Canon WFT-E6 User manual

Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E6 / WFT-E8
Guide for EOS C300 Mark II Users
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DIE-0478-000A

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You can attach a WFT-E6 or WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter to the Canon Digital Cinema
Camera EOS C300 Mark II to connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network and use the camera’s
network functions. This guide will explain how to attach the wireless file transmitter to the
camera and configure it.
For specifications and additional information about the WFT-E6 or WFT-E8, refer to the
respective instruction manual. For details about how to use Browser Remote to operate the
camera, refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Assumptions
The instructions in this guide assume you already have a correctly configured and working
wireless network. For details on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation
provided with the respective Wi-Fi equipment.
Setting up the wireless file transmitter and configuring the network settings requires
adequate knowledge about configuring Wi-Fi networks. Canon cannot provide support for
configuring Wi-Fi networks.
The instructions in this guide assume you are already familiar with basic camera operations,
such as accessing and changing menu settings or displaying status screens. If necessary,
refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Conventions used in this guide
Warnings to avoid potential problems.
Supplemental information.
AReference page number.
“Access point” refers to a Wi-Fi network’s access point or wireless router. (Different
manufacturers may call the device by different names.)
For brevity’s sake, throughout this guide the WFT-E6 / WFT-E8 Wireless File Transmitter
will be referred to simply as the “transmitter”.
About this Guide
Canon shall not be liable for any loss of data or damage to the transmitter resulting from incorrect
Wi-Fi network configuration or settings. Additionally, Canon shall not be liable for any loss or damage
caused by the use of the wireless file transmitter.
Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized
third parties. Be aware of the risks involved.
Introduction

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Introduction 2
About this Guide ................................................................................................................................ 2
Attaching to the Camera .................................................................................................................... 4
1Network Settings 5
Available Network Functions.............................................................................................................. 6
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .......................................................................................................... 7
Camera Access Point Connection ..................................................................................................... 9
Infrastructure Connection................................................................................................................. 11
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .......................................................................................................... 12
Searching for Access Points ............................................................................................................ 14
Manual Setup................................................................................................................................... 15
Configuring Network (TCP/IP) Settings ........................................................................................... 16
Saving the Configuration.................................................................................................................. 17
Browser Remote: Camera Settings ................................................................................................. 18
Browser Remote: User Settings....................................................................................................... 19
Checking Settings ............................................................................................................................ 21
2Using Network Functions 23
Starting Browser Remote................................................................................................................. 24
Starting the Media Server Mode ...................................................................................................... 27
3Troubleshooting 29
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 30
Precautions Regarding Wi-Fi Networks ........................................................................................... 31
Error Messages................................................................................................................................ 32
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Contents

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Turn off the camera before attaching the transmitter. The transmitter is powered by the camera.
Make sure the camera’s battery pack is sufficiently charged before using the transmitter.
1Turn off the camera.
2Attach the transmitter.
Open the camera’s system extension terminal
cover (햲), align the transmitter’s plug with the
system extension terminal as shown in the
illustration and firmly push the transmitter in (햳).
Turn the tightening screw in the direction of the
arrow until it stops to securely attach the
transmitter (햴).
3Attach the supplied Extension Unit
Attachment Bracket.
Position the bracket so it covers the transmitter’s
attachment pin and tighten the screw.
4Turn on the camera.
Removal
Turn off the camera.
Loosen the extension unit attachment bracket’s screw and remove the extension unit
attachment bracket.
Loosen the transmitter’s tightening screw until it spins freely.
Remove the transmitter from the camera’s system extension terminal and close the
terminal’s cover.
Attaching to the Camera
햳
햲햴
햳
햲
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Network Settings
Complete the network settings using the camera’s menu screens.

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After you connect the camera to a network via Wi-Fi (A7), you can use the following network
functions.
Wi-Fi functions and connection types
1Connection to a Wi-Fi network via an external access point (wireless router, etc.)
2Direct connection to one Wi-Fi-enabled device where the camera serves as the Wi-Fi access point.
Available Network Functions
Function Description
Wi-Fi connection
Infrastructure1Camera
Access Point2
Browser Remote Control the camera remotely from the Web
browser of a connected device.
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Media Server
Wirelessly access the photos saved on the
SD card in the camera from a connected
device.
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Before using the network functions, you need to complete the network settings on a camera
with the transmitter attached. Once you attach the transmitter to the camera, you can check the
current network settings on the status screens (A21) and change them if necessary.
The camera can be connected to a Wi-Fi enabled device either through an access point
(Infrastructure connection) or directly (Camera Access Point connection). The connection used
will depend on the network function you want to use.
To use the Browser Remote function, the camera itself will serve as a wireless access point*.
After you connect a single Wi-Fi enabled device directly to the camera, you will be able to use
the Web browser on the device to run Browser Remote and control the camera.
* Limited only to the connection between the camera and supported Wi-Fi enabled devices. The functionality
is not the same as that of commercially available access points.
To use the Media Server function you will need an external access point (wireless router, etc.).
After you connect both the camera and the Wi-Fi enabled device to the same Wi-Fi network,
you will be able to use the Web browser on the device to wirelessly play back photos.
There are four ways to set up an access point connection in the camera.
[WPS: Button]
If your access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), setup will be
easy and require minimal configuring and no passwords. To check if your
access point has a WPS button and for details about how to activate the
Wi-Fi protected setup, refer to the wireless router’s instruction manual.
[WPS: PIN Code]
Even if your access point does not have a dedicated WPS button, it may support WPS using a
PIN code instead. For setup using a PIN code, you will need to know in advance how to
activate the wireless router’s WPS function. For details refer to the wireless router’s instruction
manual.
[Search for Access Points]
If your access point does not support the WPS function or you cannot activate it, you can have
the camera search for access points in the area.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Camera Access Point Connection ( mode only)
Infrastructure Connection ( mode only)

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
[Manual]
If the access point you want to use has stealth mode activated and it cannot be automatically
detected by the camera, you can enter all the necessary settings manually. This requires more
advanced knowledge of Wi-Fi and network settings.
Depending on the country/region of use, some restrictions on outdoor use or camera access point
connections may apply when operating the IEEE802.11a/n/ac wireless standard in the 5 GHz band.
For details see Areas of Use and Restrictions (separate leaflet supplied with the transmitter).

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When the camera is set to mode, connect a Wi-Fi enabled device using a Camera
Access Point connection. Initially, basic default network settings (SSID, password, etc.) are
saved in the camera and you can use these settings to immediately connect a device to the
camera.
If you prefer to use different settings, follow the procedure below.
1Set the camera to mode and open
the [Connection Settings] submenu.
[wSystem Setup] >[Network Settings] >
[Connection Settings]
The current Camera Access Point connection
settings will be displayed on the screen. To change
the settings, press SET. To keep the current
settings, press the CANCEL button.
2To change the [SSID] (network name),
select [Input] and then press SET.
Enter the SSID (network name) the camera will
use as a Wi-Fi access point using the keyboard
screen (A10).
The network name is needed to connect the Wi-Fi
enabled device to the camera. If necessary, write it
down.
3Select the wireless connection mode
(5 GHz band or 2.4 GHz band) and then
press SET.
4Select the channel and then press SET.
Available channels will differ depending on the
wireless connection mode selected in the previous
step.
5Select the encryption method and then
press SET.
If you selected [Open/No encryption], continue
with the procedure to configure the IP address
assignment (A16). If you selected [WPA2-PSK/
AES], continue the procedure to set the password.
Camera Access Point Connection

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Camera Access Point Connection
6To change the [Encryption Key]
(password), select [Input] and then
press SET.
Enter the encryption key (password) the camera
will use as a Wi-Fi access point using the
keyboard screen.
The encryption key (password) is needed to
connect the Wi-Fi enabled device to the camera. If
necessary, write it down.
After confirming the encryption key (password),
continue with the procedure to configure the IP
address assignment (A16).
Using the Virtual Keyboard Screen
When the monitor unit is attached to the camera and the LCD screen is used, the full
keyboard screen will appear on the screen. When the monitor unit is not attached to the
camera, a simplified screen for entering text will appear on the viewfinder.
1 Use the joystick to select a character and
then press SET to add it.
• On the full keyboard: Push the joystick up/
down/left/right to select the desired
character and press SET to enter it. Use
the arrows (///) to change the
position of the cursor and the backspace
character ( ) to delete the last
character entered. You can also press the
MENU button to delete the last character.
On the simplified screen: Push the
joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial
to select the desired character and press
SET to enter it. Press the MENU button to
delete the last character.
• If you are entering sensitive information,
like a password, the character you
entered will change to “z” after a moment
to protect the password.
• Repeat this step as necessary to enter the
desired text.
2 After entering the desired text, select [OK] in the full keyboard, or [Set] in the simplified
screen, and then press SET to close the keyboard screen.
Current character / Character limit
Full keyboard on the LCD screen
Simplified screen

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When the camera is set to mode, connect the camera to an access point. You can save
up to 4 network configuration profiles for different networks and select which one to use
depending on where you plan to use the camera.
1Set the camera to mode and open
the [Connection Settings] submenu.
[wSystem Setup] >[Network Settings] >
[Connection Settings]
The current network configuration will be displayed
on the screen. Push the joystick up/down or turn
the SELECT dial to select a different network
configuration profile.
2Press SET to display the connection
settings of the selected network
configuration.
The current connection settings will be displayed
on the screen.
To use the current settings, select [OK] and press
SET. The rest of the procedure is not necessary.
To change the settings, select [Edit], press SET
and continue with the next step.
3Select the method you wish use to set
up the access point connection and
press SET.
Refer to the descriptions of each method (A7)
and select the most appropriate one depending on
the characteristics of the access point you plan to
use. Continue with the procedure explained in the
relevant page.
[WPS: Button], [WPS: PIN Code] (A12)
[Search for Access Points] (A14)
[Manual] (A15)
Infrastructure Connection

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the easiest way to connect to a Wi-Fi access point. You can do
so simply by pushing a button (if the access point (wireless router) you want to connect to has a
WPS button) or using a PIN code issued by the camera.
1Press and hold the WPS button on the
wireless router.
The length of time required to hold down the WPS
button depends on the wireless router. Refer to the
instruction manual of your wireless router and
make sure the wireless router’s WPS function is
activated.
2Within 2 minutes, press SET on the
camera.
While [Connecting] appears on the screen, you
can press SET or the CANCEL button to cancel
the operation.
After the connection is correctly established,
continue with the procedure to configure the IP
address assignment (A16).
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wireless Routers with a WPS Button

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
1The camera will generate and display an
8-digit PIN code. Enter it into the
wireless router’s WPS (PIN code) setup
screen.*
*For most wireless routers, you must use a Web browser to
access the setup screen.
For details about how to access your wireless
router’s settings and activate the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS) using a PIN code, refer to the
instruction manual of your wireless router.
2Within 2 minutes, press SET on the
camera.
While [Connecting] appears on the screen, you
can press SET or the CANCEL button to cancel
the operation.
After the connection is correctly established,
continue with the procedure to configure the IP
address assignment (A16).
Wireless Routers without a WPS Button
The [WPS: Button] method may not work correctly if there are several active access points in the area.
In such case try using [WPS: PIN Code] or [Search for Access Points] instead.

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The camera will automatically detect access points in the vicinity. After you select the desired
access point, you only need to enter the selected network’s encryption key (password) to
connect the camera. For details about the encryption key, refer to the instruction manual of the
wireless router or consult the network administrator.
1Push the joystick up/down or turn the
SELECT dial to select the desired
access point and then press SET.
If the access point is encrypted (C), continue the
procedure to enter the encryption key (password).
Otherwise, continue directly with the procedure to
configure the IP address assignment (A16).
햲Encrypted access point
햳Network name (SSID)
햴Current access point/Total number of active access points detected
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Select the WEP index key.
This step is only necessary if the Wi-Fi network’s
authentication method is set to [Shared Key] or if
the encryption method is set to [WEP].
3To change the [Encryption Key]
(password), select [Input] and then
press SET.
Enter the encryption key (password) using the
keyboard screen (A10).
After confirming the encryption key (password),
continue with the procedure to configure the IP
address assignment (A16).
Searching for Access Points
햲햳햴
[WEP]/[Shared Key]
Valid encryption keys vary depending on the encryption method.
64-bit WEP encryption: 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters.
128-bit WEP encryption: 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters.
AES / TKIP encryption: 8 to 63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal characters.
* Note: ASCII characters include the numbers 0 to 9, the letters a to z and A to Z and some punctuation marks and
special symbols. Hexadecimal characters comprise the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters a to f and A to F.

