Linksys WVC11B manual Introduction

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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B 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.

How does the Camera do all of this? Unlike standard “web cams” that require an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-B (802.11b) networking, or over 10/100 Ethernet cable. The advanced MPEG-4 video compression produces a high-quality, high-framerate, 320 x 240 video stream.

The Internet Video Camera’s unique form-factor and wireless connectivity allows you to mount it on a wall nearly anywhere, or slip it into its included stand for desktop use. Once it’s connected to your home network, you can “see what it sees” from any PC in the house, while the video stream is secured from the outside world, hidden behind your Router. If you want the video to be visible from outside your home network, you can open an appropriate port on the Router, and then create password-protected accounts to manage access to the Camera, or leave it wide open for the world to see. The SoloLink DDNS Service (trial sign-up included) lets you access your Camera using an easy-to-remember “name”, even if your home Internet connection uses a dynamic IP address.

You can also turn on Security Mode, which tells the Camera to send you an e-mail message with a short video attached whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the situation warrants. The included Viewer & Recorder utility lets you record the video stream to your local hard drive, “live” or on a predetermined schedule.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you integrate the Camera into your network. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.

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

Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

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Contents Wireless- B How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityView Video Setup Help 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 Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Connection to a Wired Network for SetupConnection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc 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 SettingsResolution Quality Level Bit Rate Video SettingsImage Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or RecordingPassword AdjustmentsAdministrator 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 AttacksMaximizing Wireless Security Active AttacksDictionary-Building or Table 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?