Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points

This section describes how to join a Wi-Fi network via an access point compatible with WPS (PBC mode).

First, check the position of the WPS button and how long to press it. It may take approx. 1 min. to establish a Wi-Fi connection.

  1. Select [Wireless features: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection].

  2. Select an option.

    • If the history () is displayed, switch screens with the Quick control dial dial or Multi-controller as needed.

  3. Select [Add a device to connect to].

    • The following message is displayed if you have selected [Smartphone Connect to smartphone]. If Camera Connect is already installed, select [Do not display].
    • On the [Connect to smartphone] screen displayed next, select [Connect via Wi-Fi].

  4. Select [Switch network].

    • Displayed when [Smartphone], [Computer], or [Printer] is selected.

  5. Select [Connect with WPS].

    Note

  6. Select [WPS (PBC mode)].

    • Select [OK].

  7. Connect to the access point via Wi-Fi.

    • Press the access point's WPS button.
    • Select [OK].

  8. Select [Auto setting].

    • Select [OK] to access the setting screen for the Wi-Fi function.
    • If an error occurs with [Auto setting], see Manual IP Address Setup.

  9. Specify the settings for the Wi-Fi function.

    [Connect to smartphone]

    • On the smartphone's Wi-Fi setting screen, tap the SSID (network name) shown on the camera screen, then enter the password of the access point for the connection.

    Go to step 7 in Wi-Fi Connection without Using Bluetooth.

    [Remote control (EOS Utility)]

    Go to step 7 or 8 in Steps on the computer (2).

    [Print from Wi-Fi printer]

    Go to step 6 in Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi.

    Register image.canon.

    Go to step 5 in Connecting to image.canon.

Camera Access Point Mode

Camera access point mode is a connection mode for connecting the camera directly to each device via Wi-Fi. Displayed when [Smartphone], [Computer], or [Printer] is selected after [Wireless features: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection].

  • Easy connection

    Use the other device to establish a Wi-Fi connection with the SSID shown on the camera screen.

  • Manual connection

    Enter the SSID of the other device to establish a connection. Follow the instructions on the camera screen to complete the connection settings.

Caution

  • Some printers may not be able to connect when the camera is used as an access point.

    If connection in camera access point mode is not possible, you may be able to establish a connection as follows.

    • Establish a Wi-Fi connection via an access point
    • Start access point mode on the printer
  • If a Wi-Fi connection cannot be established, set [Security] on the camera to [WPA2] ().

Manual IP Address Setup

The options displayed vary depending on the Wi-Fi function.

  1. Select [Manual setting].

    • Select [OK].

  2. Select an option.

    • Select an option to access the screen for numerical input.
    • To use a gateway, select [Enable], then select [Address].

  3. Enter the number.

    • Turn the Main dial dial to move the input position in the upper area, and use the Quick control dial dial or Multi-controller to select numbers to enter. Press the Quick Control/Set button to enter the selected number.
    • To delete the number just entered, press the MENU button.
    • Select [OK] after the numbers have been entered. Display returns to the screen in step 2.

  4. Select [OK].

    • When you have completed setting the necessary items, select [OK].
    • If you are not sure what to enter, see Checking Network Settings, or ask the network administrator or another person knowledgeable about the network.