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Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup

Connecting the PTZ Internet Camera

Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup

1.

Make sure your computer has the following wireless settings:

•

SSID - linksys

•

Network Mode - Ad-Hoc

•

Channel - 6

•

WEP - Disabled

2.

Attach the antenna.

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.

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 Ready LED

flashes while the camera is initializing. The camera is ready for use when the Ready and

Wireless LEDs are solidly lit.

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 Ready LED

flashes while the camera is initializing. The camera is ready for use when the Ready and LAN

LEDs are solidly lit.

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Placement Options

Connecting the PTZ Internet Camera

Placement Options

There are two ways to place the camera. The first way is to place the camera horizontally on a

surface using the included stand. The second way is to mount the camera on a wall using an

optional wall mount stand. The wall mount is not supplied in the camera kit.

Stand Option

1.

The camera includes a camera Desktop Stand. Insert the bottom end of the camera into the

Stand.

2.

Place the camera, and adjust its aim accordingly.

Wall Mount Option

There is a standard stand (not included) that can be used to attach to the back of the camera

(1/4"x20 thread) to allow the camera to be mounted on a wall or ceiling.

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Audio Option

Connecting the PTZ Internet Camera

1.

Determine where you want to mount the camera. Attach the wall mount stand to the wall.

2.

Attach the camera to the wall mount.

3.

Adjust the camera’s aim accordingly.

Audio Option

If you want to use your own microphone instead of the camera’s built-in microphone, then

follow these instructions:

1.

Connect the 3.5 mm input jack of your microphone to the camera’s MIC IN port on its

bottom panel. The built-in microphone will automatically be disabled.

2.

Place the external microphone in an appropriate location.

If you want to use an optional external speaker with the camera, then follow these instructions:

1.

Connect the 3.5mm jack of your speaker to the camera’s SPKR OUT port on its bottom panel.

2.

Place the external speaker in an appropriate location.

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Upgrading Firmware

Upgrading Firmware

The camera ships with the firmware release of 1.0.0. The camera's firmware is upgraded

through the Web-based Utility's

Maintenance

tab. Follow these instructions:

1.

Download the firmware from Linksys’s website at

www.linksys.com

.

2.

Extract the file.

3.

Access the camera’s Web-based Utility, and click the

Maintenance

tab.

4.

On the

Maintenance

screen, click the

Firmware Upgrade

button.

5.

Click the

Browse

button to find the extracted file, and then double-click the filename.

6.

Click the

Start Upgrade

button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Click the

Cancel

button to cancel the firmware upgrade. For more information, click the

Help

button.

NOTE:

Linksys recommends that you upgrade the

camera’s firmware within your network; in other words,

use a computer within the camera’s local network. If you

attempt to upgrade the camera’s firmware from a remote

location—using a computer outside of the camera’s local

network—the upgrade may fail.

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Installing Software

Installing Software

Your Linksys Internet Camera comes with configuration software that you install on your

computer. Follow these steps to install the software.

1.

Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD doesn’t run automatically, go to

My Computer

and click on your CD-ROM drive.

2.

The Welcome screen will appear. Click the

Click Here to Start

button.

3.

The license agreement screen will appear, click

Next

if you agree and wish to proceed.