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Instructions on Wireless Transmitter WT-4 settings

The downloadable materials listed below are instructions on how to configure a network to transfer image data captured with the D3S, D700, etc. to a computer wirelessly , using the "Transfer mode" of Wireless Transmitter WT-4. Confirm transfer mode option (infrastructure or ad-hoc) and network device, and download the required materials according to the computer's OS environment. "Transfer mode" enables data uploading to a CF card and computer simultaneously. It is also possible to store RAW and JPEG data simultaneously, and transfer both forms of data or JPEG only to a computer.

  • Setting procedures may vary depending on your OS version. Refer to the instruction manual of your OS for details.
  • Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise or Windows XP Professional is required when connecting to an FTP server using Windows.
  • Update of the WT-4 may be required when using the D700. Refer to WT-4 firmware upgrade.
  • It is not necessary to set MTP/PTP as indicated in the instructions when using the D700.

Network configurations

Transfer mode
Connected device
Remarks

Infrastructure mode

When wireless LAN access points (bridge) are used.

FTP server
• When using Windows XP or Windows Vista, installation of IIS (Internet Information Services) is required. Refer to downloadable material "Installing IIS".
Computer
• Remote control via wireless LAN is possible by using optional Camera Control Pro 2. (Note that taken images are not saved on a CF card if PC mode is set.)

Ad-hoc mode

Enables direct transmission over a peer-to-peer network of a computer (with built-in wireless LAN) and a WT-4.

FTP server
• When using Windows XP or Windows Vista, installation of IIS (Internet Information Services) is required. Refer to downloadable material "Installing IIS".
Computer
• Remote control via wireless LAN is possible by using optional Camera Control Pro 2. (Note that taken images are not saved on a CF card if PC mode is set.)

Downloads

The following WT-4 instructions can be downloaded:

Contents
OS
PDF data

Installing IIS (Internet Information Services)

Configure FTP servers using IIS included in the standard install of the OS. This material contains installation and settings of IIS.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
  • Windows XP Professional(SP2)

Infrastructure mode

FTP server

Provides basic instructions for configuring a WT-4 and an FTP server for transmission over an infrastructure network that includes a wireless LAN access point (bridge).

  • Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Home Premium/Home Basic/Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
  • Windows XP Professional(SP2)
  • Max OS X ver.10.5.2

Ad-hoc mode

FTP server

Provides basic instructions for configuring a WT-4 and an FTP server for transmission over an ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) network.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
  • Windows XP Professional(SP2)
  • Max OS X ver.10.5.2

Infrastructure mode

Computer

Provides basic instructions for configuring a WT-4 and a computer for transmission over an infrastructure network that includes a wireless LAN access point (bridge).

  • Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Home Premium/Home Basic/Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
  • Windows XP Professional(SP2)
  • Max OS X ver.10.5.2

Ad-hoc mode

Computer

Provides basic instructions for configuring a WT-4 and a computer for transmission over an ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) network.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
  • Windows XP Professional(SP2)
  • Max OS X ver.10.5.2