About this Guide
You can attach a WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to a Canon camcorder to connect the camcorder to a Wi-Fi network. This will allow you to operate the camcorder remotely from any device connected to the Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application. This guide will explain how to attach the WFT-E6 to a camcorder and configure the transmitter for use with a camcorder.
For specifications and additional information about the WFT-E6, refer to the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 Instruction Manual. For details about compatible camcorders and how to use Wi-Fi Remote to operate the camcorder, refer to the camcorder’s Instruction Manual.
Assumptions
The instructions in this guide assume you already have a correctly configured and working wireless network. For details on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation provided with the respective Wi-Fi equipment.
The instructions in this guide assume you are already familiar with basic camcorder operations, such as accessing and changing menu settings or displaying status screens. If necessary, refer to the camcorder’s Instruction Manual.
Conventions used in this guide
Warnings to avoid potential problems.
Supplemental information.
AReference page number.
“Access point” refers to a Wi-Fi network’s access point or wireless router.
For brevity’s sake, throughout this guide the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter will be referred to simply as the “transmitter”.
Setting up the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter and configuring the Wi-Fi Remote application requires adequate knowledge about configuring Wi-Fi networks. Canon cannot provide support for configuring Wi-Fi networks.
Note that Canon shall not be liable for any loss of data or damage to the transmitter resulting from incorrect Wi-Fi network configuration or settings. Additionally, Canon shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter.