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... settings...50 5 Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 58 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...58 Before configuring the wireless settings 58 Configure the wireless settings...59 Configuration using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu (One-Push method 65 Before configuring the wireless settings 65...
... settings...50 5 Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 58 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...58 Before configuring the wireless settings 58 Configure the wireless settings...59 Configuration using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu (One-Push method 65 Before configuring the wireless settings 65...
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... MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 122 Network I/F (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN 123 LDAP (For MFC-6890CDW)...123 Restoring the network settings to factory default 124 Printing the Network Configuration List 125 7 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only) 126 Overview...126 Connection methods...126 Peer-to-Peer ...126 Network Shared ...127 How to install...
... MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 122 Network I/F (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN 123 LDAP (For MFC-6890CDW)...123 Restoring the network settings to factory default 124 Printing the Network Configuration List 125 7 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only) 126 Overview...126 Connection methods...126 Peer-to-Peer ...126 Network Shared ...127 How to install...
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... Professional (For Windows 138 LDAP operation using the control panel 140 11 Internet fax and Scan to E-mail (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 141 Internet fax overview...141 Getting connected ...141 Control panel key functions ...142 Sending an Internet fax ...143... network machine securely using BRAdmin Professional (for Windows 154 13 Troubleshooting 155 Overview...155 General problems ...155 Network print software installation problems 157 Printing problems...159 Scanning and PC Fax problems ...160 Wireless network troubleshooting...162 Wireless setup problems ...162 Wireless ...
... Professional (For Windows 138 LDAP operation using the control panel 140 11 Internet fax and Scan to E-mail (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 141 Internet fax overview...141 Getting connected ...141 Control panel key functions ...142 Sending an Internet fax ...143... network machine securely using BRAdmin Professional (for Windows 154 13 Troubleshooting 155 Overview...155 General problems ...155 Network print software installation problems 157 Printing problems...159 Scanning and PC Fax problems ...160 Wireless network troubleshooting...162 Wireless setup problems ...162 Wireless ...
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...ARP to configure the IP address 167 Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address 168 Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only 169 Installation when using Web Services (For Windows Vista® users 170 B Appendix B 171 Print server... specifications...171 Ethernet wired network...171 Ethernet wireless network ...172 Function table and default factory settings 174 Entering Text ...179 For Touchscreen models ...179 For MFC models...180...
...ARP to configure the IP address 167 Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address 168 Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only 169 Installation when using Web Services (For Windows Vista® users 170 B Appendix B 171 Print server... specifications...171 Ethernet wired network...171 Ethernet wireless network ...172 Function table and default factory settings 174 Entering Text ...179 For Touchscreen models ...179 For MFC models...180...
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... which FTP is available and enter FTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for Windows® 2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition... all types 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 photos on glossy paper or multi-page documents with minimal obstructions...
... which FTP is available and enter FTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for Windows® 2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition... all types 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 photos on glossy paper or multi-page documents with minimal obstructions...
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... install the printer driver. BRAdmin Professional has additional features from our web site The Brother Solutions Center. (http://solutions.brother.com) 3 This utility can search for Windows® 2000/XP and Windows Vista® and Mac OS® X 10.2.4 (or greater) computers. For MFC-5890CN... or greater) computer. (See Remote Setup in the Software User's Guide.) Internet Fax/Scan to install it again. If you have to E-mail Server (MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW: standard, MFC-5890CN: available as IP address. Web BRAdmin (for Windows®) 1 Web BRAdmin is a server based...
... install the printer driver. BRAdmin Professional has additional features from our web site The Brother Solutions Center. (http://solutions.brother.com) 3 This utility can search for Windows® 2000/XP and Windows Vista® and Mac OS® X 10.2.4 (or greater) computers. For MFC-5890CN... or greater) computer. (See Remote Setup in the Software User's Guide.) Internet Fax/Scan to install it again. If you have to E-mail Server (MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW: standard, MFC-5890CN: available as IP address. Web BRAdmin (for Windows®) 1 Web BRAdmin is a server based...
