Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera
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Checking Your Wireless Network Configuration (Configuration Only)
If you are already using a wireless network, check the following settings and note them in the
checklist.
If you are using an AirPort network, you can check each setting in the AirPort Admin Utility.
• If you are configuring a network managed by a system administrator, obtain
the network settings information from the network administrator.
• An encryption key is an important asset. Manage it securely so that no one
else can learn what it is.
• See the user guide for your wireless LAN router for details on checking the
settings.
Checklist
• Network Name (SSID, ESSID)
Please enter the name assigned to
the wireless network you are using.
• Network Authentication/Data
Encryption (Encryption Method,
Encryption Mode)
Invalid
WEP (Open)
WEP (Shared Key)
WPA-PSK-TKIP
WPA-PSK-AES
"Network Authentication/Data
Encryption" is the encryption method
for data during a wireless
transmission.
Enter a check mark beside the
method used by your wireless
network.
If you are using an AirPort network,
check the wireless utility settings and
select the following.
•[None] or [Do not use] [Disabled]
•[128 Bit WEP] [WEP (Open)]
•[40 Bit WEP] [WEP (Open)]
•[WPA Personal] [WPA-PSK-TKIP]
If a setting other than the above is
selected, the camera will not be able
to connect to the wireless network.
Reset it with one of the options
above.
• Encryption Key (Network Key)
The Encryption Key is the key used to
encrypt data during a wireless
transmission. Confirm the key used in
your wireless network. (Be extremely
careful in handling it since it is vital
information.)
If you are using an AirPort network,
enter the password you set for the
network as the Encryption Key.
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