Linksys WVC11B manual Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility, Cameras

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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera

Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility

After the Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Viewer & Recorder Utility icon, shown in Figure 6-7, will be displayed twice, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar.

There are two ways to open the 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 (see Figure 6-8).

It is divided into two sections, Cameras and Scheduled Recordings in progress. From this screen, you can control Cameras, view video, and schedule recordings.

To minimize any of the Utility’s screens, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. To request help information, click the ? button in the upper right-hand corner. To close the Utility, right-click the Viewer & Recorder Utility icon (see Figure 6-7) in your desktop’s system tray. Then click Exit.

Cameras

From the Cameras section (see Figure 6-8), you can find or delete Cameras, change Camera settings, and view current video.

Camera List

Default ID. The identification name of the Camera used by the Camera and the Utility to exchange data.

Camera Name. The name you gave to the Camera.

Status. The status of the Camera.

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

Figure 6-7: Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon

Figure 6-8: Main Screen

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Contents Wireless- B How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents View Video Setup Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsList of Figures Camera LEDsFind Camera from LAN 17 Create Links Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Network Layout Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera LANReset Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for SetupConnection to a Wired Network for Setup OverviewMoving the Camera to a Different Network Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup WizardCameras Found Dhcp or Static IP Address Mode Settings 10 Security Settings 12 Review New Settings Wall Mount Option Placement OptionsStand Option Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Install Viewer & Recorder UtilityChoose Destination Location Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility CamerasFind LANChange Settings InternetDelete 12 Delete CameraView 13 View VideoScheduled Recordings in Progress FilesPreferences ScheduleAdd Stop21 Stop Scheduled Recording Setting up the Linksys SoloLink Ddns Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink Ddns ServiceSoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Check Connections User Name and Password Login Confirm Active Internet Connection 11 Sign Up 12 Confirmation of New Settings 14 Confirm Your Location ID 17 Create Links 19 Account Confirmation of Camera SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 21 Port Forwarding Information24 SoloLink Ddns How to Access the Web-based Utility View VideoSetup Security WarningBasic Device SettingsLAN Settings Wireless Settings WEP Key SettingsImage Resolution Quality Level Bit RateVideo Settings Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or RecordingAdministrator PasswordAdjustments OptionsUser Database User AccessUsers SoloLink Ddns SoloLink DdnsStatus SoloLink Registration of Additional CamerasWireless-B Internet Video Camera Status LogAdvanced UPnP18 Administrator Help Help19 Upgrade Firmware Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWhen I view the video, it seems blurry Frequently Asked Questions Can I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape Navigator?How many users can view the Camera’s video at the same time? What Are The Risks? Appendix B Wireless SecurityBrief Overview Passive Attacks Jamming AttacksDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Man-in-the-Middle AttacksWireless-B Internet Video Camera Ssid Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Figure B-2 WEP Key Settings WEP EncryptionFigure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Standards Ieee 8011.b, Ieee 802.3, 802.3u Ports Appendix F SpecificationsUser Authentication, WEP Encryption Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSoftware License Agreement Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Industry Canada Canada Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Information section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?