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AppendixA
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape
Navigator?
The Camera is designed for computers running a
Windows operating system and Internet Explorer 5 .5
or higher . You cannot view video on a Macintosh . If
you only have Netscape, you can view video using the
Camera Utility . See "Chapter 3: Installing and Using the
Camera Utility . "
Can I directly connect the Camera to wired and wireless
networks at the same time?
No . Before powering on the Camera, you should
decide if you want to connect the Camera to a wireless
network via an access point or to a wired network . If
your wireless and wired networks are bridged, then
you can access the Camera from any networked
computer, but the Camera must be directly connected
to only one of the networks .
To connect the Camera to a wireless network, power
on the Camera with no network cable attached .
The Camera will be ready for use when the LED is lit
continuously .
To connect the Camera to a wired network, connect
the network cable to the Camera, and then power it
on . The Camera will be ready for use when the LED is
lit continuously .
Can I install the Camera outdoors?
No, the Camera was not designed for outdoors usage .
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 see five files saved on your computer .
This keeps files from getting too large .
Do I need to install the Linksys Multi-Camera Viewer and
Recorder Utility?
Installation is optional . You can view video using
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 .5 or higher . If you don't
want to use the recording function, then you don't
need to install the Multi-Camera Viewer and Recorder
Utility .
Can I specify who gets to view the Camera's video?
Yes . Access the Camera's Web-based Utility, and click
the Setup tab . After you log in, click the Users tab .
You will be able to restrict access to users you have
Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera
entered in the database . See "Chapter 4: Advanced
Configuration with the Web-based Utility . "
Can I add a time stamp to the video?
Yes . Access the Camera's Web-based Utility, and
click the Setup tab . After you log in, click the Image
tab . You will be able to add a time stamp as well as
descriptive text to the video . See "Chapter 4: Advanced
Configuration with the Web-based Utility . "
How many users can view the Camera's video at the
same time?
Users at four different PCs can simultaneously view the
Camera's video .
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks . The
802 .11b standard allows wireless networking hardware
from different manufacturers to communicate,
provided that the hardware complies with the 802 .11b
standard . The 802 .11b standard states a maximum data
transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of
2 .4GHz .
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks . The
802 .11g standard allows wireless networking hardware
from different manufacturers to communicate,
provided that the hardware complies with the 802 .11g
standard . The 802 .11g standard states a maximum data
transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of
2 .4GHz .
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802 .11b
functions:
• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
• Multi-Channel Roaming
Automatic Rate Selection
•
RTS/CTS feature •Fragmentation
•
• Power Management
What IEEE 802.11g features 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
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