Setup Guide
Pro Install Notes and Cautions
Internet
Command Center
Take the time to carefully place and hide your cables. We have
included a thin silver cable and cable coupler to help you
create an attractive install.
Cameras
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If you move cameras from one system to another, you should
always reset the cameras using a paperclip.
Free Remote Viewing for anywhere,
anytime video access
Having problems discovering cameras. Follow these steps:
1. Verify the injector and camera have power.
Pro
2. Ensure all cables are connected and tested.
3. Confirm that the camera has received an IP address from
the network. When the camera is searching for an address,
all three status LEDs will flash in unison. Once it has
received an address, the bottom LED will show solid.
4. Use Setup...Advanced...Find My Cameras to search for
cameras.
The world’s first and only fully-integrated, PC-based,
Professional Digital Video Security System designed
for small business and home application.
Pro Power Injector
(with Router shown for clarity)
Use this guide to set up the following Pro products:
KITS
Check camera focus to ensure best image results. Use WiLife
120º and 54º lenses to better target specific areas.
Use a WiLife NightVision kit to add support for capturing video
in complete darkness.
Four-Camera Master System
with Command Center Software
WLPIC-4X6
Single-Camera Master System
with Command Center Software
WLPIC-1X6
Check the WiLife Command Center help file (F1) for more
assistance on configuring PC Firewalls.
Extend the system to
Six-Camera Master System
with Command Center Software
WLPIC-6X6
Indoor Camera with Single-Port
Injector Kit
WLPIC-1X1
standard WiLife cameras with the
WiLife Pro HomePlug® Bridge
Specifications
Operating Temperature
32º F to 92º F (0º C to 34º C)
Components
Operating Humidity
Operating Environment
Cabling
Up to 90%, non-condensing
Indoor Digital Camera Kit
WLPC-810i
Six-Port Power Injector
with Command Center Software
WLPI-X6
The WiLife Single-Port
Power Injector links a
single camera to the LAN
Indoor - protected from water and dust
CAT5e with RJ-45 connectors per IEEE 802.3
2 lux Standard, 0 lux with WiLife NightVision kit
640 X 480 and 320 X 240 - user selectable
300 kbps to 800 kbps - user selectable
15, 10, and 5 FPS - user selectable
Lighting
Camera Resolution
Network Bandwidth
Frame Rate
This setup guide will assist you in installing and setting up the
WiLife Pro digital video security system. Simply follow these
instructions and you will be up and running fast.
WLPB-100
Step
Install WiLife Software from CD
Step
Set up Power Injector & Cameras
Step
Confirm Online Direct Connect
Before You Get Started
2
1
4
The WiLife Pro Power Injector delivers power over the Ethernet
lines to each WiLife Pro Camera.
There are two methods for connecting to the WiLife Online
servers - direct and relay. Direct mode is the best.
The WiLife Command Center Software turns a standard
PC into a powerful video security control station.
A. Ensure the PC meets these system requirements:
Number of Cameras
Requirement
Connect the WiLife Pro Injector power supply. Consider using a
UPS to protect against brief power outages.
To install the software, ensure you are logged in as Administrator.
In relay mode, video is relayed through WiLife servers, avoiding
1
2
3
4
5
6
router and firewall setup - but, it includes limits on viewing time.
In direct mode, video is routed directly to remote viewing clients,
enabling unlimited viewing time and faster connections.
The installation process takes several minutes and includes
powerful tools like Microsoft .NET 2.0, UPnP, and Intel IPP.
CPU Speed*
2.2 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.8 GHz 3.0 GHz 3.2 GHz
Connect one patch cable (provided with camera) for each camera
from the LAN to the “To Network” injector ports 1 through 6.
512
32
Memory (MB)**
Video Card (MB)
Display Resolution
Hard Drive (MB)
512
32
512
64
768
128
1024
128
1024
256
You are required to reboot the machine after the install to ensure
the drivers are properly recognized by Windows.
Connect WiLife Pro Cameras to injector “To Camera” ports, using
the same ports connected to LAN.
By default, WiLife will automatically attempt to configure the
local router and firewall to enable Direct connections using
UPnP. In most cases, it is successful.
1024 X 768 or higher, 32 bit color
By default, the cameras will search for an IP
address using DHCP. While the cameras are
searching for an IP address, all three status
LEDs will flash. When the camera has obtained
an address, the bottom status LED shows solid.
150 MB for program and a minimum of 10 GB for video storage
Step
Complete First Run Wizard
3
To verify that WiLife was able to configure your router, open
the Setup...Online tab in the Command Center and look for
the connection mode. If it reads Direct Mode, you are done.
Operating System
Media Player
Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft Vista™
Microsoft® Windows® Media Player version 9 or later
The wizard automatically runs as you start the Command
Center for the first time. It walks you through the initial setup
of system options and configuration of your cameras.
®
* Intel Pentium 4 CPU speed. Dual-core Intel and AMD processors deliver
similar performance at lower clock speeds.
You can now proceed to step 2.
**Microsoft Vista requires more memory to deliver equal performance.
Create a new account or use an existing account for WiLife Online access.
Using Fixed IP Addresses (Advanced)
B. Test Internet connection speeds for remote viewing
and e-mail & cell phone alerts:
Use DHCP whenever possible. But, if you must assign static IP
addresses, follow these instructions:
Copy the WiLifeSetIPAddress EXE and PDF to the PC hard drive.
The files are located on the WiLife CD in the bin directory.
Internet Bandwidth Requirement
Feature
Run the WiLifeSetIPAddress program, first ensuring the WiLife Command
Center is not running.
E-mail & Cell Phone Alerts Upload at 64 Kbps (ISDN, DSL, Cable) with always-on link.
Remote Viewing Upload at 128 Kbps (DSL, Cable) with always-on link.
Test upload speeds using one of many online speed test sites. We
C. Use CAT5e or CAT6 cable only. Validate hand-built
cables using a professional cable tester. All cables
pairs (1/2, 3/6, 4/5, 7/8) must be sound.
Select the WiLife Pro Power Injector networking option.
Follow these steps to manually configure your system for
Direct Connections:
Enable UPnP on your firewall or router, if possible or ...
WARNING: Mis-connected cables may cause damage
to either your cameras or network equipment.
On your router, map ports 20570 to 20572 (TCP) to the computer's
Restart the WiLife Command Center and recheck the Online Status.
D. Gather the following setup information:
E-mail address (to be used as WiLife Online account
user name) and password.
E-mail (SMTP) server, user name, and password for set up of
e-mail and cell phone alerts.
You can find additional information in the WiLife Support
Select the LAN Network Card and click Start to search for your cameras.
Enter the IP addresses and click Set to write the address to the cameras.
You can get additional information by reading the WiLifeSetIPAddress PDF.
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