802.11 Wireless vs WiFi Direct?

[Hal8]

I will be getting a new router/modem. Looking at current network config shows details for both "802.11 Wireless" and "Wi-Fi Direct". What is the difference between these 2 kinds of wireless connectivity?

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Hal8 

Your User Guide provides a pretty good explanation of the Wireless options for your printer.

Chapter 8, Network setup - starting on Page 114

Essentially,

WiFi Direct is a wireless connection between your printer and your computer without the use of a router.

HP Wireless Direct is a less secure option of the "direct" printer > computer connection (password optional).

HP Wireless Printers - Printing with HP Wireless Direct

and

Wireless Printing Center - Wi-Fi Direc and HP wireless direct

Standard Wireless connects your devices to your router and the network it provides in your home / office.

More information (documents) about your network and Wireless here:

How to > Topic Wireless, Networking & Internet > Subject list Wireless Connections & Networking

Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

HP ENVY Photo 7858 All-in-One Printer

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