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Linksys WVC11B User's Manual

1. User Information First Name John Last Name Doe Address 1 1234 Street Adhe Address 2 City My Cey State My State Zip My Zip Code Country USA Phone My Phone Email pdoe ernal corn Receive Updates by Email Yer lt lt Bock Continuez W any of the information above is incorrect click the BACK button Figure 7 12 Confirmation of New Settings Device Name doehouse ourknksys com Figure 7 13 Select a Location ID 34 Wireless B 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 Figure 7 14 Confirm Your Location ID 15 Read the Terms of Service agreement on the Verification screen Click Create Account to accept the terms of n service How to Pay Figure 7 15 Payment 1 F i aT 1 i Y i L You are Ready TERMS OF SERVICE 1 ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS 1 1 Welcome to the Lekeys Sololink DONS Semte Linksys Sole of the Semice Linksys Solblink m a gece owned made avadable and operated by Linksys deehon of Croco Systeme Inc linksys Linksys ScloL
2. Linksys Support Page Download Latest Viewer Recorder Utility Click this link to download the most recent version of the 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 different router refer to your router s documentation Online User Guide in PDF Format and Adobe website software for viewing PDF documents Click the Online User Guide in PDF Format link to view the latest version of the Camera s user guide It will be in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File pdf format so you will need Acrobat Reader to view this pdf If you do not have the Acrobat Reader click the Adobe website link to download it Restore Factory Defaults To restore the Camera s factory default settings click the Restore Defaults button Note When you restore the Camera s factory defaults you will lose the settings you have changed Firmware 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 Note When you upgrade
3. 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 See Figure 7 22 Click the Setup tab 3 A password request page shown in Figure 7 23 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 4 Click the SoloLink DDNS tab 5 Inthe Username Password and Your Domain fields enter your SoloLink account information See Figure 7 24 6 Inthe Device Name field give the Camera a unique name The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras have the same Device Name 7 Inthe WAN Port field enter a unique port number This is the number of the port you will use to access the Camera remotely If you need to find an available port click Find Available Port and follow the on screen instructions The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras use the same WAN port 8 Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address select the appropriate time interval from the DDNS Service Update drop down menu To update the dynamic IP address immediately click the Update Now button ds MAT ru Eos ii Peri emia Tea Aia Phere ae WG Pett Paredrding on Linkayt Routers QHO HETAORE POETS PORT FORURDEOS FOR US
4. Ir if it was an instant recording It begins with Sr if it was a scheduled recording The name ends with the date of the recording Camera Name The name of the Camera Start Time The time the recording began End Time The time the recording ended Play To play a recording file select it by clicking its Name and then click the Play button Note Use Windows Media Player 7 or higher to view your recordings Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Using the Viewer amp Recorder Utility B internet Video Camera INKSYS Cameras DefautID Camera Name _ Status 4 emea p Files Name Camera Name Start Time _ L Play Delete 7 q Explore Figure 6 16 Files 24 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Delete To delete a recording file select it by clicking its Name and then click the Delete button Explore If the recording file you want is not listed click the Explore button to find the file To rename a recording file click the Explore button After you have found the file you can rename it Preferences To designate the folder where recording files are saved click the Preferences button You will see the screen Shown in Figure 6 17 You can also customize the time limit for unscheduled or instant recordings on the Preferences screen Recorded File Location This shows the location where recording files are
5. 9 Click the Apply button to save your changes 64 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Note Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera s firmware within your network in other words use a computer within the Camera s local network If you attempt to upgrade the Camera s firmware from a remote location using a computer outside of the Camera s local network the upgrade will fail The Camera s firmware is upgraded through the Web based Utility s Help tab Follow these instructions L 2 Download the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com Then extract the file Access the Camera s Web based Utility and click the Help tab On the Help screen click the Firmware Upgrade button You will see the screen shown in Figure C 1 Click the Browse button to find the extracted file and then double click the filename Click the Start Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions Click the Cancel button to cancel the firmware upgrade For more information click the Help button Upgrade Firmware The upgrade firmware file needs to be downloaded and stored on your PC Upgrade File Browse a Ee EEE Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware 65 Appendix D Windows Help 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
6. Exit Basic knage Password Users Sois Advanced Une ites screen do setup and manage you Linksys DONS Senice i i Register today for your Si day thee fd penio you ane acting Sorel Inlereel Giggle 4 El Li SoloLink DONS A Congratulations mouture successfully registered your account Click Apply button bo negsher caora Eraiste Deita ni Fr giet rene LE n r a Figure 7 18 Successful Registration Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service 36 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless B Internet Video Camera 18 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 see Figure 7 19 Click Continue s Toa comer dec ware llh baad bom eat cto added to poet Dame Douce pocket Tou well birit peer dence ace de TL ere it pibous coaheue dm 19 pop up screen as shown in Figure 7 20 will inform you that you have successfully set up the SoloLink DDNS Service for the Camera Click OK eet mage bar bera metio de mal addins yora ere dreg he ges on Fibre one The Salle DOSS Serves eme 1 gt Gel pour dence on porn 1024 of poe poster Tes St Se Qu ear Pear ne pero por Carrera sa faa pert befepe yom dec en ber albir on Sur r rat Fa pb iip Merle nt part formae oo Leii atiti go brp Pee Eya obtenu Far cher poten phase coni yag rer bil Note Make sure
7. 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 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 57 Appendix B Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data in the form of files emails or messages Is transmitted over your wireless network it is open to attacks Wireless networking is inherently risky because it broadcasts information on radio waves J ust like Signals from your cellular or cordless phone can be intercepted signals from your wireless network can also be compromised What are the risks inherent in wireless networking Read on What Are The Risks Computer network hacking is nothing new With the advent of wireless networking hackers use methods both old and new to do everything from stealing your bandwidth to stealing your data There are many ways this is done so
8. 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 The capability of having a website FTP or e mail server with a dynamic IP address use a fixed domain name Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that lets one device on a local network known as a DHCP server assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices typically computers DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum A type of radio transmission technology that includes a redundant bit pattern to lessen the probability of data lost during transmission Used in 802 11b networking DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency 68 Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigne
9. Affiestion Pease make sure thal your PC ated the Windless 8 Intemet Video Carrera uri F aderrses in ha same LP range Figure 5 7 IP Settings 12 9 The Mode Settings screen will appear Click the Infrastructure radio button if you want the Camera to communicate using an access point or wireless router 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 10 The Basic Settings screen will appear so you can change the wireless settings Enter your wireless network s SSID or network name If you chose Ad Hoc mode select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal SSID The SSID must be identical for all devices in a wireless network It is case sensitive and should have 32 alohanumeric characters or fewer You can use any keyboard character but do not use any Spaces Channel If you set the Camera to Ad Hoc mode select the appropriate channel from the drop down menu All devices in your wireless ad hoc network must use the same channel in order to function correctly Then click the Next button Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 205 GHz B02 116 B Select Intrastructure if you want the camera bo communicate RS on an access point or wireless rouler Select Ad Hoc if you want the camen to communicate with other wireless devices without using an access poini of wireless rosier Figu
10. 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 such as a local network and the Internet RTS Request To Send A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit The computer will wait for a CTS Clear To Send message before sending data 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 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 Device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network so data can be shared at full transmission
11. A through F WEP 64 or 128 bits 9 GHz WARNING Each wireless i worketation on your network must uae a een WEP key identical to that specified below Click the Next button mec WEP 64 or 128 will generate a key of 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters respectively based on the passphrase The value of the key can also be manually entered using letters A through F or numbers O through 2 For Advanced Users You may go to the Setup page of the Web based configuration utility for additional key settings Figure 5 11 Security Settings WEP Key 14 13 On the screen shown in Figure 5 12 review your settings before the Setup Wizard starts to copy your files Click the Save button to continue 14 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 e Exit Click the Exit button if you want to install the Camera s Utility later Proceed to the next section Placement Options LINKSYS SSS A Drain d Geos Scien lema ing Wireless B Internet Video Camera setup Wizard ver aw New Wireless B Internet Video Camera Settings pal GHz 602 116 Would you le te save the changes he a flack
12. Figure 5 12 Review New Settings LINKSYS AM EON Cee PELE Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 Congratulations 2 4 GHz Your Wireless B Internet Video Camera has successfully been configured CPS t Facerder Weibty OS Figure 5 13 Congratulations 15 Placement Options There are three ways to place the Camera The first way is to place the Camera horizontally on a surface so it sits on four small rubber feet The second way is to stand the Camera vertically on a surface see Figure 5 14 The third way is to hang the Camera on a wall see Figure 5 15 The second and third options are explained in further detail below Stand Option 1 The Camera includes a Camera Desktop Stand Insert the end opposite to the antenna into the Stand 2 Place the Camera and adjust its aim and focus accordingly Wall Mount Option The Camera has two wall mount slots on the opposite side of its viewer The distance between these two slots is 80 mm 3 15 inches 1 Determine where you want to mount the Camera Attach two screws to the wall so that the Switch s wall mount slots line up with the two screws 2 Maneuver the Camera so the screws are inserted into the two slots 3 Adjust the Camera s aim and focus accordingly The installation of the Wireless B Internet Video Camera is complete Go to Chapter 6 Installing the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility If advanced users wi
13. Linksys LLC to make that assertion l Always trust content from Cisco Linksys LLC Yes No Moreno Figure 8 3 Security Warning ax Please type your user name and password 192 168 1 115 Save this password in your password Est xk Soe Figure 8 4 User Name and Password 41 Basic The Basic screen as shown in Figure 8 5 allows you to alter the Camera s settings including the network and wireless configuration Device Settings 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 Device ID Displayed here is the Camera s identification name which is used by the Camera and the Utility to exchange data 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 Date Enter the current date Time Enter the current time Time Zone Select the time zone for the Camera s location Network Time Protocol If you want to adjust the Camera s current time for daylight savings click the first checkb
14. Service and then chck Met in continue You will be prompted to enter the administrator name and password to cornet lo the camera s setup page of the SeloLink DONS Service on the camera re J Comers then click Next to continue Firmware Verte MAE Adcress Camara Name i A ro VE ace bse Chant Bisek WEP eecurity Figure 7 6 Cameras Found Wireless B Internet Video Camera 6 To ensure security you will be asked to enter a user name and password before you can access the Camera If you have not changed the Camera s user name and password then enter admin in the User name and Password fields admin is the default Then click OK Connect to 192 168 1 115 A 7 Your web browser will automatically start up and the SoloLink DDNS screen of the Camera s Web based Utility will appear Click New User Click here to Register s5 Internet Video Camera Home View Video Linksys WEE Help Emit SoloLink DONS pe Iie piren bo peba and manage your Linksys DONS Service Fegieler today tee your Ge des free kial perad you ane adding addGonal dedres bo your DONS serbe cick here for more infor ors ecrit O paavia Port Ewery dhs Update Now I Cheat py Fegitiene tr LEE Chek here you wound lo emo Ms Daea Eure we Demain cernes Figure 7 8 SoloLink DDNS Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service 31 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wi
15. 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 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 communicating directly with each other Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not If the computers on the wireless network need to b
16. a router with DHCP enabled click the Automatic Configuration DHCP radio button If you need to assign a static IP address to the Camera keep the default setting Static IP address Then click the Next button If you selected Automatic Configuration DHCP in step 7 then proceed to step 9 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 You must enter at least one DNS address which can be obtained from your ISP Click the Next button LINKSYS p A Dnesian of Cisco Systems Eee Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 Basic Settings GHz 602 116 Configuration Type Simie IF address Select thas if pour network requires a static IP address for the Wireless B internet Wideo Camera Automatic Configuration DHCP Select thes if the Wireless B Internet Video Camera wil conmec to a router or DHCP server Figure 5 6 DHCP or Static IP Address LINKSYS A TD Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 IP Settings These are basie network setings for ihe Wircless B Interest Video Camera 5 A GH Make sure vou write down these settings in case vou meed them in the future pa A az
17. appear See Figure B 2 A WEP Key seiting MITO NAAT En aio Fle Edt View Favortes Tools Help e 5 Select the Default Transmit Key used by your wireless network WEP Key Settings 6 From the WEP Encryption drop down menu select 64 Bit Keys 10 Hex chars or 128 Bit Keys 26 Hex DASE ARE chars depending on the level of encryption your wireless network uses HE A Hares he 7 Enter a Passphrase in the Passphrase field and click the Generate button to create WEP key s The oe et conte res Passphrase is case sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer FR sient If you do not want to use a Passphrase then enter the WEP keys manually in the Key 1 to Key 4 fields Each as WEP key must consist of valid hexadecimal characters the letters A through F and numbers 0 through oo EEE 9 For 64 bit WEP encryption the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit WEP are CNE ER BIEN encryption the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters 8 From the Authentication drop down menu select your wireless network s authentication type Open System or Shared Key The default is set to Open System for which the sender and recipient do NOT use a WEP key Figure B 2 WEP Key Settings 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
18. 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 Refresh button For the Camera whose name is currently selected in the Cameras on LAN box the following information will be displayed Camera Info Camera Name The name you gave to the Camera Description The information about the Camera that you entered Address The Camera s IP address Port Number 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 Find Camera From Cameras on LAN Camera Into WV C11IB Camera Name WWYC11B Description Address 92168117 _ Port Number 80 Login H required Home D Password Figure 6 9 Find Camera from LAN L Bokeh 20 Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Internet along with the status information for it See Figure 6 10 Test Results First go to the Camera Info section Enter the Camera s Addr
19. button To get additional information about the screen s features click the Help button Image The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera s video settings Video Settings Resolution Select the size you want for viewing or recording the Camera s video Select 320 240 for a larger size and select 160 120 for a smaller size Image Quality Select the level of quality you want for viewing or recording the Camera s video The range varies from Very Low to Very High You may find it helpful to know what the bit rates are for video viewing or recording at different resolutions and image quality levels The following table lists estimated bit rates at each available resolution and video quality level Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Wireless B Internet Video Camera Home View Video Setup Linksys WEB Help Ewit i Passw Users Solin O06 Simus Agvanced pranz Very High Mono fo 9 54 Dean 32 o e betau 32 b2 p a petunia OF p h Detsutt 39 Deteut F Enable FF Enable Test fe Sting Cement Apply Cancel Help Dipi O PONTS Den Pepe t Al ge eee eee lieth ms Figure 8 7 Image 44 Note Video quality and or performance may be affected by the number of users connected to the Camera Adjustments Brightness Select Automatic if you want the Camera to adjust the brightness level automatically Select Manual if you
20. hacker has gained access to all of your network settings SSID WEP keys etc and Is in your network Once in your wireless network the hacker has access to all open resources and transmitted data on the network In addition if the wireless network s access point is connected to a switch the hacker will also have access to data in the wired network Further spammers can use your Internet connection and your ISP s mail server to send tens of thousands of e mails from your network without your knowledge Lastly the hacker could make hacking into your network even easier by changing or removing safeguards such as MAC address filters and WEP encryption He can even steal passwords and user names for the next time he wants to hack in Dictionary Building or Table Attacks Dictionary building or Table attacks is a method of gaining network settings SSID WEP keys etc by analyzing about a day s worth of network traffic mostly in the case of business networks Over time the hacker can build up a table of network data and be able to decrypt all of your wireless transmissions This type of attack is more effective with networks that transmit more data such as businesses Man in the Middle Attacks A hacker doesn t need to log into your network as a user he can appear as one of the network s own access points setting himself up as the man in the middle To do this the hacker simply needs to rig an access point with your network
21. he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly 61 5 SSID There are a few things you can do to make your SSID more secure a Disable Broadcast b Make it unique c Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID This is a option for convenience allowing anyone to log into your wireless network In this case however anyone includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID A default SSID is set on your wireless devices 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 Changing your SSID regularly will force any hacker attempting to gain access to your wireless network to start looking for that new SSID With these three steps in mind please remember that while SSIDs are good for segmenting networks they fall Short with regards to security Hackers can usually find them quite easily 6 MAC addresses Enable MAC address filtering if your wireless products allow it 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 using a random MAC address or spoofing faking a MAC address 7 Firewalls Once a hacke
22. manage your Sololink DONS Serice Fh gi ter today for your 80 day es trial period Mow Liger Chick here to Regier Eorp ya Pepee Cine Aneaiiahle Fe MEN Eveydhs 7 UpdsinNow h Camara Clickhere ifyou want to remove the __ Remove Camera camera Gorm the Doras tinite _Aaply Cancel Retesh Help paghi i D ore in A agha r Gee Aa oom Figure 7 24 SoloLink DDNS 39 Chapter 8 Using The Wireless B Internet Video Cameras 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 See Figure 8 2 You have six tabs available Home To return to the Welcome screen click the Home tab e View Video To view the Camera s video click the View Video tab Go to the View Video section for more information Setup To alter the Camera s settings click the Setup tab Go to the Setup section for more information Linksys WEB To go to the Linksys website www linksys com click the Linksys WEB tab Help The Help screen a
23. of Contents WVC11B UG 30908C 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs Camera Head Camera Ports Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Connection to a Wireless Ad Hoc Network for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Placement Options Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Overview Installing the Viewer amp Recorder Utility Using the Viewer amp Recorder Utility Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Overview Introduction Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Chapter 8 Using The Wireless B Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility Overview How to Access the Web based Utility OO CO CO CO COW DD OK KB ANE FO View Video Setup Help Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security A Brief Overview What Are The Risks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warran
24. rotating recording icon which alternates blue and green in color in the desktop s system tray as shown in Figure 6 14 Click the button with the square to stop recording or stop the video If you have stopped the video click the button with the triangle to resume viewing 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 recording at each available resolution and video quality level Estimated Hard Drive Memory Space Required for Recording per Hour Figure 6 13 View Video SE a 10 36 am Figure 6 14 Recording Icon 23 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings in Progress From the Scheduled Recordings in progress section see Figure 6 15 you can schedule recordings alter the recording preferences and access recording files Recordings The recordings listed here are scheduled ones that are currently in progress Camera Name The name you gave to the Camera doing the recording Start Time The time the recording began Note The maximum length of a recording file is one hour If a recording is more than one hour long Ma then multiple files will be saved Files To play delete or explore recording files click the Files button You will see the screen shown in Figure 6 16 The Files screen shows the recordings available and their respective information Name The name of the file It begins with
25. s settings and send out a stronger signal that your access point In this way some of your network s PCs may associate with this rogue access point not knowing the difference and may begin sending data through it and to this hacker The trade off for the convenience and flexibility wireless networking provides is the possibility of being hacked into through one of the methods described here With wireless networks even with WEP encryption open to the persistent hacker how can you protect your data The following section will tell you how to do just that Maximizing Wireless Security Security experts will all tell you the same thing Nothing is guaranteed No technology is secure by itself An unfortunate axiom is that building the better mousetrap can often create a better mouse This is why in the 60 examples below your implementation and administration of network security measures is the key to maximizing wireless security No preventative measure will guarantee network security but it will make it more difficult for someone to hack into your network Often hackers are looking for an easy target Making your network less attractive to hackers by making it harder for them to get in will make them look elsewhere How do you do this Before discussing WEP let s look at a few security measures often overlooked 1 Network Content Now that you know the risks assumed when networking wirelessly you should view wireless networks as y
26. saved You can enter a new location or click the Browse button to look for one Time limit for unscheduled recordings You can customize the maximum amount of time an instant or unscheduled recording is allowed Select the appropriate amount of time from the drop down menu The default is one minute To save your changes click the Save button Schedule To view or modify the recording schedule click the Schedule button You will see the screen shown in Figure 6 18 The Recording Schedule screen shows the current recording schedule and each recording s information Camera Name The name of the Camera Date The date of the recording Time The start time of the recording Frequency How often the recording will occur Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Using the Viewer amp Recorder Utility Preferences en 7 Ki C Program Files Internet Video Camer er 7 ee See See ee eee 1 es rs es l ae a fimin z EP LL seal i an hi db ii j Save Figure 6 17 Preferences Recording Schedule Camera Name Date Time Frequ er Ce Figure 6 18 Recording Schedule 25 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Add Schedule To schedule a new recording click the Add button The screen shown in Figure 6 19 will appear Camera Select the Camera you want for this recording Frequency Select how often you want this recording to be mad
27. the Camera s firmware you may lose the settings you have changed Wireless B Internet Video Camera Lie pya Slap nT Page ec lait imagi Weed ecn bee Lili Sein mat Clink here ta beani hios to cote e Port Fetse ien aa wain Linkers Aihe aibale pofa po ia PLE i ajA Restore Factory Defaults ___ Restore Deteuks Cautiom Any Settings you hava cavad wall ba lost when the defo settings an mstorad Firmware V205 Avg 20 200 Firmware Upgrade 52 Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera s firmware within your network in other words use a computer within the Camera s local network If you attempt to upgrade the Camera s firmware from a remote location using a computer outside of the Camera s local network the upgrade will fail To upgrade the firmware 1 Go to the Linksys website www linksys com and download the firmware upgrade file for the Camera Then extract the file 2 From the Help screen click the Firmware Upgrade button 3 You will see the screen shown in Figure 8 19 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 button Upgrade Firmware The upgrade firmware file needs to be downloaded and stored on your PE Upgrade File Browse Start Upgrade Cancel Help Figure 8 19 Upgrade Fir
28. the Camera is displayed here Description The information about the Camera that you entered is displayed here Date The current date is shown here Time The current time 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 Camera s Gateway address is displayed here Network Type The wireless network s mode is shown here SSID The wireless network s SSID or name is shown here Channel The wireless network s channel setting Is displayed here Encryption The wireless network s encryption level is shown here Log System Log This shows the Camera s activities To empty the log click the Clear Log button 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 button Wireless B Internet Video Camera Home View Video Soim Linksys WER Help Eicit Baas mega Password Users Solelink DONS Siam Advanced VI 18 Jun 29 2003 QUE 6 0e Ena Poe i PE nes description Jan 01 2000 VERSET 182168 111 255 755 255 0 ad hoc leat 1 BA ON Kays Digi 2000 OF 07729 Mireless is teg Gearlog Figure 8 16 Status 50 Advanced The Advanced screen allows you to alter the Camera s e mail alert features and UPnP configuration Options You can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its video
29. utilisation publique l ext rieur de b timents une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter IBPT 78 France F 2 4 GHz Bande les canaux 10 11 12 13 2457 2462 2467 et 2472 MHz respectivement sont compl tement libres d utilisation en France en utilisation int rieur Pour ce qui est des autres canaux ils peuvent tre soumis autorisation selon le d partment L utilisation en ext rieur est soumis autorisation pr alable et tres restreint Vous pouvez contacter l Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples renseignements 2 4 GHz Band only channels 10 11 12 13 2457 2462 2467 and 2472 MHz respectively may be used freely in France for indoor use License required for outdoor installations Please contact ART http www art telecom fr for procedure to follow 19 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 949 261 8868 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can Call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e m
30. want to adjust the brightness level on this screen Then increase or decrease the brightness using the arrow buttons Red Green and Blue Adjust the level of red green or blue using the arrow buttons To return the settings to default levels click the Default button Options 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 button Password The Password screen allows you to change the name and password used for administrator login Changing the default name and password is recommended to secure access to the Camera s settings Administrator Login Name Complete this field with a name of your choice Password and Verify Password Enter your new password in both fields The password should have eight characters or fewer 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 button Wireless B Internet Video Camera Home Wiow Video 1 Linke WER Holp Ext i o Users Sobol ink DONS Status Advanced Ae cest Stats Giya G O
31. you set up the port forwarding feature on your network router so the SoloLink AN DDNS Service will be able to access the Camera Figure 7 19 Account Confirmation of Camera ireless 8 Internet Video Camera Home Wiew Video Lines WEE Help Exit SeloL Ink DONS Use this sonar ba tekap and manage your Linksys DONS Service l O F oriber today ka rour 70 day ee tial pertes you are adding L Every 4 brs UWodete More Devoe Registered Figure 7 20 Successful Setup Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service 37 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 20 Set up port forwarding on your network router so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Go to www linksys com portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router see Figure 7 21 For other routers refer to your router s documentation The SoloLink DDNS setup is complete If you want to register more Cameras with your SoloLink account proceed to the SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras section For more information about the Camera s Web based Utility proceed to Chapter 8 Using the Wireless B 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
32. 54G as well as access points including model numbers WAP11 and WAP54G The 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 Camera will also communicate with network adapters such as the Wireless B and Wireless G Network Adapters model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G for your laptop computers Wireless B and Wireless G PCI Adapters model numbers WMP11 and WMP54G for your desktop PCs and Wireless B USB Adapter model number WUSB11 for your computer 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning Act Link Wireless Figure 3 1 Camera LEDs Ready Green The Ready LED lights up when the Camera is powered on It flashes while the Camera is initializing and is s
33. 8 12 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 as shown in Figure 8 13 Complete the Domain name field Click the Request Password button to request your username and password which will be e mailed to the e mail address registered with your SoloLink DDNS account Click the Cancel button to cancel your change Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Your Domain Enter the host and domain name you have set up on your SoloLink account It should be in this format 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 WAN Port Enter the number of the port you will use to remotely access the Camera If you need to find an available port click Find Available Port and follow the on screen instructions DDNS Service Update Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update th
34. Address LINKSYS Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard vec 205 You don t like typing all those numbers Even if you do have a static IP Sololink address you and your friends will Server tien need to type the exact address and 3 Panira ai F dekh port number lo access your camara from a remote PC on the internet With the SolaLink DONS Service your camera gets a name of pour choosing easier to remember casser to type Figure 7 4 SoloLink for Convenience lanl ral TM AIMAIC Camriar oLink DDNS service 29 p i roa 1 VILU Wireless B ri ideo Camera 4 Make sure your network has an active Internet connection Verify that your PC and Camera are connected to ESS the network and the Camera is configured properly Click Next Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard vec 205 5 The screen shown in Figure 7 6 will display a list of Wireless B 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 Flease make sure vou have an Intemet Connection and that your PC and Camera are connected to the Network Sia as y Figure 7 5 Check Connections 5 8 LINKSYS PR A Division of Cisco Systems ine Wireless B Internet Video Camera setup Wizard vec 205 One of More Wireless B Internet Video Cameras Have Been Found Seiect the camera that you would like lo setup for SoleLink DONS
35. 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 3 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 Chapter 8 Using The Wireless B Internet Video Camera s Web based Utility Setup cs Internet Video Camera Home View Video Linksys WER Hmp Ext Basic image Password Users Status Anwenced Use this screen to request your wsemame and password The infgeradion will be E mabed bo ihe E mail address your povided when vou fagistered your Solel ink DONS __RamenPaomod cena osc vri P De eg Figure 8 13 Password Request E gt rh sa ETL SoloLink User Administration Login Cite bere If por hare bore pia bid vcr lb ff Cmali t pee Figure 8 14 Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account less B Internet Video Camera Home Wiew Video Linksys WEE He
36. Caer Spiiema pe i ag eee ery bed doi Figure 8 8 Password 45 Wiiralacc R Intarnat hena famar VVII el ess D internet Vi d CO camera Users The Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users 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 User Database Users are listed in the User Database box Add To add a user click the Add button You will see the screen shown in Figure 8 10 Modify To modify a user s settings click the Modify button You will see the screen shown in Figure 8 10 To add or modify a user follow these instructions 1 Complete the User Name User Password and Confirm Password fields 2 Tosave 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 button Click the Close button to exit this screen Delete To delete a user select the user listed in the User Database box and then click the Delete button To save your changes click the Apply button To cancel any unsaved changes click the Cancel button To get additional informat
37. Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up the Camera connect it to a wired or wireless network Proceed to the appropriate section for your setup 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 f LEZ Le Ka nm 1 Connect the Ethernet network cable to your router or switch If you want to connect the Camera directly to your PC use a crossover Ethernet network cable not included Connection to a Wired Network for Setup the LAN port on th Fi 4 1 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the Camera See Figure 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 an electrical outlet AN router or switch using the Ethernet network cable BEFORE powering on the Camera The Camera s Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing The Camera is ready for use when the Ready Otherwise the Camera will not function and LAN LEDs are solidly lit Proceed to Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera _ Connection to a Wireless Ad Hoc Network for Setup rT 1 Make sure your computer has the following wireless settings SSID linksys e Network Mode Ad Hoc e Chan
38. ING THE INTERNET WODO CAERA OVER THE IHTEENET Wireless B Internet Video Camera View Video Sotup Linksys WER Holp Exlt i I LENY CICORNE E Use this Man agement utility ier video onenfiqure your Internet Video Camera ese Figure 7 22 Web based Utility Welcome Enter Network Password E x Please type yow user name and password Site 192 168 1 115 Save this password in your password Est Lok cr Figure 7 23 User Name and Password 38 Wireless B Internet Video Camera 9 Click the Apply button on the SoloLink DDNS screen The Camera will automatically register itself with your SoloLink account 10 Set up port forwarding on your network router so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless B 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Web based Utility Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 4 ra m LINKSYS Wireless B Internet Video Camera Dion of Cece Tyee L Home View Video Linksys WEB Help Exit Basic Image Password Users Status Adamo Lice Fis treen io celup and
39. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc A GHz 802 11b CISCO SYSTEMS Model No WVC11B 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 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless B Internet Video Camera has been designed to make understanding networking with the Camera easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this guide This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and AN is something you should pay special attention to while using the Camera This exclamation point means there is a Caution or A 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 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 is 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 in the Table
40. Link DDNS account but I can t access the Camera from a remote location Follow these instructions When you enter the Camera s domain name make sure it Is in this format http lt Device Name gt lt Location ID gt ourlinksys com 55 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 Ifthe Camera is set to DHCP make sure your local network is working properly and your router has an active Internet connection e Ifthe 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera 11 On the Status screen of the Camera s Web based Utility see this message in the System Log NTP server no server suitable for synchronization found This message indicates that the Camera is unable to locate the Network Time Protocol NTP server to synchronize its time setting The Camera will automatically try again Verify the following e If you have assigned a static IP address to the Camera make sure you have completed at least one of the DNS fields on the Basic screen e Make sure the Camera is
41. Stop Scheduled Recording Figure 6 22 View Video Figure 7 1 SoloLink Service Figure 7 2 Welcome Figure 7 3 SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Figure 7 4 SoloLink for Convenience Figure 7 5 Check Connections Figure 7 6 Cameras Found Figure 7 7 User Name and Password Login Figure 7 8 SoloLink DDNS Figure 7 9 Confirm Active Internet Connection Figure 7 10 Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7 11 Sign Up Figure 7 12 Confirmation of New Settings Figure 7 13 Select a Location ID Figure 7 14 Confirm Your Location ID Figure 7 15 Payment Figure 7 16 Verification Figure 7 17 Create Links Figure 7 18 Successful Registration Figure 7 19 Account Confirmation of Camera Figure 7 20 Successful Setup Figure 7 21 Port Forwarding Information Figure 7 22 Web based Utility Welcome Figure 7 23 User Name and Password Figure 7 24 SoloLink DDNS Figure 8 1 Camera s Default IP Address Figure 8 2 Web based Utility Welcome Figure 8 3 Security Warning Figure 8 4 User Name and Password Figure 8 5 Basic Figure 8 6 WEP Key Settings Figure 8 7 Image Figure 8 8 Password Figure 8 9 Users Figure 8 10 Add Modify User Figure 8 11 SoloLink DDNS Figure 8 12 New User Registration Figure 8 13 Password Request Figure 8 14 Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account Figure 8 15 Device Removal Figure 8 16 Status Figure 8 17 Advanced Figure 8 18 Administrator Help Figure 8 19 Upgrade Firmware Figure B 1 Warch
42. You will be sent an e mail with video attached E mail Alert If you want to be notified by e mail when the Camera detects motion then click the checkbox Motion Sensitivity You have a choice of motion sensitivity levels for the Camera The distances at which the Camera will detect motion will vary depending on the conditions of your specific environment Select the appropriate level from the drop down menu Specify how long you want the video attachment to be up to a maximum of 5 seconds Then specify the minimum time interval between e mail alerts Send to Enter the e mail address that will receive e mail alerts 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 Outgoing 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 UPnP When enabled the Camera s Universal Plug and Play UPnP feature allows a UPnP enabled computer to easily detect the Camera UPnP The Camera s UPnP feature is disabled by default If your computer is UPnP enabled then click the checkbox next to Enable UPnP Alternate Port If you want the Camera to be able to use an alternate port for communications click the checkbox Then enter the port number you want in the Port Number field T
43. a 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 Manage your SoloLink DDNS Account button Your web browser will automatically start up and you will visit a website to manage your SoloLink account See Figure 8 14 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 as shown in Figure 8 15 To remove the Camera click the Remove button Click the Back button to return to the previous screen To save your changes click the Apply button To cancel any unsaved changes click the Cancel button To display the most recent information click the Refresh button To get additional information about the screen s features click the Help button SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras
44. a an nna Cote tot a e Complete the following required fields First Name Last Name Phone and Email You can also enter your paar PAUSE alar Main OV havens WF peerenaheedon DA PV Res eut Dent MS postal address and choose to receive updates by e mail Then click Continue Access 10 RE There are apecal rates available if pou want ta sign up MON tar one c two years SITESI ter 1 pear eed get 20 days ree gt 15 months tr 19 09 S340 oe d our Cr ot 00 dun ee a gt 17 months or EM Mye eye wp afer pew ep ates hee De SE day iial oes pos E pay Account Information Thy 2 the weer sare for you Sohbet 088 ht foe CNET as aie User Information Peel is musked wth ay are requred Receive Updates by Email Con thee gt gt Figure 7 11 Sign Up Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless B Internet Video Camera 11 Review your information on the Confirmation screen If the new settings are correct click Continue 12 On the Select a Location ID screen enter a Location ID which can be a name describing your network s location It will be combined with the Camera s Device Name and ourlinksys com to create a convenient URL you Can use to access the Camera Click Continue Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Account Information Username ye Password TETN Confirm Password aE
45. affected by your Internet connection speed You can lower the Camera s image quality to speed up the video Through the Camera s Web based Utility click the Setup and Image tabs and then lower the image quality on the Image screen 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 10 1 already set up my Solo
46. ail 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 949 261 1288 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 80
47. alking Figure B 2 WEP Key Settings Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless B 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 B 802 11b networking or over 10 100 Ethernet cable The advanced MPEG 4 video compression produces a high quality high framerate 320 x 240 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 video stream is secured from the outside world hidden behind your Router If you want the video to be visible from outside your home network you can open an appropriate port on the Router and then create password protected accounts to manage access to the Camera or leave it wide open for the world to see The SoloLink DDNS Service trial Sign up included lets you access your Camera using an easy to remember name eve
48. all the Camera click the Setup button on the Welcome screen Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver ai 3 When you see the screen shown in Figure 5 2 make sure the Camera is properly connected to either a wired or wireless network Then click the Next button to continue LL In order to configure the Wireless B Intemet Video Camera it 7 4 GHz must be connected to either a wired or wireless network You can ats B0Z11b connect it in one of the following ways AL Wired network Connect your Wirelasa f Internet Video Camara lo a network router or P By using an Elhemel noheork cable B Wireless network your notebook or th p Geskiop computer must have a wireless adapler tay PC Card PCI Adapter or USB Adapter instabed ty 3 and conbqured Figure 5 2 Connection for Setup 4 The screen shown in Figure 5 3 displays a list of Wireless B Internet Video Cameras on your network along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted 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 5 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 Utili
49. ce FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits the antenna s for this device must comply with the following e Access points with 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co located 75 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 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 a
50. d by a DHCP server Encryption Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people Ethernet An 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 Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders Firmware 1 In network devices the programming that runs the device 2 Programming loaded into read only memory ROM or programmable read only memory PROM that cannot be altered by end users 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 standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP IP network and the Internet Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A system that interconnects networks Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops ne
51. 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 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 66 Appendix E Glossary 802 11a An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz 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 Device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the rang
52. displayed after you have generated them If you are not using a Passphrase manually enter a set of values in each field For 128 bit WEP only one WEP key is permitted If you are using 64 bit WEP encryption then each key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you are using 128 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 through 9 and A through F Authentication The default is set to Open System for which the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication You can also choose Shared Key when the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication This setting should match the one on your network s access point or wireless router Oy wer rey riting hoolt Intenet Explorer al x Fie Edt Vew Favortes Took Help WEP Key Settings 246GHz Mahe sure that all wireless devices on your LAGHE Big Lib Wireless network are using the same encryption level and key WEP keys musi consist of the letters A through F and the numbers 0 through 9 eis vi os Oy C4 WEP Encryption 64 Bit Keys 10 Hex chars Passphrase poca Rey 1 Hey Key 4 Rey 4 Authentication Open System Apply Clear Close Help Te gt Figure 8 6 WEP Key Settings 43 To save your changes click the Apply button To clear the settings click the Clear button To exit this screen click the Close
53. e Start Date Enter the date you want this recording to start Start Time Enter the time you want this recording to start Duration Enter the number of hours and minutes you want this recording to last When you are finished click the Save button Modify To modify a scheduled recording select the recording by clicking its Camera Name and then click the Modify button The screen shown in Figure 6 20 will appear Camera This indicates the Camera that was selected for this recording Frequency Alter how often you want this recording to be made Start Date Alter the date you want this recording to start Start Time Alter the time you want this recording to start Duration Alter the number of hours and minutes you want this recording to last When you are finished click the Save button Delete To delete a scheduled recording select it by clicking its Camera Name and then click the Delete button Stop To terminate a scheduled recording that is currently in progress select it by clicking its Camera Name and click the Stop button See Figure 6 21 Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Using the Viewer amp Recorder Utility 26 If you want to restart the scheduled recording select the Camera you want by clicking its name in the Camera List box and click the View button You will see a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 6 22 Click the button Per
54. e l SYS OC with the circle to record the video To stop recording click the button with the square r 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Web based Utility Change Settings Delete Pr f rences Schedule Figure 6 22 View Video 21 eo Camera 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 want to use the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service if one of the fo
55. e Camera to your network before you run the Setup Wizard Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard for setup and configuration of the Adapter as well as how to mount the Camera Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Utility This chapter explains how to install and use the Wireless B 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 Wireless B 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 Adapter 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 explains 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
56. e accessed by a wired network or need to share a peripheral such as a printer with the wired network computers the wireless network should be set up in infrastructure mode The basis of infrastructure mode centers around an access point which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network A wireless router can also be used because a wireless router incorporates the capabilities of an access point Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards which can roam within a certain radial range of the access point Multiple access points can be arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range and can be set up to communicate with your Ethernet wired hardware as well If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network then the ad hoc mode can be used Ad hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other eliminating the need for an access point The drawback of this mode is that in Ad Hoc mode wireless equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network And of course communication between the wireless equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them Network Layout The Wireless B Internet Video Camera is compatible with all 802 11b and 802 11g routers such as model numbers BEFW11S4 and WRT
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58. e 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 EE 4 LINKSYS Wireless B Internet Video Camera 4 evo r Home View Video Sutup Linksys WEB Heip Exit Batic mous Paseword Users Sok i ns State Acvenced SoloLink DONS Line Bas streen io getup and manege your SoloLink DONS Service R Fh gi her today for your 0 day fee trial periodi How ear Click here to Begeter Forge yma Papen lt fneseneme res Fine ncaatde Fou onica AMEN Everydhrs Updela Mow PEE ogistration Status Dewce not Registered Address Update Status Autventration Failed Te IP Address Upelated Failed Afeenpt ra ra Manage your SoloLink DONS Account pe aca Click here if you waed to remove Re a camera bom te Comain eric Apply Cancel _FReiresh Help gt Copie O DIE Oeo ieee ine A ges sr ras indo cos Figure 8 11 SoloLink DDNS LINKSYS Wireless B Internet Video Cam ra Diii a Dih brie 2 Home View Video Setup Linksys WED Holp Exit Bask image Password Users i CONS Statue Atkenced Year Camere and PE seed in be conmecied to he iieri in cig mg Please condi thel yoo are commecied te the Inlemet bebe continuing Continua Back Cape Gf Coe fee Oe Al yl ie eee bee dues Figure 8 12 New User Registration 4 Wireless B Internet Video Camer
59. e of a wireless network Adapter This is 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 The frequency interval of the beacon which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects two different kinds of local networks such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 67 Buffer A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data 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 loss in a network CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a device to indicate that It is ready to receive data Daisy Chain
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61. efault setting USA Channel No If the Camera is set to ad hoc mode select its channel setting from the drop down menu WEP To use WEP encryption click the Enable radio button Then click the Edit WEP Settings button For more information go to the WEP Key Settings section To disable WEP encryption click the Disable radio 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 button WEP Key Settings Configure the Camera s WEP encryption settings on this screen see Figure 8 6 Make sure all devices on your wireless network use the same settings Default Transmit Key Select which WEP key 1 4 will be used when your network s access point or wireless router sends and receives data WEP Encryption Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use 64 Bit Keys 10 Hex chars or 128 Bit Keys 26 Hex chars Passphrase Instead of manually entering WEP keys you can use a Passphrase to generate them It is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters This Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you are also using non Linksys wireless products you will need to enter your WEP keys manually on those products After entering the Passphrase click the Generate button to create WEP key s Key 1 4 If you are used a Passphrase the WEP keys will be
62. ess Port Number and login information if required Then click the Test button to find the Camera The following information will be displayed Camera Info Camera Name The name you gave to the Camera Description The information about the Camera that you entered Address The Camera s IP address or SoloLink DDNS address Port Number 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 Change Settings To modify a Camera s settings select its name in the Camera List box and click the Change Settings button See Figure 6 11 Test Results First make your changes to the Camera s Address and Port Number fields as needed If you set up the Camera with a name and password then you will need to enter them in the Name and Password fields in order to access the Camera Click the Save button to save your changes Click the Test button to make sure the Utility is able to find the Camera using the new information Find Camera From Interne t Camera Mame Description Address i Port Number Login H required Hame Password Figure 6 10 Find Camera from Internet Change Set
63. ess network and the information it broadcasts Information such as MAC addresses IP addresses usernames passwords instant message conversations emails account information and any data transmitted wirelessly can easily be seen by someone outside of your network because it is often broadcast in clear text Simply put any information transmitted on a wireless network leaves both the network and individual users vulnerable to attack All a hacker needs is a oacket sniffer software available on the Internet along with other freeware or shareware hacking utilities available on the Internet to acquire your WEP keys and other network information to defeat security J amming Attacks J amming Attacks when a powerful signal is sent directly into your wireless network can effectively shut down your wireless network This type of attack is not always intentional and can often come about simply due to the technology This is especially possible in the 2 4 GHz frequency where phones baby monitors and microwave ovens can create a great deal of interference and jam transmissions on your wireless network One way to resolve this is by moving your wireless devices into the 5 GHz frequency which is dedicated solely to information transmissions 59 Active Attacks Hackers use Active Attacks for three purposes 1 stealing data 2 using your network and 3 modifying your network so it s easier to hack in the next time In an Active Attack the
64. ey match your A Passphrase If you enabled WEP encryption you can enter a Passphrase so a WEP key will be En rie wean emo ec automatically generated after you click the Next button If you want to manually enter a WEP key leave the Passphrase field blank The Passphrase is case sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric em the WEP kay The passphrase is case sense characters or fewer It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with he Pasaghrate opon a WEP kay wal neato sonst on te ing bereta afar checking Mael To matually onter a WEP kiy select a WEP sigetivn and laava ihe Pasaphrase option Blank Chek Mai are enter your WEP hey on the fobowing 46 Linksys wireless products only You will have to enter the WEP key s manually on any non Linksys wireless products Click the Next button Figure 5 10 Security Settings 12 If you entered a Passphrase then you will see the automatically generated WEP key If you did not enter a Passphrase then enter a WEP key in the Key 1 field LINKSYS Key 1 If you need to manually enter a WEP key complete this field If you are using 64 bit WEP Aneel Ce arenes Wireless B Internet Video Camera encryption then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you are using 128 bit WEP SUD NMA RER encryption then the key must consist of 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are Security Settings Optional 0 through 9 and
65. gr PS SEULE Rp ere ihon CRE ooe poge Gene Cick Melo connie vil le Geum nc WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and intemabonal treaties SR teapot o en L oi or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the manmum extent possible under law _ Cancel Figure 6 2 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Welcome 17 Wireless B Internet Video Camera 3 The Choose Destination Location screen will appear To install the Viewer amp Recorder Utility files in the default folder click the Next button To select a different folder click the Browse button and follow the on screen directions 4 The Select Program Folder screen will appear To add program icons to the default folder click the Next button If you wish you can rename the default folder To add program icons to an existing folder select one from the Existing Folders listed and then click the Next button 5 After the OCX plug in for video streaming has been installed the screen shown in Figure 6 5 will appear Click the OK button 6 When the setup is complete click the OK button See Figure 6 6 To learn how to use the Viewer amp Recorder Utility proceed to the next section Using the 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 U
66. he LAN port on the Camera Re connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera The Camera s Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing The Camera is ready for use when the Ready and LAN LEDs are solidly lit Proceed to Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera ee 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure LINKSYS eS ENP NER a Wireless B Internet Video Camera 1 Insert the Setup CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and the Setup Wizard ver 209 Welcome screen should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field provided enter D wvcl11b exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive Welcome Setup Click the Setup button to begin the installation process Thank you for choosing the Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Click this button to install the Camera s Viewer amp Recorder Utility on your PC Setup SoloLink DDNS Service Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to configure and use Linksys s Dynamic Domain Name System DDNS service e User Guide Click this button to open the PDF file of this User Guide Figure 5 1 Welcome e Exit Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard LINKSYS 4 Denon H Ceca System 2 To inst
67. icon on your desktop the icon acts as a shortcut e Right click the icon in the system tray and then click Main Program Figure 6 7 Viewer amp Recorder Utility Icon You will see the Utility s main screen see Figure 6 8 It is divided into two sections Cameras and Scheduled Recordings in progress From this screen you can control an gE Cameras view video and schedule recordings INKSYS 8 Internet Video Camera To minimize any of the Utility s screens click the X button in the upper right hand corner To request help Cameras information click the button in the upper right hand corner To close the Utility right click the Viewer amp Recorder Utility icon see Figure 6 7 in your desktop s system tray Then click Exit DefeutID CameraName Cameras From the Cameras section See Figure 6 8 you can find or delete Cameras change Camera settings and view current video Camera List Default ID The identification name of the Camera used by the Camera and the Utility to exchange data Camera Name Camera Name The name you gave to the Camera Status The status of the Camera Figure 6 8 Main Screen Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Using the Viewer amp Recorder Utility Find To find a Camera on your local network or the Internet click the Find button You will see the screen shown in Figure 6 9 There will be two tabs
68. ink is a subscrption serace pondeng subscnbers with Dynamic ONS address for Lrkiys dec s Linkdys process ihes serace 10 subscnbers subject to the following Terms and Semce 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 Terms of Serece Linksys may hive other gpectic pages matenks contents minions of cercos made avilable on the Semte website that are ogcemed by thew Gen mdeadyal respecte terms of semice Lriksys does not and Cannel warrant that the Serica will be uninterrupted of error tee In choomng to use the Senece los gecunty of furmllince purposes do 29 af your sole mik Figure 7 16 Verification Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless B 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 Pleare chk Conte to create fhe bee between the SoloLak DDNS Serve and pow dence 17 pop up screen as shown in Figure 7 18 will inform you that you have successfully registered your account Click OK Continue Figure 7 17 Create Links At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account Lin B internet Video Camera Cec Bree le Home View Video Linksys WEB Help
69. ion about the screen s features click the Help button ee a RES ee TH H e mara Qe WV aAan NACaAH l J l iV HCidad gt VWCN VNaotU OUNL Y Wireless B Internet Video Camera Home View Wideo i Linksys WEB Help Exit Basic image Password SoleLink DORS Simus Advanced All users Only pers in database Add Mod Delete _ Apply Cancel _ Help Sopi 700 Den yee ee gfe ee es ee rue Figure 8 9 Users ser Name User Password Figure 8 10 Add Modify User 46 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 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 as shown in Figure
70. ivate 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 FR EFE for 90 days Figure 7 1 SoloLink Service 8 LINKSYS ean tee Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard vec 205 Welcome Thank you for chocting the oh iiptall Wipere Recorder Let Figure 7 2 Welcome 28 LAF anlamam YVVIrAQILAG GQ VVIICIC DJ D internet Video Camera 2 The screen shown in Figure 7 3 explains why you would want to use the SoloLink DDNS Service if your anes amp network is using a dynamic IP address Click the Next button LINKSYS na A Drader gi Gaco aye eins Ine Wireless B Internet Video Camera 3 The screen shown in Figure 7 4 explains why you would find the SoloLink DDNS Service convenient if you Setup MZ ETES would prefer to access the Camera using a name rather than a series of numbers its IP address Click the Next button You need the SoloLink Dynamic Domain Name Service if Your Internet service assigna you dynamic IP i address Solatiok Many intemet providers assign a new IP address lo your connection trom time bo Sime lor security purposes or whenever you disconnect and reconnect The Salalink DONS Service keeps track of the adcress of oe ETTE TRI BIRT your network even when it changes sen CD Stream Figure 7 3 SoloLink for Dynamic IP
71. lied EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment EN 609 50 Safety e ETS 300 328 2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Caution This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and or may require a license for operation Contact local Authority for procedure to follow Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power EIRP are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas contact Linksys Corporate Compliance e Linksys Group vakuuttaa t ten etta Wireless B Internet Video Camera tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien n iden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen e Linksys Group d clare que la Wireless B Internet Video Camera est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives la directive 1999 5 EC e Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour une
72. llowing 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 caml 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 r 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service i J DDNS Service a 11 aurii n k A n 5 oe For more information go to www linksys com sololink Easily access your video camera remotely over the Internet with S 0 Q Li n k DDNS Service To act
73. llows you to get information about the various Setup screens download the latest Viewer amp Recording Utility download this User Guide download Acrobat Reader restore factory defaults and upgrade the Camera s firmware Go to the Help section for more information e Exit To close the Utility click the Exit tab View Video Follow these instructions to view the Camera s video Address http 192 168 1 115 Figure 8 1 Camera s Default IP Address Wireless B Internet Video Camera ime View Video Sotup Linksys WER Holp Pr Y en j TA CICONE Usa hi L agement utility ier wicked H onpamigure your internet Video Camera Eichi CDS STETE Figure 8 2 Web based Utility Welcome 40 1 Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen 2 ASecurity Warning screen about an OCX plug in may appear see Figure 8 3 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 AN View Video feature will not work with Netscape Netscape users should use the Viewer amp Recorder Utility instead Setup Click the Setup tab on the Welcome screen to alter the Camera s settings A password request page shown in Figure 8 4 will pop up Windows XP users will see a similar screen Enter admin the default user name and passwo
74. lp Exit Basic image Postweid Ueers Status Athanced This will armoa and aggiri Pap device from ihe Soolie DONS Sanica ou will mo longer be able fo get to this device fom fhe intemal Dr namie Are you site you want io do this T _Panove Bos ayni ADI Carer beet ry Ajiji ered mue bei Figure 8 15 Device Removal 48 4 Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address select the appropriate time interval from the DDNS Service Update drop down menu To update the dynamic IP address immediately click the Update Now button 5 Click the Apply button on the SoloLink DDNS screen The Camera will automatically register itself with your SoloLink account 6 Setup port forwarding on your network router so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless B 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 49 Status The Status screen allows you to view the Camera s status information and log 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
75. lug 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 Control 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 Ready 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 54 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 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 the video it seems blurry Adjust the Camera s focus by rotating its dark gray focus ring When I view video remotely via the Internet the video is very slow Video performance is greatly
76. me simple some complex As a wireless user you should be aware of the many ways they do this Every time a wireless transmission is broadcast signals are sent out from your wireless PC or access point but not always directly to its destination The receiving PC or access point can hear the signal because it is within that radius J ust as with a cordless phone cellular phone or any kind of radio device anyone else within that radius who has their device set to the same channel or bandwidth can also receive those transmission Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network your wireless PC will typically first listen for beacon messages These are identifying packets transmitted from the wireless network to announce its presence to wireless nodes looking to connect These beacon frames are decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier and the IP address of the network PC or access point The SSID is analogous to the network s name With this information broadcast to anyone within range hackers are often provided with just the information they need to access that network One result of this seen in many large cities and business districts is called Warchalking This is the term used for hackers looking to access free bandwidth and free Internet access through your wireless network The marks they chalk into the city streets are
77. mputer 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 Do need to install the Linksys 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 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 Can 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Web based Utility Can 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 Wireless B 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
78. mware 53 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions 1 2 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 p
79. n 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 whenever it detects motion in its field of view You can then log onto the live video stream if the Situation warrants The included 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera 802 11b an IEEE wireless networking Standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 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 Wireless B 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 Wireless B Internet Video Camera This chapter describes the physical features of the Camera Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera This chapter instructs you on how to connect th
80. nd is not transferable except to a person or entity to whom you transfer ownership of the complete Linksys product containing the Software provided you permanently transfer all rights under this Agreement and do not retain any full or partial copies of the Software and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement Software includes and this Agreement will apply to a the Linksys software provided in or with the applicable Linksys product and b any upgrades updates bug fixes or modified versions Upgrades or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Linksys or an authorized reseller provided you already hold a valid license to the Original software and have paid any applicable fee for the Upgrade Protection of Information The Software and documentation contain trade secrets and or copyrighted materials of Linksys or its suppliers You will not decompile decrypt reverse engineer or disassemble the Software except to the extent expressly permitted by law notwithstanding this provision and will not disclose or make available such trade secrets or copyrighted material in any form to any third party Title to Software and documentation will remain solely with Linksys Open Source Software The GPL source code incorporated into this product is available for free download at http www linksys com gpl If You would like a copy of the GPL source code in this product on a CD Linksys will copy and mail to You a CD with th
81. nel 6 WEP Disabled _ SSSR Wed DE f rei 4 i h pi fai HL fill LJ 2 Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera Figure 4 2 Connect the Power Adapter 3 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet The Camera s Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing The Camera is ready for use when the Ready and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit Proceed to Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera 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 Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing The Camera is ready for use when the Ready and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit Proceed to Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B 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 t
82. nnect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing A type of modulation technology that separates the data Stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel Used in 802 11a 802 119 and powerline networking 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 protocol used to retrieve e mail stored on a mail server Port 1 The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter 2 The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server 70 PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RJ
83. o 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 button Wireless B Internet Video Camera Home View Video Setup Lines WEA Help Exit Basic image Password Users Sololink DOS Status Acer OP Send E Mail Alert when Motion Detected Very High Lang of E mail Video 2 Seconds Minimum lime behean E mas E minses O Eal address E mail address _ OP My Mas Serer Requires Authentication Aecouri Maen Password Enable Wen I Enable Aero Potio HTTP coneectons Pod Number froze 102d 84534 App _Cancet _ Help Comi 0 DOC Deo Spee be AJ pg eee ere lei Figure 8 17 Advanced 51 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 these resources If you first log in to access the Camera s Setup and then click the Help tab you will see the Administrator Help screen You will be able to restore factory defaults and upgrade the Camera s firmware Note The appearance and features of the Help screen will vary depending on whether you have AN logged in first to access the Setup Setup Click any of the topics in the bar on the left to get help information
84. ou would the Internet Don t host any systems or provide access to data on a wireless network that you wouldn t put on the Internet 2 Network Layout When you first lay out your network keep in mind where your wireless PCs are going to be located and try to position your access point s towards the center of that network radius Remember that access points transmit indiscriminately in a radius placing an access point at the edge of the physical network area reduces network performance and leaves an opening for any hacker smart enough to discover where the access point is transmitting This is an invitation for a man in the middle attack as described in the previous section To perform this type of attack the hacker has to be physically close to your network So monitoring both your network and your property is important Furthermore if you are Suspicious of unauthorized network traffic most wireless products come with a log function with which you can view activity on your network and verify if any unauthorized users have had access 3 Network Devices With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are Stored in its firmware If they get into the hands of a hacker so do all of your settings So keep an eye on them 4 Administrator passwords Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password
85. ox If you want to update the Camera s time through an NTP Network Time Protocol server on the Internet click the second checkbox LAN Settings Configuration Type If the Bridge 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 Static 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 Vireless 8 Internet Video Camera Home View Video smua Linksys WEB Help Exit image Passwced Ures Solel ink DONS Status Advanced WA 26 Jul 10 7003 DOMED bad Whatiia WYC1IB Jul 2003 month day year 3 laram GM T 0500 Fasie Time US amp Canada Tijuana a C1 Chack here to adjust ine cument tne or daylight caving Network Time Protocol C Check hare ityou want to updats the time automatically Eough Cie the NTP server ftom the Internet Configuration Type Freed IP Address v Address 192168 1 115 35255 235 0 linksys Ad hoc 6 or enable Disable _ EGtWEP Settings Apply Cancel Help Figure 8 5 Basic 42 Wireless Settings SSID Enter the network s SSID or network name here Network Type Select the network s mode Infrastructure or Ad hoc Domain Keep the d
86. properly connected to your network and its Internet connection is active 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 Viewer amp Recorder Utility See Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video 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 want to connect the Camera to a wireless network via an access point or to a wired network If your wireless and wired networks are bridged then you can access the Camera from any networked computer but the Camera must be directly connected to only one of the networks To connect the Camera to a wireless network power on the Camera with no network cable attached The Camera will be ready for use when the Ready and Wireless LEDs are 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 Ready and LAN LEDs are lit continuously Can install the Camera outdoors No the Camera was not designed for outdoors usage 56 I ve recorded video for a few hours Why do I see multiple files saved on my co
87. qualify as commercial items as defined at 48 C F R 2 101 and 48 C F R 12 212 All Government users acquire the Software and documentation with only those rights herein that apply to non governmental customers General Terms This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws principles The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply If any portion of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Software and supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in any purchase order or elsewhere 11 INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du 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 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE Linksys Group declares that the Wireless B Internet Video Camera conforms to the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC For 11Mbps 2 4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios the following standards were app
88. r has broken into your wireless network if it is connected to your wired network they ll have access to that too This means that the hacker has effectively used your wireless network as a backdoor through your firewall which you ve put in place to protect your network from just this Kind of attack via the Internet You can use the same firewall technology to protect your wired network from hackers coming in through your wireless network as you did for the Internet Rather than connecting your access point to an unprotected switch Swap those out for a router with a built in firewall The router will show the access point coming in through its Internet port and its firewall will protect your network from any transmissions entering via your wireless network 62 PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at least run firewall software and all PCs should run up to date antiviral software 8 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a panacea 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 WEP encryption implementation was not put in place with the 802 11 standard This means that there are about as many methods of WEP encryption as there are providers of wireless networking products In addition WEP is not completely secure One piece of information still not encrypted is the MAC address which hackers can use to break in
89. rd 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 A Password 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 Password Alter the Administrator name and password on the Password screen 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 Status Status information and a log are displayed on this screen e Advanced The e mail alert options and Universal Plug and Play UPnP settings are configured on the Advanced 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 button Security Warning d x Do pou want hitp 1 921 ER 1 na CanPieie ggg signed on date time and distributed by Cisco Linksys LLC Publisher authenticity venhed by VenSign Class 3 Code Signing 2001 CA Caution Cisco Linksys LLC asserts that this content it safe You should only install view this content if you trust Cisco
90. re 5 8 Mode Settings LINKSYS _ Ing F an rl Mere ur Th A Drion H Ceca System Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 Basic Settings For the Wireless B internet Video Camera to hanction property GHz these settings mast be identical to those of your existing wireless i 802 110 network so E m The S500 is a unique identifikation shared among all compulers whin your wireless network and must be the same for al thoss computers The SSID is cose sensitive and should not exceed 37 characters The Channel setting is a unique number shared ame all compulers vathin your winless network H you experience oat 3 another channel Channels 1 6 and 11 are pregerred Figure 5 9 Basic Settings Wireless 13 11 The Security Settings screen will appear If your network has WEP encryption enabled then select the level of WEP encryption and enter a Passphrase If you do not have a Passphrase and you want to manually enter a LINKSYS f am WEP key leave the Passphrase field blank If your network doesn t have WEP encryption disabled keep the pia E R default Disabled ne Security Settings Optional WEP In enable WEP encryption select 64 Bit Keys or 128 Bit Keys from the drop down menu Then ee Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is an encryption mothod used 5 JA GHz enter a Passphrase If you want to manually enter a WEP key leave the Passphrase field blank rie ning Paseprane nd WEP k
91. reless B Internet Video Camera 8 The screen shown in Figure 7 9 will ask you to make sure your network has an active Internet connection Click Continue 9 On the Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service screen click Set up a NEW Account Chapter 7 Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service less B Internet Video Camera Home View Wideo Linksys WER Halip Exit Basic image Passeud Users Status Advenced Yom Camera nel PE need bo be Connect to thee beitet to shj ip Messe confi that you are connected ta lhe ierra belas contenu Continue _ Beck prog O JO Daur besa ec ijaju eed re lv Figure 7 9 Confirm Active Internet Connection a a eee SoloLink siim Rayi T B WELCOM 1 SOLOLINK ossee r igre ai DOA bueree Ge prem mima pmr L ions hirre Wie Damma me Pa ekeen emg a nera ae ery bem par irali r omorii harpen par F hira Set op a HOW Lccour Figure 7 10 Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service 32 Wireless B 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 TE TE ERS Enum Tanauan ano
92. rs and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly 72 Appendix F Specifications Standards Ports Button Cabling Type LEDs Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions WxHxD Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 8011 b IEEE 802 3 802 3u 1 x 10 100BaseT RJ 45 LAN Connection 1 Reset Button RJ 45 Ready Act Link LAN Wireless User Authentication WEP Encryption 64 128 Bit 3 15 x 5 91 x 0 38 80 mm x 450 mm x 9 7 mm 8 6 oz 0 232 kg 5V DC External FCC CE 02C to 402C 329F to 1042F 102C to 702C 14 F to 1582F 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 13 Appendix G Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser You that for a period of one year the Warranty Period Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys s 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 If the product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING When returning a product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of th
93. s 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 USA 74 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 equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user s authority to operate the devi
