Network Guide Connecting the Printer and a Computer 5. Select Computer Only on the Select Which to Set Up screen. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information & “Simple AP Mode” on page 50 Connecting in Ad Hoc Mode (for Windows Only) You can connect the printer directly to a computer using Ad Hoc mode. c Important: ❏ The computer's Wi-Fi adapter needs to support Ad Hoc mode. ❏ Windows 8 and later operating systems do not support Ad Hoc mode. Note: ❏ If the computer is connected to an access point, we recommend connecting the printer using Wi-Fi. ❏ We recommend setting the printer to automatically obtain the IP address.
This allows the computer to assign a valid IP address to the printer so that you do not have to obtain an IP address manually. ❏ Ad Hoc mode does not provide strong security. The printer is only capable of WEP security. 1. Follow the steps on the computer to set up an Ad Hoc network from your computer. 2. Insert the software disc supplied with the printer into the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 29