Wireless network setup- Windows userSee "Access point via USB cable in Windows" on page 159.See "Ad hoc via USB cable in Windows" on page 162.- Mac userSee "Access point via USB cable in Mac" on page 165.See "Ad hoc via USB cable in Mac" on page 167.• 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 Mac 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.▪ IP Address: Enter the IP address of the printer. This IP address isused only for the local network and not for the infrastructure wiredor wireless network. We recommend using the default local IPaddress (the default local IP address of the printer for Wi-Fi Direct is192.168.3.1 )▪ Group Owner: Activate this option to assign the printer the Wi-FiDirect group’s owner. The Group Owner acts similar to a wirelessaccess point. We recommend activating this option.▪ Network Key: If your printer is a Group Owner, a Network Key isrequired for other mobile devices to connect to your printer. Youcan configure a network key yourself, or can remember the givenNetwork Key that is randomly generated by default.Setting up the mobile device• After setting up Wi-Fi Direct from the printer, refer to the user manual of themobile device you are using to set its Wi-Fi Direct.• After setting up Wi-Fi Direct, you need to download the mobile printingapplication to print from your smartphone.• When you have found the printer you want to connect to from yourmobile device, select the printer and the printer's LED will blink. Press theWPS button on the printer and it will be connected to your mobiledevice.• If your mobile device does not support WPS, you need to enter the"Network Key" of a printer instead of pushing the WPS button.2. Using a Network-Connected Machine 171
