Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the office, or when you want to connect the scanner and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the scanner acts as a wireless router and you can connect up to 8 devices to the scanner without having to use a standard wireless router. However, devices directly connected to the scanner cannot communicate with each other through the scanner.
The scanner can be connected by Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the scanner is connected by Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.