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....brother.com) is your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for all times. 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 solutions. You can print or view this machine on your machine, read ...
....brother.com) is your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for all times. 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 solutions. You can print or view this machine on your machine, read ...
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...the 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
...the 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...(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 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...(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 List...
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... (printer 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...
... (printer 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...
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...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 server. These functions include printing... 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. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on the operating system you use. 1 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother ...
...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 server. These functions include printing... 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. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on the operating system you use. 1 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother ...
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... affect the data transfer 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 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 your documents.
... affect the data transfer 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 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 your documents.
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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 also use PC-FAX receive 1. (See PC-FAX receiving in which FTP is...2003/2008 supporting the TCP/IP protocols and Macintosh (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) supporting TCP/IP. The software 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. Network PhotoCapture Center™ 1 You can ...
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 also use PC-FAX receive 1. (See PC-FAX receiving in which FTP is...2003/2008 supporting the TCP/IP protocols and Macintosh (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) supporting TCP/IP. The software 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. Network PhotoCapture Center™ 1 You can ...
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... (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. If you are using TCP/IP 1 In a Peer-to-Peer environment...
... (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. If you are using TCP/IP 1 In a Peer-to-Peer environment...
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...the USB interface at the server. 6 Its job is to control the printing of computer is connected via a centrally controlled computer. This type 1 of all print jobs. 1 Client computer 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 have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is often called a "...
...the USB interface at the server. 6 Its job is to control the printing of computer is connected via a centrally controlled computer. This type 1 of all print jobs. 1 Client computer 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 have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is often called a "...
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Introduction Wireless network connection examples 1 1 Connected to a wired network. 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 part ...
Introduction Wireless network connection examples 1 1 Connected to a wired network. 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 part ...
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...resources. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of rules for transmitting data on a TCP/IP network. 8 DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. NetBIOS name resolution 1 Network Basic Input/Output System name resolution enables you do... not assign an IP address manually (using the control panel of protocols used printing protocols on a network. DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1 By using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) ...
...resources. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of rules for transmitting data on a TCP/IP network. 8 DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. NetBIOS name resolution 1 Network Basic Input/Output System name resolution enables you do... not assign an IP address manually (using the control panel of protocols used printing protocols on a network. DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1 By using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) ...
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... the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility software. 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 manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. The default setting for this protocol is Off. Introduction Custom Raw...
... the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility software. 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 manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. The default setting for this protocol is Off. Introduction Custom Raw...
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...Brother CD-ROM to a network. 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. Each number is a series of numbers that you use the machine in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to the print... server must be on the same logical network as this chapter, you will guide you would normally change network settings. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the Brother installer on page 95. We recommend...
...Brother CD-ROM to a network. 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. Each number is a series of numbers that you use the machine in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to the print... server must be on the same logical network as this chapter, you will guide you would normally change network settings. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the Brother installer on page 95. We recommend...
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...RARP server in 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 no limit to configure the IP address on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using...begins with 192.168.1.X. The router knows where to an exact destination. 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 may be the Router.
...RARP server in 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 no limit to configure the IP address on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using...begins with 192.168.1.X. The router knows where to an exact destination. 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 may be the Router.
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... 17 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...
... 17 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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...ROM of your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) • By default, no password is designed for initial setup of the print server in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address. Click Control tab, ...Brother BRAdmin Light utility version from http://solutions.brother.com. You can search for Brother products in the machine is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your Brother product. Enter the new password. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-...
...ROM of your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) • By default, no password is designed for initial setup of the print server in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address. Click Control tab, ...Brother BRAdmin Light utility version from http://solutions.brother.com. You can search for Brother products in the machine is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your Brother product. Enter the new password. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-...
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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. 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.
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... of your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for advanced users and administrators) on page 137.) 15 Configuring your print server. Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using the control panel... 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. f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
... of your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for advanced users and administrators) on page 137.) 15 Configuring your print server. Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using the control panel... 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. f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
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...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 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. d Enter a password if you have set one. e You can now change the print server settings 2 a Start the BRAdmin Light utility....
...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 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. d Enter a password if you have set one. e You can now change the print server settings 2 a Start the BRAdmin Light utility....
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...174; 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3. 1 Programs for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings.... c Choose Configure Device from the machine's control panel. Note By default, no password is set to configure. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC Address on page 112. 17 To set one. Note • If the print...
...174; 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3. 1 Programs for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings.... c Choose Configure Device from the machine's control panel. Note By default, no password is set to configure. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC Address on page 112. 17 To set one. Note • If the print...