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Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility

Overview

Use the Camera’s Web-based Utility to access and alter its settings. This chapter will describe each webpage in the Utility and its features. The Utility can be accessed via the web browser of a computer connected to the Camera.

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Utility, launch Internet Explorer, and enter the Camera’s IP address in the Address field. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.115.) Then press Enter.

The Welcome screen of the Web-based Utility will appear (see Figure 8-2).

You have six tabs available:

•Home. To return to the Welcome screen, click the Home tab.

•View Video. To view the Camera’s video, click the View Video tab. Go to the “View Video” section for more information.

•Setup. To alter the Camera’s settings, click the Setup tab. Go to the “Setup” section for more information.

•Linksys WEB. To go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com, click the Linksys WEB tab.

•Help. The Help screen allows you to get information about the various Setup screens, download the latest Viewer & Recording Utility, download this User Guide, download Acrobat Reader, restore factory defaults, and upgrade the Camera’s firmware. Go to the “Help” section for more information.

•Exit. To close the Utility, click the Exit tab.

View Video

Figure 8-1: Camera’s Default IP Address

Figure 8-2: Web-based Utility Welcome

Follow these instructions to view the Camera’s video.

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Contents

Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guide Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security View Video Setup Help Camera LEDs List of Figures Find 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 LAN Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Reset Overview Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for SetupConnection to a Wired Network for Setup Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Setup Wizard Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Cameras Found Dhcp or Static IP Address Mode Settings 10 Security Settings 12 Review New Settings Wall Mount Option Placement OptionsStand Option Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Choose Destination Location Cameras Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility LAN Find Internet Change Settings 12 Delete Camera Delete 13 View Video View Files Scheduled Recordings in Progress Schedule Preferences Stop Add 21 Stop Scheduled Recording Setup Wizard for the SoloLink Ddns Service Setting up the Linksys SoloLink Ddns Service SoloLink 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 21 Port Forwarding Information SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 24 SoloLink Ddns View Video How to Access the Web-based Utility Security Warning Setup Basic Device SettingsLAN Settings WEP Key Settings Wireless Settings Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Resolution Quality Level Bit RateVideo Settings Image Options PasswordAdjustments Administrator User Database User AccessUsers SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Status Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Log Status UPnP Advanced Help 18 Administrator Help 19 Upgrade Firmware Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a Troubleshooting When I view the video, it seems blurry Can I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape Navigator? Frequently Asked Questions How many users can view the Camera’s video at the same time? What Are The Risks? Appendix B Wireless SecurityBrief Overview Jamming Attacks Passive Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Dictionary-Building or Table Attacks Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Ssid Wireless-B Internet Video Camera WEP Encryption Figure B-2 WEP Key Settings Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Network 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 Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Software 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?