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16. On the Create Links screen, click Continue. The SoloLink DDNS Service will send your account information to the Camera.

17. A pop-up screen, as shown in Figure 7-18, will inform you that you have successfully registered your account. Click OK.

At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen, click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account.

Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen

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Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen

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18. A confirmation page will display the link or address you will use to access the Camera and the port number the SoloLink DDNS Service will use to find the Camera (see Figure 7-19). Click Continue.

19. A pop-up screen, as shown in Figure 7-20, will inform you that you have successfully set up the SoloLink DDNS Service for the Camera. Click OK.

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.

Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen

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Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Screen

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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.

For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.

The SoloLink DDNS setup is complete. If you want to register more Cameras with your SoloLink account,

proceed to the “SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras” section.

For more information about the Camera’s Web-based Utility, proceed to “Chapter 8: Using the

Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”

SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras

After you have set up your SoloLink account, you can add more Cameras to your SoloLink account using each Camera’s Web-based Utility. Follow these instructions for each Camera you add:

1. To access a Camera’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer, and enter the Camera’s IP address in the Address field. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.115.) Then press Enter.

2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Setup tab.

3. A login screen will appear. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (the default user name and password) in the User Name and Password fields. Then click the OK button.

4. Click the SoloLink DDNS tab.

Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information

Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome

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Figure 7-23: Web Utility Login Screen

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5. In the Username, Password, and Your Domain fields, enter your SoloLink account information (see Figure 7-

24).

6. In the Device Name field, give the Camera a unique name. The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras have the same Device Name.

7. In the WAN Port field, enter a unique port number. This is the number of the port you will use to access the Camera remotely. If you need to find an available port, click Find Available Port and follow the on-screen instructions (see Figure 7-25). The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras use the same WAN port.

8. Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address, select the appropriate time interval from the DDNS Service Update drop-down menu. To update the dynamic IP address immediately , click the Update Now button.

9. Click the Apply button on the SoloLink DDNS screen. The Camera will automatically register itself with your 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.

The Camera has been added to your SoloLink account.

For more information about the Camera’s Web-based Utility, proceed to “Chapter 8: Using the

Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”

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Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS Screen

Figure 7-25: Find Available Port Screen

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Overview

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 Utility

T o access the Utility, launch Internet Explorer, and enter the Camera’s IP address in the Address field. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.115.) Then press Enter.

The Welcome screen of the Web-based Utility will appear. You have six tabs available:

• Home. To return to the Welcome screen, click the Home tab.

Figure 8-1: Camera’s Default IP Address

• View Video. To view the Camera’s video, click the View Video tab. Go to the “View Video” section for more information.

• 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 & Recording Utility, download this User Guide, download Acrobat Reader, restore factory defaults, and upgrade the Camera’s firmware. Go to the “Help” section for more information.

• Exit. To close the Utility, click the Exit tab.

View Video

Follow these instructions to view the Camera’s video.

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Figure 8-2: Web-based Utility Welcome

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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. A screen will appear showing you the video from the Camera.

NOTE: To view video using a web bro wser, 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.

Setup

Click the Setup tab on the Welcome screen to alter the Camera’s settings. A login screen, shown in Figure 8-4, will pop up. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (the default user name and password) in the User Name and Password fields. Then click the OK button.

NOTE: For added security, you should always change the Login Name and Password through the Password screen of the Utility.

The Basic screen will appear. You have six tabs available:

Figure 8-3: Security Warning Screen

• Basic. To configure the Camera’s basic, LAN, and wireless settings, use the Basic screen.

• Image. Customize the video settings on the Image screen.

• Password. Alter the Administrator name and password on the Password screen.

• Users. Designate users and their level of access to the Camera on this screen.

• SoloLink DDNS. Set up and manage the SoloLink DDNS Service. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.

• Status. Status information and a log are displayed on this screen.

• Options. The audio option, e-mail alert options, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) setting, and Alternate Port settings are configured on the Options screen.

To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about a screen’s features, click the Help button.

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Figure 8-4: Web Util ity Login Screen

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Basic

The Basic screen allows you to alter the Camera’s settings, including the network and wireless configuration.

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.

MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Camera is displayed here. Device ID. Displayed here is the Camera’s identification name, which is used by the Camera and the Utility to

exchange data. Camera Name. Y ou may assign any name to the Camera. Unique , memorable names are helpful, especially if you

are using multiple Cameras on the same wireless network. You can enter up to 15 characters.

Description. Enter information about the Camera in this field. You can enter up to 32 characters. 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. When the NTP feature is enabled, the daylight savings option will be available. If you want to adjust the Camera’s current time for daylight savings, click the second checkbox.

LAN Settings

Configuration Type. If the Bridge will obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, then select Automatic Configuration - DHCP. If you will assign the Camera a static IP address, then select Static IP Address, and complete the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS fields.

IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS. Complete these fields if the Camera will

use a static IP address. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

Wireless Settings

SSID. Enter the network’s SSID or network name here.

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Figure 8-5: Basic Screen

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Network Type. Select the network’s mode, Infrastructure or Ad-hoc. Channel No. If the Camera is set to ad-hoc mode, select its channel setting from the drop-down menu. Security. To use WEP encryption, click the Enable radio button. You will be asked to confirm that you want to

enable wireless security for the Camera. Click the OK button. Then click the Edit Security Settings button. For more information, go to the “Security Settings” section. To disable WEP encryption, click the Disable radio button.

To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button.

Security Settings

Configure the Camera’s WEP encryption settings on this screen (see Figure 8-7). Make sure all devices on your wireless network use the same settings.

Default Transmit Key. Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when your network’s access point or wireless router sends and receives data.

