Xerox VersaLink C500/DN Color Laser Printer - Manual (Page 53)

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A Wi-Fi Direct network connection enables devices to connect with each other without requiring a
wireless access point. You can connect to your printer from a Wi-Fi mobile device such as a tablet,
computer, or smart phone.
A Wi-Fi Direct connection does not require manual configuration.
Note:
• Wireless networking is available only on printers that have the optional Wireless Network
Adapter installed.
• The Wi-Fi Direct connection is disabled by default.
To configure Wi-Fi Direct from the Embedded Web Server:
1. In the Embedded Web Server, log in as administrator, then click Connectivity .
2. For Connections, click Wi-Fi Direct .
3. To enable Wi-Fi Direct, click the Enable toggle button.
4. Click Group Role , then select an option from the menu.
• To set the printer to configure the Group Role automatically:
– Select Auto .
– For Device Name, type a name for the printer.
• To set the printer as Group Owner for a Wi-Fi Direct group, similar to a wireless access point:
– Select Group Owner .
– In the Group Owner area, type the information for SSID and Passcode.
5. For DHCP Server:
• Type the IP Address and Subnet Mask.
• For IP Address Lease Time, type the number of minutes.
6. Click OK .
To configure Wi-Fi Direct at the control panel:
1. At the printer control panel, press the Home button.
2. Log in as administrator.
3. Touch Device → Connectivity → Wi-Fi Direct .
4. For Wi-Fi Direct, touch the enable toggle button.
5. Touch Setup .
6. Touch Group Role , then select an option.
7. If needed, touch SSID Suffix , then type a suffix.
8. If you selected Group Owner as the Group Role, in the Passcode field, enter an eight-character
passcode.
9. Touch OK .
Note: For the new settings to take effect, restart your printer.
Xerox ® VersaLink ® Series Multifunction and Single Function Printers
System Administrator Guide
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Network Connectivity