Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
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 ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
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...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
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: Conn...
Page 7 - Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen
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 Scr...
Page 8 - Figure 8-16: New User Registration Screen
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...
Page 9 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome 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-containe...
Page 10 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? 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: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Camera’s applications and this Use...
Page 12 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Introduction
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkIntroduction 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 devic...
Page 14 - Camera LED
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera LED 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...
Page 15 - Camera Ports; Camera Stand
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera Ports 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. ETHERNET The ETHERNET port is where you will ...
Page 16 - Overview; Connection to a Wired Network for Setup
8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupOverview 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 th...
Page 17 - Moving the Camera to a Different Network
9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupMoving the Camera to a Different Network 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 ...
Page 18 - Setup Wizard
10 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup Wizard 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 yo...
Page 27 - Placement Options; Stand Option
19 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement Options 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...
Page 28 - Wall Mount Option
20 Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement Options 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. ...
Page 31 - Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility; Camera Status
23 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Using the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility After the Multi-Camera Viewer &...
Page 32 - Add Camera
24 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Add Camera To add a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click Add Camera ....
Page 34 - View Video
26 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera View Video The Camera Status section lists all of the Cameras the Utility has detect...
Page 35 - Delete Camera; Camera Settings
27 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Delete Camera To delete a Camera, select its name in the Camera Status section, and ...
Page 36 - Scheduled Recordings
28 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings To schedule recordings for a Camera, select its name in the Cam...
Page 37 - Saved Files
29 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Saved Files To access the saved files of a Camera, select its name in the Camera Lis...
Page 38 - Motion Detection
30 Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Snapshots Click the Snapshot Pictures button, and a Windows Explorer window will app...
Page 41 - Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLinkTM DDNS Service; Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service
33 Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceOverview Compact Wireless-G 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 describ...
Page 51 - SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras
43 Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 20. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Go to ww...
Page 54 - Icon
46 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityView Video Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera View Video Follow these instructions to view the Camera’s video. 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. 2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-i...
Page 55 - Setup
47 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Click the Setup tab on the Welcome screen to alter the Camera’s settings. A login screen will pop up. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (th...
Page 58 - Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording
50 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Image The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’s video settings. Video Settings Resolution . Select the resolution you want for viewing or recording the Camera’s ...
Page 60 - Administrator
52 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Administrator Use this screen to change the administrator login settings, restore factory defaults, and upgrade firmware. Login Changing the default name and password is...
Page 61 - Users
53 Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetup Compact Wireless-G 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, ...
Page 69 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
61 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Compact Wireless-G 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 t...
Page 71 - Frequently Asked Questions
63 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 10. I already set up my SoloLink DDNS account, but I can’t access the Camera from a remote location. Follow these instructions:• When you enter the Camera’s domain name, make sure it is in this format: ...
Page 74 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
66 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they r...
Page 77 - Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
69 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Camera's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administrator tab. Follow these instructions: To upgrade the firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Go to www.linksys.com and d...
Page 78 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
70 Appendix D: Windows Help Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix D: Windows Help Almost 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 t...
Page 85 - Appendix F: Specifications
77 Appendix F: Specifications Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports One 10/100 Auto Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) port, Power port Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, UPnP (Discovery only) Button One Reset...
Page 87 - Appendix G: Warranty Information
79 Appendix G: Warranty Information Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship un...
Page 88 - Appendix H: Regulatory Information
80 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Compact Wireless-G 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 r...
Page 91 - Appendix I: Contact Information
83 Appendix I: Contact Information Compact Wireless-G 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 ...