Samsung ML-186XW Manual De Usuario

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Wireless networks require higher security, so when an access point is first 

set up, a network name (SSID), the type of security used, and a Network 

Key are created for the network. Locate this information before proceeding 

with the machine installation.

In ready mode, press and hold the 

 (WPS button) for about 15 seconds. 

You can find your machine’s MAC address and IP address.
For example:

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MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78

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IP Address: 192.0.0.192

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WPS PIN NUMBER : 75135772

There are various ways to install the wireless network to connect to the 

machine. You can install a wireless network from the machine’s control 
panel or the computer. For most users, we recommend using the WPS 
(

•

) :  If your machine and an access point (or wireless router) 

support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS), you can easily configure the 
wireless network settings by pressing the WPS (

) button on the 

control panel. (See "Setting a wireless network with the WPS button" on 

page 27).

program provided in the supplied software CD. 

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With a USB cable:  You can simply set up a wireless network using the 

program on the supplied software CD. Only Windows and Macintosh 

operating system are supported (See "Setting a wireless network with 

USB cable" on page 28).

You can also install a wireless network in Printer Settings Utility 

with a USB cable after installing the driver (Windows and 

Macintosh operating systems are supported).

You can install a wireless network with the WPS (

) button. 

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After compleleting the wireless network connection, you need to 

install a machine driver to print from an application.

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See your network administrator, or the person that set up your 

wireless network, for information about your network configuration.

If your machine and an access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi 

Protected Setup™(WPS), you can easily configure the wireless network 
settings by pressing the WPS (

) button on the control panel.

You need to ensure you have the following items ready to use:

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Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi 

Protected Setup™ (WPS).

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Check if your machine supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).

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Networked computer (PIN mode only)

There are two methods to connect your machine to a wireless network 

using the WPS (

) button on the control panel.

The Push Button Configuration (PBC) method allows you to connect 
your machine to a wireless network by pressing both the WPS (

) 

button on the control panel of your machine and the WPS (PBC) button 

on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS)-enabled access point (or wireless 

router) respectively.
The Personal Identification Number (PIN) method helps you connect 

your machine to a wireless network by entering the supplied PIN 

information on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS)-enabled access point 

(or wireless router).
Factory default in your machine is PBC mode, which is recommended 

for a typical wireless network environment.

To connect your machine to the wireless network in PBC mode, follow 

the following steps: 
You need to check the status of the wireless LED.

1. Press and hold the WPS (

) button on the control panel for about 

2 - 4 seconds until the status LED blinks quickly.

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:  The light blinks slowly on wireless LED. The machine 

starts connecting to the wireless network. The LED blinks slowly 

for up to two minutes until you press the PBC button on access 

point (or wireless router).

:  Press the WPS (PBC) button on the access point (or wireless 

router).
The wireless LED blinks in the order below:

:  The light blinks fast on the wireless LED. The machine is 

connecting to the access point (or wireless router). 

:  When the machine is successfully connected to the 

wireless network, the wireless LED light stays on.

To connect your machine to the wireless network, follow the following 

steps: 
You need to check the status of the wireless LED.
1. Print the network configuration report including PIN number must be 

printed. 
In ready mode, press and hold the WPS (

) button on the control 

panel for about 15 seconds. You can find you machine’s PIN 

number.

2. Press and hold the WPS (

) 

button on the control panel for 

more than 4 seconds until the status LED on.

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:  The light blinks slowly on the wireless LED. The machine 

starts connecting to access point (or wireless router).

3. You need to enter eight-digit PIN number within two minutes to the 

computer which is connected to the access point (or wireless router).