Wireless Transmitter User's Manual No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
What the WT-5 Can Do for You This manual describes how to use the WT-5 to connect the camera to a computer or ftp server over a wireless network.
Control multiple cameras Synchronized release See the Network Guide, 045 See “Wireless Connections” (05) for more information.
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
A Do not remain in contact with the camera or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. A Do not expose to high temperatures Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted.
Notices for Customers in Canada IC RSS-Gen Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Use of 5.15-5.25GHz band 5.15-5.25GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.
Notices for Customers in Europe R&TTE Directive We, the manufacturer (Nikon Corporation) hereby declare that this Wireless Transmitter (WT-5) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. AT * FR * LU ES BE DE MT SE BG GR NL GB CY HU PL IS CZ IE PT LI DK IT RO NO EE LV SK CH FI LT SI * Outdoor use limited to 10mW eirp within the band 2454-2483.
Available Channels The WT-5 is available in five versions, each destined for use in a different region in compliance with local regulations governing the use of wireless devices (for information on countries not listed in the following table, contact a Nikon representative). Use each model only in the region for which it is intended.
IEEE802.11a The channels available for IEEE802.11a are listed below.
Table of Contents What the WT-5 Can Do for You..........................................................ii For Your Safety ........................................................................................v Notices......................................................................................................vii Introduction 1 Connection Types...................................................................................3 Connecting the WT-5 ...............................................
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of an WT-5 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-5 is for use exclusively in the country of sale; operation in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed. Users who are unsure as to the country of purchase are requested to contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it where all those who use the product can read it.
Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Connection Types The WT-5 offers a choice of the following connection types: FTP upload Image transfer Camera control HTTP server Synchronized release Upload existing photos and movies to a computer or ftp server, or upload new photos as they are taken. Control the camera using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software and save new photos and movies directly to the computer. View and take pictures remotely using a browser-equipped computer or iPhone.
Connecting the WT-5 q Open the camera’s w Fully insert the WT-5 peripheral connector connector into the cover and rotate it up camera peripheral out of the way. connector. e Rotate the locking wheel to lock the WT-5 in place. D Power Source The WT-5 is not equipped with a battery or power switch. Power is supplied from the camera. A Connection Status Connection status is shown by the LED on the WT-5. LED 4 En_01 Status K (glows green) Connected. H (flashes green) Ready to connect.
Wireless Connections Follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network.
A Network Guide For information on using a wireless network once the camera and WT-5 are connected, see the network guide supplied with the camera. D Choosing a Power Source To prevent the camera powering off unexpectedly during setup or data transfer, use a fully-charged battery or an optional AC adapter designated for use with your camera. For more information, see the camera manual.
Step 1: Getting Ready After starting the computer and logging in, ready the camera and WT-5 as described below. Step 1: Getting Ready 1 Insert a memory card. Turn the camera off and insert a memory card (do not turn the camera off while data are being transferred to the computer). This step can be omitted in camera control mode (0ii). 2 Attach the WT-5 (04). 3 Turn the camera on. Power switch Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on.
Step 2: Selecting the WT-5 Select the WT-5 as the network device used by the camera. Step 2: Selecting the WT-5 1 Display the hardware list. In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2 to view the hardware list. 2 Select WT-5. Highlight WT-5 and press J to select the highlighted option and return to the network menu. Step 3: The Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. 1 Display network profiles.
3 Start the connection wizard. 4 Choose a connection type. (03) Highlight a connection type and press 2. 5 Step 3: The Connection Wizard Highlight Connection wizard and press 2 to start the connection wizard. Name the new network profile. Enter the name that will appear in the profile list and press J (to use the default name, press J without making any changes). Profile names can be up to 16 characters long.
A Text Entry The following dialog is displayed when text entry is required. Step 3: The Connection Wizard Keyboard area: Use multi selector to highlight letters, press center to select. Text display area: Text appears in this area. To move cursor, press 4 or 2 while pressing W.
❚❚ Search for Wireless Network 1 Choose a network. Selecting Search for wireless network displays a list of SSIDs. The network type is indicated by the icons to the left of the ID: h j/i Step 3: The Connection Wizard Select Search for wireless network in Step 6 on page 10 to choose from a list of the networks (wireless LAN access points or host computers) detected by the camera.
3 Choose your next step. Step 3: The Connection Wizard The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Your next step depends on the connection type selected in Step 4 on page 9: If you chose FTP upload, go to page 16. If you chose Image transfer, Camera control, or HTTP server, go to page 19. ❚❚ Push-Button WPS Choose Push-button WPS in Step 6 on page 10 if the wireless LAN access point uses pushbutton WPS. 1 Press the WPS button on the wireless LAN access point.
3 Choose your next step. If you chose FTP upload, go to page 16. If you chose Image transfer, Camera control, or HTTP server, go to page 19. Step 3: The Connection Wizard The message at right is displayed when a connection is established.
❚❚ PIN-Entry WPS Step 3: The Connection Wizard Choose PIN-entry WPS in Step 6 on page 10 if the wireless LAN access point uses PINentry WPS. 1 Enter the PIN for the wireless LAN access point. From a computer, enter the PIN for the wireless LAN access point. For more information, see the documentation provided with the wireless LAN access point. 2 Press J button on the camera. The camera will connect to the access point automatically. 3 Choose your next step.
❚❚ Direct Connection (Ad Hoc) 1 Enter the SSID. Enter a network name (SSID) and press J. The default name is “WT” followed by the MAC address of the WT-5. 2 Step 3: The Connection Wizard To connect directly to an ftp server or computer in ad hoc mode, select Direct connection (ad hoc) in Step 6 on page 10. Enter the encryption key. Enter an encryption key and press J (the default key is “nikon”).
Step 4: Network Settings ❚❚ FTP Upload Step 4: Network Settings If you selected FTP upload in Step 4 on page 9, follow the steps below to connect to an existing ftp server. 1 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Obtain automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. • Enter manually: When prompted, enter an IP address and subnet mask by pressing 4 and 2 to highlight segments and 1 and 3 to change.
4 Enter the IP address. 5 Log in. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Anonymous login: Select this option if the server does not require a user ID or password. • Enter a user ID: Enter a user ID and password when prompted and press J. A Step 4: Network Settings Enter the server URL or IP address (010) and press J to connect. MAC Address Filtering If the network using MAC address filtering, the filter must be supplied with the MAC address of the WT-5.
6 Choose a destination folder. Step 4: Network Settings Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Home folder: Select this option to upload pictures to the server’s home folder. • Enter folder name: Select this option to upload pictures to another of the folders existing on the server. Enter a folder name and path when prompted and press J. 7 Exit the wizard. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
❚❚ Image Transfer, Camera Control, and HTTP Server If you selected any of the above options in Step 4 on page 9, follow the steps below to connect to an existing network. Choose whether to copy the profile to the computer. Highlight one of the options at right and press 2. To copy the new WT-5 network profile to the computer (022), select Yes (note that ad hoc settings can not be copied to a computer running Mac OS X and that infrastructure settings can not be copied under Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.
2 Obtain or select an IP address. Step 4: Network Settings Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Obtain automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. • Enter manually: When prompted, enter an IP address and subnet mask by pressing 4 and 2 to highlight segments and 1 and 3 to change. Press J to proceed when entry is complete. 3 Confirm the IP address. The camera IP address will be displayed as shown at right; press J.
5 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. 6 Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when pairing is complete. Disconnect the USB cable. 7 Step 4: Network Settings When prompted, start the copy of the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer (06). Pairing will begin automatically. Exit the wizard. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Connect and exit wizard: Save the new network profile and connect to the network.
Copying Profiles Camera network profiles can be copied to a computer, which will then automatically be configured for wireless connection (profiles can not be copied over a wireless network in ad hoc mode. Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later is required when profiles are copied in infrastructure mode). 1 Enable copying. When the connection wizard prompts you to choose whether to copy the profile to a computer (019), highlight Yes and press 2. 2 Connect the camera to the computer.
4 Choose an adapter. Choose an adapter from the pull-down menu and click Next. If Image transfer or Camera control is selected, the Wireless Transmitter Utility will automatically pair the camera and computer. 5 Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when the process is complete. Disconnect the USB cable. The options shown at right will be displayed; choose an option to exit the wizard. D Ad Hoc Mode The camera will not automatically connect in ad hoc mode.
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Appendices Accessing the Camera After creating a network profile, turn the camera on and follow the steps below to access the camera from a computer or iPhone. Windows 7............................................................................................ Windows Vista..................................................................................... Windows XP......................................................................................... Mac OS X...........................................
3 Enter the encryption key and click OK. 4 Confirm that the connection is successful. An icon is displayed in the taskbar when a connection is established.
❚❚ Windows Vista 1 Click the “Start” orb and select Connect to. 2 Select the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
3 Enter the encryption key and click Connect. 4 Click Close. 5 Confirm that the connection is successful. The icon shown at right is displayed in the taskbar when a connection is established.
❚❚ Windows XP 1 Click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar. 2 Select the network name (SSID) and click Connect. 3 Enter the encryption key and click Connect. 4 Confirm that the connection is successful. The icon shown at right is displayed in the taskbar when a connection is established.
❚❚ Mac OS X 1 Click the Wi-Fi icon and select Turn Wi-Fi On. 2 Click the Wi-Fi icon and select the network name (SSID). 3 Enter the encryption key and click Join. 4 Confirm that the connection is successful. The icon shown at right is displayed in the taskbar when a connection is established.
