How to Connect Canon EOS 6D to WiFi
Introduction
Connecting you canon camera to Wi-Fi allows you use the Canon Camera Connect app to manage your photos wirelessly and the Canon Utility app to control your camera remotely.
This guide will help you to connect your Canon EOS 6D camera to Wi-Fi.
1 Credentials
- Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- Wireless Network Key (Password)
Finding Network Credentials
Most wireless routers/gateways have a label with the default credentials. If the credentials aren't there, look in the devices documentation.
If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) installed the wireless router or gateway, they might have left you a setup sheet which may have the credentials.
? Do you know your Wireless Network name (SSID) and Key?
Connecting you canon camera to Wi-Fi allows you use the Canon Camera Connect app to manage your photos wirelessly and the Canon Utility app to control your camera remotely.
This guide will help you to connect your Canon EOS 6D camera to Wi-Fi.
- Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- Wireless Network Key (Password)
Finding Network Credentials
Most wireless routers/gateways have a label with the default credentials. If the credentials aren't there, look in the devices documentation.
If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) installed the wireless router or gateway, they might have left you a setup sheet which may have the credentials.
- Turn on the camera.
- Press the Menu button.
- Tap on the 3rd wrench and then tap on Wi-Fi Function.
- Select the function you'd like to perform with the connection.
- Camera - Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras with built in Wi-Fi.
- Phone - Use Camera Connect to operate the camera remotely or view images stored in the camera.
- Computer - Operate the camera remotely using the EOS Utility.
- Printer - Connect camera to a printer supporting PictBridge to print images.
- Web - Share images using various web services via Canon Image Gateway.
- Screen - Display images on a TV set using a Media Player that supports DLNA over Wi-Fi.
- Choose Select a network > OK.
- Select your network from the list.
- Enter your network password, then push the Menu button.
- Select Auto Setting > OK.
If other wireless devices are connected to the network and functioning properly, chances are the router is OK. It's possible there is an environmental issue. Do you have a portable wireless device (Smart Phone, Tablet, Laptop, etc.) that you can put in the same area to test and see if that device's wireless connection still functions as intended in that location?
At this time, Canon has not indicated that there are any compatibility issues with specific models of networking equipment on the market. To ensure that your specific networking equipment and all settings will work properly with your Canon camera, please reach out to the manufacturer directly for further assistance.
Some wireless routers broadcast a dual-band wireless signal and provide both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. Your device may not see the 5GHz network, which is completely normal. Not all devices contain the antenna to communicate on the 5GHz band. Also, some routers broadcast guest networks that your device may not be able to connect to depending on your router's settings.
The device needs to be within a reasonable range of the router in order to connect and have the best connection speeds.
- In general, in most homes, you can be up to 30 feet from your router for a decent connection.
- From 30' to 50' away, the speeds will be slower, and may drop occasionally, but it should be usable.
- Greater than 50' away, and the signal will most likely be too weak to overcome interference. The speeds will be slow, and the connection may be sporadic.
The above numbers are approximates only. Optimal range may vary based on router make and model.
Your router may need to be relocated to a more centralized location in order to provide better coverage for all your devices.
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