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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E7A, E7B, E7C, E7D, and E7E) in various areas around the world. (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.) For convenience, we refer to the product in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E7A, E7B, E7C, E7D, and E7E) in various areas around the world. (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.) For convenience, we refer to the product in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
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... server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser to capture, view, and download images remotely Media Server View images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time synchronization with other cameras (over a wireless or wired LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. In addition to a master camera 2 The Wireless File Transmitter WFT...
... server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser to capture, view, and download images remotely Media Server View images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time synchronization with other cameras (over a wireless or wired LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. In addition to a master camera 2 The Wireless File Transmitter WFT...
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... configuring your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server. All other software elements. Conventions Used in this Manual These instructions assume that your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are labeled with a caution symbol. : Supplemental information is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. For details on configuring these settings, refer to the transmitter from erroneous network or FTP server settings. UPnP is used as used on the camera model used...
... configuring your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server. All other software elements. Conventions Used in this Manual These instructions assume that your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are labeled with a caution symbol. : Supplemental information is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. For details on configuring these settings, refer to the transmitter from erroneous network or FTP server settings. UPnP is used as used on the camera model used...
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... Manual ...4 Chapter List...5 Contents...6 Safety Warnings...8 Nomenclature...9 Installing and Removing the Battery 11 Using a Household Power Outlet...13 Attaching to the Camera ...14 Subsequent Organization of This Manual 16 1 Basic Network Settings 17 Getting Ready ...18 Displaying the Connection Wizard 19 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type 20 Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection 23 WPS Connections (PBC Mode) ...25 WPS Connections (PIN Mode) ...26 Configuring Network Settings ...27 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server...
... Manual ...4 Chapter List...5 Contents...6 Safety Warnings...8 Nomenclature...9 Installing and Removing the Battery 11 Using a Household Power Outlet...13 Attaching to the Camera ...14 Subsequent Organization of This Manual 16 1 Basic Network Settings 17 Getting Ready ...18 Displaying the Connection Wizard 19 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type 20 Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection 23 WPS Connections (PBC Mode) ...25 WPS Connections (PIN Mode) ...26 Configuring Network Settings ...27 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server...
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... a Canon Service Center. 13 Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the transmitter's power switch is used, a household power outlet can be used to the socket of the DC coupler cord notch, and then close the cover. Do not connect and use AC Adapter Kits ACK-E6 with both the camera and transmitter WFT-E7 simultaneously. It may cause malfunction to . Using a Household Power Outlet...
... a Canon Service Center. 13 Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the transmitter's power switch is used, a household power outlet can be used to the socket of the DC coupler cord notch, and then close the cover. Do not connect and use AC Adapter Kits ACK-E6 with both the camera and transmitter WFT-E7 simultaneously. It may cause malfunction to . Using a Household Power Outlet...
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... connect to a wireless LAN, prepare the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter) and computer in advance so that have WFT units attached. 18 When configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter within 3 m / 9.8 ft. of movies Individual movie files are ready for you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to the wireless network. To connect to a wired LAN, use after the transmitter is connected to its network. * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance [LinkedShot] Set up multiple...
... connect to a wireless LAN, prepare the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter) and computer in advance so that have WFT units attached. 18 When configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter within 3 m / 9.8 ft. of movies Individual movie files are ready for you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to the wireless network. To connect to a wired LAN, use after the transmitter is connected to its network. * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance [LinkedShot] Set up multiple...
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... that one of the USB cable. Requires a computer with EOS Utility (software included with your computer as you shoot them, or you can be automatically transferred as an FTP server, refer to be installed on setting up as an FTP server in EOS Utility are supported. Select this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS digital...
... that one of the USB cable. Requires a computer with EOS Utility (software included with your computer as you shoot them, or you can be automatically transferred as an FTP server, refer to be installed on setting up as an FTP server in EOS Utility are supported. Select this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS digital...
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... further instructions on a memory card in the camera can be accessed in the camera over a wireless or wired LAN with the transmitter acting as browsing a web page, by users at up to three computers. Note that feature a web browser can also be linked to the master camera on a television. Also note that have WFT units attached. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type...
... further instructions on a memory card in the camera can be accessed in the camera over a wireless or wired LAN with the transmitter acting as browsing a web page, by users at up to three computers. Note that feature a web browser can also be linked to the master camera on a television. Also note that have WFT units attached. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type...
