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 this manual thoroughly before using this machine on
your network. You can print or view this manual from the
Documentation CD-ROM at any time, please keep the
Documentation CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and
easy reference at all times.
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Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips
about how the operation works with other features.
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IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways ..............................................................................................9
IP address ...........................................................................................................................................9
Step by step chart....................................................................................................................................11
Setting up the IP address and subnet mask ............................................................................................12
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your machine as a network printer ..............................12
Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network......................................................14
Using other methods to configure your machine for a network .........................................................14
Changing the print server settings...........................................................................................................15
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings ..................................................15
Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings (Windows
Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings
(MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) (Not available for Windows Server
Using the control panel to change the print server settings...............................................................17
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2003/2008) ...............17
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)....................15
3Configuring your machine for a wireless network18
Using services .......................................................................................................................................100
Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) ..........................................100
Using DHCP to configure the IP address ........................................................................................100
Using RARP to configure the IP address ........................................................................................101
Using BOOTP to configure the IP address......................................................................................102
Using APIPA to configure the IP address........................................................................................102
Using ARP to configure the IP address ...........................................................................................103
Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only).......................................104
Installation when using Web Services (Windows Vista
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and Windows®7) ..........................................105
BAppendix B106
Print server specifications......................................................................................................................106
Wired network (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) ................................................106
Function table and default factory settings ............................................................................................109
Entering Text .........................................................................................................................................112
For MFC models ..............................................................................................................................112
For DCP models..............................................................................................................................113
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Introduction1
Overview1
The Brother machine can be shared on a 10/100 MB wired or IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet
network using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of
connection depending on the operating system you are running on a network supporting TCP/IP. These
functions include printing, scanning, PC-FAX send, PC-FAX receive, PhotoCapture Center™, Remote Setup
and Status Monitor. The following chart shows what network features and connections are supported by each
operating system.
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Operating Systems
10/100BASE-TX wired Ethernet
(TCP/IP)
IEEE 802.11b/g wireless
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Printingrrr
BRAdmin Lightrrr
BRAdmin Professional 3
Web BRAdmin
Scanningrr
PC Fax Send
PC Fax Receive
Remote Setup
Status Monitorrr
Driver Deployment Wizardrr
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45
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Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Windows Vista
Windows®7
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Windows Server®
2003/2008
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Mac OS X
10.4.11 - 10.5.x - 10.6.x
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Not available for DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W.
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BRAdmin Professional 3 and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/
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Not available for DCP models.
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Not available for DCP models, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W.
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Black and White only.
To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to configure the print server, and set up the
computers you use.
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Introduction
Network features1
Your Brother machine has the following basic network functions.
Network printing1
The print server provides printing services for Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and
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Windows Server
supporting TCP/IP.
Network scanning1
You can scan documents over the network to your computer. (See Network Scanning in the Software User’s
Guide.)
Mac OS X 10.6.x users can also scan documents using the ICA Scanner Driver. (See Scanning a document
using the ICA driver (Mac OS X 10.6.x) in the Software User’s Guide.)
Network PC-FAX (Not available for DCP models)1
2003/2008 supporting the TCP/IP protocols and Macintosh (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x)
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You can directly send a PC file as a PC-FAX over your network. (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows®
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and Sending a Fax for Macintosh in the Software User’s Guide for a complete description.) Windows
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can also use PC-FAX receive
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PC-Fax Receive is not supported by the MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W.
. (See PC-FAX receiving in the Software User’s Guide.)
users
Network PhotoCapture Center™1
You can view, retrieve and save data from a USB flash memory drive or a media card inserted into the Brother
machine. The software is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software
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installation. For Windows
ControlCenter3 in the Software User’s Guide. For Macintosh, launch any web browser in which FTP is
available and enter FTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of your Brother machine).
For more information, see Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center in the Software User’s Guide.
, choose the PHOTOCAPTURE tab of ControlCenter3. For more information, see
Management utilities1
BRAdmin Light1
BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of network connected Brother devices. This utility can search for
Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
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The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Windows
®
Server
installed automatically when you install the printer driver. If you have already installed the printer driver, you
don’t have to install it again.
2003/2008 and Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x computers. For Macintosh users, BRAdmin Light will be
2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and Windows
For more information on BRAdmin Light, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
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Introduction
BRAdmin Professional 3 (Windows®)1
BRAdmin Professional 3 is a utility for more advanced management of network connected Brother devices.
This utility can search for Brother products on your network and view the device status from an easy to read
explorer style window that changes color identifying the status of each device. You can configure network
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and device settings along with the ability to update device firmware from a Windows
computer on your LAN.
BRAdmin Professional 3 can also log activity of brother devices on your network and export the log data in
an HTML, CSV, TXT or SQL format.
For more information and downloading, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
Web BRAdmin (Windows®)1
Web BRAdmin is a utility for managing network connected Brother devices on your LAN and WAN. This utility
can search for Brother products on your network, view its status and configure the network settings. Unlike
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BRAdmin Professional 3, which is designed for Windows
only, Web BRAdmin is a server based utility that
can be accessed from any client PC with a web browser that supports JRE (Java Runtime Environment). By
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installing the Web BRAdmin server utility on a PC running IIS
, connect to the Web BRAdmin server, which
then communicates with the device itself.
For more information and downloading, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
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Internet Information Server 4.0 or Internet Information Service 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.5
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Remote Setup (MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)1
The Remote Setup software allows you to configure network settings from a Windows® PC or Macintosh
(Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) computer. (See Remote Setup in the Software User’s Guide.)
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Introduction
Types of Network Connections1
Wired network connection example1
Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP1
In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to each device. There is no
central server controlling file access or printer sharing.
Windows
TCP/IPTCP/IP
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Windows
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Windows
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2
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1 Switch or Router
2 Network printer (your machine)
In a smaller network of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the Peer-to-Peer printing method as it is easier
to configure than the Network Shared Printing method. (See Network Shared Printing on page 5.)
Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.
The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration.
If you are using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother
machine.
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Introduction
Network Shared Printing1
In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type
of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs.
1 Client computer
2 Also known as “Server” or “Print Server”
1
3 TCP/IP or USB (where available)
4 Network printer (your machine)
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 have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is
connected via the USB interface at the server.
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Introduction
Wireless network connection examples1
Connected to a computer with an access point on the network (Infrastructure mode)1
This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point can also act as
a bridge or a gateway to a wired network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this
network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.
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4
2
3
1 Access point
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2 Wireless network printer (your machine)
3 Wireless capable computer communicating with the access point
4 Wired computer (which is not wireless capable) connected to the access point with the Ethernet
cable
Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point on the network
(Ad-hoc mode)1
This type of network does not have a central access point. Each wireless client communicates directly with
each other. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs
directly from the computer sending the print data.
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1
2
1 Wireless network printer (your machine)
2 Wireless capable computer
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Introduction
Note
Protocols1
TCP/IP protocols and functions1
Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on a network. Protocols allow users to gain
access to network connected resources.
The print server used on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol) protocols.
TCP/IP is the most popular set of protocols used for communication such as Internet and E-mail. This protocol
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can be used in almost all operating systems such as Windows
The following TCP/IP protocols are available on this Brother product.
DHCP/BOOTP/RARP1
By using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured.
To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please contact your network administrator.
, Windows Server®, Mac OS X and Linux®.
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APIPA1
If you do not assign an IP address manually (using the control panel of the machine or the BRAdmin software)
or automatically (using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
protocol will automatically assign an IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255.
ARP1
Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of an IP address to MAC address in a TCP/IP network.
DNS client1
The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. This function allows the
print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.
NetBIOS name resolution1
Network Basic Input/Output System name resolution enables you to obtain the IP address of the other device
using its NetBIOS name during the network connection.
WINS1
Windows Internet Name Service is an information providing service for the NetBIOS name resolution by
consolidating an IP address and a NetBIOS name that is in the local network.
LPR/LPD1
Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network.
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Introduction
Custom Raw Port (Default is Port 9100)1
Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.
mDNS1
mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS X Simple Network
Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x)
SNMP1
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers,
routers and Brother network ready machines.
LLMNR1
The Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution protocol (LLMNR) resolves the names of neighboring computers,
if the network does not have a Domain Name System (DNS) server. The LLMNR Responder function works
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when using a computer that has the LLMNR Sender function such as Windows Vista
or Windows®7.
Web Services1
The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista® and Windows®7 users to install the Brother printer
driver by right-clicking the machine icon from the Network folder. (See Installation when using Web Services
®
(Windows Vista
the machine from your computer.
and Windows®7) on page 105.) The Web Services also let you check the current status of
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Other Protocol1
LLTD1
The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on the
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Windows Vista
and the node name. The default setting for this protocol is Off.
You can activate LLTD using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility software. Visit the download page for your
model at http://solutions.brother.com/
or Windows®7 Network Map. Your Brother machine will be shown with a distinctive icon
to download BRAdmin Professional 3.
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Note
Note
Configuring your machine for a network
2
with an Ethernet cable connection
(DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and
MFC-J630W only)
Overview2
Before using your Brother machine in a network environment, you must install the Brother software and also
configure the appropriate TCP/IP network settings on the machine itself. In this chapter, you will learn the
basic steps required to print over the network using TCP/IP protocol.
We recommend that you use the Brother installer on the installation CD-ROM to install the Brother software
as this will guide you through the software and network installation. Please follow the instructions in the
supplied Quick Setup Guide.
If you do not wish to, or are unable to use the automatic installer or any of Brother’s software tools, you
can also use the machine’s control panel to change network settings. For more information, see Control panel setup on page 65.
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IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways2
To use the machine in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure its IP address and subnet
mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host
computers. If it is not, you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address.
IP address2
An IP address is a series of numbers that identifies each device connected to a network. An IP address
consists of four numbers separated by dots. Each number is between 0 and 255.
Example: In a small network, you would normally change the final number.
• 192.168.1.1
• 192.168.1.2
• 192.168.1.3
How the IP address is assigned to your print server:2
If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your network (typically a UNIX®/Linux®, Windows® 2000/XP,
®
Windows Vista
obtain its IP address from that server.
, Windows®7 or Windows Server® 2003/2008 network) the print server will automatically
On smaller networks, the DHCP server may be the Router.
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Note
For more information on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using DHCP to configure the IP address
on page 100, Using BOOTP to configure the IP address on page 102 and Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 101.
If you do not have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol will
automatically assign an IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255. For more
information on APIPA, see Using APIPA to configure the IP address on page 102.
Subnet mask2
Subnet masks restrict network communication.
Example: Computer1 can talk to Computer2
•Computer1
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
•Computer2
IP Address: 192.168.1.3
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
0 denotes that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.
In the above example, we can communicate with any device that has an IP address that begins with
192.168.1.X.
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Gateway (and router)2
A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network and sends data transmitted via the
network to an exact destination. The router knows where to direct data that arrives at the gateway. If a
destination is located at an external network, the router transmits data to the external network. If your network
communicates with other networks, you may need to configure the Gateway IP address. If you do not know
the Gateway IP address then contact your Network Administrator.
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Step by step chart2
a Configure the TCP/IP settings.
Configure the IP addressiSee page 12
Configure the subnet maskiSee page 12
Configure the gatewayiSee page 12
b Change the print server settings.
Using the BRAdmin Light utilityiSee page 15
Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utilityiSee page 15
Using the control paneliSee page 65
Using the Remote SetupiSee page 17
Using other methodsiSee page 100
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Note
Setting up the IP address and subnet mask2
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your machine as a network printer2
BRAdmin Light2
The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for initial setup of the Brother network connected devices. It also can
search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings,
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such as IP address. The BRAdmin Light utility is available for Windows
®
Windows
7, Windows Server® 2003/2008 and Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x.
How to configure your machine using the BRAdmin Light utility2
• Please use the BRAdmin Light utility version that was supplied on the installation CD-ROM of your Brother
product. You can also download the latest Brother BRAdmin Light utility version from
http://solutions.brother.com/
2000/XP, Windows Vista®,
2
• If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 utility
that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/
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Windows
• If you are using Windows
all personal firewall software (other than Windows
users.
