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.../g) Ethernet Multi-function Print Server NETWORK USER'S GUIDE Please 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 network. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine, read this...
.../g) Ethernet Multi-function Print Server NETWORK USER'S GUIDE Please 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 network. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine, read this...
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... of Microsoft Corporation in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to the publication. ©2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks Brother and the Brother logo are registered trademarks and BRAdmin Professional is mentioned in the United States and/or other errors relating ...to its proprietary programs. Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Microsoft, Windows and...
... of Microsoft Corporation in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to the publication. ©2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks Brother and the Brother logo are registered trademarks and BRAdmin Professional is mentioned in the United States and/or other errors relating ...to its proprietary programs. Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Microsoft, Windows and...
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... you have any comments or suggestions, please write to us at: In USA In Canada In Europe Customer Support Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater NJ 08807-0911 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from within that country. Calls must call 1-877...
... you have any comments or suggestions, please write to us at: In USA In Canada In Europe Customer Support Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater NJ 08807-0911 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from within that country. Calls must call 1-877...
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Ordering accessories and supplies In USA: In Canada: 1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca iv
Ordering accessories and supplies In USA: In Canada: 1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca iv
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...mode only 25 Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (Infrastructure mode only 26 Configuration using the Brother installer application on the CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine ...27 Configuring your machine for a wireless network 28 Using... for a wireless network ...47 4 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW) 48 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...49 Before configuring the wireless settings 49 Configure ...
...mode only 25 Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (Infrastructure mode only 26 Configuration using the Brother installer application on the CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine ...27 Configuring your machine for a wireless network 28 Using... for a wireless network ...47 4 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW) 48 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...49 Before configuring the wireless settings 49 Configure ...
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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 wireless settings...wireless models 107 Ethernet (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...
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 wireless settings...wireless models 107 Ethernet (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...
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...Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.4.x - 10.5.x r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r 1 Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW. 2 Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN. 6 Black and White only. 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother machine can be shared on a network supporting TCP/IP. To 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. ...
...Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.4.x - 10.5.x r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r 1 Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW. 2 Not available for DCP models, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW, MFC-257CW and MFC-295CN. 6 Black and White only. 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 The Brother machine can be shared on a network supporting TCP/IP. To 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. ...
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... 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. Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with minimal obstructions.... 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...
... 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. Introduction For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with minimal obstructions.... 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...
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...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...your computer. (See Network Scanning in the Software User's Guide. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for Macintosh in the Software User's Guide. 3 Network PhotoCapture Center™ 1...
...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...your computer. (See Network Scanning in the Software User's Guide. For Windows®, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows® and Sending a Fax for Macintosh in the Software User's Guide. 3 Network PhotoCapture Center™ 1...
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...configure network settings from an easy to the Web BRAdmin server, which is a server based utility that changes color identifying the status of network connected Brother devices. This utility can be installed automatically when you don't have to update device firmware from any client ... Server® 2003/2008 and Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x computers. Web BRAdmin (Windows®) 1 Web BRAdmin is available for Brother products on your LAN. This utility can configure network and device settings along with the ability to install it again. The BRAdmin Light utility...
...configure network settings from an easy to the Web BRAdmin server, which is a server based utility that changes color identifying the status of network connected Brother devices. This utility can be installed automatically when you don't have to update device firmware from any client ... Server® 2003/2008 and Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x computers. Web BRAdmin (Windows®) 1 Web BRAdmin is available for Brother products on your LAN. This utility can configure network and device settings along with the ability to install it again. The BRAdmin Light utility...
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... 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, each computer directly sends and receives... 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 There is easier to each device.
... 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, each computer directly sends and receives... 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 There is easier to each device.
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...; 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 controlled computer. Its job is to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless...
...; 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 controlled computer. Its job is to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless...
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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 ... data. 2 1 2 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with the Ethernet cable Connected to a wired network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wireless capable computer without an access point...
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 ... data. 2 1 2 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with the Ethernet cable Connected to a wired network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wireless capable computer without an access point...
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... of protocols used in a TCP/IP network. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used on a network. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. The print server used printing protocols on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. TCP/IP is in the... mapping of an IP address to 169.254.254.255. WINS 1 Windows Internet Name Service is an information providing service for transmitting data on this Brother product.
... of protocols used in a TCP/IP network. LPR/LPD 1 Commonly used on a network. DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. The print server used printing protocols on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. TCP/IP is in the... mapping of an IP address to 169.254.254.255. WINS 1 Windows Internet Name Service is an information providing service for transmitting data on this Brother product.
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... Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is Off. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on page 143.) The Web Services also let you check the current status of neighboring computers, if the network does not have...software. Web Services 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon from your model at http://solutions.brother.com to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 9 The LLMNR Responder function works when using a computer that...
... Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is Off. Other Protocol 1 LLTD 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on page 143.) The Web Services also let you check the current status of neighboring computers, if the network does not have...software. Web Services 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon from your model at http://solutions.brother.com to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 9 The LLMNR Responder function works when using a computer that...
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...: In a small network, you would normally change network settings. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the Brother CD-ROM to change the final number. • 192.168.1.1 • 192.168.1.2 • 192.168.1.3 10 2 Configuring your...MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) 2 2 Overview 2 Before using TCP/IP protocol. We recommend that identifies each device connected to a network. For more information, see Control panel setup on the machine itself. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to install the Brother software as your Brother...
...: In a small network, you would normally change network settings. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the Brother CD-ROM to change the final number. • 192.168.1.1 • 192.168.1.2 • 192.168.1.3 10 2 Configuring your...MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) 2 2 Overview 2 Before using TCP/IP protocol. We recommend that identifies each device connected to a network. For more information, see Control panel setup on the machine itself. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to install the Brother software as your Brother...
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..., MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the IP address and subnet mask 2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your machine as a network printer 2 2 BRAdmin Light 2 The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for Brother products in a TCP/IP ...environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as a download from http://solutions.brother...
..., MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Setting up the IP address and subnet mask 2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your machine as a network printer 2 2 BRAdmin Light 2 The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for Brother products in a TCP/IP ...environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as a download from http://solutions.brother...
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... control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using other methods 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. f With the correctly...
... control panel to configure your machine for a network 2 You can configure your machine for a network using other methods 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. f With the correctly...
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...Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. e You can now change more advanced settings, use the ...Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN) on page 19.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings...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...
...Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. e You can now change more advanced settings, use the ...Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for DCP-365CN, DCP-395CN and MFC-295CN) on page 19.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings...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...
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... 3 window. d Enter a password if you want to set one. Note By default, no password is your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings...) from Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 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 have set a ...
... 3 window. d Enter a password if you want to set one. Note By default, no password is your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW) Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings...) from Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 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 have set a ...