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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Camera Lens Specifications 3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Wireless Network Layout 5 Additional Security Tips 6 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras 9 Front Panel 9 Ready LED (Amber) 10 Network LED (... Spkr Out 14 Side Panel 14 Chapter 4: Connecting the Camera 15 Cisco Wired Network 16 Cisco Wireless Network 17 Camera Installation Guidelines 18 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide i
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Minimum Requirements 2 Camera Lens Specifications 3 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Wireless Network Layout 5 Additional Security Tips 6 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras 9 Front Panel 9 Ready LED (Amber) 10 Network LED (... Spkr Out 14 Side Panel 14 Chapter 4: Connecting the Camera 15 Cisco Wired Network 16 Cisco Wireless Network 17 Camera Installation Guidelines 18 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide i
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... 38 Connected User 38 Log Out 38 About 38 Help 38 Video Options Icons 39 Setup 41 Chapter 8: Configuring the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras 42 Accessing the Setup Options 43 Setup > Basic Setup 44 Device Settings 44 Network Settings 45 Wireless Settings 46 Setup > Advance Setup 49 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide ii
... 38 Connected User 38 Log Out 38 About 38 Help 38 Video Options Icons 39 Setup 41 Chapter 8: Configuring the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras 42 Accessing the Setup Options 43 Setup > Basic Setup 44 Device Settings 44 Network Settings 45 Wireless Settings 46 Setup > Advance Setup 49 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide ii
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... Administration > Maintenance Restore Factory Defaults Restart Configuration Administration > Firmware Firmware Upgrade Audio/Video > Video MPEG-4 Settings MJPEG Settings Mobile Settings Video Adjustments Options Day/Night Switch Audio/Video > Audio Audio Settings Applications > Mail Primary SMTP Server Secondary SMTP E-mail Setup Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide Contents 49 49 50 51 51 51 52...
... Administration > Maintenance Restore Factory Defaults Restart Configuration Administration > Firmware Firmware Upgrade Audio/Video > Video MPEG-4 Settings MJPEG Settings Mobile Settings Video Adjustments Options Day/Night Switch Audio/Video > Audio Audio Settings Applications > Mail Primary SMTP Server Secondary SMTP E-mail Setup Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide Contents 49 49 50 51 51 51 52...
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... Control Applications > RS-485 Port Settings Preset Position Patrol Sequence Applications > SMB/CIFS Status > System Status > Image MPEG-4 MJPEG Status > Network Network Wireless Status > Syslog & Log Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide Contents 64 65 65 65 67 67 68 70 70 70 71 72 74 74 75 75 75 76...
... Control Applications > RS-485 Port Settings Preset Position Patrol Sequence Applications > SMB/CIFS Status > System Status > Image MPEG-4 MJPEG Status > Network Network Wireless Status > Syslog & Log Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide Contents 64 65 65 65 67 67 68 70 70 70 71 72 74 74 75 75 75 76...
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... A: Troubleshooting Questions and Answers Windows Help TCP/IP Shared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix B: WVC2300 Camera Bandwidth Test Appendix C: Specifications PVC2300 Specifications WVC2300 Specifications I/O Port Specifications Appendix D: Where to Go From Here Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide Contents 84 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 88 89 91 92...
... A: Troubleshooting Questions and Answers Windows Help TCP/IP Shared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix B: WVC2300 Camera Bandwidth Test Appendix C: Specifications PVC2300 Specifications WVC2300 Specifications I/O Port Specifications Appendix D: Where to Go From Here Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide Contents 84 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 88 89 91 92...
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... over Ethernet) • WVC2300 Wireless-G Business Internet Video Camera with a separate IR lamp, allows for interior or exterior applications. The cameras incorporate a high quality progressive scan CCD sensor, delivering good quality undistorted video. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio and PoE ... choosing the Cisco Small Business Internet Video Camera with Zoom, Wide-Angled, Vari-focal, Auto-Iris (DC type), or other type of video in total darkness. This administration guide covers two models. • PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera with Audio ...
... over Ethernet) • WVC2300 Wireless-G Business Internet Video Camera with a separate IR lamp, allows for interior or exterior applications. The cameras incorporate a high quality progressive scan CCD sensor, delivering good quality undistorted video. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio and PoE ... choosing the Cisco Small Business Internet Video Camera with Zoom, Wide-Angled, Vari-focal, Auto-Iris (DC type), or other type of video in total darkness. This administration guide covers two models. • PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera with Audio ...