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If you prefer, you can enter manually the details of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the procedure.
1To enter the [SSID] (network name),
select [Input] and then press SET.
Enter the SSID (network name) using the
keyboard screen (A10).
2Select the Wi-Fi network’s
authentication method and then press
SET.
If you selected [Shared Key], skip to step 4. If you
selected [WPA,WPA2-PSK], skip to step 5.
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Select the encryption method and then
press SET.
Select [WEP] and continue to step 4, or [No
encryption] and skip to step 6.
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Select the WEP index key.
5To change the [Encryption Key]
(password), select [Input] and then
press SET.
Enter the encryption key (password) using the
keyboard screen (A10).
6Continue with the procedure to
configure the IP address assignment
(A16).
Manual Setup
[Open]
[WEP]/[Shared Key]

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1Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then
press SET.
If you selected [Automatic], IP settings will be
assigned automatically. Continue with the
procedure to review and save the configuration
(A17).
2Enter the network’s TCP/IP settings
manually.
Enter the IP address assigned to the camera and
the network’s subnet mask.
If necessary, push the joystick left to select the
field you wish to change. Push the joystick up/
down or turn the SELECT dial to select a value
and press SET to move to the next field. After
completing the four fields of an address, select
[Set] and press SET to enter the address.
For details about the network’s settings, consult
the network administrator.
After entering the subnet mask, continue with the
procedure to review and save the configuration
(A17).
Configuring Network (TCP/IP) Settings

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1Review the access point’s configuration
and then press SET.
Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial
to review additional settings before pressing SET.
2Save the current configuration.
Select [OK] and then press SET twice. When the
confirmation message appears, press SET.
Any previous settings will be overwritten by the
new settings you saved.
2To change the [Network Configuration
Name], select [Input] and then press
SET.
If you wish, you can give the network configuration
profile a more descriptive name to make it easier
to identify. Enter the desired name using the
keyboard screen (A10).
3Save the network configuration.
Select [OK] and then press SET. When the
confirmation message appears, press SET.
Any previous settings will be overwritten by the
new settings you saved.
Saving the Configuration
mode (Camera Access Point connection)
mode (Infrastructure connection)

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Initially, basic default network settings for a browser connection are already saved in the
camera. You can check these settings on the status screens (A21). With the following
procedures you can change the default settings, if you prefer.
[Camera ID] A unique camera identification code that will appear on the Browser
Remote screen. This is convenient if you are using a multi-camera
shooting setup.
[Port No.] The port number (HTTP protocol) used by Browser Remote. This is usually
set to port 80, but you can change it if necessary.
1Set the camera to mode and open
the [Camera ID] submenu.
[wSystem Setup] >[Network Settings] >[Browser
Remote] >[Camera ID]
2To change the camera ID, select [Input]
and then press SET.
Enter the desired camera ID (up to 8 characters)
using the keyboard screen (A10).
3To change the port number, select [Port
No.] and then press SET.
Using the default number is recommended.
To change the port number, push the joystick left/
right to select the digit you wish to change and
then push the joystick up/down to select the digit.
After completing all the digits, select [Set] and then
press SET to confirm.
Browser Remote: Camera Settings

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A user name and password are required before the Browser Remote application can access
and operate the camera. Initially, basic default user settings (user names and passwords) are
already saved in the camera and single-user operation (full control) is selected by default. You
can check these settings on the status screens (A21).
With this procedure you can change the default settings, if you prefer, and select whether you
want to allow single-user operation (full control) or two-user operation (one controlling camera
functions and another in charge of metadata input).
[Full Control User] Can access all 3 Browser Remote screens: [v] (main camera
controls), [ ] (recording start/stop only) and [ ] (metadata input
screen).
[Camera Control User] Can access only the [v] screen. During two-user operation, this
would be the main operator controlling the camera.
[Meta Control User] Can access only the [ ] screen. During two-user operation, this
would be the person in charge of updating the metadata information.
1Set the camera to mode and open
the [Users Settings] submenu.
[wSystem Setup] >[Network Settings] >[Browser
Remote] >[Users Settings]
2Select [One User (Full Control)] or [Two
Users (Camera/Meta)] and then press
SET.
The current user login information will appear on
the screen. The actual passwords will be displayed
only for the default users settings.
To use the current settings, select [OK] and press
SET. The rest of the procedure is not necessary.
To change the user settings, select [Edit], press
SET and continue with the next step.
3To change the [User Name] for the [Full
Control User] or [Camera Control User],
select [Input] and then press SET.
Enter the desired user name using the keyboard
screen (A10).
Browser Remote: User Settings

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Browser Remote: User Settings
4To change the [Password] for the [Full
Control User] or [Camera Control User],
select [Input] and then press SET.
Enter the desired password using the keyboard
screen (A10).
If you selected [Two Users (Camera/Meta)] in
step 2, repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the user
name and password for the [Meta Control User].
5Select [OK] and then press SET to save
the user settings.
6When the confirmation message
appears, press SET.