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Linksys WVC54GCA-RM - Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera Network User Manual

Linksys WVC54GCA-RM - Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera Network User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera WVC54GCA Model:...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Front Panel..........4 Back Panel .
  • Page 4 Software in Linksys Products ........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Bottom Panel Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera. The Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep an Reset Button eye on your home, your kids, your workplace—whatever’s...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

    32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products • Password protect all computers on the network and use linksys as the default wireless network name. You individually password protect sensitive files. should change the wireless network name to something Change passwords on a regular basis.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Setting Up And Mounting The Camera

    Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the End User License Agreement Welcome screen should appear.
  • Page 8 Automatically obtain an IP Address Select this • option if you want to automatically assign an IP address to the Camera using DHCP. If you are not sure which option to choose, Linksys recommends this option. Set IP address configuration manually Select •...
  • Page 9 16 characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)
  • Page 10 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 3 Review the Camera’s settings. To make changes to the Reconnect the power to the Camera. Click Next. settings, click Back to go back to the previous screen. If the settings are correct, click Save to continue. Reconnect the Power The Setup Wizard displays Camera successfully...

  • Page 11: Placement Options

    Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 3 Placement Options Adjust the tilt of its head accordingly, as described below in section “Camera Head Tilting”. The Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you attach the Camera head to its stand at two different points.
  • Page 12 Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 3 Camera Head Tilting After the Camera is assembled, you can tilt the Camera head on its ball joint using the lock nut on the camera stand. Loosen the lock nut, tilt the camera head as desired, then tighten the lock nut to secure the position.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Installing And Using The Camera Utility

    Camera Utility on your PC. The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera’s video. If another Wireless-B or Wireless-G Internet Camera Utility is already installed on your PC, Linksys recommends that you uninstall it before installing this Camera Utility. NOTE: To view video using a web browser, you must use Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher.

  • Page 14: Using The Camera Utility

    Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 4 Using the Camera Utility After the Camera Utility is installed, its icon is displayed on the Desktop and in the System Tray of the Taskbar. To open the Camera Utility, use either icon as follows: •...
  • Page 15 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 4 Viewing Area Multiple-Camera Layouts The Viewing Area takes up most of the Monitor window. In a multiple-Camera layout, one of the video windows is always outlined in green. This indicates the currently The Viewing Area can have four different layouts, with selected Camera.
  • Page 16 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 4 Video Control Buttons Video Selection This section of the Playback window lets you select the The video control buttons are located along the lower left edge of the viewing area. These buttons act upon the video(s) for playback.
  • Page 17 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 4 Basic Video Controls Hard Disk Quota This section of the Playback window lets you perform basic This section of the Playback window indicates how much functions on the video(s) you have selected for playback. hard disk is allocated for recorded video.
  • Page 18 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 4 Setup Screen Port Number Displays the Camera’s port number. User Name and Password Displays the user name. The The Setup screen is accessed by clicking the Setup button password is displayed as “•••••“ for security reasons. on the Monitor window of the Camera Utility.
  • Page 19 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 4 Setup > Recording Schedule Memory Requirements for Video Recordings You may find it helpful to know how much memory is To set up a recording schedule for a Camera, then click the required to hold a video recording.
  • Page 20 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 4 Instant Recording Time Limit Maximum Time Limit for Instant Recording This is the maximum length of a recording that is started by clicking the Record button on the Monitor window. The default is 10 min.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration With The Web-Based Utility

    Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Linksys Web – Select this tab to go to the Linksys • website, www.linksys.com. Advanced Configuration – Select this tab to display the Help screen. Go to • Help the “Help” section for more information.
  • Page 22 Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 5 Resolution Snapshot Use the Resolution drop-down menu to select the display You use the Snapshot button to capture a still image of resolution. Possible values are Auto (default), 640x480, the video display. 320x240, or 160x120.

  • Page 23: Setup > Basic

    Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 5 Setup > Basic Network Settings Configuration Type • If you want to automatically The Setup > Basic screen appears when you click the Setup assign the Camera an IP address from a DHCP server, tab or Advanced Configuration on the Welcome screen.

  • Page 24: Setup > Image

    Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 5 Setup > Image The Setup > Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’s video settings. Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode TX Key Select the number of the key used on the •...

  • Page 25: Setup > Administration

    You can select a Sharpness value between -3 and 3. Options Upgrade Firmware New firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Enable Microphone Select this to enable audio. Using Camera is functioning satisfactorily, there is no need to Audio increases the bandwidth requirements slightly.

