Join A Local Wi-Fi Network
By default, Doxie creates its own Wi-Fi network you can join. Optionally, you can configure Doxie to join your home or office network via the Wi-Fi page in the web interface.
When you turn on Doxie's Wi-Fi feature, it'll look for the last local network it joined – if it can't find it nearby (because, perhaps, you're out and about), it'll create its own network so you can still access your scans.
In most cases, joining a network is easy – but Wi-Fi is deceptively complicated, so in the few cases it doesn't work right, check out our detailed troubleshooting information. If you're still having trouble, contact Doxie Customer Care for expert assistance.
Before you start, take note of what Wi-Fi network you're currently connected to, and make sure you know the correct Wi-Fi password. Your Wi-Fi network must meet Doxie's system requirements to be joined.
First, join Doxie's network
- Turn on Doxie by flipping the switch to the on position.
- Turn on Wi-Fi by holding down the Scan button on the control panel for 3 seconds. Wait for the blue LED to light up.
- Join Doxie's direct network from your device. From the Wi-Fi menu, join Doxie_XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is a unique network ID associated with your Doxie).
Next, configure Doxie in the web interface
- Launch Doxie Web Viewer from your browser. Click on the Options tab, and then select Wi-Fi (Note: If you set a password on your scanner, use the username "doxie" and your password to access the interface.)
- The page shows a list of networks in range under Currently Available Networks. If you see your network and it's a standard, non-fancy network, this will be easy – click on the network name, enter the password in the new tab, and click Connect.
If your network is hidden and does not broadcast SSID, click on the red Join a Private Network button at the bottom and enter the SSID and password on the page instead. - Wait up to a couple minutes for Doxie to restart and join your network. The LED will repeat two quick flashes. When the LED returns to a slow white flash, Doxie has completed its search.
Finally, confirm a successful connection
- Use your device's Wi-Fi menu to re-join the same network you just joined Doxie to.
- Open Doxie's web interface again to access the scanner. Note that Doxie will now be under a different IP address assigned by the local network's DHCP server. (How do I find Doxie's IP on my local network?)
How'd it go?
If you're back on your network and you see Doxie on that same network, you're done. Now, when you turn on Doxie's Wi-Fi feature, it'll look for your network as a priority over creating its own.
If it didn't work out – you can't find your network, your scanner didn't join the network, or there's some other issue, let's proceed to troubleshoot.
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