WiLife LukWerks User manual

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User Guide
Digital Video Surveillance System
V 1.6
Nov 2006

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Table of Contents
WELCOME TO LUKWERKS ..................................................................................................................1
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
Overview of LukWerks .............................................................................................................................1
System Components ...............................................................................................................................4
Luk Accessories...................................................................................................................................5
User’s Guide Chapters ............................................................................................................................6
The Werks Help System ..........................................................................................................................6
GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................................7
Overview...................................................................................................................................................7
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................7
Starter Kit Contents.................................................................................................................................8
Installation Procedures ...........................................................................................................................8
Step 1 - Run the Install Wizard ...........................................................................................................8
Step 2 – Complete the LukWerks Setup Wizard .............................................................................10
Firewall Setup ....................................................................................................................................13
Additional Cameras ...............................................................................................................................14
Camera Focus and Aim .........................................................................................................................15
Product Support.....................................................................................................................................15
Tip of the Day .........................................................................................................................................15
USING THE WERKS APPLICATION ...................................................................................................... 17
Title Bar Controls ...............................................................................................................................17
Main Feature Buttons .......................................................................................................................17
Live View ................................................................................................................................................18
Inspect the Video Windows...............................................................................................................18
Choose a Multiple-Camera View.......................................................................................................18
Use the Camera Activity Panel..........................................................................................................18
Enable and Disable Alerts.................................................................................................................19
Switch Cameras On and Off..............................................................................................................19
Open the Video Context Menus ........................................................................................................19
Print or Save Live Video Frames.......................................................................................................19
Change Camera Order.......................................................................................................................20
Delete a Camera................................................................................................................................20
Playback View ........................................................................................................................................21
Review Stored Video Segments........................................................................................................21
Play Video with Onscreen Controls...................................................................................................23
Use Keyboard Playback Controls......................................................................................................24
Open the Context Menu ....................................................................................................................24
Protect a Recorded Video Segment .................................................................................................24
Delete Recorded Video .....................................................................................................................25
Print or Save Recorded Video...........................................................................................................25
Send Email.........................................................................................................................................25
Remote Viewing with My LukWerks......................................................................................................26
Use Remote Viewing..........................................................................................................................27
Background Mode and Exit...................................................................................................................27
Switch between Background and Full Screen .................................................................................27
Exit Werks ..........................................................................................................................................27

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SETTING SYSTEM OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 28
Overview of Werks Settings ..................................................................................................................28
Werks Setup Tabs .............................................................................................................................28
Camera Options .....................................................................................................................................29
Launch the Camera Setup Dialog ....................................................................................................29
Delete a Camera................................................................................................................................30
Recording Options .................................................................................................................................30
Learn About Motion Detection..........................................................................................................30
Review the Recording Dialog............................................................................................................31
Enable & Disable Motion Detection .................................................................................................31
Manage Motion Detection Zones .....................................................................................................31
Set Motion Detection Sensitivity ......................................................................................................32
Manage Recording Schedules..........................................................................................................32
Create a New Recording Schedule...................................................................................................33
Change or Delete a Recording Schedule .........................................................................................33
Manage Disk Usage ..........................................................................................................................34
Change Video Storage Options.........................................................................................................34
Email Alert Management.......................................................................................................................35
Configure Email Server Settings.......................................................................................................35
Add Email Addresses.........................................................................................................................36
Create Cell Phone Alerts ...................................................................................................................36
Remove Email Addresses .................................................................................................................36
Remote Viewing Setup ..........................................................................................................................36
Verify System Requirements.............................................................................................................37
Remote Viewing Using Cell Phones & Handhelds ...........................................................................37
Set Up Remote Viewing.....................................................................................................................39
Advanced Options..................................................................................................................................41
Review the Advanced Options Dialog...............................................................................................41
Find My Cameras...............................................................................................................................41
Rediscover Cameras .........................................................................................................................45
Set or Change Your Password ..........................................................................................................45
Check for Software Updates .............................................................................................................46
Update Camera Firmware.................................................................................................................46
Change the Automatic Restart Time ................................................................................................46
Rebuild Video Segment List..............................................................................................................46
Find Orphan Clips ..............................................................................................................................47
USING REMOTE VIEWING................................................................................................................. 49
Remote Viewing From a PC...................................................................................................................50
Managing Your My LukWerks Account.............................................................................................53
Manage My LukWerks Page Overview .............................................................................................55
Viewing Your Cameras Using a Cell Phone or Handheld.................................................................57
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 59
Installation Problems.............................................................................................................................59
Setup Problems .....................................................................................................................................60
Video Problems......................................................................................................................................61
Maintenance Problems .........................................................................................................................62
Status Lights ..........................................................................................................................................64
CONFIGURING YOUR FIREWALL......................................................................................................... 65
Firewall Basics .......................................................................................................................................65

