Wireless File Transmitter

WFT-E1

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1 enables your EOS digital camera to send captured images to an FTP server via a wireless or wired LAN. It works with IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g wireless LANs and 100 Base-TX Ethernet wired LANs. EOS digital cameras compatible with the WFT-E1 are listed on Canons Web site. Or you can inquire at a Canon Service Center.

Image Transfer Overview

Wireless LAN-1
Images are directly transmitted (ad hoc) to an FTP server equipped with a wireless LAN adapter.
Wireless LAN adapter (Commercially available) FTP server Wireless LAN-2
Images are transmitted (infrastructure) to an FTP server via a wireless LAN access point.

FTP server

Wireless LAN access point (Commercially available) Wired LAN
The camera is connected via a LAN cable to transmit images to the FTP server.

Ethernet port

Item Check List
Check that all the following items have been included with the WFT-E1. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1 Normal Antenna NA-E1 Interface Cable IFC-15D4 Cable approx. 15 cm/0.5 ft long to connect to the <a> (IEEE 1394) port. Used when the WFT-E1 is attached to the cameras tripod socket. Interface Cable IFC-150D4 Cable approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft long to connect to the <a> (IEEE 1394) port. Used when the WFT-E1 is placed some distance away from the camera. Interface Cable IFC-30U Cable approx. 30 cm/1 ft long to connect to the <a> (USB) port. Protective caps for cable Two types are provided for the WFT-E1 and camera (EOS-1D series). Tripod socket (with anti-rotation rubber pad) Used when the WFT-E1 is attached to the cameras tripod socket. To prevent rotational slippage, a rubber pad is inserted between the WFT-E1 and camera. Case Case for the WFT-E1. Can be mounted on a belt. Strap also provided. WFT-E1/ WFT-E1A Utility Disk Contains the instruction manual (what you are reading now) and software for creating the settings le. Warranty card * Battery Pack and Battery Charger are not included. If necessary, purchase them separately (p.22). * Be careful not to lose any of the items included with the WFT-E1.
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Introduction

Conventions Used in this Manual
The instructions in this manual assume that the proper settings for the wireless LAN or wired LAN and FTP server have been completed. For details on how to set these settings, consult the manufacturer of the respective equipment. The menu screens are based on the EOS-1Ds Mark IIs. Terms in brackets [ ] indicate the button name, icon name, camera menu item, etc. The number in parentheses indicate the number of the page where you can nd more information. This manual assumes that you have read the cameras instruction manual and are familiar with camera operation procedures. This manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent mishaps. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. In this manual, Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, and Windows 2000 refers to Windows 2000 Professional.

Preventing Serious Injury or Death
To prevent re, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specied in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modied batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack. Do not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to re or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock. - Do not install the battery pack in reversed polarity (+ ). - Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0C - 40C (32F 104F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time. - Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the WFT-E1, accessories, connecting cables, etc. When disposing of a battery pack, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent re or an explosion. If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a re. If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, ush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately. When recharging the battery pack, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a re or electrical shock. When the WFT-E1 is not in use, disconnect the power plug and remove the battery pack. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and re. Do not use the equipment where there is ammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or re. If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent re and electrical shock. Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the planes instruments or the hospitals medical equipment. To prevent re and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below: - Always insert the power plug all the way in. - Do not handle a power plug with wet hands. - When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord. - Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords. - Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet. - Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged. Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a re. Be careful not to poke the tip of the antenna into someones eyes. It can cause visual impairment.

Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns. Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch re. If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent re and electrical shock. Do not use or leave the battery pack in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack can also become hot and cause skin burns. Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause re or a health hazard.
If the product does not work properly, requires repair, or is damaged, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.

Handling Precautions

Product Care and Storage
The WFT-E1 is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The WFT-E1 is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If it gets wet, detach the battery and promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a clean, dry cloth. If the WFT-E1 has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the WFT-E1 near anything having a strong magnetic eld such as a magnet or electric motor. Do not leave the WFT-E1 in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the WFT-E1 to malfunction. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the WFT-E1. For stubborn dirt, take the WFT-E1 to a Canon Service Center. If the WFT-E1 will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the WFT-E1 in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Avoid storing the WFT-E1 where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab.

LCD Panel Care

At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

Operation Restrictions

Use the WFT-E1 only with a compatible EOS digital camera. Using it with an incompatible product may result in malfunction, accident, etc., not covered by the product warranty. Use the WFT-E1 only for image transfers via wireless LAN or wired LAN devices. If you use the WFT-E1 for any other purpose, Canon cannot be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur.
First you must create the settings le to enable image transfers from the WFT-E1 to the FTP server or wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter). Then you load the settings le in the camera with a memory card. Although this chapter uses Windows XP screenshots, the procedure is the same for Windows 2000 and Mac OS X.

Connection function to the FTP server
If the personal computer used for creating the setting le is in the network environment that is connectable to the FTP server for transferring images via a wireless or wired LAN, you can do a simple connection check using the personal computer, instead of the WFT-E1. You can also [Browse] the folders and [Search] the SSID. However, note that depending on the OS used or the wireless LAN network environment, these functions may not be usable.

Startup the Software

Double-click WFT_E1 Utility.exe to startup the software. When starting up the software for the rst time, [WFT-E1 Settings Wizard] will start up. From the second time, [WFT-E1 Utility] will start up.

WFT-E1 Settings Wizard

Follow the on-screen setup instructions. Click on the [Next] button to create the communications setting le. You can also do a simple connection check. The WFT-E1 Settings Wizard can also be started up with the WFT-E1 Utilitys [File] / [New Settings Wizard].

WFT-E1 Utility

This is for creating the communications setup le and saving it to the memory card as well as saving the le for each communications setting. The procedure to create the communications setup le with the WFT-E1 Utility is explained in the following.

TCP/IP Settings

IP Address Setting
K [K Obtain an IP address automatically]
If the IP address is to be obtained automatically by using the DHCP server of the K wireless LAN access point, select [K Obtain an IP address automatically].
K [K Use the following IP address]
K If the DHCP server is not to be used, select [K Use the following IP address]. Then enter the necessary information in the [IP address], [Subnet mask], and [Gateway] text boxes.

DNS Server Setting

M [M Use DNS server]
M If a DNS server is to be used, checkmark the [M Use DNS server] box and enter the DNS servers IP address. If the [K Obtain an IP address automatically] box is checkmarked, the DNS server address acquired automatically from the DHCP server will override any other address.

FTP Settings

Target Server Settings

[Server]

For [Server], enter the FTP server name or IP address.

[Port No.]

Normally, enter 21.

M [M Use passive mode]

M If the passive mode is to be used, checkmark the [M Use passive mode] box.

[Target folder]

Enter the path (ASCII characters) to the transfer target folder (root folder) specied with the FTP server. If a save target folder as specied by the path already exists, the images will be saved in the folder. If there is no save target folder for the specied path, a folder will be created automatically. Even if a save target folder is not created, images will be saved to the transfer target folder specied by the FTP server. About the image transfer target folder

LCD Panel
Wireless LAN connection status Link speed (** Mbps) Error number (** ERROR)
Wireless signal strength Battery check P Q S
Wired LAN connection status

Camera connection status

Strap (commercially available) mounts

Belt holder

Normal antenna pocket
Water and dust resistance is further improved by using the WFT-E1 inside the supplied case. Under extreme operating conditions, insert the WFT-E1 into the supplied case during usage.
Installing and Removing the Battery
The WFT-E1 can be powered by Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. The battery pack and Battery Charger CB-5L or CG-580 do not come with the WFT-E1. Purchase them separately if necessary.

Installing the Battery

Open the battery compartment cover.
Push down the release lever and slide the cover to the left.

Insert the battery.

The battery contacts must face upward. Insert it all the way in until it locks in place.

Close the cover.

