User’s Guide For Those Using the WT-7 with the D810, D810A, D750, or D7200 See the manual supplied with the WT-7 for specifications and other information. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
What the WT-7 Can Do for Users of the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 What the WT-7 Can Do for Users of the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 This guide describes how to attach the WT-7 to a D810, D810A, D750, or D7200 digital camera and connect the camera to a computer, ftp server, or other device over Ethernet or wireless networks. It also describes the operations that can be performed once a connection is established.
Before using the WT-7 network function, connect the camera to a network. Ethernet Networks Wireless Networks For information on connecting to a computer, see page 17. For information on connecting to an ftp server, see page 57. What the WT-7 Can Do for Users of the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 For information on connecting to a computer, see page 9. For information on connecting to an ftp server, see page 51.
Once a network connection has been established, you can: Upload existing photos and movies Image Transfer (030) What the WT-7 Can Do for Users of the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 iv FTP Upload (070) Computer ftp server Take or browse photos remotely Camera Control (035) HTTP Server (038) iPhone Camera Control Pro 2 Computer Nikon User Support for India and Australia Contact a Nikon representative for technical assistance with the operation of your Nikon product or products.
Trademark Information Memory Cards Throughout this guide, CompactFlash and SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards”. Apple Public Source License This product includes Apple mDNS source code that is subject to the terms of the Apple Public Source License located at URL http://developer.apple.com/opensource/. This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the ‘License’).
Notices Notices • No part of this guide 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 appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this guide at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Table of Contents What the WT-7 Can Do for Users of the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 ............................................ii Notices.......................................................................................................vi Introduction 1 Parts of the WT-7 ....................................................................................2 Getting Ready ..........................................................................................
FTP 51 Ethernet Connections ........................................................................ 51 Step 1: Connecting the Hardware .............................................52 Step 2: Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Connections ...............................................................53 Step 3: The Connection Wizard ..................................................54 Wireless Connections.........................................................................
Deselect All?...................................................................................... 83 HTTP User Settings ......................................................................... 83 Battery Info........................................................................................ 83 Auto Power off Delay..................................................................... 84 MAC Address ....................................................................................
A Background Knowledge This guide assumes basic knowledge of ftp servers, local area networks (LANs), and wireless networks. For more information on installing, configuring, and using devices in a network, contact the manufacturer or network administrator. A Illustrations The appearance and content of the software and operating system dialogs, messages, and displays shown in this guide may vary with the operating system used.
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a WT-7 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. Please read this guide thoroughly and keep it where all those who use the product can read it. The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this guide: D This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the product. A This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the device.
Parts of the WT-7 1 Parts of the WT-7 4 6 5 2 3 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Mounting screw.................................4 7 Attachment wheel.............................4 Power connector cover ....................6 8 Ethernet connector cover Battery-chamber cover ....................3 9 USB connector cover Battery latch........................................3 10 USB connector....................................4 Power switch.................10, 18, 52, 58 11 Ethernet connector Status LEDs..........
Getting Ready Inserting the Battery The WT-7 takes one EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery. Insert the battery as described below. Getting Ready 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch the cover by sliding it as shown (q). Open the cover (w). 2 Insert the battery. Using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until the latch clicks back into place. For safety precautions and information on charging the battery, see the battery and charger manuals.
Attaching the WT-7 After checking that the camera is off, align the WT-7 mounting screw with the camera tripod socket and tighten by rotating the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the LOCK arrow. Getting Ready Connecting the USB Cable Connect the WT-7 to the camera using the USB cable supplied with the WT-7 (D810 or D810A) or with the camera (D750 or D7200).
The Wireless Transmitter Utility The Wireless Transmitter Utility is used for pairing in image transfer and camera control modes (015) and can also help create network profiles (088). You can install the utility after downloading it from the following website: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Getting Ready Be sure to use the latest versions of the Wireless Transmitter Utility and the camera firmware.
A Battery Level The level of the battery inserted in the WT-7 can be determined by connecting the WT-7 to the camera (04) and checking the battery level using the Options > Battery info in the Network menu (083). A Getting Ready Using an AC Adapter To prevent loss of power when adjusting settings or transmitting images, use a fully-charged battery or an optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter. An optional EH-5/EH-5a AC adapter can also be used. Insert the power connector as shown below.
