Sharp MX-B557P User Manual page 87

Maintaining the printer
Using the personal identification number (PIN) method
1
From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method
2
Copy the eight‑digit WPS PIN.
3
Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.
Notes:
•
View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of
numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
•
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
4
Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access
point.
5
Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the changes.
Connecting a mobile device to the printer wireless network
1
Enable Wi‑Fi Direct in the printer. From the home screen, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Enable Wi‑Fi Direct
For non-touch-screen printer models, press
Notes:
•
The Wi‑Fi Direct SSID and password are generated automatically. To view the Wi‑Fi Direct SSID and
password, go to the Wi‑Fi Direct menu.
•
You can also change the SSID and password, if necessary.
2
Connect your mobile device to the printer wireless network.
Deactivating the Wi‑Fi network
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter > Standard Networking
For non-touch-screen printer models, press
2
Follow the instructions on the display.
to navigate through the settings.
to navigate through the settings.
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