EOS Step-by-Step Setup Guide Wireless File Transmitter Server Mode Infrastructure & Ad Hoc Networks Windows XP / Windows 7 2012 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
WFT Server Mode Infrastructure Network Setup Overview This section will describe how to set up a WFT Server Mode infrastructure network on a computer running the Professional edition of Windows XP or Windows 7. WFT Server Mode allows you to wirelessly control your camera through a standard web browser. It also provides Live View functionality and the ability to wirelessly transfer images from the camera to a remote computer. This setup requires a wireless network router to serve as the access point. It assumes that the router has been set up for DHCP with WEP security enabled. You will therefore need the 10 digit WEP key or other password to connect to the router. Do not attempt to change the settings on anyone else s computer or network without the explicit permission of the owner or administrator. Initial Setup Windows XP 1Double-click the Wireless Network icon located on the Taskbar, at the lower right corner of your screen. 2Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon. 2
3Select the name of the wireless network you want to access. Note: If this is a remote network you will need to know its security settings and login requirements. Initial Setup Windows 7 1Click the Wireless Network icon located on the Taskbar, at the lower right corner of your screen. A wireless network list will appear. 2Select the name of the wireless network you want to access. Note: If this is a remote network you will need to know its security settings and login requirements. 3
WFT Setup 1Turn on your camera with the WFT attached. (The WFT requires its own battery.) Navigate to to the Tool menu that lists WFT settings, then select [WFT settings]. 2Under WFT Settings, select [Connection wizard]. 3Under Select communication method, select [WFTserver], then select [OK]. 4Under LAN type, select [Wireless]. then select [OK]. 4
5Under Wireless LAN setup method, select [Connect with wizard], then select [OK]. 6Under Select wireless network, select the wireless network ID that is being distributed by your router. This must be the same one you selected in the initial setup. Select [OK]. 7Under Key Index, select [Key index 1], then select [OK]. 8Under Key Format, select whichever option will allow enough space to enter your wireless login ID or WEP key. Options may vary by model of WFT. In this example we have selected Enter 8-63 ASCII characters. 5
9Under Enter 8-63 ASCII characters, use the Quick Control Dial to enter the wireless login ID/WEP key you need to access the wireless network. Press the Menu button on the camera to select [OK]. 10It may take a few seconds for the WFT to connect to wireless network. When it does, you will see this screen. Select [Auto setting], then select [OK]. 11Under Select set number, assign a number from 1-5 so your settings can be saved and retrieved for future use. Select [OK]. 12 Return to the Tool menu. Select [WFT Settings]. 6
13Under WFT settings, select [Set up]. 14Under Set up, select [Confirm settings]. 15Under Confirm settings, scroll to settings screen 2 on the camera. You must enter the exact IP address set you see on your camera into your web browser to access WFT Server. The screen at right is only an example. Enter IP address here for reference. 192.168.1. 16Return to the Tool menu. Select [WFT Settings]. 7
17Under WFT Settings, select [Set up]. 18Under Set up, select [WFT server settings]. 19Under WFT server settings, select [WFT account]. 20Select a WFT account to which you wish to assign a Login name and Password. In this example we have selected [User 1]. 8
21Under the next WFT account screen, enter the Login name and Password of your choice. Entries are case-sensitive, so write down exactly what you entered. This will be the login name and password you must enter in Step 23 below. Login name Password 22 You are now set-up for a WFT ad hoc wireless network. To log in, open your web browser, enter the IP address you wrote down in Step 15, then tap the [return] key on the touch keyboard. (Note: The IP address must begin with http://) 23Enter the Login name and Password you assigned in Step 21, then click the Okay button. Login name Password 9
24You will see a WFT Server home screen similar to the one at right. Click any one of the three buttons to begin. How to Disonnect When you have finished using WFT Server mode, return to the WFT settings menu to select [Disconnect.] To reconnect your computer to the Internet, restore your previous settings. How to Reconnect To reconnect: 1. Change the WFT setting from [Disconnect] to [WFTserver]. 2. Turn on the WFT. When the LED turns green repeat Steps 10-15. 3. Enter 2011 Canon the IP U.S.A., address Inc. All from Rights Step Reserved. 15 into Reproduction your in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. web browser. 10
WFT Server Mode Ad Hoc Network Setup Overview This section will describe how to set up a WFT Server Mode ad hoc network on a computer running the Professional editions of either Windows XP or Windows 7. An ad hoc network creates a two-way link between the Wireless File Transmitter and your computer. WFT Server Mode allows you to wirelessly control your camera through a standard web browser. It also provides Live View functionality and the ability to wirelessly transfer images from the camera to a remote computer. This setup is secure and WEP encrypted. Before making any changes, please take note of your original settings so that you can restore them later if you wish. Do not attempt to change the settings on anyone else s computer or network without the explicit permission of the owner or administrator. Initial Computer Setup Windows XP 1From the Windows XP desktop, click the Start button, click Control Panel, then click Network Connections. 11
2Right-click on the icon for your wireless network controller. From the resulting drop-down menu, select Properties. 3From the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, click the Advanced tab, then click the checkbox beside Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Internet connection. Clear the Allow other users to control or disable this shared connection box. 12
4Click the Wireless Networks tab, then click the Add button below Preferred Networks. 5On the Association tab, enter the name you want to assign to your ad hoc network in the Network name field. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network checkbox. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. Below Wireless Network Key, enter: Network Authentication: Open Data Encryption: WEP Network key: Enter a 5-digit security key Confirm network key: Re-enter the 5-digit WEP key Click OK to save changes to the network and again to save changes to the wireless network adapter. 13
6Return to the Wireless Network Connection Properties window (see Step 3). Click the General tab, then double-click Internet Protocal (TCP/IP). 7Click the User configured radio button. Enter an IP address that does not conflict with any others in use. We have used 192.168.3.100 in this example. 14
Initial Computer Setup Windows 7 1From the Windows 7 desktop, click the Start button (Windows icon), type wireless into the search field, then press the [Return] key. From the list that appears, click Manage wireless networks. 2Click Add on the menu bar to add a new network. 15
3On the new window that opens, click Create an ad hoc network. 4On the new window that opens, click Next. 16
5On the new window that opens, enter a name for your network and configure the security options. Enter a 5-digit security key and take note of it. You will need to enter exactly the same key to access the ad hoc network via your PC and your camera. 6Click the View Wireless Networks Icon (bars) on the task bar. From the list of wireless networks, select the name you assigned to your ad hoc network. Make sure your camera and WFT are on and nearby. It may take a few seconds for the network to connect. 17
WFT Setup 1Turn on your camera with the WFT attached. Navigate to the first Tool menu and select [WFT Settings]. 2Under WFT settings, select [Connection wizard]. 3Under Select communication method, select [WFTserver], then select [OK]. 18
4Under LAN type, select [Wireless], then select [OK]. 5Under Wireless LAN setup method, select [Connect with wizard], then select [OK]. 6Under Select wireless network, select the name of the wireless network you created during the computer setup, then select [OK]. 7Under Key index, select [Key index 1], then select [OK]. 19
8Under Key Format, select [Enter 5 ASCII characters], then select [OK]. 9Under Enter 5 ASCII characters, enter the same 5-digit password you entered during Step 2 of the computer setup. Press the Menu button on the camera to select [OK]. 10Under Network, select [Manual Setting], then select [OK]. 11Under IP address setting, select [Manual Setting], then select [OK]. 20
12Enter an IP address for the WFT unit. This will be the address you enter into your browser to access WFT Server, so write it down. The first six digits must be 192.168. Either of the last two digits must be different from the digita you assigned to the computer. Select [OK]. Enter IP address here for reference. 192.168.. 13Under Gateway, leave the gateway set to [Disable]. Select [OK]. 14Assign a Set number from 1-5 so your settings can be saved and retrieved for future use. Select [OK]. 15Return to the Tool menu that lists [WFT Settings]. Select [WFT Settings]. 21
16Under WFT Settings select [Set up]. 17Under Set up, select [WFT server settings]. 18Under WFT server settings, press the Set button to select [WFT account]. 19Select a WFT account you wish to define. In this example we have selected [User 1]. 22
20Under WFT account, enter the Login name and Password of your choice. All entries are case-sensitive, so write down exactly what you entered. This will be the login name and password you must enter in Step 22 below. 21 You are now set-up for a WFT ad hoc wireless network. To log in, open your web browser, enter the IP address you created in Step 12, then tap the [return] key on the touch keyboard. 22Enter the Login name and Password you assigned in Step 20, then click the Okay button. Login name Password 23
23You will see a WFT Server home screen similar to the one at right. Click any one of the three buttons to begin. How to Disonnect When you have finished using WFT Server mode, return to the WFT settings menu to select [Disconnect.] To reconnect your computer to the Internet, restore your previous settings. How to Reconnect To reconnect: 1. Change the WFT setting from [Disconnect] to [WFTserver]. 2. Select the WFT network you previous setup on your computer. 3. Enter the IP address you created in Step 12. 2011 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. 2012 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. 24