Utility Settings, Directory, Recording Time Frame | Linksys WVC54GC

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

Utility Settings

To configure the settings of the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, click the Utility Settings button.

The Utility Settings screen will appear. You can change the Directory, Recording Time Frame, Disk Allocation for Recording, and Start Info. settings on this screen.

Directory

You can specify the directories where the recordings, motion detection videos, and snapshots will be saved.

Recording Directory. Instant and scheduled recordings will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Record. Click the ... button to designate a different directory.

Motion Detection Directory. Motion detection video recordings will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Motion. Click the ... button to designate a different directory.

Snapshot Directory. Snapshots will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Snapshot. Click the ... button to designate a different directory.

Recording Time Frame

You can specify the maximum length of motion detection and instant recordings.

Maximum time frame for Motion Detection Recording. This is the maximum length of time the Utility will record when motion is detected. (To configure the Motion Detection settings, click Motion Detection on the main menu.) The default is 1 min. To change the default, select the maximum length of time you want from the drop- down menu.

Maximum time frame for Instant Recording. This is the maximum length of time the Utility will record when you click the Instant Recording icon on the viewing window of a Camera. The default is 10 min. To change the default, select the maximum length of time you want from the drop-down menu.

Disk Allocation for Recording

You can designate how much hard disk space you want to use for recording.

Total Space. This is the total amount of space available on the hard drive of the PC running this Utility.

Total Space and Available Space. This is the amount of space available for recording.

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

Figure 6-19: Utility Settings Screen

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Linksys WVC54GC manual Utility Settings, Directory, Recording Time Frame, Disk Allocation for Recording

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guide Table of Contents Web-based Utility Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 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 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure ModesNetwork 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 Add Camera Cameras on LANCamera Data Test Results Internet Icon Function Raise or lower the volume Delete Camera Camera Settings Scheduled Recordings Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate File Size Saved Files Recorded FilesMotion Detection Files Snapshots Motion Detection Disk Allocation for Recording Utility SettingsDirectory Recording Time Frame 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 Basic Device SettingsLAN Settings Wireless Settings WEP Wireless Security Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Video SettingsResolution Quality Level Bit Rate Image Options Adjustments Firmware Upgrade AdministratorLogin Restore Factory Defaults User Access UsersUsers SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Status 21 Find Available Port Screen Mail Alert Options Other Network WirelessStatus System Status 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? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Screen Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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 Protocols Appendix F SpecificationsStandards Ports Storage Temp Unit Weight Lbs .13 kg Power 5V DC External CertificationsRecord File Format Operating 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 Appendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide