Remote-access Guide

linksys wireless g camera remote access

by Alia Brakus Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Setting up the Wireless-G Internet monitoring camera to be accessed remotely over the Internet

  • Step 1: Open your web browser and enter your TZO Domain Name in the Address bar.
  • Step 2: Click View Video. ...
  • Step 3: Enter any Application name and enter the Alternate Web Access Port for your camera. ...
  • Step 4: Enter the IP Address of the camera then select Enable.
  • Step 5: Click on Save Settings. ...
  • Step 6: Click . ...

Full Answer

How many directions can a WMV200 camera move?

The WMV200’s camera can move in eight different directions, and there’s a button to promptly return the lens to its home position. You can configure preset positions for the camera to follow, or instead simply have it automatically pan back and forth. You can flip or mirror the video feed, and although there’s a 2x digital zoom provided, it’s not terribly handy given how it distorts the image — an optical zoom would have been more useful.

How to view WVC200 video feed?

When you want to view the WVC200’s video feed, simply point your browser to the camera’s IP address. The default port for both local and remote network access is 80, which could be a problem if you host your own Web server, but fortunately it can be changed. (Unfortunately, the browser plug-in necessary to view video on the WVC200 doesn’t seem to work with the Firefox browser, only Internet Explorer.)

What is the resolution of a WVC200?

The WVC200 can deliver video in either MPEG-4 or MJPEG (Motion JPEG) format, and supports three levels of resolution up to a maximum of 640 x 480. The camera mechanism is housed behind a clear plastic dome, below which is a condenser microphone with a maximum range of about 9 feet. (If you’d prefer to use your own, there’s also a MIC IN jack provided.) You can set the camera into an included desktop stand, or wall-mount it instead.

How many users can you have on a WVC200?

Accessing the WVC200’s browser-based feed requires a username and password, and you can create up to 20 user accounts on the camera, though only 10 users can be logged in at a time (the more people that are logged into the camera simultaneously, the lower the video quality). For each account, you can specify whether the user will be able to operate the pan/tilt controls or change camera settings.

Is the WVC200 a webcam?

Owing to the space requirements of its PTZ motor, the WVC200 is somewhat larger than a regular webcam, though at about 9 inches tall (including the antenna) it’s still relatively compact. The WVC200 features a small LCD screen that displays the device’s IP address plus whether the address is fixed or dynamically assigned. The LCD isn’t backlit, so it’s pretty much impossible to read from any position other than one inch directly in front of it, but chances are you won’t need to consult it very often anyway.

Does the WVC200 detect motion?

A nice use of the WVC200’s motion detect feature — if you can get it working satisfactorily — is that it can e-mail alerts to up to three addresses when any movement is detected. Thankfully, the camera supports authenticated e-mail servers (most are, these days), and can even include a short video clip as an attachment. Interestingly, the alert feature only works if you use MPEG-4 as your codec.

Can the WVC200 be triggered by motion?

The motion detection feature can also be unintentionally triggered by changes in lighting.

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What routers are compatible with the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera?

The Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g routers, such as model numbers BEFW11S4 and WRT54G, as well as access points, including model numbers WAP11 and WAP54G. The . Infrastructure: configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

How to manually enter WEP key?

If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrasefield blank. • Passphrase. If you enabled WEP encryption, you can enter a Passphrase, so a WEP key will be automatically generated. If you want to manually enter a WEP key, leave the Passphrasefield blank.

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Design and Specs

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Owing to the space requirements of its PTZ motor, the WVC200 is somewhat larger than a regular webcam, though at about 9 inches tall (including the antenna) it’s still relatively compact. The WVC200 features a small LCD screen that displays the device’s IP address plus whether the address is fixed or dynamically assigned. Th…
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Setup

  • After I plugged in the power and Ethernet cables, the WVC200 came to life and picked up an IP address from my router via DHCP. From that point, I used the included Linksys utility to set up the basic IP and WLAN configuration, and went to a browser-based control panel for advanced settings and more comprehensive administrative control. For obvious reasons, it’s preferable to …
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Using The Camera

  • Connectivity issues aside, interacting with the camera is fairly simple. When you want to view the WVC200’s video feed, simply point your browser to the camera’s IP address. The default port for both local and remote network access is 80, which could be a problem if you host your own Web server, but fortunately it can be changed. (Unfortunately, th...
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Advanced Features

  • Another way to access and manipulate the WVC200 (from either the local network or the Internet) is through an included utility that you can run on Windows PCs. This is far more flexible than the browser-based access, since it can control up to nine cameras and view multiple video feeds in a variety of split-screen modes. Given that a camera with no one watching it is of limited usefulne…
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Management

  • The WVC200 provides a variety of access and administration options, and many of the customization options pertain to video quality. In addition to setting the video codec and resolution, you can also control things like the maximum bit and frame rates as a way to conserve bandwidth. This is important, because even setting the video stream at a relatively modest 320 …
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The Bottom Line

  • The Linksys Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera WVC200 suffers from a host of maladies, any one of which may a deal killer, depending on how, and with what, you plan to use the camera. Most of what ails the WVC200 is probably fixable via a firmware upgrade (we used the most recent version available at the time of testing, 1.0.1). If the WVC200 has a saving grace, it is its $299.9…
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