Samsung ML-186XW User Manual

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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:

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IP address: 169.254.133.42

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Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

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Gateway: 169.254.133.0

Then, the machine’s network information should be as 

below:

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IP address: 169.254.133. 43

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Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet 

mask.)

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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.

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).

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.

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ID:  admin 

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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.

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Your machine may not be turned on. Turn on your computer and the 

machine.

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USB cable is not connected between your computer and machine. 

Connect machine to your computer using the USB cable.

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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.

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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. 

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Your access point is not turned on. Turn on your access point.

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You configured security incorrectly. Check the configured security on 

your access point and machine.

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Your computer is not receiving a signal from your machine. Check 

the USB cable and your machine’s power.

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The configured network address is unable to connect between your 

computer and machine.

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For a DHCP network environment
The print receives the IP address automatically (DHCP) when 

computer is configured to DHCP.

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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:

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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

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. 

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Your computer, access point (or wireless router), or machine may not be 

turned on.

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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.