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... Services 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon from the Network folder. (See Installation when using the BRAdmin Professional utility software. For more information on the ...brother.com. FTP client (For MFC-5890CN, MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 1 The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows the Brother machine to scan black and white or color documents directly to download BRAdmin Professional. 8 IPv6 (For MFC-5490CN, MFC-5890CN, MFC-6490CW, DCP-6690CW and MFC-6890CDW) 1 Your brother...
... Services 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon from the Network folder. (See Installation when using the BRAdmin Professional utility software. For more information on the ...brother.com. FTP client (For MFC-5890CN, MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 1 The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows the Brother machine to scan black and white or color documents directly to download BRAdmin Professional. 8 IPv6 (For MFC-5490CN, MFC-5890CN, MFC-6490CW, DCP-6690CW and MFC-6890CDW) 1 Your brother...
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...learn the basic steps required to configure its IP address and subnet mask. If it is a series of numbers that you use the Brother installer on the same logical network as this chapter, you will guide you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. Note ...If you must install the Brother software and also configure the appropriate TCP/IP network settings on page 76. Please follow the instructions in a networked TCP/IP environment,...
...learn the basic steps required to configure its IP address and subnet mask. If it is a series of numbers that you use the Brother installer on the same logical network as this chapter, you will guide you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. Note ...If you must install the Brother software and also configure the appropriate TCP/IP network settings on page 76. Please follow the instructions in a networked TCP/IP environment,...
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...one connection method can be used at a time. 18 By using this chapter for more details on how to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer, or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be the best method of connection for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN...) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to install the network software and drivers into the operating system ...
...one connection method can be used at a time. 18 By using this chapter for more details on how to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer, or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be the best method of connection for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN...) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to install the network software and drivers into the operating system ...
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...page 58.) For Windows® (See page 45.) For Macintosh® (See page 65.) Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed. 21 Configuring your network environment. (See page 23.) ...; Using the Brother installer application Temporarily using a network cable Using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu c Configure your machine for wireless network configuration 3 For Infrastructure mode a Confirm your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Step by...
...page 58.) For Windows® (See page 45.) For Macintosh® (See page 65.) Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed. 21 Configuring your network environment. (See page 23.) ...; Using the Brother installer application Temporarily using a network cable Using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu c Configure your machine for wireless network configuration 3 For Infrastructure mode a Confirm your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Step by...
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... (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) For Ad-hoc mode 3 a Confirm your network environment. (See page 23.) Ad-hoc mode Connected to a computer with an access point 3 b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the Brother installer application c Configure your...
... (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) For Ad-hoc mode 3 a Confirm your network environment. (See page 23.) Ad-hoc mode Connected to a computer with an access point 3 b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the Brother installer application c Configure your...
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...The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. 3 Configuration using the Brother installer application. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation. (See Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel menu, using the PIN Method.../AOSS control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network; Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Confirm your wireless network setup method 3 There are four methods to configure your machine for a wireless network on page 31.) ...
...The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. 3 Configuration using the Brother installer application. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation. (See Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel menu, using the PIN Method.../AOSS control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network; Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Confirm your wireless network setup method 3 There are four methods to configure your machine for a wireless network on page 31.) ...
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... Hub or Router to the Brother machine using an Ethernet cable (B), this installation. (See Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN 3 and MFC-5890CN) on page 38 or Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Configuration using the Brother installer application on the CD-ROM...
... Hub or Router to the Brother machine using an Ethernet cable (B), this installation. (See Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN 3 and MFC-5890CN) on page 38 or Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Configuration using the Brother installer application on the CD-ROM...
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...the Setup Wizard function. See to the steps below for a wireless network 3 IMPORTANT • If you are going to connect your Brother machine to accept the change . c Press Menu. Press OK. f Press a or b to choose Network. Record the current wireless...network LAN settings before you proceed with this installation. 3 • If you have previously configured the wireless settings of your access point or wireless router. Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Configuring your machine for further information. ...