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Internet Filters ...................................................................................................................................65
LukWerks Firewall Requirements.....................................................................................................65
Microsoft Firewall ..................................................................................................................................66
Norton Internet Security 2001 - 2005 .................................................................................................68
Norton Personal Firewall 2006.............................................................................................................70
Validate the Setup.............................................................................................................................70
Norton AntiVirus 2007 ..........................................................................................................................72
Norton AntiVirus 2007 ..........................................................................................................................73
ZoneAlarm Firewall ................................................................................................................................75
McAfee Personal Firewall......................................................................................................................77
BlackICE Firewall ...................................................................................................................................79
Windows Live OneCare .....................................................................................................................82
Turning Off Spam Blocking for LukWerks Emails ................................................................................84
AOL (AIM)............................................................................................................................................84
EarthLink Total Access and Web Mail..............................................................................................84
EarthLink 5.0 .....................................................................................................................................84
HotMail...............................................................................................................................................84
Yahoo Mail .........................................................................................................................................85
GMail ..................................................................................................................................................85
Microsoft Outlook 2003....................................................................................................................85
Microsoft Outlook Express 6.............................................................................................................85
Eudora................................................................................................................................................85
Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5....................................................................................................................85
Opera M2 ...........................................................................................................................................86
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 87
System Computer Requirements .........................................................................................................87
Remote Viewing Requirements ............................................................................................................87
DVC-810i Camera..................................................................................................................................88
DLC-810e Camera.................................................................................................................................89
Powerline Networking............................................................................................................................90
Wall and Ceiling Mount Installation......................................................................................................91
SOFTWARE LICENSE AND HARDWARE WARRANTY ................................................................................ 92
Werks Software License........................................................................................................................92
Limited Product Warranty .....................................................................................................................94
REGULATORY AND SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 96
Regulatory Information..........................................................................................................................96
Safety Information .................................................................................................................................96
Use with Power Conditioning Equipment .........................................................................................99
Powerline Network Limitations.........................................................................................................99

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Welcome to LukWerks
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LukWerks Video Surveillance
System.
As you already know, LukWerks is a robust video monitoring
system for your home or small business allowing you to view
live, streaming video from up to six cameras.
State-of-the-art Luk Cameras capture digital-streaming, full-
color video and transmits the live feed to the Werks software
application, which provides a user interface that is both user-
friendly and powerful.
Homeplug® technology uses your electrical wiring to create a
high-speed network for communicating with each camera
without the complexity of wireless networks and without the
need to run network cables.
There are many great features offered in this LukWerks
system. For example, consider these:
•15-minute installation of the entire system.
•Monitor and record up to six locations in real-time.
•Search for, play back, and manage recorded video
events.
•Receive email alerts when a camera detects motion.
•Set motion detection zones for each camera.
•View video over the Internet or on Smart Phones.
The ability to customize camera settings is the highlight of the Werks application. Setup controls allow you to
view and modify settings for cameras, motion detection, video, system statistics, email, recording schedule,
recently recorded video segments, and disk usage.
Moreover, the system's portable viewing architecture; unique capturing, storing, and reporting functionality;
and ability to customize camera settings make it one of the most versatile, usable, and affordable surveillance
systems in the industry today.
Overview of LukWerks
LukWerks has three primary components: Smart Cameras, Powerful Software, and Remote Viewing capability.
Luk is the name of our cameras and Werks is the name of our software, together they make LukWerks. We call
remote viewing My LukWerks.
At the center of the Werks software are components to view live camera video; search for, and play back
recorded video; and tools to configure system options. These components, respectively, are Live Mode,
Playback Mode, and Setup.
Here are a few great monitoring applications:
•Monitor your small business
•Watch over a second property
•Record people at your front door
•Monitor the children
•Keep an eye on your pets

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BASIC CONCEPTS
Before we dive into the overviews and how-to’s, let’s spend a few minutes explaining some basic concepts of
the LukWerks system.
1. Easy Setup
One of our first design goals was to deliver a system that you could setup in 15 minutes without
special tools, drilling holes, running wires, or configuring networking equipment. It is important to us
that you have a great experience right out of the box – one that exceeds the capabilities possible even
with a professionally installed home video system.
You complete the setup process in three easy steps:
Step 1 – Install the Werks Software
Step 2 – Connect the USB Receiver Module
Step 3 – Mount Your Luk Cameras
With these easy steps you are up and going. Jump to the chapter on Getting Started for more details
on the LukWerks setup process. One key to our system is our use of Homeplug technology. Homeplug
allows you to turn your existing wiring into a powerful network capable of delivering rich live video from
around your property to your PC and from there anywhere you need it.
2. Powerful Cameras
At the heart of each Luk Camera is an imbedded computer that actively encodes, adjusts, and
manages your video feed – Luk Cameras are the smartest surveillance cameras available. Because
our cameras are so powerful, they provide you with rich features without overwhelming the CPU on
your PC.
Some of the one-of-a-kind features available on the Luk Camera include:
•High-quality video imaging
•Digital motion detection
•User definable motion detection zones
•Auto-image lighting management
•Onboard Windows Media Video encoding
Consider these system scenarios:
Camera A new way to look
Camera 1 It looks out over the driveway, has Auto Brightness set to on
allowing it to automatically adjust to changing light conditions.
Camera 2 It looks out over the backyard, has a defined Motion Detection Zone
set allowing it to capture motion only along the top of the fence line.
Camera 3 It monitors the front door and has an Email Alert set, which will
send a notification if anyone comes into the house e.g. when the
kids come home from school.
Setup allows you to set each camera differently, based on its mission.
3. Powerful Software
At the center of the LukWerks system is the Werks software. It is the most powerful video surveillance
software available. Werks can manage full-motion video from six concurrent cameras, providing you

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with stunning live views into every camera while simultaneously recording any motion or scheduled
events.
Additionally, Werks uses a powerful alerts engine that communicates with your email server to notify
up to ten e-mail addresses or cell phones that a camera has detected and recorded motion. When
Werks detects motion on a specific camera, Werks will send out an email message, and at your option,
you can set Werks to attached either a frame from the captured video or the video segment. The
Werks alerts are excellent news for you, but perhaps bad news for your sixteen-year-old son who wants
to play around with your new sports car. Your garage camera can send you an email alert if anyone
gets close to the car.
Some of the great features of Werks include:
•6-Camera live view
•Concurrent recording of video from all cameras
•User definable email and cell phone alerts
•Automatic disk storage management
•Powerful video archive search and playback
•Password system security
Werks uses a portion of the disk space on your PC to store the video captured by your Luk Cameras. In
the default setup, Werks only records video when there is motion detected by a camera or during
times when you have set a fixed recording schedule. In either case, Werks stores each video event as
a separate clip to your PC hard drive. Some of these clips may be only a few seconds, while others
could last hours. As a Setup option, you specify the maximum amount of disk space allocated to
Werks. Once Werks reaches this limit, it makes space for new video clips by removing the oldest clips.
With the default camera settings, a typical home system with four cameras will use approximately 2GB
of disk space per week.
4. Anywhere Anytime Access
Werks, coupled with our My LukWerks services, delivers a unique Internet services component, which
powers the ability for you to view live video from your cameras over the Internet and on video enabled
cell phones. At the center of My LukWerks is the LukWerks Remote Viewing Service, which intelligently
links you to all of your cameras at each site where you have installed a LukWerks system.
To access the video you first create a My LukWerks user account at www.lukwerks.com. This is part of
the normal process of registering you product. With each new LukWerks setup, you register the new
site with your existing account. Then when you want to check in on your property, simply login to your
My LukWerks account from a Web browser or Windows Mobile cell phone and link to the video feed.
With My LukWerks it is easy to monitor your home, office, cabin, or even grandma's house – anytime
anywhere – all from your My LukWerks account.
The following chapters describe in detail each component of the LukWerks system. Two chapters in this book
describe in full each of these modules— Chapter 3: Using the Werks Application and Chapter 4: Werks
Application Setups, which introduces you to the Werks Setup dialogs.
We have also provided you with online help, support, and service pages on our website. In any case, we are
committed to your success.
We are glad to share with you our passion for building great video surveillance products. Over the next months
and years, you can expect to see additional cameras, services, and software targeted at giving you – a whole
new way to look. Welcome to LukWerks.

