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... view this machine on your network. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at all your printing needs. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please...
... view this machine on your network. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at all your printing needs. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please...
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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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... and MFC-295CN. 3 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are supported by each operating system. These functions include printing, scanning, PC-FAX send, PC-FAX receive, PhotoCapture Center™, Remote Setup and Status Monitor. 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 machine...
... and MFC-295CN. 3 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are supported by each operating system. These functions include printing, scanning, PC-FAX send, PC-FAX receive, PhotoCapture Center™, Remote Setup and Status Monitor. 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 machine...
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...factors, wireless may want to 1 the network access point (or router) as possible with mixed text and large graphics, you are printing large files, such as interference from other electronic devices can 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. Large objects and...
...factors, wireless may want to 1 the network access point (or router) as possible with mixed text and large graphics, you are printing large files, such as interference from other electronic devices can 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. Large objects and...
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... FTP is available and enter FTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For more information, see ControlCenter3 in the Software User's Guide. 3 For more information, see Remote Setup & ...IP protocols and Macintosh (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) supporting TCP/IP. 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 view, retrieve and save data from a USB flash...
... FTP is available and enter FTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is not supported by the MFC-253CW, 255CW, 257CW and 295CN. For more information, see ControlCenter3 in the Software User's Guide. 3 For more information, see Remote Setup & ...IP protocols and Macintosh (Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) supporting TCP/IP. 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 view, retrieve and save data from a USB flash...
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... 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 configure than the Network Shared Printing method. (See Network Shared Printing on page 6.) Each computer 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...
... 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 configure than the Network Shared Printing method. (See Network Shared Printing on page 6.) Each computer 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...
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...via a centrally controlled computer. Introduction Network Shared Printing 1 In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via the USB interface at the server. 6 This type 1 of all print jobs. 1 Client computer 2 Also known as "Server" or "Print Server" 3 TCP/IP or USB (where ... 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...
...via a centrally controlled computer. Introduction Network Shared Printing 1 In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via the USB interface at the server. 6 This type 1 of all print jobs. 1 Client computer 2 Also known as "Server" or "Print Server" 3 TCP/IP or USB (where ... 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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...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...of network 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 The access point can also act as a bridge or a ...
...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...of network 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 The access point can also act as a bridge or a ...
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Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functions 1 Protocols are available on a network. The print server used printing protocols on this Brother product. This protocol can be used for the NetBIOS name resolution by using its DNS name. Note To...assign an IP address manually (using the control panel of rules for transmitting data on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. WINS 1 Windows Internet Name ...
Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functions 1 Protocols are available on a network. The print server used printing protocols on this Brother product. This protocol can be used for the NetBIOS name resolution by using its DNS name. Note To...assign an IP address manually (using the control panel of rules for transmitting data on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. WINS 1 Windows Internet Name ...
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...See Installation when using Web 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 work 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 command line configuration. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you ...
...See Installation when using Web 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 work 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 command line configuration. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you ...
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...network settings on the Brother CD-ROM to a network. An IP address consists of numbers that you need to configure its IP address and subnet mask. 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...small network, you through the software and network installation. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to print over the network using your host computers. If it is a series of four numbers separated by dots. We recommend that identifies each ...
...network settings on the Brother CD-ROM to a network. An IP address consists of numbers that you need to configure its IP address and subnet mask. 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...small network, you through the software and network installation. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to print over the network using your host computers. If it is a series of four numbers separated by dots. We recommend that identifies each ...
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...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 networks, the DHCP server may need to configure the Gateway IP ...address. 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...
...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 networks, the DHCP server may need to configure the Gateway IP ...address. 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...
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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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...users Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. The default Node Name of the print server in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as a network printer 2 ...password is designed for initial setup of the Brother network connected devices. How to configure your machine as IP address. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the IP address and ...
...users Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. The default Node Name of the print server in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as a network printer 2 ...password is designed for initial setup of the Brother network connected devices. How to configure your machine as IP address. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the IP address and ...
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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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Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. 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 a network using the control...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. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for ...
Windows® 2 Macintosh e Click OK. 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 a network using the control...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. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for ...
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... / BRAdmin Light. 1 Programs for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN) on page 19.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® only. 16 b Choose the print server which you have set one. e You can now change more advanced settings, use the...
... / BRAdmin Light. 1 Programs for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN) on page 19.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® only. 16 b Choose the print server which you have set one. e You can now change more advanced settings, use the...
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...one. To set a password for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings. Configuring your MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) a Start the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility (from Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother... have set to configure. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. e You can print, configure the software settings following the instructions again. • Node name: The node name ...
...one. To set a password for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings. Configuring your MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) a Start the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility (from Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother... have set to configure. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. e You can print, configure the software settings following the instructions again. • Node name: The node name ...