...the Setup Wizard function. See to the steps below for a wireless network 3 IMPORTANT • If you are going to connect your Brother machine to accept the change . c Press Menu. Press OK. f Press a or b to choose Network. Record the current wireless...network LAN settings before you proceed with this installation. 3 • If you have previously configured the wireless settings of your access point or wireless router. Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Configuring your machine for further information. ...
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... the machine finds more than one network use a or b key to choose your network and display a list of your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM menu. If your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) (For Windows®) You have...
... the machine finds more than one network use a or b key to choose your network and display a list of your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM menu. If your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) (For Windows®) You have...
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... Text 3 on page 162.) u Press . (For Windows®) You have chosen. Press OK. Go to r. (For information how to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Start Here OSX from the CD-ROM menu. (For Macintosh®) You have completed the...ROM menu. 30 If you have completed the wireless network setup. If you chose the key which shows go to continue installing drivers and software necessary for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) m Choose and press the key option KEY1:, KEY2:, KEY3:, KEY4:. If you chose a blank key, go to r....
... Text 3 on page 162.) u Press . (For Windows®) You have chosen. Press OK. Go to r. (For information how to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Start Here OSX from the CD-ROM menu. (For Macintosh®) You have completed the...ROM menu. 30 If you have completed the wireless network setup. If you chose the key which shows go to continue installing drivers and software necessary for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) m Choose and press the key option KEY1:, KEY2:, KEY3:, KEY4:. If you chose a blank key, go to r....
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... and MFC-5890CN) h If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to the access point. - If the same message is shown after the LCD shows 2 If the same message continues, Connecting SES, Connecting WPS or reset the machine back to continue installing drivers and ..., a session 3 overlap was detected. i Press OK. (For Windows®) You have completed the wireless network setup. Make sure that only one router or access point has SecureEasySetup™, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ mode or AOSS™ mode enabled and try starting from e again...
... and MFC-5890CN) h If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to the access point. - If the same message is shown after the LCD shows 2 If the same message continues, Connecting SES, Connecting WPS or reset the machine back to continue installing drivers and ..., a session 3 overlap was detected. i Press OK. (For Windows®) You have completed the wireless network setup. Make sure that only one router or access point has SecureEasySetup™, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ mode or AOSS™ mode enabled and try starting from e again...
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...shows 2 If the same message continues, Connecting SES, Connecting WPS or reset the machine back to continue installing drivers and software necessary for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) LCD messages when using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu LCD shows Setting WLAN Connecting SES Connecting WPS... (Not available for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM menu. (For Macintosh®) You have completed the wireless network setup. Check that only one router or access point has SecureEasySetup™, the Wi...
...shows 2 If the same message continues, Connecting SES, Connecting WPS or reset the machine back to continue installing drivers and software necessary for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) LCD messages when using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu LCD shows Setting WLAN Connecting SES Connecting WPS... (Not available for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM menu. (For Macintosh®) You have completed the wireless network setup. Check that only one router or access point has SecureEasySetup™, the Wi...
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...Failed, the machine has not successfully connected to your router or access point. Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 1 Click and then Network. 2 Click Add a wireless device. 3 Choose your machine and click Next. 4 Input the PIN... from the printed page and then click Next. 3 5 Choose your network that you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for 5 minutes....
...Failed, the machine has not successfully connected to your router or access point. Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 1 Click and then Network. 2 Click Add a wireless device. 3 Choose your machine and click Next. 4 Input the PIN... from the printed page and then click Next. 3 5 Choose your network that you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for 5 minutes....
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... setup. h If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to continue installing drivers and software necessary for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 38 and Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 58. 37 You can now use a Windows Vista® computer as...
... setup. h If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to continue installing drivers and software necessary for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 38 and Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 58. 37 You can now use a Windows Vista® computer as...