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System Components
LUK CAMERAS
Luk Cameras are the smartest cameras on the market. At their core is a 400MHz
processor. Using the processor, they automatically adjust the video picture for changing
light conditions (auto-brightness), detect motion, and encode video using Windows Media 9
Video file format.
When the camera detects motion within zones you specify, it alerts Werks to record the
event, which it saves to the LukWerks Video folder.
The camera lens sits on a bubble, which you can move to change its viewing angle.
Additionally, you can adjust the focus by gently turning the lens clockwise or counter-
clockwise as necessary. You should find the focus setting works for most locations.
We designed this Luk Camera for indoor use. However, we specifically designed it to peer out of a window to
monitor the out-of-doors using the included suction cup, which you can mount to the front or the back of the
camera. Luk cameras can also sit on top a desktop, bookshelf, wall or ceiling using the Desktop Mount or Wall
Mount.
The Werks application supports up to six cameras.
OUTDOOR LUK CAMERA
The Outdoor Camera is another option used with the LukWerks Digital Video
Surveillance system. Like the Indoor Luk Camera, the Outdoor Camera uses
the Werks software and is compatible with other existing Luk Cameras. It is
unique, however, from other Luk Cameras because it is weatherproof.
The Outdoor Camera provides the same basic benefits of all Luk Cameras
including easy installation, plug-and-play, Homeplug, and a wide range of
configuration options for homes and small businesses.
Note: When mounting, install in a nearby electrical outlet that is easily
accessible.
CAMERA POWER SUPPLY
The power supply connects to the camera using the provided CAT 5e cable. It serves two
functions.
First, the power supply provides power for the camera. Second, it is the network bridge
connecting the digital video feed from the camera to the PC running Werks.
There are a few rules you should know about using this unit.
1) Do not plug the power supply unit into a surge suppressor, a UPS, or some other
filtering unit. It can be plugged into a regular extension cord or non-surge power
strip.
2) Likewise, do not connect the power supply unit or the WiLife camera into other Ethernet or Power-
Over-Ethernet (POE) hardware. The Luk Camera and the Luk Camera power supply operate as a pair.
3) The camera will not operate with non-WiLife POE equipment.
4) The unit is designed to be used indoors.
CAT 5E CABLE
The CAT 5e Cable carries DC power from the Camera Power Supply to the camera and provides the network
connection for digital data communications to and from the camera. The cable supplied with the LukWerks
system was specifically selected because it was small, flexible, and unobtrusive, in comparison to a typical CAT
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Note: You can find longer CAT 5e cable cables in our online store at www.lukwerks.com.
RECEIVER
The Receiver module provides the interface between the PC and the power line data link. It
communicates with the PC via the USB. The PC sends commands to the cameras to configure
and control them. It receives status from these units, as well as the compressed video streams.
The receiver is not powered by the plug.
USB CABLE
The USB connects the Receiver to your PC allowing the network to communicate with the Werks application. It
transfers configuration commands to the cameras and receives compressed video streams from them.
Communication with the PC is accomplished using a standard USB 1.1 interface.
CAMERA SUCTION CUP
Use the large suction cup to hang the camera in a window. The suction cup connects to the
back or front of the camera. If you screw the suction cup onto the back, the camera's lens
points into the house. If you screw the suction cup onto the front of the camera, the camera's
lens can be directed to monitor a zone outside of the house.
DESKTOP MOUNT BASE
The Desktop Mount Base included in the installation kit is used to place the Luk camera on
a flat surface such as on a windowsill, bookshelf, or any other place that is flat and stable.
WALL MOUNT
Using a few screws, the Wall Mount allows you to hang the Luk camera from a wall, ceiling,
or other surface to watch a room from a discrete location.
Luk Accessories
NIGHTVISION UPGRADE KITS
The Indoor NightVision 20 and 50 illuminator kits consist of an illuminator and an 80°
Day/Night filter lens that can be used with the Luk Camera to capture quality video in
low-light areas or complete darkness inside your home or small business. Both IR
Illuminators automatically turn on in the dark. The light they produce is not visible to the
human eye, but can be seen by the camera.
Remember to verify that the illuminator and camera are in alignment (pointed at the
same scene). This is easily checked by repositioning the illuminator in darkness while
viewing the image on the PC.

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User’s Guide Chapters
We designed this manual to be the ultimate resource for learning, understanding, and using the multi-faceted
features within the Werks application to meet your personal or small business expectations.
The content of the User’s Manual is laid out into five chapters, the first of which you have nearly completed.
Here is a brief description of the remaining chapters:
Chapters Descriptions
Getting Started This chapter provides comprehensive installation instructions for the Werks
software and the Luk Cameras.
Using the Werks
Application
Complete description of the great features behind the Live and Playback mode
screens. Additionally, this chapter includes “how to” instructions to assist you
in learning the system more easily.
This chapter introduces you to the Setup and its comprehensive set of configuration options.
Here you will learn how to setup:
Setting
Application
Options
•cameras
•motion detection
•video capture
•email alerts
•remote viewing
•and other options
Troubleshooting We do not expect you will have any trouble. However, if you do have a problem,
you can find many useful solutions in this chapter.
Configuring Your
Firewall
Most PC firewalls automatically prompt you to allow Werks to access the
network. Nevertheless, if you find any problems this chapter walks you
thorough both automatic and manual configuration options.
Appendices Finally, we include a few appendix chapters that cover other topics like: System
Specifications; Software License and Hardware Warranty; and Safety and
Regulatory
The Werks Help System
Click on the [?] icon in the upper-right corner of Werks in order to access the online Help System. The Help
System allows you to view topics by clicking through a table of contents, by searching for them using the
Search option, or by locating them via a comprehensive Index.

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Getting Started
Overview
WiLife’s Werks application is very easy to deploy because of an installation process that we designed to be
user-friendly. Depending on how comfortable you feel installing the application, you can choose to use the
QuickStart instructions (found in the Installation Kit) or the comprehensive installation instructions provided in
this chapter.
Once Werks has been setup, all you need to do is plug in the cameras and you are on your way to using your
surveillance system. The Werks application automatically discovers all the cameras throughout the home and
displays the live video stream.
System Requirements
Below you can find the minimum and recommended requirements for systems running cameras using the
default QVGA (320 x 240) settings. Running your cameras in the higher VGA (640 x 480) mode requires
additional CPU.
Number of Cameras
Requirement
1 2 3 4 5 6
CPU Speed Minimum
Recommended
1.0 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.2 GHz
1.6 GHz
1.4 GHz
2.0 GHz
1.6 GHz
2.4 GHz
1.8 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
Memory (MB) Minimum
Recommended
256
384
384
512
512
512
512
768
512
768
512
1024
Video Card (MB) Minimum
DirectX 9 compatible Recommended
Latest video driver
32
32
32
32
32
64
64
128
64
128
128
256
Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher, 32 bit color
Hard Drive (MB): 100 MB for program and a minimum of 500+ MB for video recording
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000;
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition,
XP Professional, or XP Media Center Edition
USB: One free USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (2.0 recommended)
Media Player: Microsoft Windows Media® Player 9 or later
Other: CD ROM drive for installation

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Starter Kit Contents
Before you begin the installation process, please review the contents of the kit to verify that all of the
components necessary for a successful install are inside. If any of these listed items are not in the kit, please
contact WiLife Customer Support for assistance.
INDOOR STARTER KIT
Werks Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
USB Receiver
USB Cable (6 ft.)
Luk Camera
Camera Power Supply
Cat5 Cable (8 ft.)
Camera Suction Cup
Cable Suction Cup
Desktop Mount
Wall Mount
Window Decals
OUTDOOR STARTER KIT CONTENTS
Werks Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
USB Receiver
USB Cable (8 ft.)
Luk Outdoor Camera
Power cord/plug
Cable Suction Cup
Post, Overhang, Wall Mount
Window Decals
Installation Procedures
The following procedures assume that you verified that all of the components of the installation kit are
accounted for and that your PC and operating system meet the system requirements described above.
OVERVIEW
Installing Werks in three easy steps:
1) Install Werks Software
2) Complete First Run Wizard
3) Place your Luk Cameras
It is that simple – 1, 2, 3 and you are done.
Step 1 - Run the Install Wizard
Insert the Werks PC Software CD into your PC’s
CD-ROM drive. The LukWerks setup menu will
automatically start.
Note: If the Install Wizard does not automatically load, you can manually start the wizard by double-clicking on the
setup.exe file on the CD-ROM (i.e. D:).
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A. WELCOME TO THE INSTALL WIZARD
The Werks install is ready to start. Simply click the NEXT> button to begin.
A. IF NECESSARY,WERKS WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF MICROSOFT .NET
FRAMEWORK
The Microsoft .NET Framework is a collection of tools used by many
software programs. Some computers already have Microsoft's .NET
Frame installed as part of other applications. For those that do not
yet have .NET installed, we will install it now.
The first screen you will see in the Microsoft .NET Framework
Wizard is its license agreement screen, as shown in this graphic.
Complete the License Agreement by clicking on the “I agree” radio
button, followed by the INSTALL button.
The system downloads .NET Framework in preparation to moving
on with the installation process. A status bar displays, allowing you
to view the progress of the .NET Framework install. The install will
take several minutes.
When the .NET Framework download is complete, you will need to click the OK button to continue with the
LukWerks Install wizard.
B. COMPLETING THE WERKS INSTALL WIZARD
Follow the on screen instructions of the Werks Install wizard. Click
the NEXT> button to advance through the installation process.
One of the early steps is the LukWerks License Agreement
screen.
Please take a moment to review the license agreement. If you
accept the terms of the agreement, click the “I accept the terms
in the license agreement” radio button and then click NEXT>.

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If you do not agree with the terms of the agreement, click the “I do not accept the terms in the license
agreement” radio button and the installation will be terminated.
Note: A copy of the license agreement can be found in two places: 1) In this user guide; and 2) on the program
CD. The filename is License.htm.
You will also have the opportunity to change the destination folder of the Werks System. The default location is
C:\Program Files\LukWerks.
Step 2 – Complete the LukWerks Setup Wizard
As LukWerks starts for the first time, the LukWerks
Setup Wizard will display automatically. The
LukWerks Setup Wizard will help you set up the
following:
•Set disk usage options
•Create a remote viewing account
•Test your system configuration
•Connect the USB adapter and camera(s)
•Name your camera(s)
Click Next> to begin the Setup Wizard.
SET DISK USAGE OPTIONS SCREEN
The Set Disk Usage options window allows you to set
two things:
1. Location for video storage.
2. The amount of disk space allocated for Werks video
storage.
The screen lists and shows you how much Free and
Used space is on your PC. If your PC already has video
files stored on it, the amount saved will display in the
“Existing Werks Video” field.
The Setup Wizard automatically sets the Werks Video
Allocation at an amount that is 20% of the total free
space, or to the amount of the Existing Werks Video
files, whichever is greater.
You can adjust the setting by moving the status bar
above “Adjust Werks Disk Allocation.”
When you have finished setting disk allocation, click Next>.

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SET UP REMOTE VIEWING ACCOUNT
This screen allows you to enable remote viewing on
Internet-connected machines.
What is remote viewing? It is the ability to access live
video from your cameras from anywhere in the world
using a Windows® Media enabled Internet browser or
cell phone.
The default option on this screen is to create a new
remote viewing account. If you want to create a new
account, simply click Next>.
If you already have an account and want to use the
existing account to view the cameras on this new
network, click the radio button for “Use existing
remote viewing account” and click Next>.
Click “Do this later” to skip this option.
To read more about remote viewing, see Chapter 5.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM
This screen allows you to specify the number of
cameras you are putting on the system with this install
and how they are connected to the computer, i.e. via a
WiLife USB Adapter, Other HomePlug Powerline
Adapter, or Non-Powerline LAN. (Typically, the answer
to this last question is the WiLife USB adapter.)
PLUG IN YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER
Now, you are ready to plug in the USB Receiver.
1) Plug the USB Receiver Module directly
into a wall outlet near your PC.
2) Use the included USB Cable to connect
the USB Receiver Module to one of the
available USB ports on your PC.
3) Click the NEXT> button when you are
done.
Note: The USB Receiver Module has built in
surge protection and must be plugged directly
into your wall outlet. It is highly recommended
that you do not plug the USB Receiver Module
into a surge protected power strip. Plugging
the USB Receiver Module into a surge
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and performance of the LukWerks system.
PLUG IN YOUR CAMERA
With the receiver plugged into your electrical
outlet, you are ready to plug in your cameras.
1) Start by installing your cameras in a
location near your PC. This makes it
easier to adjust the focus if necessary.
Once you have focused your camera,
select a new location for the camera and
use one of the convenient mounting
options to place your camera on a
desktop, window, or wall.
Installation Note: If mounting the camera on a
window, clean the area of the window where
the suction cup will be attached. Let the area
dry completely before mounting camera.
The Window Mount Suction Cup has been tested and proven to hold the weight of objects heavier than
the camera for extended periods of time. To ensure long term connection, you can spread a very small
drop of vegetable or olive oil on the under-side of the cup before applying it to the window. This
increases the suction power of the cup.
CAUTION: The Luk camera should be mounted indoors or in a weatherproof enclosure. Additionally, you should not
point the camera directly at the sun. Failing to follow either of these warnings will damage your camera.
2) Plug the Camera Power Supply into a nearby outlet. Then, use the included Camera Cable (8 ft.
Standard Ethernet Cable) to connect the power supply to the camera.
Note: The Camera Power Supply has built in surge protection and must be plugged directly into your wall outlet.
Plugging the Camera Power Supply into a surge protected power strip may reduce the quality and performance of
the LukWerks system.
3) Click the NEXT> button to proceed.
NAME YOUR CAMERAS
Simply name your cameras by clicking inside the text field
under each video panel and entering the desired name.
Suggestions for names might be: Garage, Entryway, Foyer,
Kitchen, Storage Area, Front Door, Porch, Family Area, etc.

