18.2 Connecting the camera to a wireless LAN with WPS (automatic settings) [Basic]
First, confirm that “Allow” (default setting) is set for “External registration” in “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)”.
The wireless settings can be easily configured on the camera using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) in this section, and the camera can connect to the wireless router.
When using the camera on a wireless LAN, refer to the following procedures in accordance with your wireless LAN environment and configure the settings.
About Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a function that allows settings for connecting wireless devices and settings related to security to be easily configured.
In WPS, wireless LAN access points or wireless routers become the registrar (main device) and the wireless camera seeking to join the wireless network becomes the enrollee (periphery device). SSID or WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption settings and other information can be sent.
There are several specific setting methods for WPS. The Push-button method (PBC) is used by pressing the wireless connection button on each device. The PIN code method is used by entering the same 8 digit PIN code into both the registrar (wireless router) and enrollee (wireless camera).
Performing settings automatically with the WIRELESS button (WPS indicator)
Use the camera's WIRELESS button to automatically perform wireless settings.
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Turn on the camera without connecting the LAN cable to enable the wireless settings.
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After the initial pan/tilt operations are performed, the live indicator stops blinking orange and lights orange. The live indicator lights orange and the camera starts up in wireless LAN mode about 90 seconds after the camera was turned on.
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Select ON for the WPS function (Push-button method (PBC)) on the wireless router. (For more information, refer to the operating instructions included with your wireless router.)
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Press and hold down the WIRELESS button for a second or more until it blinks orange.
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The camera and the wireless router automatically start performing wireless settings. Settings may take up to 2 minutes to be performed.
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When the automatic wireless settings have been successfully completed, the camera restarts about 5 seconds after the WIRELESS button stops blinking orange and lights green. The WIRELESS button goes off, and after about 90 seconds lights green again when the wireless connection has been successfully completed.
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The wireless settings are updated.
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After the WIRELESS button lights green, start the “IP Setting Software” on the PC and access the camera.
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If about 2 minutes pass after the WIRELESS button starts blinking and the wireless connection is not completed, the WIRELESS button will blink red for about 10 seconds and then go off. If this happens the wireless settings have failed. Check the wireless router's settings and connection procedures, and then try performing the settings again.
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If the WPS settings fail to automatically configure, check the settings of the wireless router and the camera.
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If you want to turn off the WIRELESS button’s and live indicator's green light, change the “Indicator” settings on the [Basic] tab of the “Basic” page. (→
[Indicator])
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When the WPS settings have successfully been automatically configured, “External registration” is changed to “Not allow” from “Allow”.
Performing settings automatically with PIN code settings
There are 2 methods for performing settings automatically with PIN code settings: using the PIN code preset to the wireless router or using a selected PIN code set to the camera.
Using the PIN code configured to the wireless router
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Check the preset 8 digit PIN code of the wireless router with a PC.
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For more information on how to check the preset PIN code of the wireless router, refer to the operating instructions included with your wireless router.
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Depending on the wireless router used, the PIN code (default setting) may be written on a sticker attached to the wireless router.
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Connect the PC to the camera with a wired LAN connection and click the [Basic] tab on the “Wireless” page.
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Configure [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)].
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Select “Allow” for “External registration”. (Default: Allow)
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Select “Use” for “WPS compliant (PIN method)”. (Default: Not use)
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Enter the wireless router's 8 digit PIN code in the “PIN code” field.
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Available number of characters: 8 characters
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Available characters: Numbers
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When “Use” is selected for “WPS compliant (PIN method)”, settings cannot be performed automatically using the WIRELESS button during start up for the PIN method.
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Click the [Set] button.
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A message asking you if you want to restart the camera is displayed. Click [OK]. Wait about 2 minutes until the camera restarts.
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Disconnect the LAN cable from the camera and reconnect the camera to the power outlet.
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The camera will start about 90 seconds after connecting the power.
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After the camera is started, the WPS settings are only active for about 2 minutes. Therefore, perform the settings in step 6 as quickly as possible (within 2 minutes).
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Select ON for the WPS function (PIN code method) on the wireless router. (For more information, refer to the operating instructions included with your wireless router.)
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Settings between the wireless router and the camera will automatically start.
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The WIRELESS button stops blinking orange and lights green. When the live indicator lights green, the wireless settings have been successfully completed.
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After the WIRELESS button lights green, start the “IP Setting Software” on the PC and access the camera.
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If about 2 minutes pass after the WIRELESS button starts blinking and the wireless connection is not completed, the WIRELESS button will blink red for about 10 seconds and then go off. If this happens the wireless settings have failed. Check the wireless router's settings and connection procedures, and then try performing the settings again.
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If the WPS settings fail to automatically configure, check the settings of the wireless router and the camera.
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If you want to turn off the WIRELESS button’s and live indicator's green light, change the “Indicator” settings on the [Basic] tab of the “Basic” page. (→
[Indicator])
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When the WPS settings have successfully been automatically configured, “External registration” is changed to “Not allow” from “Allow”.
Using a selected PIN code set to the camera
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Connect the PC to the camera with a wired LAN connection and click the [Basic] tab on the “Wireless” page.
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Configure [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)].
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Select “Allow” for “External registration”. (Default: Allow)
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Select “Use” for “WPS compliant (PIN method)”. (Default: Not use)
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Click the [Generate] button or [Default] button to set the “PIN code”.
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Available number of characters: 8 characters
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Available characters: Numbers
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The [Generate] button of “PIN code” generates a random 8 digit PIN code.
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The [Default] button of “PIN code” sets a preset 8 digit PIN code.
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When “Use” is selected for “WPS compliant (PIN method)”, settings cannot be performed automatically using the WIRELESS button during start up for the PIN method.
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Click the [Set] button.
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A message asking you if you want to restart the camera is displayed. Click [OK]. Wait about 2 minutes until the camera restarts.
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Disconnect the LAN cable from the camera and reconnect the camera to the power outlet.
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The camera will start about 90 seconds after connecting the power.
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After the camera is started, the WPS settings are only active for about 2 minutes. Therefore, perform the settings in step 5 and restart the wireless router as quickly as possible (within 2 minutes).
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Enter the camera's 8 digit PIN code into the wireless router, and restart the wireless router with the WPS PIN code method.
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For more information, refer to the operating instructions included with your wireless router.
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Settings between the wireless router and the camera will automatically start.
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The WIRELESS button stops blinking orange and lights green. When the live indicator lights green, the wireless settings have been successfully completed.
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After the WIRELESS button lights green, start the “IP Setting Software” on the PC and access the camera.
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If about 2 minutes pass after the WIRELESS button starts blinking and the wireless connection is not completed, the WIRELESS button will blink red for about 10 seconds and then go off. If this happens the wireless settings have failed. Check the wireless router's settings and connection procedures, and then try performing the settings again.
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If the WPS settings fail to automatically configure, check the settings of the wireless router and the camera.
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If you want to turn off the WIRELESS button’s and live indicator's green light, change the “Indicator” settings on the [Basic] tab of the “Basic” page. (→
[Indicator])
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When the WPS settings have successfully been automatically configured, “External registration” is changed to “Not allow” from “Allow”.
IMPORTANT
If the wireless settings failed to be automatically set with WPS, check the wireless settings for the wireless router and camera in the following manner.
Checking wireless settings for the wireless router
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If the wireless setting of the wireless router is set to a setting not supported by the camera, change the wireless setting of the wireless router.
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Confirm that the WPS function is activated. It is recommended that you deactivate the wireless router's WPS function when not performing WPS settings.
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If the ESS-ID stealth function (hidden SSID) is activated, temporarily deactivate it.
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If MAC address filtering is activated, temporarily deactivate it.
Checking wireless settings for the camera
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Confirm that “Allow” (default setting) is set for “External registration”.
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It is recommended to select the “WPA2-PSK (AES)” or “WPA-PSK (AES)” enhanced encryption methods for the wireless router's encryption settings.