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

Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility

Wireless-B Internet Video Camera

View

To view the video seen by a Camera, select the Camera by clicking its name in the Camera List box, and then

click the View button.

You will see a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 6-13. Click the button with the circle to record the video.

(You will see a rotating recording icon, which alternates blue and green in color, in the desktop’s system tray, as

shown in Figure 6-14.) Click the button with the square to stop recording or stop the video. If you have stopped

the video, click the button with the triangle to resume viewing.

You may find it helpful to know how much memory is required to hold a video recording. The following table lists

estimated bit rates and file sizes for a recording at each available resolution and video quality level.

Estimated Hard-Drive Memory Space Required for Recording per HourResolution Quality Level Bit Rate File Size

320 x 240 Very High 1000kbps 430MB

320 x 240 High 800kbps 344MB

320 x 240 Normal 300kbps 129MB

320 x 240 Low 120kbps 51.6MB

320 x 240 Very Low 40kbps 43MB

160 x 120 Very High 800kbps 86MB

160 x 120 High 400kbps 43MB

160 x 120 Normal 200kbps 21.5MB

160 x 120 Low 100kbps 10.75MB

160 x 120 Very Low 40kbps 4.3MB

Figure 6-14: Recording Icon

Figure 6-13: View Video

Contents

Main Internet Video Camera 802.11b Wireless-B 2.4 Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guide Table of Contents Page List of Figures Page Page Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Whats in this Guide? Page Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Network Layout Page Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs Camera Head Camera Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Page Page Page Page Page Placement Options Stand Option Wall Mount Option Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Page Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Cameras Find LAN Internet Change Settings Delete View Scheduled Recordings in Progress Files Play Page Add Modify Delete Stop Page Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service Introduction Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Page Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras Web-based Utility How to Access the Web-based Utility View Video Setup Basic Device Settings LAN Settings Wireless Settings WEP Key Settings Image Video Settings Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate Adjustments Options Password Administrator Users User Access User Database SoloLink DDNS SoloLink DDNS Status SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Page Status Status Log Advanced Options UPnP Help Page Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Page Frequently Asked Questions Page Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview What Are The Risks? Passive Attacks Jamming Attacks Active Attacks Dictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Maximizing Wireless Security Page Page Page WEP Encryption Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Page Page Page Page Appendix I: Contact Information