Connecting with “Monitor & Control”
Connect to the unit with a mobile device and then use the mobile device to monitor the image of the unit using “Monitor & Control.”
| Connection method | Features |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi connection using Bluetooth pairing/Bluetooth pairing (Wi-Fi) | The unit acts as an AP1) and can connect to only one mobile device. Connection to the Internet via wireless LAN is not available. |
| Wi-Fi connection with camera as an AP1) (Wi-Fi Direct connection)/Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi connection with wireless LAN router as an AP1)/Wi-Fi | The unit can be accessed from multiple mobile devices. If your router connects to the Internet and allows connection to the unit, the unit will have Internet access. |
| Wired LAN connection via a router/Wired LAN | |
| Wi-Fi tethering2) with mobile device as an AP1)/Tethering (Wi-Fi) | If your mobile device connects to the Internet and allows connection to the unit, the unit will have Internet access. |
| USB tethering2) with mobile device as an AP1)/Tethering (USB) |
1)Access point (AP): Device that supplies an SSID for Wi-Fi connections
2)Tethering (Internet sharing): A function that allows you to connect to the Internet via mobile network data communication using the SIM card of a mobile device
For details about how to connect to the unit with a mobile device and how to operate the “Monitor & Control” application, refer to the “Monitor & Control” Help Guide.
You can check the operating status in the [Status] column of the [Network] status screen.
The following table describes the status display when the unit is set to AP mode. See related topics for other cases.
| Status display | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| [Non Active] | (Mid status transition) | Processing. Wait a moment. |
| (SSID name) | Waiting for a mobile device connection. | Tap the SSID name to display the SSID and password of the unit. Set the wireless LAN function of the mobile device. |
| [Connected] | Mobile device is connected. | Multiple devices cannot be connected. |
| [IP Address Error] | Devices assigned with the same IP address are on the network. | There is an IP address conflict. Check the network settings. |
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