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...Systems, Inc. WVC11B-UG-30908C JL All rights reserved. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Camera. and certain other image) is something you should pay special attention to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are presented like this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera has been .... How to Use this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Linksys is something you with the Camera easier than ever.
...Systems, Inc. WVC11B-UG-30908C JL All rights reserved. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Camera. and certain other image) is something you should pay special attention to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are presented like this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera has been .... How to Use this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Linksys is something you with the Camera easier than ever.
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... to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup 8 Moving the Camera to a Different Network 9 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 10 Setup Wizard 10 Placement Options 16 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 17 Overview 17 Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility 17 Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility 19 Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink...
... to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup 8 Moving the Camera to a Different Network 9 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 10 Setup Wizard 10 Placement Options 16 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 17 Overview 17 Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility 17 Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility 19 Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera View Video 40 Setup 41 Help 52 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54 Common Problems and Solutions 54 Frequently Asked Questions 56 Appendix B: Wireless Security 58 A Brief Overview 58 What Are The Risks? 58 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 65 Appendix D: Windows Help 66 Appendix E: Glossary 67 Appendix F: Specifications 73 Appendix G: Warranty Information 74 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 75 Appendix I: Contact Information 80
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera View Video 40 Setup 41 Help 52 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54 Common Problems and Solutions 54 Frequently Asked Questions 56 Appendix B: Wireless Security 58 A Brief Overview 58 What Are The Risks? 58 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 65 Appendix D: Windows Help 66 Appendix E: Glossary 67 Appendix F: Specifications 73 Appendix G: Warranty Information 74 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 75 Appendix I: Contact Information 80
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LEDs 6 Figure 3-2: Camera Head 6 Figure 3-3: Camera Ports 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Welcome 10 Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup 10 Figure 5-3: Cameras Found 11 Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password 11 Figure 5-5: Basic Settings 11 Figure 5-6: DHCP or Static IP Address 12 Figure 5-7: IP Settings 12...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LEDs 6 Figure 3-2: Camera Head 6 Figure 3-3: Camera Ports 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Welcome 10 Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup 10 Figure 5-3: Cameras Found 11 Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password 11 Figure 5-5: Basic Settings 11 Figure 5-6: DHCP or Static IP Address 12 Figure 5-7: IP Settings 12...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN 20 Figure 6-10: Find Camera from Internet 21 Figure 6-11: Change Settings 21 Figure 6-12: Delete Camera 22 Figure 6-13: View Video 23 Figure 6-14: Recording Icon 23 Figure 6-15: Scheduled Recordings in Progress 24 Figure ...Figure 7-4: SoloLink for Convenience 29 Figure 7-5: Check Connections 30 Figure 7-6: Cameras Found 30 Figure 7-7: User Name and Password Login 31 Figure 7-8: SoloLink DDNS 31 Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection 32 Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service 32 Figure...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN 20 Figure 6-10: Find Camera from Internet 21 Figure 6-11: Change Settings 21 Figure 6-12: Delete Camera 22 Figure 6-13: View Video 23 Figure 6-14: Recording Icon 23 Figure 6-15: Scheduled Recordings in Progress 24 Figure ...Figure 7-4: SoloLink for Convenience 29 Figure 7-5: Check Connections 30 Figure 7-6: Cameras Found 30 Figure 7-7: User Name and Password Login 31 Figure 7-8: SoloLink DDNS 31 Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection 32 Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service 32 Figure...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Figure 7-17: Create Links 36 Figure 7-18: Successful Registration 36 Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera 37 Figure 7-20: Successful Setup 37 Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information 38 Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome 38 Figure 7-23: User Name and Password 38 Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS 39 Figure 8-1: Camera's Default IP Address 40...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Figure 7-17: Create Links 36 Figure 7-18: Successful Registration 36 Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera 37 Figure 7-20: Successful Setup 37 Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information 38 Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome 38 Figure 7-23: User Name and Password 38 Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS 39 Figure 8-1: Camera's Default IP Address 40...
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... port on your home, your kids, your workplace-whatever's important to you integrate the Camera into its included stand for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. If you need to get the most out of the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of view...
... port on your home, your kids, your workplace-whatever's important to you integrate the Camera into its included stand for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. If you need to get the most out of the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of view...
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... up and using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Camera's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera This chapter describes the physical features of the Camera. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera This chapter instructs you...
... up and using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Camera's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera This chapter describes the physical features of the Camera. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera This chapter instructs you...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix explains how you can upgrade the Camera's firmware. • Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such ...Camera. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Camera. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Camera. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix explains how you can upgrade the Camera's firmware. • Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such ...Camera. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Camera. • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Camera. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys...
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... the need to share resources only with computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can roam within a certain radial range of communications in a wireless network. (A wireless router can be used . Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each other devices, such as peripherals...
... the need to share resources only with computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can roam within a certain radial range of communications in a wireless network. (A wireless router can be used . Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each other devices, such as peripherals...
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... connectivity. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Network Adapters (model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B USB Adapter (model number WUSB11) for your networking options are limitless. With these, and many other Linksys products, your...
... connectivity. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Network Adapters (model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B USB Adapter (model number WUSB11) for your networking options are limitless. With these, and many other Linksys products, your...
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... alter the Camera's aim, swivel the Camera head. Green. To adjust the Camera's focus, rotate the dark gray focus ring. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to let you to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LEDs It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wired network. Camera Head The Camera head and...
... alter the Camera's aim, swivel the Camera head. Green. To adjust the Camera's focus, rotate the dark gray focus ring. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to let you to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LEDs It flashes when data is transmitted to or received from the wired network. Camera Head The Camera head and...
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...opening next to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 7 Camera Ports Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-3: Camera Ports The Camera features two ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. Chapter 3: Getting to the LAN port. LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. (Reset) The... Reset button is where you will press if you need to retain these settings. Important: Resetting the Camera will erase all of your settings, such as WEP ...
...opening next to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 7 Camera Ports Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-3: Camera Ports The Camera features two ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. Chapter 3: Getting to the LAN port. LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. (Reset) The... Reset button is where you will press if you need to retain these settings. Important: Resetting the Camera will erase all of your settings, such as WEP ...
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... Ethernet network cable BEFORE powering on the Camera. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable NOTE: You MUST connect the Camera to "Chapter 5: Setting up the Camera, connect it to the Power port on the Camera. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." linksys • Network Mode...
... Ethernet network cable BEFORE powering on the Camera. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable NOTE: You MUST connect the Camera to "Chapter 5: Setting up the Camera, connect it to the Power port on the Camera. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." linksys • Network Mode...
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... end of the cable to a Different Network When you must power off the Camera before connecting to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 3. Re-connect the power adapter to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Proceed to the Power port on the Camera. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for use when the Ready and LAN...
... end of the cable to a Different Network When you must power off the Camera before connecting to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 3. Re-connect the power adapter to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Proceed to the Power port on the Camera. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for use when the Ready and LAN...
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...wvc11b.exe (if "D" is properly connected to either a wired or wireless network. Click this button to install the Camera's Viewer & Recorder Utility on the Welcome screen. 3. Figure 5-1: Welcome Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera... the Setup button to configure and use Linksys's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. • User Guide. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup ...
...wvc11b.exe (if "D" is properly connected to either a wired or wireless network. Click this button to install the Camera's Viewer & Recorder Utility on the Welcome screen. 3. Figure 5-1: Welcome Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera... the Setup button to configure and use Linksys's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. • User Guide. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup ...
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.... • Date. When you can use it to the Camera. Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-5: Basic Settings 11 Write down the IP address of Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on the same network. Click the Next button. 5. For security purposes, you will be asked to enter...
.... • Date. When you can use it to the Camera. Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-5: Basic Settings 11 Write down the IP address of Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on the same network. Click the Next button. 5. For security purposes, you will be asked to enter...
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... or Static IP Address Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-7: IP Settings 12 If your network. You must specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask on this field blank. Then complete the Primary DNS and/or Secondary DNS fields. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 7. Click the Next button. If you selected Static IP...
... or Static IP Address Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-7: IP Settings 12 If your network. You must specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask on this field blank. Then complete the Primary DNS and/or Secondary DNS fields. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 7. Click the Next button. If you selected Static IP...
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...Figure 5-8: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-9: Basic Settings (Wireless) 13 The Basic Settings screen will appear. All devices in your wireless network's SSID or network name. Then click the Next button. Click the Next button... but do not use the same channel in a wireless network. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 9. The SSID must use any spaces.) • Channel. If you want the Camera to function correctly. Enter your wireless ad-hoc network must be identical for all devices in order to ...
...Figure 5-8: Mode Settings Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure 5-9: Basic Settings (Wireless) 13 The Basic Settings screen will appear. All devices in your wireless network's SSID or network name. Then click the Next button. Click the Next button... but do not use the same channel in a wireless network. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 9. The SSID must use any spaces.) • Channel. If you want the Camera to function correctly. Enter your wireless ad-hoc network must be identical for all devices in order to ...
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... level of your wireless network and is case-sensitive and should have to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank. • Passphrase. If you enabled WEP encryption, you want to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) Click the...or fewer. Valid hexadecimal characters are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 11. The Security Settings screen will see the automatically generated WEP key. If you do not have WEP encryption disabled, keep...
... level of your wireless network and is case-sensitive and should have to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank. • Passphrase. If you enabled WEP encryption, you want to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) Click the...or fewer. Valid hexadecimal characters are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 11. The Security Settings screen will see the automatically generated WEP key. If you do not have WEP encryption disabled, keep...