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USER GUIDE
Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera
Model: WVC54GCA
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About This Guide
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Copyright and Trademar
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 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. A rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 4
Front Panel..................................................4
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2: Setting up and Mounting the Camera 5
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2: Installing and Using the Camera Utility 11
Overview ...................................................11
Installing the Camera Utility .......................................11
Using the Camera Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 4: Advanced Conguration with the Web-based Utility 20
Overview ...................................................20
How to Access the Web-based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
View Video ..................................................20
Setup > Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setup > Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setup > Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Setup > Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Setup > DDNS................................................24
Setup > FTP Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setup > Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setup > Pan/Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Setup > Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Frequently Asked Questions.......................................30
Appendix B: Wireless Security Checklist 32
General Network Security Guidelines .................................32
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Appendix C: Specications 33
Appendix D: Warranty Information 34
Appendix E: Regulatory Information 35
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Safety Notices................................................35
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Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Avis d’Industrie Canada..........................................36
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ..............................37
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Chapter 1: Product Over
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 eye on your home, your kids, your workplace—whatever’s
mportant to you.
Front Pane
Bottom Pane
esetThis button is used to reset the Camera.
Insert a paper clip into the opening. Then press the button and hold it in for five seconds.
Power (Blue) This LED lights up when the
Camera is powered on. It flashes while the Camera is booting up and remains lit when the Camera is ready for use.
the ambient sound.
Back Pane
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connect t
crophoneThe microphone is used to record
e power adapter
WARNING: Resetting the Camera will erase all
of your settings, such as encryption information, and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Camera if you want to retain your
our settings
NOTE:The Camera’s factory default settings are.
default IP address: 192.168.1.
password: a
EthernetThe Ethernet port is where you
connect the Ethernet network cable.
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Setup Wizar
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 Welcome screen should appear. If not, click Star
un, and in the field provided, enter D:\wvc5
(if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
select
Setting Up and Mounting the Camera
End User LIcense Agreemen
Connect the included network cable to your network router or switc
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Setup Wizard - Welcome Scree
ClickClck Here to Start to continue
The Setup Wizard displays the following options.
Setup Camer
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Install Camera UtilityClick this to install the Camera
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User
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Click this to begin the installation
Click this to open the PDF file of this User
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Connect Network Cable to the Switch or Route
Connect the other end of the network cable to the Camera’s Ethernet port. Click
Connect Network Cable to the Camer
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Plug the included power adapter into the Camera’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Clickex
Power On the Camer
Make sure the LED is lit on the Camera’s front panel. If it is not lit, make sure the cables are properly connected to the Camera. Click
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Enter a name for the Camera. Memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple Cameras on the same network. It should have 15 characters or
ewer. After you have entered the name, click
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Check the LE
The Wizard searches for the Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Cameras on your network, then displays the Camera found along with status information.
Assign the Camera Nam
Select how to assign an IP Address to the Camera,
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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
Camera Found on Networ
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The Wizard displays the wireless security method that
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your network is using: WPA/WPA2-Persona
128-Bt), orWEP
instructions below. If you are not using wireless security, select
WPA/WPA2-PersonalEnter a passphrase in the
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sensitive and must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
-Bt). Follow the appropriate
sabled and go to step 14.
ext. The passphrase is case
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Enter the Camera Passwor
The Wizard will search for wireless networks, then list
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the wireless networks found. If the wireless network you want to connect to is not listed, click Refresh to update the list. Select the wireless network that you want to connect the Camera to, then click
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Security Settings - WPA/WPA2-Persona
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should not be longer than 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.)
To manua
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ext, and enter the WEP key on the next
screen. This WEP key must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit WEP encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit WEP encryption, enter exact
y 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”. After you have entered the WEP key, click
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Review the Camera’s settings. To make changes to the settings, click Bac If the settings are correct, click Save to continue.
