Owner's Manual

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Wireless Networking with Nikon Cameras

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Conﬁguration

In order to use the Nikon WT-1 Wireless Transmitter there are basically four

things that need to be set up: Wireless Network, Host Computer IP, FTP receiv-

ing software and WT-1 Transmitter. For Ad Hoc network setup, see the section

near the back of this guide.

Wireless Network Setup

There are many different brands of Wireless receivers on the market today and

setting up each one is beyond the scope of this document. However, some tips:

1) Choosing a Wireless device that also has a “Router” built-in can make setup

and usage much easier.

2) If connecting to an existing network that is already setup and working do not

turn on the “DHCP” options on the Wireless device

3) Record the “ESS-ID” or “Network Name” of the wireless network you create

4) Record the “WEP Key” if you choose to use WEP encryption

5) Connect wired computer so the “LAN” ports (if available) and a network

connection to the “WAN” port

6) Most devices have a built-in web server which may be easier to use to conﬁg-

ure than any “Wizard” which may be included. Find the default IP address of

the device (usually in the manual) and try to connect to it with a web browser

(from a computer connected to the device).

Host Computer Setup

The WT-1 transmits images via the standard FTP protocol. In order to do this we

need to have a computer setup and running the FTP server software. The ﬁrst part

of this process is to setup a computer on the same network as the camera.

Since the router/access point set up in the previous section acts as “DHCP Serv

ers” to automatically assign IP addresses to attached devices this step is fairly

straight forward. Only follow these steps to setup a new network, if your com-

puter is already connected to the internet or you already have a wireless network

following these steps may interrupt your current connection.

Macintosh

1) Connect computer to pre-conﬁgured router/access point using a standard

network cable or, if the computer has wireless capabilities, connect to the

wireless network.