❚❚ iPhone 1 Tap Settings in the iPhone “Home” screen. 2 Tap Wi-Fi. 3 Tap On and select the network name (SSID).
4 Enter the encryption key and tap Join. 5 Confirm that the connection is successful. A check appears next to the network name when a connection is established.
Creating Network Profiles with the Wireless Transmitter Utility Network profiles can be created using the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer (06). 1 Connect the camera. Use the USB cable supplied with the camera to connect the camera to the computer as shown below. 2 Turn the camera on. Power switch Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. 3 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. • Windows: Double-click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon on the desktop.
34 En_01 4 Click Next. 5 Select WT-5 and click Next.
6 A Select Add/edit profiles and click Next. “Setup Picture Folder” To choose the destination for images uploaded to the computer in image transfer mode, select Setup picture folder in Step 6 and click Next. The dialog at right will be displayed; click the … button and choose a destination.
7 Select Add new profile and click Next. 8 Enter the following information and click Next. • Profile name: Enter a name of up to 16 characters. • Connection type: Choose FTP upload, Image transfer, Camera control, or HTTP server (0ii).
9 Select Manual setup and click Next.
A “Automatic Setup” When connecting to an infrastructure network for the first time, select Automatic setup (recommended). The following dialog will be displayed; select Infrastructure network (recommended), choose the network from the pull-down menu, and click Next to proceed to Step 12 (042).
10 Enter the following information and click Next. • Network name: Enter the name of the network on which the host computer or ftp server is located. • Communication mode: Select Infrastructure or Ad hoc. • Channel: Select a channel (ad hoc only; in infrastructure mode, the WT-5 will choose the channel automatically). Note that if a matching SSID is found on a different channel, the WT-5 may change the channel automatically. • Authentication: The authentication used on the network.
• Key index: If WEP64 or WEP128 is selected for Encryption, choose a key index (the default index is 1). A key index is not required when None is selected.
11 Enter IP address information and click Next. If the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically using a DHCP server or Auto IP, select Obtain IP address automatically. Otherwise remove the check from this option and enter the following information: • IP address/Subnet mask: Enter an IP address and subnet mask for the WT-5. Choose an IP address that is not already assigned to other devices on the network.
12 Enter ftp settings and click Next. The following options will be displayed if you selected FTP upload in Step 8 (036). If you selected another option, proceed to Step 13 (043). • FTP server: Enter the URL or IP address of the ftp server. • FTP server port: Enter the port number for the ftp server. • FTP path: Choose the folder to which pictures will be uploaded. • Server type: Choose FTP or SFTP.
13 Confirm that settings are correct and click Next. 14 Select Finish wizard and click Next. 15 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
16 Connect the WT-5. Insert a memory card in the camera, connect the WT-5, and turn the camera on. 17 Display network profiles. Select Network in the camera setup menu, then highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list. 18 Select the new network profile. Highlight the new network profile and press 2 to return to the network menu. 19 Select Network connection. Highlight Network connection and press 2. 20 Select Enable. Highlight Enable and press 2 to connect to the network.
Troubleshooting Problem The WT-5 is not available for Choose hardware. Solution Confirm that the WT-5 is connected. Adjust the position of the Excessive radio wireless access point or host interference. computer. Check settings for the host and/ or wireless LAN adapter and The camera displays a TCP/ adjust camera settings IP error. appropriately. Check firewall settings. “Connecting to PC” does not clear from the camera Check firewall settings. display.
Specifications ❚❚ Wireless Transmitter WT-5/WT-5A/WT-5B/WT-5C/WT-5D Wireless Standards Communications protocols Operating frequency (MHz) Approximate range (line of sight) * Data rates † Security Wireless setup Access protocols 46 En_01 WT-5/WT-5A/WT-5B/WT-5C: 802.11a/b/g/n WT-5D: 802.11b/g/n IEEE802.11a: OFDM IEEE802.11g: OFDM IEEE802.11b: DSSS IEEE802.
Data transfer protocols PTP-IP, ftp, sftp Power consumption 1.2 W maximum Operating environment Temperature: 0–40 °C/32–104 °F Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation) Weight Approximately 27 g/0.96 oz (body only) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approximately 32.0 mm × 41.5 mm × 30.0 mm (1.3 in. × 1.7 in. × 1.2 in.) * With large antenna at wireless LAN access point. Range varies with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles. † Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard.
Index A P Ad hoc ............................................. 6, 10, 15 Automatic setup ......................................38 C PASV mode ................................................ 42 PIN-entry WPS................................... 10, 14 Port................................................. 16, 20, 42 PTP-IP .......................................................... 47 Push-button WPS............................. 10, 12 S Camera control................................3, 5, 19 Channel........
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Wireless Transmitter User's Manual No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
