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    A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Inter net Video Camera Wir eless- B WVC11B User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11b[...]

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    Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trade[...]

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    Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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-B Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LEDs 6 Camera Head 6 Camera Ports 7 Chapter 4: Connec[...]

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    Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a View Video 40 Setup 41 Help 52 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54 Common Problems and Solutions 54 Frequently Asked Questions 56 Appendix B: Wireless Security 58 A Brief Overview 58 What Are The Risks? 58 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 65 Appendix D: Windows Help 66 Appendix E: Glossary 67 Appendix F: Specifications 73[...]

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    Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LEDs 6 Figure 3-2: Camera Head 6 Figure 3-3: Camera Ports 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Welcome 10 Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup 10 Figure 5-3: Cameras Found 11 Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password [...]

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    Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN 20 Figure 6-10: Find Camera from Internet 21 Figure 6-11: Change Settings 21 Figure 6-12: Delete Camera 22 Figure 6-13: View Video 23 Figure 6-14: Recording Icon 23 Figure 6-15: Scheduled Recordings in Progress 24 Figure 6-16: Files 24 Figure 6-17: Preferences 25 Figure 6-18: Record[...]

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    Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Figure 7-17: Create Links 36 Figure 7-18: Successful Registration 36 Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera 37 Figure 7-20: Successful Setup 37 Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information 38 Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome 38 Figure 7-23: User Name and Password 38 Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS 39 Figure 8-1: [...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o me Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B 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, you[...]

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    2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a What’ s in this Gu ide? 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 Y our Wireless Ne[...]

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    3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a • 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-B Internet Video Camer a 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 devic[...]

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    5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Camera will also communicate with network adapters, su ch as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Network 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-B Internet Video C amera Camera LEDs Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camer a LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning. Ready Green. The Ready LED lights up when the Camera is powered on. It flashes while the[...]

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    7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video C amera Camera Ports Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Camera P orts The Camera features two ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. Po w e r The Po w e r port is where you will connect the power adapter . LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable . (Reset)[...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B 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 fr[...]

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    9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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. Proc[...]

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    10 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you thro ugh the installation and configuration procedure . 1. Insert the Setup C[...]

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    11 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 Cam[...]

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    12 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 add[...]

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    13 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 9. The Mode Settings screen will appear . Click the Infr astructur e 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 Camer a to commun[...]

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    14 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 do not have a Passphrase and you want to manually enter a WEP [...]

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    15 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 13. On the screen shown in Figure 5-12, review your settings before the Setup Wizard starts to copy your files. Click the Sav e button to continue. 14. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen w[...]

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    16 Chapter 5: Setting up and Moun ting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Placement Options Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 surf[...]

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    17 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Overview Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Viewer & Recorder Utility on y[...]

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    18 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Installing the Viewer & Recorder Uti lity Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 [...]

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    19 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility After the Viewer & Recorder Utility ha s been installed, t he Viewer & Recorder Utility icon, shown in Figure 6-7, will be d[...]

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    20 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Find T o find a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click the Find butto n. Y ou will see the screen shown in Figure 6-9. There will be two tabs available , LAN a[...]

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    21 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Inter net, along with the status information for it. See Figure 6-10. T est Results First, go to the Camera Info [...]

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    22 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 C[...]

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    23 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 t[...]

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    24 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Scheduled Recordings in Progress From the Scheduled Recordings in progress section (see Figure 6-15), you can schedule recordings, alter the recording preferences, and acce[...]

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    25 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 Expl[...]

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    26 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Add T o 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. Frequenc y . S[...]

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    27 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Inte rnet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Util ity Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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. Y ou will see a screen s[...]

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    28 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 Solo[...]

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    29 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 w[...]

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    30 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 wi[...]

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    31 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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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    32 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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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    33 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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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    34 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 networ[...]

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    35 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 n[...]

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    36 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 success[...]

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    37 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 p[...]

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    38 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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[...]

