{"id":3245,"date":"2024-02-07T03:46:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T03:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wirelessdynamics.co.nz\/go\/?p=3245"},"modified":"2024-02-07T04:01:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T04:01:00","slug":"direct-wireless-printers-wifi-friend-or-foe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wirelessdynamics.co.nz\/go\/direct-wireless-printers-wifi-friend-or-foe\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct Wireless Printers: WiFi friend or foe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-3245\" data-postid=\"3245\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-3245 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bepu993 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ob6d994 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_z1fd557   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Let&#8217;s dive into the world of WiFi printers \u2013 those sleek gadgets that promise convenience but might secretly be causing chaos in your network. If you&#8217;ve noticed sluggish WiFi lately, your new printer could be the culprit. Let&#8217;s break it down.<\/p>\n<h2>WiFi Printing vs Direct Wireless Printing: <br>What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n<p>Printers nowadays boast wireless printing options, freeing you from cable clutter. But not all wireless prints are equal.\u00a0 <strong>WiFi printing<\/strong> allows you to send documents effortlessly from any device, to a printer connected on the same WiFi network. <strong>Direct Wireless printing<\/strong> uses the same technology but connects directly from your printer to your device (without involving your WiFi network).\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>The pro&#8217;s and con&#8217;s of Direct Wireless Printing<\/h2>\n<p>While direct wireless printing is useful for printing without the need for an internet connection, it can turn into a nightmare for your home WiFi network.<\/p>\n<p>When your printer and device create their private link, they often compete for the same bandwidth frequency as your WiFi network, interrupting other connections along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially your printer and router can end up in a shouting match to see who gets to talk to your device first, ending up in slow WiFi all around.<\/p>\n<h2>The Fix: Printer Settings Check<\/h2>\n<p>While the direct wireless feature is needed for setting up your new printer, some printers have a pesky habit of keeping their direct wireless function on, even when it&#8217;s not needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fear not, though \u2013 fixing this issue is a breeze. 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If you've noticed sluggish WiFi lately, your new printer could be the culprit. Let's break it down.<\/p> <h2>WiFi Printing vs Direct Wireless Printing: <br>What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2> <p>Printers nowadays boast wireless printing options, freeing you from cable clutter. But not all wireless prints are equal.\u00a0 <strong>WiFi printing<\/strong> allows you to send documents effortlessly from any device, to a printer connected on the same WiFi network. <strong>Direct Wireless printing<\/strong> uses the same technology but connects directly from your printer to your device (without involving your WiFi network).\u00a0<\/p> <h2>The pro's and con's of Direct Wireless Printing<\/h2> <p>While direct wireless printing is useful for printing without the need for an internet connection, it can turn into a nightmare for your home WiFi network.<\/p> <p>When your printer and device create their private link, they often compete for the same bandwidth frequency as your WiFi network, interrupting other connections along the way.<\/p> <p>Essentially your printer and router can end up in a shouting match to see who gets to talk to your device first, ending up in slow WiFi all around.<\/p> <h2>The Fix: Printer Settings Check<\/h2> <p>While the direct wireless feature is needed for setting up your new printer, some printers have a pesky habit of keeping their direct wireless function on, even when it's not needed.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Fear not, though \u2013 fixing this issue is a breeze. 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