Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 1
®
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Internet Video Camera
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WVC54G
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 2
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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera has been designed to
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 3
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 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 6 Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone 6 Camera LEDs 6 Camera Head 6 Camera Ports 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup 8 Overview 8 Connection to a Wired Network for Setup 8 Co
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 4
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility 42 Overview 42 How to Access the Web-based Utility 42 View Video 42 Setup 43 Help 54 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions 56 Frequently Asked Questions 59 Appendix B: Wireless Security 62 Security Precautions 62 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 62 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 64 Appendix D: Windows Help 65 Appendix E: Glossary 66 Appendix F: Specifications
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 5
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone 6 Figure 3-2: Camera LEDs 6 Figure 3-3: Camera Head 6 Figure 3-4: Camera Ports 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter 8 Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen 10 Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup Screen 10 Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Screen 11 Figure 5-4: Login Screen 11 Figure 5-5: Basic Settings Screen 11 Figure 5-6: Network Settings Screen 12
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 6
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 6-6: Setup Complete Screen 18 Figure 6-7: Viewer & Recorder Utility Icon 19 Figure 6-8: Main Screen 19 Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN Screen 20 Figure 6-10: Camera Added Successfully Screen 20 Figure 6-11: Find Camera from Internet Screen 21 Figure 6-12: Change Settings Screen 21 Figure 6-13: Delete Camera Screen 22 Figure 6-14: Confirm Deletion of Camera Screen 22 Figure 6-15: View Video Screen 23 Figure 6-16: Recording Icon Screen 23 Figure 6-17: Sched
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 7
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 7-11: Sign Up Screen 35 Figure 7-12: Confirmation of New Settings Screen 36 Figure 7-13: Select a Location ID Screen 36 Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID Screen 37 Figure 7-15: Payment Screen 37 Figure 7-16: Verification Screen 37 Figure 7-17: Create Links Screen 38 Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Screen 38 Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Screen 39 Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Screen 39 Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information 40 Figu
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 8
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Figure 8-16: Device Removal Screen 50 Figure 8-17: Find Available Port Screen 51 Figure 8-18: Status Screen 52 Figure 8-19: Options Screen 53 Figure 8-20: Administrator Help 54 Figure 8-21: Upgrade Firmware Screen 55 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Screen 64
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 9
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys 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
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 10
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 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 Wireless-G Internet Video Camera This chapter describes the physical features of the Camera. Chapter 4:
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 11
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: W
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 12
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each LAN (Local Area Network): the computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and other devices, such as computers and networking products peripherals, in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless that make up the n
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 13
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera will also communicate with network adapters, such as the Wireless-B and Wireless-G Notebook Adapters (model numbers WPC11 and WPC54G) for your laptop computers, Wireless-B and Wireless-G PCI Adapters (model numbers WMP11 and WMP54G) for your desktop PCs, and Wireless-B and Wireless-G USB Adapters (model numbers WUSB11 and WUSB54G) for your computers when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking opt
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 14
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone The Camera has a LCD screen that indicates the Camera’s current IP address and whether it is a fixed or dynamic address. If the Camera uses a fixed IP address, then the screen will display the word “FIXED.” If the Camera uses a dynamic IP address, then the screen will display the word “DHCP.” The built-in microphone is located approximately one inch below
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 15
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-4: Camera Ports The Camera features three ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter. MIC IN The MIC IN port is where you will connect the 2.5 mm input jack of your external microphone (optional). ETHERNET The ETHERNET port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Camera will erase RESET The RESET button is what you will press if you n
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 16
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G 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 for your setup. 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. Attach the antenna. 2. Connect the Ethernet network cable to your
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 17
Wireless-G Internet Video 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 Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the Ready and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the 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 vers
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 18
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Setup Wizard The 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:\wvc54g.exe (if “D” is the letter of your
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 19
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-G Internet Video Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted. 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 Web-based Utility later. Click the Next button. Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Screen 5. For security purposes, you will be asked to en
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 20
Wireless-G Internet Video Camera 7. If your network has a DHCP server, such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic Configuration- DHCP radio button. 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 5-6: Network Settings Screen 8. If you selected Automatic Configuration-DHCP in step 7, then proceed to step 9. If you selected Static IP Address, then the IP Settings screen will appear. Enter an IP
