About Wi-Fi Direct; Connecting To Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct - Epson ET-2810 Series User Manual

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About Wi-Fi Direct

Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the office, or when you want to connect
the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an wireless router and you
can connect the devices to the printer without having to use a standard wireless router. However, devices directly
connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
The printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you
start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the
Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.

Connecting to Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct

This method allows you to connect the printer directly to devices without a wireless router. The printer acts as a
wireless router.
1. While holding down the
alternately.
Wait until the process ends.
When a connection is established, the
Note:
If you enable Wi-Fi Direct once, it remains enabled unless you restore the default network settings.
2. Load papers.
3. Hold down the
button on the printer for at least seven seconds.
The network status sheet is printed. You can check the SSID and Password for Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) on
this sheet.
button, press the button until the
light turns on.
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Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi
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