Wireless Connection: Using The Wps Button - Vivotek IP8130W User Manual

Wireless Connection: Using the WPS Button

1� Make sure your AP (Access Point) and Operating System support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) functions� WPS enables easy setup with compatible APs�
2. Disconnect your LAN cable, and connect the power cord.
3� Wait for 1 minute for the camera to boot up� Press the WPS button for 1 second� The
front panel LED should blink blue�
4� Press and hold down the WPS button on your AP (some router/AP
Wireless AP
WPS
WPS Button
When WPS configuration is done, wireless connectivity will be established and the
security encryption, such as WEP or WPA-PSK, will be synchronized with the AP.
Use the IW2 utility to find the camera. As for IP setting, the camera's use of DHCP or
static IP is determined by your configuration on the network camera via the web-based
configuration of firmware. The camera's default is DHCP.
NOTE:
1� It is strongly recommended to apply WPA2/AES encryption for access security�
2. WPS may not work if your AP is configured with a "hidden" SSID.
3. If no WPS-enabled AP is detected, and if the camera still can not detect an AP after 2
minutes, the wireless setup will be cancelled. If WPS configuration should fail, wireless
configuration will be cleared. You can then re-try the process above or use a wired
connection to establish a web console and manually configure the wireless settings.
4. If a camera is assigned with a fixed IP outside the AP's network segment, wireless setup
will fail�
5. A wired connection always has a higher priority, and hence wireless setup will not take
effect when the RJ45 LAN port is connected� If you want to switch from wired connection
to wireless connection, disconnect the Ethernet cable and reboot the camera.
will have a virtual button on their management software instead)�
Refer to your AP's documentation for details using its WPS
functions�
WPS Button
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