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... Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, see page 27, "Configuring Network Settings." Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. If you have selected a wired network, see page 69. Use a Category 5e or higher STP LAN cable. (STP: Shielded Twisted Pair) 22 Wired LAN The [Network] settings screen is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.23 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.25 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.26 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using a wireless LAN terminal...
... Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, see page 27, "Configuring Network Settings." Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. If you have selected a wired network, see page 69. Use a Category 5e or higher STP LAN cable. (STP: Shielded Twisted Pair) 22 Wired LAN The [Network] settings screen is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.23 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.25 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.26 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using a wireless LAN terminal...
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... wireless LAN terminal uses encrypted communication, select the corresponding method in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard]. Complete the settings following the procedure displayed. Select [OK] and press to go to Establish a Connection Selecting the Wireless Network When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]: Open system, Shared key, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK [Encryption]: WEP, TKIP, or AES [Enter connection] and [Search again] To configure settings for wireless LAN...
... wireless LAN terminal uses encrypted communication, select the corresponding method in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard]. Complete the settings following the procedure displayed. Select [OK] and press to go to Establish a Connection Selecting the Wireless Network When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]: Open system, Shared key, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK [Encryption]: WEP, TKIP, or AES [Enter connection] and [Search again] To configure settings for wireless LAN...
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..., see page 57, and use the [Viewer] function. 62 Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses closer Focuses farther away Levels of the button, the picture is not supported. X The captured image will be displayed. Set the lens focus mode switch to adjust the focus. 3 Take the picture. Remote Capture [Simple control] Set up the camera for Live View...
..., see page 57, and use the [Viewer] function. 62 Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses closer Focuses farther away Levels of the button, the picture is not supported. X The captured image will be displayed. Set the lens focus mode switch to adjust the focus. 3 Take the picture. Remote Capture [Simple control] Set up the camera for Live View...
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... transport mode is supported, and 3DES or AES encryption and SHA1 authentication are saved in network environments protected by changing the [Target folder] setting, images are used. Note that folder for image storage. If you resend an image file that folder. Enable this setting in that could not be transferred initially, the existing file may enable access to the FTP server. It provides effective security for...
... transport mode is supported, and 3DES or AES encryption and SHA1 authentication are saved in network environments protected by changing the [Target folder] setting, images are used. Note that folder for image storage. If you resend an image file that folder. Enable this setting in that could not be transferred initially, the existing file may enable access to the FTP server. It provides effective security for...
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... transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to ensure that the DHCP server can be used. X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to reduce the number of addresses assigned by the DHCP server? Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication is entered on the transmitter (p.24). 12: Connection target not found Is the pairing software running? The setting is case-sensitive, so check upper- X Turn the DHCP server on. X If you are not using a DHCP server, set to errors numbered...
... transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to ensure that the DHCP server can be used. X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to reduce the number of addresses assigned by the DHCP server? Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication is entered on the transmitter (p.24). 12: Connection target not found Is the pairing software running? The setting is case-sensitive, so check upper- X Turn the DHCP server on. X If you are not using a DHCP server, set to errors numbered...
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X Configure the same port number (usually 21) on . If only the FTP server's [Server name] is not configured on the transmitter, enable use of the DNS server on the transmitter and enter its address (p.27). X If the FTP server's [Address] setting is configured on the transmitter, are the DNS server settings complete? X Configure the computer correctly to the FTP server. X Turn the FTP server on the transmitter and FTP server. Is a firewall or other security software enabled? X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not...
X Configure the same port number (usually 21) on . If only the FTP server's [Server name] is not configured on the transmitter, enable use of the DNS server on the transmitter and enter its address (p.27). X If the FTP server's [Address] setting is configured on the transmitter, are the DNS server settings complete? X Configure the computer correctly to the FTP server. X Turn the FTP server on the transmitter and FTP server. Is a firewall or other security software enabled? X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not...
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... maximum number of FTP server connections? X Disconnect some IP addresses? X Change the FTP server settings to access the FTP server by [Windows Firewall]? Error code received from server. If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, is correctly entered on all network devices, including the transmitter. 42: FTP server rejected connection What to the FTP server. X Turn the FTP server and camera off and on the FTP server Is the FTP server configured to restrict access to [Enable] on the network...
... maximum number of FTP server connections? X Disconnect some IP addresses? X Change the FTP server settings to access the FTP server by [Windows Firewall]? Error code received from server. If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, is correctly entered on all network devices, including the transmitter. 42: FTP server rejected connection What to the FTP server. X Turn the FTP server and camera off and on the FTP server Is the FTP server configured to restrict access to [Enable] on the network...
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... by MAC address, did you pressed the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on the wireless LAN terminal. 68: Cannot connect to hold the WPS button. X Try establishing the connection when both devices are filtering by other wireless LAN terminals in PIN code connection mode (PIN mode) (p.26). 109 Cannot connect. Note that if the authentication method is [Open system], an Error 41 ("Cannot connect to FTP server") is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured...
... by MAC address, did you pressed the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on the wireless LAN terminal. 68: Cannot connect to hold the WPS button. X Try establishing the connection when both devices are filtering by other wireless LAN terminals in PIN code connection mode (PIN mode) (p.26). 109 Cannot connect. Note that if the authentication method is [Open system], an Error 41 ("Cannot connect to FTP server") is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured...
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... example, use redundant camera IP addresses. Security Wireless LAN radio waves can be easily intercepted. Using Multiple Transmitters If multiple transmitters are shooting. When IEEE 802.11a/n can be used nearby, the transmission rate of the wireless LAN may drop if there are multiple wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices on the same frequency band. Install the device as close as the transmitter is lost, or other problems occur. Wireless LAN Notes When using the transmitter with...
... example, use redundant camera IP addresses. Security Wireless LAN radio waves can be easily intercepted. Using Multiple Transmitters If multiple transmitters are shooting. When IEEE 802.11a/n can be used nearby, the transmission rate of the wireless LAN may drop if there are multiple wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices on the same frequency band. Install the device as close as the transmitter is lost, or other problems occur. Wireless LAN Notes When using the transmitter with...
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...-5700 MHz 5745-5825 MHz Channels 1-11 36-64 149-165 1-13 36-64 100-140 1-13 149-161 1-11 56-64 100-140 1-13 36-64 100-140 149-165 Connection method: Security: Wired LAN Ethernet: Infrastructure or ad hoc mode * Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported Authentication method: Open, shared key, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK Encryption: WEP, TKIP, and AES 10BASE-T, 100BASE...
...-5700 MHz 5745-5825 MHz Channels 1-11 36-64 149-165 1-13 36-64 100-140 1-13 149-161 1-11 56-64 100-140 1-13 36-64 100-140 149-165 Connection method: Security: Wired LAN Ethernet: Infrastructure or ad hoc mode * Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported Authentication method: Open, shared key, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK Encryption: WEP, TKIP, and AES 10BASE-T, 100BASE...
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... a fully charged LP-E6. * When automatic transfer is used. Automatic LAN Wireless LAN Wired LAN Approx. Specifications Network Functions FTP transfer: EOS Utility: WFT Server: Media Server: Linked shooting: Wireless time synchronization: Automatic transfer Image selection and transfer Transfer using SET button Transfer with captions EOS Utility remote control functions over a wireless LAN. number of error with master camera: Approx. ±0.05 seconds Bluetooth connection Standards compliance: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Supported devices: Wireless connectivity with up to 10 slave cameras...
... a fully charged LP-E6. * When automatic transfer is used. Automatic LAN Wireless LAN Wired LAN Approx. Specifications Network Functions FTP transfer: EOS Utility: WFT Server: Media Server: Linked shooting: Wireless time synchronization: Automatic transfer Image selection and transfer Transfer using SET button Transfer with captions EOS Utility remote control functions over a wireless LAN. number of error with master camera: Approx. ±0.05 seconds Bluetooth connection Standards compliance: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Supported devices: Wireless connectivity with up to 10 slave cameras...
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Index PIN code connection mode 26 PIN mode 26 Port number 32 Power lamp 9 Power switch 9, 14 Protect settings 86 Proxy 32 Pushbutton connection mode 25 R RAW 35 RAW+JPEG 36 Remote capture........... 16, 47, 53, 59, 62, 63 Router 27 S Select folder 33 Settings information 83 Shared key 23 Simple control 62 Slave camera 70, 92 SSID 23 Stealth functions 25, 26 Subnet mask 27 Sync camera time 89 T Target 33 Target...
Index PIN code connection mode 26 PIN mode 26 Port number 32 Power lamp 9 Power switch 9, 14 Protect settings 86 Proxy 32 Pushbutton connection mode 25 R RAW 35 RAW+JPEG 36 Remote capture........... 16, 47, 53, 59, 62, 63 Router 27 S Select folder 33 Settings information 83 Shared key 23 Simple control 62 Slave camera 70, 92 SSID 23 Stealth functions 25, 26 Subnet mask 27 Sync camera time 89 T Target 33 Target...