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12-13-2021 08:04 AM
Hello,
I recently had to change the wifi router at home, hence I had to reinstall the printer (HP Envy 6010) onto my Windows 10 desktop.
HP Smart did it without any issues, but after it was installed, I see that my computer reports the existence of a new wifi network, named DIRECT-27-HP ENVY 6000 SERIES. It goes away when I turn off the printer, so it's not someone in the neighbourhood.
Does anybody know if that is used for anything? Does it pose any kind of security risk? Is it possible to turn it off?
Thanks,
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12-13-2021 08:14 AM
Welcome to the HP Community.
The address indicates a Wi-Fi Direct connection.
Wi-Fi Direct is a direct wireless connection between the printer (using the printer's wireless radio) and the computer.
If you are not using Wi-Fi Direct, that is, your printer is connected using standard Wireless, you can switch off the Wi-Fi Direct on the printer.
Page 28-29
The guide also includes a full explanation of Wi-Fi Direct and standard Wireless.
Lots more information here...
Wireless printing center > Printer Setup > Wi-Fi Direct
HP Printer Support Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
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12-13-2021 08:14 AM
Welcome to the HP Community.
The address indicates a Wi-Fi Direct connection.
Wi-Fi Direct is a direct wireless connection between the printer (using the printer's wireless radio) and the computer.
If you are not using Wi-Fi Direct, that is, your printer is connected using standard Wireless, you can switch off the Wi-Fi Direct on the printer.
Page 28-29
The guide also includes a full explanation of Wi-Fi Direct and standard Wireless.
Lots more information here...
Wireless printing center > Printer Setup > Wi-Fi Direct
HP Printer Support Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
HP ENVY 6010 All-in-One Printer
Thank you for participating in the HP Community.
The Community is a separate wing of the HP website - We are not an HP business group.
Our Community is comprised of volunteers - people who own and use HP devices.
Click Helpful = Yes to say Thank You.
Question / Concern Answered, Click "Accept as Solution"