Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-B 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 © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-B 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 Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LEDs 6...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
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 Foun...
Page 6 - Figure 6-15: Scheduled Recordings in Progress
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 6-16: Files 2...
Page 7 - Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera
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 Passw...
Page 8 - Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B 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 ...
Page 9 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Internet Video Camera What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Camera’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapt...
Page 11 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Introduction
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkIntroduction 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 computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to con...
Page 13 - Camera LEDs; Camera Head
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video CameraCamera LEDs Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning. Ready Green. The Ready LED lights up when ...
Page 14 - Camera Ports
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video CameraCamera Ports Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera Ports The Camera features two ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. LAN The LAN port is where you will conne...
Page 15 - Overview; Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup
8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for SetupOverview Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for Setup Overview Before you set up the Camera, connect it to a wired or wireless network. Proceed to the appropriate section fo...
Page 16 - Moving the Camera to a Different Network
9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera for SetupMoving the Camera to a Different Network Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 3. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Camera’s Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the R...
Page 17 - Setup Wizard
10 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video CameraSetup Wizard Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation and c...
Page 23 - Placement Options; Stand Option; Wall Mount Option
16 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video CameraPlacement Options Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Placement Options There are three ways to place the Camera. The first way is to place the Camera horizontally on a surface, so it sits on four small rubber feet. The second wa...
Page 26 - Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility; Cameras
19 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility After the Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Viewer & Recorder ...
Page 27 - Find
20 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Find To find a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click the Find button. You will see the screen shown in Figure 6-...
Page 28 - Internet
21 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Internet, along with the status information for it. See Figure 6-10...
Page 29 - Delete
22 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera For the selected Camera, the following information will be displayed: Camera Info Camera Name . The name you gave to the Camer...
Page 30 - Resolution
23 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera View To view the video seen by a Camera, select the Camera by clicking its name in the Camera List box, and then click the Vie...
Page 31 - Scheduled Recordings in Progress; Play
24 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings in Progress From the Scheduled Recordings in progress section (see Figure 6-15), you can schedule recordi...
Page 32 - Recorded File Location
25 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Delete To delete a recording file, select it by clicking its Name, and then click the Delete button. Explore If the recording ...
Page 33 - Add
26 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Add To schedule a new recording, click the Add button. The screen shown in Figure 6-19 will appear. Camera . Select the Camera...
Page 35 - Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service; Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service
28 Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceOverview Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ 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...
Page 45 - SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras
38 Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 20. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/po...
Page 47 - View Video
40 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityOverview Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility Overview Use the Camera’s Web-based Utility to access and alter its settings. This chapter will describe eac...
Page 48 - Setup
41 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. 2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear (see Figure 8-3). To enable your computer to see the Camera’s video, clic...
Page 49 - Basic; Device Settings
42 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Basic The Basic screen, as shown in Figure 8-5, allows you to alter the Camera’s settings, including the network and wireless configuration. Device Settings Firmware Version . The versi...
Page 50 - Wireless Settings
43 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Wireless Settings SSID . Enter the network’s SSID or network name here. Network Type . Select the network’s mode, Infrastructure or Ad-hoc . Domain . Keep the default setting, USA . Cha...
Page 51 - Video Settings; Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording
44 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera To save your changes, click the Apply button. To clear the settings, click the Clear button. To exit this screen, click the Close button. To get additional information about the screen’...
Page 52 - Adjustments; Administrator
45 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Adjustments Brightness . Select Automatic if you want the Camera to adjust the brightness level automatically. Select Manual if you want to adjust the brightness level on this screen. T...
Page 53 - Users; User Access
46 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Users The Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users. User Access Allow access by . The default is All users . If you keep the default setting, then all users w...
Page 54 - SoloLink DDNS
47 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera SoloLink DDNS The SoloLink DDNS screen allows you to set up and configure your SoloLink DDNS Service. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a...
Page 55 - Status
48 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Status Registration Status . The status of the Camera’s registration is displayed here. To use the SoloLink DDNS service for the Camera, it must be registered with your SoloLink DDNS ac...
Page 57 - Log
50 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Status The Status screen allows you to view the Camera’s status information and log. Status Firmware Version . The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. ...
Page 58 - Options; UPnP
51 Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Advanced The Advanced screen allows you to alter the Camera’s e-mail alert features and UPnP configuration. Options You can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its v...
Page 61 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
54 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the insta...
Page 63 - Frequently Asked Questions
56 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-B Internet Video Camera The <Device Name> is the name you gave the Camera when you ran the Setup Wizard. The <Location ID> is the name you selected when you set up your SoloLink DDNS account. • If the Camera is set to DHCP...
Page 65 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; A Brief Overview
58 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityA Brief Overview Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data—in the form of files, emails, or messages—is transmitted over your wireless network, it is open to attacks. Wireless networking is inherently risky because i...
Page 66 - Passive Attacks
59 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camera But even WEP has its problems. WEP’s encryption algorithm is referred to as “simple”, which also means “weak”, because the technology that scrambles the wireless signal isn’t too hard to crack for a persistent hacke...
Page 67 - Active Attacks
60 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Active Attacks Hackers use Active Attacks for three purposes: 1) stealing data, 2) using your network, and 3) modifying your network so it's easier to hack in the next time. In an Active Attack, the hacker has gaine...
Page 71 - WEP Encryption
64 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Wireless-B Internet Video Camera The solution, then, is to segment your network up into multiple groups. If your network had 80 users and you used four WEP keys, a hacker would have access to only ¼ of your wireless network resources. In this way, ...
Page 72 - Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
65 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Camera's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys’s website at www.linksys.com . Then extract the file. 2. Acce...
Page 73 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
66 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows ...
Page 80 - Appendix F: Specifications
73 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 8011.b, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 1 x 10/100BaseT (RJ-45) LAN Connection Button 1 Reset Button Cabling Type RJ-45 LEDs Ready, Act/Link, LAN, Wireless Security Features User Authentication, WEP Enc...
Page 81 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
74 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“You”) that, for a period of one year, (the “Warranty Period”) Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and wor...
Page 82 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
75 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl...
Page 87 - Appendix I: Contact Information; Or fax your request in to:
80 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a produc...