Linksys WVC11B User Manual
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Internet Video Camera
User Guide
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera
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How to Use this Guide
Your guide to the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera has been designed to make understanding networking with
the Camera easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide:
This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and
is something you should pay special attention to while
using the Camera.
This exclamation point means there is a Caution or
warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Camera.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about
something you might need to do while using the Camera.
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
word: definition.
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like
this:
Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Introduction 4
Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes 4
Network Layout 4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 6
Camera LEDs 6
Camera Head 6
Camera Ports 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup 8
Overview 8
Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8
Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup 8
Moving the Camera to a Different Network 9
Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 10
Setup Wizard 10
Placement Options 16
Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer
& Recorder Utility 17
Overview 17
Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility 17
Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility 19
Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service 28
Overview 28
Introduction 28
Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 28
SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 38
Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 40
Overview 40
How to Access the Web-based Utility 40
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View Video 40
Setup 41
Help 52
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54
Common Problems and Solutions 54
Frequently Asked Questions 56
Appendix B: Wireless Security 58
A Brief Overview 58
What Are The Risks? 58
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 65
Appendix D: Windows Help 66
Appendix E: Glossary 67
Appendix F: Specifications 73
Appendix G: Warranty Information 74
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 75
Appendix I: Contact Information 80
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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Camera LEDs 6
Figure 3-2: Camera Head 6
Figure 3-3: Camera Ports 7
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8
Figure 5-1: Welcome 10
Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup 10
Figure 5-3: Cameras Found 11
Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password 11
Figure 5-5: Basic Settings 11
Figure 5-6: DHCP or Static IP Address 12
Figure 5-7: IP Settings 12
Figure 5-8: Mode Settings 13
Figure 5-9: Basic Settings (Wireless) 13
Figure 5-10: Security Settings 14
Figure 5-11: Security Settings (WEP Key) 14
Figure 5-12: Review New Settings 15
Figure 5-13: Congratulations 15
Figure 5-14: Stand Option 16
Figure 5-15: Wall Mount Option 16
Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility 17
Figure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Welcome 17
Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location 18
Figure 6-4: Select Program Folder 18
Figure 6-5: OCX Plug-in 18
Figure 6-6: Setup Complete 18
Figure 6-7: Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon 19
Figure 6-8: Main Screen 19
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Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN 20
Figure 6-10: Find Camera from Internet 21
Figure 6-11: Change Settings 21
Figure 6-12: Delete Camera 22
Figure 6-13: View Video 23
Figure 6-14: Recording Icon 23
Figure 6-15: Scheduled Recordings in Progress 24
Figure 6-16: Files 24
Figure 6-17: Preferences 25
Figure 6-18: Recording Schedule 25
Figure 6-19: Add to Recording Schedule 26
Figure 6-20: Modify Scheduled Recording 26
Figure 6-21: Stop Scheduled Recording 27
Figure 6-22: View Video 27
Figure 7-1: SoloLink Service 28
Figure 7-2: Welcome 28
Figure 7-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address 29
Figure 7-4: SoloLink for Convenience 29
Figure 7-5: Check Connections 30
Figure 7-6: Cameras Found 30
Figure 7-7: User Name and Password Login 31
Figure 7-8: SoloLink DDNS 31
Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection 32
Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service 32
Figure 7-11: Sign Up 33
Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings 34
Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID 34
Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID 35
Figure 7-15: Payment 35
Figure 7-16: Verification 35
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Figure 7-17: Create Links 36
Figure 7-18: Successful Registration 36
Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera 37
Figure 7-20: Successful Setup 37
Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information 38
Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome 38
Figure 7-23: User Name and Password 38
Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS 39
Figure 8-1: Camera’s Default IP Address 40
Figure 8-2: Web-based Utility Welcome 40
Figure 8-3: Security Warning 41
Figure 8-4: User Name and Password 41
Figure 8-5: Basic 42
Figure 8-6: WEP Key Settings 43
Figure 8-7: Image 44
Figure 8-8: Password 45
Figure 8-9: Users 46
Figure 8-10: Add/Modify User 46
Figure 8-11: SoloLink DDNS 47
Figure 8-12: New User Registration 47
Figure 8-13: Password Request 48
Figure 8-14: Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account 48
Figure 8-15: Device Removal 48
Figure 8-16: Status 50
Figure 8-17: Advanced 51
Figure 8-18: Administrator Help 52
Figure 8-19: Upgrade Firmware 53
Figure B-1: Warchalking 58
Figure B-2: WEP Key Settings 64
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 65
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B 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.
How does the Camera do all of this? Unlike standard “web cams” that require an attached PC, the Internet Video
Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-B (802.11b)
networking, or over 10/100 Ethernet cable. The advanced MPEG-4 video compression produces a high-quality,
high-framerate, 320 x 240 video stream.
The Internet Video Camera’s unique form-factor and wireless connectivity allows you to mount it on a wall nearly
anywhere, or slip it into its included stand for desktop use. Once it’s connected to your home network, you can
“see what it sees” from any PC in the house, while the video stream is secured from the outside world, hidden
behind your Router. If you want the video to be visible from outside your home network, you can open an
appropriate port on the Router, and then create password-protected accounts to manage access to the Camera,
or leave it wide open for the world to see. The SoloLink DDNS Service (trial sign-up included) lets you access your
Camera using an easy-to-remember “name”, even if your home Internet connection uses a dynamic IP address.
802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking
standard that specifies a maximum
data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an
operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
Ethernet: an IEEE standard network
protocol that specifies how data is
placed on and retrieved from a
common transmission medium.
You can also turn on Security Mode, which tells the Camera to send you an e-mail message with a short video
attached whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the
situation warrants. The included Viewer & Recorder utility lets you record the video stream to your local hard
drive, “live” or on a predetermined schedule.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you integrate the Camera into your network. These instructions should
be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.
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Welcome
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What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Camera’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.
• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera
This chapter describes the physical features of the Camera.
• Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Camera to your network before you run the Setup Wizard.
• Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera
This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard for setup and configuration of the Adapter, as well
as how to mount the Camera.
• Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Utility
This chapter explains how to install and use the Wireless-B 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.
• Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility
This chapter describes the Web-based Utility and the features available, so you can use and alter advanced
configuration settings.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding
installation and use of the Adapter.
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help
protect your wireless network.
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• Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix explains how you can upgrade the Camera’s firmware.
• Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Camera.
• Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Camera.
• 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.
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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.
Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure
and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an
access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other.
Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or
peripherals with a wired network or not.
If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessed by a wired network or need to share a peripheral,
such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up in infrastructure
mode. The basis of infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which serves as the main point of
communications in a wireless network. (A wireless router can also be used because a wireless router
incorporates the capabilities of an access point.) Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless
network cards, which can roam within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be
arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up to communicate with your
Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the
wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless
transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an access point.
The drawback of this mode is that, in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate
with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wireless-equipped computers
is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
LAN (Local Area Network): the
computers and networking products
that make up the network in your home
or office.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area
Network): A group of computers and
associated devices that communicate
with each other wirelessly.
Infrastructure: configuration in which
a wireless network is bridged to a
wired network via an access point.
Ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices
communicating directly to each other
(peer-to-peer) without the use of an
access point.
Network Layout
The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g routers, such as model
numbers BEFW11S4 and WRT54G, as well as access points, including model numbers WAP11 and WAP54G. The
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Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Network Adapters
(model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model
numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B USB Adapter (model number WUSB11) for
your computer 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-B Internet Video Camera.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera
Camera LEDs
The Camera has four LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning.
Figure 3-1: Camera LEDs
Ready Green. The Ready LED lights up when the Camera is powered on. It flashes while the Camera
is initializing and is steadily lit when the Camera is ready for use.
Act/Link Green. The Act/Link LED flashes when there is activity.
LAN Green. The LAN LED lights up when there is a connection to a wired network. It flashes when
data is transmitted to or received from the wired network.
Wireless Green. The Wireless LED lights up when there is a connection to a wireless network. It flashes
when data is transmitted to or received from the wireless network.
Camera Head
The Camera head and its focus ring allow you to modify the aim and focus of the Camera.
To alter the Camera’s aim, swivel the Camera head.
To adjust the Camera’s focus, rotate the dark gray focus ring.
Figure 3-2: Camera Head
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Camera Ports
Figure 3-3: Camera P orts
The Camera features two ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable.
(Reset) The Reset button is what you will press if you need to reset the Camera. Insert a paper clip
into the opening next to the LAN port. Then press the button and hold it in for five seconds.
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Important: Resetting the Camera will erase all
of your settings, such as WEP encryption
information, and replace them with the factory
defaults. Do not reset the Camera if you want
to retain these settings.
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup
Overview
Before you set up the Camera, connect it to a wired or wireless network. Proceed to the appropriate section for
your setup.
