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Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
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Network authentication / data encryption (encryption method /
encryption mode)
The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission. Check
which security setting is used: WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK
(TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WEP (open system
authentication), or no security.
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Password (encryption key / network key)
The key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission. Also
called the “encryption key” or “network key”.
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Key index (transmit key)
The key set when WEP is used for network authentication / data
encryption. Use “1” as the setting.
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If system administrator status is needed to adjust network
settings, contact the system administrator for details.
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These settings are very important for network security. Exercise
adequate caution when changing these settings.
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For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on
checking settings, refer to the access point user manual.
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A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for
connecting multiple computers. A router that contains an internal
Wi-Fi function is called a “Wi-Fi router”.
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This guide refers to all Wi-Fi routers and base stations as “access
points”.
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If you use MAC address filtering on your Wi-Fi network, be sure
to add the camera’s MAC address to your access point. You can
check your camera’s MAC address by choosing MENU (
> [ 4] tab > [Wireless settings] > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Check MAC
Address].
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The following Windows settings are configured when you run the
utility in step 2.
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Turn on media streaming.
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access
via Wi-Fi.
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Turn on network discovery.
This will enable the computer to see (find) the camera.
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Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol).
This allows you to check the network connection status.
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Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP).
This will enable network devices to detect each other
automatically.
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Some security software may prevent you from completing the
settings as described here. Check the settings of your security
software.
Saving Images to a Connected Computer
Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows.
Also refer to the access point user manual.
Confirming Access Point Compatibility
Confirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fi
Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS,
non-WPS access points, check the following information.
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Network name (SSID/ESSID)
The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Also called the
“access point name” or “network name”.
