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Set Sensitivity Area
Set Sensitivity Area
If you want to specify the sensitivity
area settings for motion detection, click this button to
display the
Set Sensitivity Area
window. The
Set Sensitivity
Area
window lets you specify the area of the video screen
that is used to detect motion. This is either the full screen,
or up to three user-defined custom areas within the full
screen.
Set Sensitivity Area
NOTE:
In order to set the Camera’s sensitivity
area, you will need to access the Web-based
utility using Internet Explorer 6 or higher.
The following fields appear on the left side of the
Set
Sensitivity Area
window for each sensitivity area. Specify
the settings as needed, then click
Apply
.
Full Screen or Window 2-4
This is the name of the
sensitivity area, either
Full screen
by default, or if
Setting Custom Area
is selected,
Window 2
,
Window 3
,
or
Window 4
(custom areas). To change a custom
area name to a more appropriate name, such as
Front
Door
, enter the new name in this field.
Setting Custom Area
To specify custom area(s) within
the full screen, check this box, then configure up to
three custom sensitivity areas. By default only one
area,
Window 2
, is selected. To create an additional
area, check the box next to its name. You can move
or resize each area as needed. Custom areas may also
overlap.
Threshold
Slide this to the left to reduce the area’s
sensitivity, or to the right to increase sensitivity.
New Motion Trigger Schedule
This section allows you to create a schedule that
determines when motion detection will be active. To do
this, you define one or more “trigger” events, or periods
during which motion detection will be in effect. For each
trigger event, fill in the following fields.
Trigger Motion Detection
Specify how often this trigger
event occurs:
Every day
,
Weekdays (Mon - Fri)
, or on
specific days of the week (
Sunday
to
Saturday
).
Start Time and End Time
Specify the start and end times
for the event.
Add
Click
Add
to add the new event to the schedule.
Clear
Click
Clear
to clear the schedule of all events.
Delete
To delete an event from the
Schedule List
, select
the event, then click
Delete
.
Schedule List
This displays all of the scheduled trigger
events that you have defined and saved. It is empty by
default.
To save your changes, click
Apply
. To cancel any unsaved
changes, click
Cancel
. To get additional information about
the screen’s features, click
Help
.
Setup > Recording
The
Setup > Recording
screen allows you to record video
to Samba compatible devices such as your Mac or PC’s
shared folder, or to a NAS (network-attached storage) on
your network.
Setup > Recording
Enable
Check this box to enable the Camera’s recording
features.
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Browse
Click
Browse
to select the Samba server where
your video files will be saved. Browse to the location
where you wish to save your video files and click
Apply
.
Browse
Samba Server
This displays the address of your Samba
server.
Upload Path
This displays the upload path to your Samba
server. Your saved video files are found in this directory.
User Name
Enter your Samba server user name here.
Password
Enter your Samba server password here.
File Name Prefix
The contents of this field are added as
a prefix to each of the saved video filenames. The default
value is
record
.
Maximum Duration
Select the number of minutes of
video each saved recording file will contain. This value
must be between 1 and 120 minutes. The default value
is
10
.
Enable adding timestamp to files
Check this box to
enable adding a timestamp to the end of your saved video
files. The format is yy:mm:dd:hh:mm.
Start Recording now/Define Recording Schedule
To
enable immediate recording, select
Start Recording now
.
To enable scheduled recording, select
Define Recording
Schedule
. Specify the start and end times using the
dropdown menus in the
Start at
and
Stop at
fields.
Setup > Status
The
Setup > Status
screen allows you to view the Camera’s
status information and log.
Setup > Status
System Status
Firmware Version
The version of the current firmware
installed.
MAC Address
The MAC Address of the Camera is
displayed here.
Camera Name
The name you gave to the Camera is
displayed here.
Description
Information about the Camera, such as
location, is displayed here.
Date/Time
The current date and time are shown here.
Network
Network Type
The wireless network’s mode is shown
here.
IP Version
The IP version in use is displayed here.
IP Address
The Camera’s IP Address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask
The Camera’s Subnet Mask is shown here.
Gateway
The Camera’s Gateway address is displayed
here.
Wireless
SSID
The wireless network’s SSID or name is shown here.
Domain
The wireless network’s region is displayed here.
Channel No
The wireless network’s channel setting is
displayed here.
Security
The wireless network’s encryption level is
displayed here.
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Log
System Log
This shows the Camera’s activities. To empty
the log, click
Clear Log
.
To get the Camera’s most up-to-date information, click
Refresh
. To get additional information about the screen’s
features, click
Help
.
Help
Through the
Help
screen, you’ll find links to additional
resources for the Camera and its Utility. If you select the
Help
tab directly from the
Welcome
screen, then you will
see the
User Help
screen and will only be able to access
these resources. If you first log in to access the Camera’s
Setup and then select the
Help
tab, you will see the
Administrator Help
screen and will be able to restore
factory defaults and upgrade the Camera’s firmware.
Setup > Help
Setup
Click any of the topics in the bar on the left to
get help information.
Linksys Support Page - Download Latest Viewer/
Recorder Utility
Click this link to download the most
recent version of the Camera Utility from the Linksys
website,
www.linksysbycisco.com
.
Click here to learn how to configure Port Forwarding
in your Linksys Router
If you are going to use the
DDNS Service, you need to set up port forwarding
on your router. For instructions on how to configure
a Linksys router, click this link. If you have a different
router, refer to your router’s documentation.
Adobe
website
(software
for
viewing
PDF
documents)
If you do not have Adobe Acrobat
Reader, click this link to download it.
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Appendix A
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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 the installation and operation of the
Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera. Read
the description below to solve your problems. If you
can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at
www.linksysbycisco.com.
Common Problems and Solutions
I can’t view the Camera’s video using Internet Explorer.
