Direct Wireless Connection to a Computer (Wi-Fi Access Point Mode)

The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link. The camera acts as a wireless LAN access point, allowing you to connect when working outdoors and in other situations in which the computer is not already connected to a wireless network and eliminating the need for complicated adjustments to settings. The computer cannot connect to the Internet while connected to the camera.

Before proceeding, check that the Wireless Transmitter Utility (0The Wireless Transmitter Utility) is installed on the computer.

Select [Connect to computer] in the network menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2.
Highlight [Create profile] and press J.
Name the new profile.
- To proceed to the next step without changing the default name, press X.
- Whatever name you choose will appear in the network menu [Connect to computer] > [Network settings] list.
- To rename the profile, press J. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry” (0Text Entry). Press X to proceed after entering a name.
Highlight [Direct connection to computer] and press J.

The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.
Establish a connection to the camera.
Windows:
- Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar.
- Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 4.
- When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 4. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera.
macOS:
- Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar.
- Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 4.
- When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 4. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera.
Start pairing.

When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer.
Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility.

Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 6 and click [Next].
In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera.
- The camera will display an authentication code.
- Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].
Complete the pairing process.
- When the camera displays the dialog as shown, press J.
- In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
- A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.
Check the connection.

When a connection is established, the profile name will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to computer] menu.
- If the profile name is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer.

A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer.

Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to a computer as described under “Uploading Pictures to a Computer” (0Uploading Pictures to a Computer).

For information on controlling the camera from a computer with NX Tether, see “Using NX Tether to Control the Wi-Fi-Connected Camera” (0Using NX Tether to Control the Wi-Fi-Connected Camera).

Firewall Settings

TCP port 15740 and UDP port 5353 are used for connections to computers. File transfer may be blocked if the server firewall is not configured to allow access to these ports.