How to set up Wi-Fi dongle for Star CloudPRNT, WebPRNT, or AirPRNT
By: POSGuys - 4/6/2023

In this guide we'll cover all the steps you need to take to set up a star wireless printer with a USB WI-FI dongle. This is only compatible with printers that are using the [IFBD-HI01x/02x][1]interface card. This setup is not compatible with the [WiFi Dongle 30907200][2] - which is included in newer CloudPRNT printers like the TSP100IV and mC-Print series. [That setup guide can be found here][3].

Supported Printers: [TSP654II][4], [TSP700II][5], [TSP800II][6], [SP700][7]

Supported Interfaces: CloudPRNT, AirPRNT, and WebPRNT with a Wi-Fi dongle

Supported Environments: Any OS

Devices Needed: Host device (Windows, Linux, Mac Computer, iPad/iPhone, Android device), supported Wi-Fi dongle (list at bottom of page)

<h2>Setting Up Wi-Fi dongle</h2>

1) Connect the printer with an Ethernet cable to the network and a supported Wi-Fi dongle to the printer.

2) Perform a self-test by pressing the FEED button while turning the printer ON and holding until it prints.

3) Obtain the IP address of the printer from the bottom of the second page.
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4) Enter the IP address of the printer into your web browser. It will take you to the Star Intelligent Network Utility page of the printer.

5) Click Login and enter Username and Password.

Username: root
        Password: public

6) Select Wireless Connection (under Configuration Menu)
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7) Click [Enter] in the SITE SURVEY to discover the available wireless networks)
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8) After the required wireless network SSID (Network Name) is selected, enter the Security key (wifi password) and click [connect] to join the network.
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9) Click SAVE (under Network Configuration Menu). Durint this stage, do not click the browser’s back button, otherwise, settings will undo.
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10) Select [Save -> Configuration printing -> Restart device], and click [EXECUTE]. Then printer will reboot and print current configuration. 
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11) Please wait approx. 30 seconds, power the printer OFF and perform a self-test again. The new IP address will appear under the wireless network section in the self-test’s 2nd page.

12) Wireless connection status can be confirmed by clicking [Wireless Status] at the left side menu on the web utility as shown below.
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The following list shows the approved Wireless LAN Dongles tested by Star:

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[1]: https://www.starmicronics.com/support/Mannualfolder/HI01X_Setup_Manual.pdf
  [2]: https://posguys.com/Accessories/30907200_1122769
  [3]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/download/SetupSheet_MCW10_en.pdf
  [4]: https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP650II_2547/
  [5]: https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP700II-Series_566/
  [6]: https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP800-Series_567/
  [7]: https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-SP700_805/
  [8]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-EtherNet.jpg
  [9]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-networkutility1.jpg
  [10]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-networkutility2.jpg
  [11]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-networkutility3.jpg
  [12]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-networkutility4.jpg
  [13]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-networkutility5.jpg
  [14]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-networkutility6.jpg
  [15]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifiDongle-networkutility7.jpg
  [16]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/StarWifi-Compat-Donglges.jpg

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