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- Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Internet Video Camera WIRELESS WVC54G V1.1 Model No.
- Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone Camera LEDs Camera Head Camera Ports... - Page 4 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility View Video Setup Help Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help...
- Page 5 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone Figure 3-2: Camera LEDs Figure 3-3: Camera Head Figure 3-4: Camera Ports Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup Screen Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Screen...
- Page 6 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 6-6: Setup Complete Screen Figure 6-7: Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon Figure 6-8: Main Screen Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN Screen Figure 6-10: Camera Added Successfully Screen Figure 6-11: Find Camera from Internet Screen Figure 6-12: Change Settings Screen Figure 6-13: Delete Camera Screen Figure 6-14: Confirm Deletion of Camera Screen...
- Page 7 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen Figure 7-15: Payment Screen Figure 7-16: Verification Screen Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Screen...
- Page 8 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 8-16: Device Removal Screen Figure 8-17: Find Available Port Screen Figure 8-18: Status Screen Figure 8-19: Options Screen Figure 8-20: Administrator Help Figure 8-21: Upgrade Firmware Screen Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Screen...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. This Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep an eye on your home, your kids, your workplace—whatever’s important to you. -
Page 10: What's In This Guide
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What’s in this 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 Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. - Page 11 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix explains how you can upgrade the Camera’s firmware. • Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.
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Page 12: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each LAN (Local Area Network): the computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and other devices, such as computers and networking products peripherals, in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless that make up the network in your home... - Page 13 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Notebook Adapters (model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters (model numbers WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.
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Page 14: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Internet Video Camera
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone The Camera has a LCD screen that indicates the Camera’s current IP address and whether it is a fixed or dynamic address. -
Page 15: Camera Ports
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-4: Camera Ports 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 external microphone (optional). -
Page 16: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Internet Video Camera For Setup
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 a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, go to this section, “Moving the Camera to a Different Network.”... -
Page 17: 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 for use when the Ready and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit. -
Page 18: Chapter 5: Setting Up And Mounting The Wireless-G Internet Video Camera
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 through the installation and configuration procedure. 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. -
Page 19: Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Screen
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently installing. -
Page 20: Figure 5-6: Network Settings Screen
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, keep the default setting, Static IP address.