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SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID:

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. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.

Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in.

MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address.

WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job more difficult.

There are several ways that WEP can be maximized:

1.Use the highest level of encryption possible

2.Use “Shared Key” authentication

3.Change your WEP key regularly

WPA. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the newest and best available standard in Wi-Fi security. For encryption, WPA Personal automatically uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers. For the Passphrase field, enter the key shared by the devices on your wireless network. (This key should have 8-63 characters and can also be called a WPA shared key or pre- shared key.)

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IMPORTANT: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly.

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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 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure ModesNetwork 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 UtilityAdd Camera Cameras on LANCamera Data Test Results InternetIcon Function Raise or lower the volumeDelete Camera Camera SettingsScheduled Recordings Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate File SizeSaved Files Recorded 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 DefaultsUser Access UsersUsers 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? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware ScreenAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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 Appendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide