Dell B1160 User Manual

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Wireless network setup1002. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only)6 Click Wireless > Custom.You can also turn the Wi-Fi network on/off.12Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printingWi-Fi Direct is an easy-to-setup peer-to-peer connecting between method foryour printer and a mobile device that provides a secure connection and betterthroughput than ad hoc mode.With Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your printer to a Wi-Fi Direct network whileconcurrently connecting to an access point, You can also use a wired networkand a Wi-Fi Direct network simultaneously so multiple users can access and printdocuments both from Wi-Fi Direct and from a wired network.• You cannot connect to the internet through the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct.• The supported protocol list may differ from your model, Wi-Fi Directnetworks do NOT support IPv6, network filtering, IPSec, WINS, and SLPservices.Setting up Wi-Fi DirectYou can enable Wi-Fi Direct feature by one of the following methods.From the USB cable-connected computer(recommended)• When setting from the supplied software CD, see the access point via USBcable.- Windows userSee "Access point via USB cable in Windows" on page 87.See "Ad hoc via USB cable in Windows" on page 91.- Macintosh userSee "Access point via USB cable in Macintosh" on page 95.See "Ad hoc via USB cable in Macintosh" on page 97.• After the driver installation is complete, Dell Printer Manager can be set andchanges in the Wi-Fi Direct can be made.• Wifi direct setup can also be done from Ad hoc mode as well, when nonetwork is available. Users will have to enable it through Dell PrinterManager as indicated below.Dell Printer Manager is Available for Windows and Macintosh OS users only.- From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell Printers> Dell Printer Manager > (Switch to advanced mode) > DeviceSettings > Network.▪ Wi-Fi Direct On/Off: Select On to enable.▪ Device Name: Enter the printer’s name for searching for yourprinter on a wireless network. By default, the device name is themodel name.