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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names ar[...]

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Introduction 4 Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LED 6 Camera Head 6 Camera Reset Butto[...]

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 33 SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 43 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 45 Overview 45 How to Access the Web-based Utility 45 View Video 46 Setup 47 Help 60 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61 Common Problems [...]

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LED 6 Figure 3-2: Camera Tilting Feature 6 Figure 3-3: Reset Button 6 Figure 3-4: Camera in Standing Position 7 Figure 3-5: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard -[...]

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 5-22: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 20 Figure 5-23: Wall-Mount Slots 20 Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Screen 21 Figure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility - Welcome Screen 21 Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location Screen 22 Figure 6-4: Ready to Install the Program Screen[...]

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen 37 Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen 38 Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen 39 Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen 39 Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen 40 Figure 7-15: Payment Screen 40 Figure 7-16: Verification Screen 40 Figure [...]

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 8-15: SoloLink DDNS Screen 54 Figure 8-16: New User Registration Screen 54 Figure 8-17: Password Request Screen 54 Figure 8-18: SoloLink Screen, continued 55 Figure 8-19: Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account 55 Figure 8-20: Device Removal Screen 55 Figure 8-21: Find Available Port Screen 56 Figure 8-22: [...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o me Thank you for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Vid eo Camera. This Camera sends live video through the Internet to a w eb browser anywhere in the wo rld! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep an eye on your home ,[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Camera’ s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Planning Y [...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera • 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 protoc[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduc tion Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Introduction A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and othe[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Notebook Adapters for your laptop com puters, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters for your d esktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity . With these , and man y other Linksys p[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compa ct Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LED Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camer a LED The Camera has one LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning. (power) Blue . The LED lights up when the Camera is powered on. It f[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compa ct Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera P orts The Camera features two ports on its back panel. POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter . ETHERNET The ETHERNET port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. Camera Sta[...]

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Com pact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up the Camera, connect it to your wired network. If you need to move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless netw[...]

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Com pact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Compact Wireless-G 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 netw[...]

10 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration p[...]

11 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. Connect the included network cable to your network router or switch. Click the Next button. 5. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Camera’ s ETHERNET port. Click the Next button. Figure 5-3: C[...]

12 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6. Plug the included power adapter into the Camera’ s Po wer port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. 7. Make sure the LED is lit on the Camera’ s front panel. If it is not [...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 8. The screen displays a list of Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted. If the Cam era you want is not display ed, [...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 11. The Network Settings screen will appear . Select the setting appropriate for your network. Automatic Configur ation-DHCP . If your network has a DHCP server , such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Au[...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 13. The Mode Setting screen will appear . Select the appropriate mode for your network. Infra structur e . Click the Infr astructure radio button if you want the Camera to communicate using an access point or wi[...]

16 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 15. Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method your network is using, WP A-Perso nal, WEP (128- Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you are not using wireless[...]

17 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 16. Review your settings before you save your new settings. Click the Next button to continue . 17. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings. If you want to cancel your changes, click Cancel . [...]

18 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Setup Wizard Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 18. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear . Install Viewer & Recorder Utility . Click this button to install the Camera’ s Utility on your PC. Setup SoloLink[...]

19 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Placement Options Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Placement Options The Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you can attach the Camera head to its stand at two different points. Stand Option 1. Inser[...]

20 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Vide o Camera Placement Options Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Wall Mount Option Y ou will use the Camera’ s stan d to mount the Camera on a wall. Its stand has two wall-mount slots that are spaced 58 mm (2.28 inches) apart. 1. Insert the screw end of the stand into [...]

21 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Overview Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to inst[...]

22 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Reco rder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 3. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear . T o install the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility files in [...]

23 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Using the Multi-Camera View er & Recorder Utility After the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility has b een installed, t[...]

24 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Add Camera T o add a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click Add Camera . The Add Camera screen will appear . There w[...]

25 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Inter net, along with the status information for it. T est Results Fir[...]

26 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera View Video The Camera Status section lists all of the Cameras the Ut ility has detected. T o view the video of a specific Camera,[...]

27 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Delete Camera T o delete a Camera, select its name in the Camera Status section, and click Delete Camera . When you are asked to [...]

