Epson EcoTank ET-4550 - Manual (Page 13)

WPS push button
You can setup by pushing the WPS button on a wireless router (access point). Use this method if you have already
connected other Wi-Fi enabled devices using WPS.
For information on setting up a Wi-Fi connection using the WPS setup, click the following link. This feature is not
available for all products or may not be enabled.
html/wps_b.htm
WPS PIN code
You can setup by entering eight numbers to a wireless router (access point). The eight numbers are displayed on the
product’s LCD screen or printed on the product’s network status sheet.
For information on setting up a Wi-Fi connection using the WPS setup, click the following link. This feature is not
available for all products or may not be enabled.
html/wps_p.htm
Direct Connection
You can connect a product directly to a computer, smartphone, or tablet without a wireless router (access point). The
following methods are available depending on your product and device.
Wi-Fi Direct connection :
You can connect directly to the product by using a device that supports Wi-Fi Direct or Wi-Fi. This method uses the
WPA2-PSK(AES) security method which is the same as infrastructure mode.
“Wi-Fi Direct” on page 13
Ad Hoc connection :
You can connect directly to the product using Ad Hoc compatible devices. This method only uses the WEP security
method.
“Ad Hoc mode” on page 15
Note:
❏ These features are not available for all products or the features may not be enabled.
❏ Windows computers can set up a direct connection by using the installer on the software disc. If the product supports
Wi-Fi Direct, the product connects using Wi-Fi Direct.
Wi-Fi Direct
There are two connection modes for Wi-Fi Direct; an access point connection known as “Simple AP mode”, and a
peer-to-peer connection known as “Wi-Fi Direct mode”. You can switch the connection mode by using the services
settings in Web Config. For details on using Web Config, see the product’s User’s Guide.
Simple AP mode (access point connection):
In this mode, the product acts as an access point. Even if your device does not support Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect
the product to a device. When in this mode, the product’s default SSID is “DIRECT-xxxxxxxx” (where xxxxxxxx is the
product’s MAC address).
Network Guide
Using the Product over a Network
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