Connecting to Computers via Wi‑Fi
- What Wi‑Fi Can Do for You
- The Wireless Transmitter Utility
- Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
- Connecting in Access-Point Mode
- Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
- Uploading Pictures
- Disconnecting and Reconnecting
What Wi‑Fi Can Do for You
Connect via Wi‑Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer.
The Wireless Transmitter Utility
After configuring the camera for connection, you will need to pair it with the computer using the Wireless Transmitter Utility before you will be able to upload images via Wi‑Fi. Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera.
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The Wireless Transmitter Utility is a computer application available for download from the Nikon Download Center:
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Be sure to download the latest version after reading the release notes and system requirements.
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
The camera can connect either via a wireless router on an existing network (infrastructure mode) or by direct wireless link (access-point mode).
Access-Point Mode
The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link, with the camera acting as
a wireless LAN access point and without the need for complicated adjustments to settings.
Choose this option when working outdoors or in other situations in which the computer
is not already connected to a wireless network. The computer cannot connect to the
Internet while connected to the camera.
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To create a new host profile, select [] in the connection wizard.
Infrastructure Mode
The camera connects to a computer on an existing network (including home networks)
via a wireless router. The computer can still connect to the Internet while connected
to the camera.
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To create a new network profile, select [] in the connection wizard.
This guide assumes you are connecting via an existing wireless network. Connection to computers beyond the local area network is not supported.
Connecting in Access-Point Mode
Follow the steps below to create a direct wireless link to a computer in access-point mode.
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Display network settings.
Select [] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [] and press 2.
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Select [].
Highlight [] and press J.
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Select [].
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Highlight [] and press J.
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The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
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Connect from the computer.
Windows:
Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3.
macOS:
Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to supply a password, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3.
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Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer.
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Select the camera.
In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 5 and click [].
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Enter the authentication code.
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The camera will display an authentication code.
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Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [].
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Complete the pairing process.
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When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J.
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In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click []. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
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A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.
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Check the connection.
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When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [] menu.
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If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer.
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Now that a wireless connection has been established, you can upload images to the computer as described in“Uploading Pictures” (Uploading Pictures).
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
Follow the steps below to connect to a computer on an existing network in infrastructure mode.
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Display network settings.
Select [] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [] and press 2.
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Select [].
Highlight [] and press 2.
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Search for existing networks.
Highlight [] and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID).
[]To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X (T) in Step 3, then press J and choose from the following options:
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[]: For routers that support push-button WPS. Press the WPS button on the router and then press the camera J button to connect.
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[]: The camera will display a PIN; to connect, use a computer to enter the PIN into the router (for more information, see the documentation provided with the router).
After connecting, proceed to Step 6.
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Choose a network.
Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X/T to search again). Encrypted networks are indicated by a O icon; if the selected network is encrypted, you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 5. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6.
Hidden SSIDsNetworks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list. If you highlight a blank entry and press J, you will be prompted to provide the network name; press J, enter a name, and then press X (T). Press X (T) again to proceed to Step 5.
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Enter the encryption key.
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When prompted to enter the encryption key for the wireless router, press J.
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Next, enter the key as described below. For information on the encryption key, see the documentation for the wireless router. Press X (T) when entry is complete.
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Press X (T) again to initiate the connection. A message will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established.
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Obtain or select an IP address.
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Highlight one of the following options and press J.
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[]: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically.
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[]: Press J; a dialog will be displayed where you can manually enter an IP address. Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments, press 4 or 2 to change, and press J to accept. Press X (T) to exit to the “IP address configuration complete” dialog when entry is complete. Pressing X (T) again displays the sub-net mask, which you can edit by pressing 1 and 3, pressing J to exit when entry is complete.
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Confirm the IP address and press J to proceed.
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Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer.
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Select the camera.
In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 7 and click [].
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Enter the authentication code.
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The camera will display an authentication code.
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Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [].
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Complete the pairing process.
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When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J.
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In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click []. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
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A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.
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Check the connection.
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When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [] menu.
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If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer.
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Now that a wireless connection has been established, you can upload images to the computer as described in “Uploading Pictures” (Uploading Pictures).
Uploading Pictures
You can select pictures for upload in the camera playback display or upload pictures as they are taken.
By default, images are uploaded to the following folders:
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Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility
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macOS: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility
The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility. For more information, see the utility’s online help.
Computers cannot access the Internet while connected to the camera in access point mode. To access the Internet, terminate the connection to the camera and then reconnect to a network with Internet access.
Selecting Pictures for Upload
Follow the steps below to select pictures for upload.
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Start playback.
Press the K button on the camera and select full-frame or thumbnail playback.
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Display or highlight the desired picture and press the i button.
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Choose [].
Highlight [] and press J. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately; otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established. The transfer icon turns green during upload. Repeat Steps 2–3 to upload additional images.
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To remove transfer marking from selected pictures, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
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To remove transfer marking from all pictures, select [] > [] > [] in the setup menu.
Uploading Photos as They Are Taken
To upload new photos as they are taken, select [] for [] > [] > []. Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card; be sure
a memory card is inserted in the camera. Movies, as well as any photographs taken
during filming, are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete but must
instead be uploaded from the playback display.
The Transfer Icon
Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon.
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Y(white):Send. The picture has been selected for upload but upload has not yet begun.
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X(green):Sending.Upload in progress.
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Y (blue): Sent. Upload complete.
The Upload Status Display
The [] display shows the following information:
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Status |
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Pictures/time remaining |
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Signal strength |
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Status: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established.
While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” preceded by the name of the file being sent. Any errors that occur during transfer are also displayed here.
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Pictures/time remaining: The estimated time required to send the remaining pictures.
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Signal strength: Wireless signal strength.
Wireless transmission may be interrupted if the signal is lost, but can be resumed by turning the camera off and then on again.
Disconnecting and Reconnecting
The camera’s link to an existing network can be suspended or resumed as described below.
Disconnecting
You can disconnect by turning the camera off, selecting [] for [] > [] in the setup menu, or selecting [] > [] in the still-photography i menu. The connection to the computer will also end if you use Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth to connect to a smart device.
An error will occur if the computer’s wireless connection is disabled before the camera’s. Disable camera Wi‑Fi first.
Reconnecting
To reconnect to an existing network, either:
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select [] for [] > [] in the setup menu, or
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choose [] > [] in the still-photography i menu.
Enable camera Wi‑Fi before connecting.
If the camera has profiles for more than one network, it will reconnect to the last network used. Other networks can be selected using the [] > [] item in the setup menu.