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... a convenient place for quick and easy reference at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in PDF format from the Brother Solutions Center. (http://solutions.brother.com/) The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) is your one stop resource for your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual in HTML format...
... a convenient place for quick and easy reference at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in PDF format from the Brother Solutions Center. (http://solutions.brother.com/) The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) is your one stop resource for your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual in HTML format...
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...a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other objects. AOSS is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a trademark of Buffalo Inc. Windows Vista is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and/or... other countries. Each company whose software title is a registered trademark of the OpenLDAP Foundation. Linux is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. BROADCOM, SecureEasySetup and the SecureEasySetup logo are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies. Wi-Fi and...
...a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other objects. AOSS is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a trademark of Buffalo Inc. Windows Vista is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and/or... other countries. Each company whose software title is a registered trademark of the OpenLDAP Foundation. Linux is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. BROADCOM, SecureEasySetup and the SecureEasySetup logo are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies. Wi-Fi and...
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...the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to make changes without notice. Brother reserves the right to the publication. ©2009 Brother Industries Ltd. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for any damages (including consequential) caused by ...reliance on MFC-8890DW. Not all models are available in the country of this manual has been compiled and ...
...the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to make changes without notice. Brother reserves the right to the publication. ©2009 Brother Industries Ltd. IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for any damages (including consequential) caused by ...reliance on MFC-8890DW. Not all models are available in the country of this manual has been compiled and ...
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... to us at: In USA In Canada In Brazil In Europe Customer Support Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater NJ 08807-0911 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Paulista, 854 - 15 and. - Top Center CEP: 01310-100 - Calls must call 1-877-BROTHER. Av. Brasil European Product & Service Support 1 Tame Street Audenshaw Manchester, M34 5JE...
... to us at: In USA In Canada In Brazil In Europe Customer Support Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater NJ 08807-0911 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Paulista, 854 - 15 and. - Top Center CEP: 01310-100 - Calls must call 1-877-BROTHER. Av. Brasil European Product & Service Support 1 Tame Street Audenshaw Manchester, M34 5JE...
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Internet address Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com/ For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support, Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com/ 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
Internet address Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com/ For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support, Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com/ 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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... configure your machine for a wireless network ...40 4 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 41 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...41 Before configuring the wireless settings 41 Configure the wireless settings... configuring the wireless settings 56 Configure the wireless settings...56 5 Wireless configuration for Macintosh using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 68 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...68 Before configuring the wireless settings 68 Configure the wireless ...
... configure your machine for a wireless network ...40 4 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 41 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...41 Before configuring the wireless settings 41 Configure the wireless settings... configuring the wireless settings 56 Configure the wireless settings...56 5 Wireless configuration for Macintosh using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 68 Configuration in Infrastructure mode ...68 Before configuring the wireless settings 68 Configure the wireless ...
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... problems ...191 Network print software installation problems 192 Printing problems...194 Scanning and PC Fax problems ...196 Wireless network troubleshooting (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only 198 Wireless setup problems ...198 Wireless connection problem ...199 Protocol-specific troubleshooting...200 Windows® 2000/XP, Windows...203 Using ARP to configure the IP address 204 Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address 205 Using the Brother Web BRAdmin server software for IIS to configure the IP address 206 Installation when using web services (Windows Vista 207 Installation...
... problems ...191 Network print software installation problems 192 Printing problems...194 Scanning and PC Fax problems ...196 Wireless network troubleshooting (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only 198 Wireless setup problems ...198 Wireless connection problem ...199 Protocol-specific troubleshooting...200 Windows® 2000/XP, Windows...203 Using ARP to configure the IP address 204 Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address 205 Using the Brother Web BRAdmin server software for IIS to configure the IP address 206 Installation when using web services (Windows Vista 207 Installation...
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... TCP/IP. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on the operating system you use the Brother machine through a network, you need to your client PC via the USB or parallel interface. 4 Not available for...OS X 10.3.9 or greater r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r 1 Only the MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW have IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet (TCP/IP) available. 2 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. 3 Available when using the internal network print server.
... TCP/IP. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on the operating system you use the Brother machine through a network, you need to your client PC via the USB or parallel interface. 4 Not available for...OS X 10.3.9 or greater r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r 1 Only the MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW have IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet (TCP/IP) available. 2 BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. 3 Available when using the internal network print server.
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... will be installed automatically when you don't have already installed the printer driver, you install the printer driver. Introduction Network features Your Brother machine has the following basic network features. 1 1 Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for Windows® 2000/XP...'s Guide). Fax to Server (For MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW) 1 The Fax to Server feature allows the machine to install it again. Unlike Internet fax or I-Fax, the Fax to Server feature utilizes a server to your network (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows®...
... will be installed automatically when you don't have already installed the printer driver, you install the printer driver. Introduction Network features Your Brother machine has the following basic network features. 1 1 Network printing 1 The print server provides printing services for Windows® 2000/XP...'s Guide). Fax to Server (For MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW) 1 The Fax to Server feature allows the machine to install it again. Unlike Internet fax or I-Fax, the Fax to Server feature utilizes a server to your network (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows®...
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...can connect to a client PC via the parallel or USB interface. This utility allows you to collect usage and status information from a MFC or DCP connected via the USB or parallel interface from an easy to locally connected machines. Web BRAdmin (Windows®) 1 Web BRAdmin ... make sure it is compatible with a web browser that supports JRE (Java Runtime Environment). For more advanced management of network connected Brother devices. This allows the administrator to monitor locally connected printers, install the Print Auditor Client software on your network, view the status...
...can connect to a client PC via the parallel or USB interface. This utility allows you to collect usage and status information from a MFC or DCP connected via the USB or parallel interface from an easy to locally connected machines. Web BRAdmin (Windows®) 1 Web BRAdmin ... make sure it is compatible with a web browser that supports JRE (Java Runtime Environment). For more advanced management of network connected Brother devices. This allows the administrator to monitor locally connected printers, install the Print Auditor Client software on your network, view the status...
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...; or Macintosh (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater) computer. (See Remote Setup in the Software User's Guide.) 1 Internet fax/scan to E-mail server (MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW only) 1 The Brother machine can also configure these settings using the machine's control panel. (For details, see Using Remote Setup to PC's or other Internet fax...
...; or Macintosh (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater) computer. (See Remote Setup in the Software User's Guide.) 1 Internet fax/scan to E-mail server (MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW only) 1 The Brother machine can also configure these settings using the machine's control panel. (For details, see Using Remote Setup to PC's or other Internet fax...
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... on the following page. See Network Shared printing on page 6. Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol. The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration. If you are two types of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the... controlling file access or printer sharing. There is easier to configure than the Network Shared printing method described on the computers and the Brother machine. The Brother machine can also communicate with Macintosh (TCP/IP compatible operating systems). 5 Windows R Windows R Windows R TCP/IP 1 Router 2...
... on the following page. See Network Shared printing on page 6. Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol. The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration. If you are two types of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the... controlling file access or printer sharing. There is easier to configure than the Network Shared printing method described on the computers and the Brother machine. The Brother machine can also communicate with Macintosh (TCP/IP compatible operating systems). 5 Windows R Windows R Windows R TCP/IP 1 Router 2...
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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. Introduction Network Shared printing 1 In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends...
...; 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. Introduction Network Shared printing 1 In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends...
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... all print jobs via an access point. 1 Access point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with the Ethernet cable Connected to a wireless capable computer without...of the network. The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wired network. Introduction Wireless network connection examples (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only) 1 1 Connected to a computer with an access point on the network (Ad-hoc mode) 1 This type of network does ...
