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... about special printing solutions. You can print or view this machine on your network. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for all your one stop resource... for quick and easy reference at all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printing needs.
... about special printing solutions. You can print or view this machine on your network. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for all your one stop resource... for quick and easy reference at all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printing needs.
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... print server settings 16 Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings (Windows 17 Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (Not available for Windows Server® 2003/2008) (Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN).......18 Using the control panel to change the print server settings 18 v
... print server settings 16 Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings (Windows 17 Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (Not available for Windows Server® 2003/2008) (Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN).......18 Using the control panel to change the print server settings 18 v
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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 the ...Not 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...
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 the ...Not 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...
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... driver 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...
... driver 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...
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... for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW. 2 Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN. 3 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are supported by each operating system. To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to configure the print server,... and set up the computers you are running on a 10/100 MB wired or IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print...
... for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW. 2 Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN. 3 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are supported by each operating system. To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to configure the print server,... and set up the computers you are running on a 10/100 MB wired or IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print...
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... speed of documents and applications. Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to 1 the network access point (or router) as possible with mixed text and large graphics, you are... printing large files, such as multi-page documents with minimal obstructions. Due to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...
... speed of documents and applications. Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to 1 the network access point (or router) as possible with mixed text and large graphics, you are... printing large files, such as multi-page documents with minimal obstructions. Due to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...
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... Guide. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for Macintosh in the ...DCP models) 1 You can directly send a PC file as a PC-FAX over your Brother machine). The software is the IP address of the ControlCenter3. For Macintosh, launch any web...connection during the software installation. Introduction Network features Your Brother machine has the following basic network functions. 1 1 Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for a complete description.) Windows® users can...
... Guide. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for Macintosh in the ...DCP models) 1 You can directly send a PC file as a PC-FAX over your Brother machine). The software is the IP address of the ControlCenter3. For Macintosh, launch any web...connection during the software installation. Introduction Network features Your Brother machine has the following basic network functions. 1 1 Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for a complete description.) Windows® users can...
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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 Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network printer (your machine...; 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. If you are using TCP/IP 1 In ...
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 Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network printer (your machine...; 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. If you are using TCP/IP 1 In ...
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... 2 Also known 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 control the printing of computer is connected via a centrally...
... 2 Also known 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 control the printing of computer is connected via a centrally...
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... has a central access point at the heart of the network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 2 1 2 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) 3 Wireless capable... computer communicating with the access point 4 Wired computer which 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) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 Each wireless client...
... has a central access point at the heart of the network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 2 1 2 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) 3 Wireless capable... computer communicating with the access point 4 Wired computer which 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) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 Each wireless client...
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... protocols used in a TCP/IP network. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of rules for transmitting data on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. Note To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please...Name Service is an information providing service for the NetBIOS name resolution by using its DNS name. The print server used printing protocols on this Brother product. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used on a ...
... protocols used in a TCP/IP network. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of rules for transmitting data on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. Note To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please...Name Service is an information providing service for the NetBIOS name resolution by using its DNS name. The print server used printing protocols on this Brother product. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used on a ...
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... Custom Raw Port (Default is Off. SNMP 1 The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network. 1 1 mDNS 1 mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 9 Your Brother machine will be shown with a distinctive icon and the node name. Web Services 1 The Web Services...
... Custom Raw Port (Default is Off. SNMP 1 The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network. 1 1 mDNS 1 mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 9 Your Brother machine will be shown with a distinctive icon and the node name. Web Services 1 The Web Services...
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... connected to use the automatic installer or any of Brother's software tools, you use the Brother installer on the machine itself. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to the print server must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway... address. An IP address consists of numbers that you can also use the machine in the supplied Quick Setup Guide. 2 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...
... connected to use the automatic installer or any of Brother's software tools, you use the Brother installer on the machine itself. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to the print server must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway... address. An IP address consists of numbers that you can also use the machine in the supplied Quick Setup Guide. 2 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...
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...your network (typically a UNIX®/Linux®, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® or Windows Server® 2003/2008 network) the print server will automatically assign an IP address from that there is located at this part of the address. Subnet mask 2 Subnet masks restrict network ...on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using APIPA to an exact destination. For more information on page 139. Configuring your machine for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) How the IP address is a network point that arrives at the gateway. If you may be the Router. If your ...
...your network (typically a UNIX®/Linux®, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® or Windows Server® 2003/2008 network) the print server will automatically assign an IP address from that there is located at this part of the address. Subnet mask 2 Subnet masks restrict network ...on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using APIPA to an exact destination. For more information on page 139. Configuring your machine for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) How the IP address is a network point that arrives at the gateway. If you may be the Router. If your ...
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... i See page 95 i See page 18 i See page 137 2 2 12 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...
... i See page 95 i See page 18 i See page 137 2 2 12 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...
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...1 Programs for new devices automatically. 13 To set a password. How to configure your machine using a firewall function of the Brother network connected devices. It also can print, re-enable them . Click Control tab, and then click Change 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 ...
...1 Programs for new devices automatically. 13 To set a password. How to configure your machine using a firewall function of the Brother network connected devices. It also can print, re-enable them . Click Control tab, and then click Change 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 ...
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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. 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
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... machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using other methods. (See Other ways to set the IP address (for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) d Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for advanced users and administrators)... on page 137.) 15 Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
... machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using other methods. (See Other ways to set the IP address (for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) d Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for advanced users and administrators)... on page 137.) 15 Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
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...that is available as a download from the Control menu. d Enter a password if you have set one. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. e You can now change the print server settings 2 a Start the BRAdmin Light utility. Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista...for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Changing the print server settings 2 Note For wireless network users, you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings. 2 (See Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN)...
...that is available as a download from the Control menu. d Enter a password if you have set one. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. e You can now change the print server settings 2 a Start the BRAdmin Light utility. Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista...for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Changing the print server settings 2 Note For wireless network users, you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings. 2 (See Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN)...
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...® Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to set one. d Enter a password if you are sure that is required. Note • If the print server is your machine for a network with an...utility (from Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3. 1 Programs for , double-click the device you can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet ...
...® Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to set one. d Enter a password if you are sure that is required. Note • If the print server is your machine for a network with an...utility (from Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3. 1 Programs for , double-click the device you can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet ...