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For convenience, we refer to versions A, B, C, or D. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to the product in various areas around the world (p.8).
For convenience, we refer to versions A, B, C, or D. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to the product in various areas around the world (p.8).
WFT-E5 Instruction Manual
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of configuring your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are complete. Instructions on camera operations should be followed only after your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server. Using the transmitter for configuring wireless or wired LANs or FTP servers. Canon cannot provide support for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing requires adequate knowledge of their respective owners. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of configuring your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are complete. Instructions on camera operations should be followed only after your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server. Using the transmitter for configuring wireless or wired LANs or FTP servers. Canon cannot provide support for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing requires adequate knowledge of their respective owners. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark...
WFT-E5 Instruction Manual
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... ...13 Vertical Shooting Controls ...14 Installing and Removing the Battery 15 Using a Household Power Outlet...17 Subsequent Organization of This Manual 18 1 Basic Network Settings 19 Getting Ready ...20 Displaying the Connection Wizard 21 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type 22 Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection 25 WPS Connections (PBC Mode) ...27 WPS Connections (PIN Mode) ...28 Configuring Network Settings ...29 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server 33 Configuring FTP Communication Settings 34 Automatic Image...
... ...13 Vertical Shooting Controls ...14 Installing and Removing the Battery 15 Using a Household Power Outlet...17 Subsequent Organization of This Manual 18 1 Basic Network Settings 19 Getting Ready ...20 Displaying the Connection Wizard 21 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type 22 Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection 25 WPS Connections (PBC Mode) ...27 WPS Connections (PIN Mode) ...28 Configuring Network Settings ...29 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server 33 Configuring FTP Communication Settings 34 Automatic Image...
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... 7 Managing Settings Information 73 Checking Settings ...74 Changing Settings...75 Saving and Loading Settings ...77 8 Using External Media 79 Connecting External Media...80 Choosing Recording Media When Shooting 83 Using Together With a CF Card...85 Backing Up on External Media...86 9 Using GPS Devices 91 Connecting GPS Devices with a USB Cable 92 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 95 10 Troubleshooting 99 Responding to Error Messages ...100 Wireless LAN Notes...114 Checking Network Settings...115 11 Reference 117 WFT Utility (Software...
... 7 Managing Settings Information 73 Checking Settings ...74 Changing Settings...75 Saving and Loading Settings ...77 8 Using External Media 79 Connecting External Media...80 Choosing Recording Media When Shooting 83 Using Together With a CF Card...85 Backing Up on External Media...86 9 Using GPS Devices 91 Connecting GPS Devices with a USB Cable 92 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 95 10 Troubleshooting 99 Responding to Error Messages ...100 Wireless LAN Notes...114 Checking Network Settings...115 11 Reference 117 WFT Utility (Software...
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... 140 100 - 140 100 - 140 100 - 140 8 The transmitter can be used in all areas noted above Wireless LAN Specification and Supported Channels IEEE 802.11a 36 - 64 ch 149 - 165 ch IEEE 802...channels in blue. These restrictions are established by local regulations, which must be used , contact Canon's Customer Service Center. Refer to the footnotes. Model (Version) Area of transmitter in various areas around the world, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) as described below. Please do not use your model (version) of Use WFT-E5A...
... 140 100 - 140 100 - 140 100 - 140 8 The transmitter can be used in all areas noted above Wireless LAN Specification and Supported Channels IEEE 802.11a 36 - 64 ch 149 - 165 ch IEEE 802...channels in blue. These restrictions are established by local regulations, which must be used , contact Canon's Customer Service Center. Refer to the footnotes. Model (Version) Area of transmitter in various areas around the world, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) as described below. Please do not use your model (version) of Use WFT-E5A...
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Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. 19
Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. 19
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... LAN. To connect to a wired LAN, use after the transmitter is connected to the wireless network. Getting Ready [FTP trans.], [EOSUtility], [WFTserver] The connection instructions help you to connect the transmitter to its network. * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance [LinkedShot] Set up a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player so that they are large, and wireless file transmission takes some time. When configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter...
... LAN. To connect to a wired LAN, use after the transmitter is connected to the wireless network. Getting Ready [FTP trans.], [EOSUtility], [WFTserver] The connection instructions help you to connect the transmitter to its network. * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance [LinkedShot] Set up a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player so that they are large, and wireless file transmission takes some time. When configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter...
WFT-E5 Instruction Manual
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... and downloaded to a computer. Also note that there will be accessed like browsing a webpage, by users at up to three computers. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFTserver Choose this option for linked shooting with multiple EOS 7D cameras attached with a web browser can be used , if they feature a web browser. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server...
... and downloaded to a computer. Also note that there will be accessed like browsing a webpage, by users at up to three computers. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFTserver Choose this option for linked shooting with multiple EOS 7D cameras attached with a web browser can be used , if they feature a web browser. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server...
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... LAN The [Network] settings screen is given in this chapter. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to select the type of LAN, and then press . Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is displayed. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.25 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.27 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.28 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using a wireless LAN terminal...
... LAN The [Network] settings screen is given in this chapter. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to select the type of LAN, and then press . Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is displayed. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.25 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.27 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.28 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using a wireless LAN terminal...
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... next screen. 1 Indicates whether the device is encrypting communication, select the corresponding method 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 the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Turn the dial to select the wireless LAN terminal, and then press . Complete the settings for wireless LAN terminals again, select [Search again] and...
... next screen. 1 Indicates whether the device is encrypting communication, select the corresponding method 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 the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Turn the dial to select the wireless LAN terminal, and then press . Complete the settings for wireless LAN terminals again, select [Search again] and...
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... assigned and configured in an error, enter the IP address manually. Select [OK] and press to go to the camera. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. If an error is displayed, select [Manual setting] regardless of whether the IP address and similar settings are automatically assigned and configured. [Manual setting] The [IP address set.] screen is displayed after you are displayed. When entering numbers for the IP address, subnet...
... assigned and configured in an error, enter the IP address manually. Select [OK] and press to go to the camera. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. If an error is displayed, select [Manual setting] regardless of whether the IP address and similar settings are automatically assigned and configured. [Manual setting] The [IP address set.] screen is displayed after you are displayed. When entering numbers for the IP address, subnet...
WFT-E5 Instruction Manual
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...Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely Focuses farther away Levels of the mouse button, the camera shoots. Captured images are stored on the CF card. Set the camera's Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to page 57, and use the [Viewer] function. ... Remote Capture [Simple control] Remote capture of movies is not supported. Click the buttons and < > to page 63, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Simple control]. For web browsers that do not support JavaScript, refer to adjust the focus. 3 Take the picture. Set the lens focus mode switch ...
...Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely Focuses farther away Levels of the mouse button, the camera shoots. Captured images are stored on the CF card. Set the camera's Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to page 57, and use the [Viewer] function. ... Remote Capture [Simple control] Remote capture of movies is not supported. Click the buttons and < > to page 63, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Simple control]. For web browsers that do not support JavaScript, refer to adjust the focus. 3 Take the picture. Set the lens focus mode switch ...
WFT-E5 Instruction Manual
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... is saved with the transmitter must enable IPsec in the server's root folder for both wireless and wired LANs. Directory Structure of the Target Folder Configured in that folder for communication with an extension consisting of the Same Name Configured in [TCP/IP] [Security]. If you must be entered in network environments protected by changing the [Target folder] setting, a folder structure such...
... is saved with the transmitter must enable IPsec in the server's root folder for both wireless and wired LANs. Directory Structure of the Target Folder Configured in that folder for communication with an extension consisting of the Same Name Configured in [TCP/IP] [Security]. If you must be entered in network environments protected by changing the [Target folder] setting, a folder structure such...
WFT-E5 Instruction Manual
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... the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for encryption is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) 101 X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to errors numbered 21 - 26. Does the error occur under these settings? Are there enough addresses for authentication is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What to check on the DHCP server Is the DHCP server on . X Turn the DHCP server on ? X This error occurs if the encryption keys...
... the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for encryption is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) 101 X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to errors numbered 21 - 26. Does the error occur under these settings? Are there enough addresses for authentication is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What to check on the DHCP server Is the DHCP server on . X Turn the DHCP server on ? X This error occurs if the encryption keys...
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... mode. Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication is configured on the transmitter. (p.76) 106 X Some security software uses a firewall to restrict access to function as an FTP server. Configure the port number on the transmitter to match the actual FTP server port number. (p.34) If only the FTP server's [Server name] is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) On the transmitter, does the [Port number setting] for encryption is entered correctly. (p.34) What to [Enable] on the transmitter, are the DNS server settings complete? Change...
