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... the Network Glossary. You can also find basic information about special printing solutions from the Brother Solutions Center. To find supported protocol information and detailed troubleshooting tips. Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server and Wireless Ethernet Multi-function Print Server NETWORK USER'S GUIDE This Network User's Guide provides useful...
... the Network Glossary. You can also find basic information about special printing solutions from the Brother Solutions Center. To find supported protocol information and detailed troubleshooting tips. Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server and Wireless Ethernet Multi-function Print Server NETWORK USER'S GUIDE This Network User's Guide provides useful...
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...of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. i Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for use this User's Guide: IMPORTANT... how you should respond to the publication. ©2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. Definitions of notes We use the following icons throughout this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that may result in damage to...
...of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. i Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for use this User's Guide: IMPORTANT... how you should respond to the publication. ©2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. Definitions of notes We use the following icons throughout this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that may result in damage to...
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... (Recommended)...12 Configuration using the machine's control panel Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network machine ...12 Configuration using the Brother installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine ...13 Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (...the control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network ...15 Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel 15 Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast 16 Using the Brother automatic installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure ...
... (Recommended)...12 Configuration using the machine's control panel Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network machine ...12 Configuration using the Brother installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine ...13 Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (...the control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network ...15 Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel 15 Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast 16 Using the Brother automatic installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure ...
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1 Introduction 1 1 Network features 1 Your Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can be used at a time. 1 The following chart shows what network features and connections are running on the operating system you are supported by each operating system. Note Although the Brother machine can be shared on a 10/100 MB wired or IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on a network supporting TCP/IP.
1 Introduction 1 1 Network features 1 Your Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can be used at a time. 1 The following chart shows what network features and connections are running on the operating system you are supported by each operating system. Note Although the Brother machine can be shared on a 10/100 MB wired or IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on a network supporting TCP/IP.
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..., you may not be the best method of connection for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be used at a time. • Before configuring wireless settings, you can affect the data transfer speed of documents and applications. Note • To achieve optimum... results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a ...
..., you may not be the best method of connection for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be used at a time. • Before configuring wireless settings, you can affect the data transfer speed of documents and applications. Note • To achieve optimum... results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a ...
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... computer without a WLAN access point/router b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 12.) Using the WPS/AOSS™ control panel menu (Recommended) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel Using the Brother installer application Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using WPS/AOSS™, a USB or...
... computer without a WLAN access point/router b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 12.) Using the WPS/AOSS™ control panel menu (Recommended) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel Using the Brother installer application Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using WPS/AOSS™, a USB or...
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... without or a WLAN access point/router Connected to a computer with a WLAN access point/router 3 b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 12.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the Brother installer application c Configure your network environment. (See page 11.) Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode See...
... without or a WLAN access point/router Connected to a computer with a WLAN access point/router 3 b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 12.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the Brother installer application c Configure your network environment. (See page 11.) Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode See...
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...Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable) connected to the WLAN access point/router with an Ethernet cable Connected to the WLAN access point/router 4 Wired computer (which is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 1 2 1 Wireless network machine (your machine) 3 Wireless...computer as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported access point. 2 Wireless network machine (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer Note We do not guarantee the wireless network connection with Windows Server® products in the network (...
...Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable) connected to the WLAN access point/router with an Ethernet cable Connected to the WLAN access point/router 4 Wired computer (which is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 1 2 1 Wireless network machine (your machine) 3 Wireless...computer as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported access point. 2 Wireless network machine (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer Note We do not guarantee the wireless network connection with Windows Server® products in the network (...
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... machine's control panel Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network machine 3 You can easily connect your Brother machine to configure your wireless network settings if your wireless network machine. Configuring your machine for a wireless network Confirm your wireless network setup method 3 There are four methods to configure your wireless network settings. Use the WPS/AOSS™ from...
... machine's control panel Setup Wizard to configure your wireless network machine 3 You can easily connect your Brother machine to configure your wireless network settings if your wireless network machine. Configuring your machine for a wireless network Confirm your wireless network setup method 3 There are four methods to configure your wireless network settings. Use the WPS/AOSS™ from...
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...USB or network cable 3 You can temporarily use a USB cable or network cable when you configure your Brother machine in this installation. 3 Configuration using the Automatic Wireless mode 3 If your WLAN access point/router (A) supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC 1) or ...;, you can configure the machine easily without knowing your wireless network settings using the Brother installer application. A 1 You can configure the wireless settings of the machine using a USB cable temporarily connected to configure your wireless network machine 3 You can remotely configure the machine from...
...USB or network cable 3 You can temporarily use a USB cable or network cable when you configure your Brother machine in this installation. 3 Configuration using the Automatic Wireless mode 3 If your WLAN access point/router (A) supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC 1) or ...;, you can configure the machine easily without knowing your wireless network settings using the Brother installer application. A 1 You can configure the wireless settings of the machine using a USB cable temporarily connected to configure your wireless network machine 3 You can remotely configure the machine from...
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...the machine from a computer on the network. A Connection when another device (C), such as a computer is a device that manages the wireless LAN. 14 You can also configure using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connection when the WLAN access point/router (A) ...doubles as a Registrar 1. A C 1 The Registrar is used as a Registrar 1. Configuring your machine for a wireless network If there is an Ethernet Hub or Router in the same network as the WLAN access point (A) of your WLAN access point/router...
...the machine from a computer on the network. A Connection when another device (C), such as a computer is a device that manages the wireless LAN. 14 You can also configure using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connection when the WLAN access point/router (A) ...doubles as a Registrar 1. A C 1 The Registrar is used as a Registrar 1. Configuring your machine for a wireless network If there is an Ethernet Hub or Router in the same network as the WLAN access point (A) of your WLAN access point/router...
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... menu to configure your machine for a wireless network 3 If your Brother machine by using the Setup Wizard function. This is located in the Network menu on the machine's control panel. If you are configuring your machine for a smaller wireless network, such as your home environment:... automatically. You must know your wireless network settings before you 3 proceed with this installation. • If you have previously configured the wireless settings of Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 16. If you are going to connect your Brother machine to your network, we ...
... menu to configure your machine for a wireless network 3 If your Brother machine by using the Setup Wizard function. This is located in the Network menu on the machine's control panel. If you are configuring your machine for a smaller wireless network, such as your home environment:... automatically. You must know your wireless network settings before you 3 proceed with this installation. • If you have previously configured the wireless settings of Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 16. If you are going to connect your Brother machine to your network, we ...
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.... SSID (Network Name): 3 Communication Mode Infrastructure Authentication method Open system Shared key WPA/WPA2-PSK Ad-hoc Open system 1 TKIP is supported for a wireless network Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast 3 a Before configuring your machine we recommend you continue with the configuration. c Press a or ... key 12345678 Note If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Press OK. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. f When Network I/F switched to Wireless. Check and record the current...
.... SSID (Network Name): 3 Communication Mode Infrastructure Authentication method Open system Shared key WPA/WPA2-PSK Ad-hoc Open system 1 TKIP is supported for a wireless network Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast 3 a Before configuring your machine we recommend you continue with the configuration. c Press a or ... key 12345678 Note If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Press OK. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. f When Network I/F switched to Wireless. Check and record the current...
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...to step l. If you chose Shared Key, go to step l. Go to step o. (For information how to step k. Configuring your machine for a wireless network g The machine will automatically be printed. i Using a or b, choose Ad-hoc or Infrastructure when instructed. 3 Press OK. Do one of ...result message appears for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the Quick Setup Guide. (Windows®) You have completed the wireless network setup. k Choose the Encryption type None or WEP using a or b, and press OK. Do one of available SSIDs. p The ...
...to step l. If you chose Shared Key, go to step l. Go to step o. (For information how to step k. Configuring your machine for a wireless network g The machine will automatically be printed. i Using a or b, choose Ad-hoc or Infrastructure when instructed. 3 Press OK. Do one of ...result message appears for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the Quick Setup Guide. (Windows®) You have completed the wireless network setup. k Choose the Encryption type None or WEP using a or b, and press OK. Do one of available SSIDs. p The ...
