Using File Finder ............29 Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm DDNS Service .
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio List of Figures Figure 2-1: Camera LEDS, LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone ... . 6 Figure 2-2: Camera Ports ......... . 7 Figure 3-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable .
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Figure 5-6: Main Screen ......... . 21 Figure 5-7: Selecting Camera .
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Figure 6-22: Web-based Utility Welcome ......39 Figure 6-23: Find Available Port Screen .
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Chapter 1: 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...
USB connectivity. With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the PTZ Internet Camera.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PTZ Internet 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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio POWER MIC IN ETHERNET RESET Figure 2-2: Camera Ports Camera Ports and Button IMPORTANT: Resetting the Camera will erase all of your settings, such as encryption information, and The Camera features three ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. replace them with the factory defaults.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Chapter 3: Connecting the PTZ Internet Camera 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.”...
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 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 • WEP - Disabled 2.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio To move the Camera from a wireless network to a wired network, follow these instructions: 1. Unplug the power adapter from the Camera. 2. Connect the Ethernet network cable to your PC, router, or switch. 3.
Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc200.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). • Setup. Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the installation process.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 4. The next three screens show how to connect the Camera to your network, starting with connecting a network cable to your network’s router or switch. Once you have done this, click Next. Figure 4-3: Connect Network Cable to Network 5.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 7. Now, check the Camera’s LEDs to verify that they’re functioning properly. Then, click Next. Figure 4-6: Check LEDs screen 8. The Wizard will now display a list of Internet Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 10. On the Basic Settings screen, you can alter the following settings: • Camera Name. You can give the Camera a unique name. Memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple Cameras on the same network. It should have 15 characters or fewer. •...
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 12. If you selected Automatic Configuration-DHCP, proceed to the next step. If you selected Static IP Address, the IP Settings screen will appear. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway appropriate for your network. You must specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen.
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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Placement Options There are two ways to place the Camera. The first way is to place the Camera horizontally on a surface using the included stand. The second way is to mount the camera on a wall using an optional wall mount stand. Stand Option 1.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Chapter 5: Installing and Using the Internet Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Internet Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC. The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera’s video.
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 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service. Advanced users: If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Internet Camera Web-based Utility.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Selecting A Camera When you first access the Utility’s main screen, you will want to select a camera to view and manage the camera’s video. To select a camera, click one of the numbered buttons, 1-9, on the bottom of the screen. Selecting that number, will bring up the camera assigned to it, which is described later.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Using the Main Screen Navigation through the main screen is performed through the icons at the bottom. Here is a list of the icons and a short explanation of each Setup - Clicking this button opens the Setup Camera Selection - Clicking the camera number you wish to Window.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Setting Presets Preset camera positions can have various uses, in addition to being a part of the Patrol function. To preset camera positions, do the following: 1. Click the Set Preset Position button on the View Video page to set the position. 2.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Setting Up the Camera The Camera’s setup functions are performed by clicking the Setup button on the Main screen. This will open the Setup screen. Several setup options appear on the left-hand side of the screen. They are Camera Setup, Recording Schedule, and Preferences.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Recording Schedule Scheduling a Recording You can record video while watching, or schedule recordings to occur when you are absent. Recordings are stored in a standard Microsoft ASF file format, and can be played using Microsoft’s Windows Media Player, or in a standard AVI (MJPEG) file format.
Recording This is the Drive and Folder on your PC where recorded files will be saved. The default location is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Linksys Surveillance Utility\Local ID\File Type. You can also click the Browse button to select the desired drive and folder.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Disk Allocation for Recording Total Disk Space This shows the total amount of storage space on your hard drive. Available Disk This shows the amount of storage space available on your hard drive. Space Enable Disk Space This feature allows you to limit the amount of space your recordings occupy on your Limitation...
Figure 5-14: File Finder Screen To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service. If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Internet Camera Web-based Utility.
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. Once you have set up your account, you can register additional Cameras, one at a time, through each Camera’s Web-based Utility.
Camera using a name rather than a series of numbers (its IP address). Click the Next button to continue. Figure 6-3: SoloLink for Convenience Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
5. A list of Wireless-G Internet Cameras on your network and their status information is displayed next. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently setting up. Then, click the Next button. Figure 6-5: Cameras Found Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
Figure 6-7: SoloLink DDNS Screen 8. Verify that your network has an active Internet connection and click Continue. Figure 6-8: Confirm Active Internet Connection Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm 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. Figure 6-10: Sign Up Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm 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. Figure 6-12: Select a Location ID Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm 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. Figure 6-15: Verification Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen, click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account. Figure 6-17: Successful Registration Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
19. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully set up the SoloLink DDNS Service for the Camera. Click OK. Figure 6-19: Successful Setup Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinktm DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 20. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-G Internet Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router.
10. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-G Internet Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys Figure 6-23: Find Available Port Screen router.
• Setup. To alter the Camera’s settings, click the Setup tab. Go to the “Setup” section for more information. Figure 7-2: Web-based Utility Welcome • 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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio View Video Follow these instructions to view the Camera’s video. 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. NOTE: To view video using a web browser, you must use Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher. The View Video feature will not work with Netscape.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Setup The Basic screen will appear. You have six tabs available: • Basic. To configure the Camera’s basic, LAN, and wireless settings, use the Basic screen. • Image. Customize the video settings on the Image screen. •...
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Date. Enter the current date. Time. Enter the current time. Time Zone. Select the time zone for the Camera’s location. Network Time Protocol. If you want to update the Camera’s time through an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server on the Internet, click the first checkbox.
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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Fix Quality. Select the level of quality you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. The range varies from Very Low to Very High. Fix Bit Rate. Select the level of quality you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. The range varies from 64 kbps to 2 Mbps.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Video Quality Control. Select the desired Maximum bandwidth for the video stream. Note that you can specify EITHER the Bandwidth OR the Frame Rate, not both. If Bandwidth is defined, the frame rate will be adjusted as necessary to achieve the best possible frame rate at that bandwidth that the network can carry.
Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Camera’s factory default settings, click the Restore Defaults button. 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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Users The Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users. User Name. Complete this field with a name of your choice. Password and Verify Password. Enter your new password in both fields. The password should have eight characters or fewer.
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 Figure 7-11: DDNS Screen account.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio FTP Upload The FTP Upload screen allows you to manage images uploaded to an FTP server. Enable FTP Upload. Check this box to enable the FTP Upload feature. If enabled, you must enter details of the FTP Server.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Options The Options screen allows you to alter the Camera’s e-mail alert features, UPnP configuration, and Alternate Port settings. E-mail Alert You can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its field of view. You will be sent a text-only e- mail or an e-mail with video attached.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Other UPnP. When enabled, the Camera’s Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows a UPnP-enabled computer to easily detect the Camera. The Camera’s UPnP feature is disabled by default. If your computer is UPnP-enabled, then click the checkbox next to UPnP.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Pan/Tilt The Pan/Tilt screen allows you to manage the Camera’s preset positions as well as the pan and tile. Set Positions. Set the desired position through adjusting the control panel. Calibration. Click this button to reset the calibration of Pan/Tilt area. Set Home.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Status The Status screen allows you to view the Camera’s status information and log. System Firmware Version. The version of the current firmware installed. MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Camera is displayed here. Camera Name.
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 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. 1. I can't connect to the Wireless Network Camera with my Web Browser to configure it.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 4. I can't connect to the Wireless Network Camera using a Wireless connection. If a LAN cable is connected to the LAN port, the Wireless interface is disabled. Only one interface can be active. Check that your PC and the Wireless Network Camera have compatible Wireless settings.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 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...
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio 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.
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
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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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11e (Wireless QoS) Ports Ethernet, Antenna, Microphone, Power Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, NTP, DNS, UPnP and DDNS Button One Reset Button Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs...
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Web Browser Internet Explorer 5.x, or Above Event Logging Event Logging Web F/W Upgrade Firmware Upgradable Through Web-Browser Dual Codec MPEG-4 Simple Profile, MJPEG Snapshot JPEG Image Position Flip and Mirror Image Settings Brightness and Contrast Night Vision IR cut filter for low light Motion Detection...
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Username/Password Logon authentication 20 characters username and 8 characters password Network Time Protocol SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Client allows video clips to be emailed FTP Client FTP Client facilitates scheduling transfer of images to an FTP server DDNS Dynamic DNS facilitates reaching the camera by a name irrespective of what the IP address is.
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 PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio Safety Notices Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
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User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
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Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
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