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... ideal for real-time viewing of available space Graphics Card AGP with a minimum 128 MB Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) or Mozilla Firefox Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with local government agencies to a NAS device. MJPEG gives optimal video quality in lossy environments making it ideal for multiple network protocols like 3G phones and Quicktime...
... ideal for real-time viewing of available space Graphics Card AGP with a minimum 128 MB Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) or Mozilla Firefox Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with local government agencies to a NAS device. MJPEG gives optimal video quality in lossy environments making it ideal for multiple network protocols like 3G phones and Quicktime...
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... resolution and video quality can be adjusted from the Audio/Video > Video window in the web-based utility. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 3 Camera Lens Specifications The following lens can be used with the PVC2300 and WVC2300 IP cameras: Model Number Camera Lens CIVS-...available space Graphics Card NVidia high performance or equivalent with a minimum 256 MB Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) or Mozilla Firefox NOTE More than eight cameras can be monitored if you reduce the resolution and frame rate settings for accessory data ...
... resolution and video quality can be adjusted from the Audio/Video > Video window in the web-based utility. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 3 Camera Lens Specifications The following lens can be used with the PVC2300 and WVC2300 IP cameras: Model Number Camera Lens CIVS-...available space Graphics Card NVidia high performance or equivalent with a minimum 256 MB Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) or Mozilla Firefox NOTE More than eight cameras can be monitored if you reduce the resolution and frame rate settings for accessory data ...
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Introduction Camera Lens Specifications 1 For more information about camera accessories, see the Cisco Small Business Camera Accessories Installation and Administration Guide. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 4
Introduction Camera Lens Specifications 1 For more information about camera accessories, see the Cisco Small Business Camera Accessories Installation and Administration Guide. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 4
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... Adapter (model number WPC4400N) for your laptop computers, Wireless-G PCI Adapter (model numbers WMP200) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-G USB Adapter (model number WUSB200) for more information about Cisco products. The camera can also communicate with Audio Administration Guide 5 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with network adapters, such as 802.11g access points, including model number...
... Adapter (model number WPC4400N) for your laptop computers, Wireless-G PCI Adapter (model numbers WMP200) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-G USB Adapter (model number WUSB200) for more information about Cisco products. The camera can also communicate with Audio Administration Guide 5 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with network adapters, such as 802.11g access points, including model number...
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... (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are easy to make it often Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 6 SSID. So, keep the following suggestions in mind whenever you use, keep in length. Change the administrator's password regularly. Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Cisco wants to find. The current generation of the network's information, such...
... (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are easy to make it often Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 6 SSID. So, keep the following suggestions in mind whenever you use, keep in length. Change the administrator's password regularly. Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Cisco wants to find. The current generation of the network's information, such...
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...: • Root certificate: DER encoded binary x.509 (CER/PEM) • User certificate: Personal Information Exchange (PKCS#12(.PFX)) Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with WPA/WPA2 is more difficult. This is a security standard stronger than a network encrypted with a random MAC Address. WPA stands ... it harder for a hacker to your network with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. This includes hackers. Wireless networking products come with certain MAC Addresses. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to access your company...
...: • Root certificate: DER encoded binary x.509 (CER/PEM) • User certificate: Personal Information Exchange (PKCS#12(.PFX)) Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with WPA/WPA2 is more difficult. This is a security standard stronger than a network encrypted with a random MAC Address. WPA stands ... it harder for a hacker to your network with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. This includes hackers. Wireless networking products come with certain MAC Addresses. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to access your company...
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... MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly. These security recommendations should be used. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 8 Planning Your Wireless Network Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 2 Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network's performance, but if you are transmitting...
... MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly. These security recommendations should be used. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 8 Planning Your Wireless Network Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 2 Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network's performance, but if you are transmitting...
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Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 9 3 Getting to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras This chapter describes the external features of the Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras and includes the following sections: • Front Panel, page 9 • Back Panel, page 11 • Side Panel, page 14 Front Panel The LEDs, camera lens, and built-in microphone are located on the front panel of the camera.
Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 9 3 Getting to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras This chapter describes the external features of the Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras and includes the following sections: • Front Panel, page 9 • Back Panel, page 11 • Side Panel, page 14 Front Panel The LEDs, camera lens, and built-in microphone are located on the front panel of the camera.
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... seconds. Connecting an external microphone will disable the built-in microphone mounted on the front of recommended lenses to the Cisco Small Business Camera Accessories Installation and Administration Guide. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with this camera, see "Camera Lens Specifications" on the rear. Also, refer to use with Audio Administration Guide 10 Network LED (Green) The Network LED...
... seconds. Connecting an external microphone will disable the built-in microphone mounted on the front of recommended lenses to the Cisco Small Business Camera Accessories Installation and Administration Guide. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with this camera, see "Camera Lens Specifications" on the rear. Also, refer to use with Audio Administration Guide 10 Network LED (Green) The Network LED...
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The connectors are only found on the back panel of the camera.The following shows the back panel of the PVC2300. Getting to the device for wireless connectivity. Antenna Connectors Antenna connectors are used to attach the antennas to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras Back Panel 3 Back Panel The ports and reset button are located on the WVC2300 camera. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 11 The following shows the back panel of the WVC2300.
The connectors are only found on the back panel of the camera.The following shows the back panel of the PVC2300. Getting to the device for wireless connectivity. Antenna Connectors Antenna connectors are used to attach the antennas to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras Back Panel 3 Back Panel The ports and reset button are located on the WVC2300 camera. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 11 The following shows the back panel of the WVC2300.
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... more than 10 seconds. The Ethernet port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through or crossover cables to connect to the camera Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with a straightened paper clip or similar object. If you do not have a DHCP server on your computer needs to be on the...
... more than 10 seconds. The Ethernet port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through or crossover cables to connect to the camera Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with a straightened paper clip or similar object. If you do not have a DHCP server on your computer needs to be on the...
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...need to plug in the power supply, this indicates you have PoE power and if not, it indicates you have lost power from wired to wireless or vice versa, the power needs to be disconnected and reconnected to the port, you happen to use Category 5 (or better) network cable... own separate power source. Attaching or detaching the Ethernet cable while the camera is not detected. If you plug in both the PoE and regular power supply, if the green LED is the PoE indicator and when on the Ethernet port. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 13
...need to plug in the power supply, this indicates you have PoE power and if not, it indicates you have lost power from wired to wireless or vice versa, the power needs to be disconnected and reconnected to the port, you happen to use Category 5 (or better) network cable... own separate power source. Attaching or detaching the Ethernet cable while the camera is not detected. If you plug in both the PoE and regular power supply, if the green LED is the PoE indicator and when on the Ethernet port. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 13
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GPIO This port is used to connect an external microphone to the camera. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 14 Mic In This jack is utilized for I/O connections. NOTE NOTE FOR PVC2300: The Power port is automatically turned off if... Ethernet port. Spkr Out This jack is where you will connect the power adapter. Detailed specifications can be found in the Specifications section of the camera and can be used to attach a Kensington lock. Side Panel The security slot is detected on a side panel of this Administration Guide. Getting...
GPIO This port is used to connect an external microphone to the camera. Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 14 Mic In This jack is utilized for I/O connections. NOTE NOTE FOR PVC2300: The Power port is automatically turned off if... Ethernet port. Spkr Out This jack is where you will connect the power adapter. Detailed specifications can be found in the Specifications section of the camera and can be used to attach a Kensington lock. Side Panel The security slot is detected on a side panel of this Administration Guide. Getting...
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There are included: • Cisco Wired Network, page 16 • Cisco Wireless Network, page 17 • Camera Installation Guidelines, page 18 • Camera Hardware Installation, page 18 • Adjusting The Lens, page 22 • Audio Options, page 23 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 15 The following sections are procedures for the Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras. 4 Connecting the Camera This chapter will guide you through the hardware installation for installing the camera into a wired or wireless network.
There are included: • Cisco Wired Network, page 16 • Cisco Wireless Network, page 17 • Camera Installation Guidelines, page 18 • Camera Hardware Installation, page 18 • Adjusting The Lens, page 22 • Audio Options, page 23 Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 15 The following sections are procedures for the Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras. 4 Connecting the Camera This chapter will guide you through the hardware installation for installing the camera into a wired or wireless network.