94. sh to access the Camera through its Web based Utility then proceed to Chapter 8 Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Web based Utility Figure 5 14 Stand Option Figure 5 15 Wall Mount Option 16 Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Viewer amp Recorder Utility on your PC The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera s video View Video feature will not work with Netscape Netscape users should use the Viewer amp Recorder Note To view video using a web browser you must use Internet Explorer version 5 5 or higher The Utility instead Installing the Viewer amp Recorder Utility 1 On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard click the Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility button 2 The Welcome screen shown in Figure 6 2 will appear Click the Next button to proceed INKSYS ss AOO Sarr AN Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 Congratulations 2 4 GHz Your Wireless 6 Internet Video Camera has successfully been configured ona Figure 6 1 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility welcome d x Welcome to the Linksys Viewer amp Recorder Utility Setup program This program wall install Linksys Viewer amp Recorder Utility on pour computer It is strongly nee Ere programs before running this Setup pro
95. speeds 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit 71 TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent 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 uses UDP and has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period Topology The physical layout of a network TX Rate Transmission Rate UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that Is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Millennium utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of compute
96. teadily lit when the Camera is ready for use Act Link Green The Act Link LED flashes when there is activity LAN Green The LAN LED lights up when there is a connection to a wired network It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wired network Wireless Green The Wireless LED lights up when there is a connection to a wireless network It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wireless network Camera Head The Camera head and Its focus ring allow you to modify the aim and focus of the Camera To alter the Camera s aim swivel the Camera head A To adjust the Camera s focus rotate the dark gray focus ring Figure 3 2 Camera Head Camera Ports The Camera features two ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel rr i ee ENAERE N i ii Figure 3 3 Camera Ports Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable Reset The Reset button is what you will press if you need to reset the Camera Insert a paper clip into the opening next to the LAN port Then press the button and hold it in for five seconds Important Resetting the Camera will erase all of your settings such as WEP encryption information and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the Camera if you want to retain these settings Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless B Internet Video
97. tility go to Chapter 8 Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Web based Utility Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Installing the Viewer amp Recorder Utility xj po wl tal Likens Vevar E Racore Litiy in the following To install to this folder chck Next To toato a ieten ka cick Brovees an zalec anoles You can choose not to instal Linksys Viewer amp Recorder Utity by clicking Cancel to exit Setup r Destination Folder C Program Files Internet Video Camera Browse Figure 6 3 Choose Destination Location Select Program Folder E x Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders ist Chick Next to continue DitegiterServer in C Program Files Internet Video Cameralnetcamplayer ocx succeeded Figure 6 5 OCX Plug in G Setup k complete Yeu may nun the ineteled program by double chckng on the prop aa shorteut Figure 6 6 Setup Complete 18 Wireless B Internet Video Camera Using the Viewer amp Recorder Utility After the Viewer amp Recorder Utility has been installed the Viewer amp Recorder Utility icon shown in Figure 6 7 will be displayed twice one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop s taskbar There are two ways to open the Viewer amp Recorder Utility LINKSYS Double click the
98. tings Camera Name WNC11B Description Address 192 168 1 11 _ Port Number 80 Login H required Test Save Figure 6 11 Change Settings 21 Wireless B Internet Video Camera For the selected Camera the following information will be displayed CE HX Camera Info LINKSYS B Internet Video Camera Cameras Camera Name The name you gave to the Camera Description The information about the Camera that you entered Default ID Camera Name _ Status Address The Camera s IP address or your SoloLink DDNS address Port Number The port number the Camera uses for communication Login If you set up the Camera with a name and password then enter them here to access the Camera Name Enter the login Name Password Enter the login Password If you want to save any changes click the Save button Delete To delete a Camera from the list select the Camera by clicking its name in the Camera List box and then click the Delete button see Figure 6 12 Figure 6 12 Delete Camera Chapter 6 Installing and Using the Wireless B Internet Video Camera Viewer amp Recorder Utility Using the Viewer amp Recorder Utility 22 View To view the video seen by a Camera select the Camera by clicking its name in the Camera List box and then click the View button You will see a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 6 13 Click the button with the circle to record the video You will see a
99. to a network by spoofing or faking the MAC address Programs exist on the Internet that are designed to defeat WEP The best known of these Is AirSnort In about a day AirSnort can analyze enough of the wireless transmissions to crack the WEP key J ust like a dictionary building attack the best prevention for these types of programs is by not using static settings periodically changing WEP keys SSID etc There are several ways that WEP can be maximized a Use the highest level of encryption possible b Use multiple WEP keys c Change your WEP Key regularly Current encryption technology offers 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption If you are using 64 bit WEP swap out your old wireless units for 128 bit encryption right away Where encryption is concerned the bigger and more complex the better A WEP key is a string of hexadecimal characters that your wireless network uses in two ways First nodes in your wireless network are identified with a common WEP key Second these WEP keys encrypt and decrypt data sent over your wireless network So a higher level of security ensures that hackers will have a harder time breaking into your network Setting one static WEP key on your wireless network leaves your network open the threats even as you think it is protecting you While it is true that using a WEP key increases wireless security you can increase it further by using multiple WEP keys Keep in mind that WEP keys are stored in the firm
100. tworking Standards Infrastructure Currently installed computing and networking equipment Infrastructure Mode Configuration in which a wireless network 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 69 IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISM band Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN Local Area Network The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office 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 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 co
101. ty Then click the OK button 6 On the Basic Settings screen you can alter the following settings Camera Name You can give the Camera a unique name Memorable names are helpful especially if you are using multiple Cameras on the same network It should have 15 characters or fewer Description You may enter additional information such as location in this field It has a maximum length of 32 characters e Time Zone Select the time zone for the Camera s location Date Enter today s date in the fields provided Time Enter the current time in the fields provided When you have finished making your changes click the Next button LINKSYS SSS Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 P un ma arr i jk A Onion H Gaci System Inc One or More Wireless B Internet 4d GHz Video Cameras Have Been Found 802 11b RE nn Firnraare Veron MES Liri Cimon Nuria EP Address Sat Channel WEP Severity Figure 5 3 Cameras Found x Figure 5 4 Administrator Name and Password LINKSYS a Wireless B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard ver 2 05 A Onion H Oreo Systems Inc Basic Settings These are basic settings for the Wireless B internet Video Camera p GH Make sure you write down these settings in case you need them in af a z ihe future 02 116 aan EE C5 Jane feo we Figure 5 5 Basic Settings 11 i If your network has a DHCP server such as
102. ty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix Contact Information List of Figures Figure 3 1 Camera LEDs Figure 3 2 Camera Head Figure 3 3 Camera Ports Figure 4 1 Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4 2 Connect the Power Adapter Figure 5 1 Welcome Figure 5 2 Connection for Setup Figure 5 3 Cameras Found Figure 5 4 Administrator Name and Password Figure 5 5 Basic Settings Figure 5 6 DHCP or Static IP Address Figure 5 7 IP Settings Figure 5 8 Mode Settings Figure 5 9 Basic Settings Wireless Figure 5 10 Security Settings Figure 5 11 Security Settings WEP Key Figure 5 12 Review New Settings Figure 5 13 Congratulations Figure 5 14 Stand Option Figure 5 15 Wall Mount Option Figure 6 1 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Figure 6 2 Install Viewer amp Recorder Utility Welcome Figure 6 3 Choose Destination Location Figure 6 4 Select Program Folder Figure 6 5 OCX Plug in Figure 6 6 Setup Complete Figure 6 7 Viewer amp Recorder Utility Icon Figure 6 8 Main Screen Figure 6 9 Find Camera from LAN Figure 6 10 Find Camera from Internet Figure 6 11 Change Settings Figure 6 12 Delete Camera Figure 6 13 View Video Figure 6 14 Recording Icon Figure 6 15 Scheduled Recordings in Progress Figure 6 16 Files Figure 6 17 Preferences Figure 6 18 Recording Schedule Figure 6 19 Add to Recording Schedule Figure 6 20 Modify Scheduled Recording Figure 6 21
103. ware of wireless cards and access points and can be used to hack into the network if a card or access point falls into the wrong hands Also should someone hack into your network there would be nothing preventing someone access to the entire network using just one static key 63 used four WEP keys a hacker would have access to only of your wireless network resources In this way device in your wireless network MUST use multiple keys reduce your liability _ the same WEP encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will Finally be sure to change your WEP key regularly once a week or once a day Using a dynamic WEP key rather not function properly than one that is static makes it even harder for a hacker to break into your network and steal your resources The solution then is to segment your network up into multiple groups If your network had 80 users and you Important Always remember that each WEP Encryption There are two ways to enable WEP encryption for the Camera The first way is through the Setup Wizard and the second way Is through the Web based Utility To use the Setup Wizard refer to Chapter 5 Setting up and Mounting the Wireless B Internet Video Camera To use the Web based Utility follow these instructions 1 Click the Setup tab of the Web based Utility 2 On the Basic screen click Enable next to WEP 3 Click the Edit WEP Settings button 4 The WEP Key Settings screen will
104. well documented in the Internet and communicate exactly where available wireless bandwidth is located for the taking Even keeping your network settings such as the SSID and the channel secret won t prevent a hacker from listening for those beacon messages and stealing that information This is why most experts in wireless networking strongly recommend the use of WEP Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption scrambles your wireless signals so they can only be recognized within your wireless network let s warchalk ACOCsS ssid contact bandwidth blackbelijonescomvearchalking Figure B 1 Warchalking 58 But even WEP has its problems WEP s encryption algorithm is referred to as simple which also means weak because the technology that scrambles the wireless signal isn t too hard to crack for a persistent hacker There are five common ways that hackers can break into your network and steal your bandwidth as well as your data The five attacks are popularly Known as 1 Passive Attacks 2 Jamming Attacks 3 Active Attacks 4 Dictionary building or Table Attacks 5 Man in the Middle Attacks Passive Attacks There s no way to detect a passive attack because the hacker is not breaking into your network He is simply listening eavesdropping if you will to the information your network broadcasts There are applications easily available on the Internet that can allow a person to listen into your wirel

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