Linksys WVC54GC manual Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, Camera Status

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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility

After the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility icon will be displayed in two locations, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar.

NOTE: This Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility is backward-compatible with the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera, so you can use this Utility to control Wireless-G and Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on your network.

There are two ways to open the Multi-Camera 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.

It is divided into three sections, Camera Status, Camera functions, and viewing windows for Channels 1-8 of the Utility. (To view different windows, use the scroll bar on the right.)

Camera functions include finding or deleting Cameras, changing Camera settings, scheduling recordings, accessing saved files, and configuring the motion detection settings.

To configure the Utility settings, click the Utility Settings button. To get help information, click the ? button in the upper right-hand corner. To minimize the Utility, click the – button in the upper right-hand corner. To exit the Utility, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner.

Camera Status

This section lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detected. To view the video of a specific Camera, select a Camera. Drag and drop the Camera to a viewing window.

CH. Displayed here is the Channel setting used by the Camera within the Utility. (The Utility offers up to eight channels.)

Camera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera.

AUDIO ON/OFF. The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera does not feature audio; however, other Cameras do. This displays he status of their audio transmissions.

VIDEO ON/OFF. This indicates the status of the Camera’s video transmissions.

Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility

Figure 6-6: Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder

Utility Icon

Figure 6-7: Main Screen

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Web-based Utility Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsCamera LED List of Figures22 Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 11 Sign Up Screen 15 SoloLink Ddns Screen Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Camera Head Camera Reset ButtonCamera Stand Camera PortsOverview Connection to a Wired Network for SetupMoving the Camera to a Different Network Setup Wizard Welcome Screen Setup WizardConnect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen Power on the Camera Screen Cameras Found Screen 10 Network Settings Screen 13 Wireless Settings Screen 14 Security Settings WPA-Personal Screen 17 Confirm New Settings Screen 18 Congratulations Screen Stand Option Placement Options21 Wall Mount Option Wall Mount OptionWelcome Screen Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityInstallShield Wizard Complete Screen Camera Status Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityCameras on LAN Add CameraCamera Data Test Results InternetIcon Function Raise or lower the volumeDelete Camera Camera SettingsScheduled Recordings Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate File SizeRecorded Files Saved FilesMotion Detection Files Snapshots Motion DetectionDisk Allocation for Recording Utility SettingsDirectory Recording Time FrameStart Info Setup Wizard for the SoloLink Ddns Service Setting up the Linksys SoloLink Ddns ServiceSoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen Check Connections Screen SoloLink Ddns Screen 10 Welcome to the SoloLink Ddns Service Screen 11 Sign Up Screen 12 Confirmation of New Settings Screen 14 Confirm Your Location ID Screen 17 Create Links Screen 19 Account Confirmation of Camera Screen Click the SoloLink Ddns tab SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras24 SoloLink Ddns Screen Camera’s Default IP Address How to Access the Web-based UtilityTo view the image as an image rotated 180º, click this icon View VideoWeb Utility Login Screen SetupBasic Device SettingsLAN Settings Wireless SettingsWEP Wireless SecurityEstimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Video SettingsResolution Quality Level Bit Rate ImageOptions AdjustmentsFirmware Upgrade AdministratorLogin Restore Factory DefaultsUsers User AccessUsers SoloLink Ddns SoloLink DdnsSoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Status21 Find Available Port Screen Mail Alert OptionsOther Network WirelessStatus System Status26 User Help Screen HelpCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Can I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape Navigator? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many users can view the Camera’s video at the same time? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware ScreenShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Protocols Appendix F SpecificationsStandards PortsStorage Temp Unit Weight Lbs .13 kg Power 5V DC External CertificationsRecord File Format Operating TempLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Software License Agreement Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide