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...Corporation in the United States and/or other features. Apple and Macintosh are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Linux® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The ... the latest product's descriptions and specifications. i Trademarks Brother and the Brother logo are the property of Buffalo Inc. and other countries. Windows Vista is a trademark of their respective owners. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United...
...Corporation in the United States and/or other features. Apple and Macintosh are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Linux® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The ... the latest product's descriptions and specifications. i Trademarks Brother and the Brother logo are the property of Buffalo Inc. and other countries. Windows Vista is a trademark of their respective owners. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United...
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ii Do not use in this document represents Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® XP Home Edition. Windows Server® 2003 in the country of that country. Windows® XP in this document represents Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of purchase only.
ii Do not use in this document represents Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® XP Home Edition. Windows Server® 2003 in the country of that country. Windows® XP in this document represents Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of purchase only.
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...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-257CW) 10 Overview...10 IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 10 IP address ...10 Subnet mask...11 Gateway (and router)...11... 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...
...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-257CW) 10 Overview...10 IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 10 IP address ...10 Subnet mask...11 Gateway (and router)...11... 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...
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...Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup 44 Using the Brother automatic installer application on the CD-ROM to configure your machine for a wireless network ...47 4 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP...-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW) 48 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...49 Before configuring the wireless...
...Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup 44 Using the Brother automatic installer application on the CD-ROM to configure your machine for a wireless network ...47 4 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP...-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW) 48 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...49 Before configuring the wireless...
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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...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 115 7 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows...
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...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 115 7 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows...
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... Changing the print server settings ...128 Changing the configuration using the Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN 128 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings 128 Other sources of information ...128 10...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...
... Changing the print server settings ...128 Changing the configuration using the Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN 128 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings 128 Other sources of information ...128 10...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...
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...print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on the operating system you use. 1 Operating Systems Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista® 10/100BASE-TX wired Ethernet (TCP/IP) 1 r IEEE 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet (TCP/...using the internal network print server. The following chart shows what network features and connections are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 4 Not available for DCP models. 5 Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN....
...print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on the operating system you use. 1 Operating Systems Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista® 10/100BASE-TX wired Ethernet (TCP/IP) 1 r IEEE 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet (TCP/...using the internal network print server. The following chart shows what network features and connections are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 4 Not available for DCP models. 5 Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN....
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...use PC-FAX receive 1. (See PC-FAX receiving in the Software User's Guide.) 1 PC-Fax Receive is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For more information, see Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center in the Software User's Guide for Macintosh in the Software User... installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for a complete description.) Windows® users can view, retrieve and save data from a USB...
...use PC-FAX receive 1. (See PC-FAX receiving in the Software User's Guide.) 1 PC-Fax Receive is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For more information, see Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center in the Software User's Guide for Macintosh in the Software User... installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for a complete description.) Windows® users can view, retrieve and save data from a USB...
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...to read explorer style window that changes color identifying the status of network connected Brother devices. This utility can search for initial setup of brother devices on your LAN and WAN. Introduction Management utilities 1 1 BRAdmin Light 1 BRAdmin Light is a utility for Brother products on your network... you don't have to the Web BRAdmin server, which is a utility for managing network connected Brother devices on your network and view the device status from a Windows® computer on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP...
...to read explorer style window that changes color identifying the status of network connected Brother devices. This utility can search for initial setup of brother devices on your LAN and WAN. Introduction Management utilities 1 1 BRAdmin Light 1 BRAdmin Light is a utility for Brother products on your network... you don't have to the Web BRAdmin server, which is a utility for managing network connected Brother devices on your network and view the device status from a Windows® computer on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP...
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...Shared Printing method. (See Network Shared Printing on page 6.) Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol. The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration. If you are using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers ...and the Brother machine. 5 Introduction Types of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the Peer-to-Peer printing method as it is no central server controlling file access or printer sharing. Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 ...
...Shared Printing method. (See Network Shared Printing on page 6.) Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol. The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration. If you are using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers ...and the Brother machine. 5 Introduction Types of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the Peer-to-Peer printing method as it is no central server controlling file access or printer sharing. Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 ...
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...using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured. This protocol can be used printing protocols on this Brother product. The following TCP/IP protocols are the standardized sets of protocols used for the NetBIOS name resolution by using the control ... of the other devices by consolidating an IP address and a NetBIOS name that is an information providing service for communication such as Windows®, Windows Server®, Mac OS X and Linux®. Protocols allow users to gain access to communicate with other device using a DHCP/BOOTP...
...using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured. This protocol can be used printing protocols on this Brother product. The following TCP/IP protocols are the standardized sets of protocols used for the NetBIOS name resolution by using the control ... of the other devices by consolidating an IP address and a NetBIOS name that is an information providing service for communication such as Windows®, Windows Server®, Mac OS X and Linux®. Protocols allow users to gain access to communicate with other device using a DHCP/BOOTP...
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...computer that has the LLMNR Sender function such as Windows Vista®. The default setting for command line configuration. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on page 143.) The Web Services ... devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. Web Services 1 The Web Services 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 download BRAdmin Professional 3....
...computer that has the LLMNR Sender function such as Windows Vista®. The default setting for command line configuration. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on page 143.) The Web Services ... devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. Web Services 1 The Web Services 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 download BRAdmin Professional 3....
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.../BOOTP/RARP server in your Network Administrator. 11 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 a network point that acts as an entrance to another network and sends data transmitted via the...: 2 If you do not know the Gateway IP address then contact 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 server. 2 Note On smaller...
.../BOOTP/RARP server in your Network Administrator. 11 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 a network point that acts as an entrance to another network and sends data transmitted via the...: 2 If you do not know the Gateway IP address then contact 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 server. 2 Note On smaller...
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... 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 machine using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily disable them . • Node Name: Node Name appears in current BRAdmin Light window. You can also download the latest Brother BRAdmin...
... 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 machine using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily disable them . • Node Name: Node Name appears in current BRAdmin Light window. You can also download the latest Brother BRAdmin...
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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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Using the control panel to set the IP address (for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) d Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for advanced users and administrators) on page 95.) Using ... a network using the control panel Network menu. (See Control panel setup on page 137.) 15 f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server.
Using the control panel to set the IP address (for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) d Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for advanced users and administrators) on page 95.) Using ... a network using the control panel Network menu. (See Control panel setup on page 137.) 15 f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server.
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...from the Control menu. e You can now change the print server settings. For Windows® only. 16 d Enter a password if you need to configure the wireless...Windows® 2000 users Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother...132; Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 Click Start / All Programs 1 / Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light. 1 Programs for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW)...
...from the Control menu. e You can now change the print server settings. For Windows® only. 16 d Enter a password if you need to configure the wireless...Windows® 2000 users Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother...132; Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 Click Start / All Programs 1 / Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light. 1 Programs for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW)...
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... default settings without using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable all personal firewall software (other than Windows® Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the duration of the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that you can find ...with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings. c Choose Configure Device from http://solutions.brother.com. d Enter a password if you have set one. Note • If the print server ...
... default settings without using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable all personal firewall software (other than Windows® Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the duration of the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that you can find ...with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings. c Choose Configure Device from http://solutions.brother.com. d Enter a password if you have set one. Note • If the print server ...
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...All Programs 1, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup (where XXXX is your model name). 1 Programs for Macintosh 2 The Remote Setup application allows you to configure many MFC settings from a Windows® application...Windows® 2 2 The Remote Setup application allows you to configure network settings from a Macintosh application. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the Remote Setup to change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine. When you have set one...
...All Programs 1, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup (where XXXX is your model name). 1 Programs for Macintosh 2 The Remote Setup application allows you to configure many MFC settings from a Windows® application...Windows® 2 2 The Remote Setup application allows you to configure network settings from a Macintosh application. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the Remote Setup to change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine. When you have set one...
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.... Please follow the steps in Network printing from Windows® basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing ... (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW), or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can affect the... data transfer speed of documents and applications. 3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to follow the instructions in both a wired and wireless network, only one...
.... Please follow the steps in Network printing from Windows® basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing ... (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW), or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can affect the... data transfer speed of documents and applications. 3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to follow the instructions in both a wired and wireless network, only one...