®
Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable
®
Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the
. This utility is only available for
duration of the configuration. Once you are sure that you can print, re-enable them.
• Node Name: Node Name appears in current BRAdmin Light window. The default Node Name of the print
server in the machine is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your machine’s MAC Address / Ethernet
Address.)
• By default, no password is required. To set a password for, double-click the device you want to set a
password. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. Enter the new password.
a Start the BRAdmin Light utility.
Windows
Click Start / All Programs
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Programs for Windows® 2000 users
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x
Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities /
BRAdmin Light.jar file.
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2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and Windows Server® 2003/2008
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/ Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light.
b BRAdmin Light will search for new devices automatically.
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Note
c Double-click the unconfigured device.
Windows
Macintosh
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2
• If the print server is set to its factory default settings (if you don’t use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the
device will appear as Unconfigured in the BRAdmin Light utility screen.
• You can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet Address) from the machine’s control panel. See
Node Name on page 68 and MAC Address on page 75.
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
d Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of
your print server.
Windows
Macintosh
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2
e Click OK.
f With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network2
You can configure your machine for a network using the control panel Network menu. (See Control panel
setup on page 65.)
Using other methods to configure your machine for a network2
You can configure your machine for a network using other methods. (See Other ways to set the IP address
(for advanced users and administrators) on page 100.)
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Note
Note
Note
Changing the print server settings2
For wireless network users, you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings.
(See Configuring your machine for a wireless network on page 18.)
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings2
a Start the BRAdmin Light utility.
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Windows
Click Start / All Programs
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Programs for Windows® 2000 users
2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and Windows Server® 2003/2008
1
/ Brother / BRAdmin Light / BRAdmin Light.
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x
Double-click Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) / Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities /
BRAdmin Light.jar file.
b Choose the print server which you want to change the settings.
c Choose Network Configuration from the Control menu.
d Enter a password if you have set one.
e You can now change the print server settings.
2
If you want to change more advanced settings, use the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that is available as
a download from http://solutions.brother.com/
. For Windows® only.
Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings
(Windows®)2
• Please use the latest version of the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that is available as a download from
http://solutions.brother.com/
• If you are using Windows
all personal firewall software (other than Windows
duration of the configuration. Once you are sure that you can print, configure the software settings
following the instructions again.
• Node name: The node name appears in the current BRAdmin Professional 3 window. The default Node
name is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” or “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your MAC Address / Ethernet
Address.)
. This utility is only available for Windows® users.
®
Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable
®
Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Note
Note
a Start the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility (from Windows
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2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and
Windows Server® 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3.
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Programs for Windows® 2000 users
b Choose the print server/machine which you want to configure.
c Choose Configure Device from the Control menu.
d Enter a password if you have set one.
2
By default, no password is required. To set a password for, double-click the device you want to set a
password. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. Enter the new password.
e You can now change the wireless settings.
• If the print server is set to its factory default settings without using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the
device will appear as APIPA in the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility screen.
• You can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet Address) from the machine’s control panel.
See Node Name on page 68 and MAC Address on page 75.
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Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings
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(MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) (Not available for Windows Server
2003/2008)2
Remote Setup for Windows
The Remote Setup application allows you to configure network settings from a Windows® application. When
you access this application, the settings on your machine will be downloaded automatically to your PC and
displayed on your PC screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine.
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2
2
a Click the Start button, All Programs
your model name).
1
Programs for Windows® 2000 users
1
, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup (where XXXX is
b Enter a password if you have set one.
c Click TCP/IP (Wired) or Setup Misc.
d You can now change the print server settings.
Remote Setup for Macintosh2
The Remote Setup application allows you to configure many MFC settings from a Macintosh application.
When you access this application, the settings on your machine will be downloaded automatically to your
Macintosh and displayed on your Macintosh screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly
to the machine.
a Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop, Library, Printers, Brother, then Utilities.
b Double-click the Remote Setup icon.
c Enter a password if you have set one.
d Click TCP/IP (Wired) or Setup Misc.
e You can now change the print server settings.
Using the control panel to change the print server settings2
You can configure and change the print server settings using the control panel Network menu. (See Control
panel setup on page 65.)
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Note
Configuring your machine for a wireless
3
network
Overview3
To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to follow the steps in the Quick Setup Guide.
We recommend that you use the Setup Wizard from the machine’s control panel Network menu. By using
this method, you can easily connect your machine to your wireless network. Please follow the instructions in
the supplied Quick Setup Guide.
Please read this chapter for more details on how to configure the wireless network settings. For information
on TCP/IP settings, see Setting up the IP address and subnet mask on page 12. Then, in Network printing
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from Windows
on page 90, you will learn how to install the network software and drivers into the operating system running
on your computer.
• To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close
to the network access point (or router) as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls
between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer
speed of your documents.
Due to these factors, wireless may not be the best method of connection for all types of documents and
applications. If you are printing large files, such as multi-page documents with mixed text and large
graphics, you may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer (DCP-J715W,
MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only), or USB for the fastest throughput speed.
basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing on page 86 and Network printing from a Macintosh
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• Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection
method can be used at a time.
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Configuring your machine for a wireless network
Wireless network terms and concepts3
If you want to use your machine in a wireless network you must configure the machine to match the settings
of the existing wireless network. This section provides some of the main terms and concepts of these settings,
which may be helpful when you configure your machine for a wireless network.
SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels3
You need to configure the SSID and a channel to specify the wireless network you want to connect to.
SSID
Each wireless network has its own unique network name and it is technically referred to as SSID or ESSID
(Extended Service Set Identifier). The SSID is a 32-byte or less value and is assigned to the access point.
The wireless network devices you want to associate to the wireless network should match the access
point. The access point and wireless network devices regularly send wireless packets (referred to as a
beacon) which has the SSID information. When your wireless network device receives a beacon, you can
identify the wireless network that is close enough for the radio waves to reach your device.
Channels
Wireless networks use channels. Each wireless channel is on a different frequency. There are up to
14 different channels that can be used when using a wireless network. However, in many countries the
number of channels available are restricted. For further information, see Wireless network on page 107.
Authentication and encryption3
Most wireless networks use some kind of security settings. These security settings define the authentication
(how the device identifies itself to the network) and encryption (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the
network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Brother wireless device,
it will not be able to connect to the wireless network. Therefore care must be taken when configuring these
options. Please refer to the information below to see which authentication and encryption methods your
Brother wireless device supports.
3
Authentication methods3
The Brother machine supports the following methods:
Open System
Wireless devices are allowed to access the network without any authentication.
Shared Key
A secret pre-determined key is shared by all devices that will access the wireless network.
The Brother wireless machine uses the WEP keys as the pre-determined key.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Enables a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared key (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), which enables the Brother
wireless machine to associate with access points using TKIP for WPA-PSK or AES for WPA-PSK and
WPA2-PSK (WPA-Personal).
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Encryption methods3
Encryption is used to secure the data that is sent over the wireless network. The Brother wireless machine
supports the following encryption methods:
None
No encryption method is used.
WEP
By using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), the data is transmitted and received with a secure key.
TKIP
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key mixing a message integrity check and
re-keying mechanism.
AES
®
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is the Wi-Fi
authorized strong encryption standard.
Network Key3
There are some rules for each security method:
Open System/Shared Key with WEP
This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format.
• 64 (40) bit ASCII:
Uses 5 text characters e.g. “WSLAN” (this is case sensitive).
• 64 (40) bit hexadecimal:
Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data e.g. “71f2234aba”.
• 128 (104) bit ASCII:
3
Uses 13 text characters e.g. “Wirelesscomms” (this is case sensitive).
• 128 (104) bit hexadecimal:
Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal data e.g. “71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba”.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES
Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
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Step by step chart for wireless network configuration 3
For Infrastructure mode3
a Confirm your network environment. (See page 23.)
Infrastructure mode
Connected to a computer with an access point
b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.)
Ad-hoc mode See page 22.
or
Connected to a wireless capable computer without
an access point
3
Using the Setup
Wizard from the
control panel
(Recommended)
Using the
WPS/AOSS control
panel menu
Using the PIN
Method of Wi-Fi
Protected Setup
Temporarily using a
USB cable or
network cable
Using the Brother installer application
Using the
WPS/AOSS control
panel menu
c Configure your machine for a wireless network. (See page 27.)
Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.)
Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed.
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For Ad-hoc mode3
a Confirm your network environment. (See page 23.)
Ad-hoc mode
Connected to a wireless capable computer without
Infrastructure mode See page 21.
or
Connected to a computer with an access point
an access point
b Confirm your wireless network setup method. (See page 24.)
Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel
(Recommended)
c Configure your machine for a wireless network. (See page 27.)
See page 27.See page 54.
3
Using the Brother installer
application
Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.)
Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed.
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Note
Confirm your network environment3
Connected to a computer with an access point in the network
(Infrastructure mode)3
1
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 not wireless capable) connected to the access point with an Ethernet
cable
Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point in the
network (Ad-hoc mode)3
This type of network does not have a central access point. Each wireless client communicates directly with
each other. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs
directly from the computer sending the print data.
2
3
1
2
1 Wireless network printer (your machine)
2 Wireless capable computer
We do not guarantee the wireless network connection with Windows Server® products in Ad-hoc mode.
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Confirm your wireless network setup method3
There are four methods to configure your machine for a wireless network; by using the machine’s control
panel (recommended), using WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel menu, using the PIN Method of
Wi-Fi Protected Setup or using the Brother installer application. The setup process will be different depending
on your network environment.
Configuration using the machine’s control panel Setup Wizard to configure
your wireless network machine3
We recommend that you use the machine’s control panel to configure your wireless network settings. By
using the control panel Setup Wizard function, you can easily connect your Brother machine to your
wireless network. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this
installation. (See Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel on page 27.)
Configuration using the WPS/AOSS™ control panel menu
(Infrastructure mode only)3
3
If your wireless access point (A) supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC1) or AOSS™, you can
configure the machine without a computer. (See Using WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network on page 32.)
A
1
Push Button Configuration
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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 34.)
Connection when the wireless access point (router) (A) doubles as a Registrar
A
Connection when another device (C), such as a computer is used as a Registrar1.
A
1
.
3
1
The Registrar is a device that manages the wireless LAN.
C
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Configuration using the Brother installer application on the installation
CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine3
You can also use the Brother installer application on the installation CD-ROM we have provided with the
machine. You will be guided by the on-screen instructions until you are able to use your Brother wireless
network machine. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this
installation. (See Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application on page 37.)
Configuration temporarily using a USB or a network cable3
You can temporarily use a USB cable or a network cable when you configure your Brother machine in this
method. The USB and network cables are not standard accessories included with the machine.
1
You can remotely configure the machine from the computer on the network using a USB cable (A)
.
3
A
1
Connecting a USB cable is available to either the wired computer or the wireless computer.
If there is an Ethernet Hub or Router in the same network as the wireless access point/router (A) of your
machine, you can temporarily connect the Hub or Router to the machine using a network cable (B). You
can then remotely configure the machine from a computer on the network.
A
B
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IMPORTANT
Note
Configuring your machine for a wireless network3
• If you are going to connect your Brother machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your
system administrator prior to installation. You must know your wireless network settings before you
proceed with this installation.
• If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine, you must reset the network LAN
settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.
Press Menu, a or b to choose Network, press OK. Press a or b to choose Network Reset, press OK.
Press 1 or + to reset and then press 1 or + to accept the change. The machine will restart automatically.
Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel3
You can configure your print server by using the Setup Wizard function. This is located in the Network
menu on the machine’s control panel. See to the steps below for further information.
3
Configuring your machine for an existing wireless network3
a Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down the SSID and Password (Network Key)
(if required) for your wireless network. You will need this information before you continue with the
configuration. If your wireless access point/router is set to not broadcast the SSID Name, see
Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast on page 29.
