Frequently asked questions, Troubleshooting – Cisco WVC80N User Manual

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Appendix A

Troubleshooting

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Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera

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

Power Management

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