Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera WVC54GC User Manual

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The Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera WVC54GC is a self-contained unit designed to transmit live video over the internet. It allows monitoring of a location from any web browser. This camera operates independently, without requiring a connected PC, by utilizing its own web server for direct network connection via Wireless-G (802.11g) or 10/100 Ethernet cable.

The camera employs MPEG-4 video compression to deliver a high-quality video stream at resolutions up to 320x240. Its compact design and wireless capability enable flexible placement, either mounted on a wall or placed on a desktop using the included stand.

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• Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera (WVC54GC)
• ຮ່າງກາຍກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບ
• ພູ
• ຄູ່ມືຜູ້ໃຊ້ (ເອກະສານນີ້)
• Power Adapter
• ສາຍອີເທີເນັດ

ຮູບທີ 1: Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera WVC54GC. This image shows the front view of the camera, highlighting its compact design and lens.

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The WVC54GC camera is designed for ease of use and flexible monitoring. Key features include:

• Wireless-G Connectivity: Supports 802.11g for wireless network integration.
• ປະສົມປະສານ Web ເຊີບເວີ: Operates independently without a dedicated PC.
• MPEG-4 Video Compression: Provides high-quality video streams.
• ກວດຈັບການເຄື່ອນໄຫວ: Automatically sends email alerts with video clips upon detecting movement.
• ການເຂົ້າເຖິງຫຼາຍຜູ້ໃຊ້: Supports up to four simultaneous remote users.
• ການຈັດວາງແບບຍືດຫຍຸ່ນ: Can be wall-mounted or used with a desktop stand.
• ການເຂົ້າເຖິງໄລຍະໄກ: Accessible from outside your home network with proper router configuration and optional SoloLink domain service.

ຕັ້ງຄ່າ

This section outlines the general steps for setting up your Linksys WVC54GC camera. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, please refer to the comprehensive user manual included in your product package.

1. ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ທາງດ້ານຮ່າງກາຍ

1. ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ: Connect the provided power adapter to the camera's power input and then to a power outlet.
2. Initial Network Connection (Wired): For initial setup, it is recommended to connect the camera directly to your router or network switch using an Ethernet cable. This ensures a stable connection for configuration.

2. ການຕັ້ງຄ່າເຄືອຂ່າຍ

1. Accessing the Camera's Web ການໂຕ້ຕອບ: Once connected to your network, use a web browser on a Windows-based PC within the same network to access the camera's built-in web server. You may need to use a utility provided by Linksys (often on an included CD) to discover the camera's IP address.
2. ຕັ້ງຄ່າໄຮ້ສາຍ: Within the camera's web interface, navigate to the wireless settings. Select your wireless network (SSID), enter the security key (WPA/WPA2-PSK, WEP), and save the settings. After successful wireless configuration, you can disconnect the Ethernet cable.
3. Router Configuration for Remote Access: ເຖິງ view the camera feed from outside your home network, you will need to configure port forwarding on your router. Open an appropriate port (e.g., port 80 or a custom port) and forward it to the camera's IP address. Consult your router's manual for specific instructions on port forwarding.
4. Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Service: If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns a dynamic IP address, consider using a Dynamic DNS service (like SoloLink, if available) to access your camera using an easy-to-remember hostname instead of a changing IP address.

ໝາຍເຫດ: Ensure your router's firewall is configured to allow necessary traffic for the camera. For security, change the default administrator password immediately after initial setup.

ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

This section details how to operate your Linksys WVC54GC camera for monitoring and security purposes.

Viewໃນວິດີໂອສົດ

• Local Network Access: ເປີດ ກ web browser (preferably Internet Explorer for full functionality, as some older models may rely on ActiveX) on a Windows-based PC connected to the same network as the camera. Enter the camera's IP address or hostname into the browser's address bar.
• ການເຂົ້າເຖິງໄລຍະໄກ: If you have configured port forwarding and/or a DDNS service, you can access the camera from outside your home network by entering your public IP address (or DDNS hostname) followed by the configured port number (e.g., http://your.ddns.hostname:port).
• ເຂົ້າສູ່ລະບົບ: You will be prompted to enter the username and password for the camera. Use the credentials you set during the setup process.

