CamRanger Launcher User Guide
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1. CamRanger Launcher Application User Guide Wirelessly Control Multiple Cameras from One Computer Cam The CamRanger Launcher application allows photographers to control multiple cameras wirelessly from a single computer either Mac or Windows Each Canon or Nikon camera being controlled wirelessly requires its own CamRanger This user guide is essentially the same for the Mac and Windows computer while the images presented are taken from the Mac computer Note Using multiple CamRangers with a single computer requires an existing WiFi connection A portable router can be used as the existing WiFi however if the WiFi network does NOT have Internet access the CamRangers must be registered to the computer prior to connecting the CamRangers to the portable router and using the CamRanger Launcher e Requirements for Set up e Mac or Windows PC e The most recent CamRanger and CamRanger Launcher applications from the CamRanger website www camranger com downloads e Access to all CamRanger passwords and network names as well as the password of the Existing WiFi Network e Note for Windows Users When using the CamRanger Launcher on a Windows computer by default the Windows Firewall will prevent connection There are two possible options First the Windows Firewall can be temporarily disabled Or the firewall can be modified to allow multi cast pings This is a somewhat advanced configuration and can be done by creating a new fi2. appear and if not previously selected the user will need to find and select the CamRanger application Pictures DEVICES LJ Hayley s MacBook Pro SHARED LJ i7 iMac CamRanger Settings 2S O08 Select CamRanger App re Fy m m Applications Q FAVORITES f 47 J Dropbox a 2 aad A wl All My Files Calculator Calendar R Appicauons 3 Desktop EN M Documents Cam Cam Ranger O Downloads Ranger Ranger E Movies CamRanger CamRanger Firmware Upgrade 8 Launcher JJ Music Cancel e ACamRanger application window for each CamRanger in use will open as pictured below The upper menu bar for each CamRanger application will identify the CamRanger in use The windows can be resized moved and minimized Individual CamRanger Identification e Note that the CamRanger units will be bridged into the existing network after running the CamRanger Launcher application if the CamRanger is used with a different computer or iPad within range of the existing network the CamRanger will retain the same bridging configuration Using a Portable Travel Router If the user wants to use the CamRanger Launcher with a personal travel router all CamRangers must be registered within the CamRanger application on the computer prior to running the CamRanger Launcher application An error message will occur if the CamRangers have not been registered when using the portable router an
3. d establishing configuration within the CamRanger Launcher application Troubleshooting e Before starting the CamRanger launcher ensure that the computer is connected to the existing WiFi and not a CamRanger network e For more detailed instructions about CamRanger bridging configuration refer to the CamRanger Settings User Guide found at www CamRanger com downloads e If the CamRanger WiFi password has been changed the CamRanger must be manually configured using the CamRanger Settings application e If a CamRanger network is not listed as an available network within the CamRanger Launcher e Confirm that the CamRanger is turned on and has at least two lights e Click the Scan button to re attempt the scan e If using Windows confirm the firewall is configured correctly see note on page 1 e Download and use the CamRanger Setting application from www camranger com downloads to manually confirm the status The best course of action may be to just remove any bridging e Of note if the computer is on a network that is bridged to CamRangers the Settings application could connect to one of those CamRangers It is recommend to temporarily disable the WiFi connection and connect to the desired CamRanger via an Ethernet cable If an incorrect existing network password is entered within the CamRanger Launcher Application bridging will likely need to be manually established with the CamRanger Settings application www camranger com dow
4. nloads The bridged network will need to be removed and then re entered e CamRanger units can only bridge into an existing Wi Fi network and cannot bridge with other CamRanger networks Do not attempt to add other CamRanger networks to the Known Networks list only add the existing Wi Fi network Close the CamRanger Settings application once all CamRangers are configured Bridging can also be established using an iPad or iPhone If the Mac Launcher app fails to open due to security reasons open the System Preferences and navigate to Security amp Privacy gt General and allow applications downloaded from Mac App Store and identified developers e Contact CamRanger at support camranger com with questions Background Information The configuration process is automating a process that can be performed manually Listed below is brief summary of the manual steps e Ensure connection to the Internet e Register CamRanger using CamRanger application e Connect to CamRanger network via Ethernet e Launch CamRanger Settings application e Bridge CamRanger to main bridge network e Join main bridge network with computer Some or all of these steps may be used if difficulties are encountering during the automatic configuration as part of the launcher
5. rewall rule to allow all ICMPv4 communication for the CamRanger Launcher application e CamRanger Launcher e Power on each CamRanger and wait for at least 2 lights to appear e Connect the computer WiFi to the existing network e Open the CamRanger Launcher Application and the following screen will appear CamRanger Launcher e Click the Scan button e All visible CamRanger networks will be listed The gear icon listed next to the CamRanger networks indicates that the CamRanger configuration for the WiFi network bridging has not yet been established WiFi birding must be configured to allow for the cameras to to used from one computer Serial Number CamRanger SMG el CamRanger SAK CamRanger DRV EE Associated CamRanger Requires WiFi Configuration e The user should select the CamRangers to be controlled simultaneously by clicking the check box in the Launch column and then press the Launch button e For any CamRangers to be configured the following process will be done e Enter the CamRanger WiFi passwords when prompted the password is the CamRanger serial code in all CAPS ECN Please enter the serial code for CamRanger DRV Cancel o e Enter the WiFi password for the existing network if prompted If the password is entered incorrectly and error message will appear Refer to the trouble shooting section of this document if the password is entered incorrectly e A dialog will
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