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How to manually assign an IP Address on TSP100IIIW with Windows

Application Note Number: 281

Introduction This application note shows how to manually assign an IP Address on TSP100IIIW with Windows OS. Supported Printers: TSP100IIIW Supported Interfaces: Wireless Supported Environments: Windows 10 (32bit/64bit), Window 8.1 (32bit/64bit), Windows 8 (32bit/64bit), Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)

Table of Contents I. Connecting/Setting TSP100IIIW on Windows (Except Windows 7) ……………………………………………………………………Page 1 II. Connecting/Setting TSP100IIIW on Windows 7………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Page 12

I. Connecting/Setting TSP100IIIW on Windows (Except Windows 7) 1. Check MAC Address of printer. This is accomplished by pressing the feed button while turning the power

on. Let go of the feed button once it start to print.

Note: The SSID is “TSP100III-XXXXXX” (XXXXX indicated the last 6 digits of the Mac Address)

2. Confirm the printer has a ready LED light of solid blue.

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3. Open Control Panel

4. Click on View network status

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5. Click on Set up a new connection or network

6. Click on Manually connect to a wireless network then click on Next.

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7. Fill out the following then click on Next. 1. Network name: Type the TSP100III-XXXXXX (XXXXX indicated the last 6 digits of the Mac Address for the

self-test print which was done on Step 1) 2. Security type: Select No Authentication(Open) 3. No check mark for Star this connection automatically

8. A window will appear confirming the connection was successfully. Click on Close.

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9. Open the CMD Prompt program. (By typing “cmd” in the search bar below)

10. Type the following in the Command Prompt and enter on the keyboard:

netsh wlan set profileparameter TSP100III-XXXXX connectiontype=ibss

For TSP100III-XXXXXX (XXXXX indicated the last 6 digits of the Mac Address for the self-test print which was done on Step 1)

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11. The following message will appear stating that it was able to update successfully.

12. Type the following in the Command Prompt and enter on the keyboard:

netsh wlan connect TSP100III-XXXXX

For TSP100III-XXXXXX (XXXXX indicated the last 6 digits of the Mac Address for the self-test print which was done on Step 1)

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13. The following message will appear stating that it was able to connect successfully.

14. The device is now connected. NOTE: It will take some time (about 1 minute) until connection is confirmed.

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15. Open a browser (E.G. Internet Explorer) and type 169.254.1.1 into the address bar and the Web Configuration page will appear.

16. Locate the main menu on the left side and click on Login.

17. It will prompt for authentication so please type the following and click on Log In: The default login and password:

User Name: root

Password: public

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18. The following message will be displayed when using the default password. So select OK to change the password or select cancel to not change the password. NOTE: For security purposes, it is recommended to change the password when using the printer.

19. On the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen:

1. Click on WLAN Settings 2. Enter SSID, Security, and Security Key 3. Click on Submit

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20. A screen where you can check and save the entered details will appear. Do Not Execute “Save” at this time and proceed to the next step.

21. On the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen:

4. Click on IP Parameter 5. Select Static 6. Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway 7. Click on Submit

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22. A screen where you click and save the entered details will appear.

23. On the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen:

8. Click on Save 9. Select Save -> Configuration Printing -> Restart device 10. Click on Execute

24. When the printer setting is completed the printer will print out a self-test page. The connection is disconnected.

25. Congratulations! You have successfully assigned an IP Address to the TSP100IIIW on Windows.

NOTE: If the Printer’s Driver is not installed, then please reference this application note FAQ ID 283: How

to install the TSP100 Windows Driver.

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II. Connecting/Setting TSP100IIIW on Windows 7 1. Check MAC Address of printer. This is accomplished by pressing the feed button while turning the

power on. Let go of the feed button once it start to print.

Note: The SSID is “TSP100III-XXXXXX” (XXXXX indicated the last 6 digits of the Mac Address)

2. Confirm the printer has a ready LED light of solid blue.

3. Connect the PC to the printer.

1. Click on the network icon 2. Select the device (E.G. TSP100III-XXXXXX) 3. Click on Connect

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4. The device is now connected. NOTE: It will take some time (about 1 minute) until the connection is confirmed.

5. Open a browser (E.G. Internet Explorer) and type 169.254.1.1 into the address bar and the Web

Configuration page will appear.

6. Locate the main menu on the left side and click on Login.

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7. It will prompt for authentication so please type the following and click on Log In: The default login and password:

User Name: root

Password: public

8. The following message will be displayed when using the default password. So select OK to change the password or select cancel to not change the password.

NOTE: For security purposes, it is recommended to change the password when using the printer.

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9. On the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen: 4. Click on WLAN Settings 5. Enter SSID, Security, and Security Key 6. Click on Submit

10. A screen where you can check and save the entered details will appear. Do Not Execute “Save” at this

time and proceed to the next step.

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11. On the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen: 11. Click on IP Parameter 12. Select Static 13. Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway 14. Click on Submit

12. A screen where you click and save the entered details will appear.

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13. On the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen: 15. Click on Save 16. Select Save -> Configuration Printing -> Restart device 17. Click on Execute

14. When the printer setting is completed the printer will print out a self-test page. The connection is disconnected.

15. Congratulations! You have successfully assigned an IP Address to the TSP100IIIW on Windows.

NOTE: If the Printer’s Driver is not installed, then please reference this application note FAQ ID 283: How to install the TSP100 Windows Driver.

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