User manual LINKSYS WVC54GC

® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Compact Internet Video Camera WIRELESS Model No. User Guide WVC54GC 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 California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Camera. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Camera. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Camera. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. WVC54GC-UG-50907A JL Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Network Layout 4 4 4 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LED Camera Head Camera Reset Button Camera Ports Camera Stand 6 6 6 6 7 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Connection to a Wired Network for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network 8 8 8 9 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard Placement Options 10 10 19 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 21 21 21 23 Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Overview Introduction 33 33 33 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 33 43 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera's Web-based Utility Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility View Video Setup Help 45 45 45 46 47 60 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 61 61 63 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 66 66 66 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 69 70 71 77 79 80 84 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LED Figure 3-2: Camera Tilting Feature Figure 3-3: Reset Button Figure 3-4: Camera in Standing Position Figure 3-5: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: End User License Agreement Screen Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5-4: Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen Figure 5-5: Power on the Camera Screen Figure 5-6: Check the LED Screen Figure 5-7: Cameras Found Screen Figure 5-8: Login Screen Figure 5-9: Basic Settings Screen Figure 5-10: Network Settings Screen Figure 5-11: IP Settings Screen Figure 5-12: Mode Settings Screen Figure 5-13: Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5-14: Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen Figure 5-15: Security Settings - WEP (64-Bit) Screen Figure 5-16: Review New Settings Screen Figure 5-17: Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen Figure 5-19: Stand Option Figure 5-20: Camera in Standing Position Figure 5-21: Wall Mount Option 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 5-22: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position Figure 5-23: Wall-Mount Slots Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Screen Figure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility - Welcome Screen Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location Screen Figure 6-4: Ready to Install the Program Screen Figure 6-5: InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen Figure 6-6: Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon Figure 6-7: Main Screen Figure 6-8: Add Camera - LAN Screen Figure 6-9: Add Camera - Internet Screen Figure 6-10: View Video Screen Figure 6-11: Delete Camera Screen Figure 6-12: Change Settings Screen Figure 6-13: Scheduled Recordings Screen Figure 6-14: Files Screen Figure 6-15: Recorded Files Screen Figure 6-16: Motion Detection Files Screen Figure 6-17: Window Showing SnapShot Folders Figure 6-18: Motion Detection Settings Screen Figure 6-19: Utility Settings Screen Figure 7-1: SoloLink Service Figure 7-2: SoloLink Welcome Screen Figure 7-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen Figure 7-4: SoloLink for Convenience Screen Figure 7-5: Check Connections Screen Figure 7-6: Cameras Found Screen Figure 7-7: Login Screen Figure 7-8: SoloLink DDNS Screen Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection Screen 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen Figure 7-15: Payment Screen Figure 7-16: Verification Screen Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Screen Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome Figure 7-23: Web Utility Login Screen Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS Screen Figure 7-25: Find Available Port Screen Figure 8-1: Camera's Default IP Address Figure 8-2: Web-based Utility Welcome Figure 8-3: Security Warning Screen Figure 8-4: View Video Screen Figure 8-5: Web Utility Login Screen Figure 8-6: Basic Screen Figure 8-7: Basic - Device Settings Screen Figure 8-8: Basic - LAN and Wireless Settings Screen Figure 8-9: Wireless Security - WPA Personal Screen Figure 8-10: Wireless Security - WEP Screen Figure 8-11: Image Screen Figure 8-12: Administrator Screen Figure 8-13: Upgrade Firmware Screen Figure 8-14: Users Screen 37 38 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 52 52 53 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 8-15: SoloLink DDNS Screen Figure 8-16: New User Registration Screen Figure 8-17: Password Request Screen Figure 8-18: SoloLink Screen, continued Figure 8-19: Manage Your SoloLink DDNS Account Figure 8-20: Device Removal Screen Figure 8-21: Find Available Port Screen Figure 8-22: Options Screen Figure 8-23: Options Screen, continued Figure 8-24: Motion Detection Screen Figure 8-25: Status Screen Figure 8-26: User Help Screen Figure 8-27: Administrator Help Screen Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Screen 54 54 54 55 55 55 56 57 57 57 59 60 60 69 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 own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-G (802.11b) networking, or over 10/100 Ethernet cable. The advanced MPEG-4 video compression produces a high-quality, high-framerate, up to 320 x 240 audio/video stream. The Internet Video Camera's unique form-factor and wireless connectivity allows you to mount it on a wall nearly anywhere, or slip it into its included stand for desktop use. Once it's connected to your home network, you can "see what it sees" from any PC in the house, while the audio/video stream is secured from the outside world, hidden behind your Router. If you want the video to be visible from outside your home network, you can open an appropriate port on the Router, and then create password-protected accounts to manage access to the Camera, or leave it wide open for the world to see. The SoloLink DDNS Service (trial sign-up included) lets you access your Camera using an easy-to-remember "name", even if your home Internet connection uses a dynamic IP address. You can also turn on Security Mode, which tells the Camera to send you an e-mail message with a short video attached to up to three e-mail addresses whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the situation warrants. The included Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility lets you record the video stream to your local hard drive, "live" or on a predetermined schedule. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you integrate the Camera into your network. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. 802.11g: An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices. Ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 1 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 the Camera. · Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G 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 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard for setup and configuration of the Camera, as well as how to mount the Camera. · Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Utility This chapter explains how to install and use the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Utility on your PC, so you can view and record video. · Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service This chapter discusses the advantages of the SoloLink DDNS Service and walks you through the setup procedure. · Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility This chapter describes the Web-based Utility and the features available, so you can use and alter advanced configuration settings. · Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Camera. · Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 2 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. · 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 resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 3 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 computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and other devices, such as peripherals, in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices. LAN (Local Area Network): the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network): A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly. Infrastructure: configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point. Ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point. Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not. If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessed by a wired network or need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up in infrastructure mode. The basis of infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. (A wireless router can also be used because a wireless router incorporates the capabilities of an access point.) Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roam within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can be arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set up to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well. If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them. Network Layout The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g routers, as well as access points. The Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction 4 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 Your Wireless Network Network Layout 5 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 up and is solidly lit when the Camera is ready for use. LED Camera Head The Camera head can be attached to its stand either on its bottom panel or its back panel. After the Camera has been assembled, you can tilt the Camera head from its ball joint. Figure 3-1: Camera LED Camera Reset Button The Camera features a Reset button on its bottom panel. RESET The RESET button is what you will press if you need to reset the Camera. Insert a paper clip into the opening. Then press the button and hold it in for five seconds. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Camera will erase all of your settings, such as encryption information, and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Camera if you want to retain these settings. NOTE: These are the factory default settings of the Camera. default IP address: 192.168.1.115 user name: admin password: admin Hole for Attaching Stand (Stand Option) Figure 3-3: Reset Button Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LED Figure 3-2: Camera Tilting Feature RESET Button 6 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports The Camera features two ports on its back panel. POWER ETHERNET The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter. The ETHERNET port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. Hole for Attaching Stand (Wall-Mount 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 want to stand the Camera on a surface, insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the bottom panel. Tighten the screw end and then the gray thumbscrew. If you want to mount the Camera on a wall, insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the back panel. Tighten the screw end, and then tighten the gray thumbscrew. Refer to "Chapter 5: Setting Up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera" for further instructions about mounting the Camera on a wall. Figure 3-4: Camera in Standing Position Figure 3-5: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports 7 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 to the Ethernet port on the Camera. 3. Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Camera's power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is solidly lit. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera." Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable NOTE: You MUST connect the Camera to a PC, router, or switch using the Ethernet network cable BEFORE powering on the Camera. Otherwise, the Camera will not function. Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview 8 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 the Power port on the Camera. The Camera's power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is solidly lit. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera." To move the Camera from a wireless network to a wired network, follow these instructions: 1. Unplug the power adapter from the Camera. 2. Connect the Ethernet network cable to your PC, router, or switch. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Camera. 4. Re-connect the power adapter to the Power port on the Camera. The Camera's power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is solidly lit. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera." Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network 9 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 "D" is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Setup. Click the Setup button to begin the installation process. Install Viewer & Recorder Utility. To install the Camera's Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC, click this button. Setup SoloLink DDNS Service. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to configure and use Linksys's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. User Guide. Click this button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Exit. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard. 2. To install the Camera, click the Setup button on the Welcome screen. 3. After reading the License Agreement, click Next if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click Cancel to end the installation. Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen Figure 5-2: End User License Agreement Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard 10 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 Setup Wizard 11 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 Setup Wizard 12 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 8. The screen displays a list of Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted. If the Camera you want is not displayed, click the Search Again button to run a new search for Cameras. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently installing. Write down the IP address of the Camera, so you can use it to access the Webbased Utility later. Click the Next button. Figure 5-7: Cameras Found Screen 9. For security purposes, you will be asked to enter a name and password in order to have administrator access to the Camera. In lowercase letters, enter admin in the Administrator Name and Administrator Password fields (later you can change these through the Web-based Utility). Then click the OK button. 10. On the Basic Settings screen, you can alter the following settings: Camera Name. You can give the Camera a unique name. Memorable names are helpful, especially if you are using multiple Cameras on the same network. It should have 15 characters or fewer. Description. You may enter additional information, such as location, in this field. It has a maximum length of 32 characters. Time Zone. Select the time zone for the Camera's location. Date. Enter today's date in the fields provided. Time. Enter the current time in the fields provided. When you have finished making your changes, click the Next button. Figure 5-8: Login Screen Figure 5-9: Basic Settings Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard 13 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 11. The Network Settings screen will appear. Select the setting appropriate for your network. Automatic Configuration-DHCP. If your network has a DHCP server, such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic Configuration-DHCP radio button. Static IP address. If you need to assign a static IP address to the Camera, keep the default setting, Static IP address. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-10: Network Settings Screen 12. If you selected Automatic Configuration-DHCP in step 12, then proceed to step 14. If you selected Static IP Address, then the IP Settings screen will appear. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway appropriate for your network. You must specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway, it is better to leave this field blank. Then complete the Primary DNS and/or Secondary DNS fields. Click the Next button. IP Address. Enter the IP Address of the Camera. Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask of the Camera. Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the Default Gateway. If you are not sure, leave this field blank. Primary and Secondary DNS. Enter the IP address of your primary and secondary DNS server. You must enter at least one DNS address, which can be obtained from your ISP. Figure 5-11: IP Settings Screen When you have finished making your changes, click the Next button. Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard 14 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 13. The Mode Setting screen will appear. Select the appropriate mode for your network. Infrastructure. Click the Infrastructure radio button if you want the Camera to communicate using an access point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc. Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you want the Camera to communicate without using an access point or wireless router. Click the Next button. Figure 5-12: Mode Settings Screen 14. The Wireless Settings screen will appear, so you can change the wireless settings. Enter your wireless network's SSID or network name. If you chose Ad-Hoc mode, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. SSID. The SSID must be identical for all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and should have 32 alphanumeric characters or fewer. (You can use any keyboard character, but do not use any spaces.) Channel. If you set the Camera to Ad-Hoc mode, select the appropriate channel from the drop-down menu. All devices in your wireless ad-hoc network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-13: Wireless Settings Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard 15 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 15. Configure the wireless security settings. Select the method your network is using, WPA-Personal, WEP (128Bit), or WEP (64-Bit). Then proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you are not using wireless security, select Disabled, and proceed to step 10. WPA-Personal WPA-Personal automatically uses TKIP with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a passphrase on this screen. Encryption - TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method. Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be. Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-14: Security Settings - WPA-Personal Screen WEP (128-Bit) or WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Next. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrase field blank, and enter the WEP key in the Key 1 field. Then click Next. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit WEP encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit WEP encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". Click Next to proceed, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 5-15: Security Settings - WEP (64-Bit) Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard 16 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 16. Review your settings before you save your new settings. Click the Next button to continue. Figure 5-16: Review New Settings Screen 17. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings. If you want to cancel your changes, click Cancel. Figure 5-17: Confirm New Settings Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard 17 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 18. After the files have been successfully copied, the Congratulations screen will appear. Install Viewer & Recorder Utility. Click this button to install the Camera's Utility on your PC. Setup SoloLink DDNS Service. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to set up and configure the Linksys Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. User Guide. Click this button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Exit. Click the Exit button if you want to install the Camera's Utility later. Go to the "Placement Options" section. Figure 5-18: Congratulations Screen Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard 18 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Placement Options 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. Stand Option 1. Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the bottom panel. 2. Tighten the screw end and then the gray thumbscrew. 3. Place the Camera, and adjust the tilt of its head accordingly. Figure 5-19: Stand Option Figure 5-20: Camera in Standing Position Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Placement Options 19 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Wall Mount Option You will use the Camera's stand to mount the Camera on a wall. Its stand has two wall-mount slots that are spaced 58 mm (2.28 inches) apart. 1. Insert the screw end of the stand into the hole on the back panel. 2. Tighten the screw end and then the gray thumbscrew. 3. Determine where you want to mount the Camera. Attach two screws to the wall, so that the Camera's wallmount slots line up with the two screws. 4. Maneuver the Camera so the screws are inserted into the two slots. 5. Adjust the tilt of its head accordingly. The installation of the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is complete. Go to "Chapter 6: Installing the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility." If advanced users wish to access the Camera through its Web-based Utility, then proceed to "Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility." Figure 5-21: Wall Mount Option Figure 5-22: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 58 mm (2.28 inches) Figure 5-23: Wall-Mount Slots Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Placement Options 20 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera MultiCamera Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC. The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera's video. If the Wireless-B or G Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility has already been installed on your PC, Linksys recommends that you uninstall it before you install the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera MultiCamera Viewer & Recorder Utility (this Utility will also work with Wireless-B or G Internet Video Cameras). NOTE: To view video using a web browser, you must use Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher. The View Video feature will not work with Netscape. Netscape users should use the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility instead. Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 1. On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard, click the Install Viewer & Recorder Utility button. 2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Next button to proceed. Figure 6-1: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Screen Figure 6-2: Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Welcome Screen Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview 21 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 3. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To install the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility files in the default folder, click the Next button. To select a different folder, click the Change button and follow the on-screen directions. Figure 6-3: Choose Destination Location Screen 4. The Ready to Install the Program screen will appear. Click the Install button to begin the installation. Figure 6-4: Ready to Install the Program Screen 5. When the setup is complete, click the Finish button. To learn how to use the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, proceed to the next section, "Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility." To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to "Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service." Advanced users: If you want to use the Camera's Web-based Utility, go to "Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility." Figure 6-5: InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Installing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 22 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility After the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility icon will be displayed in two locations, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop's taskbar. NOTE: This Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility is backward-compatible with the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera, so you can use this Utility to control Wireless-G and Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on your network. There are two ways to open the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility: · Double-click the icon on your desktop (the icon acts as a shortcut) · Right-click the icon in the system tray, and then click Main Program. You will see the Utility's main screen. It is divided into three sections, Camera Status, Camera functions, and viewing windows for Channels 1-8 of the Utility. (To view different windows, use the scroll bar on the right.) Camera functions include finding or deleting Cameras, changing Camera settings, scheduling recordings, accessing saved files, and configuring the motion detection settings. To configure the Utility settings, click the Utility Settings button. To get help information, click the ? button in the upper right-hand corner. To minimize the Utility, click the ­ button in the upper right-hand corner. To exit the Utility, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Figure 6-6: Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon Camera Status This section lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detected. To view the video of a specific Camera, select a Camera. Drag and drop the Camera to a viewing window. CH. Displayed here is the Channel setting used by the Camera within the Utility. (The Utility offers up to eight channels.) Camera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera. AUDIO ON/OFF. The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera does not feature audio; however, other Cameras do. This displays he status of their audio transmissions. VIDEO ON/OFF. This indicates the status of the Camera's video transmissions. Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Figure 6-7: Main Screen 23 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Add Camera To add a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click Add Camera. The Add Camera screen will appear. There will be two tabs available, LAN and Internet. LAN The LAN screen shows the Cameras found on your local area network, along with the status information for each Camera. Cameras on LAN The Utility will search for Cameras on the local area network and display a list in the Cameras on LAN box. To run a new search, click the Search button. For the Camera whose name is currently selected in the Cameras on LAN box, the following information will be displayed: Figure 6-8: Add Camera - LAN Screen Camera Data Camera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera. MAC Name. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Camera. Description. This is the information about the Camera that you entered. Address. Shown here is the Camera's IP address. Port Number. This is the port number the Camera uses for communication. Login. If you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you will need to enter them here in order to access the Camera. Name. Enter the login Name. Password. Enter the login Password. To add a Camera to the Utility's list, select the Camera you wish to add by clicking its name in the Cameras on LAN box. Then click the Add button. You will be notified when the Camera has been added. Click the OK button. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 24 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Internet, along with the status information for it. Test Results First, go to the Camera Data section. Enter the Camera's IP Address, Port Number, and login information (if required). Then click the Connect button to find the Camera. The following information will be displayed: Camera Data Camera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera. MAC Name. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Camera. Description. This is the information about the Camera that you entered. Address. Shown here is the Camera's IP address or SoloLink DDNS address. Figure 6-9: Add Camera - Internet Screen Port Number. This is the port number the Camera uses for communication. Login. If you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you will need to enter them here in order to access the Camera. Name. Enter the login Name. Password. Enter the login Password. To add the Camera to the Utility's list, click the Add button. If you wish to clear a Camera, click the Clear button. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 25 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera View Video The Camera Status section lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detected. To view the video of a specific Camera, select a Camera. Drag and drop the Camera to a Channel (viewing) window. Double-click the viewing window if you want to make the viewing window larger, record, play, stop, take pictures, or zoom. (For Cameras with audio, you can also raise or lower the volume.) To close this viewing window, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Icon Function If you want to record the current video, click this icon. If you want to play the current video, click this icon. If you want to freeze the current frame of video or stop recording, click this icon. To take a snapshot of the current frame of video, click this icon. Figure 6-10: View Video Screen A digital zoom feature is available. To zoom in on a section of the window, click this icon. Then use your mouse to select the section you want to magnify. Click the icon again to disable the zoom feature. For Cameras that feature audio, click this icon to turn audio on or off. (The Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera does not feature audio.) For Cameras that feature audio, click this bar and move its endpoint to raise or lower the volume. This indicates the Channel setting used by the Camera within the Utility. (You cannot use this icon to change the Camera's Channel setting; instead, you must return to the main menu. Drag and drop the Camera to a different viewing window with the Channel setting you want.) If you want to make the viewing window twice as large, click this icon. Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 26 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Delete Camera To delete a Camera, select its name in the Camera Status section, and click Delete Camera. When you are asked to confirm the deletion, click the OK button. Camera Settings To modify a Camera's settings, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Change Settings. Test Results Click the Test button to check the connection. The results will be displayed. If you need to change the Camera's network settings or login information, you can do so on this screen. Camera Data Camera Name. This is the name you gave to the Camera. MAC Name. Displayed here is the MAC address of the Camera. Description. This is the information about the Camera that you entered. Address. Enter the Camera's new IP address or SoloLink DDNS address. Port Number. Enter the new port number that the Camera uses for communication. Login. If you set up the Camera with a name and password, then you can change them here. Name. Enter the new login Name. Password. Enter the new login Password. Click the Save button to save the new settings. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Figure 6-11: Delete Camera Screen Figure 6-12: Change Settings Screen Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 27 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings To schedule recordings for a Camera, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Scheduled Recording. A list of scheduled recordings will appear. Frequency. Decide which days you want the Camera to record. Select the appropriate Frequency from the dropdown menu. Start Time. Select the time you want the recording to begin. Duration. Select how long you want the recording to be. After you have made your selections, click the Add button to save the new scheduled recording. To delete a scheduled recording, select the recording from the list, and click the Delete button. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. You may find it helpful to know how much memory is required to hold a video recording. The following table lists estimated bit rates and file sizes for a typical video recording at each available resolution and video. Figure 6-13: Scheduled Recordings Screen NOTE: In order for the scheduled recordings to occur, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC. Estimated Hard-Drive Memory Space Required for Video Recording per Hour Resolution 320 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 320 x 240 160 x 120 160 x 120 160 x 120 160 x 120 160 x 120 Quality Level Very High High Normal Low Very Low Very High High Normal Low Very Low Bit Rate 900kbps 500kbps 300kbps 120kbps 40kbps 800kbps 400kbps 200kbps 100kbps 40kbps File Size 430MB 330MB 240MB 230MB 225MB 380MB 270MB 230MB 220MB 210MB NOTE: The maximum length of a recording file is one hour. If a recording is more than one hour long, then multiple files will be saved. Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 28 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Saved Files To access the saved files of a Camera, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Saved Files. You have three types of files available: Recorded Videos, Motion Detection Videos, and Snapshot Pictures. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Recorded Files Click the Recorded Videos button, and the Recorded Files screen will appear and display a list of files, organized by Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time. Camera Name. This is the name of the Camera that was used. File Name. Displayed here is the name of the file. If it was an instant recording, the filename format is "LAN_R_(date)_(end time)". If it was a scheduled recording, the filename format is "LAN_(date)_(end time)". Start Time. This is the time the recording began. To play a recording, select the appropriate file and click the Play button. To delete a recording, select the appropriate file and click the Delete button. If the recorded file you want is not listed, click the Explore button to find it. To rename a recorded file, click the Explore button. After you have found the file, you can rename it. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Figure 6-14: Files Screen Motion Detection Files Click the Motion Detection Videos button, and the Motion Detection Files screen will appear and display a list of files, organized by Camera Name, File Name, and Start Time. (Click Motion Detection on the main menu to access the Motion Detection Settings screen). Camera Name. This is the name of the Camera that was used. File Name. Displayed here is the name of the file. Start Time. This is the time the recording began. To play a video, select the appropriate file and click the Play button. To delete a file, select the appropriate file and click the Delete button. If the file you want is not listed, click the Explore button to find it. To rename a file, click the Explore button. After you have found the file, you can rename it. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Figure 6-15: Recorded Files Screen NOTE: Use Windows Media Player 7 or higher to view your recordings. Figure 6-16: Motion Detection Files Screen 29 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Snapshots Click the Snapshot Pictures button, and a Windows Explorer window will appear and display the available SnapShot folders. The name of each folder is the MAC address of the Camera that took that folder's snapshots. Double-click a folder to see a list of its images. Motion Detection You can have video recorded when the Utility detects motion in a Camera's field of view. To configure these settings, select its name in the Camera List box, and click Motion Detection. A list of scheduled motion detection recordings will appear. Frequency. Decide which days you want the Camera to monitor its field of view for motion. Select the appropriate Frequency from the drop-down menu. Start Time. Decide what time you want the Camera to begin monitoring for motion. Select the time you want the video recording to begin. Duration. Select how long you want the Camera to monitor for motion. Sensitivity Level. You have a choice of motion sensitivity levels for the Camera. Select the appropriate level from the drop-down menu. 3 x 3 (default). By default, the Camera's field of view is split into nine sections (see the on-screen image). If you want it split into 16 sections, select 4 x 4. If you want it split into 25 sections, select 5 x 5. On the on-screen image depicting the Camera's field of view, click the sections you want monitored. The selected sections will be marked by a crisscross pattern. If you want to select all sections, click the Select All button. If you want to de-select all sections, click the Clear All button. To refresh the current image, click the Refresh Image button. After you have made your selections, click the Add button to save the new scheduled motion detection video. To delete a scheduled motion detection video, select the video from the list, and click the Delete button. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. NOTE: In order for the motion detection feature and its recordings to occur, the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility must be running on a networked PC. Figure 6-18: Motion Detection Settings Screen NOTE: To specify the maximum length for a single motion detection video recording, click the Utility Settings button on the main menu. Figure 6-17: Window Showing SnapShot Folders Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 30 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Utility Settings To configure the settings of the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility, click the Utility Settings button. The Utility Settings screen will appear. You can change the Directory, Recording Time Frame, Disk Allocation for Recording, and Start Info. settings on this screen. Directory You can specify the directories where the recordings, motion detection videos, and snapshots will be saved. Recording Directory. Instant and scheduled recordings will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Record. Click the ... button to designate a different directory. Motion Detection Directory. Motion detection video recordings will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Motion. Click the ... button to designate a different directory. Snapshot Directory. Snapshots will be saved in this directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Internet Video Camera\Snapshot. Click the ... button to designate a different directory. Recording Time Frame You can specify the maximum length of motion detection and instant recordings. Maximum time frame for Motion Detection Recording. This is the maximum length of time the Utility will record when motion is detected. (To configure the Motion Detection settings, click Motion Detection on the main menu.) The default is 1 min. To change the default, select the maximum length of time you want from the dropdown menu. Maximum time frame for Instant Recording. This is the maximum length of time the Utility will record when you click the Instant Recording icon on the viewing window of a Camera. The default is 10 min. To change the default, select the maximum length of time you want from the drop-down menu. Figure 6-19: Utility Settings Screen Disk Allocation for Recording You can designate how much hard disk space you want to use for recording. Total Space. This is the total amount of space available on the hard drive of the PC running this Utility. Total Space and Available Space. This is the amount of space available for recording. Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 31 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Enable Disk space limit. If you want to limit the amount of disk space available for recording, click the checkbox. Enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Maximum field. Of the total amount of disk space available for recording, you can designate the amount of space available for motion detection recordings. Enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Motion Detection Recording Space field. Of the total amount of disk space available for recording, you can designate the amount of space available for instant and scheduled recordings, enter the maximum number of megabytes in the Instant/Scheduled Recording Space field. If the hard drive runs out of space, the Utility has two options. it can overwrite the oldest files or stop recording. Select the option you want, Overwrite oldest file or Stop recording. Start Info. You can designate when and how you want the Utility to launch. Launch Viewer & Recorder utility on Windows startup. If you want the Utility to launch when Windows starts up, click the checkbox. Auto start video streaming when utility starts. If you want video to automatically begin streaming when the Utility launches, click the checkbox. After you have made your changes, click the Save button to save the new settings. To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. To close this screen, click the X button in the upper right-hand corner. To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to "Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service." If you want to use the Camera's Web-based Utility, go to "Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility." Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility 32 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Overview This chapter will briefly discuss the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, explain how to set up your SoloLink account, and describe how to register additional Cameras on your SoloLink account. You need only one SoloLink account. Once you have set up your account, you can register additional Cameras, one at a time, through each Camera's Web-based Utility. This way each Camera can take advantage of the SoloLink DDNS Service. Introduction The SoloLink DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Service lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. The instructions in this chapter will guide you through the setup needed for use of the SoloLink DDNS Service. For the most current information about the SoloLink DDNS Service, visit www.linksys.com/sololink. For a free, 90-day trial period of your SoloLink account, use the Access ID Card included with the Camera. You may want to use the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service if one of the following applies to you: Dynamic IP Address - Your Internet service assigns you a dynamic IP address. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) assign a new IP address to your connection from time to time (for security purposes), or whenever you disconnect and reconnect. The SoloLink service keeps track of your network's address, even when it changes, so you can "find" the Camera. Convenience - There are a couple of ways the SoloLink service can be convenient. If you have a static IP address, you can use the SoloLink service to enter a "name" and port number for remote access of the Camera via the Internet. There's no need to type an entire IP address. For example, you can give a Camera a "name" such as cam1.myhouse.ourlinksys.com. Also, some DDNS services require your PC to continuously run software that lets them keep track of your IP address. If your PC isn't powered on when your IP address changes, you won't be able to find the Camera on the Internet. The SoloLink service keeps track of where the Camera is. Figure 7-1: SoloLink Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 1. On the Welcome or Congratulations screen of the Setup Wizard, click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button. Figure 7-2: SoloLink Welcome Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Overview 33 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 2. This screen explains why you would want to use the SoloLink DDNS Service if your network is using a dynamic IP address. Click the Next button. Figure 7-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address Screen 3. This screen explains why you would find the SoloLink DDNS Service convenient if you would prefer to access the Camera using a name rather than a series of numbers (its IP address). Click the Next button. Figure 7-4: SoloLink for Convenience Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 34 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Verify that your PC and Camera are connected to the network and the Camera is configured properly. Click Next. Figure 7-5: Check Connections Screen 5. This screen displays a list of Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network and their status information. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently setting up. Click Next. Figure 7-6: Cameras Found Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 35 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6. To ensure security, you will be asked to enter a user name and password before you can access the Camera. If you have not changed the Camera's user name and password, then enter admin in the User name and Password fields (admin is the default). Then click OK. Figure 7-7: Login Screen 7. Your web browser will automatically start up, and the SoloLink DDNS screen of the Camera's Web-based Utility will appear. Click New User ? - Click here to Register. Figure 7-8: SoloLink DDNS Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 36 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 8. Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Click Continue. Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection Screen 9. On the Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service screen, click Set up a NEW Account. Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 37 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 10. On the Sign Up screen, enter the Access ID for your free trial offer. It is provided on the Promotion Card included with the Camera. (If you don't have an Access ID, then leave the Access ID field blank.) Then enter your account and user information. Enter a Username and Password for your account. Enter the Password again in the Confirm Password field. Complete the following required fields: First Name, Last Name, Phone, and Email. You can also enter your postal address and choose to receive updates by e-mail. Then click Continue. Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 38 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 11. Review your information on the Confirmation screen. If the new settings are correct, click Continue. Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen 12. On the Select a Location ID screen, enter a Location ID, which can be a name describing your network's location. It will be combined with the Camera's Device Name and ourlinksys.com to create a convenient URL you can use to access the Camera. Click Continue. Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 39 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 13. On the Confirm your Location ID screen, verify that the Location ID is correct. Then click Continue. Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen 14. On the Payment screen, choose one of two payment plans, Bill me now or Bill me later. (If you did not enter an Access ID, then you have one choice, Bill me now.) If you click Bill me later, go to step 15. If you click Bill me now, you will see a screen asking for billing information. Follow the on-screen instructions and then go to step 15. Figure 7-15: Payment Screen 15. Read the Terms of Service agreement on the Verification screen. Click Create Account to accept the terms of service. Figure 7-16: Verification Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 40 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 16. On the Create Links screen, click Continue. The SoloLink DDNS Service will send your account information to the Camera. Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen 17. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully registered your account. Click OK. At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen, click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account. Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 41 Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 18. A confirmation page will display the link or address you will use to access the Camera and the port number the SoloLink DDNS Service will use to find the Camera. Click Continue. Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen 19. A pop-up screen will inform you that you have successfully set up the SoloLink DDNS Service for the Camera. Click OK. NOTE: Make sure you set up the port forwarding feature on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to access the Camera. Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Screen Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 42