Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

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Device Settings

Device ID This displays the ID for the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. This is used by the Setup Wizard and the Viewer and Recorder Utility to identify the Camera.

Camera Name Enter the preferred name for the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. It must not exceed 15 alphanumeric characters.

Description This field is used for entering a description, such as the location of the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Entering a description will help you identify the Camera. It must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters.

Current Date/Time It displays the current date and time. If it's not correct, Click the "Sync with PC" button to let the camera use the same date and time as PC's.

Time Zone Choose the time zone for your location from the drop-down list.
If your location is currently using Daylight Savings, enable the Adjust for daylight saving checkbox. You must UNCHECK this checkbox when Daylight Saving finishes.

LAN Settings

Configuration Type Select "Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP)" if your network has a DHCP server.
If you choose "Fixed IP Address", you must configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS.
IP Address – Assign an IP address that is unique to your local network. There's no need to purchase a separate IP address from your ISP.

Subnet Mask – The Subnet Mask (also known as IP Mask) must be the same as the Subnet Mask set on the other devices on your Ethernet (wired) network.

Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network's Gateway.

DNS - The Primary DNS address is required, while the Secondary DNS is optional. Use the same value(s) as the one(s) used by PCs on your LAN. Normally, your ISP will recommend a DNS.

Wireless Settings

SSID The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommends that you change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name of your choice.

Network Type Select Infrastructure mode if you are connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera to a network access point. Select Ad-Hoc mode if the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is connecting directly to a PC or notebook.

Channel No Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 13 (in Europe). All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.
Note: In Infrastructure mode, you cannot specify a channel setting on the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera to.

Security It displays the current security setting for Wirelesss connections.
Click the Edit Security Settings button to configure the security settings.

Device ID	This displays the ID for the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. This is used by the Setup Wizard and the Viewer and Recorder Utility to identify the Camera.
Camera Name	Enter the preferred name for the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. It must not exceed 15 alphanumeric characters.
Description	This field is used for entering a description, such as the location of the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. Entering a description will help you identify the Camera. It must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters.
Current Date/Time	It displays the current date and time. If it's not correct, Click the "Sync with PC" button to let the camera use the same date and time as PC's.
Time Zone	Choose the time zone for your location from the drop-down list. If your location is currently using Daylight Savings, enable the Adjust for daylight saving checkbox. You must UNCHECK this checkbox when Daylight Saving finishes.

SSID	The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommends that you change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name of your choice.
Network Type	Select Infrastructure mode if you are connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera to a network access point. Select Ad-Hoc mode if the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is connecting directly to a PC or notebook.
Channel No	Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 13 (in Europe). All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Note: In Infrastructure mode, you cannot specify a channel setting on the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera. It will automatically be configured to the station you are connecting the Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera to.
Security	It displays the current security setting for Wirelesss connections. Click the Edit Security Settings button to configure the security settings.