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Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup

Overview

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 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.

Connect the Ethernet network cable to your router, switch, or computer.

2.

Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the 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 power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is

solidly lit.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.”

NOTE:

You MUST connect the Camera to a PC,

router, or switch using the Ethernet network

cable BEFORE powering on the Camera.

Otherwise, the Camera will not function.

Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter

Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for Setup

Moving 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 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 power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is

solidly lit.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.”

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 power LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the LED is

solidly lit.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera.”

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Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

Setup 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 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:\wvc54gc.exe

(if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Setup

. Click the

Setup

button to begin the installation process.

Install Viewer & Recorder Utility

. To install the Camera’s Multi-Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility on your

PC, click

this button.

Setup SoloLink DDNS Service

. Click the

Setup SoloLink DDNS Service

button to configure and use

Linksys’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service.

User Guide

. Click this button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

Exit

. Click the

Exit

button to exit the Setup Wizard.

2.

To install the Camera, click the

Setup

button on the

Welcome

screen.

3.

After reading the License Agreement, click

Next

if you agree and want to continue the installation, or click

Cancel

to end the installation.

Figure 5-2: End User License Agreement Screen

Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen

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Setup Wizard

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4.

Connect the included network cable to your network router or switch. Click the

Next

button.

5.

Connect the other end of the network cable to the Camera’s ETHERNET port. Click the

Next

button.

Figure 5-3: Connect the Network Cable to the Router or

Switch Screen

Figure 5-4: Connect the Network Cable to the Camera Screen

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Setup Wizard

Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

6.

Plug the included power adapter into the Camera’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

Click the

Next

button.

7.

Make sure the LED is lit on the Camera’s front panel. If it is not lit, make sure the cables are properly

connected to the Camera. Click the

Next

button.

Figure 5-5: Power on the Camera Screen

Figure 5-6: Check the LED Screen

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