12 - Using Wi-Fi; Connect The Unit And Smart Phone Via Wi-Fi; How To Download And Install The Exclusive Application (Dr Control); Selecting The Wi-Fi Mode - Tascam DR-44WL Reference Manual

Connect the unit and smart phone via
Wi-Fi
CAUTION
The DR-44WL designs are in conformance with the laws and
regulations of the countries and regions in which this unit is
sold, and labeled as required.
The DR-44WL is approved in the following countries and
regions:
United States, Canada, Europe (EU member states),
Australia, New Zealand, Japan
The use of wireless functions in a country other than those
listed above could result in a violation of that country's
wireless transmission laws.
Our company will bear no responsibility for use in countries
other than those listed above.
TIPS
The battery will drain faster during Wi-Fi use.
Running out of batteries during data transfer will terminate
the process and may result in transfer failure.
We recommend using either the AC adapter or USB bus
power during Wi-Fi use.
The DR-44WL is designed for remote control with the use of an
exclusive application (DR CONTROL), free of charge.
Transport control such as playback and stop, as well as input
level adjustment and file transfer can be made via Wi-Fi.
How to download and install the exclusive
application (DR CONTROL)
1. Connect your smart phone to the Internet.
2. Search the exclusive application (DR CONTROL) and
download from either Google Play (Android smart phone) or
App Store (iOS device) for installation.

Selecting the Wi-Fi mode

You can choose from two connection modes according to the
use conditions.
8 TO DEVICE mode
This unit operates as an access point, and computers, smart-
phones and other external devices can connect to it by Wi-Fi.
8 VIA ROUTER mode
This unit can connect to computers, smartphones and other
external devices by Wi-Fi through an existing Wi-Fi router.
This allows more flexibility. This also enables simultaneous
connection to the Internet, allowing easier file sharing and
location information checking, for example.
12 – Using Wi-Fi
Connecting the unit directly to external
devices (smartphones, tablets and
computers) by Wi-Fi (TO DEVICE mode)
The DR-44WL can make a Wi-Fi/peer-to-peer connection with
a smart phone via Wi-Fi, without the use of a router or other
external devices. No Wi-Fi network environment is required. It
can make direct connection with your smart phone or tablet.
NOTE
During Wi-Fi/peer-to-peer connection, the smart phone or
tablet cannot connect to an external Wi-Fi network.
8 Setting the Wi-Fi mode to TO DEVICE
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) TOOLS and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
TOOLS screen appears.
3. Use the wheel to select Wi-Fi and press the ENTER/MARK
button.
Exec appears selected for the Wi-Fi item.
4. Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the Wi-Fi screen.
5. Use the wheel to select MODE and press the ENTER/MARK
button.
6. Use the wheel to set the Wi-Fi mode to TO DEVICE, and
press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm it.
Options: TO DEVICE (default value), VIA ROUTER
8 Connecting the DR-44WL to a smart phone or tablet
via Wi-Fi for the first time
1. Press the Wi-Fi button of the DR-44WL; the Wi-Fi indicator
will start to flash.
A CONNECT TO THE NEW DEVICE ? pop-up message appears
on the display to determine whether or not the connection
is new.
2. You will be making a connection to a new smartphone, so
press the ENTER/MARK button.
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