28 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings T o schedule recordings for a Camera, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Scheduled Recording [...]

29 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Saved Files T o access the saved files of a Camera, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Saved Files . Y ou have thr[...]

30 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Snapshots Click the Snapshot Pictures button, and a Windows Explorer window will appear and display the available SnapShot folder[...]

31 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Utility Settings T o configure the setting s of the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility , click the Utility Setting s butt[...]

32 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Comp act Wireless-G Intern et Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Rec order Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Enable Disk space limit . If you want to limit the amount of disk space available for recording , click the checkbox. Enter the m[...]

33 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Ser vice Overview This chapter will briefly discuss the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, e xplain how to set up your SoloLink account, and describe how to register additional Cameras on yo[...]

34 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 2. This screen explains why you would want to use the SoloLink DDNS Service if your network is using a dynamic IP address. Click the Next button. 3. This screen explains why you would find the SoloLink D[...]

35 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Verify that your PC and Camera are connected to the network and the Camera is configured properly . Click Next . 5. This screen displays a lis[...]

36 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6. T o ensure security , you w ill 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 ad min in the Us[...]

37 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 8. Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Click Continue . 9. On the W elcome to the SoloLink DDNS Ser vice screen, click Set up a NEW Accoun t . Figure 7- 9: Confirm Acti ve Internet [...]

38 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 10. On the Sign Up screen, enter the Access ID for your free trial offer . It is provided on the Promotion Card included with the Camera. (If you don’t have an Access ID , then leave the Access ID fiel[...]

39 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G 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[...]

40 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 13. On the Confirm your Location ID screen, verify that the Location ID is correct. Then click Continue . 14. On the Payment screen, choose one of two payment plans, Bill m e now or Bill me later . (If y[...]

41 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 16. On the Create Links screen, click Continue . The SoloLink DDNS Service will send your account infor mation to the Camera. 17. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully registered you[...]

42 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 18. A confirmation page will display th e link or address you will use to access the Camera and the port number the SoloLink DDNS Service will use to find the Cam era. Click Continue . 19. A pop-up scree[...]

43 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 20. Set up port forwarding on your network router , so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Came ra. Go to www .linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on [...]

44 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 5. In the Username , Password , and Y our Domain fields, enter your SoloLink account information. 6. In the Device Name field, give the Camera a unique name . The DDNS service will not work if multiple[...]

45 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Overview Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’ s W eb-based Utility Overview Use the Camera’ s Web-based Utility to access and alter its settings. This chapter will describe each webpage in th[...]

46 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility View Video Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera View Video Follow these instructions to view the Camera’ s video. 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. 2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear . T o enable your computer to [...]

47 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Click the Setup tab on the Welcome screen to alter the Camera’ s settings. A login screen will pop up. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (the default user name an d password) in the U[...]

48 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Basic The Basic screen allows you to alter the Camera’ s settings, including the network and wireless configuration. Device Settings Device ID . Displayed here is the Camera’ s identification name, which is base[...]

49 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera T o save your changes, click the Apply button. T o cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. T o get additional information a bout the screen’ s features, click the Help tab . Wireless Security Select t[...]

50 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Image The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’ s video settings. Video Settings Resolution . Select th e resolution you w ant for viewing or recording the Camera’ s video. Select 320*240 for higher resol[...]

51 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Adjustments Color Balance . Select Auto if you want the Camera to adjust the brightness level automatically . Select Indoor (Incandescent) if the Camera is in an environment using incandescent lighting, which is pri[...]

52 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Administrator Use this screen to change the administrator login settings, restore factory defaults, and upgrade fir mware . Login Changing the default name and password is recommended to secure access to the Camera?[...]

53 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Users The Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users. User Access Allow access by . The default is All u sers . If you keep the default setting, then all users will be allowed to view the Ca[...]

54 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera SoloLink DDNS The SoloLink DDNS screen allows you to set up and configure your SoloLink DDNS Service. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Inter net IP address.[...]

55 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera WA N Po r t . Enter the n umber of the port you will use to remotely access the Camera. If you need to find an available port, click Find Av ailable Port and follow the on-screen instructions. DDNS Service Update . [...]

