Wilife V 1.5 User Manual
LukWerks User Guide
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Maintenance Problem
Solution
Werks does not see my
cameras
Reset the camera by unplugging the power supply and then replugging it in to the wall.
Verify that the camera ON/OFF button on the main Werks window is set to ON.
Verify that the camera power supply and the USB receiver have power by checking the
status lights, some of which flash and others which are solid on.
Verify that the camera power supply and the USB receiver are plugged directly into a
power outlet and not a power strip or UPS.
Ensure the Ethernet cable connecting the camera with the power supply is secure.
Ensure the USB receiver connected securely into the PC.
Verify that you have properly configured any PC firewalls by reviewing the chapter on
Configuring Your PC Firewall.
Close other applications that may be interfering with Werks.
Test another power outlet for your camera, perhaps one closer to your PC.
Click the REDISCOVER button on the Setup > Advanced dialog.
Refresh your environment. To do this, 1) restart you computer, 2) reset your USB by
removing and reconnecting it PC-to-USB cable, and 3) reset your cameras by
unplugging and re-plugging them into the power outlet.
Reset each camera by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the camera by
gently inserting a paperclip into the small hole near the network connector.
From the Setup>Advanced dialog, execute the Add New and Rediscover camera
operations.
Werks seems to run slowly
Werks is a 21
st
century application and is tuned for use on modern PCs. Though we
provide minimum system requirements for running Werks, you may find some functions
operate slowly on underpowered machines.
Ensure you are running a PC that meets the minimum system requirements, and
preferably one that meets the recommended system requirements.
Close unneeded applications running on your computer.
Run virus and spyware detection software to ensure your computer is clean.
My camera is not recording
motion
Werks uses two methods to record video: Camera Motion Detection and user defined
Recording Schedules. If you have disabled both of these options, cameras will not
record. Check the following to ensure recording is configured properly:
Check the Setup > Recording options page for each camera and ensure the camera
has defined motion zones.
Ensure the “Enable motion detection for camera” checkbox is checked.
Check your camera recording schedule to ensure the cameras are turned on (not
scheduled to be Off)
Increase your motion sensitivity settings.
Werks is not sending email
alerts
Werks requires four elements to send an email alert. Check the following items on the
Setup > Email dialog for each detected camera:
Ensure you have properly set the SMTP server settings and executed the TEST button
operation.
Verify your “Send Email to” email addresses are correct.
Choose the alert action for each camera.
Ensure the “Enable Email Alerts” option is checked.
Adjust the Minimum Motion time to meet your needs.
Check the Spam Blocking options for your receiving email account.
I am unable to see my site or
cameras from My LukWerks
account
To view your cameras remotely you need four items: proper Werks configuration, an
active My LukWerks account, Internet connectivity, and a compatible remote device.
Check the following items:
Ensure that you have created a My LukWerks account by registering at
Verify that your account name (email address) and password match those used to
create your account.
Test your account information accuracy by going to the Setup > Remote dialog and
clicking the APPLY CHANGES button.
Test your internet connection from your device by opening an Internet browser on the
Test the compatibility of your Internet Browser or Cell Phone by reviewing our
documented system requirements.