Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

8 Continue with the procedure to configure the IP address assignment (A178).

178Configuring the IP Address Settings

At this point you need to configure the TCP/IP settings for the camcorder to be able to connect to a wired or Wi-Fi network. If you need to configure the TCP/IP settings manually, consult the network administrator to obtain the relevant information.

1 Select the method for assigning the IP address: Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then press SET.

If you selected [Automatic], IP settings will be assigned automatically. Continue with the procedure to review and save the configuration (A178).

2 If you selected [Manual], enter manually the IP address assigned to the camcorder.

Push the joystick up/down to select a value for the first field and then press SET to move to the next field. After completing the four fields of an address, select [Set] and then press SET to confirm the address.

3 Enter the [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway] addresses in the same way.

For Camera Access Point connections, the rest of the procedure is not necessary. Continue with the procedure to review and save the configuration (A178).

4 Select the method for setting up the DNS server: Select [Do not use DNS] or [Manual].

If you selected [Do not use DNS], a DNS server will not be used. Continue with the procedure to review and save the configuration (A178).

5 If you selected [Manual], enter the [Primary DNS Server] and [Secondary DNS Server] using the method described in step 2.

After entering the secondary DNS server, continue with the procedure to review and save the configuration (A178).

Saving the Configuration

1 Review the access point’s configuration and then press SET.

The first screen shows the access point’s SSID and the type of connection. Push the joystick up/down to review additional settings before pressing SET.

2 Select the desired configuration number and then press SET.

You can save up to 5 different network configuration profiles in the camcorder. If you select a configuration number that was already in use, the previous configuration will be overwritten by the new one.

3 To change the [Network Configuration Name], select [Input] and then press SET.

If you wish, you can give the network configuration profile a more descriptive name to make it easier to identify. Enter the desired name using the keyboard screen (A176).

4 Select [OK] and then press SET to save the network configuration. 5 When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.