Linksys WVC54GCA-RM User Guide - Page 23

Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration with the Web-based Utility 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. Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera 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. •• Disable 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. 22