Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview Introduction Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Chapter 8: Using The Wireless-B Internet Video Camera’s Web-based Utility...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera View Video Setup Help Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview What Are The Risks? Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera List of Figures Figure 3-1: Camera LEDs Figure 3-2: Camera Head Figure 3-3: Camera Ports Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Adapter Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Connection for Setup Figure 5-3: Cameras Found Figure 5-4: Administrator Name and Password Figure 5-5: Basic Settings...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Figure 6-9: Find Camera from LAN Figure 6-10: Find Camera from Internet Figure 6-11: Change Settings Figure 6-12: Delete Camera Figure 6-13: View Video Figure 6-14: Recording Icon Figure 6-15: Scheduled Recordings in Progress Figure 6-16: Files Figure 6-17: Preferences Figure 6-18: Recording Schedule Figure 6-19: Add to Recording Schedule...
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Figure 7-17: Create Links Figure 7-18: Successful Registration Figure 7-19: Account Confirmation of Camera Figure 7-20: Successful Setup Figure 7-21: Port Forwarding Information Figure 7-22: Web-based Utility Welcome Figure 7-23: User Name and Password Figure 7-24: SoloLink DDNS Figure 8-1: Camera’s Default IP Address Figure 8-2: Web-based Utility Welcome Figure 8-3: Security Warning...
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. This Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep an eye on your home, your kids, your workplace—whatever’s important to you.
This chapter explains how to install and use the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Utility on your PC, so you can view and record video. • Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service This chapter discusses the advantages of the SoloLink DDNS Service and walks you through the setup procedure.
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• Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Camera. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Introduction A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers and other devices, such as peripherals, in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
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USB connectivity. With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera LEDs The Camera has four LEDs to let you know how the Camera is functioning. Figure 3-1: Camera LEDs Ready Green. The Ready LED lights up when the Camera is powered on. It flashes while the Camera is initializing and is steadily lit when the Camera is ready for use.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Camera Ports Figure 3-3: Camera Ports The Camera features two ports and a Reset button on the bottom panel. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable. (Reset) The Reset button is what you will press if you need to reset the Camera.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.” Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup 1. Make sure your computer has the following wireless settings: • SSID - linksys • Network Mode - Ad-Hoc • Channel - 6 •...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 3. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Camera’s Ready LED flashes while the Camera is initializing. The Camera is ready for use when the Ready and Wireless LEDs are solidly lit. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera.” Moving the Camera to a Different Network When you move the Camera from a wired network to a wireless network, or vice versa, you must power off the Camera before connecting to the new network.
Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field provided, enter D:\wvc11b.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). • Setup. Click the Setup button to begin the installation process.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 4. The screen shown in Figure 5-3 displays a list of Wireless-B Internet Video Cameras on your network, along with the status information for the Camera whose name is highlighted. In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently installing.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 7. If your network has a DHCP server, such as a router with DHCP enabled, click the Automatic Configuration- DHCP radio button. If you need to assign a static IP address to the Camera, keep the default setting, Static IP address.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 9. The Mode Settings screen will appear. Click the Infrastructure radio button if you want the Camera to communicate using an access point or wireless router. Click the Ad-Hoc radio button if you want the Camera to communicate without using an access point or wireless router.
Passphrase field blank. The Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) Click the Next button.
• Setup SoloLink DDNS Service. Click the Setup SoloLink DDNS Service button to set up and configure the Linksys Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) service. • Exit. Click the Exit button if you want to install the Camera’s Utility later.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Placement Options There are three ways to place the Camera. The first way is to place the Camera horizontally on a surface, so it sits on four small rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Camera vertically on a surface (see Figure 5-14). The third way is to hang the Camera on a wall (see Figure 5-15).
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Chapter 6: Installing and Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC. The Utility allows you to easily view and record the Camera’s video.
