Nikon WT-3 Network Status, Status LEDs, Status Display, Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN system

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Network Status

The status of the link between the server and the WT-3 is shown by the status LEDs and by the display in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu.

The Status LEDs

The POWER LED lights when the WT-3 is on. Signal qual- ity is shown by the LINK LED: the faster the LED blinks, the better the signal and the faster data can be trans- mitted. The BUSY LED lights while data are being sent.

	Status	POWER	LINK	BUSY
	Camera or exposure meters oﬀ, or Oﬀ selected for	(oﬀ )	(oﬀ )	(oﬀ )
	Wireless transmitter > Wireless LAN system	(oﬀ )	(oﬀ )	(oﬀ )
	Wireless transmitter > Wireless LAN system
	Connecting to host computer or ftp server	(on)	(on)	(oﬀ )
	Waiting to send data	(on)	(blinks)	(oﬀ )
	Sending data	(on)	(blinks)	(on)
	Connection error	(blinks)	(oﬀ )	(oﬀ )
	WT-3 hardware malfunction	(blinks)	(blinks)	(blinks)

The Status Display

Network status can also be viewed in the top level of the wireless transmitter menu.

Status area: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. While ﬁ les are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” followed by the name of the ﬁ le being sent. Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here.

, : The estimated time re- quired to send the remaining images.

Signal strength: This icon shows ﬁ ve levels of wire- less signal strength. It is displayed in red when no signal can be detected. For maximum signal strength, ensure a clear line of sight between the WT-3 antenna and the wireless LAN adapt- er or access point. A icon is displayed when the WT-3 is connected via Ethernet.

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Contents Wireless Transmitter Trademark Information Do not disassemble For Your SafetyWT-3A FCC Radiation Exposure Statement IiiRSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesTable of Contents Page Life-Long Learning Background KnowledgeSupplied WT-3 Setup Utility CD contains the following WT-3 Setup Utility CDSupported Modes Host DescriptionPD-10 Wireless Printer Adapter System RequirementsMultiple Transmitters Restrictions on Wireless Devices Parts of the WT-3WA-E1 Extended Range Antenna Available Separately Sub-command dial Command dialButton using Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button WT-3 ControlsAdditional Updates Follow the steps below to prepare the WT-3 for useUpdating the Camera Firmware Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Later Installing the WT-3 Setup UtilityClick Easy Install Select a language and click NextClick Next Mac OS X Version 10.3 or Later Installing PictureProject Click Install Click QuitCopying Network Proﬁles to the Camera Connecting the USB CableMacintosh Click the WT-3 Setup Utility icon Other Ways of Starting the WT-3 Setup UtilityDock Dialog shown at right will be displayed click Next Proﬁle name Enter a name of up to 16 characters Enter the following informationInterface type Choose Ethernet only if the network HelpChoose from the following options Enter wireless network settings and click NextEnter ftp settings and click Next Enter network TCP/IP settingsAd-hoc Wireless Networks Obtain IP address automatically Select this option ifFirewall Settings MAC Address FilteringProﬁles Creating a Printer Proﬁle Using the PD-10Connecting the WT-3 Disconnecting the WT-3 PB-6 BellowsControl Lock Insert the battery as shown on the inside Inserting the BatteryPlace when the cover is fully closed Tery Info option in the camera setup menuTurn the camera oﬀ and insert the memory card Connecting to the Host or ftp ServerContaining the pictures to be sent Upload imagesViewing Proﬁle Information Select On for Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN systemEditing ftp Server Proﬁles Option DescriptionUploading Images Loss of SignalDuring Upload File NamesSend Interrupting TransmissionSending Green icon is displayed during uploadNetwork Status Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN systemStatus LEDs Status DisplayPictureProject Version 1.6.1 or Later Connecting to the ComputerSelect On for Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN system Controlling the Camera Using Nikon Capture Wireless Networks Loss of Signal During TransferEthernet Networks Do Not Disconnect the Ethernet Cable Connected camera control possible Connecting to computer Waiting for connectionSelecting a Printer Use a Reliable Power SourceError connecting to printer To printer, or transmission errorStatus LEDs Connected to printer pictures can be printedCreating a Proﬁle for the PD-10 Printing Pictures Using the PD-10 Wireless Printer AdapterPage Menu Guide Wireless LAN SystemFTP Registration for Connection to ftp Servers Only WirelessEditing ftp Proﬁles Text EntryChannel Using the MenusOption Choose channel. †Encryption Highlight encryption methodEncryption Choose index TCP/IPHighlight Address TCP/IP Menu, Page 2/2 Highlight Address Highlight Folder ServerHighlight Port 1112Highlight User ID Highlight PasswordEnter user name Guised as a row of dotsEnter proxy server address FTP Menu, Page 3/3Following settings are available in transfer mode Settings Transfer Mode OnlyAuto Send Delete After Send?Print Print Mode Only Send FolderDeselect All? Select Transfer mode for Wireless transmit- ter Mode Creating ftp Proﬁles Using the Camera MenusFirewalls Editing Existing ftp ProﬁlesOptionDescription Errors Troubleshooting Problem SolutionTo Wireless & Ethernet Glossary Page Subnet mask a mask that divides a network into subnets Wireless SpeciﬁcationsEthernet No. of shots Battery LifeFolder FTP, 42, 49 ftp Index