Connecting Using Wi-Fi to a Mobile Device Configured as an Access Point (Tethering/Internet Sharing) (PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/ILME-FX6/MPC-2610)

You can connect to a mobile device using Wi-Fi if the device is configured as an access point.

This connection method supports multi-camera monitoring.

Illustration showing the connection relationship of Wi-Fi connection using a mobile device configured as an access point.

(A) Camera

(B) File transfer

(C) Wi-Fi connection

(D) Internet connection

(E) Remote control

(F) Mobile device on which this app is installed (access point)

(G) Server

  1. : Configure the following settings on the mobile device to enable as an access point for tethering.

    On Android:

    1. Select [Settings] – [Network & internet] – [Hotspot & tethering] – [Portable hotspot].
    2. Enable [Use Wi-Fi hotspot].
    3. Make a memo of the network name (SSID) and password displayed on the screen.

    On iOS/iPadOS:

    1. Select [Settings] – [Personal Hotspot].
    2. Enable [Allow Others to Join].
    3. Make a memo of the mobile device name and password displayed on the screen.

    Note

    • The menu structure may vary depending on your mobile device.
    • When the wireless security protocol for Wi-Fi tethering on a mobile device is WPA3, the access point cannot be detected from PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/ILME-FX6/MPC-2610.
    • To detect the mobile device from PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/ILME-FX6/MPC-2610, change the security protocol of the mobile device to WPA2 or WPA2/WPA3.
  2. : Press and hold the MENU (Menu) button on the camera to display the menu.
  3. : Configure the following settings if a user name and password have not been configured on the camera.
    1. Set the user name.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [User Name]
      • PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [User Name]
    2. Automatically generate a new password.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [Generate Password]
      • PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [Generate Password]

    Hint

    • You can also configure a password manually using the following menu items.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [Input Password]
      • PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [Input Password]
    • The user name and password can be viewed as text and QR code.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [Show Settings]
      • PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [Show Authentication]

    Note

    • Be careful not to let others see your QR code or password.
  4. : Select [Network] – [Wireless LAN] – [Setting] – [Station Mode].

    Station mode (camera connects to a wireless LAN access point as a client) is enabled.

  5. : Select [Network] – [ST Mode Settings] – [Camera Remote Control] – [Enable].

    Camera remote control is enabled.

  6. : Execute [Network] – [ST Mode Settings] – [Scan Networks].
  7. : Select the mobile device access point to connect, and enter the password.
  8. : Select [Connect] on the screen.

    Hint

    • On an iOS/iPadOS mobile device, the time and status bar will turn green when the camera is tethered to your mobile device.
  9. : Launch the app and tap (App menu) – [Connect].
  10. : Select [Tethering (Wi-Fi)]* on the connection screen.

    * On Android, [Tethering (Wi-Fi)] is displayed. On iOS/iPadOS, [Tethering (Wi-Fi/USB)] is displayed.

    For multi-camera monitoring, this step is not required.

  11. : Tap [Connect] for the camera to connect on the connection screen.
  12. : Authenticate access for the connection to enable encrypted communication with the camera.
    • Access authentication is required when you connect for the first time. Perform access authentication as described in the “Authenticating Access When Connecting to a Camera (PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/ILME-FX6/MPC-2610)” related topic.

If you have trouble connecting

Refer to the Monitor & Control support page.

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