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    39 Chapter 7: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 Servic[...]

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    40 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Overview Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B 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 featu[...]

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    41 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 appe[...]

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    42 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 instal[...]

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    43 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Wireless Settings SSID . Enter the network’ s SSID or network nam e here . Network T ype . Select the network’ s mode , Infrastructure or Ad-hoc . Domain . Keep the default settin g , USA . Channel No. If the Cam era is set to[...]

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    44 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a T o save your changes, click the Apply button. T o clear the settings, click the Clear button. T o exit this screen, click the Close button. T o get additional information about the screen’ s featu res, click the Help button. Im[...]

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    45 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 us[...]

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    46 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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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    47 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 al[...]

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    48 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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[...]

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    49 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 4. Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address, select the appropriate time interval from the DDNS Ser vice Update drop-down menu. T o update the dynamic IP address immediately , click the Upd[...]

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    50 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 t[...]

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    51 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Setup Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Advanced The Advanced screen allows you to alter the Camera’ s e-mail alert features and UPnP configuration. Options Y ou can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its video. Y ou will be sent an e-mail with vi[...]

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    52 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Help Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 only be able to[...]

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    53 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web -based Utility Help Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 firm war e from a remote location—us[...]

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    54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 Wirel[...]

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    55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 want to set up an account with the SoloLink DDNS Serv[...]

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    56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a The <Device Name> is the name you gave the Camera when you r an the Setup Wizard. The <Location ID> is the name you selected when you set up your SoloLink DDNS account. • If the Camera is set to DHCP , make sure your local network is working p[...]

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    57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a I’ve recorded video for a few hours. Why do I see multiple files saved on my computer? The recording function saves video in chunks; each chunk is a maximum of one hour in duration. For example, if you have recorded five continuous hours, then you will se[...]

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    58 Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data—in the for m 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. Ju[...]

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    59 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a But even WEP has its problems. WEP’ s encry ption alg orithm 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 th[...]

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    60 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 hacker has gained access to all of your network settings ([...]

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    61 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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. Oft[...]

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    62 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 a[...]

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    63 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at leas t run firew all software , and all PCs should run up-to-date antiviral software . 8) WEP Wired Equivalent Privac y (WEP ) is often looked upon as a panacea for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP[...]

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    64 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a The solution, then, is to segment your network up into multiple groups. If your network had 80 users and you used four WEP keys, a hacker would have access to only ¼ of your wireless network resources. In this w ay , multiple keys reduce your liability . Finally[...]

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    65 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 Uti[...]

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    66 Appendi x D: Wind ows Help Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/I[...]

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    67 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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.[...]

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    68 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Buffer - A block of memor y 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 con nects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn conn ects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense M ultiple Ac[...]

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    69 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned 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[...]

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    70 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Pro tocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer . ISM band - Radio band used in w ireless networking transmissions. ISP [...]

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    71 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a PPP oE (Point to Point Proto col over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protoco l (PPP) to be tunneled throug[...]

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    72 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Inter net Protocol) - A network protocol fo r transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Te l n e t - A user command and TCP/IP p rotocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (T rivial File T ransfer P rotocol) - A v[...]

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    73 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 8011.b , IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 1 x 10/100BaseT (RJ-45) LAN Connection Button 1 Reset Button Cabling T ype RJ-45 LEDs Ready , Act/Link, LAN, Wir eless Security Features User Auth entication, WEP Encr yption WEP Key Bits 64/128 Bit Dimensions [...]

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    74 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a Appendix G: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Y ou”) that, for a period o f one year , (the “Warranty Period”) Y our Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under nor mal use . Y our e[...]

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    75 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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 [...]

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    76 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a 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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    77 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a (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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    78 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a INDUSTR Y CANADA (C ANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the us[...]

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    79 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-B Internet Video Camer a • France F: 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur). P our ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le dép[...]

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    80 Appendix I: Contact Informa tion Wireless-B 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[...]