previous screen Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weins WVC54G6C Figure 5 14 Security Settings WPA Personal 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 Security Settings Optional Wi Fi Protected Access oat desert e a EE Hyu 1 Passphrase Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated The settings must be identical to those of your existing wireless network passphrase is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters It must match the ooo passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is
78. only One Reset Button RJ 45 1 x LED User Authentication WEP WPA PSK Motion Detection 64 128 Bit CMOS Fixed Focus 320 x 240 160 x 128 5 1 Lux 3 mm 1 0V Lux sec 61 48 degrees MPEG 4 71 Record File Format Brightness Dimensions W x Hx D Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Warranty ASF Auto Manual Adjustment 3 54 x 4 02 x 1 46 90 mm x 102 mm x 37 mm 0 29 Ibs 0 13 kg 5V DC External FCC 02C to 402C 32 F to 104 F 102C to 702C 14 F to 158 F 10 to 85 5 to 90 3 year limited 78 Appendix G Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys 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 cop
79. pment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This 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 and your body SAFETY NOTICES Caution 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 INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA This device complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB 003 et RSS210 d Industry Canada The 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 80 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS 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
80. proedes ihes serace fo subsenbers subject to the following Terms and Semice TOS which may be updated fom lene to hre with oF without notce Fisse mionw the most current version cf the TOS at any tene of Tamni of Serece Linksys may hare other specie pages matenas contents minions of cercos made avilable on the Semte website that are govermed by thew Get mdeadyal respecte terms of semice Lriksys does not and cannol warrant thal the Sameco wall be unintorrupted of error tee In choomng to use the Serce for gecunty oF furmllince purposes do 29 af your sole mik Figure 7 16 Verification Screen 40 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 16 On the Create Links screen click Continue The SoloLink DDNS Service will send your account information to the Camera Create Links Your account har been created Fiare chk Coginue to create the kks beteren the SoloLak DONS Serve and pour device Continue Figure 7 17 Create Links Screen 17 A pop up screen will inform you that you have successfully registered your account Click OK Microso internet Eilers x Cengratulahore you hawe successhully rogsterod your account Gick Apply button to regatear camera lt a Figure 7 18 Successful Registration Screen At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS
81. r 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 Position Figure 3 5 Camera in Wall Mounting Position Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Chapter 4 Connecting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before 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 Setup 1 Connect the Ethernet network cable to your router switch or computer ton th 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Camera Figure 4 1 Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 3 Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera NOTE You MUST connect the Camera to a PC 4 Plug the power adapter into a
82. r 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 Wireless Settings SSID The SSID must be identical for all devices in a wireless network Itis case sensitive and should have 32 leant bs aas Hl Faa URAGANA RAE T alphanumeric characters or fewer You can use any keyboard character but do not use any spaces Seann Channel If you set the Camera to Ad Hoc mode select the appropriate channel from the drop down menu EZE cng minn yow res ara metoe e and should not exceed Tz characters All devices in your wireless ad hoc network must use the same channel in order to function correctly The Channel setting is a unique number shared among all Then click the Next button El o as clei Aar N Onuk Vieueceiione poor perlormnance on a certain chanel iry changing to another channel Channels 1 6 and 11 are peefenred Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard weiks WVC54GC Figure 5 13 Wireless Settings Screen Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 15 Setup Wizard A Compact Wireless G Internet Video Cam Ara era 15 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 Security Settings Opti
83. ress Then click the Next button 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 Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard LINKSySs AlDerision of Casco Systemes ine Network Settings Linksys wireless products are designed to work right out of the box If necessary these setiings should be changed to match the configuration of your existing wireless network ce Static IP address Select this if your network requires a static IP address bor the Wireless G Atomatic Configuration DHCP Select this if the Wirctess G Int
84. rom 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 72 Encryption 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
85. s and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix Contact Information List of Figures Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 Figure 5 3 Figure 5 4 Figure 5 5 Figure 5 6 Figure 5 7 Figure 5 8 Figure 5 9 Figure 5 10 Figure 5 11 Figure 5 12 Figure 5 13 Figure 5 14 Figure 5 15 Figure 5 16 Figure 5 17 Figure 5 18 Figure 5 19 Figure 5 20 Figure 5 21 Camera LED Camera Tilting Feature Reset Button Camera in Standing Position Camera in Wall Mounting Position Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Connect the Power Adapter Setup Wizard Welcome Screen End User License Agreement Screen Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen Power on the Camera Screen Check the LED Screen Cameras Found Screen Login Screen Basic Settings Screen Network Settings Screen IP Settings Screen Mode Settings Screen Wireless Settings Screen Security Settings WPA Personal Screen Security Settings WEP 64 Bit Screen Review New Settings Screen Confirm New Settings Screen Congratulations Screen Stand Option C
86. s 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 64 What IEEE 802 11g features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 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 65 Appendix B Wireless Security Linksys 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 Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed
87. s how you can upgrade the Camera s firmware Appendix D Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix E Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix F Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Camera Appendix G Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Camera Appendix H Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Camera Appendix Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction A 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 Modes Unlike 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 communicati
88. s provided with a figure number and description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section WVC54GC UG 50816NC J L Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction Ad Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Camera LED Camera Head Camera Reset Button Camera Ports Camera Stand Chapter 4 Connecting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Placement Options Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Overview Installing the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Using the Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Overview Introduction NWA NWDDORBR BRB BNE PF WO CO CO CO Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Chapter 8 Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility Overview How to Access the Web based Utility View Video Setup Help Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problem
89. s service To activate your SoloLink account click on the SoloLink tab on the Setup Wizard or on the Web based Utility Use the Access ID Card included with your product to get your SoloLink account EREE for 90 days Figure 7 1 SoloLink Service Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard vec 2 05 Cite Fret iat usin WVESAGG Copr pi BOS Cisco Syrie AN Paghts Reserved Li h Figure 7 2 SoloLink Welcome Screen 33 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 2 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 You need SoloLink Dynamic Domain Name Service if ab Your Internet service assigns you a dynamic IP address Many Internet providers assign a new IP address to your connection from Salainik time to time for security purposes or whenever you disconnect and reconnect The SoloLink DONS Service keeps track of the address of your network even when it changes so you can find the camera s video stream 145 1 20120 ri BY Nari internet Video Camera Setup Wizard mote WYC5S466 Figure 7 3 SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen 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 You need SoloLink Dynamic Domain Name Service if gt You don t like typing all tho
90. se numbers Even if you do have a static IP address you and your friends will port number to access your camera from a remote PC on the Internat With the SoloLink DONS Service your camera gets a name of your choosing easier to remember easier to type Hent Wireless G internet Video Camera Setup Wizard wen WVC546C Figure 7 4 SoloLink for Convenience Screen Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service 34 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 4 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 LINKSYS SoloLink Dynamic Domain Name Service Setup Please make sure you have internet Connection and that your PC and Hetwork Cable D Pl i Mert Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard veces WVC5S46C Figure 7 5 Check Connections Screen 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 One or More Wireless G Internet Video Camera Have Been Found Select the camera that you would like to setup for SoloLink DONS Service and then click Next to continue You will be prompted to enter the administrator name and password lo connect to the camera s setup page of the SoloLink
91. tain 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 81 INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF T
92. ten LED Operation Enba C Diab Cuota DateTime DREADS Tis Tima Zom O Ague fer deyhghi aring OMT 18 00 Panie Trew U5 Canaday Tips Configuration Typa Fiwd IP Address a F Addece We ee Lt TIG i Subnel Mast 25 255 255 0 amp Galeway CTE Z Figure 8 7 Basic Device Settings Screen WCEGC Home View Video Di Linka W h i Exit OMT Petes Tima US i Cera Tqane sE A Configuestion Typ Feand I Address IP Auhirees s 192 168 i 1115 Subrat Klarak 255 265 5 oO Gimway Primary DINE Secondary DNS Soi kakpa Meteork Type infrastruc Chanal Ho Securty Dibi ee Edit Security Setingy Fe im es Figure 8 8 Basic LAN and Wireless Settings Screen 48 COANA A et Vlina Poll al fr ala mn alh Y Ii vate a AA A Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 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 Wireless Security Wireless Security Select 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 l Security Mode WPA Personal WPA Personal WPA Algorithm TKIP WPA Shared Key WPA Algorithm TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method 6 to 63 characters WPA Shared Key Enter the WPA Shared Key also called Passphrase or Pre
93. ternet Video Camera This chapter describes the physical features of the Camera Chapter 4 Connecting the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera This 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 Camera This 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 Utility This 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 Service This 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 Utility This chapter describes the Web based Utility and the features available so you can use and alter advanced configuration settings Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Camera Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network Appendix C Upgrading Firmware This appendix explain
