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Changing the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings Such as the SSID

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 Services >Wi-Fi Direct tab .

  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 in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection are disconnected.
    • SSID:
      Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) network name (SSID) used for connecting to the printer to your arbitrary name.
      When changing the network name (SSID), all connected devices are disconnected. Use the new network name (SSID) if you want to re-connect the device.
    • Password:
      Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) password for connecting to the printer to your arbitrary value.
      When changing the password, all connected devices are disconnected. Use the new password if you want to re-connect the device.
  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 smart device saved to the printer is deleted.