Network Functions Available with the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 FTP upload (070) Image transfer (030) Camera control (035) HTTP server (038) 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 browserequipped computer or iPhone.
D Choosing a Power Source To prevent the camera or WT-7 powering off unexpectedly during setup or data transfer, use fully-charged batteries or optional AC adapters designated for use with the camera or WT-7. For more on camera power sources, see the camera manual. Network Functions Available with the D810, D810A, D750, and D7200 A FTP Servers Servers can be configured using standard ftp services available with supported operating systems, such as IIS (Internet Information Services).
Transfer, Control, and HTTP Ethernet Connections Follow the steps below to connect via an Ethernet network. For information on wireless connections, see page 17.
Step 1: Connecting the Equipment Before proceeding with the following steps, start the computer and log in. 1 Insert a memory card. Ethernet Connections Turn the camera off and insert a memory card (do not turn the camera off or disconnect the Ethernet cable while data are being transferred to the computer). This step can be omitted in camera control mode (035). 2 Attach the WT-7 (0 4). 3 Connect an Ethernet cable. Connect the Ethernet cable as shown below.
Step 2: Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Connections Configure the WT-7 for use with Ethernet networks. 1 Select Choose hardware. 2 Select Wired LAN. Highlight Wired LAN and press J to select the highlighted option and return to the network menu. Transfer, Control, and HTTP Ethernet Connections In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN.
Step 3: The Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. 1 Display network profiles. Ethernet Connections In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button before proceeding (077). 3 Start the connection wizard.
5 Name the new network profile. 6 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • 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.
7 Choose your next step. The IP address will be displayed; press J. Your next step depends on the connection type selected in Step 4 on page 12: Ethernet Connections If you chose Image transfer or Camera control, proceed to page 15. 8 If you chose HTTP server, proceed to Step 8. 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 server. • Exit wizard: Save the new network profile and exit.
Step 4: Pairing If you selected Image transfer or Camera control in Step 4 of the connection wizard (012), pair the camera with the computer as described below. Pairing allows the computer to connect to the camera. Connect the camera to the computer via USB. Disconnect the USB cable from the WT-7 and connect it to the computer. 2 Ethernet Connections 1 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When prompted, start the copy of the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer.
3 Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when pairing is complete. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and reconnect it to the WT-7. Ethernet Connections 4 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 server. • Exit wizard: Save the new network profile and exit. Proceed to “Image Transfer” (030) or “Camera Control” (035).
Wireless Connections Follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network.
Step 1: Readying the Equipment After starting the computer and logging in, ready the camera and WT-7 as described below. 1 Insert a memory card. Wireless Connections 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 (07). 2 3 Attach the WT-7 (04). Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. 4 Press the power switch for about a second to turn the WT-7 on.
Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless Ready the camera for connection to a wireless network. 1 Select Choose hardware. 2 Select Wireless LAN. Highlight Wireless LAN and press J to select the highlighted option and return to the network menu. Transfer, Control, and HTTP Wireless Connections In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN.
Step 3: The Connection Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile. 1 Display network profiles. Wireless Connections In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button before proceeding. 3 Start the connection wizard.
5 Name the new network profile. 6 Choose a connection method. Highlight the connection method used by the network and press J. More information can be found on the pages listed below. Wireless Connections 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. Search for wireless Choose from a list of networks detected by the network camera. Proceed to page 22.
❚❚ Search for Wireless Network Select Search for wireless network in Step 6 on page 21 to choose from a list of the networks (wireless LAN access points) detected by the camera. Wireless Connections 1 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again). If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 2. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 3.
2 Enter the encryption key. Enter the encryption key and press J (if the network uses open authentication, this dialog will not be displayed; proceed to Step 3). Choose your next step. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Proceed to page 27.
❚❚ Push-Button WPS Choose Push-button WPS in Step 6 on page 21 if the wireless LAN access point uses push-button WPS. Wireless Connections 1 Press the WPS button on 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. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Press J and proceed to page 27.
❚❚ PIN-Entry WPS Choose PIN-entry WPS in Step 6 on page 21 if the wireless LAN access point uses PIN-entry WPS. 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 Wireless Connections 1 Press J button on the camera. The camera will connect to the access point automatically. 3 Choose your next step.
❚❚ Direct Connection (Ad Hoc) To connect directly to an ftp server or computer in ad hoc mode, select Direct connection (ad hoc) in Step 6 on page 21. Wireless Connections 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-7. 2 Enter the encryption key. Enter an encryption key and press J (the default key is “nikon”). Proceed to page 27.
Step 4: Network Settings Choose an IP address. 1 Choose whether to copy the profile to the computer. 2 Obtain or select an IP address. Wireless Connections Highlight one of the options at right and press J. To copy the new WT-7 network profile to the computer (085), select Yes (note that network settings for other operating systems may be overwritten). Highlight one of the following options and press J.
3 Confirm the IP address. Wireless Connections The camera IP address will be displayed as shown at right; press J. If Image transfer or Camera control is selected, proceed to Step 4; otherwise, proceed to Step 6. 4 Connect the camera to the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the WT-7 and connect it to the computer.
5 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When prompted, start the copy of the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer (05). Pairing will begin automatically. Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when pairing is complete. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and reconnect it to the WT-7. 7 Wireless Connections 6 Exit the wizard. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
Image Transfer Image transfer is used to upload photographs and movies to the computer from a camera memory card. The explanation that follows assumes that existing pictures are used. Image Transfer 1 Display network profiles. In the setup menu, select Network > Network settings to display the profiles list. Image transfer profiles are indicated by a K icon. Highlight a profile and press J to select the highlighted profile and return to the network menu.
3 Upload pictures. To upload a picture that has already been uploaded once, press J once to remove the blue transfer icon, and then press J again to mark the image with a white transfer icon. Image Transfer Press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture and upload will begin immediately. The transfer icon turns green during upload, and turns blue when upload is complete. Additional pictures will be uploaded in the order selected.
Interrupting Transmission/Removing Transfer Marking Image Transfer To cancel transmission of images marked with white or green transfer icons, select the images during playback and press J. The transfer icon will be removed.
Transfer Status During playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown as follows: a: “Send” b: “Sending” A green b icon is displayed during upload. c: “Sent” Images that have been uploaded successfully are marked with a blue c icon. Image Transfer Images that have been selected for upload are marked with a white a icon. A Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-7 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the network menu.
The Status Display Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the network menu. Image Transfer e, f: The estimated time required to send the remaining images. Status area: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” preceded by the name of the file being sent. Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here (0100).
Camera Control 1 Display network profiles. Camera Control Select this option to control the camera from a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately) and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk instead of the camera memory card (movies will still be saved to the camera memory card; insert a memory card before shooting movies). Note that the camera standby timer do not turn off when the camera is in camera control mode.
A Ethernet Networks Do not disconnect the Ethernet cable while the camera is on. D Camera Control Wireless Networks Operations may take longer on wireless networks. If the signal is disrupted while pictures are being transferred to Camera Control Pro 2, the LED on the WT-7 will flash orange; turn the camera off and then on again. Transfer will resume when the connection is re-established. Note that transfer can not be resumed if you turn the camera off again before transfer is complete.
The Status Display Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the network menu. Battery level: The charge state of the battery in the WT-7. Signal strength: Wireless signal strength. Ethernet connections are shown by d. Transfer, Control, and HTTP Camera Control Status area: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here (0100).
HTTP Server HTTP Server Select HTTP server to view the pictures on the camera memory card or take photographs from the web browser on a computer or iPhone (see page 42 for system requirements). Up to five users can access the camera at one time, although only one can take photographs. Note that the exposure meters do not turn off automatically when the camera is in http server mode. 1 Display network profiles. In the setup menu, select Network > Network settings to display the profiles list.
3 Enter the camera URL. Enter the camera URL (“http://” followed by the camera IP address, as shown in the network menu) in the browser window address field.
4 Log in. HTTP Server Enter your user name and password in the web browser login dialog (the user name and password are set using Network > Options > HTTP user settings in the network menu as described on page 83; the default user name is “nikon” while the default password is blank). 5 6 Choose a language. Choose an operating mode. Choose Shooting/Viewer to take pictures (043, 47) and Shooting/Viewer or Viewer to view existing pictures (045, 49).
A Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-7 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the network menu. HTTP Server The Status LEDs The POWER LED lights when the WT-7 is on. Signal quality is shown by the LINK LED: the faster the LED flashes, the better the signal and the faster data can be transmitted. The ERROR LED flashes to show that an error has occurred.
A HTTP Server System Requirements Operation has been confirmed with the following systems: OS Browser HTTP Server Monitor Windows Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 • Windows 10: Microsoft Edge • Windows 8.1: Internet Explorer 11 • Windows 7: Internet Explorer 10 • Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more; 1,280 × 1,024 pixels (SXGA) or more recommended • Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more Mac OS Browser Monitor OS X version 10.11, 10.10, or 10.9 • OS X version 10.
Computer Web Browsers This section describes the http server displays for computer web browsers (note that the display varies with the model of camera). Click to adjust camera settings. For information on the displays for iPhones, see page 47. The following controls can be accessed by selecting Shooting/ Viewer on the server home page. To display the view through the camera lens in the viewfinder area, click the live view button. Click the button again to exit live view.
Contains the exposure indicator and shows the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Settings for still photography and movie recording can Camera settings be adjusted by clicking the icons in the camera settings panel. See the camera manual for more information. Take a photograph or start and end movie recording. To Shutter button focus, click the desired subject in the viewfinder area. Take a test photo and display it in the viewfinder Test button without recording it to the camera memory card.
The Viewer Window The viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or clicking the view button in the shooting window. The viewer window for computer web browsers offers a choice of thumbnail, film-strip (046), and full-frame views (046). View multiple small (“thumbnail”) images per page. The controls at the top of the window can be used for navigation. Navigation controls HTTP Server ❚❚ Thumbnail View Thumbnails (click to view pictures full frame). Movies are indicated by 1.
❚❚ Film-Strip View Choose the picture displayed from the thumbnails at the bottom of the window. HTTP Server Current picture (click H or F to view additional pictures) Copy current picture to computer Thumbnails (click to select) ❚❚ Full-Frame View View pictures full frame.
iPhone Web Browsers This section describes the http server displays for iPhone web browsers (note that the display varies with the model of camera). Tap to adjust camera settings. For information on computer displays, see page 43. The following controls can be accessed by selecting Shooting/ Viewer on the server home page. Use the live view button to start live view photography (C) or movie live view (1). The view through the camera lens will be displayed in the viewfinder area.
A The Live View Button Tap to choose from live view off, photo live view, and movie live view. A HTTP Server Movie Live View The information at right appears in the camera settings area (044) in movie live view.
The Viewer Window The viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or tapping the view button in the shooting window. The viewer window for iPhone web browsers offers a choice of thumbnail and full-frame views (050). View multiple small (“thumbnail”) images per page. The controls at the top and bottom of the thumbnail area can be used for navigation.
❚❚ Full-Frame View View pictures full frame.
FTP Ethernet Connections Follow the steps below to connect to an ftp server via an Ethernet network. For information on wireless connections, see page 57.
Step 1: Connecting the Hardware After starting the ftp server, connect the camera as described below. 1 Insert a memory card. Ethernet Connections Turn the camera off and insert a memory card (do not turn the camera off or disconnect the Ethernet cable while data are being transferred to the computer). 2 Attach the WT-7 (04). 3 Connect an Ethernet cable. Connect the camera to the ftp server as shown below. Do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle. 4 Turn the camera on.
Step 2: Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Connections Configure the WT-7 for use with Ethernet networks. 1 Select Choose hardware. 2 Ethernet Connections In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN. Select Wired LAN. Highlight Wired LAN 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. Ethernet Connections In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button before proceeding (077). 3 Start the connection wizard.
5 Name the new network profile. 6 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • 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.
9 Log in. Ethernet Connections 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 user ID: Enter a user ID and password when prompted and press J. 10 Choose a destination folder. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Home folder: Select this option to upload pictures to the server’s home folder.
Wireless Connections Follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network. FTP upload Wireless Connections Step 1: Ready the camera and WT-7 (058) Step 2: Configure the hardware for wireless networks (059) Step 3: Run the connection wizard (060) Step 4: Adjust network settings (067) Transfer pictures (070) A Wireless LANs These instructions assume that the computer and wireless LAN access point are already connected to the network.
Step 1: Connecting the Equipment After starting the computer and logging in, ready the camera and WT-7 as described below. 1 Insert a memory card. Wireless Connections Turn the camera off and insert a memory card (do not turn the camera off while data are being transferred to the computer). 2 3 Attach the WT-7 (04). Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. 4 58 FTP Press the power switch for about a second to turn on the WT-7.
Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless Ready the camera for connection to a wireless network. 1 Select Choose hardware. 2 Wireless Connections In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN. Select Wireless LAN. Highlight Wireless LAN 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. Wireless Connections In the network menu, highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the profiles list and other network settings. 2 Select Create profile. Highlight Create profile and press 2. Note that if the list already contains nine profiles, you will need to delete an existing profile using the O (Q) button before proceeding. 3 Start the connection wizard.
5 Name the new network profile. 6 Wireless Connections 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. Choose a connection method. Highlight the connection method used by the network and press J. More information can be found on the pages listed below. Search for wireless Choose from a list of networks detected by the network camera. Proceed to page 62.
❚❚ Search for Wireless Network Select Search for wireless network in Step 6 on page 61 to choose from a list of the networks (wireless LAN access points) detected by the camera. Wireless Connections 1 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again). If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 2. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 3.
2 Enter the encryption key. Enter the encryption key and press J (if the network uses open authentication, this dialog will not be displayed; proceed to Step 3). Wireless Connections 3 Choose your next step. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Proceed to page 67.
❚❚ Push-Button WPS Choose Push-button WPS in Step 6 on page 61 if the wireless LAN access point uses push-button WPS. Wireless Connections 1 Press the WPS button on 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. The message at right is displayed when a connection is established. Proceed to page 67.
❚❚ PIN-Entry WPS Choose PIN-entry WPS in Step 6 on page 61 if the wireless LAN access point uses PIN-entry WPS. 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 Wireless Connections 1 Press J button on the camera. The camera will connect to the access point automatically. 3 Choose your next step.
❚❚ Direct Connection (Ad Hoc) To connect directly to an ftp server or computer in ad hoc mode, select Direct connection (ad hoc) in Step 6 on page 61. Wireless Connections 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-7. 2 Enter the encryption key. Enter an encryption key and press J (the default key is “nikon”). Proceed to page 67.
Step 4: Network Settings Follow the steps below to connect to the ftp server. 1 Obtain or select an IP address. 2 Wireless Connections Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Obtain automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. The camera will display the IP address provided by the network; press J to proceed.
3 Enter the IP address. Enter the server URL or IP address and press J to connect. Wireless Connections 4 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 user ID: Enter a user ID and password when prompted and press J. A MAC Address Filtering If the network uses MAC address filtering, the filter must be supplied with the MAC address of the WT-7.
5 Choose a destination folder. 6 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 server. • Exit wizard: Save the new network profile and exit. Wireless Connections 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.
FTP Upload Photos and movies can be uploaded from camera memory cards to an ftp server as described below, or photos can be uploaded as they are taken. For information on setting up an ftp server, see page 90. FTP Upload 1 Display network profiles. In the setup menu, select Network > Network settings to display the profiles list. FTP server profiles are indicated by a N icon. Highlight a profile and press J to select the highlighted profile and return to the network menu.
2 View pictures. Press the K button to view pictures. Display the first picture to be sent full frame or highlight it in the thumbnail list. FTP Upload 3 Upload pictures. Press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture and upload will begin immediately. The transfer icon turns green during upload, and turns blue when upload is complete. Additional pictures will be uploaded in the order selected.
Uploading New Photographs as They Are Taken To upload new photographs as they are taken, select On for Network > Options > Auto send in the setup menu (081). FTP Upload Interrupting Transmission/Removing Transfer Marking To cancel transmission of images marked with white or green transfer icons, select the images during playback and press J. The transfer icon will be removed.
