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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 machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-... network. You can print or view this machine on your printing needs. Version B 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.
Download the latest drivers and utilities for all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-... network. You can print or view this machine on your printing needs. Version B 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.
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...the country of purchase only. Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this product are subject to the publication. ©2008 Brother Industries, Ltd. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for any ...damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to change without notice in this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless...
...the country of purchase only. Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this product are subject to the publication. ©2008 Brother Industries, Ltd. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for any ...damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to change without notice in this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless...
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... 2 Network PhotoCapture Center™...2 Management utilities...3 Internet Fax/Scan to E-mail Server (MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW: standard, MFC-5890CN: available as a download 3 Types of Network Connections...4 Wired network connection example...4 Wireless network connection examples 6 Protocols...7 TCP/IP protocols and functions ...7 Other Protocol ...8 2...the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings 15 Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change the wireless settings (For Windows 16 Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (Not available for DCP ...
... 2 Network PhotoCapture Center™...2 Management utilities...3 Internet Fax/Scan to E-mail Server (MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW: standard, MFC-5890CN: available as a download 3 Types of Network Connections...4 Wired network connection example...4 Wireless network connection examples 6 Protocols...7 TCP/IP protocols and functions ...7 Other Protocol ...8 2...the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings 15 Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change the wireless settings (For Windows 16 Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (Not available for DCP ...
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.../WPS/AOSS control panel menu (One-Push method 45 Before configuring the wireless settings 45 Configure the wireless settings...45 Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode ...50 Before configuring the wireless settings 50 Configure the wireless settings...50 5 Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 58 Configuration in Infrastructure...
.../WPS/AOSS control panel menu (One-Push method 45 Before configuring the wireless settings 45 Configure the wireless settings...45 Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode ...50 Before configuring the wireless settings 50 Configure the wireless settings...50 5 Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® using the Brother installer application (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 58 Configuration in Infrastructure...
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... 89 WLAN Status (wireless network only 90 Ethernet (wired network only)...94 E-mail/I-FAX (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 95 Scan to FTP (For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 115 Scan to FTP (For MFC-6890CDW 119 Time Zone (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 122 Network I/F (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN 123 LDAP (For MFC-6890CDW)...123 Restoring the network...
... 89 WLAN Status (wireless network only 90 Ethernet (wired network only)...94 E-mail/I-FAX (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 95 Scan to FTP (For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 115 Scan to FTP (For MFC-6890CDW 119 Time Zone (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 122 Network I/F (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN 123 LDAP (For MFC-6890CDW)...123 Restoring the network...
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...Setup Mail RX...148 Error mail ...148 Important information on Internet fax 149 Scan to E-mail Server overview (MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 150 12 Security features (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 153 Overview...153 Security methods for E-mail notification 153 POP before SMTP (PbS)...153 SMTP-AUTH (SMTP Authentication...155 General problems ...155 Network print software installation problems 157 Printing problems...159 Scanning and PC Fax problems ...160 Wireless network troubleshooting...162 Wireless setup problems ...162 Wireless connection problem ...162 LDAP troubleshooting...163 viii
...Setup Mail RX...148 Error mail ...148 Important information on Internet fax 149 Scan to E-mail Server overview (MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 150 12 Security features (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 153 Overview...153 Security methods for E-mail notification 153 POP before SMTP (PbS)...153 SMTP-AUTH (SMTP Authentication...155 General problems ...155 Network print software installation problems 157 Printing problems...159 Scanning and PC Fax problems ...160 Wireless network troubleshooting...162 Wireless setup problems ...162 Wireless connection problem ...162 LDAP troubleshooting...163 viii
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... (For Windows Vista® users 170 B Appendix B 171 Print server specifications...171 Ethernet wired network...171 Ethernet wireless network ...172 Function table and default factory settings 174 Entering Text ...179 For Touchscreen models ...179 For MFC models...180 For DCP models ...181 C Appendix C 182 Open Source Licensing Remarks ...182 This product includes...
... (For Windows Vista® users 170 B Appendix B 171 Print server specifications...171 Ethernet wired network...171 Ethernet wireless network ...172 Function table and default factory settings 174 Entering Text ...179 For Touchscreen models ...179 For MFC models...180 For DCP models ...181 C Appendix C 182 Open Source Licensing Remarks ...182 This product includes...
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...operating system you use 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...r r r r 1 Not available for DCP models. The following chart shows what network features and connections are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 3 Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN. 2 BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are supported by each operating system. 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The...
...operating system you use 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...r r r r 1 Not available for DCP models. The following chart shows what network features and connections are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 3 Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN. 2 BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are supported by each operating system. 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The...
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....xxx is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. Network scanning 1 You can scan documents over your Brother machine). For Macintosh®, launch any web browser in the Software User's Guide.) Network PhotoCapture Center™ 1 You can affect...for Macintosh® in the Software User's Guide for the fastest throughput speed. 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 photos on glossy paper...
....xxx is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software installation. Network scanning 1 You can scan documents over your Brother machine). For Macintosh®, launch any web browser in the Software User's Guide.) Network PhotoCapture Center™ 1 You can affect...for Macintosh® in the Software User's Guide for the fastest throughput speed. 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 photos on glossy paper...
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... of network has a central access point at the heart of the 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) 2 Wireless capable computer 6 The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to...
... of network has a central access point at the heart of the 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) 2 Wireless capable computer 6 The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to...
