Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 16. On the Create Links screen, click Continue. The SoloLink DDNS Service will send your account information to the Camera. Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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. Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 20. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 5. In the Username, Password, and Your Domain fields, enter your SoloLink account information (see Figure 724). 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. 2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear (see Figure 8-3). To enable your computer to see the Camera’s video, click the Yes button. 3. A screen will appear showing you the video from the Camera. 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Image The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’s video settings. Video Settings Resolution. Select the resolution you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. Select 640 * 480 for the highest resolution, 320*240 for medium resolution, and select 160*120 for the lowest resolution. Image Quality. Select the level of quality you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s video. The range varies from Very Low to Very High.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera NOTE: Video quality and/or performance may be affected by the number of users connected to the Camera. Adjustments Brightness. Select Automatic if you want the Camera to adjust the brightness level automatically. Select Manual if you want to adjust the brightness level on this screen. Then increase or decrease the brightness using the arrow buttons. Red, Green, and Blue. Adjust the level of red, green, or blue using the arrow buttons.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Users The Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users. User Access Allow access by. The default is All users. If you keep the default setting, then all users will be allowed to view the Camera’s video. 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Status Registration Status. The status of the Camera’s registration is displayed here. To use the SoloLink DDNS service for the Camera, it must be registered with your SoloLink DDNS account. Address Update Status. The status of the most recent DDNS service update is displayed here. You will be informed if the username and password authentication has been successful, as well as if the dynamic IP address has been updated. Last Update Attempt.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 3. 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. The DDNS service will not work if multiple Cameras use the same WAN port. 4. 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Status The Status screen allows you to view the Camera’s status information and log. Status Firmware Version. The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you experience problems with the Camera. Visit www.linksys.com to find out if there is updated firmware. MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Camera is displayed here. Camera Name. The name you gave to the Camera is displayed here.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Options The Options screen allows you to alter the Camera’s audio setting, e-mail alert features, UPnP configuration, and Alternate Port settings. Audio If you want to hear or record audio, select Enable from the drop-down menu. Otherwise, select Disable. E-mail Alert You can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its field of view. You will be sent a text-only email or an e-mail with video attached.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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. Alternate Port. If you want the Camera to be able to use an alternate port for communications, click the checkbox. Then enter the port number you want in the Port Number field.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Firmware. New firmware versions are posted at www.linksys.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Camera is functioning well, there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use. Loading new firmware onto the Camera does not always enhance its performance. Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera’s firmware within your network; in other words, use a computer within the Camera’s local network.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. I’m not able to play my recording video files. Make sure you have Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 or higher. If you don’t, you can download the latest version from www.microsoft.com. 5. When I view the video, it seems blurry. Adjust the Camera’s focus by rotating its dark gray focus ring. 6. I don’t hear any audio coming from the Camera. Follow these instructions until your problem is solved: • Make sure that your computer speakers are powered on. • Click Start.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 12. I want to set up an account with the SoloLink DDNS Service, but I can’t access the SoloLink website to sign up. Make sure the Camera is properly configured on your local network. Then check to see if your PC and Camera are properly connected and your network has an active Internet connection. 13. When I view video remotely via the Internet, the video is very slow. Video performance is greatly affected by your Internet connection speed.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 17. On the Status screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility, I see this message in the System Log, “NTP server:no server suitable for synchronization found.” This message indicates that the Camera is unable to locate the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to synchronize its time setting. The Camera will automatically try again.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Do I need to install the Linksys Viewer and Recorder Utility? Installation is optional. You can view video using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. If you don’t want to use the recording function, then you don’t need to install the Viewer and Recorder Utility. Where can I find more information about the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service? You can go to www.linksys.com/sololink for more information. Can I specify who gets to view the Camera’s video? Yes.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Note: Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera’s firmware within your network; in other words, use a computer within the Camera’s local network. If you attempt to upgrade the Camera’s firmware from a remote location—using a computer outside of the Camera’s local network—the upgrade will fail. The Camera's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions: 1.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with an access point or router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network. Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 8011.b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports One 10/100 Auto Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) port, Power port, 2.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Record File Format ASF Brightness Auto/Manual Adjustment Audio G.726 8K Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.35" x 6.10" x 3.15" (85 mm x 155 mm x 80 mm) Unit Weight 8.5 oz. (0.24 kg) Power 5V DC, External Certifications FCC Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AND CISCO-LINKSYS, LLC (“Linksys”). BY DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, OR USING THE PRODUCT CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.
Wireless-G Internet Vid eo Camera (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
