USER GUIDE Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera Model: WVC54GCA
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Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Bottom Panel 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 important to you. Reset Button Opening Front Panel Power LED Microphone Reset This button is used to reset the Camera. Insert a paper clip into the opening.
Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring 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 not, click Start, then select Run, and then in the field provided, enter D:\SetupWizard.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CDROM drive).
Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 2 6. Plug the included power adapter into the Camera’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click Next. If the Camera you want is not displayed, click Search Again to run a new search for Cameras. Otherwise, in the Camera List box, click the name of the Camera you are installing. Write down the Camera’s IP address shown in the Status box, so you can use it to access the Web-based Utility later. Click Next. 9. Enter a name for the Camera.
Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 2 13. The Wizard displays the wireless security method that your network is using: WPA/WPA2-Personal, WEP (128-Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Follow the appropriate instructions below. If you are not using wireless security, select Disabled and go to step 14. • WPA/WPA2-Personal Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Next. The passphrase is casesensitive and must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Enter the Static IP Address 11.
Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 2 14. Review the Camera’s settings. To make changes to the settings, click Back to go back to the previous screen. If the settings are correct, click Save to continue. 18. Reconnect the power to the Camera. Click Next. Reconnect the Power Save the Camera Settings 15. When the Wizard informs you that the new Camera settings have been saved, click Continue. 19. The Setup Wizard displays Camera successfully connected to network.
Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 2 Placement Options The Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you attach the Camera head to its stand at two different points. 5. Adjust the tilt of its head accordingly, as described below in section “Camera Head Tilting”. Stand Option Follow these steps to stand the Camera on a surface. 1. Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the bottom panel.
Setting Up and Mounting the Camera Chapter 2 Lock Nut Camera Tilting Feature with Stand Option The installation of the Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera is complete. Go to “Chapter 3: Installing and Using the Camera Utility.” For information about advanced configuration using the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration with the Web-Based Utility.
Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Installing and Using the Camera Utility Overview Using the Camera Utility for the First Time The Camera Utility starts up automatically after the Utility is successfully installed. This section describes the steps to follow to set up the Camera. 1. The Camera Utility displays the Setup screen and searches for your Wireless-G Camera. This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Camera Utility on your PC.
Installing and Using the Camera Utility Chapter 3 Using the Camera Utility After the Camera Utility is installed, its icon is displayed on the Desktop and in the System Tray of the Taskbar. To open the Camera Utility, use either icon as follows: • Double-click the icon on your desktop • Right-click the icon in the system tray, then click Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera.
Chapter 3 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Viewing Area Multiple-Camera Layouts The Viewing Area takes up most of the Monitor window. The Viewing Area can have four different layouts, with video windows for one, four, six, or nine Cameras. The layout is selected using the video layout controls described in “Video Layout Controls’”. In a multiple-Camera layout, one of the video windows is always outlined in green. This indicates the currently selected Camera.
Chapter 3 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Video Control Buttons Video Selection The video control buttons are located along the lower left edge of the viewing area. These buttons act upon the selected Camera as explained below. This section of the Playback window lets you select the video(s) for playback. Button Function View Click this button to view the current video. Record Click this button to record* the current video.
Chapter 3 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Basic Video Controls Hard Disk Quota This section of the Playback window lets you perform basic functions on the video(s) you have selected for playback. The controls and their functions are described below. This section of the Playback window indicates how much hard disk is allocated for recorded video. Hard Disk Quota Advanced Video Controls Basic Video Controls Control Advanced video functions are performed using the advanced video controls.
Chapter 3 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Setup Screen Port Number Displays the Camera’s port number. The Setup screen is accessed by clicking the Setup button on the Monitor window of the Camera Utility. There are four tabs along the left side of the Setup screen: Network Camera, Internet Camera, Recording Schedule, and Preferences. By default, the Network Camera tab is selected when the Setup screen is opened. These tabs display screens whose functions are described below.
Chapter 3 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Setup > Recording Schedule Memory Requirements for Video Recordings To set up a recording schedule for a Camera, then click the Recording Schedule tab. You may find it helpful to know how much memory is required to hold a video recording. For information on estimated bit rates for a typical video recording at each available resolution and video, refer to the “Setup > Image” section of “Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration with the Web-Based Utility.
Chapter 3 Installing and Using the Camera Utility Instant Recording Time Limit Maximum Time Limit for Instant Recording This is the maximum length of a recording that is started by clicking the Record button on the Monitor window. The default is 10 min. Motion Detection The following two settings apply only if the Motion Detection Recording feature is enabled. • Record before motion detected This is the length of time prior to the detection of motion that will be saved with the recording.
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility • Help – Select this tab to display the Help screen. Go to the “Help” section for more information. • Exit – Select this tab to close the Utility. View Video Follow these instructions to view the Camera’s video. Overview 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. Use the Camera’s Web-based Utility to access and alter its settings.
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 4 Resolution Snapshot Use the Resolution drop-down menu to select the display resolution. Possible values are Auto (default), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The display changes to the new resolution immediately after it is selected. You use the Snapshot button to capture a still image of the video display. Snapshot Button When you click this button, the Snap Shot window appears.
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 4 Setup > Basic Network Settings The Setup > Basic screen appears when you click the Setup tab or Advanced Configuration on the Welcome screen. The Setup > Basic screen allows you to alter the Camera’s Device settings, Network settings, Wireless settings, and Security settings. • Configuration Type If you want to automatically assign the Camera an IP address from a DHCP server, then select Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP) (default).
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 4 Setup > Image The Setup > Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’s video settings. Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode • TX Key Select the number of the key used on the wireless network. • WEP Encryption Select the appropriate option for key length based on your network settings. • Passphrase Type in the passphrase used to generate WEP keys on your network and click Generate.
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 4 Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate in kbps 640 x 480 Very High 4000 640 x 480 High 3200 640 x 480 Normal 1200 640 x 480 Low 480 640 x 480 Very Low 160 320 x 240 Very High 1000 320 x 240 High 800 320 x 240 Normal 300 320 x 240 Low 120 320 x 240 Very Low 40 160 x 128 Very High 800 160 x 128 High 400 160 x 128 Normal 200 160 x 128 Low 100 160 x 128 Very
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 4 To upgrade the firmware: Other operations: 1. Go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com, and download the firmware upgrade file for the Camera. Then extract the file. • Clear While editing a user’s information, click Clear to clear the User Name, Password, and Confirm Password fields and start over. 2. From the Setup > Administration screen, click Upgrade Firmware.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility 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. To save your changes, click Apply. To cancel any unsaved changes, click Cancel. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click Help.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Trigger Motion Detection FTP Enable Motion Detection Check this box to enable Motion Detection. If the Action(s) field is set to FTP, fill in the following fields: Attachment Type Select the type of attachment to be sent, either JPEG or Video. If JPEG is selected, a series of images will be attached to the e-mail as individual files. If Video is selected, a single video file will be attached. Port Enter the FTP server’s port number.
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility Chapter 4 New Motion Trigger Schedule Date/Time The current date and time are shown here. This section allows you to create a schedule that determines when motion detection will be active. To do this, you define one or more “trigger” events, or periods during which motion detection will be in effect. For each trigger event, fill in the following fields.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility • Linksys Support Page - Download Latest Viewer/ Recorder Utility Click this link to download the most recent version of the Camera Utility from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. • Click here to learn how to configure Port Forwarding in your Linksys Router If you are going to use the DDNS Service, you need to set up port forwarding on your router. For instructions on how to configure a Linksys router, click this link.
Troubleshooting Appendix A 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 Home Monitoring 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.
Troubleshooting Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Can I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape Navigator? The Camera is designed for computers running a Windows operating system and Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. You cannot view video on a Macintosh. If you only have Netscape, you can view video using the Camera Utility. See “Chapter 3: Installing and Using the Camera Utility.” Can I directly connect the Camera to wired and wireless networks at the same time? No.
Appendix A • Fragmentation • Power Management Troubleshooting 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. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode?` When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point or router.
Wireless Security Checklist Appendix B Appendix B: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Specifications Appendix C Appendix C: Specifications Minimum System Requirements 1 Camera PC with 2 GHz or faster processor 512 MB RAM Model WVC54GCA Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports Ethernet, Power Buttons Reset LEDs Power Cabling Type Cat5 Number of Antennas 1 Internal Connector Type N/A Detachable Antenna No UPnP able/cert UPnP Advertise .
Appendix D Appendix D: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (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. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
Regulatory Information Appendix E Appendix E: Regulatory Information Safety Notices • Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. FCC Statement • Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix E Avis d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : 1. il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2. il doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Le dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximum de 2 dBi.
Appendix E User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix E Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