  • Page 26: Setup > Users

    Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 5 To upgrade the firmware: Other operations: Go to www.linksys.com, and download the firmware Clear While editing a user’s information, click Clear to • clear the User Name, Password, and Confirm Password upgrade file for the Camera. Then extract the file.
  • Page 27 To change the RTP Data Port, enter the on how to configure port forwarding on a desired number in the range of 1024 to 65535. Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your Max RTP Data Packet To change the maximum length router’s documentation.

  • Page 28: Setup > Motion Detection

    Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 5 Setup > Motion Detection Send To Enter the e-mail address where e-mail will be sent upon motion detection. You can optionally specify The Setup > Motion Detection screen allows you to up to three addresses. configure the Camera’s motion detection settings.

  • Page 29: Setup > Status

    Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 5 Setup > Status The following fields appear on the left side of the Set Sensitivity Area window for each sensitivity area. Specify The Setup > Status screen allows you to view the Camera’s the settings as needed, then click Apply.

  • Page 30: Help

    DDNS Service, you need to set up port forwarding on your router. For instructions on how to configure a Linksys router, click this link. If you have a different router, refer to your router’s documentation. Adobe website (software for viewing PDF •...

  • Page 31: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, OCX plug-in. refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com When powering on the Camera, I can’t immediately access the Camera from my computer. Make sure the Camera’s LED is continuously lit. When it is flashing, the Camera is initializing.

  • Page 32: Appendix B: Specifications

    Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Minimum System Requirements 1 Camera PC with 2 GHz or faster Specifications processor 512 MB RAM Model WVC54GCA Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u 500MB of available hard Ports Ethernet, Power drive space...

  • Page 33: Appendix C: Warranty Information

    Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty jurisdiction. will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product...
  • Page 34 This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera...

  • Page 35: Appendix D: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Appendix D Safety Notices Appendix D: Regulatory Information • Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a • FCC Statement wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 36: Avis D'industrie Canada

    Regulatory Information Appendix D Avis d’Industrie Canada Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du 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 37: 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 předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví.
  • Page 38 Regulatory Information Appendix D 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 39 Regulatory Information Appendix D 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 die kurios pakuotė...
  • Page 40 ľudí. Ak máte záujem o podrobnejšie WEB: For additional information, please visit informácie o likvidácii starého zariadenia, obráťte sa, prosím, na www.linksys.com miestne orgány, organizácie zaoberajúce sa likvidáciou odpadov alebo obchod, v ktorom ste si produkt zakúpili. Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera...

  • Page 41: Appendix E: Software License Agreement

    Schedules 2, 3 or 4 below as applicable. “Software” includes, and this Agreement will apply to BY DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, (a) the software of Linksys or its suppliers provided in or OR USING THE PRODUCT CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE, with the applicable Linksys product, excluding technology...
  • Page 42 Schedule 2 are from the public web site at of the GPL or other open source code in this Software on a http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html CD, Linksys will mail to You a CD with such code for $9.99 plus the cost of shipping, upon request. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Term and Termination.
  • Page 43 Software License Agreement Appendix E TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software–to make sure MODIFICATION the software is free for all its users. This General Public This License applies to any program or other work License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation’s which contains a notice placed by the copyright...
  • Page 44 Software License Agreement Appendix E If the modified program normally reads commands Accompany it with the information you received as interactively when run, you must cause it, when to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. started running for such interactive use in the most (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial ordinary way, to print or display an announcement distribution and only if you received the program...
  • Page 45 General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in If this Linksys product contains open source software spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to licensed under Version 2.1 of the “GNU Lesser General Public address new problems or concerns.
  • Page 46 Software License Agreement Appendix E GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE To protect each distributor, we want to make it very clear that there is no warranty for the free library. Also, if the Version 2.1, February 1999 library is modified by someone else and passed on, the recipients should know that what they have is not the Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
  • Page 47 Software License Agreement Appendix E freedom and the wherewithal to run that program using a You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the modified version of the Library. Library’s complete source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate and modification follow.
  • Page 48 Software License Agreement Appendix E Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim When a “work that uses the Library” uses material from rights or contest your rights to work written entirely a header file that is part of the Library, the object code by you;...
  • Page 49 Software License Agreement Appendix E Use a suitable shared library mechanism for linking You may not copy, modify, sublicense, link with, or with the Library. A suitable mechanism is one that distribute the Library except as expressly provided (1) uses at run time a copy of the library already under this License.
  • Page 50 If you wish to incorporate parts of the Library into other free programs whose distribution conditions are If this Linksys product contains open source software incompatible with these, write to the author to ask for licensed under the OpenSSL license: permission.
  • Page 51 Software License Agreement Appendix E OpenSSL License Original SSLeay License Copyright © 1998-2007 The OpenSSL Project. All rights Copyright © 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)All reserved. rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric or without modification, are permitted provided that the Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
  • Page 52 Software License Agreement Appendix E DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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