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C O N F I G U R I N G W I – F I D I R E C T
Wi-Fi Direct is a Wi-Fi-based peer-to-peer technology that allows wireless devices to connect directly to a Wi-Fi
Direct-enabled printer without using an access point (wireless router).
Make sure that Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touch SSeettttiinnggss >> N Neettw woorrkk//PPoorrttss >> N Neettw woorrkk
O Ovveerrvviieew w >> A Accttiivvee A Addaapptteerr.
1. From the home screen, touch SSeettttiinnggss >> N Neettw woorrkk//PPoorrttss >> W Wii--FFii D Diirreecctt.
2. Configure the settings.
• EEnnaabbllee W Wii--FFii D Diirreecctt: Enables the printer to broadcast its own Wi-Fi Direct network.
• W Wii--FFii D Diirreecctt N Naam mee: Assigns a name for the Wi-Fi Direct network.
• W Wii--FFii D Diirreecctt PPaassssw woorrdd: Assigns the password for negotiating the wireless security when using the peer-to-
peer connection.
• SShhoow w PPaassssw woorrdd oonn SSeettuupp PPaaggee: Shows the password on the Network Setup Page.
• A Auuttoo--A Acccceepptt PPuusshh B Buuttttoonn RReeqquueessttss: Lets the printer accept connection requests automatically.
Note: Accepting push-button requests automatically is not secured.
• By default, the Wi-Fi Direct network password is not visible on the printer display. To show the password,
enable the password peek icon. From the control panel, navigate to SSeettttiinnggss >> SSeeccuurriittyy >> M Miisscceellllaanneeoouuss >>
EEnnaabbllee PPaassssw woorrdd//PPIIN N RReevveeaall.
• To know the password of the Wi-Fi Direct network without showing it on the printer display, from the
control panel navigate to SSeettttiinnggss >> RReeppoorrttss >> N Neettw woorrkk >> N Neettw woorrkk SSeettuupp PPaaggee.
C O N N E C T I N G A M O B I L E D E V I C E TO T H E P R I N T E R
Before connecting your mobile device, make sure that Wi-Fi Direct has been configured. For more information, refer
to
Configuring Wi–Fi Direct .
Connecting Using Wi–Fi Direct for Android Mobile Devices
Note: These instructions apply only to Android mobile devices.
1. From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.
2. Enable W Wii--FFii, and then tap W Wii--FFii D Diirreecctt.
3. Select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.
4. Confirm the connection on the printer control panel.
Connecting Using Wi–Fi Direct for iOS Mobile Devices
Note: These instructions apply only to iOS mobile devices.
1. From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.
2. Click the wireless icon, and then select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.
The string DIRECT-xy, where x and y are two random characters is added before the Wi-Fi Direct name.
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