Nikon 2148EA Wireless Mobile Adapter User Manual
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WPS button
Figure 1: Inserting the adapter (D3200 shown)
Figure 2: Example of how the strap and case should
be attached
Strap
Case
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Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a
Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1b
User’s Manual
English
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon wireless mo-
bile adapter that allows connections between your
camera and Wi-Fi equipped smartphones, tablets,
and other smart devices (for information on whether
your camera can be used with the adapter, see the
camera manual). Before using this product, read this
manual and the documentation provided with your
camera and the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility app.
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The Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility manual is available for
download from the following website. Check the website to
confi rm that the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility is supported
on your smart device.
http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to your-
self or to others, read the following safety precautions in their
entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instruc-
tions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe
the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the fol-
lowing symbol:
A
This icon marks warnings, information that should be
read before using this Nikon product to prevent pos-
sible injury.
WARNINGS
A Do not disassemble. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in fi re, electric shock, or other injury. Should the prod-
uct break open as the result of a fall or other accident,
disconnect the camera power source and take the product
to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
A Cut power immediately in the event of malfunction. Should you
notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the prod-
uct, immediately turn the camera off . Continued opera-
tion could result in injury. Once the product has cooled,
remove it and take it to a Nikon-authorized service repre-
sentative for inspection.
A Do not use in the presence of ammable gas. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in explosion or fi re.
A Keep dry. Do not immerse in or expose to water or rain.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or
electric shock.
A Do not handle with wet hands. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in electric shock.
A Keep out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could result in injury. In addition, note that small
parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow
any part of this product, consult a physician immediately.
A Do not remain in contact with the camera or adapter for extended
periods while the products are on or in use. Parts of the prod-
uct become hot. Leaving the product in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods may result in low-
temperature burns.
A Do not expose to high temperatures. Do not leave the product
in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject
to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fi re or in damage to the casing
or internal parts.
A Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel. This
product emits radio frequency radiation that could inter-
fere with medical or navigational equipment. Do not use
this product in a hospital or on board an airplane without
fi rst obtaining the permission of hospital or airline staff .
Notices
• No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s
prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the
hardware and software described in this manual at any time
and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from
the use of this product.
• While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the infor-
mation in this manual is accurate and complete, we would
appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to
the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (ad-
dress provided separately).
This product, which contains encryption software developed
in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export
Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-
exported to any country to which the United States embar-
goes goods. The following countries are currently subject to
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
Notices for Customers in the U. S. A. and Canada
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure lim-
its set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement
C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF en-
ergy that are deemed to comply without testing of specifi c
absorption ratio (SAR).
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any in-
terference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of this device.
Trade Name:
Model: WU-1a, Model: WU-1b
FCC ID: CGJ2148EA
IC: 4634A-2148EA
Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the par-
ty responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in con-
junction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
On the Use of Wireless Functions
Pacemakers, hearing aids, and other medical devices can be
aff ected by radio interference from the product, as can air-
craft navigational equipment. Users with implantable cardiac
pacemakers should remain at least 30 cm from the product.
Turn the product off in trains and other crowded places, and
either turn the product off or disable all wireless transmis-
sions in the vicinity of medical devices, when in medical insti-
tutions and other locations in which wireless devices are pro-
hibited, or when so instructed by airline personnel. Contact
the airline for more information on using wireless devices on
aircraft. If use of the wireless features of this product causes
radio interference, disable the wireless features or turn the
product off . Failure to observe this precaution could result in
accidents or product malfunction.
Security
Although one of the benefi ts of this product is that it allows
others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data
anywhere within its range, the following may occur if secu-
rity is not enabled:
• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless
transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other per-
sonal information.
• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the
network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Note that due the design of wireless networks, specialized
attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security
is enabled.
Using the Wireless Mobile Adapter
Install the app to your smart device.
1 Find the app.
On your smart device, open Google Play and search
for “Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility”.
2 Install the app.
Follow the on-screen instruc-
tions to download and install
the app.
Access the camera from your smart device.
1 Insert the wireless mobile adapter.
Insert the adapter into your camera (Figure 1) and
turn the camera on.
2 Ready the smart device.
On the smart device, open Wi-Fi settings and se-
lect WPS button connection to ready the device
for a WPS button connection.
3 Press the WPS button for about 5 seconds.
Hold down the WPS button on the wireless mobile
adapter until the LED ashes red and green.
4 Start the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility app.
When a connection is established, the LED will
glow green and the main dialog for the Wireless
Mobile Adapter Utility will be displayed on the
smart device.
You can now access the camera from the smart de-
vice. For more information, consult the documenta-
tion for Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility.
Deactivate the adapter.
To end wireless transmission, turn the camera o and
disconnect the adapter.
Connection Status
The status of the connection between the camera
and the wireless mobile adapter is shown by the
adapter LED:
LED
LED
Status
Status
KOn (green) Connected
HFlashes green once every 2 s Ready to connect
HFlashes green rapidly (rate var-
ies with connection speed) Transmitting
HSlow green fl ash once every 5 s Adapter in sleep mode
HFlashes red once every 0.5 s Connection error
Sleep Mode
To reactivate the adapter after it has entered sleep
mode, press the WPS button.
Restoring Default Settings
To restore default settings, keep the WPS button
pressed for over 10 seconds and then press the but-
ton again when the LED ashes orange. The LED will
stop ashing, showing that the adapter has been
reset.
Specifi cations
Type
Type WU-1a, WU-1b
Wireless
Wireless
Standards
Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Communication
Communication
protocols
protocols
• IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK
• IEEE 802.11g: OFDM
Operating frequency
Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)
Range (line of sight)
Range (line of sight) Approximately 10–15 m/33–49 ft
Data rate
Data rate
*
* 54 Mbps
Security
Security • Authentication: Open system,
WPA2-PSK
• Encryption: AES
Wireless setup
Wireless setup Supports WPS
Access protocols
Access protocols Infrastructure
Data transfer protocols
Data transfer protocols PTP, PTP-IP
Power consumption
Power consumption Approximately 1.65 W maximum
Operating environment
Operating environment • Temperature: 0–40 °C/32–104 °F
• Humidity: Less than 85% (no
condensation)
Approximate
Approximate
dimensions (W × H × D)
dimensions (W × H × D)
• WU-1a: 18 × 21 × 10 mm/
0.7 × 0.8 × 0.4 in.
• WU-1b: 18 × 23 × 10 mm/
0.7 × 0.9 × 0.4 in.
Weight
Weight Approximately 3 g/0.1 oz (body only)
* Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard.
Actual rates may diff er.
Step 1
Step 1
Step 2
Step 2
Step 3
Step 3
A The Supplied Strap and Case
Use these accessories as shown in Figure 2 to prevent
the adapter being lost or dropped.
A WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard designed
to make it easy to establish a secure wireless network.
For information on the steps involved and the length
of time the smart device will wait for a connection,
see the documentation supplied with the smart
device.
A Manual Wireless Connections
1 Display Wi-Fi settings for the smart device.
2 Select the mobile adapter SSID (the default SSID
begins with “Nikon_WU_”). The LED will light green
when a connection is established.