Configuring Wi-Fi Direct - Xerox WorkCentre 6515 User Manual

Configuring Wi-Fi Direct

You can connect to your printer from a Wi-Fi mobile device, such as a tablet, computer, or smart phone,
using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct is disabled by default. For details, refer to
page 229.
Note: Wireless networking is available only on printers with the optional Wireless Network Adapter
installed.
To configure Wi-Fi Direct:
1. At your computer, open a Web browser. In the address field, type the IP address of the printer, then
press Enter or Return.
Note: If you do not know the IP address for your printer, refer to
Printer on page 33.
2. In the Embedded Web Server, log in as a system administrator. For details, refer to
the Administrator
3. Click Connectivity.
For Connections, click Wi-Fi Direct.
4.
5. To enable Wi-Fi Direct, click the Enable toggle button.
6. For Group Role, select an option:
Group Owner
a. To set the printer as Group Owner for a Wi-Fi Direct group, for Group Role, select Group Owner.
Note: A Wi-Fi Direct group is similar to a wireless access point.
b. In the DHCP Server area, for IP Address, use the default or type a new IP Address.
c. For IP Address Lease Time, use the default or type a value in minutes.
d. In the Group Owner area, for SSID, type a name to appear in a list of available wireless
networks and devices.
Note: The SSID is the name that that represents the printer on the network.
e. In the Passcode field, type the network passcode.
Note: To remove the dots in the Passcode field, select the dots, then press the backspace key.
Auto
a. For Group Role, select Auto.
b. For Device Name, type a name to appear in a list of available wireless networks and devices.
c. In the DHCP Server area, for IP Address, use the default or type a new IP Address.
d. For IP Address Lease Time, use the default or type a value in minutes.
Click OK.
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on page 265.
Finding the IP Address of Your
Xerox WorkCentre 6515 Color Multifunction Printer
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System Administrator Functions
Configuring Wi-Fi Direct
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