Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
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Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
The camcorder can connect to a Wi-Fi network using a wireless router (access point) and even
remember the settings for the four most recently used access points.
General requirements
• Correctly configured router that complies with the 802.11a*/b/g/n protocol and
is Wi-Fi certified (bears the logo shown on the right) and a home network.
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The 802.11a protocol is not available for camcorders whose identification plate
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Select the desired connection method.
Options
* WPS, which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a standard that makes connecting to a
access point
easier.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
If your access point is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown on the right),
connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy. With WPS, you will either use
the [WPS: Button] method or [WPS: PIN Code] method (see the description in
the previous section). If you cannot successfully connect the camcorder using
WPS, try using the [Search for Access Points] method. Refer also to the router’s instruction manual.
1 [WPS: Button] method
Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.
• Depending on the access point, the amount of time required may differ.
• Make sure the router’s WPS function is activated.
Operating modes:
[WPS: Button]*
Simply press and hold the WPS button on your access point and then touch the
camcorder’s screen. This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS-compatible
router. For details, see
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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[WPS: PIN Code]*
Access the access point’s configuration screen using your Web browser. The
camcorder will give you a PIN code, which you will enter into the browser. You will need a WPS-
compatible router and a computer or other device connected to it. For details, see
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS)
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[Search for Access Points]
Following the camcorder’s onscreen instructions, you select your
access point from a list of detected SSIDs and then enter your password. For details, see
Searching
for Access Points
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[Manual Setup]
You manually enter the access point’s SSID, password and other network
settings. This method is recommended for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks. For details, see
Manual Setup
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