ItemRecord the current wireless network settings
Network name: (SSID/ESSID)
Password (Network Key)
If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine
supports the use of the first WEP key only.
b Press Menu.
c Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
d For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Setup Wizard.
Press OK.
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Note
Note
f When WLAN Enable? or Network I/F switched to Wireless. is displayed, press OK to
accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
g The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. You should see the SSID
you wrote down earlier. If the machine finds more than one network (SSID) use a or b key to choose your
network, then press OK.
If a list of SSIDs is not displayed, make sure your access point is on. Move your machine closer to the
access point and try starting from step a again.
If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID, you will have to manually add the SSID name. See
Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast on page 29.
h Enter the Password (Network Key) and press OK. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text
on page 112.)
If your Authentication method is Open system and your Encryption mode is None, skip steps h and i.
Go to step j.
i To apply the settings, choose Yes. To cancel, choose No.
If you chose Yes, go to step j.
If you chose No, go back to step g.
3
j The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have chosen.
k If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected for 60 seconds and
configuration is completed.
If the connection failed, the display shows Wrong Password or Connection Fail for 60 seconds.
A Wireless LAN report will also be printed with the connection status. If there is an error code on the
printed report refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide.
• If the LCD displays Wrong Password, the Password (Network Key) you entered did not match with your
access point. Verify your network settings collected in step a on page 27, then repeat step b to step i
to make sure you have entered the correct information.
• If the LCD displays Connection Fail, make sure your access point is on, and verify your network
settings collected in step a on page 27.
Temporarily move your machine as close as possible to the access point, repeat step b to step i to make
sure you have entered the correct information.
• It may take a few minutes to connect to your wireless network.
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Note
(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from
the installation CD-ROM menu.
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the
installation CD-ROM.
Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast
a Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings. You will
need this information before you continue with the configuration.
Check and record the current wireless network settings.
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
Communication ModeAuthentication methodEncryption modeNetwork key
InfrastructureOpen systemWEP
NONE—
Shared keyWEP
WPA/WPA2-PSKAES
1
TKIP
Ad-hocOpen systemWEP
NONE—
3
3
1
TKIP is supported for WPA-PSK only.
For example:
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
HELLO
Communication ModeAuthentication methodEncryption modeNetwork key
InfrastructureWPA2-PSKAES12345678
If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine
supports the use of the first WEP key only.
b Press Menu.
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c Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
d For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Setup Wizard.
Press OK.
f When WLAN Enable? or Network I/F switched to Wireless. is displayed, press OK to
accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
g The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs.
Choose <New SSID> using a or b.
Press OK.
h Enter the SSID name. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text on page 112.)
Press OK.
i Using a or b, choose Ad-hoc or Infrastructure when instructed.
Press OK.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Ad-hoc, go to step k.
If you chose Infrastructure, go to step j.
j Choose the Authentication method using a or b, and press OK.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Open System, go to step k.
If you chose Shared Key, go to step l.
If you chose WPA/WPA2-PSK, go to step m.
3
k Choose the Encryption type None or WEP using a or b, and press OK.
Do one of the following:
If you chose None, go to step o.
If you chose WEP, go to step l.
l Enter the WEP key you wrote down in step a on page 29. Press OK. Go to step o. (For information
how to enter text, see Entering Text on page 112.)
m Choose the Encryption type, TKIP or AES using a or b. Press OK. Go to step n.
n Enter the WPA key you wrote down in step a on page 29 and press OK. Go to step o . (For information
how to enter text, see Entering Text on page 112.)
o To apply the settings, choose Yes. To cancel, choose No.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Yes, go to step p.
If you chose No, go back to step g.
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Note
p The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have chosen.
q If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected for 60 seconds and
configuration is completed.
If the connection failed, the display shows Connection Fail or Wrong Password for 60 seconds.
A Wireless LAN report will also be printed with the connection status. If there is an error code on the
printed report refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide.
• If the LCD displays Wrong Password, the Password (Network Key) you entered did not match with your
access point. Verify your network settings collected in step a on page 29, then repeat step b to step o
to make sure you have entered the correct information.
• If the LCD displays Connection Fail, make sure your access point is on, and verify your network
settings collected in step a on page 29.
Temporarily move your machine as close as possible to the access point, repeat step b to step o to make
sure you have entered the correct information.
(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from
the installation CD-ROM menu.
3
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the
installation CD-ROM.
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Note
Note
Using WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel menu to configure your machine
for a wireless network3
If your wireless access point supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC1) or AOSS™ (one-push method),
you can configure the machine easily without a computer. Your Brother machine has the WPS/AOSS™ menu
available from the control panel. This feature automatically detects which mode your access point uses, Wi-Fi
Protected Setup or AOSS™. By pushing a button on the wireless access point/router, you can setup the
wireless network and security settings. See the User’s Guide for your wireless access point/router for
instructions on how to access one-push mode.
1
Push Button Configuration
Routers or access points that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ have the appropriate symbols
shown below.
3
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose WPS/AOSS.
Press OK.
This feature will automatically detect which mode (Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™) your access point
uses to configure your machine.
If your wireless access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PIN Method) and you want to configure your
machine using the PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method, see Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 34.
e When WLAN Enable? or Networ k I/F switched to Wireless. is displayed, press OK to
accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
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Note
f The machine searches for an access point that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ for
2 minutes.
g Put your access point in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or AOSS™ mode, depending on what is
supported by your access point. Please refer to the instruction manual that came with your access point.
h If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to your router or access point.
You can now use your machine in a wireless network.
If the LCD shows Connection Error, a session overlap has been detected. The machine has
detected more than one access point/router on your network with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or
AOSS™ mode enabled. Make sure that only one access point/router has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
mode or the AOSS™ mode enabled and try starting from d again.
If the LCD shows No Access Point, the machine has not detected your access point/router on your
network with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or AOSS™ mode enabled. Move the machine closer to
your access point/router and try starting from d again.
