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If you have purchased the Xerox
connect the device to a wireless network. If the device is connected to a wired network, you can
configure wireless settings using the Embedded Web Server or at the control panel touch screen using
the Wireless Install Wizard.
Note:
• Not all Xerox
that you purchase the correct Xerox
information, contact your Xerox representative.
• For more information about installing the wireless network adapter, refer to the Xerox
Wireless Network Adapter Kit Hardware Install and Setup instructions that are included with
the kit.
• The device uses either the wireless or the wired network connection. Activating one network
connection deactivates the other network connection.
• When you switch from a wired connection to a wireless connection, the IP address of the
printer changes. For more information on IP address or host name, refer to System
Administrator Guide.
For details on configuring wireless network settings, refer to the System Administrator Guide at
xerox.com/office/ALC81XXdocs.
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You can connect to your printer from any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device, such as a tablet, computer, or
smart phone, using Wi-Fi Direct or Soft AP features. The Wi-Fi Direct feature is disabled by default on
the Xerox device.
Note: The Wi-Fi Direct feature is available only on printers with the optional Wireless Network
Adapter installed. After you install the Wireless Network Adapter, the Wi-Fi Direct feature is
enabled by default.
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The Wi-Fi Direct feature allows you to print from a mobile device to your printer, using one of the
following methods.
• WPS push button, for Wi-Fi Direct-enabled Android devices with the Mopria print plug-in installed.
• Soft Access Point (AP), for Apple iPhones and other mobile devices that do not support the Wi-Fi
Direct function.
For information about using the Wi-Fi Direct feature on your mobile device, or connecting to the
printer using the Soft AP feature, refer the mobile device documentation from the manufacturer.
For information about configuring the Wi-Fi Direct feature on your printer, refer to the System
Administrator Guide at www.xerox.com/office/ALC81XXdocs.
Wireless Network Adapter, you can use the Wireless Wizard to
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Wireless Network Adapters are compatible with all Xerox
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