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Download the latest drivers and utilities for all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for your network. 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...
Download the latest drivers and utilities for all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for your network. 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...
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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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... using the internal network print server. To use . 1 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother machine can be shared on a network supporting TCP/IP. 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. 6 Black...
... using the internal network print server. To use . 1 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother machine can be shared on a network supporting TCP/IP. 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. 6 Black...
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... and walls between the two devices as well 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. Due to these factors, wireless may want to 1 the network access point ...(or router) as possible with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer...
... and walls between the two devices as well 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. Due to these factors, wireless may want to 1 the network access point ...(or router) as possible with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer...
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...in the Software User's Guide.) 1 PC-Fax Receive is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for Macintosh in the ... memory drive or a media card inserted into the Brother machine. The software is the IP address of the ControlCenter3. Introduction Network features Your Brother machine has the following basic network functions. 1 1 Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for DCP models) 1 You can directly send...
...in the Software User's Guide.) 1 PC-Fax Receive is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for Macintosh in the ... memory drive or a media card inserted into the Brother machine. The software is the IP address of the ControlCenter3. Introduction Network features Your Brother machine has the following basic network functions. 1 1 Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for DCP models) 1 You can directly send...
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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 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, each computer directly sends and receives data to -Peer printing using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother machine. 5 Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network ...
There is easier to configure than the Network 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 TCP/IP 1 In a Peer-to-Peer... environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to -Peer printing using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother machine. 5 Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network ...
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..." 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 "Server" or...
..." 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 "Server" or...
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...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 of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print...has a central access point at the heart of network does not have a central access point. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. ...
...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 of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print...has a central access point at the heart of network does not have a central access point. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. ...
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...APIPA 1 If you to obtain the IP address of rules for transmitting data on a network. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used for the NetBIOS name resolution by...network connected resources. DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1 By using the control panel of protocols used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network. 8 Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functions 1 Protocols are available on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. WINS 1 Windows...
...APIPA 1 If you to obtain the IP address of rules for transmitting data on a network. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used for the NetBIOS name resolution by...network connected resources. DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1 By using the control panel of protocols used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network. 8 Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functions 1 Protocols are available on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. WINS 1 Windows...
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... Services (Windows Vista®) on page 143.) The Web Services also let you locate the Brother machine easily 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 The default setting for command line...in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) TELNET 1 The Brother print server supports TELNET server for this protocol is used printing protocol on the Windows Vista® Network Map. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol...
... Services (Windows Vista®) on page 143.) The Web Services also let you locate the Brother machine easily 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 The default setting for command line...in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) TELNET 1 The Brother print server supports TELNET server for this protocol is used printing protocol on the Windows Vista® Network Map. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol...
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... to, or are unable to the print server must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. 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. Note If you need to a network. The IP address you would normally change network settings. IP address 2 An IP address is between 0 and 255. Example: In a small network, you assign to use the Brother installer on the Brother CD-ROM to print...
... to, or are unable to the print server must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. 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. Note If you need to a network. The IP address you would normally change network settings. IP address 2 An IP address is between 0 and 255. Example: In a small network, you assign to use the Brother installer on the Brother CD-ROM to print...
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... (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 networks, the DHCP server may need to configure the Gateway...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 assigned to your print server: 2 If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol...
... (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 networks, the DHCP server may need to configure the Gateway...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 assigned to your print server: 2 If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol...
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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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... version from http://solutions.brother.com. It also can search for new devices automatically. 13 This utility is required. The default Node Name of the print server in current BRAdmin Light window. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the...
... version from http://solutions.brother.com. It also can search for new devices automatically. 13 This utility is required. The default Node Name of the print server in current BRAdmin Light window. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the...
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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. 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. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC Address on page 112. 14
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. 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. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC Address on page 112. 14
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f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list. Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine 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 using... the control panel Network menu. (See Control panel setup on page 137.) 15 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. Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine 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 using... the control panel Network menu. (See Control panel setup on page 137.) 15 Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server.
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... and MFC-295CN) on page 19.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the settings. For Windows® only. 16 Note If you want to change the print server settings 2 a Start the BRAdmin Light utility. Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 Click Start / All Programs 1 / Brother...
... and MFC-295CN) on page 19.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the settings. For Windows® only. 16 Note If you want to change the print server settings 2 a Start the BRAdmin Light utility. Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 Click Start / All Programs 1 / Brother...
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...; Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for Windows® 2000 users b Choose the print server/machine which you want to set one. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. e You can find the Node ...Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3. 1 Programs for the duration of the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that you want to change the wireless settings. d Enter a password if you are sure that is available as APIPA in the current BRAdmin Professional 3 window. Note By default, no password is only available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...
...; Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for Windows® 2000 users b Choose the print server/machine which you want to set one. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. e You can find the Node ...Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3. 1 Programs for the duration of the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that you want to change the wireless settings. d Enter a password if you are sure that is available as APIPA in the current BRAdmin Professional 3 window. Note By default, no password is only available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC...