Linksys BUSINESS SERIES User Manual
Linksys BUSINESS SERIES User Manual

Linksys BUSINESS SERIES User Manual

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BUSINESS SERIES
Business Internet
Camera with Audio
PVC2300, WVC2300
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES Business Internet Camera with Audio PVC2300, WVC2300 Model:...
  • Page 2: About This Guide

    GNU General Public License or other open-source software licenses. Upon request, open-source software WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy source code is available at cost from Linksys for at least website address or e-mail address. three years from the product purchase date. Online Resources...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Linksys One Wired Network ........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Device Settings ..........20 Network Settings .
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Applications > I/O Ports .........31 Input Ports .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Appendix G: Wireless Product Regulatory Information FCC Statement ..........54 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement .
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G Business Internet Video Camera • Linksys One Ready. That means they include the necessary with Audio firmware to be integrated into a Linksys One data or data/ voice network. NOTE: For the purpose of this User Guide, Minimum Requirements whenever a feature applies to both models, the word Camera(s) will be referenced.
  • Page 8: Camera Accessories

    Chapter 1 Introduction Camera Accessories Enclosure Specifications The following enclosure can be used with the PVC2300 Lens Specifications and WVC2300 IP cameras The following lens can be used with the PVC2300 and Enclosure WVC2300 IP cameras: Lens CAMEE1-Camera Exterior Camera Accessory datasheet at Enclosure with Heater and www.cisco.com Blower...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

    Enable address filtering Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses.
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Product Overview

    Chapter 3 Product Overview Chapter 3: Back Panel Product Overview The ports and reset button are located on the back panel of the Camera. Front Panel The LEDs and Camera lens are located on the front panel of the Camera. Back Panel - PVC2300 Front Panel Lens...
  • Page 11: Side Panel

    Chapter 3 Product Overview Ethernet The Ethernet port supports network PVC2300 PoE LED This LED only functions on speeds of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, and can the PVC2300 Camera. The LED has the following operate in half and full-duplex mode. states: Auto-sensing technology enables the port to PoE connection is detected.
  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Installation

    When the Camera is connected to a Linksys One network, you can access the images using the Linksys One Video Surveillance Application (VSA) from any PHM1200 IP phone or web browser. The Linksys One VSA is a zero Overview configuration plug-and-play application. The Camera...
  • Page 13: Linksys One Wireless Network

    Locknut Once the camera is positioned properly, secure the camera in place by tightening the locknut. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to your network router or switch. Example Linksys One Wireless Network LINK/ACT LINK/ACT LINK/ACT Gigabit LINK/ACT Gigabit...
  • Page 14: Configuration

    Chapter 4 Installation Configuration Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD doesn’t run automatically, go to My Computer and click on your CD-ROM drive. Verify that the Camera’s LEDs are lit. Click Here to The Setup screen will appear. Click the Start button.
  • Page 15 Chapter 4 Installation Camera Name If the Camera you want is not displayed in the Selection Enter a unique name for the – box, click Search Again. Camera, up to 15 characters in length. Unique names are helpful when you are using multiple Cameras on the same network.
  • Page 16: Setting Up The Wireless Connection On The Wvc2300 Camera

    Chapter 4 Installation Install button. Click the A timer will appear as the settings are saved to the Camera. A window will appear indicating that the settings have been saved successfully. Click OK to continue. You should be able to view video on the home page. The Wizard will now return to the Welcome screen.
  • Page 17: Wireless Security

    Chapter 4 Installation Wireless Security WPA /WPA2 Enterprise The screen options vary depending upon the protocol Security Mode Select the appropriate option based on type selected. your wireless network configuration: Protocol Type Select EAP-TLS or EAP-TTLS. Disabled This option implements no security on •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 Installation Password This is for this Camera’s client login to the Disconnect the Ethernet Cable from the Camera. • RADIUS server. Anonymous ID The unsigned public ID used for login • to your RADIUS server. Root CA A root certificate is an unsigned public key •...
  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Installing And Using The Viewer And Recorder Software

    Chapter 5 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Chapter 5: Welcome Screen Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To Installing and Using the install the Viewer & Recorder Utility files in the default folder, click the Next button. To select a different folder, Viewer and Recorder click the Browse button and follow the on-screen directions.
  • Page 20: Using The Monitor Application

    Chapter 5 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Using the Monitor Application After the software has been installed, you can launch the application from shortcuts on the desktop and in the Start menu. Viewing When a Camera has a green light under this icon, it indicates the video is being viewed.
  • Page 21: Setting Up Cameras

    Chapter 5 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Stop This terminates the connection to the camera, halting viewing and recording (if in progress). If stop is pressed while recording, the first click Monitor > Screen Layout stops recording. The second click stops video streaming.
  • Page 22: Recording Schedule

    Chapter 5 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software User (Name) Local ID Enter a valid user name configured in the Select the Local ID of the Camera that you • • Camera’s web-based utility (Administration > Users). want to schedule for recording. Password Interval Enter the password associated with the...
  • Page 23: Using The Playback Application

    Chapter 5 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Using the Playback Application Recording This is the Drive and Folder on your PC where recorded files will be saved. The default location is C:\ Program Files\LinksysOne\LinksysOne Surveillance Utility\Storage\Local ID\File Type. You can also click the Browse button to select the desired drive and folder.
  • Page 24 Chapter 5 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Delete Video This button allows you to delete unwanted Play Use this to re-start viewing, after video. using the Stop or Pause button. Pause Clicking this pauses the video playback. Frame by Frame This button is used to play the video one frame at a time.
  • Page 25: Chapter 6: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Chapter 6: Home Advanced Configuration The Home screen is where live video can be viewed and the output can be updated. NOTE: By default the camera is set to receive an IP address from a DHCP server. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, you can set a static IP address by pressing the Reset button on the camera for less than 10 seconds.
  • Page 26: Setup > Basic Setup

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup PC’s Date and Time Displays the current time of the PC connected to the web-based utility. Camera Date and Time Displays the current time as configured on the camera. Sync with PC This option allows you to synchronize the camera to the clock on the PC connected to the web-based utility.
  • Page 27: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration IP Address TX Key The IP address assigned to the Camera is Select the number of the key used on the wireless displayed. network. Subnet Mask WEP Encryption The Subnet Mask assigned to the Camera Select the appropriate option for key is displayed.
  • Page 28: Setup > Advanced Setup

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration HTTP/HTTPS certificate, which implies that you trust your browser’s publisher to include correct user certificates, and in Enable HTTP Alternative Port This option allows you to turn the certificate authorities it trusts, and only user define the port number used to communicate with the to whom the CA may have issued a certificate-issuing- camera using an HTTP connection.
  • Page 29: Rtp/Rtsp

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration RTSP Port Enter the IP address of your router in your web Enter the RTSP Port number (between 1024 to browser’s Address field and press Enter. In this example, 65535) in the field provided. The default RTSP port is 554. the default IP address of the WRT54G router is used RTP Data Port The Camera’s data port number has been...
  • Page 30: Cos

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Enable QoS Mode Enable and Allow the Following IP Address QoS (Quality of Service) mode is This • disabled by default. To enable QoS mode, select this option will allow only the IP addresses specified here option and select either audio or video for its guaranteed to access the camera.
  • Page 31: Administration > Maintenance

    This option is used to update the Camera’s firmware. To update the firmware, perform the following steps: Download the latest firmware for the Camera to your computer from www.linksys.com. Click the Upgrade button to open the Upgrade Firmware window. Browse button to locate the firmware Click the upgrade file.
  • Page 32: Mpeg-4 Settings

    Image Position The Image Position fields allow you • to define the coordinates of the Linksys logo or user Resolution The default resolution is set to 160x120. • defined image. The upper left corner value is 0, 0.
  • Page 33: Day/Night Switch

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Audio/Video > Audio X Coordinate 0 - 639 Image Position Audio/Video > Audio Transparent Color This option allows you to define • a color that should appear transparent. This allows a Audio Settings logo or other image to appear over the video without Enable Audio Enable audio by checking the check box.
  • Page 34: Applications > Mail & Ftp

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Applications > Mail & FTP Authentication Choose from one of the following options: Not Required Authentication is not required in order • to send mail. Requires SMTP Authentication Select this if the • SMTP Server requires a “login” to send mail. Requires POP before SMTP Select this if the SMTP •...
  • Page 35: Applications > Instant Messaging

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Login Name Enter the login name associated with the NOTE: Motion detection can be triggered by secondary FTP server. rapid changes in lighting conditions, as well as by moving objects. For this reason, it should Password Enter the password associated with the login only be used indoors.
  • Page 36: Applications > Event

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Setting Custom Area New Schedule Enable this option to capture motion within defined areas of the video screen. Multiple windows with varied threshold settings may be used. NOTE: The Network Camera can be configured Window 2-4 Enable one or more of these options to •...
  • Page 37: Applications > Ddns

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Overwrite/Replace oldest video file Host Name Check to overwrite/ Enter the host name (Domain Name) replace the oldest video clip with the current recording allocated to you by the DDNS Server provider. when detecting device’s SDRAM is full. Account Enter the login name for the DDNS account.
  • Page 38: Output Ports State At Power On

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Output Ports State at Power On Parity Select the desired parity type for the device you connected. In the Camera, as long as both output’s Default and Current Stop Bits Select the desired stop bits for the device you State is High, the output is disconnected (floating).
  • Page 39: Status > System

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Status > System Image Quality This displays the image quality of the video stream. Frame Rate This displays the frame rate of the video stream. MJPEG Resolution This displays the image size of the video stream. Image Quality This displays the image quality of the video stream.
  • Page 40: Status > Syslog & Log

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Status > Video Log SSID This displays the wireless network name (SSID) used by the camera. Channel This displays the wireless channel used by the camera. Security This indicates if wireless security is being used by the camera. Status >...
  • Page 41: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    If your questions are not addressed here, If a LAN cable is connected to the LAN port, the Wireless refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com interface is disabled. Only one interface can be active. Check that your PC and the Camera have compatible Wireless settings.
  • Page 42: Appendix B: Bandwidth Usage

    Appendix B Bandwidth Usage Appendix B: Bandwidth Usage WVC2300 Bandwidth Test Audio: ON One User viewing video Bandwidth (k/bps) Resolution Quality Frame Rate MPEG-4 MJPEG 2320 3040 Very High 1840 2800 1840 2240 2800 640 x 480 Normal 1680 2640 1600 2160 2640...
  • Page 43: Appendix C: Glossary

    WEB: For additional terms, please visit the Browser An application program that provides a way to glossary at www.linksys.com/glossary look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. Access Mode Specifies the method by which user access Bridge A device that connect two networks.
  • Page 44 Appendix C Glossary CoS (Class of Service) The 802.1p priority scheme. CoS Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive provides a method for tagging packets with priority and transmit data simultaneously. information. A CoS value between 0-7 is added to the GARP (General Attributes...
  • Page 45 Appendix C Glossary MAC (Media Access Control) Address The unique RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) A protocol that uses an authentication server to address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. control network access. Mask A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) An Ethernet connector that example parts of an IP address.
  • Page 46 Appendix C Glossary TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.
  • Page 47: Appendix D: Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications Appendix D: Specifications PVC2300 Specifications Management Model PVC2300 Web Browser Internet Explorer 5.x, or Above; Standards IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, Netscape, Firefox IEEE802.1p (QoS Priority), Event Logging Event Logging (SYSLOG) IEEE802.1q (VLAN) Web F/W upgrade Firmware Upgradable Through Protocols Supported TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, Web-Browser NTP, DNS, UPnP, RTP, RTSP...
  • Page 48 Appendix D Specifications Power Default Bit Rate 16Kbps Power Options IEEE 802.3af Power over Management Utility Ethernet (PoE) - 48V/0.3A Monitoring and External Power Adapter: Recording software Monitoring and Recording for 12V/1A, 110~120V AC/60Hz, up to 16 cameras Switching Advanced search histogram or Power Consumption by time and date Environmental...
  • Page 49: Wvc2300 Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications WVC2300 Specifications Web F/W upgrade Firmware Upgradable Through Web-Browser Model WVC2300 Video Compression Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, Dual Codec MPEG-4 Simple Profile IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, MJPEG IEEE802.1p (QoS Priority), Simultaneous dual-stream IEEE802.1q (VLAN), 802.11e Snapshot JPEG (Wireless QoS) Image Settings Brightness and Contrast Protocols Supported TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, SMTP, FTP,...
  • Page 50 Appendix D Specifications Management Utility Power Monitoring and Power Options External Power Adapter: Recording software Monitoring and Recording for 12V/1A, 110~120V AC/60Hz, up to 16 cameras Switching Advanced search histogram or Power Consumption by time and date Power Recording set up to record Power Options IEEE 802.3af Power over by motion trigger, manual or...
  • Page 51: I/O Port Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications I/O Port Specifications 10 9 I/O PIN Specifications Function Description 12VDC Output With a maximum load of 100mA, this output to be used with an external device. Digital Input 1 Connect to high to activate (5V-12V) Digital Output 1 With a maximum load of 100mA and maximum voltage of 12VDC, this output has an open-collector...
  • Page 52 Appendix D Specifications 10 9 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 NOTE Sensor needs attention of polarity. To work properly, the siren should be supplied by extenal power if the current exceeds 100 mA. Siren PIR Motion Sensor 12VDC battery included Zoom or rear panel Optional power supply...
  • Page 53: Specifications For Devices Requiring More Than .6 Amps

