Basic Communication Settings

This section describes how to configure communication settings and register them in [Comm settings].

If communication settings are displayed when you are configuring network features, choose a connection method in the links above and follow the steps on the screen displayed ([Comm settings] or [LAN type] screen).

Connecting via Wired LAN

Register communication settings that involve a wired LAN as follows.

Adding the connection with the wizard

  1. Select [Communication functions: Network settings] ().

  2. In [Network], select [Enable].

  3. Select [Manual setting].

  4. Select [Comm settings].

  5. Select [NW*].

  6. Select [Create with wizard].

  7. Select an option.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • Selecting [Configure offline] will keep the camera disconnected from the network after configuration.

  8. Select [Wired].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  9. Select an option.

  10. Select use of IPv6.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • When selecting [Enable], configure IPv6 settings after all settings are complete ().
    • When IPv6 is used, the camera only connects via IPv6. IPv4 connections are disabled.

  11. Press SET.

    • The communication settings are saved.

Connecting via WPS

Register communication settings with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) as follows.

WPS connections

Options for connection methods include push-button configuration (PBC) and personal identification number (PIN). When establishing a connection, check the method supported by your access point.

PBC

The camera and access point can be connected simply by pressing the WPS button on the access point.

  • Connecting may be more difficult if multiple access points are active nearby. If so, try to connect with [WPS (PIN mode)].
  • Check the position of the WPS button on the access point in advance.
  • It may take approx. 1 min. to establish a connection.

PIN

An 8-digit identification number indicated on the camera is entered on the access point to establish a connection.

  • Even if multiple access points are active nearby, connecting by using this shared identification number is relatively reliable.
  • It may take approx. 1 min. to establish a connection.

Adding the connection with the wizard

  1. Select [Communication functions: Network settings] ().

  2. In [Network], select [Enable].

  3. Select [Manual setting].

  4. Select [Comm settings].

  5. Select [NW*].

  6. Select [Create with wizard].

  7. Select [Configure online].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  8. Select [Wi-Fi ].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  9. Select [Connect with WPS].

  10. Select an option.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

For [WPS (PBC mode)]

  • Press the access point's WPS button. For details on where the button is and how long to press it, refer to the access point user manual.
  • Select [OK] to initiate connection with the access point.
  • Go to step 12 after the camera is connected to the access point.

For [WPS (PIN mode)]

  • On the access point, enter the 8-digit PIN code displayed on the camera screen. For instructions on entering PIN codes on the access point, refer to the access point's Instruction Manual.
  • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  1. Connect to the access point.

    • Select [OK] to initiate connection with the access point.
    • The following screen is displayed once the camera is connected to the access point.

  2. Select [Auto setting].

  3. Select use of IPv6.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • When selecting [Enable], configure IPv6 settings after all settings are complete ().
    • When IPv6 is used, the camera only connects via IPv6. IPv4 connections are disabled.

  4. Press SET.

    • The communication settings are saved.

Connecting to Detected Networks

Register communication settings by choosing the network name from a list of detected access points.

Adding the connection with the wizard

  1. Select [Communication functions: Network settings] ().

  2. In [Network], select [Enable].

  3. Select [Manual setting].

  4. Select [Comm settings].

  5. Select [NW*].

  6. Select [Create with wizard].

  7. Select [Configure online].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  8. Select [Wi-Fi ].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  9. Select the network name.

    • (1) Network names (SSIDs)
    • (2) Security icon (for access points with encryption)
    • (3) Channel
    • Use the Quick control dial 1 dial to select the name of the network for the connection.
    • [6 GHz] in the list indicates that the access point supports the 6 GHz band.

    Note

    • [Refresh]

    • To display [Refresh], scroll down the screen in step 9.
    • Select [Refresh] to search for access points again.

  10. Enter the password.

    • Press SET to access the virtual keyboard (), then enter the password.
    • Select [OK] to initiate connection with the access point.

  11. Select [Auto setting].

  12. Select use of IPv6.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • When selecting [Enable], configure IPv6 settings after all settings are complete ().
    • When IPv6 is used, the camera only connects via IPv6. IPv4 connections are disabled.

  13. Press SET.

    • The communication settings are saved.

Connecting by Entering a Network Name

Connect to an access point by selecting its SSID (or ESS-ID) in a list of active access points nearby.

Adding the connection with the wizard

  1. Select [Communication functions: Network settings] ().

  2. In [Network], select [Enable].

  3. Select [Manual setting].

  4. Select [Comm settings].

  5. Select [NW*].

  6. Select [Create with wizard].

  7. Select [Configure offline].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  8. Select [Wi-Fi ].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  9. Select [Infrastructure].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  10. Enter the SSID (network name).

    • Press SET to access the virtual keyboard (), then enter the SSID.
    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  11. Select the type of security.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • The same type of security must be set on both the other device and the camera. See Authentication and data encryption methods for details on types of authentication and encryption.

  12. Enter the password.

    • Press SET to access the virtual keyboard (), then enter the password.
    • This screen is only displayed for certain types of security.

  13. Select an option.

  14. Select use of IPv6.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • When selecting [Enable], configure IPv6 settings after all settings are complete ().
    • When IPv6 is used, the camera only connects via IPv6. IPv4 connections are disabled.

  15. Press SET.

    • The communication settings are saved.

Connecting in Camera Access Point Mode

Register communication settings for direct connections between the camera and other devices.

Adding the connection with the wizard

  1. Select [Communication functions: Network settings] ().

  2. In [Network], select [Enable].

  3. Select [Manual setting].

  4. Select [Comm settings].

  5. Select [NW*].

  6. Select [Create with wizard].

  7. Select an option.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • Selecting [Configure offline] will keep the camera disconnected from the network after configuration.

  8. Select [Wi-Fi ].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  9. Select [Camera access point mode].

    [Configure online] options

    [Configure offline] options

  10. Select an option.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • If you have selected [Easy connection], a confirmation screen is displayed ().

  11. Enter the SSID (network name).

    • Press SET to access the virtual keyboard (), then enter the SSID. After input, press MENU.
    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  12. Select a channel setting option.

    • To specify the settings manually, select [Manual setting], then turn the Main dial dial.
    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  13. Select the type of security.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • If you have selected [None], the [IP address setting (IPv4)] screen is displayed ().
    • Available options vary depending on the [Channel setting] option you chose.
    • The same type of security must be set on both the other device and the camera. See Authentication and data encryption methods for details on types of authentication and encryption.

  14. Enter the password.

    • Press SET to access the virtual keyboard (), then enter the password.

  15. Select how to set the IP address.

  16. Check the SSID and password.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  17. Press SET.

    • The communication settings are saved.

Setting the IP Address Manually

Set the IP address as follows if you have selected [Manual setting] on the [IP address setting (IPv4)] screen.

  1. Select [Manual setting].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.

  2. Select an option to configure.

    • The items displayed vary depending on the communication function.
    • Select an option to access the screen for numerical input.

    • To use a gateway, select [Enable], then select [Address].

    • To use a DNS address, select [Manual setting], then select [Address].

  3. Enter the number.

    • To set the entered numbers and return to the screen for step 2, press the MENU button.

  4. Select [OK].

    • When you have completed setting the necessary items, select [OK].
    • If you are unsure what to enter, see Checking Network Settings or ask the network administrator or other person in charge of the network.

  5. Select use of IPv6.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • When selecting [Enable], configure IPv6 settings after all settings are complete ().
    • When IPv6 is used, the camera only connects via IPv6. IPv4 connections are disabled.

  6. Press SET.

    • The communication settings are saved.

Configuring IPv6

To use IPv6, configure the settings manually.

Note

  • If you are unsure what to enter, ask the network administrator or other person in charge of the network.

  1. Select [Communication functions: Network settings] ().

  2. Select [Manual setting].

  3. Select [Comm settings].

  4. Select the communication settings that will use IPv6.

  5. Select [Change].

  6. Select [TCP/IPv6].

  7. Select an option to configure.

    • Use TCP/IPv6

      • Select [Enable] or [Disable] for IPv6.

    • Manual setting

      • To set the IP address manually, select [Enable]. [DNS server] is set to [Manual setting], and you can configure [DNS address], [Manual address], [Prefix length], and [Gateway].

    • DNS server

      • To set the DNS server IP address manually, select [Manual setting].
      • Select [Disable] if you will not use a DNS server.
      • If the setting is currently [Auto assign], setting [Manual setting] to [Enable] changes it to [Manual setting].

    • DNS address/Manual address/Gateway

      • Select an option and enter the IP address.

    • Prefix length

      • To set the prefix length, turn the Quick control dial 1 dial to select a value (0–128).

Registering Sets of Communication Settings as Connection Settings

You can register multiple communication settings (combinations of wired LAN and Wi-Fi settings, or multiple Wi-Fi settings) as a single set of connection settings.

With a combination of wired LAN and Wi-Fi settings, communication is restricted to the wired LAN when it is available but otherwise switches to the Wi-Fi connection. When the wired LAN becomes available again, communication is restricted to it.

This section explains how to register connection settings using function and communication settings that are already configured.

Caution

  • Settings for multiple networks cannot be configured in camera access point mode settings.

  1. Select [Communication functions: Network settings] ().

  2. Select [Connection settings].

  3. Select [SET*].

  4. Select [Create from list].

  5. Select [Func settings *].

  6. Select [Select from list].

  7. Select function settings.

    • The function settings are registered, and display returns to the [Change] screen.

  8. Select [Comm settings 1].

  9. Select [Select from list].

  10. Select communication settings.

    • The first communication settings are registered, and display returns to the [Change] screen.
    • You can register wired LAN or Wi-Fi settings in any order.

  11. Select [Comm settings 2].

  12. Select [Select from list].

  13. Select communication settings.

    • Select Wi-Fi settings if wired LAN settings are already registered in [Comm settings 1], or select wired LAN settings if Wi-Fi settings are already registered in [Comm settings 1].

    Note

    • If Wi-Fi settings are already registered in [Comm settings 1], you can select Wi-Fi settings for [Comm settings 2].

  14. Exit the screen for changing settings.

    • Press the MENU button.

  15. Select [Connect].

  16. Select [OK].

    • The connection is initiated.