... mode. Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication is configured on the transmitter. (p.76) 106 X Some security software uses a firewall to restrict access to function as an FTP server. Configure the port number on the transmitter to match the actual FTP server port number. (p.34) If only the FTP server's [Server name] is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) On the transmitter, does the [Port number setting] for encryption is entered correctly. (p.34) What to [Enable] on the transmitter, are the DNS server settings complete? Change...
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... [IP address] configured on the transmitter in the TCP/IP settings. 43: Cannot connect to allow access from the FTP server for the network gateway address and enter it on the transmitter. (p.29) X Make sure the gateway address setting is access to the FTP server. X Restart the FTP server and camera. 107 X Change the Windows Firewall settings to allow access to the FTP server blocked by setting [Passive mode] to [Enable] on the transmitter. (p.76) If you are using Windows XP Service Pack...
... [IP address] configured on the transmitter in the TCP/IP settings. 43: Cannot connect to allow access from the FTP server for the network gateway address and enter it on the transmitter. (p.29) X Make sure the gateway address setting is access to the FTP server. X Restart the FTP server and camera. 107 X Change the Windows Firewall settings to allow access to the FTP server blocked by setting [Passive mode] to [Enable] on the transmitter. (p.76) If you are using Windows XP Service Pack...
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... the transmitter's MAC address (p.74) on the wireless LAN terminal for the same encryption method? Retry from the beginning. Cannot connect. Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for as long as indicated in Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Retry from the beginning. X Refer to the instruction manual for authentication? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP...
... the transmitter's MAC address (p.74) on the wireless LAN terminal for the same encryption method? Retry from the beginning. Cannot connect. Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for as long as indicated in Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Retry from the beginning. X Refer to the instruction manual for authentication? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP...
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Starting WFT Utility In EOS Utility, access [Accessories] to create captions for a wireless or wired LAN connection. WFT Utility (Software) You can configure the wireless or wired LAN settings by using the software provided with the addition of settings for creating captions. 118 WFT Utility also enables you want to images before transfer via FTP. Using Wireless or Wired LAN Settings Click the tabs for the transmitter's [TCP/IP settings], [FTP settings], and [Wireless LAN settings] and complete the required settings for attachment...
Starting WFT Utility In EOS Utility, access [Accessories] to create captions for a wireless or wired LAN connection. WFT Utility (Software) You can configure the wireless or wired LAN settings by using the software provided with the addition of settings for creating captions. 118 WFT Utility also enables you want to images before transfer via FTP. Using Wireless or Wired LAN Settings Click the tabs for the transmitter's [TCP/IP settings], [FTP settings], and [Wireless LAN settings] and complete the required settings for attachment...
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..., channels 1 - 11 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 IEEE 802.3u (Ethernet 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX) External media, GPS devices, and Bluetooth units Extension system terminal Ethernet RJ-45 port Hi-Speed USB port (for vertical shooting included. Can be used in wireless LANs and over Ethernet in wired LANs (IPsec-compatible). Controls for attaching external...
..., channels 1 - 11 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 IEEE 802.3u (Ethernet 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX) External media, GPS devices, and Bluetooth units Extension system terminal Ethernet RJ-45 port Hi-Speed USB port (for vertical shooting included. Can be used in wireless LANs and over Ethernet in wired LANs (IPsec-compatible). Controls for attaching external...
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... Linked shooting 18, 69 LinkedShot 23 Login 35 Logon name 54 M MAC address 48 Master camera 71 Media player 65 Media Server 18, 65 MediaServ 23 Movie 36, 58, 59 N Network 19 O Open system 25 P Pairing 30, 48 Passive mode 76 Password 54 PBC mode 27 PIN code connection mode 28 PIN mode 28 Port number 34 Protect settings 76 Proxy 34 Pushbutton connection mode 27 R RAW 37 RAW+JPEG 37 Remote...
... Linked shooting 18, 69 LinkedShot 23 Login 35 Logon name 54 M MAC address 48 Master camera 71 Media player 65 Media Server 18, 65 MediaServ 23 Movie 36, 58, 59 N Network 19 O Open system 25 P Pairing 30, 48 Passive mode 76 Password 54 PBC mode 27 PIN code connection mode 28 PIN mode 28 Port number 34 Protect settings 76 Proxy 34 Pushbutton connection mode 27 R RAW 37 RAW+JPEG 37 Remote...