Cisco WVC54GC User's Guide

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2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera• Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThis appendix explains how you ca

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkIntroductionCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkIntroductionA w

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraNotebook Adapters for your laptop computers, Wireless-

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera LEDCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 3: Getting to Know t

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera PortsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCamera PortsThe Camera fea

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupOverviewCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 4: Connecting the

9Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupMoving the Camera to a Different NetworkCompact Wireless-G Internet Video

10Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 5: Settin

11Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera4. Connect the in

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark

12Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera6. Plug the inclu

13Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera8. The screen dis

14Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera11. The Network S

15Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera13. The Mode Sett

16Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera15. Configure the

17Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera16. Review your s

18Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup WizardCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera18. After the fil

19Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement OptionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement Op

20Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPlacement OptionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWall Mount O

21Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityOverviewCompact Wireless-G In

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Ne

22Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityInstalling the Multi-Camera V

23Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

24Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

25Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

26Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

27Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

28Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

29Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

30Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

31Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service 33SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 43Chapter 8: Using th

32Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder UtilityUsing the Multi-Camera Viewer

33Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceOverviewCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™

34Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera2. This sc

35Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera4. Make su

36Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera6. To ensu

37Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera8. Make su

38Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera10. On the

39Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera11. Review

40Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera13. On the

41Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera16. On the

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Camera LED 6Figure 3-2: Camera Tilting Feature 6Figure 3-3: Reset Button 6Figure 3-

42Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSetup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS ServiceCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera18. A conf

43Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSoloLink Registration of Additional CamerasCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera20. Set u

44Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS ServiceSoloLink Registration of Additional CamerasCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera5. In the

45Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityOverviewCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 8: Using th

46Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityView VideoCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraView VideoFollow

47Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSetupClick the Setup t

48Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraBasicThe Basic screen

49Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraTo save your changes,

50Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraImageThe Image screen

51Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAdjustmentsColor Balan

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraFigure 5-22: Camera in Wall-Mounting Position 20Figure 5-23: Wall-Mount Slots 20Figure 6-1: Install Viewer &am

52Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAdministratorUse this

53Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraUsersThe Users screen

54Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSoloLink DDNSThe SoloL

55Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWAN Port. Enter the nu

56Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera3. In the WAN Port fie

57Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraOptionsThe Options scr

58Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraOtherUPnP. When enable

59Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilitySetupCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraStatusThe Status scree

60Chapter 8: Using the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based UtilityHelpCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraHelpThrough the Help sc

61Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraFigure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Screen 37Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen 38Figure 7-12: Confirma

62Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera4. I’m not able to play my recording video files.Mak

63Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera10.I already set up my SoloLink DDNS account, but I can

64Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraDo I need to install the Linksys Multi-Camera Viewer an

65Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraWhat IEEE 802.11g features are supported?The product su

66Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless

67Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSSID. There are several things to keep

68Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraImplementing encryption may have a neg

69Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Camera's firmware is upgraded through t

70Appendix D: Windows HelpCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix D: Windows HelpAlmost all wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Wind

71Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix E: Glossary802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maxi

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraFigure 8-15: SoloLink DDNS Screen 54Figure 8-16: New User Registration Screen 54Figure 8-17: Password Request

72Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraCable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which i

73Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraEncryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network pr

74Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraLAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.MAC (Media A

75Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraPreamble - Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic.RJ-45 (Register

76Appendix E: GlossaryCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use

77Appendix F: SpecificationsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix F: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 8

78Appendix F: SpecificationsCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraRecord File Format ASFBrightness Auto/Manual AdjustmentDimensions 3.54" x 4.0

79Appendix G: Warranty InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix G: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that

80Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix H: Regulatory InformationFederal Communication Commission Interfe

81Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraINDUSTRY CANADAThe use of this device in a system operating either partial

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Linksys Compact Wirele

82Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraSOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTTHIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AND CISCO-

83Appendix H: Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILI

84Appendix I: Contact InformationCompact Wireless-G Internet Video CameraAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for in