Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi (AP Mode) Connection

You can enable a direct Wi-Fi connection to allow direct communication between your scanner and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point.

Note: If you are connecting a smart device to the scanner using a direct Wi-Fi (AP mode) connection, the scanner is connected to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. When you turn off the scanner, the smart device is automatically connected to other Wi-Fi networks, so you must reconnect to the scanner in AP mode from the smart device when you turn the scanner back on. To avoid reconnecting every time you turn the scanner off and back on, connect the scanner to an access point instead.

Before you begin, note the SSID and password shown on the label on the bottom of the scanner.

Slide the cover latch to open the scanner.
Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to the AP mode position.
Turn on the scanner.
From your computer or device, search for and select the SSID shown on the label on the back of the scanner.
Enter the password shown on the label on the back of the scanner. When the ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on, an AP mode connection is established.