93Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode / HybridAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode / HybridAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexConnecting via an Access PointConnect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows.Also refer to the access point user manual.Confirming Access Point CompatibilityConfirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fistandards in “Wi-Fi” (=153).If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items. For instructionson checking network settings, refer to the access point user manual.• If system administrator status is needed to adjust network settings,contact the system administrator for details.• These settings are very important for network security. Exerciseadequate caution when changing these settings.Check sheetNetwork name (SSID/ESSID)The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use.Also called the “access point name” or “network name”.Network authentication / data encryption(encryption method / encryption mode)The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission.○ None○ WEP (open systemauthentication)○ WPA-PSK (TKIP)○ WPA-PSK (AES)○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP)○ WPA2-PSK (AES)Password (encryption key / network key)The key used when encrypting data during wirelesstransmission. Also called the “encryption key” or “networkkey”.Key index (transmit key)The key set when WEP is used for network authentication /data encryption.○ 1Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or not. Refer to the user manual provided withyour access point to check if it supports WPS.• A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connectingmultiple computers. A router that contains an internal Wi-Fi function is called a“Wi-Fi router”.• This guide refers to all Wi-Fi routers and base stations as “access points”.• If you use MAC address filtering on your Wi-Fi network, be sure to add thecamera’s MAC address to your access point. You can check your camera’sMAC address by choosing MENU (=22) ► [3] tab ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ►[Check MAC Address].