Save the Camera Setting
When the Wizard informs you that the new Camera settings have been saved, click Contu
Disconnect the power from the camera. Click
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Reconnect the power to the Camera. Click
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Reconnect the Powe
When the Setup Wizard displays Camera successfully
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connected to network, click Contue, then click
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Disconnect the Powe
Disconnect the network cable from the Camera and
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Reconnect the Powe
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Placement Option
The Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you attac the Camera head to its stand at two different points.
Stand Optio
Follow these steps to stand the Camera on a surface.
Insert the screw end o
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Tighten the screw and then the thumbscrew.
Place the Camera, and adjust the tilt o accordingly, as described below in section “Camera Head Tilting” v
the stand into the hole on the
its head
Adjust the tilt of its head accordingly, as described
elow in section “Camera Head Tilting”.
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Wall Mount Optio
You use the Camera’s stand to mount the Camera on a wall. The stand has two wall-mount slots that are spaced 58mm (2.28 inches) apart.
Insert the screw end o
ack pane
Tighten the screw end and then the thumbscrew.
Determine where you want to mount the Camera. Attach two screws to the wall, so that the Camera’s wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.
Maneuver the Camera so the screws are inserted into the two slots
the stand into the hole on the
Camera in Wall-Mounting Positio
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(2.28 inches
Wall-Mount Slot
Camera Head Tiltin
After the Camera is assembled, you can tilt the Camera
ead 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.
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Chapter 2: Installng and Usng the
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This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the 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. The View Video other web browsers. If you do not use Internet Explorer v5.5, use the Camera Utility instead.
Installing the Camera Utilit
On the Welcome orCongratulations screen of the Setup Wizard, click Install Camera U
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The Camera Utility displays the Setup screen and searches for your Wireless-G Camera
Setup Screen - Searching for Camer
Enter your User Name and Passwor
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PasswordIf you did NOT change the password
in Step 11 of section “Setup Wizard” in “Chapter 2: Setting Up and Mounting the Camera,” enter a in this field. Otherwise, enter the new password
nter a
in this field.
Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Scree
The Setup Wizard begins to install the Camera Utility. The progress of the installation is displayed.
When the Setup Wizard in installation is complete, click Contue. The Utility wi automatically start up
Camera Utility Installation Complete
orms you that the
Authorization Scree
TheSetup > Network Camera screen appears. This screen displays the following information on the Camera:
Ena
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IP AddressDisplays the Camera’s IP address
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Port NumberDisplays the Camera’s port number
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Enable Moton Detect
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User Name and PasswordDisplays the user
name. The password is displayed as “ security reasons
This is checked if the Camera is enabled.
amera Name Displays the name of the Camera.
oton Detecton Recor
etection recording is enabled or disabled using the
on Recor
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Displays the Camera’s MAC address
Indicates if motion
checkbox.
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Setup > Network Camer
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To set up a Camera that is located on the Internet, click theInternet Camera ta
Setup > Recording Schedu
To co nfigure the Camera’s preference settings, click thePreferences ta
etup > Internet Camer
etup > Internet Camer
To set up a recording schedule for a Camera, click the
Recor
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To learn how to use the Camera Ut
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the Camera Utty.
Advanced users: If you want to use the Camera’s Web
ased Utty, go to “Chapter 4: Advanced Confgura
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Using the Camera Utilit
After the Camera Utility has been installed, its icon will be
isplayed in two locations, one on your desktop and one
in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar.
NOTE: This Camera Utility is backwar
compatible with the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera, so you can use this Utility to control Wireless-G and Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on your networ
There are two ways to open the Camera Utility:
Double-click the icon on your desktop (the icon acts as a shortcut)
Rig
t-click the icon in the system tray, and then click
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Camera Utility Icon on Deskto
amera Statu
This section of the Main screen lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detected. To view the video of a specific Camera, select a Camera, then drag-and-drop the Camera to a viewing window
This is the Channel used by the Camera within the
Utility. (The Utility offers up to eight channels.
amera Name This is the name you gave to the Camera.
AUDI
Camera does not feature audio; however, other Cameras do. This displays he status of their audio transmissions.
VIDE
video transmissions.
FF The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video
FF This indicates the status of the Camera’s
Main > Add Camer
To add a Camera on your local network or the Internet, c
T available, LAN and Internet
Camera on the Main screen.
e Add Camera screen will appear. There will be two tabs
Main Scree
After you open the Utility, the Main screen is displayed. The Main screen is divided into three sections, Camera functions, and viewing windows for Channels 1-8 of the Utility. (To view different windows, use the scroll bar on the right
Camera functions include finding or deleting Cameras, changing Camera settings, scheduling recordings, accessing saved files, and configuring the motion
etection settings
To co nfigure the Utility settings, click get help information, click the
and corner. To minimize the Utility, click the
the upper right-hand corner. To exit the Utility, click the
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The Utility will search for Cameras on the local area network and display a list in the run a new search, click the Search button.
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amera Name This is the name you gave to the Camera.
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AddressShown here is the Camera’s IP address
Port NumberThis is the port number the Camera uses
or communication
ogIf you set up the Camera with a name and password,
then you will need to enter them here in order to access the Camera
ameEnter the login Name
PasswordEnter the login Passwor
To add a Camera to the Utility’s list, select the Camera you wish to add by clicking its name in the
ox. Then click the Add button. You will be notified when
the Camera has been added. Click the
To close this screen, click theX button in the upper right
and corner
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The Internet, along with the Camera’s status information.
NameDisplayed here is the MAC address of the
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AddressShown here is the Camera’s IP address or
SoloLink DDNS address.
Port Num
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ogIf you set up the Camera with a name and password,
then you will need to enter them here in order to access the Camera
Name Enter the login Name
PasswordEnter the login Passwor
To add the Camera to the Utility’s list, click the Add button. If you wish to clear a Camera, click the Clear button
To close this screen, click theX button in the upper right
and corner
This is the information about the Camera
This is the port number the Camera uses
View Vide
The
amera Status section lists all the Cameras detecte
by the Utility. To view a specific Camera’s video, select it
rom the list and drag-and-drop it on a Channel (viewing)
window
Double-click the Camera’s viewing window to bring up theView Video screen. This screen displays the selected Camera’s video at full size, and provides icons that you can use to record, play, stop, take pictures, zoom, adjust the audio, or double the window’s size. These icons are
escribed below
Main > Add Camera > Interne
Test Result
First, go to the Camera Data section. Enter the Camera’s IP Address, Port Number, and login in Then click the Connect button to find the Camera. The
ollowing information will be displayed:
ormation (if required).
amera Dat
amera Name This is the name you gave to the Camera.
To close the View VIdeo screen, click X in the upper right
and corner
Main > View Vide
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If you want to record the current video, click this icon
If you want to play the current video, click this icon
If you want to freeze the current frame of video or stop recording, click this icon
To take a snapshot of the current frame of video, click this icon.
To zoom in on a section of the window, click this icon. Then use your mouse to select the section to magnify. Click the icon again to disable the zoom feature.
Click this icon to turn audio on or off.
Click this bar and move its endpoint to raise or lower the volume
This displays the Camera’s Channel. (This icon cannot be used to change the Camera’s Channel. To do that, you must
o to the Main screen and drag and drop the Camera to the new channel’s viewing window.
If you want to make the viewing window twice as large, click this icon
Main > Camera Setting
To modify a Camera’s settings, select its name in the
amera Status section of the Main screen, and click
Change Set
Test Result
Click the Test will be displayed. If you need to change the Camera’s network settings or login information, you can do so on this screen
. The Change Settings sc
Main > Change Setting
utton to check the connection. The results
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To delete a Camera, select its name in the section, and click Delete Camera. When you are asked to confirm the deletion, click the
Main > Delete Camer
amera Status
amera Dat
amera Name This is the name you gave to the Camera.
MAC NameDisplayed here is the MAC address of the
amera
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AddressEnter the Camera’s new IP address or SoloLink
DDNS address
Port NumberEnter the new port number that the Camera
uses for communication
ogIf you set up the Camera with a name and password,
then you can change them here
Name Enter the new login Name.
PasswordEnter the new login Password.
Clic
To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner
This is the information about the Camera
to save the new settings
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Main > Scheduled Recording
To schedule recordings for a Camera, select its name in theamera Status section of the Main screen, and click
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A list of scheduled recordings will appear.
Main > Scheduled Recording
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requencyDecide which days you want the Camera to
record. Select the appropriate Frequency from the drop-
own menu.
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Select the time you want the recording to
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DurationSelect how long you want the recording to be
After you have made your selections, click Addto save the new scheduled recording
To delete a scheduled recording, select the recording from the list, and click Delet
To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner
You may find it helpful to know how much memory is required to hold a video recording. The following table lists estimated bit rates and file sizes for a typical video recording at each available resolution and video.
NOTE:In order for the scheduled recordings
to occur, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC.
NOTE:The maximum length of a recording file
is one hour. If a recording is more than one hour long, then multiple files will be saved.
Main > Saved File
To access the saved files of a Camera, select its name in the
amera Status section of the Main screen, and click Saved
es. You have three types of files available: Recorded
Videos, Motion Detection Videos, and Snapshot Pictures.
Main > Saved Fi
To close this screen, click Xin the upper-right corner
Recorded File
ClickRecorded appears and displays a list of files, organized by Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time
, and the Recorded Files sc
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If the file you want is not listed, click Explore to find it. To rename a file, click Explore. After you have found the file, you can rename it
To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner
NOTE:Use Windows Media Player 7 or higher to
view your recordings
Snapshot
Main > Saved Fi
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amera NameThis is the name of the Camera that was
use
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was an instant recording, the filename format is “LAN_ R_(date)_(end time)”. If it was a scheduled recording, the
ilename format is “LAN_(date)_(end time)”.
tart TmeThis is the time the recording began.
To play a recording, select the appropriate
ile and click
Play. To delete a recording, select the appropriate file and
clickDelete. If the recorded file you want is not listed, click
Explore to find it. To rename a recorded file, click Explor
After you have found the file, you can rename it.
To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner
Motion Detection File
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Files screen appears and displays a list of files, organized by
Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time. (Do not confuse this with the Main screen’s which accesses the Motion Detection Settings screen.
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Snapshot
, and a Windows Explorer window appears and displays the available SnapShot folders. The name of each folder is the MAC address of the Camera that took the snapshots in the folder. Double-click a folder to see a list of its images
Window Showing Snapshot Folder
Main > Motion Detectio
You can have video recorded when the Utility detects motion in a Camera’s field of view. To configure these settings, select its name in the theMain screen, and click
amera Status section of
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Main > Saved Files > Motion Detection File
amera NameThis is the name of the Camera that was
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tart TmeThis is the time the recording began.
To play a video, select the appropriate file and click Pla To delete a file, select the appropriate file and click Delet
A list of scheduled motion detection recordings will
Main > Motion Detection Setting
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monitor its field of view for motion. Select the appropriate Frequency from the drop-down menu.
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levels for the Camera. Select the appropriate level from the drop-down menu
3 x 3 (default)By default, the Camera’s field of view is
split into nine sections (see the on-screen image). If you want it split into 16 sections, select 4 x 4. If you want it split into 25 sections, select 5 x 5.
On the on-screen image depicting the Camera’s field of view, click the sections you want monitored. The selected sections will be marked by a crisscross pattern. I to select all sections, click Select All. If you want to de­select all sections, click Clear All To refresh the current image, click Refresh Imag
After you have made your selections, click Add to save the new scheduled motion detection video.
To delete a scheduled motion detection video, select the video from the list, and click Delet
To close this screen, click X in the upper-right corner.
