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®
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compact
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Internet Video Camera
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WVC54GC
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Calif
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Introduction 4 Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LED 6 Camera Head 6 Camera Reset Button 6 Camera Ports 7 Camera Stand 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup 8 Overview 8 Connection to a Wired Netwo
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 33 SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 43 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 45 Overview 45 How to Access the Web-based Utility 45 View Video 46 Setup 47 Help 60 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61 Common Problems and Solutions 61 Frequently Asked Questions 63 Appendix B: Wireless Security 66 Security Precautions 66 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 66 Ap
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LED 6 Figure 3-2: Camera Tilting Feature 6 Figure 3-3: Reset Button 6 Figure 3-4: Camera in Standing Position 7 Figure 3-5: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen 10 Figure 5-2: End User License Agreement Screen 10 Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 11 Figure 5-4
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 5-22: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 20 Figure 5-23: Wall-Mount Slots 20 Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Screen 21 Figure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility - Welcome Screen 21 Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location Screen 22 Figure 6-4: Ready to Install the Program Screen 22 Figure 6-5: InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen 22 Figure 6-6: Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon 23 Figure 6-7: Main Screen 23 Figure 6-8: Add
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen 37 Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen 38 Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen 39 Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen 39 Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen 40 Figure 7-15: Payment Screen 40 Figure 7-16: Verification Screen 40 Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen 41 Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen 41 Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen 42 Figure 7-20: Success
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 8-15: SoloLink DDNS Screen 54 Figure 8-16: New User Registration Screen 54 Figure 8-17: Password Request Screen 54 Figure 8-18: SoloLink Screen, continued 55 Figure 8-19: Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account 55 Figure 8-20: Device Removal Screen 55 Figure 8-21: Find Available Port Screen 56 Figure 8-22: Options Screen 57 Figure 8-23: Options Screen, continued 57 Figure 8-24: Motion Detection Screen 57 Figure 8-25: Status Screen 59 Figure 8-26: User He
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. This Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep an eye on your home, your kids, your workplace—whatever’s important to you. How does the Camera do all of this? Unlike standard “web cams” that require an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its ow
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G 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 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera This chapter describes the physical features of t
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Compact Wireless-G 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 terms frequently used in networking. Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Camera. Appen
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Compact Wireless-G 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 LAN (Local Area Network): the computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and other devices, such as computers and networking products peripherals, in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless that make
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Chapter 2: Planning Y
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LED The Camera has one LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning. (power) Blue. The LED lights up when the Camera is powered on. It flashes while the Camera is booting LED up and is solidly lit when the Camera is ready for use. Camera Head The Camera head can be attached to its stand either on its bottom panel or its back panel. After the Camera has Figure 3-1: Came
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports The Camera features two ports on its back panel. POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter. Hole for Attaching Stand (Wall-Mount ETHERNET The ETHERNET port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. Option) Camera Stand The Camera can stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall. Depending on the positioning you want, you can attach the Camera head to its stand at two different points. Thumbscrew If you wan
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up the Camera, connect it to your wired 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 a Different Network.” Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 1. Connect the Ethernet network cable to your router, switch, or computer. 2. Connect the other end of the cable
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Moving the Camera to a Different Network When you move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, you must power off the Camera before connecting to the new network. Proceed to the appropriate instructions. To move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, follow these instructions: 1. Unplug the power adapter from the Camera. 2. Unplug the Ethernet network cable from the Camera. 3. Re-connect the power adapter to
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and configuration procedure. 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc54gc.exe (if
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. Connect the included network cable to your network router or switch. Click the Next button. Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen 5. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Camera’s ETHERNET port. Click the Next button. Figure 5-4: Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 11 Setup Wizard
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Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6. Plug the included power adapter into the Camera’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Click the Next button. Figure 5-5: Power on the Camera Screen 7. Make sure the LED is lit on the Camera’s front panel. If it is not lit, make sure the cables are properly connected to the Camera. Click the Next button. Figure 5-6: Check the LED Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 12 Setup Wizar