ຄຸນນະສົມບັດຄວາມປອດໄພ

• ກວດຈັບການເຄື່ອນໄຫວ: Configure motion detection zones and sensitivity within the camera's web interface. When motion is detected, the camera can be set to automatically send email alerts with attached video clips to specified recipients.
• ບັນຊີຜູ້ໃຊ້: Create password-protected user accounts to manage access to the camera feed and settings. This allows you to control who can view the video and make changes.
• ການບັນທຶກວິດີໂອ: Some models may support recording video clips to a network location or an attached storage device (if applicable). Refer to the full user manual for specific recording capabilities.

ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your Linksys WVC54GC camera.

• ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ: Gently wipe the camera lens and exterior with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals, solvents, or abrasive cleaners, as these can damage the camera's finish or lens.
• ການອັບເດດເຟີມແວ: ກວດເບິ່ງການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ Linksys ເປັນໄລຍະ website for firmware updates. Keeping your camera's firmware up-to-date can improve performance, add new features, and address security vulnerabilities. Follow the instructions provided by Linksys carefully when performing firmware updates.
• ເງື່ອນໄຂສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ: Ensure the camera is operated within its specified temperature and humidity ranges. Avoid exposing the camera to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight for prolonged periods, or excessive moisture.
• ການຄຸ້ມຄອງສາຍໄຟ: Ensure all cables (power, Ethernet) are securely connected and not under strain. Avoid placing heavy objects on cables.

ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

This section provides solutions to common issues you might encounter with your Linksys WVC54GC camera.

No Video Feed / Cannot Access Camera

• ກວດ​ສອບ​ພະ​ລັງ​ງານ​: ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບເປີດຢູ່ ແລະ ອະແດບເຕີໄຟໄດ້ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ຢ່າງປອດໄພແລ້ວ.
• ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ເຄືອຂ່າຍ: Verify that the camera is properly connected to your network, either via Ethernet or wirelessly. Check network cables and Wi-Fi signal strength.
• ທີ່ຢູ່ IP: Confirm the camera's IP address. Use the Linksys setup utility or check your router's connected devices list.
• ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ຂອງຕົວທ່ອງເວັບ: For older models, ensure you are using a compatible web browser, such as Internet Explorer, which may be required for ActiveX controls.
• ການຕັ້ງຄ່າ Firewall: Check your computer's and router's firewall settings to ensure they are not blocking access to the camera.
• Router Reboot: Try rebooting your router and then the camera.

Poor Video Quality / Dark Images

• ສະພາບແສງ: The WVC54GC performs best in well-lit environments. Poor lighting, especially at night, will result in dark or unclear images. This camera does not feature infrared night vision.
• ການຕັ້ງຄ່າຄວາມລະອຽດ: ກວດສອບການຕັ້ງຄ່າຄວາມລະອຽດວິດີໂອໃນກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບ web interface. Higher resolutions may require more bandwidth.
• ແບນວິດເຄືອຂ່າຍ: Ensure your network has sufficient bandwidth, especially if multiple devices are streaming video or if you are accessing remotely.
• ຄວາມສະອາດເລນ: Clean the camera lens gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Motion Detection Email Alerts Not Working

• Email Server Settings: Verify that the SMTP server settings (outgoing mail server, port, authentication) configured in the camera's web interface are correct for your email provider.
• Recipient Email Address: Ensure the recipient email address is correctly entered.
• ເຂດກວດຈັບການເຄື່ອນໄຫວ: Confirm that motion detection is enabled and the detection zones are properly configured.
• ISP Blocking: Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) may block outgoing SMTP traffic on non-standard ports.

ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. For the most current information, please refer to the official Linksys product page or documentation.

ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

For information regarding the product warranty, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Linksys webເວັບໄຊ. ຂໍ້ກໍານົດແລະເງື່ອນໄຂການຮັບປະກັນອາດຈະແຕກຕ່າງກັນໄປຕາມພາກພື້ນແລະວັນທີຊື້.

If you encounter issues that cannot be resolved using the troubleshooting steps provided in this manual, or for further technical assistance, please contact Linksys Customer Support. You can typically find support contact information, FAQs, and driver downloads on the official Linksys support webເວັບໄຊ.

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