# Assigning a Static IP Address

Assigning a Static IP Address gives your printer a fixed network address, ensuring it doesn't change each time the device or router restarts. This allows the POS system to consistently detect the printer.

## How to Assign a Static IP Address

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### Connect the Printer to the  Internet

Connect the printer to the internet either via ethernet cable or via Wi-Fi. Verify that the blue light on the cloud icon is on to confirm internet connectivity.

See these steps to connect it to Wi-Fi: [sunmi-cloud-printer-configuration](https://docs.bossithq.com/kitchen-printers/sunmi-cloud-printer-configuration "mention")

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### Obtain Printer Information

At the back of the device, there is a button. **Press it twice.** This generates a receipt containing network information.

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### Go to the Device Page

On the Network Page that printed out, get the IP details.

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It will be under \[LAN] if you're using ethernet cable, and it will be under \[Wi-Fi] if you're connected via Wi-Fi.
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Type this IP address on a browser to access the device page.

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The device you're using must also be connected to the same network.
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### Log In on the Page

Once you enter the IP address, you will be redirected to a page asking you to log in. Just click Log In.

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Initial password is empty, you can log in directly.
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### Enter Network Information

From the Navigation Bar on the left, click on **Ethernet** if you're connected via ethernet cable or **Wi-Fi** if you're connected via Wi-Fi. Enter the details (IP, SubnetMask, GateWay) from the printed Network Page.

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### Carry Out Another Network Page Print from the Printer

Press the button at the back of the printer twice again to print out the network page. A section that says \[LAN Fixed] or \[Wi-Fi Fixed] would confirm that the printer has been assigned a fixed IP.

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