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Rickles

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#293629 3-Feb-2022 17:02
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I recently installed a new printer, and set up etc all went find and dandy.

 

It is currently set for wifi access, and I note that the device also shows up as a 'wifi connection' when computer/laptop wifi is turned on.

 

Can one actually connect to this 'connection', or is merely a phantom for the printer to show it is wifi capable?  More importantly, what on earth is the Network Security Key/Password .... it appears to have been automatically assigned one.


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  #2861378 3-Feb-2022 17:33
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What brand and model?

 

 

 

edit: it is most likely Wifi Direct/Airprint for printing from Mobiles




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  #2861387 3-Feb-2022 17:51
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     >What brand and model?<

 

HP LaserJet MFP M234

 

Yeah, I wondered about using mobiles, tablets etc .... does that mean they connect using my wifi network or to the printer's wifi connection?

 

In any case, what's the Password because I never assigned it one?


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  #2861389 3-Feb-2022 17:55
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RTFM





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  #2861391 3-Feb-2022 18:10
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Rickles:

 

     >What brand and model?<

 

HP LaserJet MFP M234

 

Yeah, I wondered about using mobiles, tablets etc .... does that mean they connect using my wifi network or to the printer's wifi connection?

 

In any case, what's the Password because I never assigned it one?

 

 

its all in the manual


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  #2861393 3-Feb-2022 18:14
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RTFM says print a Configuration Report, which i did.

 

The Printer PIN doesn't work.


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  #2861398 3-Feb-2022 18:24
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OK, found it now, so thanks to the above, albeit curt, responses.


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