Connecting Using Wi-Fi to a Camera Configured as an Access Point (Wi-Fi Direct connection) (PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/ILME-FX6/MPC-2610)

You can connect to a camera from a mobile device using Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Direct connection) if the camera is configured as an access point.

  • In a Wi-Fi Direct connection, only one mobile device can be connected to the camera at a time.

Illustration showing the connection relationship when a camera and mobile device are connected using Wi-Fi Direct.

(A) Camera configured as an access point

(B) Wi-Fi connection

(C) Remote control

(D) Mobile device on which this app is installed

  1. : Press and hold the MENU (Menu) button to display the menu.
  2. : 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.
  3. : Select [Network] – [Wireless LAN] – [Setting] – [Access Point Mode].

    Access point connections are enabled.

  4. : Display the access point information using [Network] – [AP Mode Settings] – [Camera SSID & Password].
  5. : Configure the following settings on the mobile device to connect the mobile device to the camera access point.

    On Android:

    1. Select [Settings] – [Network & internet] – [Internet].
    2. Enable [Wi-Fi].
    3. Select the camera access point from the network list.
    4. Enter the password displayed in step 4.

    On iOS/iPadOS:

    1. Select [Settings] – [Wi-Fi].
    2. Enable [Wi-Fi].
    3. Select the camera access point from the network list.
    4. Enter the password displayed in step 4.

    Note

    • The menu structure may vary depending on your mobile device.
  6. : Launch the app and tap (App menu) – [Connect].
  7. : Select [Wi-Fi] on the connection screen.

  8. : Tap [Connect] for the camera to connect on the connection screen.
  9. : 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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