Network settings
Confirming the network environment
Wireless LAN settings
This is the setting to connect with the iPhone/iPad or the Android terminal directly or to connect to the wireless access point via wireless LAN.
Direct connection ([DIRECT])
This is the setting to connect the unit to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal directly.
The unit may restart if necessary when the setting is changed.
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [WLAN].
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] [TYPE] [DIRECT].
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [DHCP] [SERVER].
When the DHCP server function of this unit is not to be used, select [OFF].
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In the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING], set each item as necessary.
For details about the setting items (Setting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to [DIRECT]).
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Select the SSID of the unit from the SSID list in the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal, and enter the password (encryption key).
Display the wireless access point list screen in wireless LAN setting, and select SSID of the unit.
Factory setting: The model number of the unit you are using is set. (For example: [AG-X2], etc.)
When the password confirmation screen appears, enter the password (encryption key).
For details, refer to the operating instruction of the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal.
Factory setting: [01234567890123456789abcdef]
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Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
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Check the network connection.
Once connected, is displayed on the screen of the unit.
Setting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to [DIRECT]
When [DIRECT] is set, the following menu settings are automatically set and cannot be changed:
– [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [DEFAULT GATEWAY]
– [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [PRIMARY DNS]
– [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [SECONDARY DNS]
The startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network. When changing the settings of [DEVICE SEL], the changes will not be reflected until the unit is restarted. Also, the setting screen termination may take some time due to the restart of the network service after the setting is changed. Some of the items not included in the table cannot be set. [ENCRYPTION] will be fixed to [WPA2-AES]. |
Connecting to the wireless access point ([INFRA(SELECT)]/[INFRA(MANUAL)])
This is the setting to connect the unit to a wireless access point.
When connecting by searching the wireless access point (SSID)
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [WLAN].
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] [TYPE] [INFRA(SELECT)].
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] [DHCP] [CLIENT].
When the wireless access point DHCP function is not to be used, select [OFF].
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] and set each item as required.
For details about the setting items (Setting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to either [INFRA(SELECT)] or [INFRA(MANUAL)]).
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Select the SSID of the wireless access point found with [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] [SSID].
Setting is completed when the [ENCRYPT KEY] (encryption key, password) is not set.
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If the [ENCRYPT KEY] is set, enter the password, and select [Enter].
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Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
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Check the network connection.
Once connected, is displayed on the screen of the unit.
When entering the wireless access point (SSID) manually
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [WLAN].
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] [TYPE] [INFRA(MANUAL)].
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] and set each item as required.
For details about the setting items (Setting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to either [INFRA(SELECT)] or [INFRA(MANUAL)]).
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In [NETWORK] menu [WLAN PROPERTY] [SSID], enter the SSID of the wireless access point being connected to.
Setting is completed when the [ENCRYPT KEY] (encryption key, password) is not set.
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If the [ENCRYPT KEY] is set, enter the password, and select [Enter].
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Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
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Check the network connection.
Once connected, is displayed on the screen of the unit.
Setting items for [WLAN PROPERTY] and [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] when set to either [INFRA(SELECT)] or [INFRA(MANUAL)]
Depending on your environment, the communication speed may become slower or the wireless access point may not be available for use. The startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network. When changing the settings of [DEVICE SEL], the changes will not be reflected until the unit is restarted. Also, the setting screen termination may take some time due to the restart of the network service after the setting is changed. ENCRYPTION in WEP is not supported. Some items cannot be set depending on the settings such as [DHCP]. When [DHCP] is set to [CLIENT], some of the information acquired automatically with DHCP is displayed in the menu. For details of the network status, confirm by selecting the [NETWORK] menu [INFORMATION] [STATUS]. All of the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway must be correctly set. For details, contact the network administrator. When the default gateway or DNS is not to be used, set to [0.0.0.0]. However, DNS cannot be disabled when [DHCP] is set to [CLIENT]. Depending on the network environment, even if [DHCP] is set to [CLIENT], entry of the DNS value manually may be required. When invalid DNS value is entered in any other cases, the automatic assignment by DHCP will not operate properly. |
Wired LAN settings
These are the settings when using a wired LAN.
For the
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [LAN].
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In [NETWORK] menu [LAN IPv4 SETTING] and [LAN IPv6 SETTING], set each item as required.
For details about the setting items (Setting items for [LAN IPv4 SETTING], and [LAN IPv6 SETTING] when set to [LAN])
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Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
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Configure the settings of the wired LAN on your device such as a computer.
For more information, refer to the operating instructions or help for the connection device.
Setting items for [LAN IPv4 SETTING], and [LAN IPv6 SETTING] when set to [LAN]
For the
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [USB-LAN].
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In [NETWORK] menu [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING] and [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING], set each item as required.
For details about the setting items (Setting items for [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING], and [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING] when set to [USB-LAN])
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Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
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Configure the settings of the wired LAN on your device such as a computer.
For more information, refer to the operating instructions or help for the connection device.
Setting items for [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING], and [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING] when set to [USB-LAN]
Some items cannot be selected depending on the settings such as [DHCP]. The startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network. When changing the settings of [DEVICE SEL], the changes will not be reflected until the unit is restarted. Also, the setting screen termination may take some time due to the restart of the network service after the setting is changed. All of the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway must be correctly set. For details, contact the network administrator. Set [0.0.0.0] or [::] when not using the default gateway or DNS. However, DNS cannot be disabled when [DHCP] is set to [CLIENT]. Depending on the network environment, even if [DHCP] is set to [CLIENT], entry of the DNS value manually may be required. When invalid DNS value is entered in any other cases, the automatic assignment by DHCP will not operate properly. DHCP and DNS may not function properly depending on the network environment. In the following cases, the IP address cannot be automatically acquired depending on the connection timing with network devices. In this case, reconnect the LAN cable or contact your network administrator. – (For the ) If [LAN IPv6 SETTING] [DHCP] [CLIENT] is set (For the ) If [USB-LAN IPv6 SETTING] [DHCP] [CLIENT] is set |
USB tethering setting [X2]
These are the settings when using USB tethering.
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [DEVICE SEL] [USB TETHERING].
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Enable USB tethering (Internet sharing) in the setting screen for network on the USB tethering device connected to the camera.
Allow access of the connected device if an alert to confirm permission is displayed on the USB tethering device. Connection will not be complete until permission is given.
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Close the menu or return to the level of the [NETWORK] menu.
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Check the network connection.
Once connected, is displayed on the screen of the unit.
The startup time after turning on the power may be longer due to starting of the network. When changing the settings of [DEVICE SEL], the changes will not be reflected until the camera is restarted. Also, the setting screen termination may take some time due to the restart of the network service after the setting is changed. IP address, DNS, and other setting cannot be set manually when connecting to the network by USB tethering. The icon to show that the connection is complete indicates that communication between this camera and the USB tethering device has been established. When the USB tethering device cannot connect to the Internet, the camera cannot connect to the Internet even if the icon that indicates connection is complete is displayed on the camera’s screen. When a USB tethering device is connected to the camera using a USB cable, the USB tethering device will be charged. If a battery is used to supply power to the camera, continuous recordable time will be shortened. |
Confirming the network status
The network status of the unit can be checked by performing the following operation.
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [INFORMATION] [STATUS].
Confirming the network environment
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Select the [NETWORK] menu [UTILITY] [NET CHECKER].
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Touch the []/[] as necessary to confirm the results.
It may take time to display the check results as connection with external equipment is checked. To cancel, touch the <EXIT> button or []. For details on the check results, contact the administrator of the network being used. |
Saving the check results
Check results can be saved to a SD card as necessary.
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Select [SAVE] when the check results are displayed.
A confirmation screen is displayed.
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Select [SET].
The file is saved.
When a SD card is not inserted in the card slot or is write-protected, [SAVE] cannot be selected. Save destination in the SD card and fixed file name are indicated below. File will be overwritten if there already is a file. ¥PRIVATE¥MEIGROUP¥PAVCN¥SBG¥P2SD¥netchk.txt |