Canon PowerShot A3500 IS User Guide - Page 89

• 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. • The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in step 2. - Turn on media streaming. This will enable the camera to find the computer to access via Wi-Fi. - Turn on network discovery. This will enable the computer to find the camera. - Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol). This allows you to check the network connection status. - Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP). This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically. • Some security software may prevent you from completing the settings as described here. Check the settings of your security software. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Smart Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Wi-Fi Functions 7 Setting Menu 8 Accessories 9 Appendix Index 89