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rulo71 · 10-24-2016, 08:08 PM

I just purchased my K-S2 camera and cannot connect the wifi. I've followed every tutorial I could find, however, when the app asks for the password, I keep receiving an error stating the password is incorrect.
Has anyone else experienced this?

Help!

Rudy

photolady95 · 10-24-2016, 08:20 PM

The password they are looking for is the one you provided when you set up your wifi on your computer. It's the SSD passcode. For your wifi modem, not your computer.

Adam · 10-24-2016, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

The password they are looking for is the one you provided when you set up your wifi on your computer. It's the SSD passcode. For your wifi modem, not your computer.

No, actually it's the one in the camera. Look for the password in the wi-fi option in the main menu. The password will consist of a combination of 8 letters/numbers.

The password comes pre-configured from the factory and cannot be changed.

photolady95 · 10-24-2016, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The password comes pre-configured from the factory and cannot be changed.

Okay. I didn't know the camera would have a password. Thanks for helping out Adam and I'll remember that next time someone else asks this question.

**ehrwien** · 10-25-2016, 05:00 AM

I connect my Android phone to the K-S2 via NFC. Have you tried that (if you have NFC)?

Timd · 10-25-2016, 09:43 PM

You need to connect with the SSID and password configured on your camera. Once connected you can change them using the app on the phone. Regularly I fail to connect using my Sony Android phone, but using an iPad I connect, change the password then I can connect using Android. Wierd and buggy.

**clackers** · 10-25-2016, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by Timd

You need to connect with the SSID and password configured on your camera. Once connected you can change them using the app on the phone. Regularly I fail to connect using my Sony Android phone, but using an iPad I connect, change the password then I can connect using Android. Wierd and buggy.

More likely your phone, Tim.

Even Sony with their WiFi app have warned about changing the settings on some Samsung and Sony phones to connect eg "smart" networks or switching, which ignores WiFi in favour of cell data to remain connected to the Internet.

**Wingincamera** · 10-27-2016, 01:21 PM

After connecting to my phone the first time I no longer have to insert the password, the phone remembers it. Now all I have to do is first turn on the wifi on the camera, then take my phone (Samsung S5) and go to the wifi settings. I see a list of wifi connections, which includes the one I might be connected to. The Pentax wifi will be visible, select it and I get a question box asking if I want to connect to it. I select yes and it will connect to the K-S2. Then I click on the Pentax sync program and the little camera icon and I am in live view.
I never could get it to work through the NFC connection, but I don't need it.

Dean2 · 02-24-2018, 09:26 AM

I have the Samsung Galaxy III and with the downloaded app from the App store the NFC works perfectly. Really to bad the Wifif wasn't configured for WAP so you could hook up to your PC too.

**clackers** · 02-24-2018, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Dean2

I have the Samsung Galaxy III and with the downloaded app from the App store the NFC works perfectly. Really to bad the Wifif wasn't configured for WAP so you could hook up to your PC too.

It is a WAP, Dean. It has its SSID. You can connect your PC to it.

But what would you then do? The app doesn't run on Windows or MacOS.

Dean2 · 02-24-2018, 06:50 PM

You are right. The app doesn't run but i have necer been able to discover the camera so I can do a direct download of the pictures without having to hook a. Cable or pull the sim card.

10-24-2016, 08:08 PM	#1
rulo71 New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 1	wifi nightmare I just purchased my K-S2 camera and cannot connect the wifi. I've followed every tutorial I could find, however, when the app asks for the password, I keep receiving an error stating the password is incorrect. Has anyone else experienced this? Help! Rudy

10-24-2016, 10:40 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	Originally posted by photolady95 The password they are looking for is the one you provided when you set up your wifi on your computer. It's the SSD passcode. For your wifi modem, not your computer. No, actually it's the one in the camera. Look for the password in the wi-fi option in the main menu. The password will consist of a combination of 8 letters/numbers. The password comes pre-configured from the factory and cannot be changed. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	The password they are looking for is the one you provided when you set up your wifi on your computer. It's the SSD passcode. For your wifi modem, not your computer.

10-24-2016, 11:31 PM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Adam The password comes pre-configured from the factory and cannot be changed. Okay. I didn't know the camera would have a password. Thanks for helping out Adam and I'll remember that next time someone else asks this question.

10-25-2016, 05:00 AM	#5
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	I connect my Android phone to the K-S2 via NFC. Have you tried that (if you have NFC)?

10-25-2016, 09:43 PM	#6
Timd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 262	You need to connect with the SSID and password configured on your camera. Once connected you can change them using the app on the phone. Regularly I fail to connect using my Sony Android phone, but using an iPad I connect, change the password then I can connect using Android. Wierd and buggy.

10-25-2016, 10:15 PM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Timd You need to connect with the SSID and password configured on your camera. Once connected you can change them using the app on the phone. Regularly I fail to connect using my Sony Android phone, but using an iPad I connect, change the password then I can connect using Android. Wierd and buggy. More likely your phone, Tim. Even Sony with their WiFi app have warned about changing the settings on some Samsung and Sony phones to connect eg "smart" networks or switching, which ignores WiFi in favour of cell data to remain connected to the Internet.

10-27-2016, 01:21 PM	#8
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	After connecting to my phone the first time I no longer have to insert the password, the phone remembers it. Now all I have to do is first turn on the wifi on the camera, then take my phone (Samsung S5) and go to the wifi settings. I see a list of wifi connections, which includes the one I might be connected to. The Pentax wifi will be visible, select it and I get a question box asking if I want to connect to it. I select yes and it will connect to the K-S2. Then I click on the Pentax sync program and the little camera icon and I am in live view. I never could get it to work through the NFC connection, but I don't need it.

02-24-2018, 09:26 AM	#9
Dean2 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: County Of Sturgeon, Alberta Posts: 44	I have the Samsung Galaxy III and with the downloaded app from the App store the NFC works perfectly. Really to bad the Wifif wasn't configured for WAP so you could hook up to your PC too.

02-24-2018, 01:23 PM	#10
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Dean2 I have the Samsung Galaxy III and with the downloaded app from the App store the NFC works perfectly. Really to bad the Wifif wasn't configured for WAP so you could hook up to your PC too. It is a WAP, Dean. It has its SSID. You can connect your PC to it. But what would you then do? The app doesn't run on Windows or MacOS.

02-24-2018, 06:50 PM	#11
Dean2 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: County Of Sturgeon, Alberta Posts: 44	You are right. The app doesn't run but i have necer been able to discover the camera so I can do a direct download of the pictures without having to hook a. Cable or pull the sim card.

wifi nightmare

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