If you need to move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, go to this section,
“Moving the Camera to a Different Network.”
Connection to a Wired Network for Setup
1. Connect the Ethernet network cable to your router or switch. If you want to connect the Camera directly to
your PC, use a crossover Ethernet network cable (not included).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port on the Camera. See Figure 4-1.
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 LAN LEDs are solidly lit.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B 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
• WEP - Disabled
2. Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera.
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Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
NOTE: You MUST connect the Camera to a PC,
router, or switch using the Ethernet network
cable BEFORE powering on the Camera.
Otherwise, the Camera will not function.
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter
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3. 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.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.”
Moving the Camera to a Different Network
When you move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, you must power off the
Camera before connecting to the new network. Proceed to the appropriate instructions.
To move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, follow these instructions:
1. Unplug the power adapter from the Camera.
2. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the Camera.
3. Re-connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera.
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.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.”
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. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port on the Camera.
4. Re-connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera.
The Camera’s Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the Ready
and LAN LEDs are solidly lit.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.”
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Setup Wizard
The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration
procedure.
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the
Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and cho ose Run. In the field provided,
enter D:\wvc11b.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
• Setup. Click the Setup button to begin the installation process.
• Install Viewer & Recorder Utility. Click this button to install the Camera’s Viewer & Recorder Utility on
your PC.
• Setup SoloLink DDNS Service. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to configure and use
Linksys’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service.
• User Guide. Click this button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.
• Exit. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.
2. To install the Camera, click the Setup button on the Welcome screen.
3. When you see the screen shown in Figure 5-2, make sure the Camera is properly connected to either a wired
or wireless network. Then click the Next button to continue.
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Setup Wizard
Figure 5-1: Welcome
Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup
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4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-B 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. Write down the IP address of the Camera, so you can use it to access
the Web-based Utility later. Click the Next button.
5. For security purposes, you will be asked to enter a name and password in order to have administrator access
to the Camera. In lowercase letters, enter admin in the Administrator Name and Administrator Password
fields (later you can change these through the Web-based Utility). Then click the OK button.
6. 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.
• Description. You may enter additional information, such as location, in this field. It has a maximum
length of 32 characters.
• Time Zone. Select the time zone for the Camera’s location.
• Date. Enter today’s date in the fields provided.
• Time. Enter the current time in the fields provided.
When you have finished making your changes, click the Next button.
Figure 5-3: Cameras Found
Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password
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Figure 5-5: Basic Settings
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7. If your network has a DHCP server, such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic ConfigurationDHCP radio button. If you need to assign a static IP address to the Camera, keep the default setting, Static IP
address.
Then click the Next button.
8. If you selected Automatic Configuration-DHCP in step 7, then proceed to step 9. If you selected Static IP
Address, then 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. If you are
unsure about the Default Gateway , it is better to leave this field blank. Then complete the Primary DNS and/or
Secondary DNS fields. You must enter at least one DNS address, which can be obtained from your ISP. Click
the Next button.
Figure 5-6: DHCP or Static IP Address
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Figure 5-7: IP Settings
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9. The Mode Settings 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. Click the Next button.
10. The Basic Settings screen will appear, so you can change the wireless settings. Enter your wireless network’s
SSID or network name. If you chose Ad-Hoc mode, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its
wireless signal.
• SSID. The SSID must be identical for all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and should
have 32 alphanumeric characters or fewer. (You can use any keyboard character, but do not use any
spaces.)
• Channel. If you set the Camera to Ad-Hoc mode, select the appropriate channel from the drop-down
menu. All devices in your wireless ad-hoc network must use the same channel in order to function
correctly.
Then click the Next button.
Figure 5-8: Mode Settings
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Figure 5-9: Basic Settings (Wireless)
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11. The Security Settings screen will appear. If your network has WEP encryption enabled, then select the level of
WEP encryption and enter a Passphrase. If you do not have a Passphrase and you want to manually enter a
WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank. If your network doesn’t have WEP encryption disabled, keep the
default, Disabled.
• WEP. In enable WEP encryption, select 64-Bit Keys or 128-Bit Keys from the drop-down menu. Then
enter a Passphrase. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank.
• Passphrase. If you enabled WEP encryption, you can enter a Passphrase, so a WEP key will be
automatically generated after you click the Next button. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave
the Passphrase field blank. The 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.)
Click the Next button.
12. If you entered a Passphrase, then you will see the automatically generated WEP key. If you did not ente r a
Passphrase, then enter a WEP key in the Key 1 field.
