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... of Contents". How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are subject to do while using the Camera. WVC11B-UG-30908C JL Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample ...you might need to change without notice. All rights reserved. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition.
... of Contents". How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera has been designed to make understanding networking with a reminder about something that are subject to do while using the Camera. WVC11B-UG-30908C JL Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample ...you might need to change without notice. All rights reserved. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition.
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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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... from a common transmission medium. You can open for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. The included Viewer & Recorder utility lets you record the video stream to your home network, you can then log onto the live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for the world to see what...
... from a common transmission medium. You can open for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. The included Viewer & Recorder utility lets you record the video stream to your home network, you can then log onto the live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for the world to see what...
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... 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 on how to connect the Camera to your network before you run the Setup Wizard. • Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera...
... 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 on how to connect the Camera to your network before you run the Setup Wizard. • Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera...
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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 as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction...
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 as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction...
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... to communicate with computers on the wireless network need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be used because a wireless router incorporates the capabilities of course, communication between them. 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 through...
... to communicate with computers on the wireless network need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be used because a wireless router incorporates the capabilities of course, communication between them. 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 through...
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... 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. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.
... 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. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.
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... 3: Getting to or received from the wireless network. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to a wireless network. The Act/Link LED flashes when there is ready for use. The Wireless LED lights up when the Camera is transmitted to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LEDs Green. To adjust the Camera's focus, rotate the dark gray focus...
... 3: Getting to or received from the wireless network. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to a wireless network. The Act/Link LED flashes when there is ready for use. The Wireless LED lights up when the Camera is transmitted to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LEDs Green. To adjust the Camera's focus, rotate the dark gray focus...
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... the Ethernet network cable. (Reset) The Reset button is where you need to retain these settings. Do not reset the Camera if you will erase all of your settings, such as WEP encryption information, and replace them with the factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to the LAN port. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-3: Camera Ports The Camera features...
... the Ethernet network cable. (Reset) The Reset button is where you need to retain these settings. Do not reset the Camera if you will erase all of your settings, such as WEP encryption information, and replace them with the factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to the LAN port. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-3: Camera Ports The Camera features...
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... the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Proceed to a Different Network." If you need to move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, go to this section, "Moving the Camera to the appropriate section for Setup 1. Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera. linksys • Network Mode...
... the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Proceed to a Different Network." If you need to move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, go to this section, "Moving the Camera to the appropriate section for Setup 1. Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera. linksys • Network Mode...
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... move the Camera from the Camera. 2. The Camera is initializing. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for use when the Ready and LAN LEDs are solidly lit. Proceed to a Different Network The Camera is initializing. The Camera's Ready LED flashes while the Camera is ready for Setup 9 Moving the Camera to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Proceed to a wireless network, follow these...
... move the Camera from the Camera. 2. The Camera is initializing. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for use when the Ready and LAN LEDs are solidly lit. Proceed to a Different Network The Camera is initializing. The Camera's Ready LED flashes while the Camera is ready for Setup 9 Moving the Camera to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera." Proceed to a wireless network, follow these...
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... 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you see the screen shown in Figure 5-2, make sure the Camera is the letter of this button to either a wired or wireless network. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc11b.exe (if "D" is properly connected...does not, click the Start button and choose Run. To install the Camera, click the Setup button on your CD-ROM drive. Then click the Next button to configure and use Linksys's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. • User Guide. ...
... 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you see the screen shown in Figure 5-2, make sure the Camera is the letter of this button to either a wired or wireless network. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc11b.exe (if "D" is properly connected...does not, click the Start button and choose Run. To install the Camera, click the Setup button on your CD-ROM drive. Then click the Next button to configure and use Linksys's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. • User Guide. ...
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...click the OK button. 6. It should have finished making your network, along with the status information for the Camera's location. • Date. It has a maximum length of Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on the same network. Enter the current time in this field. Click the Next ...Basic Settings screen, you have 15 characters or fewer. • Description. 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 The screen shown in the fields provided. ...
...click the OK button. 6. It should have finished making your network, along with the status information for the Camera's location. • Date. It has a maximum length of Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on the same network. Enter the current time in this field. Click the Next ...Basic Settings screen, you have 15 characters or fewer. • Description. 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 The screen shown in the fields provided. ...
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...Gateway appropriate for your network has a DHCP server, such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic ConfigurationDHCP radio button. If you selected Static IP Address, then the IP Settings screen will appear. Figure 5-6: DHCP or Static IP Address Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure .... You must enter at least one DNS address, which can be obtained from your ISP. Click the Next button. If your network. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 7. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway, it is better to leave this screen.
...Gateway appropriate for your network has a DHCP server, such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic ConfigurationDHCP radio button. If you selected Static IP Address, then the IP Settings screen will appear. Figure 5-6: DHCP or Static IP Address Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Figure .... You must enter at least one DNS address, which can be obtained from your ISP. Click the Next button. If your network. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 7. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway, it is better to leave this screen.
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... Next button. 10. All devices in your wireless network's SSID or network name. 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 Mode Settings screen will appear, so you can use any spaces.) • Channel. If you want the Camera to Ad-Hoc mode, select the appropriate...
... Next button. 10. All devices in your wireless network's SSID or network name. 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 Mode Settings screen will appear, so you can use any spaces.) • Channel. If you want the Camera to Ad-Hoc mode, select the appropriate...
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...WEP Key) Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 14 Setup Wizard If you do not have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) Click the Next button. 12. If your network doesn't have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. In ... enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank. If your network has WEP encryption enabled, then select the level of 26 hexadecimal characters. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, complete this field. Click the Next button. If you will appear. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 11.
...WEP Key) Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 14 Setup Wizard If you do not have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) Click the Next button. 12. If your network doesn't have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. In ... enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank. If your network has WEP encryption enabled, then select the level of 26 hexadecimal characters. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, complete this field. Click the Next button. If you will appear. Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 11.