56 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 3. In the W A N Port field, enter a unique port number . This is the number of th e port you will use to access the Camera remotely . If you need to find an available port, click Find A vailable P ort and follow the[...]

57 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Options The Options screen allows you to alter the Camera’ s e-mail aler t features, UPnP configuration, and Alter nate Port settings. E-mail Alert Y ou can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in [...]

58 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Other UPnP . W hen enabled, the Camera’ s Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows a UPnP-enabled computer to easily detect the Camera. If your computer is UPnP-enabled, then select Enable . Alternate Port . [...]

59 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Status The Status screen allows you to view the Camera’ s sta tus information. System Status Firmware Version . The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here . Fir mware should only be u[...]

60 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Help Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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 W elcome screen, then you will see the User Help screen and will [...]

61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of th[...]

62 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. I’m no t able to play my recording video files. Make sure you have Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 or higher . If you don’t, you can download the latest version from www .microsoft.com . 5. I have two Ca meras and see two WVC54GCs listed [...]

63 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 10. I already set up my So loLink DDNS account, but I can’t acces s the Camera from a r emote location. Follow these instructions: • When you enter the Camera’ s domain name , make sure it is in this format: http:// <Device Name>.<Loca[...]

64 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Do I need to in stall th e Linksys Multi-Camera Viewer and Reco rder Utility? Installation is optional. Y ou can view video using Microsoft Int ernet Explorer 5.5 or higher . If you don’t want to use the recording function, then you don’t need to[...]

65 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What IEEE 802.11g feat ures are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation[...]

66 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implem[...]

67 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be [...]

68 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Implementing encr yption may have a negative impact on your network’ s perfor mance , but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used. These security recommendations should help keep your min[...]

69 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Camera's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administrator tab . Follow these instructions: T o upgrade the fir mware , follow these instructions: 1. Go to www .linksys.com and download the firmware upgrade file [...]

70 Appendi x D: Wind ows Help Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this a[...]

71 Appendix E: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix E: Glossar y 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 wir eless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequenc[...]

72 Appendix E: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn conn ects to the Internet. CSMA/CA ( C arrier S ense M ultiple A ccess/ C ollision A voidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions. CTS ( C lear T o S end) -[...]

73 Appendix E: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a comm on transmission medium. Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address. Firewall - A set of relat[...]

74 Appendix E: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. MAC ( M edia A ccess C ontrol) Address - The unique address that a manufactu rer assigns to each networking device . Mbps ( M ega B its P er S econd) - One million bits per second; a unit of mea surement for [...]

75 Appendix E: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Preamble - Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic . RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r tha t holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connectio[...]

76 Appendix E: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera TCP/IP ( T ransmission C ontrol P rotocol/ I nternet P rotocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to commu nicate over a network. Te l n e t - A user command and TCP/IP p rotocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP ( T rivial F ile T ransfer P rotocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP prot[...]

77 Appendix F: Specifications Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b , IE EE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports One 10/100 Auto Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) port, Power port Protocols TCP/IP , HTTP , DHCP , NTP , SMTP , UPnP (Discover y only) Button One Reset Button Cabling T ype RJ-45 Indicators 1 x[...]

78 Appendix F: Specifications Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Record File Format ASF Brightness Auto/Manual Adjustment Dimensions 3.54" x 4.02" x 1.46" (W x H x D) (90 mm x 102 mm x 37 mm) Unit Weight 0.29 lbs. (0.13 kg) Power 5V DC External Certifications FCC Operating T emp . 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage T emp .[...]

79 Appendix G: Warranty Information Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera Appendix G: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy an[...]

80 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix H: Regulator y Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig ital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reas[...]

81 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera INDUSTRY CANADA The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. This device complies with Industr y Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. IC S[...]

82 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN Y O U AND CISCO-LINKSYS , LLC (“Linksys”). BY DOWNLOADING OR INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE, OR USIN G THE PRODUCT CONT AINING THE SOFTWARE, Y OU ARE CONSENTING T O BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT . IF Y OU DO NOT [...]

83 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELA TED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY T O USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMA GES . IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT P AID BY Y OU FOR THE PR ODUCT . The fo[...]

84 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Compact Wireless-G In ternet Video Camera Appendix I: 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 [...]