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... Protected Setup (PIN Method), you can configure the machine easily. See the User's Guide for your machine for a wireless network 3 For installation, see Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application on page 20. Press OK. c Press a or b to access the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode.... f The LCD will start the wireless setup wizard. Configuring your machine for a wireless network Using the Brother automatic installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure your WLAN access point/router for up to 5 ...
... Protected Setup (PIN Method), you can configure the machine easily. See the User's Guide for your machine for a wireless network 3 For installation, see Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application on page 20. Press OK. c Press a or b to access the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode.... f The LCD will start the wireless setup wizard. Configuring your machine for a wireless network Using the Brother automatic installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure your WLAN access point/router for up to 5 ...
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... and then click Next. 4 Choose your network that you want to connect to the Registrar and follow the on the LCD and a wireless LAN report will automatically be printed. h A connection result message appears for 60 seconds on -screen instructions. 1 The Registrar is normally ...the WLAN access point/router. Configuring your machine for a wireless network g Using a computer that is on the network, type "http://access point's IP address/" into your browser. (Where "access point's IP address...
... and then click Next. 4 Choose your network that you want to connect to the Registrar and follow the on the LCD and a wireless LAN report will automatically be printed. h A connection result message appears for 60 seconds on -screen instructions. 1 The Registrar is normally ...the WLAN access point/router. Configuring your machine for a wireless network g Using a computer that is on the network, type "http://access point's IP address/" into your browser. (Where "access point's IP address...
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... or b to accept the change. Press a or b to your wireless network settings before you contact your system administrator prior to installation. • If your Brother machine using the Brother installer application found on the installation CD-ROM we 4 recommend. If ...you are sure that you can configure the wireless settings again. 4 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application 4 Before configuring the wireless settings 4 IMPORTANT • The following instructions will restart automatically. • If you...
... or b to accept the change. Press a or b to your wireless network settings before you contact your system administrator prior to installation. • If your Brother machine using the Brother installer application found on the installation CD-ROM we 4 recommend. If ...you are sure that you can configure the wireless settings again. 4 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application 4 Before configuring the wireless settings 4 IMPORTANT • The following instructions will restart automatically. • If you...
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... appears, choose your machine. Item Record the current wireless network settings SSID (Network Name): Network Key b Turn on your wireless network. Double-click the MFL_Pro Suite icon on your computer. 4 c Start the Brother installer application. Windows® 1 Put the...supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. When you choose No, you continue with the configuration. Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Configure the wireless settings 4 a Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down the SSID and Network Key (if ...
... appears, choose your machine. Item Record the current wireless network settings SSID (Network Name): Network Key b Turn on your wireless network. Double-click the MFL_Pro Suite icon on your computer. 4 c Start the Brother installer application. Windows® 1 Put the...supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. When you choose No, you continue with the configuration. Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Configure the wireless settings 4 a Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down the SSID and Network Key (if ...
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... 1 and 254). (Macintosh) 1 Click the AirPort status icon in the list. Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Note For Ad-hoc setup users: • If a message to restart your computer appears after the wireless settings have been changed, restart your computer and then go back to step c. &#... click Connect. 5 (For Windows Vista® only) Click Connect Anyway and then Close. 6 (Windows Vista®) Click View status of the wireless Brother machine in the menu bar. 2 Select SETUP from 0.0.0.0 to the 169.254.x.x IP address to a network. 4 You can see the SSID of...
... 1 and 254). (Macintosh) 1 Click the AirPort status icon in the list. Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Note For Ad-hoc setup users: • If a message to restart your computer appears after the wireless settings have been changed, restart your computer and then go back to step c. &#... click Connect. 5 (For Windows Vista® only) Click Connect Anyway and then Close. 6 (Windows Vista®) Click View status of the wireless Brother machine in the menu bar. 2 Select SETUP from 0.0.0.0 to the 169.254.x.x IP address to a network. 4 You can see the SSID of...
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...from the installation CD-ROM menu. (Macintosh) You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to configure the wireless settings. (Windows®) You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and ...on -screen instructions to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device Setup Wizard will appear during the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application e Follow the on -screen instructions. 23
...from the installation CD-ROM menu. (Macintosh) You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to configure the wireless settings. (Windows®) You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and ...on -screen instructions to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device Setup Wizard will appear during the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application e Follow the on -screen instructions. 23
