Linksys WVC54GCA - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility
22 Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera
Setup > Basic
The Setup > Basic screen appears when you click the Setup
tab or Advanced Configuration on the Welcome screen.
The Setup > Basic screen allows you to alter the Camera’s
Device settings, Network settings, Wireless settings, and
Security settings.
Setup > Basic Screen
Edit the settings on this screen as needed. Then, to save
your changes, click Apply. To cancel any unsaved changes,
click Cancel. To get additional information about the
screen’s features, click Help.
Device Settings
Camera Name • You may assign the Camera any name
up to 15 characters long. Unique, memorable names
are helpful, especially if you use multiple Cameras on
the same wireless network.
Description • Enter information about the Camera in
this field. You can enter up to 32 characters.
LED Operation • This feature allows you to enable or
disable the Camera’s LED.
Current Date/Time • This displays the Camera’s current
date and time. If it is incorrect, click Sync with PC to
use your computer’s date and time.
Time Zone • Select the time zone for the Camera’s
location.
Adjust for Daylight Saving Time • Select this to adjust
the Camera’s current time for Daylight Saving Time.
NOTE: You must unselect this option when
Daylight Saving Time finishes.
Network Settings
Configuration Type • If you want to automatically
assign the Camera an IP address from a DHCP server,
then select Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP)
(default). If you want to assign the Camera a static IP
address, then select Fixed IP Address, and complete
the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS and
Secondary DNS fields.
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS, •
Secondary DNS Complete these fields if you want
to assign the Camera a static IP address. You need to
enter at least one DNS address.
Wireless Settings
SSID • Enter the network’s SSID or network name here.
Network Type • Select the network’s mode, Ad-hoc or
Infrastructure.
Channel No • If the Camera is set to Ad-hoc mode,
select its channel setting from the drop-down menu.
Security • Click Edit Security Settings to display the
Wireless Security screen.
Setup > Basic > Wireless Security
The Wireless Security screen is used to configure the
Camera’s wireless security settings to match your wireless
network settings. The settings are as follows.
Security Mode Select the wireless security mode used
by your wireless network:
Disable • (no wireless security)
WEP •
WPA/WPA2 Personal • .
The method selected determines which other fields are
displayed on the screen. The different security modes
and the fields that accompany them are described in
detail below.
D • isable
This option implements no security on your wireless
network. Data is not encrypted before transmission.
Wireless Security - Disable Security Mode
WEP •
WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as
secure as later methods such as WPA-Personal or WPA2
Personal. However, it is supported by all clients.