Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout | Linksys WVC54GC

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

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Camera.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Network Layout

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Linksys WVC54GC manual Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guide Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Web-based Utility Camera LED List of Figures 22 Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 11 Sign Up Screen 15 SoloLink Ddns Screen Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Camera Head Camera Reset Button Camera Stand Camera Ports Overview Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Setup Wizard Welcome Screen Setup Wizard Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen Power on the Camera Screen Cameras Found Screen 10 Network Settings Screen 13 Wireless Settings Screen 14 Security Settings WPA-Personal Screen 17 Confirm New Settings Screen 18 Congratulations Screen Stand Option Placement Options 21 Wall Mount Option Wall Mount Option Welcome Screen Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen Camera Status Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Cameras on LAN Add CameraCamera Data Test Results Internet Icon Function Raise or lower the volume Delete Camera Camera Settings Scheduled Recordings Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate File Size Recorded Files Saved FilesMotion Detection Files Snapshots Motion Detection Directory Utility SettingsRecording Time Frame Disk Allocation for Recording Start Info Setup Wizard for the SoloLink Ddns Service Setting up the Linksys SoloLink Ddns Service SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen Check Connections Screen SoloLink Ddns Screen 10 Welcome to the SoloLink Ddns Service Screen 11 Sign Up Screen 12 Confirmation of New Settings Screen 14 Confirm Your Location ID Screen 17 Create Links Screen 19 Account Confirmation of Camera Screen Click the SoloLink Ddns tab SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 24 SoloLink Ddns Screen Camera’s Default IP Address How to Access the Web-based Utility To view the image as an image rotated 180º, click this icon View Video Web Utility Login Screen Setup LAN Settings Device SettingsWireless Settings Basic WEP Wireless Security Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate Video SettingsImage Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Options Adjustments Login AdministratorRestore Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Users User AccessUsers SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Status 21 Find Available Port Screen Mail Alert Options Other Status WirelessSystem Status Network 26 User Help Screen Help Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a Troubleshooting Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 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 Ieee 802.11g features are supported? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Screen Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Standards Appendix F SpecificationsPorts Protocols Record File Format Unit Weight Lbs .13 kg Power 5V DC External CertificationsOperating Temp Storage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Industry Canada Software License Agreement Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide