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WiFi

The camera offers a WiFi connection that provides communication support for third-party applications. The camera uses the RED Command Protocol (R.C.P.) to communicate information between the camera and an application. As with all wireless devices, the communication range may be affected by the environment and any radio frequency (RF) interference that may be present. The WiFi frequency is 2.4 GHz.

There are two (2) ways to connect the camera to a device:

  • Ad-Hoc mode: The camera and your device connect to each other.
  • Infrastructure mode: The camera and your device both connect to an access point, and communicate through that wireless network.

NOTE: To connect the camera to an app, the app must have been programmed using the R.C.P. SDK, which is available through the R.C.P. Development Kit.

NOTE: The WiFi antenna is integrated into the fan grill (top side of camera). For optimal WiFi performance, do not obstruct the antenna with any accessory, mounting plate, or mounting rail.

Connect Wirelessly to a Device Via Ad-Hoc Mode

In Ad-Hoc mode, the camera and your device connect to each other. To connect the camera to your device via an ad-hoc network, follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication.
  2. Select the WiFi tab.
  3. Select Ad-Hoc from the Mode drop-down menu.
  4. Select a wireless channel from the Channel drop-down menu. The default is Ch1, and you can select one out of 11 channels.
  5. Select a security option from the Encryption drop-down menu:
    • NONE: The connection will be unsecured.
    • WPA2: The connection will be encrypted via WPA2.
  1. If you selected WPA2 as the encryption option, type the passphrase that will be required to access the network.
  2. Close the WiFi screen.
  3. Connect your device to the ad-hoc network created by the camera. The steps in this procedure depend on what type of device and operating system you are using. For example, if you are connecting an iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Devices, and select the camera name.

    The camera name displays on the WiFi screen in-camera. The camera and your device are now connected.

    NOTE: If you created a passphrase for the network, you will need to enter that passphrase.

Connect Wirelessly to a Device Via Infrastructure Mode

In Infrastructure mode, the camera and your device both connect to an access point, and communicate through that wireless network. The camera can connect to access points that are not encrypted, use WPA encryption, or use WPA2 encryption. To connect the camera to your device via an existing wireless network, follow the instructions below:

  1. Connect your device to a wireless network. The access point for the network must have DHCP enabled.
  2. Make sure that you know the name and password for the network, since you will need that information to connect the camera to the same network.
  3. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication.
  4. Select the WiFi tab.
  5. Select Infrastructure from the Mode drop-down menu.

    WiFi

    Figure: WiFi Menu

  1. Select Scan to search for available wireless networks.

    2. The available wireless networks (access points) display.

  1. Highlight the wireless network that your device is connected to and select Select.

    WiFi

    Figure: Select Wireless Network

  1. If you select an encrypted network, follow the instructions below to enter the passphrase for the network:
    1. Select a security option from the Encryption drop-down menu.
    2. Tap or select the Passphrase text box.
    3. Type the passphrase to access the network.
    4. Select OK.
  2. To enable/disable DHCP, select IP Config and set up the IP settings. For more information on configuring DHCP and IP settings, go to Ethernet.
  3. Select Connect at the bottom of the WiFi screen.

    The IP address of the access point displays at the bottom of the WiFi screen after the camera connects to the access point.

    WiFi

    Figure: Select Connect

  4. Connect your device to the same wireless network that the camera is connected to. The steps in this procedure depend on what type of device and operating system you are using. For example, if you are connecting an iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and select the wireless network.

    The camera and your device are now connected.

    iOS WiFi

    Figure: Connect to Network

  5. To ensure that your app can communicate with the camera, ensure that there is a way to connect your app to a specific camera. Since there may be multiple cameras in the area, select your specific camera in the app itself.
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