The wireless setup dialog appears showing the camera’s current wireless settings which are the defaults.

SSID (Network Name): Enter the SSID (name) of the access point to which the camera will connect. Be sure to enter the SSID exactly as it appears on your access point’s setup page.

Connection Type: Select Infrastructure if the camera will connect to an access point/wireless broadband router. This is the typical setting on most home/business networks.

–or—

Select Ad Hoc if you will connect directly from a PC with a wireless network adapter (NIC). If using Ad Hoc mode, select a channel to use (no channel selection is required for infrastructure mode).

WEP (Encryption): If you have enabled WEP encryption on your network, you must configure your Wireless Observer to use exactly the same WEP key and key length as your access point or Ad Hoc peers. Otherwise, leave it turned off.

Network Settings

DHCP: Leave the camera set to DHCP if you want your access point to assign the camera’s network settings automatically.

Static IP: Select Static IP to set the camera’s IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address manually.

Web Page Port: Leave this set at 80 for now.

Step 3. Click “Save Settings” to save your new settings to the camera. Click “OK” to close the settings window.

Step 4. Observe the status display on the side of the camera. If you’re using DHCP, the display will blink 000 while it’s requesting an IP address from your access point. If the display continues to blink ---the camera failed to connect to your access point, please check that you have entered the exact SSID used by your access point. If your network supports DHCP, the camera will acquire an address within a few seconds and the last three digits will show on the display. If not, you’ll need to assign an address manually. If you assigned a static IP address, the last three digits should show on the display.

After a few seconds your camera’s MAC address will show up in the list on the main window along with any other cameras on the LAN.

Note: Your camera’s MAC address can be found on a sticker located on the bottom of the camera. The number looks like 000364017F3B.

Step 5. Select your camera from the list and you will see your camera’s IP address and other network settings show up on the right side.

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Veo 802.11b manual Network Settings

802.11b specifications

The Veo 802.11b is a notable wireless networking standard that emerged in the late 1990s as one of the first widely adopted protocols for local area networks (LANs). Operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, 802.11b provided users with the ability to connect to the internet and share resources without the constraints of wired connections.

One of the primary features of 802.11b is its maximum data transfer rate of 11 Mbps, which was impressive at the time of its release. This speed allowed for basic internet usage, file sharing, and general network connectivity. While this might seem slow by today’s standards, it laid the foundation for the rapid evolution of wireless technologies.

Veo 802.11b utilized Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, which enhanced the reliability of the connection by spreading the signal over a wider frequency range. This technique helped to reduce interference, particularly in environments with multiple wireless devices operating on the same frequency. The standard also included mechanisms for ensuring data integrity, such as the use of cyclic redundancy check (CRC) algorithms.

In terms of range, Veo 802.11b offered coverage of approximately 100 to 300 feet indoors, and up to 1000 feet outdoors depending on environmental factors. This range made it suitable for home networks and small office environments, allowing users to access the internet from different locations within a building without the need for cumbersome cabling.

Another characteristic of the 802.11b standard was its compatibility with the earlier 802.11 standard, ensuring that devices using both protocols could operate together. This backward compatibility facilitated a smoother transition for users upgrading their systems, as they could maintain connectivity with older devices while enjoying the benefits of faster wireless networking.

Security was also an important aspect, though initially limited. The standard employed Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) for data encryption, which provided a basic level of security to protect wireless communications. However, as vulnerabilities were discovered in WEP, the need for stronger security protocols became evident, leading to further developments in later standards.

Ultimately, the Veo 802.11b played a pivotal role in revolutionizing wireless communications. It established the groundwork for further advancements such as 802.11g and 802.11n, which provided higher speeds and greater efficiency. While newer standards have since eclipsed its capabilities, 802.11b remains a significant milestone in the evolution of wireless networking technology. Its influence can still be seen in the pervasive use of wireless networks in homes, offices, and public spaces around the world today.