® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz Wireless-G 802.11g WIRELESS Model No. Internet Video Camera WVC54G V1.
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Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone Camera LEDs Camera Head Camera Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility View Video Setup Help Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulat
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone Figure 3-2: Camera LEDs Figure 3-3: Camera Head Figure 3-4: Camera Ports Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup Screen Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Screen Figure 5-4: Login Screen Figure 5-5: Basic Settings Screen Figure 5-6: Network Settings Screen Figure 5-7: IP Settings Screen Figure 5-
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 6-6: Setup Complete Screen Figure 6-7: Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon Figure 6-8: Main Screen Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN Screen Figure 6-10: Camera Added Successfully Screen Figure 6-11: Find Camera from Internet Screen Figure 6-12: Change Settings Screen Figure 6-13: Delete Camera Screen Figure 6-14: Confirm Deletion of Camera Screen Figure 6-15: View Video Screen Figure 6-16: Recording Icon Screen Figure 6-17: Scheduled Recordings in Progress Screen Figure 6-
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen Figure 7-15: Payment Screen Figure 7-16: Verification Screen Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Screen Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome Figure 7-
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 8-16: Device Removal Screen Figure 8-17: Find Available Port Screen Figure 8-18: Status Screen Figure 8-19: Options Screen Figure 8-20: Administrator Help Figure 8-21: Upgrade Firmware Screen Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Screen 50 51 52 53 54 55 64
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G 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-G Internet Video Camera This chapter describes the physical features of the Camera.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera • 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Notebook 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 and Wireless-G USB Adapters (model numbers WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone The Camera has a LCD screen that indicates the Camera’s current IP address and whether it is a fixed or dynamic address. If the Camera uses a fixed IP address, then the screen will display the word “FIXED.” If the Camera uses a dynamic IP address, then the screen will display the word “DHCP.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-4: Camera Ports The Camera features three ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter. MIC IN The MIC IN port is where you will connect the 2.5 mm input jack of your external microphone (optional). ETHERNET The ETHERNET 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.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G 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. Attach the antenna. 2.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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 Wireless LEDs are solidly lit. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-G 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 choose Run. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc54g.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G 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. Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Screen 5.
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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. Figure 5-6: Network Settings Screen 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.
