An information processing apparatus includes a memory device that stores a set of instructions, and at least one processor that executes the instructions. When executed, the instructions cause the information processing apparatus to perform operations including effecting control, if operating in a first mode where network settings thereof are performed in cooperation with an external terminal, to activate an access point for wireless communication using an SSID satisfying a predetermined format, and activate a service for accepting settings relating to the network, changing settings relating to the network thereof, at least following the service having received connection information from an external terminal, based on the connection information, and effecting control, if operating in a second mode different from the first mode, to activate an access point using an SSID not satisfying the predetermined format, with the service not accepting connection information from an external device.