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... Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at all your network. Version A ENG Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server and Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g) Ethernet Multi-function Print Server NETWORK USER'S GUIDE Please read FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing...
... Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at all your network. Version A ENG Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server and Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g) Ethernet Multi-function Print Server NETWORK USER'S GUIDE Please read FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing...
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...Network features...3 Network printing...3 Network scanning ...3 Network PC-FAX (Not available for DCP models 3 Network PhotoCapture Center™...3 Management utilities...4 Types of Network Connections...5 Wired network connection example...5 Wireless network connection examples 7 Protocols...8 TCP/IP protocols and functions ...8 Other Protocol ...9 2 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN)....18 Using the control panel to change the print server settings ...
...Network features...3 Network printing...3 Network scanning ...3 Network PC-FAX (Not available for DCP models 3 Network PhotoCapture Center™...3 Management utilities...4 Types of Network Connections...5 Wired network connection example...5 Wireless network connection examples 7 Protocols...8 TCP/IP protocols and functions ...8 Other Protocol ...9 2 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN)....18 Using the control panel to change the print server settings ...
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...395CN and MFC-295CN) 19 Overview...19 Wireless network terms and concepts ...20 SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels 20 Authentication and encryption ...20 Step by step chart for wireless network configuration 22 For Infrastructure mode ...22 For Ad-hoc mode...23 Confirm your network environment...24 ...Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (Infrastructure mode only 26 Configuration using the Brother installer application on the CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine ...27 Configuring your machine for a wireless network 28 Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel 28 Using SES,...
...395CN and MFC-295CN) 19 Overview...19 Wireless network terms and concepts ...20 SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels 20 Authentication and encryption ...20 Step by step chart for wireless network configuration 22 For Infrastructure mode ...22 For Ad-hoc mode...23 Confirm your network environment...24 ...Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (Infrastructure mode only 26 Configuration using the Brother installer application on the CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine ...27 Configuring your machine for a wireless network 28 Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel 28 Using SES,...
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5 Wireless Configuration for Macintosh using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW) 72 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...73 Before configuring the wireless settings 73 Configure ... available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 111 MAC Address ...112 Network I/F (For wireless models, not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 113 WLAN Enable (For MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 113 Restoring the network settings to factory default 114 Printing the Network Configuration List ...
5 Wireless Configuration for Macintosh using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW) 72 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...73 Before configuring the wireless settings 73 Configure ... available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 111 MAC Address ...112 Network I/F (For wireless models, not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 113 WLAN Enable (For MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 113 Restoring the network settings to factory default 114 Printing the Network Configuration List ...
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... only 142 Installation when using Web Services (Windows Vista 143 B Appendix B 144 Print server specifications...144 Wired network (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 144 Wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN 145 Function table and default factory settings 147 Entering Text ...154 For Touchscreen models ...154 For...
... only 142 Installation when using Web Services (Windows Vista 143 B Appendix B 144 Print server specifications...144 Wired network (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW 144 Wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN 145 Function table and default factory settings 147 Entering Text ...154 For Touchscreen models ...154 For...
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...-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN. 3 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are running on a network supporting TCP/IP. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on a 10/100 MB wired or IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print server. 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother machine can be shared...
...-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN. 3 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are running on a network supporting TCP/IP. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on a 10/100 MB wired or IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print server. 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother machine can be shared...
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... not be the best method of connection for the fastest throughput speed. 2 Due to these factors, wireless may want to 1 the network access point (or router) as multi-page documents with minimal obstructions. Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with normal every day... document printing, place the Brother machine as close to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW), or USB for all types of documents and applications. Large objects and ...
... not be the best method of connection for the fastest throughput speed. 2 Due to these factors, wireless may want to 1 the network access point (or router) as multi-page documents with minimal obstructions. Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with normal every day... document printing, place the Brother machine as close to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW), or USB for all types of documents and applications. Large objects and ...
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... drive or a media card inserted into the Brother machine. The software is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For Macintosh, launch any web browser in the Software User's Guide.) 1 PC-Fax Receive is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. Network scanning 1 You can scan documents over...
... drive or a media card inserted into the Brother machine. The software is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For Macintosh, launch any web browser in the Software User's Guide.) 1 PC-Fax Receive is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. Network scanning 1 You can scan documents over...
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... models) 1 The Remote Setup software allows you don't have to configure network settings from any client PC with a web browser that changes color identifying the status of each device. BRAdmin Professional 3 (Windows®) 1 BRAdmin Professional 3 is a utility for initial setup of network connected Brother devices. Introduction Management utilities 1 1 BRAdmin Light 1 BRAdmin Light is a utility...
... models) 1 The Remote Setup software allows you don't have to configure network settings from any client PC with a web browser that changes color identifying the status of each device. BRAdmin Professional 3 (Windows®) 1 BRAdmin Professional 3 is a utility for initial setup of network connected Brother devices. Introduction Management utilities 1 1 BRAdmin Light 1 BRAdmin Light is a utility...
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...1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network printer (your machine) TCP/IP In a smaller network of Network Connections 1 1 Wired network connection example 1 Peer-to-Peer printing using a router, the Gateway address must use the TCP/IP Protocol. The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration. ... data to each device. There is easier to configure than the Network Shared Printing method. (See Network Shared Printing on page 6.) Each computer must be configured on the computers and the Brother machine. 5 Introduction Types of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend...
...1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network printer (your machine) TCP/IP In a smaller network of Network Connections 1 1 Wired network connection example 1 Peer-to-Peer printing using a router, the Gateway address must use the TCP/IP Protocol. The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration. ... data to each device. There is easier to configure than the Network Shared Printing method. (See Network Shared Printing on page 6.) Each computer must be configured on the computers and the Brother machine. 5 Introduction Types of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend...
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... as "Server" or "Print Server" 3 TCP/IP or USB (where available) 4 Network printer (your machine) In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment. The "Server" or the "Print Server" must use the TCP/IP Print Protocol. The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine...
... as "Server" or "Print Server" 3 TCP/IP or USB (where available) 4 Network printer (your machine) In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment. The "Server" or the "Print Server" must use the TCP/IP Print Protocol. The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine...
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... directly with the Ethernet cable Connected to the access point with each other. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point. 1 4 2 3 1 Access point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer communicating with the access point 4 Wired computer which is...
... directly with the Ethernet cable Connected to the access point with each other. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point. 1 4 2 3 1 Access point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer communicating with the access point 4 Wired computer which is...
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.../LPD 1 Commonly used on a network. TCP/IP is in a TCP/IP network. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of protocols used in almost all operating systems such as Internet and E-mail. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS...RARP protocols, please contact your network administrator. Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functions 1 Protocols are available on a TCP/IP network. 8 WINS 1 Windows Internet Name Service is an information providing service for transmitting data on this Brother product. The print server used...
.../LPD 1 Commonly used on a network. TCP/IP is in a TCP/IP network. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of protocols used in almost all operating systems such as Internet and E-mail. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS...RARP protocols, please contact your network administrator. Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functions 1 Protocols are available on a TCP/IP network. 8 WINS 1 Windows Internet Name Service is an information providing service for transmitting data on this Brother product. The print server used...
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...protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon from your model at http://solutions.brother.com to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. Visit the download page for command line...is used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network. 1 1 mDNS 1 mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) TELNET 1 The Brother print server supports TELNET server for your ...
...protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon from your model at http://solutions.brother.com to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. Visit the download page for command line...is used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network. 1 1 mDNS 1 mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) TELNET 1 The Brother print server supports TELNET server for your ...
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....1.2 • 192.168.1.3 10 Each number is not, you must be on the Brother CD-ROM to install the Brother software as your host computers. 2 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) 2 2 Overview 2 Before using TCP/IP protocol. Please follow the instructions in...
....1.2 • 192.168.1.3 10 Each number is not, you must be on the Brother CD-ROM to install the Brother software as your host computers. 2 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) 2 2 Overview 2 Before using TCP/IP protocol. Please follow the instructions in...
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...more information on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using APIPA to configure the IP address on page 139. Subnet mask 2 Subnet masks restrict network communication. Example: Computer1 can communicate with any device that has an IP address that begins with 192.168.1.X. The router knows where...address on page 138 and Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 139. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) How the IP address is assigned to your print server: 2 If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server...
...more information on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using APIPA to configure the IP address on page 139. Subnet mask 2 Subnet masks restrict network communication. Example: Computer1 can communicate with any device that has an IP address that begins with 192.168.1.X. The router knows where...address on page 138 and Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 139. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) How the IP address is assigned to your print server: 2 If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server...
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Step by step chart a Configure the TCP/IP settings. Configure the IP address Configure the subnet mask Configure the gateway b Change ...
Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Step by step chart a Configure the TCP/IP settings. Configure the IP address Configure the subnet mask Configure the gateway b Change ...
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... available as IP address. To set a password. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the IP address and subnet mask 2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your Brother product. This utility is required. Click Control tab, and then click...
... available as IP address. To set a password. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the IP address and subnet mask 2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your Brother product. This utility is required. Click Control tab, and then click...
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) c Double-click the unconfigured device. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC Address on page 112. 14 Windows® 2 Macintosh Note • If the print server is set to its factory default settings (if you don't use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the device will appear as Unconfigured in the BRAdmin Light utility screen. • You can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet Address) from the machine's control panel.
Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) c Double-click the unconfigured device. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC Address on page 112. 14 Windows® 2 Macintosh Note • If the print server is set to its factory default settings (if you don't use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the device will appear as Unconfigured in the BRAdmin Light utility screen. • You can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet Address) from the machine's control panel.
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...f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list. Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using other methods. (See Other ways to set the IP... 95.) Using other methods to configure your machine for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) d Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your machine for a network using the control panel Network menu. (See Control panel setup on page 137.) ...
...f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list. Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using other methods. (See Other ways to set the IP... 95.) Using other methods to configure your machine for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) d Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your machine for a network using the control panel Network menu. (See Control panel setup on page 137.) ...