This article applies to the following products:
All WiLife camera kits

This article applies to the following platforms:
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Our WiLifeTM software uses passwords to provide security for both remote viewing and the camera's networking to your PC.

If your host PC is in a place that is accessible to others, here are two suggestions to increase security using  tools available in the Windows operating system, not part of our product

1. The best and quickest way is to lock your computer when you are not present.  In Windows XP  this "Lock Computer" feature can be set up by opening Task Manager (CTRL+ALT-DEL), then select the "Lock Computer" option. This allows your applications to run while your files are protected from unwarranted access.  You can unlock your PC by reopening Task Manager using the same keys and then entering your password.
2. Set-up a screen saver to activate shortly after you leave the computer and password protect (found in the screen saver settings) the screen saver.

We also recommend setting a password in WiLife application to protect video transmitted over the HomePlug network. The WiLife software feature to Change Password allows you to enter a new security password or even remove the password. To change the password, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Setup > Advanced dialog.
2. Locate the Network Security section and click on the CHANGE PASSWORD button.
3. Enter the current password, if you are changing and existing password. Otherwise, WiLife will make this field read only.
4. Type your new password in both the New and Re-enter fields to confirm the password.

WiLife software uses passwords to secure communications links between cameras, the USB receiver, and WiLife application. When the system has a password, your live video is encrypted – protecting it from others being able to view your cameras.