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... with an Ethernet cable connection 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 For Mac ...MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 18.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the settings. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® only. 15 Note If you want to change the print server settings. b Choose the print server which you have set one...
... with an Ethernet cable connection 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 For Mac ...MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 18.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the settings. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® only. 15 Note If you want to change the print server settings. b Choose the print server which you have set one...
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...BRAdmin Professional utility to configure. This utility is required by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional 3. 1 Programs for information on how to print the Network ...wireless settings (For Windows®) 2 Note 2 • Please use the latest version of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily disable them. Configuring your machine for Windows® users. • If you are sure that is set to set one. Note For MFC-5490CN, MFC-5890CN, MFC-6490CW, DCP-6690CW and MFC-6890CDW...
...BRAdmin Professional utility to configure. This utility is required by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional 3. 1 Programs for information on how to print the Network ...wireless settings (For Windows®) 2 Note 2 • Please use the latest version of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily disable them. Configuring your machine for Windows® users. • If you are sure that is set to set one. Note For MFC-5490CN, MFC-5890CN, MFC-6490CW, DCP-6690CW and MFC-6890CDW...
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...may not be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can affect the data transfer speed of your wireless network. Note • To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the network access point (... for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be used at a time. 18 3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to follow the instructions in the ...
...may not be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can affect the data transfer speed of your wireless network. Note • To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the network access point (... for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be used at a time. 18 3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to follow the instructions in the ...
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... the WEP keys as a beacon) which enables the Brother wireless machine to associate with access points using a wireless network. Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Wireless network terms and concepts 3 If you want to use your Brother wireless device supports. Authentication methods 3 The Brother machine supports the following methods: Open System...
... the WEP keys as a beacon) which enables the Brother wireless machine to associate with access points using a wireless network. Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Wireless network terms and concepts 3 If you want to use your Brother wireless device supports. Authentication methods 3 The Brother machine supports the following methods: Open System...
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...ASCII or hexadecimal format. • 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters e.g. Network Key 3 There are some rules for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Encryption methods 3 Encryption is used . WEP 3 By using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), the data is transmitted and ...check and re-keying mechanism. AES AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is sent over the wireless network. "71f2234aba". • 128 (104) bit ASCII: Uses 13 text characters e.g. The Brother wireless machine supports the following encryption methods: None No encryption method is used to a ...
...ASCII or hexadecimal format. • 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters e.g. Network Key 3 There are some rules for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Encryption methods 3 Encryption is used . WEP 3 By using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), the data is transmitted and ...check and re-keying mechanism. AES AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is sent over the wireless network. "71f2234aba". • 128 (104) bit ASCII: Uses 13 text characters e.g. The Brother wireless machine supports the following encryption methods: None No encryption method is used to a ...
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Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Step by step chart for wireless network configuration 3 For Infrastructure mode a Confirm your machine for a wireless network. (See page 27.) See page 27. See page 35. For Windows® (See page 38.) For Macintosh...3 3 b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Using the Brother installer application Temporarily using ...
Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Step by step chart for wireless network configuration 3 For Infrastructure mode a Confirm your machine for a wireless network. (See page 27.) See page 27. See page 35. For Windows® (See page 38.) For Macintosh...3 3 b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Using the Brother installer application Temporarily using ...
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...® (See page 50.) For Macintosh® (See page 69.) Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed. 22 Configuring your network environment. (See page 23.) Ad-hoc ...Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the Brother installer application c Configure your machine for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) For Ad-hoc mode 3 a Confirm your machine for a wireless network (Not available for a wireless network. (...
...® (See page 50.) For Macintosh® (See page 69.) Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed. 22 Configuring your network environment. (See page 23.) Ad-hoc ...Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.) Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel (Recommended) Using the Brother installer application c Configure your machine for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) For Ad-hoc mode 3 a Confirm your machine for a wireless network (Not available for a wireless network. (...
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...MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Confirm your network environment 3 Connected to a computer with an access point in the network (Ad-hoc mode) 3 This type of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 2 1 2 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 23 Each wireless...point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point 4 Wired computer which is part of network does not have a central access point. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 3 Wireless capable ...
...MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Confirm your network environment 3 Connected to a computer with an access point in the network (Ad-hoc mode) 3 This type of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 2 1 2 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 23 Each wireless...point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point 4 Wired computer which is part of network does not have a central access point. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 3 Wireless capable ...
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...Using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network on your network environment. 3 Configuration using the Brother installer application. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation. (See Using the Setup ... easily connect your Brother machine to your machine for a wireless network; The setup process will be different depending on page 31.) A 1 Push Button Configuration 24 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Confirm your wireless network setup method...
...Using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network on your network environment. 3 Configuration using the Brother installer application. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation. (See Using the Setup ... easily connect your Brother machine to your machine for a wireless network; The setup process will be different depending on page 31.) A 1 Push Button Configuration 24 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Confirm your wireless network setup method...
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...Registrar is used as a computer is a device that manages the wireless LAN. 25 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (Infrastructure mode only) 3 If your wireless access point (A) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, you can ... Setup™. (See Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ on page 35.) Connection when the wireless access point (router) (A) doubles as a Registrar 1. 3 A Connection when another device (C), such as a Registrar 1.
...Registrar is used as a computer is a device that manages the wireless LAN. 25 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (Infrastructure mode only) 3 If your wireless access point (A) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, you can ... Setup™. (See Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ on page 35.) Connection when the wireless access point (router) (A) doubles as a Registrar 1. 3 A Connection when another device (C), such as a Registrar 1.