Close the cover, then slide it to the right.
Checking the Battery Level
When you turn on the power switch (1), the battery power level is indicated in one of three levels. P Q : Battery level OK. : Battery level is low.
S : Battery must be recharged.

Battery Life

LAN type Wireless LAN Ethernet Temperature At 20C / 68F At 0C / 32F At 20C / 68F At 0C / 32F Continuous Image Transfer Time [minutes] 270 180
The above gures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used. The battery life is based on Canons testing standards. The actual battery life may be shorter than the gures above depending on the operating conditions.

Removing the Battery

Remove the battery.
Push the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow to unlock it, then take out the battery.
Using a Household Power Outlet
With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), the WFT-E1 can be powered by a household power outlet.

Connect the DC coupler.

Connect the DC couplers plug to the AC adapters socket.

Connect the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Insert the plug into a power outlet. When you are nished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet.

Insert the DC coupler.

Open the battery compartment cover and open the DC Coupler cord notch cover. Insert the DC Coupler until the lock position and put the cord through the notch. Close the cover.
Be sure to turn off the WFT-E1s power switch before connecting/disconnecting the power cord.

Attaching the Antenna

Attaching the Normal Antenna

Attach the antenna.

Turn the antennas base to screw it in.
Adjust the antennas direction.

To maximize the signal strength for transferring images, set the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
Attaching the Extended Range Antenna ERA-E1 (optional)
This is a high-performance antenna useful if the normal antenna is unable to send an adequate signal. Turn the antenna cables base to screw it in. The antennas stand has a tripod socket. Position it so it has a clear line of sight with the wireless LAN access point. Before transferring images, position the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the ground to maximize the signal strength.
If you use a wired LAN, you need not attach the antenna.

Attaching to the Camera

The WFT-E1 has an IEEE 1394 port and USB port for connecting to the camera. To connect the camera and the WFT-E1, always use the interface cable that comes with the WFT-E1. If the Digital terminal of the camera is IEEE 1394, always use the IEEE 1394 terminal. And if the Digital terminal is USB, set the [Communication] setting menu to [Normal], [PC connect], or [LAN (WFT-E1)]. Images cannot be transferred if the setting is not as above.
Turn off the WFT-E1 and camera.
Connect the WFT-E1 and camera.
Connect the cable plug to the WFT-E1 and cameras <a> port. Use the 15 cm/0.5 ft cable (water- and dustresistant) that came with the WFT-E1 when the WFT-E1 is attatched to the cameras tripod socket.
Turn on the WFT-E1 and camera.
a The WFT-E1s <3> lamp will light and <D> will be displayed on the WFT-E1s LCD panel.
Protective Caps for Cable
To use the cable caps with an EOS-1D-series camera, rst attach the respective cap to the camera and WFT-E1/E1A. Then attach the cable plug to the <a> terminal.

For the WFT-E1/E1A

Top Attach this way Bottom Bottom
For EOS-1D series cameras

Attach this way

Before disconnecting the cable, turn off both the WFT-E1 and camera. If the WFT-E1s <3> lamp blinks, it means that the WFT-E1 and camera are not properly connected. Check the connection.

Setting the LAN

With the settings le you created in Chapter 2, you will enable the camera to be connected to the LAN. Although the sample menu screens shown are from the EOS-1Ds Mark II, other EOS digital cameras also use the same menu terminology. For the menu operation procedure, refer to your cameras instruction manual.
Loading the Settings File to the Camera
Insert the memory card containing the settings le. Connect the WFT-E1 and camera and turn on both. Display the menu screen.
Select the Setup menu category.

Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings].
[Image transfer (LAN) settings] will not be displayed if the WFT-E1 and camera are not connected and turned on.

Select [LAN setting].

English will be displayed for any language that the WFT-E1 is not compatible with.

Select [Set up].

Select the Set No. of the settings le you want to load.
You can have up to ve settings from [Set 1] to [Set 5].

Select [Load settings].

Select [OK].
a The settings le will be loaded into the selected Set No.
Selecting the Settings (Set No.)
Do steps 2 to 5 on page 27. In step 6, select the Set No. that suits the LAN environment you are using.

