JVC Everio GZ-RY980, Detailed User Manual

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How to Establish a Wi-Fi Connection
“Ways of Wi-Fi Connection” (
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p. 78)
“Preparing for Connection” (
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p. 79)
“Connecting” (
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p. 79)
Ways of Wi-Fi Connection
There are three ways of connecting the camera to devices such as a
smartphone, tablet terminal or PC.
Direct Connection
0 The camera can be connected to devices such as a smartphone, tablet
terminal or PC directly via Wi-Fi.
.
Local Area Network (LAN) Connection
0 The camera can be connected to devices such as a smartphone, tablet
terminal or PC within the same Local Area Network (LAN).
“What is Local Area Network (LAN)?” (
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p. 78)
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* An access point (wireless LAN router) is needed for this mode of
connection.
“What is an access point?” (
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p. 78)
Internet Connection
0 The camera can be connected to devices such as a distant smartphone,
tablet terminal or PC via the Internet.
.
* An Internet connection with a global IP address and an access point
(wireless LAN router) that is compatible with UPnP are needed for this
mode of connection.
“What is global IP address?” (
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p. 78)
“What is UPnP?” (
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p. 78)
“What is an access point?” (
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p. 78)
Network-related Terminology
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What is an access point?
An access point refers to a device that makes use of Internet connections
wirelessly.
Some common examples include wireless LAN routers and Wi-Fi routers,
which come with a function for sharing a single connection among multiple
devices.
For Internet connections such as fiber-optic Internet and cable TV that are
connected wirelessly, a wireless LAN router (or devices with a wireless LAN
router function, such as a modem) is used.
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What is Local Area Network (LAN)?
While a wireless LAN router allows multiple devices to make use of a single
Internet connection, it is possible for devices that are connected to the same
wireless LAN router to communicate with one another.
Communication in this case is carried out independently of the Internet
connection, and is referred to as a Local Area Network (LAN) connection.
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What is global IP address?
The Internet connection that we are using either makes use of a global IP
address or a local IP address.
A local IP address cannot be accessed from an external source, and thus
cannot be used for Internet connections.
If you are unsure of the type of Internet connection that you are using, please
consult your Internet service provider.
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What is UPnP?
UPnP, which is the abbreviation of “Universal Plug and Play”, is a function
of wireless LAN routers.
This function can be used to grant limited access from external sources,
which is otherwise prohibited.
To find out whether the wireless LAN router in use supports UPnP, please
refer to the instruction manual or product catalog of the wireless LAN router.
If the UPnP function of a Wi-Fi router can be enabled or disabled, select
“Enable”.
Using Wi-Fi
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