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... ENG Download the latest drivers and utilities 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 this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM ...in a convenient place for all times. You can print or view this machine on your machine, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at all your...
... ENG Download the latest drivers and utilities 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 this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM ...in a convenient place for all times. You can print or view this machine on your machine, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at all your...
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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 the ... 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 ... 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...
... 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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... 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 and White only. Operating Systems Windows® 2000 Windows® ... the 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. To use . 1 These functions include printing, scanning...
... 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 and White only. Operating Systems Windows® 2000 Windows® ... the 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. To use . 1 These functions include printing, scanning...
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Due 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 walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices ... not be the best method of connection for the fastest throughput speed. 2 Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to 1 the network access point (or router) as possible with mixed text and large graphics, you are...
Due 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 walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices ... not be the best method of connection for the fastest throughput speed. 2 Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to 1 the network access point (or router) as possible with mixed text and large graphics, you are...
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... 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 also 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...
... 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 also 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...
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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 be configured on the computers and the Brother machine. 5 Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network printer (your machine)...; 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 ...
There is easier 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 Windows® Windows® Windows® 2 1 TCP/IP 1 Switch or Router 2 Network printer (your machine)...; 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 ...
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... 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 control the printing of computer is connected via a centrally...
... 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 control the printing of computer is connected via a centrally...
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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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... mapping of rules for the NetBIOS name resolution by using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used in the local network. Protocols allow users to gain access to 169...
... mapping of rules for the NetBIOS name resolution by using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used in the local network. Protocols allow users to gain access to 169...
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...the download page for your computer. Introduction Custom Raw Port (Default is Port 9100) Another commonly used printing protocol 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... 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) TELNET 1 The Brother print server supports TELNET server for this protocol is used to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 9 Web Services 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon...
...the download page for your computer. Introduction Custom Raw Port (Default is Port 9100) Another commonly used printing protocol 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... 10.3.9 - 10.5.x) TELNET 1 The Brother print server supports TELNET server for this protocol is used to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 9 Web Services 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon...
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...print server must be on the Brother CD-ROM to a network. IP address 2 An IP address is a series of numbers that you use the machine's control panel 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... guide you through the software and network installation. Note If you do not wish to, or are unable to print over the network using your Brother machine in a network environment, you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. IP addresses, subnet...
...print server must be on the Brother CD-ROM to a network. IP address 2 An IP address is a series of numbers that you use the machine's control panel 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... guide you through the software and network installation. Note If you do not wish to, or are unable to print over the network using your Brother machine in a network environment, you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. IP addresses, subnet...
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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) How the IP address is assigned to your print server: 2 If you do not have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your network communicates with 192.168.1.X. Subnet mask 2 Subnet masks ... (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 acts as an entrance to another network and sends data transmitted via the network to 169...
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 do not have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your network communicates with 192.168.1.X. Subnet mask 2 Subnet masks ... (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 acts as an entrance to another network and sends data transmitted via the network to 169...
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... 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 b Change the print server settings. i See page 13 i See page 13 i See page...
... 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 b Change the print server settings. i See page 13 i See page 13 i See page...
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...-enable them . Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. The BRAdmin Light utility is your Brother product. 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 2 ...- 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. 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 subnet mask 2 Using the BRAdmin Light ...
...-enable them . Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. The BRAdmin Light utility is your Brother product. 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 2 ...- 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. 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 subnet mask 2 Using the BRAdmin Light ...
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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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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 machine for a network using the control panel Network ... to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) on page 95.) Using other methods. (See Other ways to 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 with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available...
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 machine for a network using the control panel Network ... to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) on page 95.) Using other methods. (See Other ways to 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 with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available...
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d Enter a password if you want to change the settings. Note If you have set one. b Choose the print server which you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings. 2 (See Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not .../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) Changing the print server settings 2 Note For wireless network users, you want to change more advanced settings, use the BRAdmin...
d Enter a password if you want to change the settings. Note If you have set one. b Choose the print server which you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings. 2 (See Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not .../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) Changing the print server settings 2 Note For wireless network users, you want to change more advanced settings, use the BRAdmin...
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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 Windows® 2000 users b Choose the print server/machine which you want to set a password. c Choose ..."BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is available as APIPA in the current BRAdmin Professional 3 window. To set one. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC...no password is only available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to configure.
...174; 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3. 1 Programs for Windows® 2000 users b Choose the print server/machine which you want to set a password. c Choose ..."BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is available as APIPA in the current BRAdmin Professional 3 window. To set one. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC...no password is only available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to configure.