WiLife Video Security System User manual

WiLife Video Security System
User’s Guide
V2.0

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Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft, Windows, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 are registered
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Portions of the WiLife hardware and software have pending patents.

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Table of Contents
WELCOME TO WILIFE...................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
Overview of the WiLife Video Security System.......................................................................................1
Basic Concepts....................................................................................................................................2
System Components ...............................................................................................................................5
WiLife Accessories...............................................................................................................................7
User’s Guide Chapters ............................................................................................................................7
The Command Center Help System .......................................................................................................8
GETTING STARTED.......................................................................................................................... 7
Overview...................................................................................................................................................7
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................8
Starter Kit Contents.................................................................................................................................9
Installation Procedures ...........................................................................................................................9
Step 1 - Run the Install Wizard...........................................................................................................9
Step 2 –Complete the WiLife Setup Wizard .................................................................................. 11
Firewall Setup ................................................................................................................................... 14
Additional Cameras .............................................................................................................................. 15
Indoor Camera Focus and Aim ............................................................................................................ 17
Switching Lenses on the Indoor Camera ............................................................................................ 17
Product Support.................................................................................................................................... 18
Tip of the Day........................................................................................................................................ 18
USING THE COMMAND CENTER....................................................................................................... 19
Title Bar Controls .............................................................................................................................. 19
Main Feature Buttons ...................................................................................................................... 20
Live View ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Live Video Windows.......................................................................................................................... 20
Choose a Multiple-Camera View...................................................................................................... 20
Alerts Scheduler Front Control Panel .............................................................................................. 21
Use the Camera Activity Panel......................................................................................................... 22
Switch Cameras On and Off............................................................................................................. 22
Enable or Disable E-mail Alerts ....................................................................................................... 22
Digital Pan-Tilt-Zoom Panel.............................................................................................................. 23
Live Mode Right-Click Context Menus............................................................................................. 24
Print or Save Live Video Frames...................................................................................................... 24
Change Camera Order...................................................................................................................... 25
Delete a Camera............................................................................................................................... 25
Live Mode Hot Key Assignments ......................................................................................................... 26
Playback View ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Review Stored Video Segments....................................................................................................... 27
Play Video with Onscreen Controls.................................................................................................. 30
Use Keyboard Playback Controls..................................................................................................... 30
When the Camera Records Events.................................................................................................. 31
Playback Mode Right-Click Context Menu Options ........................................................................ 31
Protect a Recorded Video Segment ................................................................................................ 32
Unprotect Video Segment ................................................................................................................ 32
Protect and Upload Video Segments .............................................................................................. 32

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Check Online Storage....................................................................................................................... 33
Print or Save Recorded Video.......................................................................................................... 33
Deleting a Video Clip ........................................................................................................................ 33
Send E-mail....................................................................................................................................... 34
Properties Dialog Window................................................................................................................ 35
Online Viewing ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Use Online Viewing........................................................................................................................... 36
Running in Background Mode ............................................................................................................. 36
Switch between Background and Full Screen................................................................................ 36
Exiting Command Center...................................................................................................................... 37
WILIFE PLATINUM FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 38
Online Connection Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 39
Online Video Storage............................................................................................................................ 41
Online Video Sharing ............................................................................................................................ 42
Online Search & Playback................................................................................................................ 43
Purchasing WiLife Platinum ................................................................................................................. 45
SETTING SYSTEM OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 48
Overview of Command Center Settings............................................................................................... 48
Command Center Setup Tabs.......................................................................................................... 48
Camera Tab Options............................................................................................................................. 49
Launch the Camera Setup Dialog ................................................................................................... 49
Delete a Camera............................................................................................................................... 50
Recording Tab Options ......................................................................................................................... 50
Learn About Motion Detection......................................................................................................... 50
Review the Recording Dialog........................................................................................................... 51
Manage Motion Detection Zones .................................................................................................... 51
Set Motion Detection Sensitivity ..................................................................................................... 52
Schedule Recording Time ................................................................................................................ 52
Manage Disk Usage ......................................................................................................................... 53
Change Video Storage Options........................................................................................................ 53
Alerts Tab Option .................................................................................................................................. 54
E-mail and Cell Phone Alerts Setup................................................................................................. 55
Outgoing E-Mail Server Settings ...................................................................................................... 55
Add E-mail Addresses....................................................................................................................... 56
Create Cell Phone Alerts .................................................................................................................. 56
Remove E-mail Addresses ............................................................................................................... 57
E-mail Recorded Video ..................................................................................................................... 57
Desktop Notifications....................................................................................................................... 58
Setting Desktop Notifications.......................................................................................................... 59
Online Viewing Setup............................................................................................................................ 60
Verify System Requirements............................................................................................................ 60
Remote Viewing Using Cell Phones & Handhelds .......................................................................... 60
Online Dialog Screen Options.......................................................................................................... 62
Online Connection Section Descriptions......................................................................................... 63
Create Your WiLife Online Account.................................................................................................. 64
Disconnecting WiLife Online Viewing .............................................................................................. 67
Connecting WiLife Online Viewing ................................................................................................... 67
Advanced Options................................................................................................................................. 68
Review the Advanced Options Dialog.............................................................................................. 68
Find My Cameras.............................................................................................................................. 69

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Rediscover Cameras ........................................................................................................................ 72
Set or Change Your Password ......................................................................................................... 72
Set Password System & Feature Locks .......................................................................................... 72
Check for Software Updates ............................................................................................................ 74
Update Camera Firmware................................................................................................................ 74
Rebuild Video Segment List............................................................................................................. 75
Find Orphan Clips ............................................................................................................................. 76
System Information .......................................................................................................................... 77
Diagnostics Summary Report .......................................................................................................... 78
SCHEDULING ALERTS &RECORDING EVENTS .................................................................................... 79
Scheduling Alerts Overview.................................................................................................................. 79
Recording and Alerts Schedule Screen Overview .......................................................................... 79
Opening the WiLife Recording and Alerts Schedule Screen.......................................................... 81
Schedule Event Properties Screen Overview.................................................................................. 81
No Motion Detection Alerts.............................................................................................................. 82
Set Manual Alert Properties............................................................................................................. 83
Arm Event Early Properties .............................................................................................................. 83
Camera Alert Properties................................................................................................................... 84
Create a Continuous Recording Event ............................................................................................ 85
Create An Event To Turn Off Recording........................................................................................... 86
Modifying a Recording or Alert Event .............................................................................................. 86
Deleting a Recording or Alert Event ................................................................................................ 87
USING ONLINE VIEWING ................................................................................................................ 88
How Do I Access My WiLife Online Account?...................................................................................... 89
Viewing Video in Direct vs. Relayed Mode .......................................................................................... 89
Online Viewing From a PC .................................................................................................................... 90
Logging into Your WiLife Online Account ........................................................................................ 90
Using the My Cameras Page............................................................................................................ 91
View the Video for One Camera....................................................................................................... 91
View the Video for All Cameras In One Image ................................................................................ 92
View the Video for Your Cameras Using the Cycle Feature............................................................ 92
Managing Your WiLife Online Account ................................................................................................ 94
Changing Video Preferences............................................................................................................ 94
Changing Your WiLife Online Password .......................................................................................... 95
Changing Your WiLife Online Login Name ...................................................................................... 96
Changing Settings For Personal Preferences ................................................................................. 97
Manage WiLife Online Page Overview................................................................................................. 98
Removing a Location or a Camera .................................................................................................. 99
Viewing Your Cameras Using a Cell Phone or Handheld.............................................................. 100
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................102
Installation Problems.......................................................................................................................... 102
Setup Problems .................................................................................................................................. 103
Video Problems................................................................................................................................... 104
Maintenance Problems ...................................................................................................................... 105
Status Lights ....................................................................................................................................... 107
CONFIGURING YOUR FIREWALL .....................................................................................................109
Firewall Basics .................................................................................................................................... 109
Internet Filters ................................................................................................................................ 109
WiLife Firewall Requirements........................................................................................................ 109

