How to Configure Wi-Fi for the Print Server When Your Computer Has No Wi-Fi Function

If your computer is connected to the router using a network cable and does not have Wi-Fi capability, you can first use your mobile phone to configure the print server’s Wi-Fi connection.

Method 1: Configure Wi-Fi Using a Mobile Phone

  1. Power on the print server.
  2. Use your mobile phone to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot broadcast by the print server.
  3. Follow the Quick Start Guide to configure the print server and connect it to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
  4. Wait approximately 30–60 seconds for the device to save the settings and reboot.
  5. Check the Cloud indicator light. If it stays solid, the Wi-Fi configuration has been completed successfully.

Method 2: Configure Wi-Fi Through the Web Management Page

If Wi-Fi configuration cannot be completed successfully using your mobile phone, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Connect the Device to Your Computer

  1. Connect the print server directly to your computer using an Ethernet cable.
  2. Ensure the print server is powered on.

Step 2: Access the Management Interface

  1. Open a web browser on your computer.
  2. Enter the following address in the address bar:http://192.168.188.188
  3. Log in using the default password:admin

Step 3: Start the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard

  1. Navigate to Wi-Fi Setup Wizard in the toolbar.
  2. Click the Start button.

Step 4: Select Your Wi-Fi Network

  1. After scanning is complete, select your desired 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network from the search results.Note: Please make sure this Wi-Fi network is on the same local network where your computer and printing devices will be used.

Step 5: Enter the Wi-Fi Password

  1. Enter your Wi-Fi password in the Wi-Fi Key field.
  2. Click Submit.

Step 6: Wait for Configuration to Complete

  1. After submission, the print server will automatically save the settings, reboot, and configure the Wi-Fi connection.
  2. Please allow 30–60 seconds for this process.

Step 7: Verify Successful Connection

  1. Check the Cloud indicator light.
  2. If the Cloud light remains solid, the Wi-Fi configuration was successful.

Step 8: Move the Device to Its Final Location

  1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable if it is no longer needed.
  2. Place the print server where you intend to use it.
  3. Connect the power adapter and wait for the Cloud light to become solid again.
  4. The print server is now ready for use on your Wi-Fi network.

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