    Appendix D Specifications Specifications for Devices Requiring more than .6 Amps Consider the following diagram when installing devices requiring more than .6 Amps (most sound devices) to operate: Siren AC/DC Loading The siren with external power. If the siren is not capable of meeting 12V requirement.
  • Page 54: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 55: Appendix F: Wired Product Regulatory Information

    Appendix F Wired Product Regulatory Information Appendix F: Industry Canada Statement Wired Product This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 rule. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Regulatory Information This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including FCC Statement interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 56: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with předcházet potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní this notice for all electronic products bearing the following prostředí...
  • Page 57 Appendix F Wired Product Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , sur lequel est apposé...
  • Page 58 Appendix F Wired Product Regulatory Information Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten arī veikalā, kur iegādājāties šo izstrādājumu. in de Europese Unie De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, die is voorzien van dit symbool op het product of de skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams verpakking, niet mag worden ingezameld met niet-gescheiden Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir...
  • Page 59 životné prostredie a zdravie ľudí. Ak máte záujem o WEB: For additional information, please visit podrobnejšie informácie o likvidácii starého zariadenia, obráťte www.linksys.com sa, prosím, na miestne orgány, organizácie zaoberajúce sa likvidáciou odpadov alebo obchod, v ktorom ste si produkt zakúpili.
  • Page 60: Appendix G: Wireless Product Regulatory Information

    Appendix G Wireless Product Regulatory Information Appendix G: Safety Notices Wireless Product Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG • or larger telecommunication line cord. Regulatory Information Do not use this product near water, for example, in a •...
  • Page 61: Avis D'industrie Canada

    Appendix G Wireless Product Regulatory Information Avis d’Industrie Canada Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d’Industrie Canada. Les performances maximales pour les réseaux sans fil L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux sont tirées des spécifications de la norme IEEE 802.11.
  • Page 62: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with předcházet potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní this notice for all electronic products bearing the following prostředí...
  • Page 63 Appendix G Wireless Product Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , sur lequel est apposé...
  • Page 64 Appendix G Wireless Product Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur kurios pakuotė...
  • Page 65 životné prostredie a zdravie ľudí. Ak máte záujem o WEB: For additional information, please visit podrobnejšie informácie o likvidácii starého zariadenia, obráťte www.linksys.com sa, prosím, na miestne orgány, organizácie zaoberajúce sa likvidáciou odpadov alebo obchod, v ktorom ste si produkt zakúpili.
  • Page 66: Appendix H: Contact Information

    Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H: Contact Information Linksys Contact Information Website http://www.linksys.com E-Mail support@linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com Advice Line 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise 949-823-3000 Authorization) 949-823-3002 NOTE: Details on warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty and Regulatory Information section of this Guide.

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