Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (2024)

  • What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
  • The Wireless Transmitter Utility
  • Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
  • Connecting in Access-Point Mode
  • Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
  • Uploading Pictures
  • Disconnecting and Reconnecting

What Wi-Fi Can Do for You

Connect using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi to upload selected pictures to a computer.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (1)

The Wireless Transmitter Utility

Before you will be able to upload images via Wi-Fi, you will need to pair the camera with the computer using Nikon’s Wireless Transmitter Utility software.

  • Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera.

  • The Wireless Transmitter Utility is available for download from the Nikon Download Center. Be sure to download the latest version after reading the release notes and system requirements.
    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes

Either of the following two methods can be used to establish wireless connections between the camera and a computer.

Direct Wireless Connection (Access-Point Mode)

The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link. The camera acts as a wireless LAN access point, letting you connect when working outdoors and in other situations in which the computer is not already connected to a wireless network and eliminating the need for complicated adjustments to settings. The computer cannot connect to the Internet while connected to the camera.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (2)

  • To create a new host profile, select [Direct connection to PC] in the connection wizard.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (3)

Infrastructure Mode

The camera connects to a computer on an existing network (including home networks) via a wireless router. The computer can still connect to the Internet while connected to the camera.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (4)

  • To create a new network profile, select [Search for Wi-Fi network] in the connection wizard.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (5)

Infrastructure Mode

  • This guide assumes you are connecting via an existing wireless network.

  • Connection to computers beyond the local area network is not supported. You can connect only to computers on the same network.

Connecting in Access-Point Mode

  1. Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2.

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  2. Highlight [Create profile] and press J.

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  3. Highlight [Direct connection to PC] and press J.

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    The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (9)

  4. Establish a connection to the camera.

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    • Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar.

    • Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3.

    • When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera.

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    • Click the wireless LAN icon in the menu bar.

    • Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3.

    • When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera.

  5. Start pairing.

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    When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer.

  6. Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility.

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    Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 5 and click [Next].

  7. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera.

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    • The camera will display an authentication code.

    • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (15)

  8. Complete the pairing process.

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    • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J.

    • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (17)

    • A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.

  9. Check the connection.

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    When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to PC] menu.

    • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer.

A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer.

Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in“Uploading Pictures” (Uploading Pictures).

Connecting in Infrastructure Mode

  1. Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2.

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  2. Highlight [Create profile] and press J.

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  3. Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J.

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    The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID).

    [Easy Connect]

    • To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X in Step 3. Next, press J and choose from the following options:Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (22)

      Option

      Description

      [Push-button WPS]

      For routers that support push-button WPS. Press the WPS button on the router and then press the camera J button to connect.

      [PIN-entry WPS]

      The camera will display a PIN. Using a computer, enter the PIN on the router. For more information, see the documentation provided with the router.

    • After connecting, proceed to Step 6.

  4. Choose a network.

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    • Highlight a network SSID and press J.

    • Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon. If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 6.

    • If the desired network is not displayed, press X to search again.

    Hidden SSIDs

    Networks with hidden SSIDs are indicated by blank entries in the network list.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (24)

    • To connect to a network with a hidden SSID, highlight a blank entry and press J. Next, press J; the camera will prompt you to provide an SSID.

    • Enter the network name and press X. Press X again; the camera will now prompt you to enter the encryption key.

  5. Enter the encryption key.

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    • Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router.

    • For more information, see the documentation for the wireless router.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (26)

    • Press X when entry is complete.

    • Press X again to initiate the connection. A message will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (27)

  6. Obtain or select an IP address.

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    • Highlight one of the following options and press J.

      Option

      Description

      [Obtain automatically]

      Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will be displayed once an IP address has been assigned.

      [Enter manually]

      Enter the IP address and sub-net mask manually.

      • Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments.

      • Press 4 or 2 to change the highlighted segment and press J to save changes.

      • Next, press X; a “configuration complete” message will be displayed. Press X again to display the sub-net mask.

      • Press 1 or 3 to edit the sub-net mask and press J; a “configuration complete” message will be displayed.

    • Press J to proceed when the “configuration complete” message is displayed.

  7. Start pairing.

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    When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer.

  8. Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility.

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    Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 7 and click [Next].

  9. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera.

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    • The camera will display an authentication code.

    • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (32)

  10. Complete the pairing process.

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    • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J.

    • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (34)

    • A wireless connection will be established between the camera and computer when pairing is complete.

  11. Check the connection.

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    When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to PC] menu.

    • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer.

A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer.

Pictures taken with the camera can be uploaded to the computer as described in“Uploading Pictures” (Uploading Pictures).

Uploading Pictures

Pictures can be selected for upload during playback. They can also be uploaded automatically as they are taken.

Destination Folders

By default, images are uploaded to the following folders:

  • Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility

  • macOS: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility

The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.

Access Point Mode

Computers cannot access the Internet while connected to the camera in access point mode. To access the Internet, terminate the connection to the camera and then reconnect to a network with Internet access.

Selecting Pictures for Upload

  1. Press the K button on the camera and select full-frame or thumbnail playback.

  2. Select a picture and press the ibutton.

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  3. Highlight [Select to send to computer] and press J.

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    • A white “send” icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately and the icon will turn green.

    • Otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established.

    • Repeat Steps 2–3 to upload additional pictures.

Removing Upload Marking

  • Repeat Steps 2–3 to remove transfer marking from selected images.

  • To remove transfer marking from all pictures, select [Connect to PC] > [Options] > [Deselect all?] in the setup menu.

Uploading Photos as They Are Taken

To upload new photos as they are taken, select [On] for [Connect to PC] > [Options] > [Auto send] in the setup menu.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (38)

  • Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card. Be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera.

  • Movies and photos taken during movie mode are not uploaded automatically when recording is complete. They must instead be uploaded from the playback display.

The Transfer Icon

Upload status is indicated by the transfer icon.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (39)

W (white): Send

The picture has been selected for automatic upload but upload has not yet begun.

X (green): Sending

Upload in progress.

Y (blue): Sent

Upload complete.

The Status Display

The [Connect to PC] display shows the following:

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1

Status: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established.

While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending” preceded by the name of the file being sent. Errors are also displayed here.

2

Signal strength: Wireless signal strength.

3

Pictures/time remaining: The number of pictures remaining and the time needed to send them. The time remaining is an estimate only.

Loss of Signal

Wireless transmission may be interrupted if the signal is lost. Upload of pictures with “send” marking can be resumed by turning the camera off and then on again once the signal has been re-established.

Disconnecting and Reconnecting

Disconnecting

You can end the connection by:

  • turning the camera off,

  • selecting [Disable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu,

  • selecting [Wi-Fi connection] > [Close Wi-Fi connection] in the photo-mode i menu, or

  • connecting to a smart device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Access-Point Mode

An error will occur if the computer’s wireless connection is disabled before the camera’s. Disable camera Wi-Fi first.

Reconnecting

To reconnect to an existing network:

  • select [Enable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, or

  • select [Wi-Fi connection] > [Establish Wi-Fi connection with PC] in the photo-mode i menu.Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi (41)

Access-Point Mode

Enable camera Wi-Fi before connecting.

Multiple Network Profiles

If the camera has profiles for more than one network, it will reconnect to the last network used. Other networks can be selected using the [Connect to PC] > [Network settings] option in the setup menu.

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FAQs

How to connect two computers with Wi-Fi? ›

In Windows 10
  1. Select the Network or Wifi icon in the notification area.
  2. In the list of networks, choose the network that you want to connect to, and then select Connect.
  3. Type the security key (often called the password).
  4. Follow additional instructions if there are any.

How do I access another computer via Wi-Fi? ›

To set up an infrastructure connection, follow these steps:
  1. Click on the Windows Start button and go to "Settings".
  2. Click on "Network & Internet".
  3. In the left sidebar, click on "Wi-Fi".
  4. Turn on Wi-Fi if it's not already on.
  5. Connect both computers to the same Wi-Fi network.
  6. Click on "Change Adaptor Option"
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How can we connect computer with Wi-Fi? ›

Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons ( ) on the far right side of the taskbar to open quick settings. The Disconnected icon appears when you're not connected. On the Wi-Fi quick setting, select Manage Wi-Fi connections . Choose the Wi-Fi network you want, then select Connect.

How to share a PC through Wi-Fi? ›

Select Start , then select Settings > Network & internet > Mobile hotspot. For Share my internet connection from, choose the internet connection you want to share. For Share over, choose how you want to share your connection—over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Wi-Fi is usually faster and the default.

Can I run two computers off of one Internet connection? ›

Connect both computers with one cable, such as an Ethernet crossover or special-purpose USB cable. Or, connect the PCs through a central infrastructure, such as an Ethernet or USB hub. Two cables are required. For newer computers and laptops, connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or infrared.

How do I share my Internet connection between two computers? ›

Enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in Windows 10
  1. Press the. Windows key + X. ...
  2. Click. Change adapter options.
  3. Right-click the network adapter you are using with an internet connection (i.e., Ethernet or wireless adapter), then click. Properties.
  4. Click. Sharing.
  5. Tick the. ...
  6. Click.

Can you access someone's computer through Wi-Fi? ›

In general, someone can gain access to your device or eavesdrop on your internet traffic via public Wi-Fi if they are on the same network or is within proximity to you, and have the “hacking” skills, tools, and information about the Wi-Fi network to do so.

How do I connect to another computer through the Internet? ›

Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up: On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.

How can I see other computers on my Wi-Fi? ›

You should be brought to your router's menu. You'll need to log in with your router's custom username and password or the default information if you never set one. Once you're in, check for a list that says DHCP Client or Connected Devices. From there, you'll be met with a list of devices currently using your network.

How do I access other devices connected to my Wi-Fi? ›

Method 1: Use Your Router's Web Interface
  1. Determine Your Router's IP Address: To begin, you need to find your router's IP address. ...
  2. Open a Web Browser: ...
  3. Enter the Router's IP Address: ...
  4. Log In to Your Router: ...
  5. Find the Device List: ...
  6. View Connected Devices:
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How do I manually connect my PC to Wi-Fi? ›

Windows 7, 8, 10

Right-click the Wi-Fi signal and select Open Network and Sharing Center. Select Set up a new connection or network. Select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next.

How do I connect two laptops wirelessly? ›

Using Bluetooth

Enable Bluetooth: Turn on Bluetooth on both laptops from the settings menu. Pair Devices: Search for nearby Bluetooth devices and pair the laptops. Share Files: Use Bluetooth file sharing to transfer files between the two laptops.

How can I share my computer screen with Wi-Fi? ›

On the PC you're projecting from, select Windows logo key + K and select the PC you'd like to connect to. Or you can search for Cast in the Windows Search bar, then select Connect to a wireless display. On the Display settings page, under Multiple displays, select Connect to a wireless display, then select Connect.

How do I setup 2 computers on the same network? ›

2 answers
  1. Connect all devices to the network by running an Ethernet cable from the router or hub to each device that you want to connect to the network.
  2. Install the network adapters. Windows can automatically detect and install the correct network adapter software for you. ...
  3. Set up your router.
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How to connect two devices on the same WiFi network? ›

Share Wi-Fi info from the Settings app
  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & internet Internet.
  3. Tap your Wi-Fi network Share.
  4. Your device will give you a QR code. To join the same network, have your friend scan the code with another device.

How to do network sharing between two computers? ›

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & internet , and on the right side, select Sharing options. Under Private, select Turn on Network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing.

How many computers can share one Wi-Fi network? ›

In real life, how many users can a wireless router connect at most? According to router manufacturers, the average home router can connect about 10-40 wireless devices at the same time, which not only depends on the processing power of the router, but also on the bandwidth size.

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