Make sure the OCX plug-in was correctly installed.
If you’re not sure, re-install the plug-in by following
these instructions
On the
Welcome
screen of the Camera’s Web-
based Utility, click
View Video
.
A screen mentioning a security warning about
an OCX plug-in will appear. Click
Yes
to allow the
plug-in to be installed.
You should then be able to view the Camera’s
streaming video.
If you still cannot view the video, make sure you
have the rights to install the plug-in in your PC’s
Internet Explorer. If not, log into your computer as an
administrator and install the plug-in.
Then you can check if the OCX plug-in has been
installed. Follow these instructions:
From Internet Explorer, go to
Tools
and
Internet
Options
.
On the General screen, click
Settings
under
Temporary Internet files
.
Click
View Objects
. You should see a file named
NetCamPlayerWeb Control installed.
The OCX plug-in is installed in Internet Explorer, but I
cannot view any video.
Make sure Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is
installed. Then delete the OCX plug-in by following
these instructions:
From Internet Explorer, go to
Tools
and
Internet
Options
.
On the General screen, click
Settings
under
Temporary Internet files
.
Click
View Objects
.
You should see a file named NetCamPlayerWeb
Control installed. Delete this file from the list.
The next time you click
View Video
from the web
browser, you will be prompted to re-install the
OCX plug-in.
When powering on the Camera, I can’t immediately
access the Camera from my computer.
Make sure the Camera’s LED is continuously lit. When it
is flashing, the Camera is initializing.
I’m not able to play my recording video files.
Make sure you have Microsoft Windows Media Player
7 or higher. If you don’t, you can download the latest
version from www.microsoft.com.
I have two Cameras and see two WVC80Ns listed in my
Camera Utility. When I click to view both Cameras, I see
the video of only one Camera.
Make sure that the Cameras have different camera or
device names. You can change this by using the Web-
based Utility or running the Setup Wizard. If you use
the Web-based Utility, log in and click the Setup tab.
Then on the Basic screen, change the Camera Name.
When I view video remotely via the Internet, the video is
very slow.
Video performance is greatly affected by your Internet
connection speed. You can lower the Camera’s image
quality to speed up the video. Through the Camera’s
Web-based Utility, click the
Setup
and
Image
tabs, and
then lower the image quality on the Image screen.
I cannot access the Setup tab of the Camera’s Web-based
Utility.
Make sure you have administrator rights. Only an
administrator can change the Camera’s settings.
I want to access the Camera when I’m away from home,
but somehow I can’t connect.
If your network uses a dynamic IP address supplied
by your ISP, then the IP address you use to reach the
Camera will change as well. You need to use the TZO
DDNS Service, so you can access the Camera using its
domain name while the service keeps track of the IP
address changes. To set up a Dynamic Domain Name
Service (DDNS) account, click the Setup tab of the
Camera’s Web-based Utility, then click the
Options
tab. Then configure the settings in the DDNS section
of the screen.
Important: To allow remote access to the Camera, you
will also have to use the port forwarding feature on
your network router.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape
Navigator?
The Camera is designed for computers running a
Windows operating system and Internet Explorer 5.5
or higher. You cannot view video on a Macintosh. If
you only have Netscape, you can view video using the
Camera Utility. See “Chapter 3: Installing and Using the
Camera Utility.”
Can I directly connect the Camera to wired and wireless
networks at the same time?
No. Before powering on the Camera, you should
decide if you want to connect the Camera to a wireless
network via an access point or to a wired network. If
your wireless and wired networks are bridged, then
you can access the Camera from any networked
computer, but the Camera must be directly connected
to only one of the networks.
To connect the Camera to a wireless network, power
on the Camera with no network cable attached.
The Camera will be ready for use when the LED is lit
continuously.
To connect the Camera to a wired network, connect
the network cable to the Camera, and then power it
on. The Camera will be ready for use when the LED is
lit continuously.
Can I install the Camera outdoors?
No, the Camera was not designed for outdoors usage.
I’ve recorded video for a few hours. Why do I see multiple
files saved on my computer?
The recording function saves video in chunks; each
chunk is a maximum of one hour in duration. For
example, if you have recorded five continuous hours,
then you will see five files saved on your computer.
This keeps files from getting too large.
Do I need to install the Linksys Multi-Camera Viewer and
Recorder Utility?
Installation is optional. You can view video using
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. If you don’t
want to use the recording function, then you don’t
need to install the Multi-Camera Viewer and Recorder
Utility.
Can I specify who gets to view the Camera’s video?
Yes. Access the Camera’s Web-based Utility, and click
the Setup tab. After you log in, click the Users tab.
You will be able to restrict access to users you have
entered in the database. See “Chapter 4: Advanced
Configuration with the Web-based Utility.”
Can I add a time stamp to the video?
Yes. Access the Camera’s Web-based Utility, and
click the Setup tab. After you log in, click the Image
tab. You will be able to add a time stamp as well as
descriptive text to the video. See “Chapter 4: Advanced
Configuration with the Web-based Utility.”
How many users can view the Camera’s video at the
same time?
Users at four different PCs can simultaneously view the
Camera’s video.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The
802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware
from
different
manufacturers
to
communicate,
provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b
standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data
transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of
2.4GHz.
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks.
The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking
hardware
from
different
manufacturers
to
communicate, provided that the hardware complies
with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard
states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an
operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
What is the IEEE 802.11n standard?
It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks.
The 802.11n standard allows wireless networking
hardware
from
different
manufacturers
to
communicate, provided that the hardware complies
with the 802.11n standard. The 802.11n standard
states a maximum data transfer rate of 600Mbps and
an operating frequency of 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b
functions:
CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
Multi-Channel Roaming
Automatic Rate Selection
RTS/CTS feature •Fragmentation
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