Status lights – WiLife V2.5 User Manual

Page 121

Advertising
background image

Troubleshooting

WiLife User Guide

107

Maintenance Problem

Solution

I am unable to see my site or
cameras from WiLife Online
account

To view your cameras remotely you need four items: proper Command Center
configuration, an active WiLife Online account, Internet connectivity, and a compatible
remote device. Check the following items:

• Ensure that you have created a WiLife Online account by registering at

www.wilife.com

.

• Verify that your account name (e-mail address) and password match those used to

create your account.

• Test your account information accuracy by going to the Setup > Remote dialog and

clicking the Apply Changes button.

• Test your internet connection from your device by opening an Internet browser on the

device and going to the

www.wilife.com

site.

• Test the compatibility of your Internet Browser or Cell Phone by reviewing our

documented system requirements.

Status Lights

We incorporated Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as part of our design for the WiLife Camera, Power Supply, and

USB receiver to make it easy to quickly diagnose many problems.

C

AMERA

S

TATUS

L

IGHTS

There are six status lights (LEDs) on the camera in various locations. Point the camera lens toward you with the

three green LEDs on the right-hand side to read the following table.

LED

Description

Top Green

Flashes when the camera captures a video frame

Middle Green

Flashes when the camera encodes a video frame

Bottom Green

Flashes when the camera sends a video frame to Command Center

Front Red

On when camera has power and flashes when it detects motion. Note that you
can disable this LED from the advanced camera setup

Bottom Green

Located near the network connector, the green light is on when the camera has
successfully started its internal software

Bottom Amber

Also located near the network connector, the amber light flashes when it sends
data over the network. It flashes slowly when communicating with the power
supply only and quickly when sending data to the Command Center application

P

OWER

S

UPPLY

S

TATUS

L

IGHTS

There are five status lights on the WiLife Camera power supply.

LED

Description

Top Green

Steady green when power supply has power

Middle Green

Steady green when the power supply is connected to the HomePlug network

Bottom Green

Flashes when sending and receiving data to the camera

Bottom Green

Located near the network connector, the green light is on when the camera has
successfully linked to the camera

Bottom Amber

Also located near the network connector, the amber light flashes when sending
and receiving data to the camera. It flashes slowly when communicating with the

Advertising