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...the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all your one stop resource 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. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printing needs. Version B ENG...
...the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all your one stop resource 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. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printing needs. Version B ENG...
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... to make changes without notice. Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of this product are subject to the publication. ©2008 Brother Industries, Ltd. ii Do not use in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. ... and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country. Windows® XP in the country of purchase only. The contents of this...
... to make changes without notice. Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of this product are subject to the publication. ©2008 Brother Industries, Ltd. ii Do not use in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. ... and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country. Windows® XP in the country of purchase only. The contents of this...
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...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 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection...Using 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 models...
...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 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection...Using 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 models...
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... Configuration using the SES/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...
... Configuration using the SES/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...
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... setup 76 Network menu...76 TCP/IP ...76 Setup Misc. (MFC-5490CN only)...89 Setup Wizard (wireless network only 89 SES/WPS/AOSS (wireless network only 89 WPS w/PIN code (wireless network only 89 WLAN Status (wireless network only 90 Ethernet (wired network only)...94 E-mail/I-FAX (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 95...
... setup 76 Network menu...76 TCP/IP ...76 Setup Misc. (MFC-5490CN only)...89 Setup Wizard (wireless network only 89 SES/WPS/AOSS (wireless network only 89 WPS w/PIN code (wireless network only 89 WLAN Status (wireless network only 90 Ethernet (wired network only)...94 E-mail/I-FAX (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 95...
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... Windows 154 13 Troubleshooting 155 Overview...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
... Windows 154 13 Troubleshooting 155 Overview...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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... driver only 169 Installation when using Web Services (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...
... driver only 169 Installation when using Web Services (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...
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... 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 use .... 1 The following chart shows what network features and connections are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 3 Not available for DCP models. These functions include ...
... 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 use .... 1 The following chart shows what network features and connections are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. 3 Not available for DCP models. These functions include ...
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... mixed text and large graphics, you choose network connection during the software installation. 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 interference from other ... fastest throughput speed. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as possible with minimal obstructions. Due to these factors, wireless may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer, or USB for a complete description.) Windows® users can also...
... mixed text and large graphics, you choose network connection during the software installation. 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 interference from other ... fastest throughput speed. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as possible with minimal obstructions. Due to these factors, wireless may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer, or USB for a complete description.) Windows® users can also...
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...at the heart of network does not have a central access point. Introduction Wireless network connection examples 1 1 Connected to a wired network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with an access point on the network (... 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 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending...
...at the heart of network does not have a central access point. Introduction Wireless network connection examples 1 1 Connected to a wired network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is not wireless capable connected to the access point with an access point on the network (... 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 When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending...
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... Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® only. 15 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 18... with an Ethernet cable connection Changing the print server settings 2 Note For wireless network users, you want to change the print server settings. b Choose the print server which you have set one. d Enter a password if you want to change more advanced settings, use...
... Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities / BRAdmin Light.jar file. c Choose Network Configuration from http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® only. 15 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) on page 18... with an Ethernet cable connection Changing the print server settings 2 Note For wireless network users, you want to change the print server settings. b Choose the print server which you have set one. d Enter a password if you want to change more advanced settings, use...
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... and MFC-6890CDW, the default password is required by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional 3. 1 Programs for Windows® 2000 users b Choose the print server which you want to change the wireless settings. Note • If the print server is only available for Windows® users... set a password. d Enter a password if you have set a password, double-click the device you are sure that is your print server.) 16 To set one. c Choose Configure Device from http://solutions.brother.com.
... and MFC-6890CDW, the default password is required by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional 3. 1 Programs for Windows® 2000 users b Choose the print server which you want to change the wireless settings. Note • If the print server is only available for Windows® users... set a password. d Enter a password if you have set a password, double-click the device you are sure that is your print server.) 16 To set one. c Choose Configure Device from http://solutions.brother.com.
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...available for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can be the best method of connection for more details on how to configure the wireless network settings. For information on TCP/IP settings, see...all types of your computer. Please read this method, you will learn how to your wireless network. Note • To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to follow the instructions in the Quick Setup Guide. 3 We recommend ...
...available for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can be the best method of connection for more details on how to configure the wireless network settings. For information on TCP/IP settings, see...all types of your computer. Please read this method, you will learn how to your wireless network. Note • To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to follow the instructions in the Quick Setup Guide. 3 We recommend ...
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... a 32-byte or less value and is sent on the network). Authentication and encryption 3 Most wireless networks use channels. When your wireless network device receives a beacon, you configure your Brother wireless device, it is assigned to reach your Brother wireless device supports. Therefore care must configure the machine to match the settings of security settings. Please...
... a 32-byte or less value and is sent on the network). Authentication and encryption 3 Most wireless networks use channels. When your wireless network device receives a beacon, you configure your Brother wireless device, it is assigned to reach your Brother wireless device supports. Therefore care must configure the machine to match the settings of security settings. Please...
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... (Wired Equivalent Privacy), the data is transmitted and received with WEP This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that is sent over the wireless network. "71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba". WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that must be entered in length, up to... secure the data that is 8 or more characters in an ASCII or hexadecimal format. • 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters e.g. The Brother wireless machine supports the following encryption methods: None No encryption method is used to a maximum of 63 characters. 20
... (Wired Equivalent Privacy), the data is transmitted and received with WEP This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that is sent over the wireless network. "71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba". WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that must be entered in length, up to... secure the data that is 8 or more characters in an ASCII or hexadecimal format. • 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters e.g. The Brother wireless machine supports the following encryption methods: None No encryption method is used to a maximum of 63 characters. 20
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...point 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 a ...45.) For Macintosh® (See page 65.) Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed. 21 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Step by step chart for...
...point 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 a ...45.) For Macintosh® (See page 65.) Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed. 21 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (Not available for MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN) Step by step chart for...
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...132; Ad-hoc mode Connected to a computer with an access point 3 b 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 27.) See page 27. For Windows...
...132; Ad-hoc mode Connected to a computer with an access point 3 b 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 27.) See page 27. For Windows...
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...wireless capable computer without 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) is not wireless... capable connected to the access point with each other. Configuring your machine for a wireless network ...Infrastructure mode) 3 1 3 4 2 3 1 Access point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer connected to the access point 4 Wired computer which is ...
...wireless capable computer without 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) is not wireless... capable connected to the access point with each other. Configuring your machine for a wireless network ...Infrastructure mode) 3 1 3 4 2 3 1 Access point 2 Wireless network printer (your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer connected to the access point 4 Wired computer which is ...
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... point (A) supports either SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (PBC 1) or AOSS™, you can easily connect your Brother machine to configure your wireless network settings. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation. (See Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel menu, using the PIN...
... point (A) supports either SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (PBC 1) or AOSS™, you can easily connect your Brother machine to configure your wireless network settings. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation. (See Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel menu, using the PIN...
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...(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 also configure using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected 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 computer is a device that manages the...
...(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 also configure using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected 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 computer is a device that manages the...