If the LCD shows Connection Fail, the machine has not successfully connected to your access
point/router. Try starting from d again. If the same message is indicated again, reset the machine back
to the default factory settings and try again. (For resetting, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 77.)
A Wireless LAN report will also be printed with the connection status. If there is an error code on the
printed report refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide.
3
LCD messages when using the WPS/AOSS™ control panel menu
LCD showsConnection statusAction
Searching or accessing the access point,
Setting WLAN
Connecting WPS
Connecting AOSS
ConnectedConnection succeeded.—
Connection ErrorSession overlap has been detected.
No Access PointThe access point detection failed.
Connection Fail
and downloading settings from the access
point.
Connecting to the access point.—
Check that only one router or access
point has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
mode or AOSS™ mode enabled and try
starting from step d again.
Move the machine closer to your
access point/router and try starting from
step d again.
Try starting from step d again.
The machine was not able to connect with
the access point.
If the same message reappears,
reset the machine back to the
factory settings and try again.
—
• If you encounter a problem during setup, temporarily place your machine closer to the wireless access
point, and go back to step d.
• You can also manually configure the wireless settings following the steps starting at step a on page 27.
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Configuring your machine for a wireless network
Note
(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from
the installation CD-ROM menu.
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the
installation CD-ROM.
Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup3
If your wireless access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PIN Method), you can configure the machine
easily. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method is one of the connection methods developed by the
®
Wi-Fi Alliance
that manages the wireless LAN), you can setup the wireless network and security settings. See the User’s
Guide for your wireless access point/router for instructions on how to access the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
mode.
Routers or access points that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup have a symbol as shown below.
. By inputting a PIN which is created by an Enrollee (your machine) to the Registrar (a device
a Press Menu.
3
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose WPSw/PINCode.
Press OK.
e When WLAN Enable? or Network I/F switched to Wireless. is displayed, press OK to
accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
f The LCD will show an 8 digit PIN and the machine begins searching for an access point for 5 minutes.
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Note
Note
g Using a computer that is on the network, type “http://access point’s IP address/” into your browser.
(Where “access point’s IP address” is the IP address of the device that is used as the Registrar1.) Go to
the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) setting page and input the PIN which the LCD shows in f to the
Registrar and follow the on-screen instructions.
1
The Registrar is normally the access point/router.
The setting page is different, depending on the brand of access point/router. See the instruction manual
that came with your access point/router.
If you are using your Windows Vista® or Windows®7 computer as a Registrar, perform following
instructions.
To use a Windows Vista® or Windows®7 computer as a Registrar, you need to register it to your network
in advance. See the instruction manual that came with your access point/router.
1(Windows Vista
®
)
Click , Network, and then Add a wireless device.
(Windows®7)
Click , Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then
Add a wireless device to the network.
2Choose your machine and click Next.
3Input the PIN from the printed page and then click Next.
3
4Choose your network that you want to connect to, and then click Next.
5Click Close.
h If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to your router or access point.
You can now use your machine in a wireless network.
If the LCD shows No Access Point or Connection Fail, the machine has not successfully
connected to your router or access point. Try starting from d again. If the same message is indicated
again, reset the machine back to the default factory settings and try again. For resetting, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 77.
A Wireless LAN report will also be printed with the connection status. If there is an error code on the
printed report refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide.
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(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from
the installation CD-ROM menu.
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the
installation CD-ROM.
Using the Brother automatic installer application on the installation CD-ROM to
configure your machine for a wireless network3
For installation, see Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application on page 37.
3
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Wireless configuration using the Brother
4
• The following instructions will install your Brother machine in a network environment using the Brother
installer application found on the installation CD-ROM we have provided with the machine.
• You can also setup your Brother machine using the machine’s control panel which we recommend. You
can find instructions in the supplied Quick Setup Guide or see Configuring your machine for a wireless network on page 18.
• You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation.
If you are going to connect your Brother machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your
system administrator prior to installation.
installer application
Configuration in Infrastructure mode4
Before configuring the wireless settings4
4
4
• If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine, you must reset the network LAN
settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.
Press Menu, a or b to choose Network, press OK. Press a or b to choose Network Reset, press OK.
Press 1 or + to reset and then press 1 or + to accept the change. The machine will restart automatically.
• If you are using Windows® Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable
®
all personal firewall software (other than Windows
duration of the configuration. Once you are sure that you can print, configure the software settings
following the instructions again.
• You need to temporarily use a USB cable (not included) or Ethernet cable (not included) during
configuration.
• If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine
supports the use of the first WEP key only.
• Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down the SSID and Password (Network Key)
(if required) for your wireless network. You will need this information before you continue with the
configuration.
ItemRecord the current wireless network settings
Network name: (SSID/ESSID)
Password (Network Key)
Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the
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Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application
Note
Configure the wireless settings4
a Turn on your computer.
b Start the Brother installer application.
Windows
1Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear
2The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced.
®
automatically. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
4
• If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the
CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
• The screen on your machine may vary depending on your region.
3Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.
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Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application
Macintosh
1Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the
MFL_PRO Suite icon on your desktop.
2Double-click Utilities.
4
3Double-click the Wireless Device Setup Wizard.
c Choose No and then click Next.
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d Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click
Next.
e Choose Temporarily use a USB cable (Recommend) or Temporarily use an Ethernet (LAN) cable
and then click Next.
If you choose Temporarily use a USB cable (Recommend), go to step f.
If you choose Temporarily use an Ethernet (LAN) cable, go to step g.
4
(DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W)(DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, MFC-J265W and
MFC-J415W)
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f (For USB cable users)
Temporarily connect the USB cable (not included) directly to the computer and the machine. Then go to
step j.
g (For LAN cable users)
Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the wired setting is enabled, and then click
Next.
4
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Note
h (For LAN cable users)
Temporarily connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable (not
included) and click Next.
i (For LAN cable users)
Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next. If the list is blank, check if the access point
and the machine are powered on, and then click Refresh.
4
The default Node name is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx”.
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Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application
Note
j The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the access point you
wish to associate the machine with, and then click Next.
• If the list is blank, check that the access point has power and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the
machine and the access point are within range for wireless communication. Then, click Refresh.
4
• If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID you can manually add it by clicking the Advanced
button. Follow the on-screen instructions for entering the Name (SSID).
k If your network is not configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. To
continue configuration, click OK and go to step m.
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Note
l Enter the Network Key and then enter the key again in Confirm Network Key, then click Next.
m Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine.
4
• The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel.
• If you want to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter
the necessary IP address settings for your network.
• The control panel settings will be automatically changed to WLAN when the wireless settings are sent to
your machine.
• (For USB cable users) If the wireless setup failure screen appears, click Retry and try starting from step j
again.
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Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application
n (For LAN cable users)
A wireless LAN report will automatically be printed. Choose the status as it is shown for the Connection
on the wireless LAN report. Click Next.
If your status is "Connection:OK", go to step p.
If your status is "Connection:Failed", go to step o.
4
o (For LAN cable users)
Click Finish. Wireless setup failed as it was unable to associate with a wireless network. Check the error
code on the printed wireless LAN report and refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide. Then try
starting from step b-3 again.
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p (For USB cable users)
Disconnect the USB cable between the computer and the machine.
(For LAN cable users)
Disconnect the network cable between your access point and the machine, and click Next.
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q Click Finish.
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Note
(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from
the installation CD-ROM menu.
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the
installation CD-ROM.
If your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device Setup Wizard will appear during the installation of
MFL-Pro Suite. Confirm your settings by following the on-screen instructions.
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IMPORTANT
Configuration using WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel
menu (Automatic wireless mode)4
Before configuring the wireless settings4
• If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine, you must reset the network LAN
settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.
Press Menu, a or b to choose Network, press OK. Press a or b to choose Network Reset, press OK.
Press 1 or + to reset and then press 1 or + to accept the change. The machine will restart automatically.
• If you are using Windows
all personal firewall software (other than Windows
duration of the configuration. Once you are sure that you can print, configure the software settings
following the instructions again.
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Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable
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Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the
Configure the wireless settings4
a (For DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W)
Press Menu.
Press a or b to choose Network, press OK.
Press a or b to choose WLAN Enable, press OK.
Press a or b to choose On, press OK.
(For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W)
Press Menu.
Press a or b to choose Network, press OK.
Press a or b to choose Network I/F, press OK.
Press a or b to choose WLAN, press OK.
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b Turn on your computer.
Close any applications running before you start configuration.
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Note
c Start the Brother installer application.
Windows
1Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear
2The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced.
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automatically. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
4
• If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the
CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
• The screen on your machine may vary depending on your region.
3Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.
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Macintosh
1Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the
MFL_PRO Suite icon on your desktop.
2Double-click Utilities.
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3Double-click the Wireless Device Setup Wizard.
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d Choose Yes, my Access Point supports WPS or AOSS and I want to use them. and click Next.
e Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the wireless setting is enabled, and then
click Next.
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f Press Menu, a or b to choose Network and press OK.
(For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) Press a or b to choose WLAN and then press OK.
Press a or b to choose WPS/AOSS and press OK.
If your wireless access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PIN Method) and you want to configure your
machine using the PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method, see Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 34.
g The machine searches for an access point that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ for
2 minutes.
h Put your access point in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or AOSS™ mode, depending on what is
supported by your access point. Please refer to the instruction manual that came with your access point.
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i If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to your router or access point.
You can now use your machine in a wireless network.
If the LCD shows Connection Error, a session overlap has been detected. The machine has
detected more than one access point/router on your network with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or
AOSS™ mode enabled. Make sure that only one access point/router has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
mode or the AOSS™ mode enabled and try starting from f again.
If the LCD shows No Access Point, the machine has not detected your access point/router on your
network with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or AOSS™ mode enabled. Move the machine closer to
your access point/router and try starting from f again.
If the LCD shows Connection Fail, the machine has not successfully connected to your access
point/router. Try starting from f again. If the same message is indicated again, reset the machine back
to the default factory settings and try again. (For resetting, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 77.)
LCD messages when using the WPS/AOSS™ control panel menu
LCD showsConnection statusAction
Searching or accessing the access point,
Setting WLAN
Connecting WPS
Connecting AOSS
ConnectedConnection succeeded.—
Connection ErrorSession overlap has been detected.
No Access PointThe access point detection failed.
Connection Fail
and downloading settings from the access
point.
Connecting to the access point.—
Check that only one router or access
point has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
mode or AOSS™ mode enabled and try
starting from step f again.
Move the machine closer to your
access point/router and try starting from
step f again.
Try starting from step f again.
The machine was not able to connect with
the access point.
If the same message reappears,
reset the machine back to the
factory settings and try again.
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j Click Next.
k Check the box after you confirm that you have completed the wireless settings, and then click Finish.
4
(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from
the installation CD-ROM menu.
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the
installation CD-ROM.
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IMPORTANT
Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode4
Before configuring the wireless settings4
• If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine, you must reset the network LAN
settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.
Press Menu, a or b to choose Network, press OK. Press a or b to choose Network Reset, press OK.
Press 1 or + to reset and then press 1 or + to accept the change. The machine will restart automatically.
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• If you are using Windows
all personal firewall software (other than Windows
duration of the configuration. Once you are sure that you can print, configure the software settings
following the instructions again.
Configure the wireless settings4
Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable
®
Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the
4
a (For DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W)
Press Menu.
Press a or b to choose Network, press OK.
Press a or b to choose WLAN Enable, press OK.
Press a or b to choose On, press OK.
(For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W)
Press Menu.
Press a or b to choose Network, press OK.
Press a or b to choose Network I/F, press OK.
Press a or b to choose WLAN, press OK.
b Turn on your computer.
Close any applications running before configuration.
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Note
c Start the Brother installer application.
Windows
1Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear
2The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced.
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automatically. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
4
• If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the
CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
• The screen on your machine may vary depending on your region.
3Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.
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Macintosh
1Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the
MFL_PRO Suite icon on your desktop.
