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802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

Access Point - Device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.

Beacon Interval - The frequency interval of the beacon, which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network.

Bit - A binary digit.

Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.

Bridge - A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network.

Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.

Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

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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?