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Old January 6th 19, 12:50 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memory card) from windows 10?

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On some modern routers there is a button that when pressed will connect
any device to the network. I am not sure how it works but I know it is
there on my Motorola router.

I don't know details, but the WPS function is regarded as
a huge security hole and should be disabled. (Too bad, it
works well as I found with a couple of wireless
printers...)
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Old January 6th 19, 01:25 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memory card) from windows 10?

In article , Commander Kinsey
wrote:


So my router is incapable of connected to another network and will only be in
charge if its own one?


normally, a wifi router creates a wifi network (ssid) for computers,
phones, tablets, set top boxes, iot devices, etc. to join, all sharing
the single isp connection out to the world and communicating with other
devices on the lan.

some wifi routers can be configured to join an existing wifi network
(i.e., acting as a client, not a host), common in travel routers, less
so in home units.

which router do you have?



I guess they've done that to allow you to view the camera output directly,
all I wanted was to access the memory card.


that sounds like it's the easiest solution, unless the camera can be
used via usb.


i don't know what that clamp thing does (likely proprietary), but the
camera uses tcp/ip over wifi.


Are you sure?


very sure.

Since you don't know the model of the camera.


but i do know what app it uses and that the camera creates a wifi
network for the phone to join.
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Old January 6th 19, 01:28 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On 05/01/2019 20:31, Commander Kinsey wrote:
I have a video camera with WiFi.* I can switch its WiFi on, and the
camera displays its WiFi SSID and password on its own screen.

How do I connect to this using Windows 10?* My Windows 10 PC does not
have WiFi, but it's connected by ethernet cable to a wireless router,
which is where it gets its internet connection from.* Why can I not see
the camera from the PC?* The wireless router is functional, as laptops
can get onto the internet through it.

Below is a PC hack into an 'SJCam 4K', it gives an address for the
camera of 192.168.1.254
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...postcount=3156
  #19  
Old January 6th 19, 02:03 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memory card) from windows 10?

On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:43:33 -0000, "Commander Kinsey"
wrote:

On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:31:15 -0000, Commander Kinsey wrote:

I have a video camera with WiFi. I can switch its WiFi on, and the camera displays its WiFi SSID and password on its own screen.


The presence of an SSID and password tells you that the camera is an
*access point*. You connect to an access point with a client. Your WiFi
router is also an access point. Therefore, your WiFi router and your
camera will not be able to see or connect to each other.

How do I connect to this using Windows 10? My Windows 10 PC does not have WiFi,


You purchase a WiFi adapter for your Win10 box that allows the PC to act
as a WiFi *client*. Once you've done that, you'll be able to connect to
the camera. Once connected, the camera will attempt to assign an IP
address to your Win10 PC that is on the camera's subnet. You'll need to
have DHCP enabled in Win10 for that to work. (Probably enabled by
default.)

The rules are simple: clients connect to access points. Access points do
not initiate connections to clients, nor do access points connect to
other access points. There's an exception for "ad hoc" wireless
networks, but that doesn't sound like your situation.

but it's connected by ethernet cable to a wireless router, which is where it gets its internet connection from. Why can I not see the camera from the PC?


Because two access points don't see or connect to each other.

Any PC *with WiFi* will be able to access the camera using the SSID and
password that are displayed on the camera. Your Win10 box doesn't have
WiFi so you can't connect with that PC. Add a WiFi adapter, turning your
Win10 box into a Wifi Client, and you'll be able to connect.

The wireless router is functional, as laptops can get onto the internet through it.

And don't say "read the manual" - the manual is in Chinglish - for example:
"When the poor operation of the product caused by the phenomenon of death, removable battery should be re-installed, then the machine returns to normal."

The only pertinent info I can see in the manual is:
"Before using WiFi function, please install "XDV" APP program on the smart phone"
Surely if a smart phone can access it, so can a Windows 10 PC?


A smart phone almost always has WiFi, meaning it can act as a WiFi
*client*. Configured as a client, the smart phone can connect to an
access point, such as your router or camera.

Many smart phones can also be configured to act as a WiFi *access
point*, but you don't need that functionality here. I only mention it
for completeness.

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Old January 6th 19, 02:05 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memory card) from windows 10?

In article , Patrick
wrote:

How do I connect to this using Windows 10?* My Windows 10 PC does not
have WiFi, but it's connected by ethernet cable to a wireless router,
which is where it gets its internet connection from.* Why can I not see
the camera from the PC?* The wireless router is functional, as laptops
can get onto the internet through it.

Below is a PC hack into an 'SJCam 4K', it gives an address for the
camera of 192.168.1.254
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...postcount=3156


except that ip address is on a separate wifi network.

it can also be found in network settings of the device used to connect.

however, it does say vlc will work for the video, so the camera must
not be doing anything unusual. that's a good sign.

therefore, all that's needed is a way to bridge the camera's wifi
network to the rest of the lan (unless it works over usb).

a travel router would do that, but it's a lot easier (and likely
cheaper) to get a different camera that doesn't need any of that.
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Old January 6th 19, 02:25 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

Commander Kinsey wrote:
I have a video camera with WiFi. I can switch its WiFi on, and the
camera displays its WiFi SSID and password on its own screen.

How do I connect to this using Windows 10? My Windows 10 PC does not
have WiFi, but it's connected by ethernet cable to a wireless router,
which is where it gets its internet connection from. Why can I not see
the camera from the PC? The wireless router is functional, as laptops
can get onto the internet through it.


Can we know the make and model of the camera ?

Paul
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Old January 6th 19, 02:58 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 23:29:39 -0000, 😉 Good Guy 😉 wrote:

On 05/01/2019 20:31, Commander Kinsey wrote:
I have a video camera with WiFi. I can switch its WiFi on, and the
camera displays its WiFi SSID and password on its own screen.


Did it not come with a cable to connect it via your laptop's USB port?
Most cameras I have bought have a cable. I have never bought a camera
with wifi facility but I am not a keen photographer so this is not in
point here.


The cable doesn't appear to work.

You are a new boy on the block here so this suggests to me that you are
a nym-shifter expecting to generate useless posts by posting this crap here.


No, I asked a question.

Actually you must be the same pedo we have filtered out but since you
have changed your nym your post managed to come to my inbox!!! I have
now updated by filter list!!.


Your stupid accusation is illogical.
  #23  
Old January 6th 19, 02:58 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 23:32:55 -0000, Patrick wrote:

On 05/01/2019 21:50, Commander Kinsey wrote:


It does have a USB socket, but the
computer doesn't see it.
The manual sort of (if I understand Chinglish
correctly) indicates you should be able to transfer files by USB.

Try, connecting the USB cable, then look at the camera's screen. Does it
not show two options, the likes of; 'Connect to computer' or 'Use as
Webcam'?


It behaves as if I'd plugged it into a USB power supply. It charges the battery and nothing more.
  #24  
Old January 6th 19, 03:00 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:25:33 -0000, nospam wrote:

In article , Commander Kinsey
wrote:


So my router is incapable of connected to another network and will only be in
charge if its own one?


normally, a wifi router creates a wifi network (ssid) for computers,
phones, tablets, set top boxes, iot devices, etc. to join, all sharing
the single isp connection out to the world and communicating with other
devices on the lan.

some wifi routers can be configured to join an existing wifi network
(i.e., acting as a client, not a host), common in travel routers, less
so in home units.

which router do you have?


An internet router from my ISP.

I guess they've done that to allow you to view the camera output directly,
all I wanted was to access the memory card.


that sounds like it's the easiest solution, unless the camera can be
used via usb.


I think it should be, according to the difficult to understand Chinglish instructions, but plugging it into a computer's USB port simply charges the battery.

i don't know what that clamp thing does (likely proprietary), but the
camera uses tcp/ip over wifi.


Are you sure?


very sure.

Since you don't know the model of the camera.


but i do know what app it uses and that the camera creates a wifi
network for the phone to join.


If it uses TCP/IP, why can I not access its IP address and copy files off it?
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Old January 6th 19, 03:02 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On Sun, 06 Jan 2019 01:03:45 -0000, Char Jackson wrote:

On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:43:33 -0000, "Commander Kinsey"
wrote:

On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:31:15 -0000, Commander Kinsey wrote:

I have a video camera with WiFi. I can switch its WiFi on, and the camera displays its WiFi SSID and password on its own screen.


The presence of an SSID and password tells you that the camera is an
*access point*. You connect to an access point with a client. Your WiFi
router is also an access point. Therefore, your WiFi router and your
camera will not be able to see or connect to each other.

How do I connect to this using Windows 10? My Windows 10 PC does not have WiFi,


You purchase a WiFi adapter for your Win10 box that allows the PC to act
as a WiFi *client*. Once you've done that, you'll be able to connect to
the camera. Once connected, the camera will attempt to assign an IP
address to your Win10 PC that is on the camera's subnet. You'll need to
have DHCP enabled in Win10 for that to work. (Probably enabled by
default.)

The rules are simple: clients connect to access points. Access points do
not initiate connections to clients, nor do access points connect to
other access points. There's an exception for "ad hoc" wireless
networks, but that doesn't sound like your situation.

but it's connected by ethernet cable to a wireless router, which is where it gets its internet connection from. Why can I not see the camera from the PC?


Because two access points don't see or connect to each other.

Any PC *with WiFi* will be able to access the camera using the SSID and
password that are displayed on the camera. Your Win10 box doesn't have
WiFi so you can't connect with that PC. Add a WiFi adapter, turning your
Win10 box into a Wifi Client, and you'll be able to connect.

The wireless router is functional, as laptops can get onto the internet through it.

And don't say "read the manual" - the manual is in Chinglish - for example:
"When the poor operation of the product caused by the phenomenon of death, removable battery should be re-installed, then the machine returns to normal."

The only pertinent info I can see in the manual is:
"Before using WiFi function, please install "XDV" APP program on the smart phone"
Surely if a smart phone can access it, so can a Windows 10 PC?


A smart phone almost always has WiFi, meaning it can act as a WiFi
*client*. Configured as a client, the smart phone can connect to an
access point, such as your router or camera.

Many smart phones can also be configured to act as a WiFi *access
point*, but you don't need that functionality here. I only mention it
for completeness.


I see, although as it requires I download an app to the phone, I'm guessing the camera doesn't do standard file sharing, which the phone's OS would do anyway.
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Old January 6th 19, 03:02 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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On 06/01/2019 01:58, Commander Kinsey wrote:
On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 23:32:55 -0000, Patrick
wrote:

On 05/01/2019 21:50, Commander Kinsey wrote:


It does have a USB socket, but the
computer doesn't see it.
The manual sort of (if I understand Chinglish
correctly) indicates you should be able to transfer files by USB.

Try, connecting the USB cable, then look at the camera's screen. Does it
not show two options, the likes of; 'Connect to computer' or 'Use as
Webcam'?


It behaves as if I'd plugged it into a USB power supply.* It charges the
battery and nothing more.


Are you sure that you are using a Data-Cable rather than just a
Charging-cable?
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Old January 6th 19, 03:05 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:28:54 -0000, Patrick wrote:

On 05/01/2019 20:31, Commander Kinsey wrote:
I have a video camera with WiFi. I can switch its WiFi on, and the
camera displays its WiFi SSID and password on its own screen.

How do I connect to this using Windows 10? My Windows 10 PC does not
have WiFi, but it's connected by ethernet cable to a wireless router,
which is where it gets its internet connection from. Why can I not see
the camera from the PC? The wireless router is functional, as laptops
can get onto the internet through it.

Below is a PC hack into an 'SJCam 4K', it gives an address for the
camera of 192.168.1.254
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...postcount=3156


Interesting, especially since that looks very similar to my camera. I think I'll try plugging a USB wireless adapter (I've got one somewhere) into this desktop tomorrow and see if I can find the camera.
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Old January 6th 19, 03:08 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On Sun, 06 Jan 2019 01:25:47 -0000, Paul wrote:

Commander Kinsey wrote:
I have a video camera with WiFi. I can switch its WiFi on, and the
camera displays its WiFi SSID and password on its own screen.

How do I connect to this using Windows 10? My Windows 10 PC does not
have WiFi, but it's connected by ethernet cable to a wireless router,
which is where it gets its internet connection from. Why can I not see
the camera from the PC? The wireless router is functional, as laptops
can get onto the internet through it.


Can we know the make and model of the camera ?


Craphy V3 4K Ultra HD 16MP WIFI Sports Camera Waterproof
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192763473318
He's put it up to £17, but I got it for £10. Not sure why.
It's bloody good for a tenner I can tell you!
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Old January 6th 19, 03:09 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default How to connect to a wireless device (a video camera's memorycard) from windows 10?

On Sun, 06 Jan 2019 02:02:43 -0000, Patrick wrote:

On 06/01/2019 01:58, Commander Kinsey wrote:
On Sat, 05 Jan 2019 23:32:55 -0000, Patrick
wrote:

On 05/01/2019 21:50, Commander Kinsey wrote:


It does have a USB socket, but the
computer doesn't see it.
The manual sort of (if I understand Chinglish
correctly) indicates you should be able to transfer files by USB.
Try, connecting the USB cable, then look at the camera's screen. Does it
not show two options, the likes of; 'Connect to computer' or 'Use as
Webcam'?


It behaves as if I'd plugged it into a USB power supply. It charges the
battery and nothing more.


Are you sure that you are using a Data-Cable rather than just a
Charging-cable?


No I'm not sure. I didn't realise there were non-data cables. How do I tell?
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Old January 6th 19, 03:12 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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On 06/01/2019 02:02, Patrick wrote:

Are you sure that you are using a Data-Cable rather than just a
Charging-cable?


We are sure he is a nym-shifter pedo we have known for quite sometime!!.
He comes here to start an argument about nothing. He is racist and
blaming the Chinese for selling him the camera.

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