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Wireless network setup
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2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only)
▪ IP Address: Enter the IP address of the printer. This IP address is
used only for the local network and not for the infrastructure wired
or wireless network. We recommend using the default local IP
address (the default local IP address of the printer for Wi-Fi Direct is
192.168.3.1 )
▪ Group Owner: Activate this option to assign the printer the Wi-Fi
Direct group’s owner. The Group Owner acts similar to a wireless
access point. We recommend activating this option.
▪ Network Key: If your printer is a Group Owner, a Network Key is
required for other mobile devices to connect to your printer. You
can configure a network key yourself, or can remember the given
Network Key that is randomly generated by default.
From the network-connected computer
If your printer is using a network cable or a wireless access point, you can enable
and configure Wi-Fi Direct from SyncThru™ Web Service.
• Access SyncThru™ Web Service, select Settings > Network Settings >
Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct.
• Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct and set other options.
•For Linux OS users,
- Print an IP network configuration report to check the output (see
"Printing a network configuration report" on page 77).
- Access SyncThru Web Service, select Settings > Network Settings
> Wireless > Wi-Fi Direct.
- Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct.
Setting up the mobile device
• After setting up Wi-Fi Direct from the printer, refer to the user manual of the
mobile device you are using to set its Wi-Fi Direct.
• After setting up Wi-Fi Direct, you need to download the mobile printing
application to print from your smartphone.
• When you have found the printer you want to connect to from your
mobile device, select the printer and the printer's LED will blink. Press the
WPS button on the printer and it will be connected to your mobile
device.
• If your mobile device does not support WPS, you need to enter the
"Network Key" of a printer instead of pushing the WPS button.