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    A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Inter net Video Camera Wir eless- G WVC54G User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g[...]

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    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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem[...]

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    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 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone 6 Camera LEDs 6 Cam[...]

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    Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 42 Overview 42 How to Access the Web-based Utility 42 View Video 42 Setup 43 Help 54 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions 56 Frequently Asked Questions 59 Appendix B: Wireless Security 62 Security Precautions 62 Secur[...]

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    Wireless-G Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone 6 Figure 3-2: Camera LEDs 6 Figure 3-3: Camera Head 6 Figure 3-4: Camera Ports 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen 10 Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup[...]

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    Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 6-6: Setup Complete Screen 18 Figure 6-7: Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon 19 Figure 6-8: Main Screen 19 Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN Screen 20 Figure 6-10: Camera Added Successfully Screen 20 Figure 6-11: Find Camera from Internet Screen 21 Figure 6-12: Change Settings Screen 21 Figure 6-13: Delete Cam[...]

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    Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen 35 Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen 36 Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen 36 Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen 37 Figure 7-15: Payment Screen 37 Figure 7-16: Verification Screen 37 Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen 38 Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Sc[...]

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    Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 8-16: Device Removal Screen 50 Figure 8-17: Find Available Port Screen 51 Figure 8-18: Status Screen 52 Figure 8-19: Options Screen 53 Figure 8-20: Administrator Help 54 Figure 8-21: Upgrade Firmware Screen 55 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Screen 64[...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o me Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. This Camera sends live video throu gh the Internet to a web browser anywh ere in the world! This co mpact, self-contained unit lets you keep an eye on your home , your kids, your[...]

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

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    3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 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 protocol. • [...]

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    4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduc tion 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 other device[...]

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    5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with network adapters, su ch as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Notebook Adapters (model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computer s, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop[...]

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    6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Cam era Camera LCD Scree n and Built-in Microphone Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LCD Scr een and Built-in Microphone The Camera has a LCD screen that indicates the Camera’s current IP address and whether it is a fix[...]

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    7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Cam era Camera Ports Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera P orts The Camera features three ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter . MIC IN The MIC IN port is where you will connect the 2.5 mm input jack of your exter[...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video 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[...]

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    9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 3. Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Camera’ s Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready fo[...]

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    10 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you thro ugh the installation and configuration procedure . 1. Insert the Setup CD[...]

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    11 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G 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 Came[...]

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    12 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 7. If your network has a DHCP server , such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic Configuration- DHCP radio button. If you need to assign a static IP address to the Camera, k eep the default setting , Static IP addr[...]

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    13 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 9. The Mode Setting screen will appear . Click the Infr astructure r adio 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 Camer a to communic[...]

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    14 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 11. The Security Settings screen will appear . If your network has WEP encryption enab led, then select the level of WEP encr yption and enter a Passphrase . If you want to manually enter a WEP key , leave the Passphrase field b[...]

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    15 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 13. If you want to save the new settings, click the OK button. If you want to cancel your changes, click the Ca ncel butto n. 14. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear . • Instal[...]

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    16 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Placement Options Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Placement Options There are three w ays 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 surfa[...]

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    17 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Vi[...]

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    18 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Installing the Viewer & Recorder Uti lity Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 3. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear . T o install the Viewer & Recorder Utility files in the default folder , click the Next button. T o select a[...]

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    19 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility After the Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Viewer & Recorder Utility icon will be displayed in two locations[...]

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    20 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Find T o find a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click the Find button. There will be two tabs available , LAN and Internet. LAN The LAN screen shows the Camera[...]

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    21 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility 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 First, go to the Camera Info section. Enter the[...]

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    22 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera For the selected Camera, the following information will be displayed: Camera Info Camera Name . The n ame you gave to the Camera. Description . The infor mation about the Ca[...]

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    23 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera View T o 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. Y ou will see a screen similar to th[...]

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    24 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Y ou may find it helpful to know how much memor y is required to hold a video recording. The following tables list estimated bit rates and file sizes for a recording at each[...]

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    25 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Estimated Hard-Drive Memory Space Requir ed for Audio /Video Record ing per Hour Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate File Size 640 x 480 Very High 900kbps 340MB 640 x 480 High[...]

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    26 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings in Progress From the Scheduled Recordings in progress section, you can schedule recordings, alter the r ecording preferences, and access recording files[...]

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    27 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Delete T o 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 Explo[...]

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    28 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Schedule T o view or modify the recording schedule, clic k the Schedu le button. The Recording Schedule screen shows the current recording sc hedule and each recording’ s [...]

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    29 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Inte rnet Vid eo Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Duration . Alter the number of hours and minutes you want this recording to last. When you are finished, click the Save button. Delete T o delete a scheduled recording, sele[...]

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    30 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview 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 your SoloL[...]

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    31 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 2. The screen shown in Figure 7-3 explains why you would w ant to use the SoloLink DDNS Service if your network is using a dynamic IP address. Click the Next button. 3. The screen shown in Figure 7-4 explains wh[...]

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    32 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 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. The screen shown in Figure 7-6 wil[...]

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    33 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 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 User name [...]

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    34 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G 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 W elcome to the SoloLink DDNS Ser vice screen, click Set up a NEW Account . [...]

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

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    36 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 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 network[...]

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    37 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 13. On the Confirm your Location ID screen, verify that the Location ID is correct. Then click Continue . 14. On the Payment screen, choose one of two payment plans, Bill me now or Bill me later . (If you did no[...]

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    38 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 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, as shown in Figure 7-18, will inform you that you h ave successf[...]

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    39 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 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 (see Figure 7-19). Click Continue . 19. A po[...]

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    40 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras 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 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www .linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure [...]

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    41 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 5. In the Username , Password , and Y our Domain fields, enter your SoloLink account information (see Figure 7- 24). 6. In the Device Name field, give the Camera a unique name . The DDNS service will not work [...]

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    42 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Overview Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using the 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 the Utility and its feature[...]

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    43 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. 2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear (see Figure 8-3). T o enable your computer to see the Camera’ s video, click the Ye s bu tton. 3. A screen will appear[...]

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    44 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup 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 Firmware Version . The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here . Fir[...]

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    45 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Network T ype . Select the network’ s mode , Infrastructure or Ad-hoc . Channel No. If the Cam era is set to ad-hoc mode , select its channel setting from the drop-down menu. Security . T o use WEP encr yption, click the Enable ra[...]

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    46 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Image The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’ s video settings. Video Settings Resolution . Select the resolution you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video . Select 640 * 480 for the highest resolution, 320*2[...]

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    47 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Adjustments Brightness . Select Automatic if you want the Camera to adjust the brightness level automatically . Select Manual if you want to adjust the brightness level on this sc reen. Then increase or decr ease the brightness usin[...]

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    48 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup 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 Camera’ s video. [...]

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    49 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup 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. If you have alre[...]

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    50 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Status Registration Status . The status of the Camera’s registration is displayed here . T o use the SoloLink DDNS service for the Camera, it must be registered with your SoloLink DDNS account. Address Update Status . The status o[...]

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    51 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup 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 on-screen instru[...]

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

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    53 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Options The Options screen allows you to alter the Camera’ s audio setting, e-mail alert features, UPnP configuration, and Alternate Port settings. Audio If you want to hear or record audio , select Enable from the drop-down menu.[...]

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    54 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Help 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. The Camera’ s UPnP feature is disabled by default. If your computer is UPnP-enabled, the[...]

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    55 Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Help Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Firmware . New fir mware versions are posted at www .lin ksys.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 y[...]

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    56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 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 the Wirele[...]

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    57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 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. When I view the vi deo, it seems blurry . Adjust the Cam[...]

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    58 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 12. I want to set up an account wi th the SoloLink DDNS Service, but I can’t access the SoloLink websit e to sign up. Make sure the Camera is properly configured on your local network. Then check to see if your PC and Ca mera are properly connected and[...]

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    59 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 17. On the Status screen of the Camera’ s Web-based Ut ility , I see this message in the System L og, “NTP server:no server suitable fo r synchronization found. ” This message indicates that the Camera is unable to locate the Network Time Protocol (NTP[...]

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    60 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Do I need to in stall the Linksys V iewer and Recorder 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 install the Viewer an[...]

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    61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 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 • Pow[...]

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    62 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions 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 implementation[...]

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    63 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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 more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. Thi[...]

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    64 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Camera's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Help tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys’ s website a t www .linksys.com . Then extract the file. 2. Access the Camera’ s Web-based Util[...]

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    65 Appendi x D: Wind ows Help 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 appendix.[...]

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    66 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix E: Glossar y 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 2.4[...]

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    67 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other . Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable televis[...]

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    68 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server . EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to contro[...]

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    69 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera IEEE (The I nstitute of E lectrical and E lectronics E ngineers) - An independent institute that de velops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.[...]

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    70 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. P acket - A unit of data sent over a network. P [...]

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    71 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI ( S tateful P acket I nspection) Firewall - A techn[...]

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    72 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not r equire acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - T o transmit a file over a network. URL ( U niform[...]

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    73 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 8011.b , IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports One 10/100 Auto Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) port, Power port, 2.5mm MIC IN Protocols TCP/IP , HTTP , DHCP , NTP , SMTP , UPnP (Discover y only) Button One Reset Button Cabling T ype RJ-45 Indicators LEDs[...]

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    74 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Record File Format ASF Brightness Auto/Manual Adjustment Audio G.726 8K Dimensions 3.35" x 6.10" x 3.15" (W x H x D) (85 mm x 155 mm x 80 mm) Unit Weight 8.5 oz. (0.24 kg) Power 5V DC, External Certifications FCC Operating T emp . 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage T[...]

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    75 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Internet Video Camer a 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 and Linksy[...]

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    76 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference i[...]

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    77 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation 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 AGREE T [...]

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    78 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation 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 foregoing [...]

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    79 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Internet Video Camer a 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 you want[...]