To learn how to use the Viewer & Recorder Utility, proceed to the next section, “Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility.” To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.” Advanced users: If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility After the Viewer & Recorder Utility has been installed, the Viewer & Recorder Utility icon, shown in Figure 6-7, will be displayed twice, one on your desktop and one in the system tray of your desktop’s taskbar. There are two ways to open the Viewer &...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Find To find a Camera on your local network or the Internet, click the Find button. You will see the screen shown in Figure 6-9. There will be two tabs available, LAN and Internet. The LAN screen shows the Cameras found on your local area network, along with the status information for each Camera.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Internet The Internet screen shows the Camera found on the Internet, along with the status information for it. See Figure 6-10. Test Results First, go to the Camera Info section. Enter the Camera’s Address, Port Number, and login information (if required). Then click the Test button to find the Camera.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera For the selected Camera, the following information will be displayed: Camera Info Camera Name. The name you gave to the Camera. Description. The information about the Camera that you entered. Address. The Camera’s IP address or your SoloLink DDNS address. Port Number.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera View To view the video seen by a Camera, select the Camera by clicking its name in the Camera List box, and then click the View button. You will see a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 6-13. Click the button with the circle to record the video. (You will see a rotating recording icon, which alternates blue and green in color, in the desktop’s system tray, as shown in Figure 6-14.) Click the button with the square to stop recording or stop the video.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Scheduled Recordings in Progress From the Scheduled Recordings in progress section (see Figure 6-15), you can schedule recordings, alter the recording preferences, and access recording files. Recordings The recordings listed here are scheduled ones that are currently in progress. Camera Name.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Delete To delete a recording file, select it by clicking its Name, and then click the Delete button. Explore If the recording file you want is not listed, click the Explore button to find the file. To rename a recording file, click the Explore button.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera To schedule a new recording, click the Add button. The screen shown in Figure 6-19 will appear. Camera. Select the Camera you want for this recording. Frequency. Select how often you want this recording to be made. Start Date.
To stop recording, click the button with the square. To set up the Linksys SoloLink Service, go to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service.” If you want to use the Camera’s Web-based Utility, go to “Chapter 8: Using the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Web-based Utility.”...
Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Overview This chapter will briefly discuss the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, explain how to set up your SoloLink account, and describe how to register additional Cameras on your SoloLink account. You need only one SoloLink account.
Camera using a name rather than a series of numbers (its IP address). Click the Next button. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-3: SoloLink for Dynamic IP Address...
In the Selection box, click the name of the Camera you are currently setting up. Click Next. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-5: Check Connections...
7. Your web browser will automatically start up, and the SoloLink DDNS screen of the Camera’s Web-based Utility will appear. Click New User ? - Click here to Register. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
9. On the Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service screen, click Set up a NEW Account. Figure 7-9: Confirm Active Internet Connection Figure 7-10: Welcome to the SoloLink DDNS Service Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
Complete the following required fields: First Name, Last Name, Phone, and Email. You can also enter your postal address and choose to receive updates by e-mail. Then click Continue. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
It will be combined with the Camera’s Device Name and ourlinksys.com to create a convenient URL you can use to access the Camera. Click Continue. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
15. Read the Terms of Service agreement on the Verification screen. Click Create Account to accept the terms of service. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-14: Confirm Your Location ID...
Click OK. At the bottom of the SoloLink DDNS screen, click the Apply button to register the Camera with your account. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service Figure 7-17: Create Links...
Note: Make sure you set up the port forwarding feature on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to access the Camera. Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink™ DDNS Service Setup Wizard for the SoloLink DDNS Service...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 20. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router (see Figure 7-21).
SoloLink account. 10. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.
• Setup. To alter the Camera’s settings, click the Setup tab. Go to the “Setup” section for more information. • Linksys WEB. To go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com, click the Linksys WEB tab. • Help. The Help screen allows you to get information about the various Setup screens, download the latest Viewer &...
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera 1. Click the View Video tab on the Welcome screen. 2. A Security Warning screen about an OCX plug-in may appear (see Figure 8-3). To enable your computer to see the Camera’s video, click the Yes button. 3.
Device Settings Firmware Version. The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you experience problems with the Camera. Visit www.linksys.com to find out if there is updated firmware.
16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you are also using non-Linksys wireless products, you will need to enter your WEP keys manually on those products.) After entering the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP key(s).
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera To save your changes, click the Apply button. To clear the settings, click the Clear button. To exit this screen, click the Close button. To get additional information about the screen’s features, click the Help button. Image The Image screen allows you to alter the Camera’s video settings.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Note: Video quality and/or performance may be affected by the number of users connected to the Camera. Adjustments Brightness. Select Automatic if you want the Camera to adjust the brightness level automatically. Select Manual if you want to adjust the brightness level on this screen. Then increase or decrease the brightness using the arrow buttons.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Users The Users screen allows you to designate access rights for Camera users. User Access Allow access by. The default is All users. If you keep the default setting, then all users will be allowed to view the Camera’s video.
SoloLink account. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more information, refer to “Chapter 7: Setting up the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service,” which will guide you through setup of your SoloLink account.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Status Registration Status. The status of the Camera’s registration is displayed here. To use the SoloLink DDNS service for the Camera, it must be registered with your SoloLink DDNS account. Address Update Status. The status of the most recent DDNS service update is displayed here. You will be informed if the username and password authentication has been successful, as well as if the dynamic IP address has been updated.
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SoloLink account. 6. Set up port forwarding on your network router, so the SoloLink DDNS Service will be able to track the Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. Go to www.linksys.com/portfwd for instructions on how to configure a Linksys router. For other routers, refer to your router’s documentation.
Status Firmware Version. The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here. Firmware should only be upgraded from the Help screen if you experience problems with the Camera. Visit www.linksys.com to find out if there is updated firmware.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Advanced The Advanced screen allows you to alter the Camera’s e-mail alert features and UPnP configuration. Options You can choose to be notified when the Camera detects motion in its video. You will be sent an e-mail with video attached.
Viewer & Recorder Utility from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Click here to learn how to configure Port Forwarding in your Linksys Router. If you are going to use the SoloLink DDNS Service, you need to set up port forwarding on your router. For instructions on how to configure a Linksys router, click this link.
Camera’s local network—the upgrade will fail. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Go to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com, and download the firmware upgrade file for the Camera. Then extract the file. 2. From the Help screen, click the Firmware Upgrade button.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
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If your network uses a dynamic IP address supplied by your ISP, then the IP address you use to reach the Camera will change as well. You need to use the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service, so you can access the Camera using its domain name while the service keeps track of the IP address changes.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera The <Device Name> is the name you gave the Camera when you ran the Setup Wizard. The <Location ID> is the name you selected when you set up your SoloLink DDNS account. • If the Camera is set to DHCP, make sure your local network is working properly and your router has an active Internet connection.
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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 Viewer and Recorder Utility. Where can I find more information about the Linksys SoloLink DDNS Service? You can go to www.linksys.com/sololink for more information.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data—in the form of files, emails, or messages—is transmitted over your wireless network, it is open to attacks. Wireless networking is inherently risky because it broadcasts information on radio waves. Just like signals from your cellular or cordless phone can be intercepted, signals from your wireless network can also be compromised.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera But even WEP has its problems. WEP’s encryption algorithm is referred to as “simple”, which also means “weak”, because the technology that scrambles the wireless signal isn’t too hard to crack for a persistent hacker. There are five common ways that hackers can break into your network and steal your bandwidth as well as your data.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Active Attacks Hackers use Active Attacks for three purposes: 1) stealing data, 2) using your network, and 3) modifying your network so it's easier to hack in the next time. In an Active Attack, the hacker has gained access to all of your network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) and is in your network.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera examples below, your implementation and administration of network security measures is the key to maximizing wireless security. No preventative measure will guarantee network security but it will make it more difficult for someone to hack into your network. Often, hackers are looking for an easy target. Making your network less attractive to hackers, by making it harder for them to get in, will make them look elsewhere.
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So don't broadcast the SSID. A default SSID is set on your wireless devices by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at least run firewall software, and all PCs should run up-to-date antiviral software. 8) WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a panacea for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP's ability.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera The solution, then, is to segment your network up into multiple groups. If your network had 80 users and you used four WEP keys, a hacker would have access to only ¼ of your wireless network resources. In this way, multiple keys reduce your liability.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Note: Linksys recommends that you upgrade the Camera’s firmware within your network; in other words, use a computer within the Camera’s local network. If you attempt to upgrade the Camera’s firmware from a remote location—using a computer outside of the Camera’s local network—the upgrade will fail.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
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Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.
Wireless-B Internet Video Camera Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 8011.b, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 1 x 10/100BaseT (RJ-45) LAN Connection Button 1 Reset Button Cabling Type RJ-45 LEDs Ready, Act/Link, LAN, Wireless Security Features User Authentication, WEP Encryption WEP Key Bits 64/128 Bit Dimensions 3.15"...
Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
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Linksys product, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Linksys or an authorized reseller, provided you already hold a valid license to the original software and have paid any applicable fee for the Upgrade.
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(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose.
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• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-B Internet Video Camera tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. • Linksys Group déclare que la Wireless-B Internet Video Camera est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.
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Wireless-B Internet Video Camera • France F: 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur). Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à...
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