94. the Add button to save the new scheduled motion detection video Figure 6 18 Motion Detection Settings Screen To delete a scheduled motion detection video select the video from the list and click the Delete button NOTE To specify the maximum length for a single motion detection video recording click the Utility To close this screen click the X button in the upper right hand corner Settings button on the main menu NOTE In order for the motion detection feature and its recordings to occur the Multi Camera AN Viewer amp Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC 30 Utility Settings To configure the settings of the Multi Camera Viewer amp 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 Directory You 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
95. the Camera head to its stand at two different points Stand Option 1 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 Option Figure 5 20 Camera in Standing Position 19 Wall Mount Option You 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 L 2 If advanced users wish to access the Camera through its Web based Utility then proceed to Chapter 8 Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the back panel Tighten the screw end and then the gray 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 into the two slots 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 amp Recorder Utility Using the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Web based Utility Figure 5 22 Camera in Wall Mounting Position 58 mm 2 28 inches Figure 5 23 Wall Mount Slots 20 a AnA nfet A Ii we ace A A at re x Ih PS a
96. 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 ka upgrade firmware file needs to be downloaded and stored on your 4 Click the Start Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions To cancel the upgrade click the Upgrade File Browse J Cancel button For further help click the Help tab StartUpgrade Cancel Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware Screen Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 69 Appendix D Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that helo make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before 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 Resources If you wish to share printers folders or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on using shared resources Network Neighborhood
97. tically 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 Settings Configuration 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 Settings SSID 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 tar Q l einn 1 h a Camnart Wir el aee A ntarnat Vi d an Camara e Wah haca d Jti ry J pter o USIN g ine com p act wireless U Internet viaeo camera S VWeb pased UTII ty J J WCHGE Home View Video Setup Linksys Web Holp Exit Deica 0 WN s Ciara Nami WESAG Diricnp
98. 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 F BESAVED FILES Figure 6 14 Files Screen File Mame Camera Name Explore Figure 6 15 Recorded Files Screen NOTE Use Windows Media Player 7 or higher to AN view your recordings CnaR MOTION DETECTION FIRES Camera Name File Name Play Explore Figure 6 16 Motion Detection Files Screen 29 S Na oshots C Program Files Internet video Camera SnapShot 5 x l l l l l l File Edit wew Favorites Tools Help p Click the Snapshot Pictures button and a Windows Explorer window will appear and display the available Back gt Qseach rodes WS OE x SnapShot folders The name of each folder is the MAC address of the Camera that took that folder s snapshots l a Address Ic Program Files Internet Video Camera snapshot Double click a folder to see a list of its images aa Motion Detection You 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 Cam
99. 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 Cameras After 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 22 Web based Utility Welcome T i hemia Tea Aien Eege w Pett Paredrding on abiyi Routers CRE HETPORS FORTS FORT FORLEO FOR LRG THE INTERNET WETO CLR OVER THE WTESENET Looman bor he uis of Be dered Vides Cee eh ree Bde onder ie eee Pe ete cee Pa test pou o weed lo open f Ti Penns ve t E biip S WiOHGc I View Video Sepp Unies eb Exh Enter Network Password ajx Please type yow user name and password Site 192 168 1 115 Save this password in your password Est LK cea Fig
100. to the InstallShield Wizard for Wireless G Intemet Video Camera LINKSYS The InstallShield Wizard wil install Wireless G Internet Mapei hea et faces ope re Ba Video Camera on your computer To continue cick Nex lreless G Celt ra ee Lamera Figure 6 2 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Welcome Screen a RaAamNnanrt iralace_lC Intarnat Vidan Camara AiiiltiPamara Viiawar 8 Rannrdar I tility the Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utili LY 3 The Choose Destination Location screen will appear To install the Multi Camera Viewer amp 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 amp Recorder Utility proceed to the next section Using the Multi Camera Viewer amp 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 Wirelese 6 Internet Video Camera InstallShield Wizard Choore Destination Location Select folder where
101. trol installed Delete this file from the list in When powering on the Camera 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 The next time you click View Video from the web browser you will be prompted to re install the OCX plug 61 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 have two Cameras and see two WVC54GCs listed in my Multi Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility When click to view both Cameras 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 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 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
102. ure 7 23 Web Utility Login Screen 43 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera 5 6 In the Username Password and Your Domain fields enter your SoloLink account information 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 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 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 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 Inter
103. utton To get additional information about the screen s features click the Help tab 58 Compact Wireless G Internet Video Camera Status The Status screen allows you to view the Camera s status information System Status Firmware 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 Network Network 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 Wireless SSID 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 WMG Home WewVideo Set Linkai Wah i a L Fimea Werna WT MAC Addr Die 368 Comers Hara WA
104. y 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 RE

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