WEP Encryption. Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64 Bit Keys (10 Hex chars) or 128 Bit Keys (26 Hex chars).

Passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can use a Passphrase to generate them. It is case-

sensitive and should not be longer than 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).

Key 1-4. If you are used a Passphrase, the WEP keys will be displayed after you have generated them. If you are not using a Passphrase, manually enter a set of values in each field. (For 128-bit WEP, only one WEP key is permitted.) If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then each key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” through “9” and “A” through “F”.

Authentication. The default is set to Open System, for which the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. You can also choose Shared Key, when the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. This setting should match the one on your network’s access point or wireless router.

Figure 8-6: Confirmation Screen

Figure 8-7: WEP Key Settings Screen

To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button.

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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. Select the level of quality you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. The range varies from Very Low to Very High.

You may find it helpful to know what the bit rates are for video viewing or recording at different resolutions and image quality levels. The following table lists these estimated bit rates.

Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording

Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate

640 x 480 Very High 900kbps 640 x 480 High 700kbps 640 x 480 Normal 500kbps 640 x 480 Low 200kbps 640 x 480 Very Low 40kbps 320 x 240 Very High 900kbps

Figure 8-8: Image Screen

320 x 240 High 500kbps 320 x 240 Normal 300kbps 320 x 240 Low 120kbps 320 x 240 Very Low 40kbps 160 x 120 Very High 800kbps 160 x 120 High 400kbps 160 x 120 Normal 200kbps 160 x 120 Low 100kbps 160 x 120 Very Low 40kbps

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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. Red, Green, and Blue. Adjust the level of red, green, or blue using the arrow buttons. To return the settings to

default levels, click the Default button.

Options

Time Stamp. If you want a time stamp shown on the video, click the checkbox next to Enable. T ext Displa y. If you want text shown on the video , click the checkbox next to Enable. Then complete the Text field

with up to 20 characters. To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get

additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button.

Password

The Password screen allows you to change the name and password used for administrator login. Changing the default name and password is recommended to secure access to the Camera’s settings.

Administrator

Login 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. To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get

additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button.

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Figure 8-9: Password Screen

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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. If you select Only users in database, then only the users you enter in the database will be allowed to view the Camera’s video. They will be asked to log in using their user name and password whenever they request access to the Camera’s video.

User Database

Users are listed in the User Database box.

Add. To add a user, click the Add button. You will see the screen shown in Figure 8-11. Modify. To modify a user’s settings, click the Modify button. You will see the screen shown in Figure 8-11.

To add or modify a user, follow these instructions:

1. Complete the User Name, User Password, and Confirm Password fields.

2. T o save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button. Click the Close button to exit this screen.

Delete. To delete a user, select the user listed in the User Database box, and then click the Delete button. To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. To get

additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button.

Figure 8-10: Users Screen

Figure 8-11: Add/Modify User Screen

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SoloLink DDNS

The SoloLink DDNS screen allows you to set up and configure your SoloLink DDNS Service. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. If you have already set up your SoloLink account, then you can use this screen to register additional Cameras. For instructions, go to the “SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras” section on the following page.

NOTE: If you use the Camera’s DDNS feature, then you must also configure the port forwarding feature on your network router. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.

SoloLink DDNS

Username. Enter the username you have set up on your SoloLink account. If you are a new user, clic k New User?

- Click here to Register. The New User Registration screen will appear, as shown in Figure 8-13. Click the

Continue button, or click the Back screen to return to the previous screen. Your web browser will automatically

start up, and you will visit a website to set up your 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.

Password. Enter the password you have set up on your SoloLink account. If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot your Password?

The Password Request screen will appear, as shown in Figure 8-14. Complete the Domain name field. Click the Request Password button to request your username and password, which will be e-mailed to the e-mail address registered with your SoloLink DDNS account. Click the Cancel button to cancel your change. Click the

Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 8-12: SoloLink DDNS Screen

Your Domain. Enter the host and domain name you have set up on your SoloLink account. It should be in this

format: <Location ID>.ourlinksys.com. For example, if myhouse is the Location ID, then the host and domain name would be myhouse.ourlinksys.com.

Device Name. Enter the name you have given the Camera. WAN Port. Enter the number of the port you will use to remotely access the Camera. If you need to find an

available port, click Find Available Port and follow the on-screen instructions. DDNS Service Update. Depending on how often you want the DDNS service to update the dynamic IP address,

select the appropriate time interval from the drop-down menu. To update the dynamic IP address immediately, click the Update Now button.

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Figure 8-13: New User Registration Screen

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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.

Last Update Attempt. The date and time of the most recent IP address update attempt are displayed here. Last Successful Update. The date and time of the most recent IP address update are displayed here. Options. If you want to manage your SoloLink DDNS account, click the Manage your SoloLink DDNS Account

button. Your web browser will automatically start up, and you will visit a website to manage your SoloLink account. (See Figure 8-15.) Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you want to remove the Camera from the DDNS service account, click the Remove Camera button. The Device

Removal screen will appear, as shown in Figure 8-16. To r emove the Camera, click the Remove button. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

T o save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes, clic k the Cancel button. To display the most recent information, click the Refresh button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button.

SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras

After you have set up your SoloLink account, you can add more Cameras to your account, one at a time. Follow these instructions for each Camera you add:

1. On the SoloLink DDNS screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility, enter your SoloLink account information in the Username, Password, and Your Domain fields.

2. In the Device Name field, give the Camera a unique name. The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras have the same Device Name.

Figure 8-14: Passwor d Request Screen

Figure 8-15: Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account

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Figure 8-16: Device Removal Screen

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