Canon PowerShot N Black Camera User Guide - Page 93

Checking Your Wi-Fi Environment To use Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) that acts as your access point must be connected to a computer. Be sure to use a Wi-Fi base unit that conforms to the Wi-Fi standard listed in "Specifications" (=129). If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items and mark each one on the Check sheet. For instructions on checking network settings, refer to the access point user guide. • If system administrator status is needed to adjust network settings, contact the system administrator for details. • These settings are very important for network security. Exercise adequate caution when changing these settings. Check sheet Network name (SSID/ESSID) The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Network certificate/data encryption (encryption method/encryption mode) The method for encrypting data during transmission via Wi-Fi. Encryption key (network key) The data encryption key used for transmission via Wi-Fi. Key index (sent key) The key specified when using WEP for Network certificate/ data encryption. ○ None ○ WEP (open system authentication) ○ WPA-PSK (TKIP) ○ WPA-PSK (AES) ○ WPA2-PSK (TKIP) ○ WPA2-PSK (AES) ○ 1 • A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connecting multiple 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 the camera's MAC address to your access point. You can check your camera's MAC address by choosing the [3] tab, [Wi-Fi Settings], and then [Check MAC Address]. Computer Settings for Connecting via Wi-Fi (Windows only) On a computer running Windows, you must configure the following settings before you can connect the camera to the computer wirelessly. 1 Confirm the computer is connected to Wi-Fi. zzFor instructions on checking your network connection, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Configure the setting. zzClick in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection setup]. zzIn the application that opens, follow the on-screen instructions and configure the setting. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Creative Shot Mode 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 93