Configure WiFi Direct

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).

1. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wi-Fi Direct.

2. Configure the settings.

3. • Enable Wi-Fi Direct—Enables the printer to broadcast its own Wi-Fi Direct network.

   • Wi-Fi Direct Name—Assigns a name for the Wi-Fi Direct network.

   • Wi-Fi Direct Password—Assigns the password for negotiating the wireless security when using the peer-topeer connection.

   • Show Password on Setup Page—Shows the password on the Network Setup Page.

   • Auto-Accept Push Button Requests—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 home screen, touch Settings > Security > Miscellaneous > Enable Password/PIN Reveal.

   • To know the password of the Wi-Fi Direct network without showing it on the printer display, from the home screen touch Settings > Reports > Network > Network Setup Page.