Samsung ML-186XW - Manual (Page 33)

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TCP/IP to enter the IP address and other network
configuration values for the machine.
For example:
If computer’s network information is as shown below:
- IP address: 169.254.133.42
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
- Gateway: 169.254.133.0
Then, the machine’s network information should be as
below:
- IP address: 169.254.133. 43
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet
mask.)
- Gateway: 169.254.133.1
16. The wireless network connects according to the network
configuration.
17. When the wireless network setting is completed, disconnect the USB
cable between the computer and machine.
18. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
After the installation is finished, click on Quit or Restart.
Completing the installation
After you have installed your Samsung wireless network printer, print
another copy of the Network Configuration Report and keep it for future
reference. You are now ready to use your new Samsung wireless printer on
your network.
If the wireless network seems to not be working, set all the network
setting to the factory defaults and try again (See "Restoring factory
default settings using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 33).
Restoring factory default settings using
SyncThru™ Web Service
1. Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox and
enter your machine’s new IP address in the browser window.
For example,
2. Click Go to access the SyncThru™ Web Service.
3. Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website.
A log-in page appears.
4. Type in the ID and Password then click Login.
If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service, type in the
below default ID and password.
• ID: admin
• Password: sec00000
5. When the SyncThru™ Web Service window opens, click Settings >
Network Settings > Restore Default.
6. Click Clear for network.
7. Turn off and restart machine to apply settings.
Troubleshooting
Solving problems that might occur during setting up
the wireless setting and installing the machine driver
Printers Not Found
• Your machine may not be turned on. Turn on your computer and the
machine.
• USB cable is not connected between your computer and machine.
Connect machine to your computer using the USB cable.
• The machine does not support a wireless network. Check the
machine's user's guide included on the software CD supplied with
your machine and prepare a wireless network machine.
Connecting Failure - Not Found SSID
• The machine is unable to search the network name (SSID) you have
selected or entered. Check the network name (SSID) on your access
point and try connecting again.
• Your access point is not turned on. Turn on your access point.
Connecting Failure - Invalid Security
• You configured security incorrectly. Check the configured security on
your access point and machine.
Connecting Failure - General Connection Error
• Your computer is not receiving a signal from your machine. Check
the USB cable and your machine’s power.
PC Connection Error
• The configured network address is unable to connect between your
computer and machine.
- For a DHCP network environment
The print receives the IP address automatically (DHCP) when
computer is configured to DHCP.
- For a Static network environment
The machine uses the static address when the computer is
configured to static address.
For example:
If computer’s network information is as shown below:
- IP address: 169.254.133.42
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
- Gateway: 169.254.133.0
Then, the machine’s network information should be as below:
- IP address: 169.254.133. 43
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet
mask.)
- Gateway: 169.254.133.1
Solving other problems
If problems occur while using the machine on a network, check the
following:
For information on the access point (or wireless router), refer to its
own user's guide.
• Your computer, access point (or wireless router), or machine may not be
turned on.
• Check the wireless reception around the machine. If the reception is far
from the machine or there is an obstacle, you might have difficulty
receiving the signal.