Selecting the LAN Type

Set the image transfer for the wireless LAN or wired LAN.

Select [LAN type].

Select the LAN type to be used.
Checking the Connection Status
You can check the status of the connection between the WFT-E1 and camera with the WFT-E1s LCD panel and lamp.
Checking the Connection Status of the Wireless LAN
Check the connection right near the wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter).
Successful connection display
The LCD panel, <3> lamp, and <4> lamp will light. The number indicates the link speed.
Failed connection display
The LCD panel will show <E> and the error number (p.52). The <B> and <3> lamps will also blink.
The more <A> bars there are, the more stable the image transfer will be. The greater the link speed number, the faster the image transfer will be (the actual image transfer speed will be different).
Checking the Connection Status of the Wired LAN
First connect the WFT-E1 and FTP server with a LAN cable.
The LCD panel, <3> lamp, and <4> lamp will light.
The LCD panel will show <E> and the error number (p.52). The <C> and <3> lamps will also blink.
When switching from a wired LAN to a wireless LAN, be sure to keep the LAN cable connected. If you switch to a wireless LAN while the cable is already disconnected, a connection with the wireless LAN might not be established. If <E 81> (p.52) does not disappear, turn the power switch off and on again. Use a category 5 or higher LAN cable. If you are connecting directly to a personal computer without any router or hub, use a cross cable.

Identifying an Error No. Displayed on the Display Panel
If an error occurs, follow the procedure below to identify the error (p.52) and take suitable steps to resolve the error. To resolve an error, you must be knowledgeable about the wireless LAN, wired LAN, and FTP server.
Select [Error description].
Select the error No. displayed on the LCD panel.
a The respective error description will be displayed.

Power Management

To conserve battery power while the WFT-E1 is not being used, three power management levels are provided:

Power save mode

If you do not use the WFT-E1 for a set period of time, the power save mode takes effect (see below).

Standby mode

When the camera turns off, the WFT-E1 enters the standby mode. The standby mode is canceled when the camera turns on again. During the standby mode, only the <P> icon is displayed on the WFT-E1. The <3> lamp and <4> lamp will be off.

Auto power off

If the standby mode continues for four hours, the WFT-E1 will turn off. The power turns on again when you set the WFT-E1s power switch to <2>/<1>.
Setting the Power Save Mode
The WFT-E1 enters the power save mode if do not use the WFT-E1 for a set period of time. When you start shooting again, the power save mode will be canceled automatically and images will be transferred. During the power save mode, only the <D> and <P> icons will be displayed on the WFT-E1s display panel. The <4> lamp will be off.

Select [Power saving].

Select the desired time.
Besides transferring images automatically as you shoot, you can also send images in a batch after shooting. Also, when you shoot in the RAW+JPEG mode, you can send only the JPEG image or RAW image or both images. This chapter assumes that the WFT-E1 is already connected to an FTP server.
Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot
You can transfer the image automatically to an FTP server right after it is taken. You can continue shooting even while an image is being transferred. Be sure to insert the memory card in the camera when shooting.
Select [Automatic transfer].

Select [Enable].

Take the picture.
a The captured image will be transferred to the FTP server. During the image transfer, the <4> lamp will blink.
Images cannot be transferred if the memory card is not inserted. During the image transfer, do not turn off the cameras power switch. Doing so will interrupt the image transfer. If there is any image whose transfer failed or was interrupted, you can transfer it later in a batch. During continuous shooting, the images will be transferred in the order they were captured. The captured images will also be stored in the memory card.

Checking the Remaining Images to be Transferred and Canceling the Image Transfer
During continuous shooting, you can check how many images are remaining to be transferred. Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings] on the menu and the number remaining will be displayed. If you select [Cancel], the transferring and transfer standby images will be cancelled.
Checking the Image Transfer History
If you select [Select] with [Image sel./transfer], you can check its image transfer history (p.36).
Image not selected for transfer (No icon)

Image to transfer

Image selected for transfer

Image failing transfer

Image failed to transfer (error)

Image transferred

Image transferred successfully
Image Batch Transfer After Shooting
After you nish shooting, you can select the best images and transfer them in a batch. Or you can send images which have not been transferred or which failed transfer. You can continue shooting even while an image is being transferred.
Selecting Images to be Transferred
Select [Image sel./transfer].

Select [Select].

a The image will be displayed.
Select the image to be transferred.
Select the image in the same way as for image playback. When using a camera with <b> button, turn the <c> while holding down the <b> button to display <j> on the upper left of the image to be transferred. When using a camera with <g> button, press the <g> button to display <j> on the upper left of the image to be transferred. You can select up to 9999 images. After selecting the images to be transferred, press the <e> button.

Transfer the images.

Select [Transfer]. During the image transfer, the <4> lamp will blink.
During the image transfer, do not turn off the cameras power switch. Doing so will interrupt the image transfer. In step 3, if you set it to the index display, three thumbnail images will be displayed. To return to the normal view, magnify the image view. See page 35 for Checking the Remaining Images to be Transferred and Canceling the Image Transfer.
Checking the Image Transfer History for a Folder or Memory Card
With the left screen displayed in step 2, you can check the number of images to be transferred as well as the image transfer history such as the number of images in the selected folder or card that failed to transfer or that completed the transfer.
Transferring Images in a Batch

Select [All].

About [Folder]
Select the desired option.
You can select the images in a folder or memory card which have not been transferred or which failed the transfer. If your camera cannot select folders, the folder options will not appear.
You can select images not transferred or images failed transfer in the selected folder.

Setting TCP/IP

DHCP Server
[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [DHCP server]: Select Use or No use.

IP Address

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [IP address]: Enter number Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time].

Subnet Mask

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [Subnet mask]: Enter the number. Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time].

Gateway

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [TCP/IP] / [Gateway]: Enter the number. Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time].

Setting the DNS Server

DNS Server
[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [DNS server] / [DNS server]: Select Use or No use.

Address

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [DNS server] / [Address]: Enter the number. Enter the number if you use a DNS server. Enter the number in the same way as for the [Date/Time].

Setting the FTP Server

Target Server

[Server name]

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Target server] / [Server name]: Enter server name or address.
[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Target server] / [Port No.]: Enter a number less than 65535.
Virtual Keyboard Operation
You can enter the server name using the following method.
With EOS-1D-Series Cameras Moving the cursor:
Hold down the <k> button and turn the <c> dial.
Deleting a character in the entry eld:
Press the <d> button and the cursor will delete the character on its left.
Selecting a keyboard character and entering it:
Hold down the <b> button and turn the <c> dial to select a character. When you let go of the button, the character will be entered at the cursors position.
Exiting the entry screen:
Press the <e> button. The entries will be registered and the previous screen will reappear.

Canceling the entry:

Press the <f> button and no changes will be made to the entry. The previous screen will reappear.
With Cameras Other than EOS-1D-Series Switching between the entry eld and keyboard:
Press the <h> button to switch between the entry eld and keyboard.
Moving the cursor in the entry eld:

Turn the <c> dial.

Turn the <c> dial to select a character. Press the <g> button to enter the character at the cursors position.
Press the <i> button and no changes will be made to the entry. The previous screen will reappear.

Login name

[Image transfer (LAN) settings] / [LAN setting] / [Set up] / [FTP server] / [Login name]: Enter your login name.

a a The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery. The battery is not installed properly. Install the battery properly (p.22).
The battery becomes exhausted quickly.
a a The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery fully. The batterys service life has ended. Replace the battery with a new one.
The power turns off by itself.
Auto power off is in effect. a Turn on the <5> switch again or disable the auto power off function (p.32).
<R> blinks on the LCD panel.
The battery is almost exhausted. a Recharge the battery.

