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Wireless Networking with Nikon Cameras
DR AFT #4
Wireless Networking with Nikon
Cameras
As computers and cameras merge more and more the photographer now has to
understand more about the computer side to simply do the job. In addition to
understanding the basics of shooting pictures to- and editing digital photographs
on- the computer the D2H supports a new wireless connection mode which adds
an entire new technology which photographers must understand.
The D2H with the accessory WT-1 Wireless Transmitter allows images to be
automatically moved from the camera, as they are shot, to a remote computer,
potentially anywhere in the world, using the industry standard “802.11b” technol
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ogy. 802.11b, also called “WiFi” or “Airport” is a medium range, easy to setup,
wireless networking protocol widely used in laptop and handheld computers.
This technology is now available in many coffee shops, airports, libraries and
home networks around the world.
One of the benefits of a WiFi network is it’s ease of setup and use. While it is
easy to use there are basics which must be understood before setting up any com-
puter network. This short document will discuss the technology, configuration
and security of WiFi in general as well as it’s usage with Nikon wireless products.
Networking Basics
A computer network is simply a group of computers connected together in some
fashion to allow them to share data or interact. The “Internet” simply refers to
every computer in the world that is connected to other computers. The ability for
this global network of computers to talk with each other allows photographers
to, at the speed of light, move images from the location back to the newsroom or
studio for processing or distribution. WiFi technology takes this one step further;
as soon as the photographer takes the photo the image can be automatically sent.
There are essentially two types of networks, wired and wireless.
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