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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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem[...]

Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User 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 [...]

Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service 37 Overview 37 Introduction 37 Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 37 SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 47 Chapter 9: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 49 Overview 49 How to Access the Web-based Utility 49 View[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-11: Registration Summary Screen 35 Figure 7-12: Registration Complete Screen 36 Figure 7-13: Intamac Monitoring wi th Registered Camera Screen 36 Figure 8-1: SoloLink Access ID Card 37 Figure 8-2: SoloLink Welcome Screen 37 Figure 8-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen 38 Figure 8-4: SoloLink for Conve[...]

Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 9-4: Web Utility Login Screen 50 Figure 9-5: Basic Screen 51 Figure 9-6: Confirmation Screen 52 Figure 9-7: WEP Key Settings Screen 52 Figure 9-8: Image Screen 53 Figure 9-9: Password Screen 54 Figure 9-10: Users Screen 55 Figure 9-11: Add/Modify User Screen 55 Figure 9-12: Intamac Monitoring Screen 56 Figure[...]

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[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What’ s in this User Guide? 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 Wir[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Internet Video Camera • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix explains how you can upgrade the Camera’ [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

11 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mountin g the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. This screen displays a list of Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highligh ted. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are current[...]

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[...]

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 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 communica[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 Ca mera vertically on a surf[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. If you want to view video from a dif[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

30 Chapter 7: Setting up the In tamac Camera Monitoring Service Overview Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 7: Setting up the Intamac Camera Monitoring Ser vice Overview This chapter will briefly discuss the Intamac Camera Monitoring Service and explain how to set up your Intamac account. Y ou need only one Intamac account. Once yo u have set[...]

31 Chapter 7: Setting up the In tamac Camera Monitoring Service Setup Wizard fo r the Intamac Camera Monitoring Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 2. The About the Intamac service screen explains the benefits of using the Linksys Cam era(s) and Intamac Camera Monitoring Ser vice to monitor your property . Click the Next button. 3. The 30 Day [...]

32 Chapter 7: Setting up the In tamac Camera Monitoring Service Setup Wizard fo r the Intamac Camera Monitoring 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 the Next button. 5. The next s[...]

33 Chapter 7: Setting up the In tamac Camera Monitoring Service Setup Wizard fo r the Intamac Camera Monitoring 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 [...]

34 Chapter 7: Setting up the In tamac Camera Monitoring Service Setup Wizard fo r the Intamac Camera Monitoring Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 8. Complete the entries on the account details screen. All fields marked with an asterisk are required. If you agree with the terms and conditions of your ag reement with Intamac , select I accept [...]

35 Chapter 7: Setting up the In tamac Camera Monitoring Service Setup Wizard fo r the Intamac Camera Monitoring Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 10. On the login details screen, create a memorable Member ID (user name) and password, which you will use to log in to your Intamac account. Then enter a security question and your answer . The se[...]

36 Chapter 7: Setting up the In tamac Camera Monitoring Service Setup Wizard fo r the Intamac Camera Monitoring Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 12. On the registration complete screen, click Update your camer a to configure the Camera for your Intamac account. 13. On the Intamac Camera Monitoring screen of the Camera’s W eb-based Utility[...]

37 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: 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[...]

38 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 2. The first screen 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 second screen explains why you would find the SoloLi[...]

39 Chapter 8: 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. This screen will display a list of[...]

40 Chapter 8: 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 [...]

41 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 8. The screen 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 . Figure 8- 9: Confirm[...]

42 Chapter 8: 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. Then enter your account and user infor mation. Enter a Username and Passw[...]

43 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 12. On the Select a Location ID screen, enter a Location ID , which can be a name describing your network’ s location. It will be combined with the Camera’ s Device Name and ourlinksys.com to create a conven[...]

44 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 14. Read the T erm s of Service agreement on the Verification screen. Click Create Account to accept the terms of service. 15. On the Create Links screen, click Continue . The SoloLink DDNS Service will send you[...]

45 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 16. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully registered your account. Click OK . Then at the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen, click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account.[...]

46 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 18. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully set up the SoloLink DDNS Ser vice for the Camera. Click OK . 19. Set up port forwarding on your network router , so the SoloLink DDNS Service will b[...]

47 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras Wireless-G Internet Video Camera SoloLink Registration of Additional Camer as After you have set up your SoloLink account, you c an add more Cameras to your SoloLink account using each Camera’ s Web-based Utility . Follow these instructions[...]

48 Chapter 8: Setting up the L inksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Ad ditional Cameras Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. Click the SoloLink DDNS tab. 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 w[...]

49 Chapter 9: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Overview Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 9: 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 . The Utility c[...]

50 Chapter 9: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 3. A screen will appear showing you the video from the 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 [...]

51 Chapter 9: 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[...]

52 Chapter 9: 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[...]

53 Chapter 9: 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 th e resolution you w ant for viewing or recording the Camera’ s video. Select 640*480 for the highest resolution, 320*2[...]

54 Chapter 9: 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[...]

55 Chapter 9: 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. [...]

56 Chapter 9: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Setup Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Intamac Monitoring The Intamac Monitoring screen allows you to set up and configure your Intamac Camera Monitoring Service. Y ou can set up your service and Camera(s) so that when a Camera senses motion, you can have alarm images se[...]

57 Chapter 9: 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[...]

58 Chapter 9: 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[...]

59 Chapter 9: 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 vailabl e P ort and follow the on-screen instr[...]

60 Chapter 9: 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[...]

61 Chapter 9: 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.[...]

62 Chapter 9: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Help Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Motion De tection Se nsitivity . Y ou have a choice of motion sensitivity levels for the Camera. Select the appropriate level from the drop-down menu. Y ou can also specify where the Camera should monitor for motion. The Cam era’ s[...]

63 Chapter 9: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Help Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Acrobat Portable Document File (.pdf) format, so you will need Acrobat Reader to view this pdf . If you do not have the Acrobat Reader , click the Adobe website link to download it. Restore Factory Defaults . T o restore the Camera?[...]

64 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[...]

65 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[...]

66 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[...]

67 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[...]

68 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[...]

69 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[...]

70 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 . The current gen eration of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation[...]

71 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[...]

72 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. Go to Linksys’ s website at www .linksys.com/inter national. 2. Click Europe and then UK . 3. Click Products and then Specialty Prod[...]

73 Appendi x D: Wi ndows Hel p 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[...]

74 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[...]

75 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[...]

76 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[...]

77 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.[...]

78 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 [...]

79 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[...]

80 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[...]

81 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[...]

82 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Record File Format ASF Brightness Auto/Manual Adjustment Audio G.726 8K Dimensions 85 mm x 155 mm x 80 mm (W x H x D) (3,35" x 6,10" x 3,15") Unit Weight 0,24 kg (8,5 oz.) Power 5V DC, External Certifications FCC Operating T emp . 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage T[...]

83 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Internet Video Camer a Appendix G: W arranty Information Linksys wa rrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of thre e years (the “W arranty Period”), y our Linksys Pro duct will be substan tially free of defects in materials an d workmanship under normal use. Y our exclusive remedy and Linksy s' en[...]

84 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC Statement 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 in [...]

85 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compliance Informatio n for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relev ant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)[...]

86 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Internet Video Camera The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300.328 • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G products, the foll[...]

87 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Internet Video Camera This product may be used in all EU countries (and other c ountries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la dire[...]

88 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements spe cified in the National Frequency Allocation T able for Italy . Unless operating within the boundarie s of the owner’ s pro perty , the use of this 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN product requires a ‘general[...]

89 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Windows XP 1. Double -click the Wireless icon in your desktop’ s system tray . 2. Open the Wireless Network Con nection wind ow . 3. Click the Properties button. 4. Select the General tab , and click the Co nfigure butt on. 5. In the Properties window , click the Advanced tab[...]

90 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 pro ducts and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-[...]