Menu Functions

LAN menu options do not appear.
The WFT-E1 is not connected to the camera and both are not turned on. a The LAN menu options will appear only if the WFT-E1 is connected to the camera and both are turned on (p.27).
LAN menu options are in English.
You selected an interface language not compatible with LAN menus. a English will be displayed for languages not compatible with the LAN menus (p.29).

LAN Functions

The <3> lamp blinks and images cannot be transferred.
a a The WFT-E1 is not securely connected to the camera. Check whether the cable is securely connected to the WFT-E1 and camera (p.26). The WFT-E1 is connected to the EOS-1D-series camera with a USB cable. To connect an EOS-1D-series to the WFT-E1 (p.26), use an IEEE 1394 cable.
Although there is no <E> displayed, images cannot be transferred.
The correct [LAN type] setting (wireless LAN/wired LAN) in the menu has not been selected. a Set the correct LAN type (p.29). You are trying to connect to the IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN access point via ad hoc. a For the wireless LAN setting, set it to infrastructure instead (p.15).

Error Number Description

If there is a problem with the LAN connection, one of the error numbers below will be displayed on the WFT-E1s display panel. You can also check the error number with the cameras menu screen (p.31).
Error Number 81 Description Problem with camera cable connection No address assigned by DHCP server No response from DNS server Duplicate IP address No response from proxy server Other terminal has set the same IP address Cannot connect to FTP server FTP server rejected connection Cannot connect to FTP server. Error code received from server. Cannot disconnect FTP server. Error code received from server. Cannot login to FTP server. Error code received from server. For the data session, error code received from FTP server Image le transfer completion not conrmed by FTP server Same SSID wireless LAN terminal not found No response from wireless LAN terminal Wireless LAN authentication failed Cannot connect to wireless LAN terminal Wireless LAN connection lost Wired LAN connection lost

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AC Adapter..24 Ad hoc.. 2, 16 Address.. 43, 46 Advanced settings..47 Anonymous..14 Anonymous login..14 Antenna.. 20, 25 ANY connection..15 ASCII...16 Authentication..16 Automatic transfer..34 FTP.. 12 FTP Server..2, 44

Gateway.. 42

Hexadecimal... 16
IEEE 1394 port..20, 26 IEEE 802.11g.. 16 Image not selected for transfer. 35 Image sel./transfer. 35, 36, 38 Image Transfer History..35, 37 Images failing transfer. 35, 36, 37, 38 Images not transferred.36, 38 Images to transfer.. 35 Images transferred..35, 37 Infrastructure..2, 16 IP Address..11, 42
Battery...22 Battery Charger..22 Battery check...22 Battery Life..23
Camera connection status.21 Cancel...35 Case..21 Channel..16 Clear transfer history..39 Conn. Method..16

Key Format.. 16

LAN setting.. 27 LAN type.. 29 LCD Panel..20, 21 LINK lamp..20, 30 Link speed..21, 30 Load settings.. 28 Login name.. 45 Login password.. 45
DHCP Server.. 11, 42 DNS Server.. 11, 43
Encryption...16 Error.. 31, 52 Error description.31 Error number.. 21, 30 Ethernet...2 Ethernet RJ-45 port.20 Extended Range Antenna.25
MAC Address.. 47 Menu Operation. 39

Normal Antenna. 25

Firmware..40
Open System...16 Overwrite Same File. 14, 39, 46

Virtual Keyboard.. 44

WEP.. 16 Wired LAN connection status.. 21 Wireless LAN.. 15 Wireless LAN access point. 2 Wireless LAN adapter.. 2 Wireless LAN connection status. 21 Wireless signal strength. 21 Wizard... 10 WPA-PSK.. 16
Passive Mode.. 12, 46 Password..14 Port No..12, 14, 44, 46 Power lamp.. 20, 30 Power switch.. 20, 26 Protect Settings. 16, 48 Proxy.. 14, 46 Option..14
RAW+JPEG Images..40 Registering the Settings.18
Save Settings.. 17, 48 Select...35 Server name..44 Settings File.. 9, 17, 27 Shared key..16 SSID.. 15, 47 Search..15 Subnet Mask. 11, 42
Target folder. 13, 45 Browse..13 New folder..13 Test writing...13 Target Server.. 12, 44 TCP/IP.. 11, 42 TKIP..16 Transfer..37 Transferring Images in a Batch. 36, 38