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Firewall Setup
It is very likely that you have one of many Firewall applications running on your computer. These applications
protect your computer from unwanted network connections, which sometimes are the result of viruses.
Because Werks creates a new network using your home wiring and uses your Internet connection for email and
remote viewing, you will need to configure your firewall to allow these connections.
The Setup Wizard will attempt to configure the
firewall used on your system.
If needed, we have provided an entire chapter
titled Configuring your PC Firewall that you can
use as an aid.
Most firewalls will prompt you to Allow or Block
access to the network by Werks. You should
always choose Allow when the program reads
“Werks.”
ATTENTION: If you are using Norton Firewall or
Norton Internet Security, you must review the
Norton Internet Security by Symantec section
of the chapter Configuring your PC Firewall.
Simply accepting the automated prompts may
be insufficient.
•If you are running Windows XP Service
Pack 2, the Windows Security Alert screen may appear. Click on the Unblock button to allow Werks to
run properly. (A sample screen shot of the Windows Security Alert displays below.)
•If McAfee Personal Firewall Plus or Standard is running on your Windows XP, a warning message is
going to display as Werks starts. This message is going to inform you that Werks wants access to the
Internet. You need to click "Grant Access" in order for Werks to run properly. (A sample screen shot of
this McAfee Firewall message displays below.)
•If you are using other anti-virus or firewall software, similar warning messages may appear, asking you
whether you want to allow Werks to perform certain functions. You should allow the requested
permissions so that Werks runs properly.
•If you find you are having problems, reference the chapter on Configuring your PC Firewall.

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Windows Firewall Auto-Alert McAfee Auto-Alert Message
Additional Cameras
You can have up to six Luk Cameras in each LukWerks system. Adding new cameras is easy. Check our
website periodically for news regarding any new cameras being released.
STEP 1–POSITION YOUR CAMERA
a. Select a location for your camera.
Use one of the convenient mounting options to secure your camera to a flat surface, window or wall.
Note 1: If mounting the Indoor camera on a window, clean the area of the window where the suction cup will be
attached. Let the area dry completely before mounting the camera. (The Window Mount Suction Cup has been
tested and proven to hold the weight of objects heavier than the camera for extended periods. To increase the
suction power of the cup, spread a small drop of vegetable or olive oil on the underside of the cup before applying
it to the window.)
Note 2: When mounting an Outdoor camera, install in a nearby electrical outlet that is easily accessible.
b. Plug the Camera Power Supply into a nearby outlet.
Use the included Camera Cable (8 ft. standard Ethernet cable) to connect the power supply to the
camera.
Note: The Camera Power Supply has built-in surge protection and must be plugged directly into your wall outlet.
Plugging the Camera Power Supply into a surge-protected power strip may reduce the quality and performance of
the LukWerks system.
STEP 2–IDENTIFY THE NEW CAMERA IN WERKS
There are two choices of setup paths – a and b. So, read both before moving on with the procedure:
a. You did NOT set a custom password
If you have NOT set a custom camera password, then you do not need to do anything more. Werks will
automatically recognize the camera within 1-2 minutes.