Yes, you can use both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct simultaneously.
Yes, you can use both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct simultaneously.
Connect your printer to Wi-Fi directly, but you're experiencing issues where your PC is also on the same network. If you try to connect the printer via Wi-Fi directly, you might lose internet access on your PC. In Windows 11, ensure both devices are properly set up and try connecting the printer through its own network if needed.
WiFi Direct restricts direct connections to just two devices per network. Because antennas support only one link at once, this behavior is typical. The issue with connecting a printer directly via Ethernet or a print server isn’t new. This approach would be straightforward and eliminate reliance on WiFi Direct entirely. You might also try using an additional wireless adapter for the printer to handle those connections.
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The printer is linked to the network, and you’re connecting directly to it via the printer. There’s another device blocking the path, yet a link is established. Is your system exposed to risks, such as using an outdated operating system?