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Canon WFT-E1 Network Setup Manual

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Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E1/E1A
Network Setup Guide
Compatible with WFT-E1 Utility Ver. 2
For customers using the WFT-E1A
Although this manual refers to the WFT-E1, the setup procedures are the same for the WFT-E1A.
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  • Page 1 Windows Macintosh Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/E1A Network Setup Guide Compatible with WFT-E1 Utility Ver. 2 For customers using the WFT-E1A Although this manual refers to the WFT-E1, the setup procedures are the same for the WFT-E1A. INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reference: Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera For EOS 20D users The EOS 20D firmware has to be Ver. 2.0.0 or higher, and the WFT-E1 firmware Ver. 2.0.1 or higher. If the firmware versions are older, upgrade them first.
  • Page 3 Windows Setting Up the Computer Windows Setting Up the Computer Install FTP Server Functions ............4 Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server ....10 Changing Firewall Settings ............12 For Windows XP users Follow the procedures below to restore the classic view in the Control Panel. Click the [Start] button, select [Control Panel] to open the [Control Panel] window, and click [Switch to Classic View].
  • Page 4 Install FTP Server Functions To use the computer as an FTP server, install Internet Information Services (IIS) on the computer (Windows XP or Windows 2000) on which images will be transferred. Internet Information Services can be installed using the Windows XP or Windows 2000 CD-ROM. Please be sure to have the CD-ROM for the operating system installed on the computer.
  • Page 5 Install FTP Server Functions Click [Add/Remove Windows Components]. The [Windows Components Wizard] will appear. Double-click [ Internet Information Services (IIS)]. [Internet Information Services (IIS)] details will appear. Check [ File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service]. Check marks will also be placed in [ Internet Information Services Snap-in] and [ Common Files] as well.
  • Page 6 Install FTP Server Functions Click the [Next] button. Installation begins, and the [Insert Disk] message will appear. Depending on the computer, installation may go ahead without showing this message.
  • Page 7 Install FTP Server Functions Insert the OS CD-ROM into the computer, and click the [OK] button. Installation starts and the completion screen appears. If a [Files Needed] message appears, click the [Browse] button to select [My Computer], and open the drive in which the OS CD-ROM was inserted. Open the [i386] folder and click the [Open] button.
  • Page 8 Install FTP Server Functions Checking Installation [Start] button Select [Control Panel]. Double-click [Administrative Tools]. Double-click [Internet Information Services]. In Windows 2000, double-click [Internet Service Manager].
  • Page 9 Install FTP Server Functions Click [+]. “CANON ...” on the right of the [+] sign indicates the computer’s name, so it will differ depending on the computer. Click [+] on the left of [FTP Sites]. If [Default FTP Site] appears, Internet Information Services (IIS) is successfully installed.
  • Page 10 Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server [Start] button Select [Control Panel]. Double-click [Administrative Tools]. Double-click [Services].
  • Page 11 Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server Select [Status] and [Startup Type] in [FTP Publishing] and [IIS Admin]. If [Status] is set to [Started] and [Startup Type] is [Automatic], your computer will operate as an FTP server. In Windows 2000, [IIS Admin] appears as [IIS Admin Service].
  • Page 12 Changing Firewall Settings This section is only for people using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or a higher version. With Windows XP Service Pack 2, images may not be transferred if the Windows firewall is on, so you need to change the settings of the Windows firewall. [Start] button Select [Control Panel].
  • Page 13 Changing Firewall Settings Double-click [Advanced]. Check [Local Area Connection] if you use a LAN cable to transfer images to the computer, or [Wireless Network Connection] if you use a wireless connection, and click the [Settings] button. [Advanced Settings] will appear. Check [ FTP Server].
  • Page 14 MEMO...
  • Page 15 Transferring Images Using a Wireless LAN (Infrastructure Mode) Setting Up the FTP Server ............16 Setting Up the Wireless LAN Access Point........19 Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File..........21 Setting Up the WFT-E1 ..............24 Checking the Connection Status ........... 26 Transferring Images to the FTP Server.........

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Ftp Server

    Setting Up the FTP Server This chapter assumes that the wireless LAN access point is already connected to the FTP server by a wireless LAN or a wired LAN. [Start] button Select [Control Panel]. Double-click [Administrative Tools]. Double-click [Internet Information Services]. In Windows 2000, double-click [Internet Service Manager].
  • Page 17 Setting Up the FTP Server Click [+]. “CANON ...” on the right of the [+] sign indicates the computer's name, so it will differ depending on the computer. Click [+] on the left of [FTP Sites]. [Default FTP Site] will appear.
  • Page 18 Setting Up the FTP Server Configure settings in each tab. Configure settings on the [FTP Site], the [Security Accounts], and the [Home Directory] tabs as follows. [FTP Site] Usually it is already set like this, so you do not need to change it. [Security Accounts] You do not need to change it.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Wireless Lan Access Point

    Set up “WEP” as the minimum security. Enter the encryption key set for WEP in the WFT-E1. If authentication can be selected, set it to “Open.” When using WPA-PSK authentication, use the TKIP encryption method. The WFT-E1 does not accommodate the AES encryption method.
  • Page 20 If the DHCP server function is enabled, the IP address allocated to the FTP server will change automatically so the WFT-E1 may not connect to the FTP server. Enter the IP addresses for the wireless LAN access point and the FTP server and subnet mask as follows.

  • Page 21: Creating The Wft-E1 Settings File

    Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Use the WFT-E1 Utility software included in the package to create the settings file to transfer images using infrastructure mode. Start WFT-E1 Utility.exe and set up as follows. If the WFT-E1 Settings Wizard appears, click the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 22 FTP server as found through the “Command Prompt” as follows. For the [User], checkmark [ Anonymous login]. To login to the FTP server, enter anonymous for the Login name, and enter wft-e1@canon for the password. Checking the IP address of the FTP server using the Command Prompt The FTP server’s [Start] button...
  • Page 23 If they are successfully connected at first and then error No. 41 (cannot connect to the FTP server) appears later, check the IP address for the FTP server using the Command Prompt, and set the same IP address in the WFT-E1. Setting Up a Wireless LAN Enter the [SSID] the same way as for the wireless LAN access point.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Wft-E1

    Setting Up the WFT-E1 Please read Chapter 2 “Setting Up the WFT-E1” in the PDF manual on the WFT-E1/E1A Utility Disk included in the package. Conduct the series of preparations described on pages 16 through 24, and download the settings file to the camera.
  • Page 25 Setting Up the WFT-E1 Selecting the LAN Type Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [LAN type]. Select [Wireless].

  • Page 26: Checking The Connection Status

    Connect the FTP server and the wireless LAN access point, and turn the power on. Connect the WFT-E1 and the camera, and turn the power on. Check the connection when the WFT-E1 and the wireless LAN access point are close to each other — 3m/9.8ft or less.

  • Page 27: Transferring Images To The Ftp Server

    Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable]. Take a picture.

  • Page 28: Viewing Transferred Images On The Ftp Server

    Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Transferred images are saved in the folder on the FTP server that was created on page [Start] button Select [My Computer]. Double-click the [Local disk (C:)] icon in [Hard Disk Drives]. Double-click the [EOS] folder.
  • Page 29 The [A] folder contains images saved in the CF card. If the images saved in the SD card have been transferred, a [B] folder is automatically created and images will be saved there. Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Double-click the [***CANON], the [***EOS1D], or the [***EOS5D] folder. Transferred image data will appear.
  • Page 30 MEMO...
  • Page 31 Ad Hoc Mode Transferring Images Using a Wireless LAN (Ad Hoc Mode) Setting Up the FTP Server ............32 Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File..........39 Setting Up the WFT-E1 ..............41 Checking the Connection Status ........... 43 Transferring Images to the FTP Server......... 44 Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server ......

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Ftp Server

    Setting Up the FTP Server Setting the IP Address [Start] button Select [Control Panel]. Double-click [Network Connections]. In Windows 2000, double-click [Network and Dial-up Connections]. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and select [Properties]. [Wireless Network Connection Properties] will appear.
  • Page 33 [IP address] and [Subnet mask]. [IP address]: 192 168 11 2 [Subnet mask]: 255 255 255 0 Important! Set IP addresses for the FTP server and the WFT-E1 as follows. The following IP addresses are examples. Set appropriate IP addresses according to your environment.
  • Page 34 Setting Up the FTP Server SSID Settings If software that comes with a wireless LAN adapter is installed, the SSID settings explained below may not be achievable. In that case, disable or uninstall the software that comes with the wireless LAN adapter. Double-click the [Wireless Networks] tab.
  • Page 35 If the settings are done, click the [OK] button to return to [Wireless Network Connection Properties]. Network name (SSID) EOSD Network Authentication Open Data encryption Network key canon Confirm network key canon Make sure that [EOSD (Automatic)] appears for [Preferred networks]. Click the [OK] button to finish the SSID settings.
  • Page 36 Setting Up the FTP Server Setting Up the FTP Site [Start] button Select [Control Panel]. Double-click [Administrative Tools]. Double-click [Internet Information Services]. In Windows 2000, double-click [Internet Service Manager].
  • Page 37 Setting Up the FTP Server Click [+]. “CANON ...” on the right of the [+] sign indicates the computer's name, so it will differ depending on the computer. Click [+] on the left of [FTP Sites]. [Default FTP Site] will appear.
  • Page 38 Setting Up the FTP Server Configure settings in each tab. Configure settings on the [FTP Site], the [Security Accounts], and the [Home Directory] tabs as follows. [FTP Site] Usually it is already set like this, so you do not need to change it. [Security Accounts] You do not need to change it.

  • Page 39: Creating The Wft-E1 Settings File

    Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Use the WFT-E1 Utility software included in the package to create the settings file to transfer images using ad hoc mode. Start WFT-E1 Utility.exe and set up as follows. If the WFT-E1 Settings Wizard appears, click the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 40 Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Setting Up a Wireless LAN Enter [SSID], [Authentication], and [Encryption] the same way as for “SSID Settings” on page 34. If your personal computer is connected to a wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter, click the [Search] button to search within the personal computer’s wireless LAN environment for a wireless LAN terminal being used...

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Wft-E1

    Setting Up the WFT-E1 Please read Chapter 2 “Setting Up the WFT-E1” in the PDF manual on the WFT-E1/E1A Utility Disk included in the package. Conduct the series of preparations described on pages 16 through 24, and download the settings file to the camera.
  • Page 42 Setting Up the WFT-E1 Selecting the LAN Type Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [LAN type]. Select [Wireless].

  • Page 43: Checking The Connection Status

    Connect the wireless LAN card or the wireless LAN adapter to the FTP server, and turn the power on. Connect the WFT-E1 and the camera, and turn the power on. Check the connection when the WFT-E1 and the wireless LAN card or the wireless LAN adapter are close to each other — 3m/9.8ft or less.

  • Page 44: Transferring Images To The Ftp Server

    Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable]. Take a picture.

  • Page 45: Viewing Transferred Images On The Ftp Server

    Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Transferred images are saved in the folder on the FTP server that was created on page [Start] button Select [My Computer]. Double-click the [Local disk (C:)] icon in [Hard Disk Drives]. Double-click the [EOS] folder.
  • Page 46 The [A] folder contains images saved in the CF card. If the images saved in the SD card have been transferred, a [B] folder is automatically created and images will be saved there. Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Double-click the [***CANON], the [***EOS1D], or the [***EOS5D] folder. Transferred image data will appear.

  • Page 47: Transferring Images

    Connect the WFT-E1 to the FTP server with a LAN cable to transfer images. FTP server When connecting the WFT-E1 directly to the FTP server, make sure to use a cross cable. If a straight cable is used, error No. 81 will be displayed and you will not be able to transfer images.

  • Page 48: Setting Up The Ftp Server

    Setting Up the FTP Server Setting the IP Address [Start] button Select [Control Panel]. Double-click [Network Connections]. In Windows 2000, double-click [Network and Dial-up Connections]. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and select [Properties]. [Local Area Connection Properties] will appear.
  • Page 49 [IP address] and [Subnet mask]. [IP address]: 192 168 11 2 [Subnet mask]: 255 255 255 0 Important! Set IP addresses for the FTP server and the WFT-E1 as follows. The following IP addresses are examples. Set appropriate IP addresses according to your environment.
  • Page 50 Setting Up the FTP Server Setting Up the FTP Site [Start] button Select [Control Panel]. Double-click [Administrative Tools]. Double-click [Internet Information Services]. In Windows 2000, double-click [Internet Service Manager].
  • Page 51 Setting Up the FTP Server Click [+]. “CANON ...” on the right of the [+] sign indicates the computer’s name, so it will differ depending on the computer. Click [+] on the left of [FTP Sites]. [Default FTP Site] will appear.
  • Page 52 Setting Up the FTP Server Configure settings in each tab. Configure settings on the [FTP Site], the [Security Accounts], and the [Home Directory] tabs as follows. [FTP Site] Usually it is already set like this, so you do not need to change it. [Security Accounts] You do not need to change it.

  • Page 53: Creating The Wft-E1 Settings File

    Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Use the WFT-E1 Utility software included in the package to create the settings file to transfer images using a wired LAN. Start WFT-E1 Utility.exe and set up as follows. If the WFT-E1 Settings Wizard appears, click the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 54 Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Setting Up a Wireless LAN Settings are not necessary. Saving the Settings File Under the [File] menu, select [Save] to save the communication settings file to the memory card. Save the settings file to the root directory of the...

  • Page 55: Setting Up The Wft-E1

    Setting Up the WFT-E1 Please read Chapter 2 “Setting Up the WFT-E1” in the PDF manual on the WFT-E1/E1A Utility Disk included in the package. Conduct the series of preparations described on pages 16 through 24, and download the settings file to the camera.
  • Page 56 Setting Up the WFT-E1 Selecting the LAN Type Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [LAN type]. Select [Ethernet].

  • Page 57: Checking The Connection Status

    If a straight cable is used, error No. 81 is displayed and you cannot transfer images. When using a straight cable, connect the FTP server and the WFT-E1 via a hub or a router. Connect the FTP server and the WFT-E1, and turn the power on.

  • Page 58: Transferring Images To The Ftp Server

    Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable]. Take a picture.

  • Page 59: Viewing Transferred Images On The Ftp Server

    Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Transferred images are saved in the folder on the FTP server that was created on page [Start] button Select [My Computer]. Double-click the [Local disk (C:)] icon in [Hard Disk Drives]. Double-click the [EOS] folder.
  • Page 60 The [A] folder contains images saved in the CF card. If the images saved in the SD card have been transferred, a [B] folder is automatically created and images will be saved there. Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Double-click the [***CANON], the [***EOS1D], or the [***EOS5D] folder. Transferred image data will appear.
  • Page 61 Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server ....62 Setting Up the AirPort ..............63 Setting Up the Network ..............66 Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File..........69 Setting Up the WFT-E1 ..............71 Checking the Connection Status ........... 73 Transferring Images to the FTP Server.........

  • Page 62: Setting Up The Computer To Operate As An Ftp Server

    Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server [Apple Menu] Select [System Preferences]. The [System Preferences] screen will appear. Click [Sharing]. Click the [Services] tab, and check [ FTP Access].

  • Page 63: Setting Up The Airport

    Setting Up the AirPort Open [Finder] to display [Applications]. Open the [Utilities] folder and double-click [AirPort Admin Utility]. The [Select Base Station] screen will appear. Double-click the item in the [Name] section. A password entry screen will appear. Enter the password for the base station and click the [OK] button. The base-station settings screen will appear.
  • Page 64 Configure settings on the [AirPort] tab as follows. Enter [EOSD] for [Name] for [Base Station] and [AirPort Network]. Click the [Change password] button, enter “canon” in both textboxes, and click the [OK] button. Click the [Change Wireless Security] button, select [40 bit WEP], enter...
  • Page 65 Setting Up the AirPort Setting Up the [Network] Tab Check [ Distribute IP addresses] and [ Share a single IP address (using DHCP and NAT)] in the [Network] tab. Then, select [Other] from the pull-down menu. Configure settings as follows, and click the [OK] button. If the settings are done, click the [Update] button on the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 66: Setting Up The Network

    Setting Up the Network Click [Network]. From the [Show] pull-down menu, select [Network Port Configurations]. Check [Built-in Ethernet], and click [Apply Now].
  • Page 67 Setting Up the Network From the [Show] pull-down menu, select [Built-in Ethernet]. Configure settings on the [TCP/IP] tab as follows. If the settings are done, click the [Apply Now] button. Do not close the [Network] window yet. Set [Turn AirPort On]. Click the [AirPort] icon, and select [Turn AirPort On].
  • Page 68 Setting Up the Network From the [Show] pull-down menu, select [AirPort]. From the [By default, join] pull-down menu, select [A specific network]. From the [Network] pull-down menu, select [EOSD] and click the [Apply Now] button.

  • Page 69: Creating The Wft-E1 Settings File

    Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Use the WFT-E1 Utility software included in the package to create the settings file to transfer images using infrastructure mode. Start the WFT-E1 Utility and set up as follows. If the WFT-E1 Settings Wizard appears, click the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 70 [Open System]. Set it to [Shared Key] or [WPA-PSK]. If you set [Wireless Security] to [40 bit WEP] on page 64, set [Encryption] to [WEP] (the same for 128-bit WEP). If you set “canon” as the [Network Password], check [ Character strings] in [Key format], and enter “canon”...

  • Page 71: Setting Up The Wft-E1

    Setting Up the WFT-E1 Please read Chapter 2 “Setting Up the WFT-E1” in the PDF manual on the WFT-E1/E1A Utility Disk included in the package. Conduct the series of preparations described on pages 16 through 24, and download the settings file to the camera.
  • Page 72 Setting Up the WFT-E1 Selecting the LAN Type Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [LAN type]. Select [Wireless].

  • Page 73: Checking The Connection Status

    Connect the FTP server and the wireless LAN access point, and turn the power on. Connect the WFT-E1 and the camera, and turn the power on. Check the connection when the WFT-E1 and the wireless LAN access point are close to each other — 3m/9.8ft or less.

  • Page 74: Transferring Images To The Ftp Server

    Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable]. Take a picture.

  • Page 75: Viewing Transferred Images On The Ftp Server

    Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Double-click [Macintosh HD]. Double-click the [Users] folder. Double-click the user folder you logged in to. For the EOS-1D series, double-click the [A] folder. The [A] folder contains images saved on the CF card. If the images saved on the SD card have been transferred, a [B] folder is automatically created and images will be saved there.
  • Page 76 Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Double-click the [***CANON], the [***EOS1D], or the [***EOS5D] folder. Transferred image data will appear.
  • Page 77 Transferring Images Using a Wireless LAN (Ad Hoc Mode) Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server ....78 Setting Up a Network ..............79 Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File..........83 Setting Up the WFT-E1 ..............85 Checking the Connection Status ........... 87 Transferring Images to the FTP Server.........

  • Page 78: Setting Up The Computer To Operate As An Ftp Server

    Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server [Apple Menu] Select [System Preferences]. The [System Preferences] screen will appear. Click [Sharing]. Click the [Services] tab, and check [ FTP Access]. When the settings are done, click [Show All] on the upper left to return to the [System Preferences] screen.

  • Page 79: Setting Up A Network

    Setting Up a Network Setting Up a Network Click [Network]. From the [Show] pull-down menu, select [Network Port Configurations]. Check [AirPort], and drag [AirPort] to move it to the top. Click the [Apply Now] button. Do not close the [Network] window yet.
  • Page 80 Setting Up a Network Click the [AirPort] icon, and select [Turn AirPort On]. From the [Show] pull-down menu, select [AirPort]. The AirPort network settings screen will appear. On the next page, configure the settings on the [AirPort] tab and the [TCP/IP] tab.
  • Page 81 Setting Up a Network Configure the settings on the [AirPort] tab and the [TCP/IP] tab as follows. Enter “canon” for [Password] on the AirPort tab. If the settings are done, click the [Apply Now] button to close the [Network] window.
  • Page 82 Click the [AirPort] icon, and select [Create Network...]. Configure settings in the [Computer to Computer] window. Click the [Show Options] button, and set up as follows. Enter “canon” for [Password] and [Confirm]. If the settings are done, click the [OK] button to close the window.

  • Page 83: Creating The Wft-E1 Settings File

    Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Use the WFT-E1 Utility software included in the package to create the settings file to transfer images using ad hoc mode. Start the WFT-E1 Utility and set up as follows. If the WFT-E1 Settings Wizard appears, click the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 84 Configure the same settings as in [Computer to Computer] on page 82. If you entered [EOSD] for [Name] on page 82, enter EOSD for [SSID]. For [Channel], set the same [Channel] as on page 82. If you set “canon” for the password, enter “canon” for [Key].

  • Page 85: Setting Up The Wft-E1

    Setting Up the WFT-E1 Please read Chapter 2 “Setting Up the WFT-E1” in the PDF manual on the WFT-E1/E1A Utility Disk included in the package. Conduct the series of preparations described on pages 16 through 24, and download the settings file to the camera.
  • Page 86 Setting Up the WFT-E1 Selecting the LAN Type Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [LAN type]. Select [Wireless].

  • Page 87: Checking The Connection Status

    Connect the wireless LAN card or the wireless LAN adapter to the FTP server, and turn the power on. Connect the WFT-E1 and the camera, and turn the power on. Check the connection when the WFT-E1 and the wireless LAN card or the wireless LAN adapter are close to each other — 3m/9.8ft or less.

  • Page 88: Transferring Images To The Ftp Server

    Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable]. Take a picture.

  • Page 89: Viewing Transferred Images On The Ftp Server

    Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Double-click [Macintosh HD]. Double-click the [Users] folder. Double-click the [EOSD] folder. For the EOS-1D series, double-click the [A] folder. The [A] folder contains images saved on the CF card. If the images saved on the SD card have been transferred, a [B] folder is automatically created and images will be saved there.
  • Page 90 Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Double-click the [***CANON], the [***EOS1D], or the [***EOS5D] folder. Transferred image data will appear.

  • Page 91: Transferring Images Using A Wired Lan

    Connect the WFT-E1 to the FTP server with a LAN cable to transfer images. FTP server When connecting the WFT-E1 directly to the FTP server, make sure to use a cross cable. If a straight cable is used, error No. 81 will be displayed and you will not be able to transfer images.

  • Page 92: Setting Up The Computer To Operate As An Ftp Server

    Setting Up the Computer to Operate as an FTP Server Setting Up Sharing [Apple Menu] Select [System Preferences]. The [System Preferences] screen will appear. Click [Sharing]. Click the [Services] tab, and check [ FTP Access]. When the settings are done, click [Show All] on the upper left to return to the [System Preferences] screen.

  • Page 93: Setting Up A Network

    Setting Up a Network Click [Network]. From the [Show] pull-down menu, select [Network Port Configurations]. Check [Built-in Ethernet]. Click the [Apply Now] button.
  • Page 94 Setting Up a Network From the [Show] pull-down menu, select [Built-in Ethernet]. Configure settings on the [TCP/IP] tab as follows. If the settings are done, click the [Apply Now] button to close the [Network] window. Set [Turn AirPort Off]. Click the [AirPort] icon, and select [Turn AirPort Off].

  • Page 95: Creating The Wft-E1 Settings File

    Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Use the WFT-E1 Utility software included in the package to create the settings file to transfer images using a wired LAN. Start the WFT-E1 Utility and set up as follows. If the WFT-E1 Settings Wizard appears, click the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 96 Creating the WFT-E1 Settings File Setting Up a Wireless LAN Setting are not necessary. Saving the Settings File Click the [Save] button to save the settings file to a memory card. Save the settings file to the root directory of the memory card without changing...

  • Page 97: Setting Up The Wft-E1

    Setting Up the WFT-E1 Please read Chapter 2 “Setting Up the WFT-E1” in the PDF manual on the WFT-E1/E1A Utility Disk included in the package. Conduct the series of preparations described on pages 16 through 24, and download the settings file to the camera.
  • Page 98 Setting Up the WFT-E1 Selecting the LAN Type Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [LAN type]. Select [Ethernet].

  • Page 99: Checking The Connection Status

    If a straight cable is used, error No. 81 is displayed and you cannot transfer images. When using a straight cable, connect the FTP server and the WFT-E1 via a hub or a router. Connect the FTP server and the WFT-E1, and turn the power on.

  • Page 100: Transferring Images To The Ftp Server

    Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] from the menu. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not appear unless the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera, and both are turned on. Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable]. Take a picture.

  • Page 101: Viewing Transferred Images On The Ftp Server

    Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Double-click [Macintosh HD]. Double-click the [Users] folder. Double-click the [EOSD] folder. For the EOS-1D series, double-click the [A] folder. The [A] folder contains images saved on the CF card. If the images saved on the SD card have been transferred, a [B] folder is automatically created and images will be saved there.
  • Page 102 Viewing Transferred Images on the FTP Server Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Double-click the [***CANON], the [***EOS1D], or the [***EOS5D] folder. Transferred image data will appear.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an error number appears on the WFT-E1’s display panel, refer to the countermeasure examples in this chapter to remove the source of the error. Click the error number listed below to jump to the correspondent item. (p.104) (p.104)
  • Page 104 21: No address assigned by DHCP server WFT-E1 The WFT-E1 is set to [Use DHCP Server]. Is this setting all right? If you are not using the DHCP server, change the settings of the WFT-E1 to not use the DHCP server. (p.116 [DHCP Server]) DHCP server Is the DHCP server’s power on?
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting Is the correct IP address set for the DNS server in the WFT-E1? Set the same IP address as for the DNS server to be used for the WFT-E1. (p.117 [Address]) DNS server Is the DNS server’s power on? Turn the DNS server’s power on.
  • Page 106 In the WFT-E1’s [Proxy] settings, is [Server Name] the only one that is entered? If the proxy server’s [Address] is not set in the WFT-E1, set it to use the DNS server and enter the DNS server address. (p.117 [DNS Server], [Address]) Also, make sure that the server name and port No.
  • Page 107 Is the FTP server’s [Port No.] set in the WFT-E1 the same as for the FTP server? The Port No. is usually 21. Set the same port No. for both the WFT-E1 and the FTP server. Set the FTP server’s port No. in the WFT-E1. (p.118 [Target Server]) If only the FTP server’s [Server Name] is set in the WFT-E1, are the DNS...
  • Page 108 Depending on the security software, a firewall may limit connections to the FTP server. Change the firewall settings to allow connections to the FTP server. You may be able to connect to the FTP server by setting the WFT-E1 to [Use Passive Mode].
  • Page 109 44: Cannot disconnect FTP server. Error code received from server. This error appears if it fails to disconnect from the FTP server for some reason. Turn off the FTP server’s power, the camera’s power, and the WFT-E1’s power, and then turn them on again.
  • Page 110 Error code received from server. WFT-E1 Is the [Login name] set in the WFT-E1 correct? Check the login name to log in to the FTP server. Make sure there are no differences between upper- and lower-case characters, and set the correct login name in the WFT-E1.
  • Page 111 LAN access point (or the wireless LAN terminal) for some reason, they are not able to connect again. Turn off the camera’s power and the WFT-E1’s power, and then turn them on again. WFT-E1 Does the WFT-E1 have the same SSID setting as in the wireless LAN access...
  • Page 112 Wireless LAN terminal Is there a wireless LAN terminal nearby to connect via ad hoc? Prepare a wireless LAN terminal set up to connect via ad hoc near the WFT-E1. FTP server Is the FTP server that is connected to (or with a built-in) a wireless LAN terminal powered on? Turn the FTP server’s power on to be able to connect via ad hoc.
  • Page 113 (Accesses from other terminals may be concentrated on the wireless LAN access point, a microwave oven may be in use nearby, or the weather is poor.) Turn off the camera’s power and the WFT-E1’s power, and then turn them on again. WFT-E1 Is the WFT-E1’s antenna loose?
  • Page 114 WFT-E1 A problem with error numbers other than 01-81 has occurred. Turn the WFT-E1’s power <OFF>, remove its battery and insert it again. In case of error 99, the error description will not appear even if you select [Error description]...
  • Page 115 Reference: Changing the LAN Settings with the Camera The settings file loaded in the camera can be modified using the menu screen. This chapter explains the menu structure centering on the menu options that appear on the menu screens.
  • Page 116 Setting TCP/IP DHCP Server [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [TCP/IP] [DHCP server]: Select No use or Use. IP Address [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [TCP/IP] address]: Enter the number. Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time]. Subnet Mask [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting]...

  • Page 117: Setting The Dns Server

    Setting the DNS Server DNS Server [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [DNS server] [DNS server]: Select No use or Use. Address [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [DNS server] [Address]: Enter the number. Enter the number if you use a DNS server. Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time].

  • Page 118: Setting The Ftp Server

    Setting the FTP Server Target Server [Server name] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [FTP server] [Target server] [Server name]: Enter server name or address. [Port No.] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [FTP server] [Target server] [Port No.]: Enter a number less than 65535.
  • Page 119 Setting the FTP Server With Cameras Other than EOS-1D-Series Switching between the entry field and keyboard: Press the <h> button to switch between the entry field and keyboard. Moving the cursor in the entry field: Turn the <c> dial. Deleting a character in the entry field: Press the <d>...
  • Page 120 Setting the FTP Server Passive Mode [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [FTP server] [Passive mode]: Select No use or Use. Proxy [Proxy] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [FTP server] [Proxy] [Proxy]: Select No use or Use. [Address] [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting]...

  • Page 121: Setting Wireless Lan

    Setting Wireless LAN SSID [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [Wireless LAN] [SSID]: Enter the SSID. Advanced settings You can set the connection method, authentication method, encryption, etc. [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [Wireless LAN] [Advanced settings]: If you enter the settings for the wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter), the following screens will be displayed automatically.

  • Page 122: Protecting And Saving The Settings

    Protecting and Saving the Settings Protect Settings [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting] [Set up] [Protect settings]: Select Off or On. Select [On] to prevent the LAN settings from being modified inadvertantly. Select [Off] if you want to change the LAN settings with the camera. Save Settings [Image transfer (LAN) settings] [LAN setting]...
  • Page 123 Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. In this manual, Windows XP Professional is referred to as Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Professional as Windows 2000.
  • Page 124 CANON SALES CO., INC. 16-6, Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of October 2005. For information on using the WFT-E1 with accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center. CT1-1721-001...

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