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...for all times. 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. You can also download the manual in a ...-ROM at all your printing needs. You can view this machine on your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual in HTML format from the Brother Solutions Center. (http://solutions.brother.com/) The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) is your one...
...for all times. 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. You can also download the manual in a ...-ROM at all your printing needs. You can view this machine on your machine, read this manual thoroughly before using this manual in HTML format from the Brother Solutions Center. (http://solutions.brother.com/) The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) is your one...
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... Server® 2003/2008) (Not available for DCP-8085DN and DCP-8080DN 20 Using other methods to change print server settings 20 3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 21 Overview...21 Wireless network terms and concepts ...22 SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels 22 Authentication and encryption ...22 Step by...
... Server® 2003/2008) (Not available for DCP-8085DN and DCP-8080DN 20 Using other methods to change print server settings 20 3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 21 Overview...21 Wireless network terms and concepts ...22 SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels 22 Authentication and encryption ...22 Step by...
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...MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wireless network only 102 WLAN Status (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wireless network only 102 Set to Default (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only 104 Wired Enable (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wired network only 105 WLAN Enable (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wireless network only 105 E-mail / IFAX (MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC... default for Scan to Network 119 Fax to Server (For MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW 120 Time Zone ...122 Restoring the network settings to factory default 123 Printing the Network Configuration List 123 7 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows...
...MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wireless network only 102 WLAN Status (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wireless network only 102 Set to Default (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only 104 Wired Enable (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wired network only 105 WLAN Enable (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW wireless network only 105 E-mail / IFAX (MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC... default for Scan to Network 119 Fax to Server (For MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW 120 Time Zone ...122 Restoring the network settings to factory default 123 Printing the Network Configuration List 123 7 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows...
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......191 General 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...Brother Web BRAdmin server software for IIS to configure the IP address 206 Installation when using web services (Windows Vista 207 Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only 208 B Appendix B 209 Print server specifications...209 Ethernet wired network...209 Wireless...
......191 General 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...Brother Web BRAdmin server software for IIS to configure the IP address 206 Installation when using web services (Windows Vista 207 Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only 208 B Appendix B 209 Print server specifications...209 Ethernet wired network...209 Wireless...
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...; 2003 x64 Edition Mac 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. The following chart shows what network features and connections...
...; 2003 x64 Edition Mac 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. The following chart shows what network features and connections...
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...print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer communicating with the Ethernet cable Connected to a wireless ...wireless capable connected to the access point with the access point 4 Wired computer which is part of network does not have a central access point. The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a computer with each other. Introduction Wireless network connection examples (For MFC-8690DW and MFC...
...print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 1 Wireless network printer (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer 7 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer communicating with the Ethernet cable Connected to a wireless ...wireless capable connected to the access point with the access point 4 Wired computer which is part of network does not have a central access point. The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a computer with each other. Introduction Wireless network connection examples (For MFC-8690DW and MFC...
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...BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network. ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) • The default password for Brother print servers is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. • If you require more advanced printer ...anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily disable them. The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Brother products in the current BRAdmin Light window. It also can print, configure the software settings following the instructions. • Node name: Node name appears in...
...BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network. ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) • The default password for Brother print servers is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. • If you require more advanced printer ...anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily disable them. The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Brother products in the current BRAdmin Light window. It also can print, configure the software settings following the instructions. • Node name: Node name appears in...
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... for a network Changing the print server settings 2 Note (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only) For wireless network users, you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings. 2 See Configure your machine for a wireless network. ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) 18 c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com/. The default Node name...
... for a network Changing the print server settings 2 Note (MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only) For wireless network users, you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings. 2 See Configure your machine for a wireless network. ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) 18 c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com/. The default Node name...
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... for a wireless network (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend you to follow the steps in a both wired and wireless network, only one connection method can easily connect your machine to your wireless network. Note • To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother machine...
... for a wireless network (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend you to follow the steps in a both wired and wireless network, only one connection method can easily connect your machine to your wireless network. Note • To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother machine...
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...wireless network (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) Confirm your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer connected to a computer with an access point in Ad-hoc mode. 27 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with an Ethernet cable Connected to a wireless..., 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 Note We do not guarantee the wireless network connection with each other. Each wireless client communicates directly with...
...wireless network (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) Confirm your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer connected to a computer with an access point in Ad-hoc mode. 27 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with an Ethernet cable Connected to a wireless..., 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 Note We do not guarantee the wireless network connection with each other. Each wireless client communicates directly with...
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... key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that you can configure the wireless settings again. "Hello" (this is supported for 64-bit encrypted networks or 128-bit encrypted networks and can print, configure the software settings following the instructions. • You need to temporarily...(The Ethernet cable is not a standard accessory.) 42 Wireless configuration for Yes to accept the change. Press Menu, 7, 0 for Network Reset, press 1 for Reset and then choose 1 for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 1 WPA/WPA2-PSK is for WPA-PSK ...
... key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that you can configure the wireless settings again. "Hello" (this is supported for 64-bit encrypted networks or 128-bit encrypted networks and can print, configure the software settings following the instructions. • You need to temporarily...(The Ethernet cable is not a standard accessory.) 42 Wireless configuration for Yes to accept the change. Press Menu, 7, 0 for Network Reset, press 1 for Reset and then choose 1 for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 1 WPA/WPA2-PSK is for WPA-PSK ...
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See Printing the Network Configuration List on , and then click Refresh. Note • The default Node name is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is blank, check if the access point ...; You can find your access point using a network cable and click Next. 4 i Choose the machine you wish to your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address by printing out the Network Configuration List. Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) h Connect the Brother wireless device to configure, and click Next.
See Printing the Network Configuration List on , and then click Refresh. Note • The default Node name is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is blank, check if the access point ...; You can find your access point using a network cable and click Next. 4 i Choose the machine you wish to your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address by printing out the Network Configuration List. Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) h Connect the Brother wireless device to configure, and click Next.
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...your network, contact your network administrator or the manufacture of your access point / router. • If you are using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) l If your network is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. Then enter the Network Key ...on page 41 for your network, make sure you wrote down list in the Wireless Link Status, but the machine is case sensitive. 47 Wireless configuration for Windows® using WEP and the printed Network Configuration page in step m shows Link OK in each setting box. Choose...
...your network, contact your network administrator or the manufacture of your access point / router. • If you are using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) l If your network is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. Then enter the Network Key ...on page 41 for your network, make sure you wrote down list in the Wireless Link Status, but the machine is case sensitive. 47 Wireless configuration for Windows® using WEP and the printed Network Configuration page in step m shows Link OK in each setting box. Choose...
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The settings will be sent to your machine. 48 Wireless configuration for your network. • The control panel settings will be printed. 4 Note • If you click Cancel. The settings will be automatically changed to WLAN when the wireless settings are sent to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter the necessary IP address settings for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) m Click Next. The Network Configuration page will remain unchanged if you want to your machine.
The settings will be sent to your machine. 48 Wireless configuration for your network. • The control panel settings will be printed. 4 Note • If you click Cancel. The settings will be automatically changed to WLAN when the wireless settings are sent to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter the necessary IP address settings for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) m Click Next. The Network Configuration page will remain unchanged if you want to your machine.
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... is shown for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) n Check the printed Network Configuration page. Choose the status as it is probably due to associate with a wireless network. Wireless setup failed as it was unable to incorrect security settings. Wireless configuration for the Wireless Link Status on pages 123) Confirm the security...
... is shown for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) n Check the printed Network Configuration page. Choose the status as it is probably due to associate with a wireless network. Wireless setup failed as it was unable to incorrect security settings. Wireless configuration for the Wireless Link Status on pages 123) Confirm the security...
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... application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) Configuration in a network environment using the Brother installer application for Windows® found on your computer. Configure the wireless settings 4 a Plug the machine's power cord into your machine for Yes to accept the change. Turn on page 21. • If you are sure that you can print, configure the...
... application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) Configuration in a network environment using the Brother installer application for Windows® found on your computer. Configure the wireless settings 4 a Plug the machine's power cord into your machine for Yes to accept the change. Turn on page 21. • If you are sure that you can print, configure the...
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Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) l Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next. If the list is blank, check if the machine is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) • You can find your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address by printing out the Network Configuration List. See Printing the Network Configuration List on , and then click Refresh. 4 Note • The default Node name is "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is powered on page 123. 62
Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) l Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next. If the list is blank, check if the machine is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) • You can find your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address by printing out the Network Configuration List. See Printing the Network Configuration List on , and then click Refresh. 4 Note • The default Node name is "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is powered on page 123. 62
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...The WEP key is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. When configuring your Brother wireless machine, you must configure your machine to setup or configure additional WEP key indexes other than WEP ...for your network is case sensitive. 64 Wireless configuration for Windows® using WEP and the printed Network Configuration page in step p shows Link OK in the Wireless Link Status, but the machine is not ... / router. • If you are using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) o If your existing wireless network.
...The WEP key is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. When configuring your Brother wireless machine, you must configure your machine to setup or configure additional WEP key indexes other than WEP ...for your network is case sensitive. 64 Wireless configuration for Windows® using WEP and the printed Network Configuration page in step p shows Link OK in the Wireless Link Status, but the machine is not ... / router. • If you are using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) o If your existing wireless network.
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The settings will be printed. 4 Note If you click Cancel. The Network Configuration page will remain unchanged if you want to your network. 65 The settings will be sent to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter the necessary IP address settings for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) p Click Next. Wireless configuration for your machine.
The settings will be printed. 4 Note If you click Cancel. The Network Configuration page will remain unchanged if you want to your network. 65 The settings will be sent to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter the necessary IP address settings for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) p Click Next. Wireless configuration for your machine.
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... settings of your status is shown in the Wireless Link Status on the Network Configuration page. If your wireless network and try starting from step f again. 66 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) q Check the printed Network Configuration page. Reset the print server back to its factory default settings...
... settings of your status is shown in the Wireless Link Status on the Network Configuration page. If your wireless network and try starting from step f again. 66 Wireless configuration for Windows® using the Brother installer application (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) q Check the printed Network Configuration page. Reset the print server back to its factory default settings...