Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview Introduction Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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.
This chapter explains how to install and use the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Utility on your PC, so you can view and record video. • Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service This chapter discusses the advantages of the SoloLink DDNS Service and walks you through the setup procedure.
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• Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Camera. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
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 computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and other devices, such as peripherals, in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
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WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with 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.
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).
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.” Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup 1. Make sure your computer has the following wireless settings: • SSID - linksys • Network Mode - Ad-Hoc • Channel - 6 •...
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.
Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc54g.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). • Setup. Click the Setup button to begin the installation process.
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.
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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 9. The Mode Setting screen will appear. Click the Infrastructure 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 Camera to communicate without using an access point or wireless router.
Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) •...
• Setup SoloLink DDNS Service. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to set up and configure the Linksys Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. • Exit. Click the Exit button if you want to install the Camera’s Utility later.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Placement Options There are three ways 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 Camera vertically on a surface (see Figure 5-14). The third way is to hang the Camera on a wall (see Figure 5-16).
Utility on your PC. The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera’s video. If the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility has already been installed on your PC, Linksys recommends that you uninstall it before you install the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility (this Utility will also work with Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras).
To learn how to use the Viewer & Recorder Utility, proceed to the next section, “Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility.” To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.” Advanced users: If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based 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, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar. There are two ways to open the Viewer &...
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Find To find a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click the Find button. There will be two tabs available, LAN and Internet. The LAN screen shows the Cameras found on your local area network, along with the status information for each Camera.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Internet, along with the status information for it. Test Results First, go to the Camera Info section. Enter the Camera’s Address, Port Number, and login information (if required). Then click the Test button to find the Camera.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera For the selected Camera, the following information will be displayed: Camera Info Camera Name. The name you gave to the Camera. Description. The information about the Camera that you entered. Address. The Camera’s IP address or your SoloLink DDNS address. Port Number.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera View To 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. You will see a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 6-15. If you want to view video from a different Camera, return to the Utility’s main screen.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera You may find it helpful to know how much memory is required to hold a video recording. The following tables list estimated bit rates and file sizes for a recording at each available resolution and video. The first table shows estimates for a typical video recording, while the second table shows estimates for an audio/video recording.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Estimated Hard-Drive Memory Space Required for Audio/Video Recording per Hour Resolution Quality Level 640 x 480 Very High 640 x 480 High 640 x 480 Normal 640 x 480 640 x 480 Very Low 320 x 240 Very High 320 x 240 High...
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings in Progress From the Scheduled Recordings in progress section, you can schedule recordings, alter the recording preferences, and access recording files. Recordings The recordings listed here are scheduled ones that are currently in progress. Camera Name.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Delete To 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 Explore button to find the file. To rename a recording file, click the Explore button.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Schedule To view or modify the recording schedule, click the Schedule button. The Recording Schedule screen shows the current recording schedule and each recording’s information. Camera Name. The name of the Camera. Date. The date of the recording. Time.
To stop recording, click the button with the square. To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.” If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”...
Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview This chapter will briefly discuss the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, explain how to set up your SoloLink account, and describe how to register additional Cameras on your SoloLink account. You need only one SoloLink account.
Camera using a name rather than a series of numbers (its IP address). Click the Next button. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen...
In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently setting up. Click Next. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-5: Check Connections Screen...
7. Your web browser will automatically start up, and the SoloLink DDNS screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility will appear. Click New User ? - Click here to Register. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
9. On the Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service screen, click Set up a NEW Account. Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
Complete the following required fields: First Name, Last Name, Phone, and Email. You can also enter your postal address and choose to receive updates by e-mail. Then click Continue. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
It will be combined with the Camera’s Device Name and ourlinksys.com to create a convenient URL you can use to access the Camera. Click Continue. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
15. Read the Terms of Service agreement on the Verification screen. Click Create Account to accept the terms of service. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen...
Click OK. At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen, click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen...
NOTE: Make sure you set up the port forwarding feature on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to access the Camera. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 20. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router.
SoloLink account. 10. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.
• Setup. To alter the Camera’s settings, click the Setup tab. Go to the “Setup” section for more information. • Linksys WEB. To go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com, click the Linksys WEB tab. • Help. The Help screen allows you to get information about the various Setup screens, download the latest Viewer &...
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. 2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear (see Figure 8-3). To enable your computer to see the Camera’s video, click the Yes button. 3.
Device Settings Firmware Version. The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you experience problems with the Camera. Visit www.linksys.com to find out if there is updated firmware.
16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you are also using non-Linksys wireless products, you will need to enter your WEP keys manually on those products.) After entering the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP key(s).
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Image The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’s video settings. Video Settings Resolution. Select the resolution you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. Select 640 * 480 for the highest resolution, 320*240 for medium resolution, and select 160*120 for the lowest resolution. Image Quality.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera NOTE: Video quality and/or performance may be affected by the number of users connected to the 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 screen. Then increase or decrease the brightness using the arrow buttons.
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 users. If you keep the default setting, then all users will be allowed to view the Camera’s video.
SoloLink account. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more information, refer to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service,” which will guide you through setup of your SoloLink account.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Status Registration Status. The status of the Camera’s registration is displayed here. To use the SoloLink DDNS service for the Camera, it must be registered with your SoloLink DDNS account. Address Update Status. The status of the most recent DDNS service update is displayed here. You will be informed if the username and password authentication has been successful, as well as if the dynamic IP address has been updated.
SoloLink account. 6. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.
Status Firmware Version. The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you experience problems with the Camera. Visit www.linksys.com to find out if there is updated firmware.
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. Otherwise, select Disable. E-mail Alert You can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its field of view.
Viewer & Recorder Utility from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Click here to learn how to configure Port Forwarding in your Linksys Router. If you are going to use the SoloLink DDNS Service, you need to set up port forwarding on your router. For instructions on how to configure a Linksys router, click this link.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Firmware. New firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Camera is functioning well, there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. I’m not 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 video, it seems blurry. Adjust the Camera’s focus by rotating its dark gray focus ring.
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If your network uses a dynamic IP address supplied by your ISP, then the IP address you use to reach the Camera will change as well. You need to use the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, so you can access the Camera using its domain name while the service keeps track of the IP address changes.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 17. On the Status screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility, I see this message in the System Log, “NTP server:no server suitable for synchronization found.” This message indicates that the Camera is unable to locate the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to synchronize its time setting.
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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 Viewer and Recorder Utility. Where can I find more information about the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service? You can go to www.linksys.com/sololink for more information.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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 • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
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This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Note: Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera’s firmware within your network; in other words, use a computer within the Camera’s local network. If you attempt to upgrade the Camera’s firmware from a remote location—using a computer outside of the Camera’s local network—the upgrade will fail.
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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix E: Glossary 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 2.4GHz.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used 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 connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
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Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
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 (Discovery only) Button One Reset Button Cabling Type RJ-45 Indicators...
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Record File Format Brightness Auto/Manual Adjustment Audio G.726 8K Dimensions 3.35" x 6.10" x 3.15" (W x H x D) (85 mm x 155 mm x 80 mm) Unit Weight 8.5 oz. (0.24 kg) Power 5V DC, External Certifications Operating Temp.
Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Linksys product, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Linksys or an authorized reseller, provided you already hold a valid license to the original software and have paid any applicable fee for the Upgrade.
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(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose.
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