Modifying the Wi-Fi Direct Network Name or Password

You can modify the Wi-Fi Direct name and password to create a more descriptive and secure Wi-Fi Direct network.

Note: If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.

Press the home button, if necessary.
Use the arrow buttons to select the icon and press the OK button.
Use the down arrow button to select Wi-Fi Direct and press the OK button.
Use the down arrow button to select Start Setup and press the OK button.
Press the up arrow button to select the Menu icon and press the OK button.
Do one of the following:
- To change the Wi-Fi Direct network name, select Change Network Name, press the OK button, select Yes and press the OK button again. Select Change, press the OK button, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the new network name.
  Note: You can change the name following "DIRECT-XX-". The new name must be less than 22 characters long.
- To change the Wi-Fi Direct password, select Change Password, press the OK button, and select Yes and press the OK button again. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter your new Wi-Fi Direct password.
  Note: Your password must be at least 8 and no more than 22 characters long.
Note: If you have already connected devices or computers to your product via Wi-Fi Direct, they will be disconnected when you change the network name or password.
When entering your Wi-Fi Direct network name or password, do the following:
- To enter letters or symbols, press the arrow buttons to scroll through characters, and press the OK button to select one.
- To enter numbers and symbols or change the case of letters, select 123# and press the OK button.
- To delete the previous character, select the back icon and press the OK button.
- To enter a space, select the space icon and press the OK button.
Use your computer or wireless device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
Note: Make a note of the SSID and password that appear.
Press the home button to return to the home screen. Computers and wireless devices can now access the product using the new network name and password.