... all print jobs via an access point. 1 Access point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with the Ethernet cable Connected to a wireless capable computer without...of the network. The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wired network. Introduction Wireless network connection examples (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only) 1 1 Connected to a computer with an access point on the network (Ad-hoc mode) 1 This type of network does ...
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DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server ...address can be used in a TCP/IP network. Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functionalities 1 Protocols are available on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of an IP address to ...or automatically (using the HTTP interface (web browser). The print server used for transmitting data on this Brother product.
DNS client 1 The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server ...address can be used in a TCP/IP network. Introduction Protocols 1 1 TCP/IP protocols and functionalities 1 Protocols are available on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol. ARP 1 Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of an IP address to ...or automatically (using the HTTP interface (web browser). The print server used for transmitting data on this Brother product.
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... 1 The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP Version 1.0) allows you to print documents directly to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. LLMNR 1 The Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution protocol (LLMNR) resolves the names of neighboring computers, if the network... (SNMP) is in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater). mDNS 1 mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to send E-mails via the internet. Note For the SNMPv3 protocol, see Security protocols on page 165. TELNET...
... 1 The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP Version 1.0) allows you to print documents directly to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines. LLMNR 1 The Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution protocol (LLMNR) resolves the names of neighboring computers, if the network... (SNMP) is in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater). mDNS 1 mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to send E-mails via the internet. Note For the SNMPv3 protocol, see Security protocols on page 165. TELNET...
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... Web Services also lets you to an FTP server located locally on your computer. For more information on the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com/. 10 If a different web browser is compatible with IPv6, the next generation internet protocol. Note • We recommend Microsoft® Internet... 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to synchronize computer clocks on a TCP/IP network. LDAP (For MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW only) 1 The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) allows the Brother machine to search for Macintosh.
... Web Services also lets you to an FTP server located locally on your computer. For more information on the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com/. 10 If a different web browser is compatible with IPv6, the next generation internet protocol. Note • We recommend Microsoft® Internet... 1 The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® users to synchronize computer clocks on a TCP/IP network. LDAP (For MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW only) 1 The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) allows the Brother machine to search for Macintosh.
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Visit the download page for this protocol is Off. Your Brother machine will be shown with a distinctive icon and the node name. Introduction Other protocol 1 LLTD 1 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on the Windows Vista® network map. The default setting for your model at http://solutions.brother.com/ to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 11 You can activate LLTD using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility software.
Visit the download page for this protocol is Off. Your Brother machine will be shown with a distinctive icon and the node name. Introduction Other protocol 1 LLTD 1 1 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on the Windows Vista® network map. The default setting for your model at http://solutions.brother.com/ to download BRAdmin Professional 3. 11 You can activate LLTD using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility software.
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... in the supplied Quick Setup Guide. Note If you do not wish to, or are unable to use the Brother installer or any of Brother's software tools, you can also use the machine in a networked TCP/IP environment, you would normally change network settings. The IP address ... required to configure the IP address and subnet mask. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to install the Brother software as your host computers. Please follow the instructions in a network environment, you assign to a network. For more information, see Control panel setup...
... in the supplied Quick Setup Guide. Note If you do not wish to, or are unable to use the Brother installer or any of Brother's software tools, you can also use the machine in a networked TCP/IP environment, you would normally change network settings. The IP address ... required to configure the IP address and subnet mask. IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2 To use the machine's control panel to install the Brother software as your host computers. Please follow the instructions in a network environment, you assign to a network. For more information, see Control panel setup...
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... utility. For Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 users Click Start / All Programs 1 / Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light. 1 Programs for new devices automatically. 15 b BRAdmin Light will search for Windows® 2000 users For ...2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2003/2008 and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater. The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Brother products in the machine is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network. ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address ...
... utility. For Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 users Click Start / All Programs 1 / Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light. 1 Programs for new devices automatically. 15 b BRAdmin Light will search for Windows® 2000 users For ...2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2003/2008 and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater. The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Brother products in the machine is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network. ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address ...