Using the Machine with the Access Point ModeBy using the machine as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router oraccess point, or by using the machine as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wirelessLAN router or access point, you can connect the machine to an external device such as a computer or asmartphone and print/scan from them.This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the machine, andthe security setting.How to enable the Access Point ModePrinting/Scanning with the Access Point ModeHow to terminate the Access Point ModeSetting of the Access Point ModeImportant• Before using the machine with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch themachine to the access point mode.Restrictions• If you use the machine with the access point mode for a long time, we recommend you change thedefault password to the combination of numbers and letters from the point of view of security.How to enable the Access Point ModeEnable the access point mode following the procedure below.1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.2. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the Alarm lamp flashes 3 times.3. Release the Wi-Fi button.When the ON lamp changed from flashing to lit, the access point mode is enabled.Note• To confirm the current access point mode setting of the machine, print out the network settinginformation.Printing Out Network Setting Information• You can specify the security setting optionally.Setting of the Access Point ModePrinting/Scanning with the Access Point ModePrint/Scan with the access point mode following the procedure below.1. Connect an external device such as a computer or a smartphone to the machine viawireless LAN.174