Decide what time you want the Camera to
Select how long you want the Camera to
ty LevelYou have a choice of motion sensitivity
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NOTE: To specify the maximum length for a
single motion detection video recording, click
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NOTE: In order for the motion detection feature
and its recordings to occur, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility must be running on a networ
PC.
Main > Utility Setting
Main > Utility Setting
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You can specify the directories where the recordings, motion detection videos, and snapshots will be saved.
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recordings will be saved in this directory. The de
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To co nfigure the settings of the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, click The Utility Settings screen will appear. You can change the Directory, Recording Time Frame, Disk Allocation for Recording, and Start Info settings on this screen.
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directory. The default directory isC:\Program Fes
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Click to designate a different directory
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You can specify the maximum length of motion detection and instant recordings.
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rop-down menu.
axmum tme frame for Instant Record
maximum length of time the Utility will record when you click the Instant Recording icon on the viewing window of a Camera. The default is 10 min. To change the default, select the maximum length of time you want from the
rop-down menu.
This is the maximum length of time the Utility
This is the
Disk Allocation for Recordin
You can designate how much hard disk space you want to use for recording.
SpaceThis is the total amount of space available on
Tota
the hard drive o
Total Space and Avaable Space This is the amount of
space available for recording
Enable Dsk space
of disk space available for recording, click the checkbox. Enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Maximu
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the PC running this Utility.
If you want to limit the amount
To cancel your changes, click Cance
To close this screen, click Xin the upper-right corner
To set up the L
ng up the Lnksys SoloLnk DDNS Servce.
If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utty, go to “Chapter 4: Advanced Confgura Based Utty.
nksys SoloLnk Servce, go to “Chapter
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Of the total amount of disk space available for recording, you can designate the amount of space available for motion detection recordings. Enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Motion Detection Recording Spac
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Of the total amount of disk space available for recording, you can designate the amount of space available for instant and scheduled recordings, enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Instant/Scheduled Recording
field
If the hard drive runs out of space, the Utility has two options: it can overwrite the oldest files or stop recording. Select the option you want, Overwrte oldest f
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You can designate when and how you want the Utility to
aunch.
Launch Vewer & Recorder utty on Wndows startupIf
you want the Utility to launch when Windows starts up, click the checkbox
uto start
want video to automatically begin streaming when the Utility launches, click the checkbox
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After you have made your changes, click Save to save the new settings
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Use the Camera’s Web-based Utility to access and alter its settings. This chapter will describe each webpage in the Utility and its features. The Utility can be accessed via the web browser of a computer connected to the Camera.
How to Access the Web-based Utilit
To access the Utility, launch Internet Explorer, and enter
e Camera’s IP address in the Address field. (If there are no
t DHCP servers available, the camera automatically defaults to 192.168.1.100.) Then, press
Camera’s Default IP Addres
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Help – Select this tab to display the Help screen. Go to
the “Help” sec tion for more information.
– Select this tab to close the Utility
View Vide
Follow these instructions to view the Camera’s video.
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appear. To enable your computer to see the Camera’s video, click Ye
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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. Netscape users should use the Camera Utility instea
ecurity Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may
tab on the Welcome sc
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To ensure security, you will be asked to enter a user name and password before you can access the Camera. If you
ave not changed the Camera’s user name and password,
then enter a
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is the default). Then, click
The Welcome screen of the Web-Based Utility will appear.
There are six tabs across the top of the Welcome sc
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Home – Select this tab to return to the Welcom
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Go to the “View Video” section for more information.
etup – Select this tab to alter the Camera’s settings.
Go to the “Setup” sections for more information.
nksys Web – Select this tab to go to the Linksys
website, www.lnksys.co
in the
Web-Based Utility Welcome Scree
– Select this tab to view the Camera’s video.
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Help, andx
ecurity Warning Screen
A screen appears showing the video from the Camera.
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View Video Scree
NOTE:For added security, you should always
change the Login Name and Password through the Utility’sSetup > Users sc
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