topic Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

ldarango — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:21:11 GMT

When I try to pair my EOS Rebel SL2 with my laptop via the Canon EOS Utility, I get a message saying that "To connect to the camera via LAN, some Windows Firewall settings must be changed."

I called Canon technical support to find out exactly what Firewall settings need to be changed, and they could not help. They directed me to this forum.

Does anyone know exactly what are the Windows Firewall changes that need to be made to pair/connect the camera to my laptop?

Thank you

Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

RobertTheFat — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:27:37 GMT

@ldarango wrote:
When I try to pair my EOS Rebel SL2 with my laptop via the Canon EOS Utility, I get a message saying that "To connect to the camera via LAN, some Windows Firewall settings must be changed."

I called Canon technical support to find out exactly what Firewall settings need to be changed, and they could not help. They directed me to this forum.

Does anyone know exactly what are the Windows Firewall changes that need to be made to pair/connect the camera to my laptop?

Thank you

I assume that for some reason the connection has to be wireless. Because if it doesn't, you're just making things more difficult than they need to be. A wired connection uses the USB protocol, which makes the camera look like a disk drive and bypasses the Windows Firewall altogether. Or you can use a USB card reader, which simplifies the process even more.

Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

ldarango — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:20:50 GMT

Thank you, Bob.

The connection does not have to be wireless (Wi-Fi), since the primary reason for the connection is to get access to the pictures. I understand that access can also be obtained via USB and SD card reader.

However, the camera is promoted to have connection via Wi-Fi and I wanted to take advantage and explore its capabilities via the EOS Utility application.

Lou

Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

wq9nsc — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:39:40 GMT

Lou,

I use ethernet for my 1DX bodies but for WiFi you are going to need to go into Win 10 settings, choose windows security and then firewall and network protection. That will pop up a new window and one of the options in this window allows you to choose which apps can get through the firewall and you will need to give access to whatever Canon app is being used to connect via wifi.

I am using Win 10 64 bit pro on my machines but I suspect home edition has the same sequence for firewall configuration.

You will need to be signed in as an administrator to make these changes.

Rodger

Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

shadowsports — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 03:15:45 GMT

Here are your steps

Firewall setting

Allow an app through the FW

Change settings button

Allow another app

Browse

Then navigate to EOS Utility Folder

Select the .exe you want to allow

Note: The one you need is likely in the EU2 or EU3 folder depending on which camera you are using. Once its added to the last of allowed apps, you can check the boxes for the correct Network type, Public, Private or Domain

You are probably private. Don't worry if you make a mistake, all of these changes can be removed or modified at will.

Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

ldarango — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:19:02 GMT

Thanks Rodger, this makes sense.

Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

ldarango — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:20:44 GMT

Thanks Rick, for the details. I'll try when I get a moment.

Re: Firewall setting changes needed to pair EOS Rebel SL2 to a laptop

ldarango — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:12:20 GMT

The program that needs to be allowed for my camera is under C:\Program Files (x86)\Canon\EOS Utility\EOSUPNPSV.exe

I'm good for now. Thanks to all for your help!

Lou