• Key 1. If you need to manually enter a WEP key, complete this field. If you are using 64-bit WEP
encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP
encryption, then the key must consist of 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are
“0” through “9” and “A” through “F”.
Figure 5-10: Security Settings
Click the Next button.
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Figure 5-11: Security Settings (WEP Key)
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13. On the screen shown in Figure 5-12, review your settings before the Setup Wizard starts to copy your files.
Click the Save button to continue.
14. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear.
• Install Viewer & Recorder Utility. Click this button to install the Camera’s Utility on your PC.
• 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.
Proceed to the next section, “Placement Options.”
Figure 5-12: Review New Settings
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Figure 5-13: Congratulations
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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 5-15). The second and third options are explained in further
detail below.
Stand Option
1. The Camera includes a Camera Desktop Stand. Insert the end opposite to the antenna into the Stand.
2. Place the Camera, and adjust its aim and focus accordingly.
Wall Mount Option
The Camera has two wall-mount slots on the opposite side of its viewer. The distance between these two slots is
80 mm (3.15 inches).
1. Determine where you want to mount the Camera. Attach two screws to the wall, so that the Switch’s wallmount slots line up with the two screws.
2. Maneuver the Camera so the screws are inserted into the two slots.
3. Adjust the Camera’s aim and focus accordingly.
The installation of the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera is complete. Go to “Chapter 6: Installing the
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility.”
If advanced users wish to access the Camera through its Web-based Utility, then proceed to “Chapter 8:
Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”
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Placement Options
Figure 5-14: Stand Option
Figure 5-15: Wall Mount Option
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Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility
Overview
This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC. The Utility allows
you to easily view and record the Camera’s video.
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 Viewer & Recorder
Utility instead.
Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility
1. On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard, click the Install Viewer & Recorder Utility
button.
2. The Welcome screen shown in Figure 6-2 will appear. Click the Next button to proceed.
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Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility
Figure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Welcome
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3. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To install the Viewer & Recorder Utility files in the default
folder, click the Next button. To select a different folder, click the Browse button and follow the on-screen
directions.
4. The Select Program Folder screen will appear. To add program icons to the default folder, click the Next
button. If you wish, you can rename the default folder. To add program icons to an existing folder, select one
from the Existing Folders listed, and then click the Next button.
5. After the OCX plug-in for video streaming has been installed, the screen shown in Figure 6-5 will appear.
Click the OK button.
6. When the setup is complete, click the OK button. (See Figure 6-6.)
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-B Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”
Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location
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Figure 6-4: Select Program Folder
Figure 6-5: OCX Plug-in
Figure 6-6: Setup Complete
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Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility
After the Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Viewer & Recorder Utility icon, shown in Figure 6-7, will
be displayed twice, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar.
There are two ways to open the Viewer & Recorder Utility:
• Double-click the icon on your desktop (the icon acts as a shortcut)
• Right-click the icon in the system tray, and then click Main Program.
You will see the Utility’s main screen (see Figure 6-8).
It is divided into two sections, Cameras and Scheduled Recordings in progress. From this screen, you can control
Cameras, view video, and schedule recordings.
To minimize any of the Utility’s screens, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. To request help
information, click the ? button in the upper right-hand corner. To close the Utility, right-click the Viewer &
Recorder Utility icon (see Figure 6-7) in your desktop’s system tray. Then click Exit.
Cameras
From the Cameras section (see Figure 6-8), you can find or delete Cameras, change Camera settings, and view
current video.
Camera List
Default ID. The identification name of the Camera used by the Camera and the Utility to exchange data.
Camera Name. The name you gave to the Camera.
Status. The status of the Camera.
Figure 6-7: Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon
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Figure 6-8: Main Screen
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Find
To find a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click the Find button. You will see the screen shown in
Figure 6-9. There will be two tabs available, LAN and Internet.
LAN
The LAN screen shows the Cameras found on your local area network, along with the status information for each
Camera.
Cameras on LAN
The Utility will search for Cameras on the local area network and display a list in the Cameras on LAN box. To run
a new search, click the Refresh button.
For the Camera whose name is currently selected in the Cameras on LAN box, 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.
Port Number. The port number the Camera uses for communication.
Login. If 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.
Password. Enter the login Password.
To add a Camera to the Utility’s list, select the Camera you wish to add by clicking its name in the Cameras on
LAN box. Then click the Add button.
Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN
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