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6.
Initially, TigerBox will provide Wi-Fi direct network with SSID "TigerBox" and no password. If you
like, you can secure TigerBox direct Wi-Fi by entering a "Passphrase".
7.
You may also change SSID, for example to differentiate between multiple TigerBox devices in
Wi-Fi Direct mode.
8.
Press "Apply" to save any changes made within main settings.
9.
Make sure to know SSID and passphrase to be able to connect to TigerBox again at any later time.
Switching between Wi-Fi Direct mode and Wi-Fi Network Client mode
If your TigerBox is connected via Ethernet cable to a router of other local area networks, you may switch
configurations to run TigerBox in Network Client mode. The advantage in this case is to have access to
whatever data the connection through this other network will provide (internet) at the same time as
wireless printing through TigerBox will be possible.
Follow the steps below to connect TigerBox in client mode to another network.
1.
Select radio button "Connect to another Network" within Main Settings of System home page.
TigerBox main settings on System page
2.
A selection box will appear to choose one of the available networks to serve as host for TigerBox
in Network Client mode. Select your preferred local network from the list that opens.
3.
SSID of the selected network will show in edit fields below. Enter the passphrase (password) for
access of selected network if your device does not remember it.
4.
You may also change hostname of your TigerBox, for example to differentiate between multiple
TigerBox devices connected as clients to the same network.
5.
When pressing "Apply" TigerBox will switch to Wi-Fi network client mode.