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Microsoft Firewall ............................................................................................................................... 110
Norton Internet Security 2001 - 2005 .............................................................................................. 112
Norton Personal Firewall 2006.......................................................................................................... 114
Validate the Setup.......................................................................................................................... 114
Norton Internet Security 2007........................................................................................................... 115
Norton AntiVirus 2007 ....................................................................................................................... 117
Norton 360.......................................................................................................................................... 119
ZoneAlarm Firewall............................................................................................................................. 122
McAfee Security Center...................................................................................................................... 124
McAfee Personal Firewall................................................................................................................... 126
BlackICE Firewall ................................................................................................................................ 128
Windows Live OneCare .................................................................................................................. 131
Turning Off Spam Blocking for WiLife E-mails .................................................................................. 133
AOL (AIM)......................................................................................................................................... 133
EarthLink Total Access and Web Mail........................................................................................... 133
EarthLink 5.0 .................................................................................................................................. 133
HotMail............................................................................................................................................ 133
Yahoo Mail ...................................................................................................................................... 134
GMail ............................................................................................................................................... 134
Microsoft Outlook 2003................................................................................................................. 134
Microsoft Outlook Express 6.......................................................................................................... 134
Eudora............................................................................................................................................. 134
Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5................................................................................................................. 134
Opera M2 ........................................................................................................................................ 135
SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................136
System Computer Requirements ...................................................................................................... 136
Online Viewing Requirements............................................................................................................ 136
DVC-810i Indoor Camera ................................................................................................................... 137
DLC-810e Outdoor Camera ............................................................................................................... 138
DLC-810c Spy Camera ....................................................................................................................... 139
Powerline Networking......................................................................................................................... 140
Wall and Ceiling Mount Installation................................................................................................... 141
SOFTWARE LICENSE AND HARDWARE WARRANTY.............................................................................142
Command Center Software License.................................................................................................. 142
Limited Product Warranty .................................................................................................................. 144
REGULATORY AND SAFETY ...........................................................................................................146
Regulatory Information....................................................................................................................... 146
Safety Information.............................................................................................................................. 146
Use with Power Conditioning Equipment...................................................................................... 149
Powerline Network Limitations...................................................................................................... 149

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Welcome to WiLife
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WiLife Video Security System.
As you already know, WiLife®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 Cameras capture digital-streaming, full-color
video and transmits the live feed to the Command Center
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 WiLife 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 e-mail 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 WiLife Command Center application. Setup
controls allow you to view and modify settings for cameras, motion detection, video, system statistics, e-mail,
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 the WiLife Video Security System
WiLife has three primary components: Intelligent Cameras, Powerful Software, and Remote Viewing capability.
The WiLife Command Center is the name of our software. We call remote viewing WiLife Online.
At the center of the Command Center 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 WiLife system.
1. EASY SETUP
One of our first design goals was to deliver a system that you could setup in 15 minutes without having 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 WiLife Command Center (Software)
Step 2 –Connect the USB Receiver Module
Step 3 –Mount Your Cameras
With these easy steps you are up and going. Jump to the chapter on Getting Started for more details about the
WiLife 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. This illustration best describes how Homeplug works to give you a fast and easy setup
and a reliable video security camera network. Click here to view a full-size PDF copy.

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2. POWERFUL CAMERAS
At the heart of each Camera is an imbedded computer that actively
encodes, adjusts, and manages your video feed –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 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 An Indoor Camera looks out over the driveway, has Auto Brightness
set to “On,”allowing it to automatically adjust to changing light
conditions.
Camera 2 An Outdoor Camera 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 An Indoor Camera monitors the front door and has an e-mail Alert
set, which will send a notification if anyone comes into the house
e.g. when the kids come home from school.
Camera 4 A Spy Camera monitors the computer room where the kids study,
using the PC for research and typing papers.
Setup allows you to set each camera differently, based on its mission.
3. POWERFUL SOFTWARE
At the center of the WiLife Video Security System is the
WiLife Command Center, the most powerful video
security software available. The WiLife Command
Center can manage full-motion video from six
concurrent cameras, providing you with stunning live
views from every camera while simultaneously
recording any motion or scheduled events.
Additionally, the WiLife Command Center uses a
powerful Alerts engine that communicates with your e-
mail server to notify up to ten e-mail addresses or cell
phones that a camera has detected and recorded
motion. When the Command Center detects motion on
a specific camera, the Command Center will send out
an e-mail message; and at your option, you can set the
Command Center to attach either a frame from the
captured video or the video segment.
WiLife’s Command Center 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 e-mail alert if anyone gets close to the car.

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Some of the great features of the WiLife Command Center include:
6-Camera live view
Concurrent recording of video from all cameras
User-definable e-mail and cell phone alerts
Automatic disk storage management
Powerful video archive search and playback
Password system security
The WiLife Command Center uses a portion of the disk space on your PC to store the video captured by your
Cameras. In the default setup, the Command Center 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, The Command Center
stores each video event as a separate clip to your PC’s hard drive. Some of these clips may be only a few
seconds long, while others could last hours. As a Setup option, you specify the maximum amount of disk space
allocated to the Command Center for video file storage. Once the WiLife Command Center 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
The WiLife Command Center, coupled with our WiLife
Online services, delivers a unique Internet services
component that 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 WiLife
Online is the WiLife Remote Viewing Service that
intelligently links you to all of your cameras at each
site where you have installed a WiLife system.
To access the video you first create a WiLife Online
user account at www.wilife.com. This is part of the
normal process of registering you product. With each
new WiLife setup, you register the new site with your
existing account. Then, when you want to check in on
your property, simply login to your WiLife Online
account from a Web browser or Windows Mobile cell
phone and link to the video feed.
With WiLife Online it is easy to monitor your home, office, cabin, or even grandma's house –anytime anywhere
–all from your WiLife Online account.
The following chapters describe in detail each component of the WiLife system. Two chapters in this guide
describe in full each of these modules—Chapter 3: Using the WiLife Command Center and Chapter 5: WiLife
Command Center Setups, which introduces you to the Command Center’s Setup dialogs.
We have also provided you with online help, support, and service pages on our website. Either way, we are
committed to your success.
We are glad to share with you our passion for building great video security 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 WiLife.

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System Components
WILIFE CAMERAS
WiLife Cameras are the smartest cameras on the market. At their core is a 400MHz processor. Using the
processor, they automatically to adjust the video picture for changing light conditions (auto-brightness), detect
motion, and encode video using Windows Media 9 Video file format.
When WiLife cameras detect motion, they record the event and save it to the WiLife Video folder.
The WiLife Command Center supports up to six cameras.
INDOOR CAMERA
The Indoor Camera is our most flexible surveillance camera because of its 3 versatile
mounting options that make for easy monitoring for nearly every location. It is our top
selling product.
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 Indoor 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. Indoor cameras can also sit on top a desktop,
bookshelf, wall, or ceiling using the Desktop Mount or Wall Mount.
OUTDOOR CAMERA
The Outdoor Camera is another option used with the WiLife Video Security
system. Like the Indoor Camera, the Outdoor Camera uses the Command
Center software and is compatible with other existing WiLife Cameras. It is
unique, however, from other WiLife Cameras because it is weatherproof.
The Outdoor Camera provides the same basic benefits of all WiLife Cameras
including easy installation, plug-and-play, Homeplug, and a wide range of
configuration options for homes and small businesses.
The Outdoor Camera is perfect for applications where you need a
weatherproof camera. The Outdoor Camera can withstand the harshest
elements while providing superior video surveillance. The Outdoor camera is weatherproof, so it provides you
coverage of outdoor locations, such as the parking lot, driveway, front or back entrance and backyard.
Note: When mounting, install in a nearby electrical outlet that is easily accessible.
SPY CAMERA
The Spy Camera delivers the power of professional-grade video security in a
package that is easy to set up and affordable. The Spy Camera
masquerades as a sleek, fully functioning digital clock, and is perfect for
coverage of any area of the home or small business that requires discreet
observance.
The Spy Camera can be placed anywhere on a flat surface that has an
unobstructed field of view. It looks natural wherever you place it - night-
table, dresser, shelf, desk, countertop, etc.
The Spy Camera provides the same basic benefits of all WiLife Cameras,
including easy installation, plug-and-play, Homeplug, and a wide range of
configuration options for homes and small businesses.

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This hidden camera is perfect for coverage of any area of the home or small business that requires discreet
observance. You'll have a powerful security camera that will go undetected by everyone. Perfect for monitoring
and recording your employees, kids, the nanny or the babysitter.
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 that is running the WiLife
Command Center.
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 WiLife Camera and the 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 WiLife Indoor
Camera packages was specifically selected because it was small, flexible, and unobtrusive, in comparison to a
typical CAT 5e cable.
Note: You can find longer CAT 5e cable cables in our online store at www.wilife.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 Command Center
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 or 2.0 interface.
CAMERA SUCTION CUP
Use the large suction cup to hang the Indoor camera on 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
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DESKTOP MOUNT BASE
The Desktop Mount Base included in the installation kit is used to place the Indoor 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 camera from a wall, ceiling, or
other surface to watch a room from a discrete location.
WiLife 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 WiLife 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.
User’s Guide Chapters
We designed this manual to be the ultimate resource for learning, understanding, and using the multi-faceted
features within the Command Center 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 Command
Center software and the WiLife Cameras.
Using the
Command
Center
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.
WiLife Platinum This chapter introduces you to all of the platinum features that expand your
already powerful system with innovative PC and Online features. Platinum gives
you more control and flexibility to protect your property, family, and employees,
providing you the ultimate in video security. Available features include:
•Digital Pan-Tilt-Zoom
•Scheduled Alerts
•No-Motion Detected Alerts
•Online Search & Playback
•Online Connection Monitoring
•Online Video Sharing

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Chapters Descriptions
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
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 Command Center 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 Command Center Help System
Click on the [?] icon in the upper-right corner of Command Center 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
The WiLife Command Center 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 Command Center has been setup, all you need to do is plug in the cameras and you are on your way to
using your security system. The Command Center application automatically discovers all the cameras
throughout the home and displays the live video stream.
Installing Command Center in three easy steps:
1) Install Command Center Software
2) Complete First Run Wizard
3) Place your WiLife Camera(s)
It is that simple –1, 2, 3 and you are done.
The following illustrations show how the WiLife Video Security System is an easy 15-minute-setup no matter
which camera you are installing:

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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®Vista;
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition,
XP Professional, or XP Media Center Edition
USB: One available 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
Command Center
Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
USB Receiver
USB Cable (6 ft.)
WiLife Indoor Camera
Camera Power Supply
Cat5 Cable (8 ft.)
Camera Suction Cup
Cable Suction Cup
Desktop Mount
Wall Mount
Window Decals
OUTDOOR STARTER KIT CONTENTS
Command Center
Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
USB Receiver
USB Cable (8 ft.)
WiLife Outdoor Camera
Power cord/plug
Cable Suction Cup
Post, Overhang, Wall Mount
Window Decals
SPY STARTER KIT CONTENTS
Command Center
Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
USB Receiver
USB Cable (8 ft.)
WiLife Spy Camera
Power cord/plug
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.
Step 1 - Run the Install Wizard
Insert the Command Center PC Software CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The WiLife 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:).
Click “Install Command Center Software”options.

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A. WELCOME TO THE INSTALL WIZARD
The Command Center install is ready to start. Simply click the Next> button to begin.
A. IF NECESSARY,COMMAND CENTER 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 for the
installation process. A status bar displays 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
WiLife Install wizard.
B. COMPLETING THE COMMAND CENTER INSTALL WIZARD
Follow the on-screen instructions of the Command Center
Install wizard. Click the Next> button to advance through the
installation process.
One of the early steps is the WiLife 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>.
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.

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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 Command Center System. The
default location is C:\Program Files\WiLife.
Step 2 –Complete the WiLife Setup Wizard
As WiLife starts for the first time, the WiLife Setup Wizard will
display automatically. The WiLife 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 Command Center
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 Command
Center Video”field.
The Setup Wizard automatically sets the Command Center
Video Allocation at an amount that is 20% of the total free
space, or to the amount of the Existing Command Center Video
files, whichever is greater.
You can adjust the setting by moving the status bar above “Adjust Command Center Disk Allocation.”
When you have finished setting disk allocation, click Next>.
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