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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.
Check sheet
Network name (SSID/ESSID)
The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use.
Network certificate/data encryption (encryption method/
encryption mode)
The method for encrypting data during transmission via
Wi-Fi.
○ None
○ WEP (open system
authentication)
○ WPA-PSK (TKIP)
○ WPA-PSK (AES)
○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
○ WPA2-PSK (AES)
Encryption key (network key)
The data encryption key used for transmission via Wi-Fi.
Key index (sent key)
The key specified when using WEP for Network certificate/
data encryption.
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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 the [
3] tab, [Wi-Fi Settings], and then [Check MAC
Address].
Connecting to a Computer
Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a
connection destination, and transfer images to the computer wirelessly
using the software CameraWindow as follows.
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When connected to a computer, the camera is used to establish the
connection and then the computer (software CameraWindow) is used to
transfer images.
Preparing to Register a Computer
Prepare to register a computer.
Checking Your Computer Environment
For computer environments that allow Wi-Fi connection with a camera, refer
Additionally, the software CameraWindow must be installed (
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Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are not supported.
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Windows 7 N (European version) and KN (South Korean version)
require a separate download and installation of Windows Media
Feature Pack.
For further details, see the following website.
Checking Your Wi-Fi Environment
To use Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) that acts as your access
point must be connected to a computer. Be sure to use a Wi-Fi base unit
that conforms to the Wi-Fi standard listed in “Specifications” (
If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items and mark each
one on the Check sheet. For instructions on checking network settings,
refer to the access point user guide.
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