USB port.. 20, 26

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Canon WFT-E1 (A) Wireless File Transmitter Network Support Guide

Apple Macintosh

Authored by Simon Adams Product Support Specialist Canon UK RCC December 05 Revision 1.0 Canon 2006
Setting up the WFT-E1A on the Apple Macintosh This document will take you through the process of setting up the WFT-E1A wireless file transmitter in conjunction with an Apple Macintosh In this example we have used the following test specifications: Canon Eos 1DS Mk II Camera Body Canon WFT-E1A Wireless File Transmitter D-Link DWL-122 USB Wireless Transmitter (Required for Ad Hoc or Infrastructure Mode) Netgear WG602 Wireless Access Point (Required for Infrastructure Mode) Macintosh dual 2.5 GHz G5 running OSX 10.4.3 Three Stages to Complete Setup There are three stages to setting up the WFT-E1A with your Mac. 1. Setting up your Wireless Network on your computer 2. Setting up your FTP Server on your computer 3. Setting up your WFT-E1A to talk to your Wireless Network and FTP Server Stage 1 Setting up your Wireless Network on your computer Stage 1 will involve installing a wireless transmitter on your Mac. Most transmitters come in the form of a USB dongle that is inserted into a spare USB port on your Mac. The dongle should come with a manufacturers installation disk that installs the necessary drivers for the dongle. Once your dongle has installed correctly you should see an entry in System Preferences usually under Other relating to your wireless dongle. If you are using an airport card, then your wireless card settings may appear elsewhere in System Preferences. If you experience difficulties installing your wireless transmitter or Airport card on your Mac you should contact your manufacturer for assistance with its installation. We will start the network set up with the assumption that you have installed your Macs wireless transmitter (dongle) and it is working correctly.
In the first instance you need to decide if you are going to set the WFT-E1 (A) to talk directly to your Macs wireless card (Ad Hoc) or whether you are going to use a wireless access point (Infrastructure). Ad Hoc mode is useful for use outside with a laptop where an access point would be cumbersome; however as Ad Hoc mode uses the older 802.11b wireless transmission format you will only achieve a file transfer rate of up to 11Mbps. Using an Access point that is compatible with the 802.11g wireless transmission format allows you to transmit files at up to 54Mbps. From the Apple menu navigate to System Preferences pane To set up your Network to communicate with the WFT-E1 (A) select the Network Icon from the System Preferences pane. If you are setting up in Ad Hoc Mode, select your adapter from the Show drop down menu, and select to configure the IP address manually. Insert your selected IP address in the IP Address box, and set your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 If you are using Ad Hoc mode you will not need to fill in the Router box.
If you are using a router, fill in the routers IP address in the Router field.
You will need to take a note of the login details of your Mac to enter into the camera later, however the username and login will be slightly different than you use to log in to your Mac, so note the following carefully. In the system Preferences Pane select Accounts, and note the Short Name of your computer. This is the login you will use on the camera (not the Name field). The password you will use in the camera will be the same as you use to login to the Mac itself. If you are using Ad Hoc Mode, then use the short name as the SSID in the camera. If you are using a router, then the SSID of the router will need to be used in the camera. * Take note that all entries in the Macs settings and those entered into the camera are case sensitive and must match exactly