Transfer Status During playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown as follows: a: “Send” FTP Upload Images that have been selected for upload are marked with a white a icon. b: “Sending” A green b icon is displayed during upload. c: “Sent” Images that have been uploaded successfully are marked with a blue c icon. A Network Status The status of the link between the host and the WT-7 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the network menu.
The Status Display Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the network menu. FTP Upload e, f: The estimated time required to send the remaining images. Status area: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” preceded by the name of the file being sent. Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here (0100).
Menu Guide This section describes the settings available for the Network option in the camera setup menu when the WT-7 is connected. Choose Hardware Choose the hardware used to connect to the network: Ethernet (Wired LAN) or wireless LAN (Wireless LAN).
Network Settings Highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the network profiles list, where you can create new profiles or select an existing profile. Network Settings The Profile List The camera can store up to nine network profiles. Highlight a profile and press 2 to connect to the highlighted host computer or ftp server, or press O (Q) to delete the highlighted profile (077). To view information on the highlighted profile, press L (Z/Q).
Copy to/from Card Deleting Network Profiles Network Settings This option is available only with ftp and http server connections. Select Copy profile from card to copy profiles from the memory card to the profile list. Selecting Copy profile to card displays the camera profile list; highlight a profile and press J to copy the profile (excluding the encryption key and ftp password) to the card (password-protected profiles can not be copied; 078).
Editing Network Profiles To edit network profiles, highlight the profile in the profile list, press W, and choose from the following options: Network Settings General Wireless TCP/IP FTP Edit the profile name and password. Edit wireless settings (wireless connections only; 079). Edit TCP/IP settings (080). Edit ftp settings (080). ❚❚ General Choose Profile name to edit the profile name, Password protection to enter a profile password and enable or disable password protection.
❚❚ Wireless Edit the following wireless settings: Number of characters (ASCII) Number of characters (hex) WEP (64-bit) 5 10 WEP (128-bit) 13 26 Network Settings • SSID (required): Enter the name (SSID) of the network on which the host computer or ftp server is located. • Communication mode: Select Infrastructure for wireless communication via a wireless network access point, Ad hoc if the camera is connected to the ftp server or computer directly.
❚❚ TCP/IP If the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically, select Enable for Obtain automatically. Otherwise select Disable and enter the following information: Network Settings • Address/Mask: Enter an IP address and subnet mask. • Gateway: If the network requires a gateway address, select Enable and enter the address supplied by the network administrator.
Options Edit the following settings. Auto Send Options If On is selected for image transfer or ftp server connections, photos will automatically be uploaded to the computer or ftp server as they are taken (note, however, that photos can only be taken when a memory card is inserted in the camera). Movies can not be uploaded using this option; transfer movies during playback as described on pages 30 and 70.
Overwrite If Same Name Choose Yes to overwrite files with duplicate names during upload to an ftp server, No to add numbers to the names of newly uploaded files as necessary to prevent existing files being overwritten. Options Protect If Marked for Upload Select Yes to automatically protect files marked for upload to an ftp server. Protection is removed as the files are uploaded. Send Folder Select a folder for upload (image transfer and ftp server connections only).
Deselect All? Options Select Yes to remove transfer marking from all images selected for upload to a computer or ftp server (image transfer and ftp server connections only). Upload of images with a “sending” icon will immediately be terminated. HTTP User Settings Enter a user name and password for connection to an http server (http server connections only). Battery Info Display information for the battery inserted in the WT-7.
Auto Power off Delay Choose how long the WT-7 remains on once the camera has turned off or the USB connection to the camera is terminated. Options MAC Address Display the MAC address of the hardware selected for Choose hardware (075). Firmware Version View the current WT-7 firmware version.
Appendices Copying Profiles Camera network profiles can be copied to a computer, which will then automatically be configured for wireless connection (note that Windows 7 is required if you wish to use this option in ad-hoc mode). 1 Enable copying. When the connection wizard prompts you to choose whether to copy the profile to a computer (027), highlight Yes and press J. 2 Connect the camera to the computer. When prompted, connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
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. Copying Profiles The camera will display the message shown at right when the process is complete. After disconnecting the USB cable from the computer and connecting it to the WT-7, exit the Wireless Transmitter Utility. The camera will display the options shown at right; choose an option to exit the wizard. D Ad Hoc Mode The camera will not automatically connect in ad hoc mode. Choose the network profile on the computer before connecting.
Creating Profiles on a Computer The Wireless Transmitter Utility (05) can be used to create network profiles. Creating Profiles on a Computer 1 Connect the camera. Start the computer and connect the camera using the USB cable supplied with the camera. 2 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on.
3 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Double-click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon on the desktop (Windows) or click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon in the Dock (Mac). Create a profile. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile.
Creating an FTP Server Creating an FTP Server Images can be uploaded to ftp servers created using the standard ftp services included with Windows 10 (Enterprise/Pro/Home), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (Enterprise/Pro), and Windows 7 (Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate). Under Windows, Internet Information Services (IIS) are required to configure ftp servers (installation instructions are available from Microsoft). The following settings are used below for illustrative purposes: IP address: 192.168.1.
3 Open the network properties dialog. 4 Creating an FTP Server If you are connecting via a wireless LAN adapter, right-click Wi-Fi (Windows 8.1) or Wireless Network Connection (Windows 7) and select Properties. If you are connecting via Ethernet, right-click Ethernet (Windows 8.1) or Local Area Connection (Windows 7) and select Properties. Display TCP/IP settings. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
5 Enter an IP address and subnet mask. Enter an IP address and subnet mask for the ftp server and click OK.
6 Close the network properties dialog. Click Close. Creating an FTP Server 7 Open Administrative Tools. Click Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools.
8 Open the IIS manager. Double-click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
10 Enter site information. Name the site and choose the path to the folder that will be used for ftp upload. Click Next to proceed. Creating an FTP Server A Anonymous Login To allow anonymous login, select a folder in the user’s public folder as the content directory.
11 Choose binding and SSL options. Select the IP address entered in Step 5, note the port number, select Start FTP site automatically, and check No SSL. Click Next to proceed.
12 Choose authentication options. Adjust settings as described below and click Finish.
Manual Profile Creation Manual Profile Creation Follow the steps below to manually configure the camera for connection to ftp and http servers. Note that changes to the current profile will be lost if the camera is turned off during setup; to prevent unexpected loss of power, use fully-charged batteries or optional AC adapters designated for use with the camera and WT-7.
4 Select a connection type. Highlight FTP upload or HTTP server and press 2. Manual Profile Creation 5 Adjust settings. Adjust settings as described in “Editing Network Profiles” (078). D Editing Profiles If the shutter-release button is pressed while menus are displayed, the monitor will turn off and any changes to the current profile will be lost. Choose a longer monitor off delay for Custom Setting in the camera menus.
Troubleshooting Problem Troubleshooting Solution Page • Turn the WT-7 on. 10, 18, 52, 58 “POWER” LED does not • Confirm that the battery is 3, 83 light. inserted and fully charged. Excessive radio Adjust the position of the wireless — interference. access point or host computer. WT-7 hardware or battery All LEDs flash at once. malfunction. Contact a Nikon— authorized service representative. • Check settings for host and/or 9, 17, 51, 57, 78 wireless LAN adapter and adjust camera settings appropriately.
Problem Appendices Troubleshooting Solution Page • Confirm that host and wireless — LAN adapter are on. • Ensure that there are no — Camera displays wireless obstacles between WT-7 and error. wireless LAN adapter. • Check settings for host and/or 17, 57, 78 wireless LAN adapter and adjust camera settings appropriately. Camera displays Connect Ethernet cable or select “Ethernet cable is not Wireless LAN for Choose 10, 52, 75 connected”. hardware. Memory card error Confirm that memory card is — displayed.
Index Index Symbols F a: “Send” ............................................. 33, 73 b: “Sending”....................................... 33, 73 c: “Sent” .............................................. 33, 73 A File names.............................................34, 74 Firewall............................................................ 8 Firmware version.......................................84 Folders ............................................32, 56, 69 FTP server ................................
Index Password protection................................78 PASV mode ..................................................80 PIN-entry WPS .......................21, 25, 61, 65 Port number............................. 8, 80, 96, 98 Profile name .........................................76, 78 Protect If marked for upload.................82 Proxy server.................................................80 Push-button WPS .................21, 24, 61, 64 R Routers..............................................
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