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Changing Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings

When a Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection is enabled, you can change the Wi-Fi Direct settings such as the network name and the password.

  1. Access Web Config.

  2. Log on as an administrator from Advanced Settings.

    Note:

    The administrator password is set in advance for the advanced settings in Web Config. See the link below for details on the administrator password.

  3. Select Network tab > Wi-Fi Direct.

  4. Set the items you want to change.

    • Wi-Fi Direct:
      Enables or disables Wi-Fi Direct.
      When disabling it, all devices connected to the printer with a Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection are disconnected.
    • SSID:
      Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) network name (SSID) to a name of your choice.
      When changing the network name (SSID), all connected devices are disconnected. Use the new network name (SSID) if you want to reconnect the devices.
    • Password:
      Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) password to a password of your choice.
      When changing the password, all connected devices are disconnected. Use the new password if you want to reconnect the devices.
  5. Click Next button.

    If you want to restore all Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) settings to their defaults, click Restore Default Settings. The Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection information for the devices saved to the printer is deleted.