You will need to switch on the FTP server on the Mac, which you can action by selecting the System Preferences Pane, and select the Sharing icon Click on Services and tick the FTP Access service. Ensure that FTP Access shows as On.
Youll also need to forward port 21 through your firewall if it is on, select Firewall from the sharing screen and tick FTP Access.
Full permissions need to be set so that the WFT-E1 (A) can access the FTPs file space and create folders and files sent from the camera. On your desktop double click your Macintosh Hard Drive. Highlight the user (in this case rccuk) and select Get Info from the menu bar
Set All Ownership and Permissions to full read & write access, and apply this to enclosed items. If you do not also allow sub folder read and write permissions and allow the creation of folders, the folder structure that is created (a mirror of the structure that is written to the cameras CF card, i.e. A>DCIM>EOS1D101 etc) will not be allowed and the transmission will fail.
Lastly you should check that you have your wireless transmitter (dongle) on the Mac set to the appropriate transmission method (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure). This can be done from the System Preferences menu and the Wireless Adapter tab. This may differ if you are using Airport. You should consult Apple for assistance with the Airport system. With our D-Link wireless adapter, once the camera has been set up we have selected Show my networks and the properties tab will allow us to select Ad Hoc or Infrastructure mode. If the adapter is in the wrong mode to that set on the camera the two will not communicate. Remember Ad Hoc for camera direct to computer, Infrastructure for camera to access point to computer.
Stage 3 Setting up the WFT-E1A using the WFT-E1A Utility Load the utility from the Canon WFT-E1A disc. In the first tab TCP/IP, select Use the following IP address and enter and IP address here which will identify the WFT-E1A to the network. Ensure this address is not used by any other network device. We have used 192.168.0.50 here. The subnet mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 as only the last set of numbers will change on the network. If we are using Ad Hoc (Peer to Peer) mode there is no gateway, so set this to 0.0.0.0. If you are using a wireless router or access point then set the gateway to the IP address of the access point or router.
Select the FTP settings tab, here we will enter settings that match the FTP server settings we set up earlier on the Mac The target server address should be should match the address of the Macs wireless transmitter (dongle) in this case it is 192.168.0.10. The port number should match the port number we opened in the FTP server, in this case Port 21 (which is in fact the industry standard port for FTP transfers). The server name should be left blank, as the Target Server IP address identifies the FTP server, and as the target folder is set from within the FTP server Filezilla itself, then you should specify / as the target folder which means Root folder in FTP terms. Leave passive mode off, and overwrite same file on if you want to Use the login and password you noted from the accounts page earlier, in this case we are using the username (the Macs short name) rccuk and the password for the machine. Ensure that you use the exactly the same characters, and ensure they are the same case, any mismatch in the username and password will result in the WFT-E1A issuing an error and failing to transmit its images. No proxy is needed here, and it is prudent to tick the Protect Settings box!

Now select the Wireless LAN settings tab. In the SSID setting, you must enter the name of the actual computer you are connecting to (details of how to locate this are in the next step). Here our Mac account is named rccuk, but yours will definitely be called something different! For the connection method, if you are using Ad Hoc and not using a router then select the channel you wish to transmit on. In Ad hoc mode the channel used is defined by the WFT-E1A and the dongle in your Mac will change its channel automatically. No encryption is used here for simplicities sake, however if you do input security keys, they must match both in the Wireless Network Property Settings and the WFT-E1 exactly or communications will fail. If you are using a router then set the connection method as Infrastructure and the SSID to the wireless access point or routers SSID Finally save these settings to your CF card using a card reader / writer device connected to your Mac, ready to insert into the camera connected to the WFT-E1A
Lastly you will need to load the settings file into your camera. Insert the CF card containing the.NIF file and load the settings into your camera as detailed on page 23-25 of the WFT-E1A manual. After loading the settings you may need to switch off and on again both the camera and the WFT-E1 (A) for communications to take place. The orange link light should blink a few times, disappear, then remain steady and the display should show the connected speed as in the picture below. This will usually be up to 11Mbps for Ad Hoc connections and 54Mbps for Infrastructure connections.
Files that are transmitted when a picture is taken on the camera will appear under the following path: Macintosh Hard Disk > Users > [Your User i.e. rccuk] > A > DCIM > [Your Cameras File Folder i.e. EOS101] Note that on the Macintosh platform you will need to refresh the folder with the pictures in to view the transmitted pictures on the Macintoshs screen. Thats it! Enjoy using the WFT-E1A!