2Double-click Utilities.
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3Double-click the Wireless Device Setup Wizard.
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d Choose No and then click Next.
e Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click
Next.
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f Choose Advanced method and then click Next.
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g Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the wireless setting is enabled, and then
click Next.
h You need to temporarily change your computer's wireless settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Make sure to take note of all the settings such as the SSID or channel of your computer (you will need
them to return your computer back to its original wireless settings), and then click Next.
4
If you want to configure your machine for the wireless network you have been using, write down your
wireless network settings before configuration.
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
Communication ModeAuthentication methodEncryption modeNetwork key
Ad-hocOpen systemWEP
NONE—
For example:
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
HELLO
Communication ModeAuthentication methodEncryption modeNetwork key
Ad-hocOpen systemWEP12345
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Note
i To communicate with the un-configured wireless machine, temporarily change the wireless settings on
your computer to match machine’s default settings shown on this screen. Check the box after you
confirm the wireless setting, and then click Next.
• If a message to restart your computer appears after the wireless settings have been changed, restart your
computer and then go back to step c and continue with the install skipping steps g, h and i.
•Windows Vista
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or Windows®7:
4
You can temporarily change the wireless settings on your computer, following the steps below:
1Click and then Control Panel.
2Click Network and Internet and then Network and Sharing Center icon.
3Click Connect to a network.
4You can see the SSID of the wireless Brother machine in the list. Choose SETUP and click Connect.
5(For Windows Vista
Click Connect Anyway and then Close.
6(Windows Vista
Click View status of Wireless Network Connection (SETUP).
7Click Details... and check the Network Connection Details. It may take a few minutes to change
from 0.0.0.0 to 169.254.x.x IP address to be shown on screen (where x.x. are numbers between 1
and 254).
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•Windows
XP SP2 or greater:
You can temporarily change the wireless settings on your PC, following the steps below:
1Click Start and then Control Panel.
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Note
2Click Network Connections icon.
3Choose and right click Wireless Network Connection. Click View Available Wireless Networks.
4You can see the Brother wireless machine in the list. Choose SETUP and click Connect.
5Check the Wireless Network Connection status. It may take a few minutes to change from 0.0.0.0.
to 169.254.x.x IP address to be shown on screen (where x.x. are numbers between 1 and 254).
•Macintosh:
You can temporarily change the wireless settings on your computer, following the steps below:
1Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar.
2Select SETUP from the pop-up menu.
3Your wireless network is connected successfully.
j Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next. If the list is blank, check if the machine is
powered on, and then click Refresh.
4
The default Node name is “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx” (where “xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your MAC Address / Ethernet
Address).
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Note
k The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the Ad-hoc network
you wish to associate the machine with, and then click Next.
• If the list is blank, check if the machine is within range for wireless communication. Then, click Refresh.
• If your target Ad-hoc network does not appear on the list, you can manually add it by clicking the
Advanced button. Check This is an Ad-hoc network and there is no access point., and then enter the
Name (SSID) and the Channel number, and then click Next.
4
l If your network is not configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. To
continue configuration, click OK and go to step n.
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Note
m Then enter the Network Key and Confirm Network Key, and then click Next.
n Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine.
4
• The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel.
• If you want to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter
the necessary IP address settings for your network.
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Note
o A wireless LAN report will automatically be printed. Choose the status as it is shown for the Connection
on the wireless LAN report.
Click Next. If your status is "Connection:OK", go to step q.
If your status is "Connection:Failed", go to step p.
4
If you are using WEP and your status is "Connection:OK" but your machine is not found, make sure you
entered the WEP key correctly. The WEP key is case sensitive.
p Click Finish. Wireless setup failed as it was unable to associate with a wireless network. Check the error
code on the printed wireless LAN report and refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide. Then try
starting from step c-3 again.
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Note
q To communicate with the configured wireless device, you must configure your computer to use the same
wireless settings. Manually change the wireless settings on your computer to match the machine’s
wireless settings shown on the wireless LAN report printed in step n. Check the box after you confirm
these settings, and then click Next.
r Click Finish.
4
(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from
the installation CD-ROM menu.
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers
and software necessary for operating your device, please double-click Start Here OSX in the
installation CD-ROM.
If your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device Setup Wizard will appear during the installation of
MFL-Pro Suite. Confirm your settings by following the on-screen instructions.
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Note
Control panel setup5
Network menu5
Before using your Brother product in a network environment, you need to configure the correct TCP/IP
settings.
In this chapter, you will learn how to configure the network settings using the control panel, located on the
front of the machine.
The Network menu selections of the control panel allow you to set up the Brother machine for your network
configuration. Press Menu, then press a or b to choose Network. Proceed to the menu selection you wish
to configure. (See Function table and default factory settings on page 109.)
Please note that the machine is supplied with the BRAdmin Light software and Remote Setup applications
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for Windows
Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and
MFC-J630W only) on page 9 for a wired connection or Changing the print server settings on page 15 for a
wireless connection.)
TCP/IP5
and Macintosh, which also can be used to configure many aspects of the network. (See
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If you connect the machine with an Ethernet cable to your network, use the Wired LAN menu selections. If
you connect the machine to a wireless Ethernet network, use the WLAN menu selections. (DCP-J715W,
MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
This menu has 9 sections: BOOT Method, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Node Name, WINS Config, WINS Server, DNS Server and APIPA.
BOOT Method5
This selection controls how the machine obtains an IP address. The default setting is Auto.
If you do not want your print server configured via DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, you must set the
BOOT Method to Static so that the print server has a static IP address. This will prevent the print server
from trying to obtain an IP address from any of these systems. To change the BOOT Method, use the
machine’s control panel, BRAdmin Light utility or Remote Setup.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
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e Press a or b to choose BOOT Method.
Press OK.
f (For DCP-J315W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W)
Press a or b to choose Auto1, Static2, RARP3, BOOTP4 or DHCP5.
Press OK.
(For DCP-J515W, DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W)
1
Press d or c to choose Auto
, Static2, RARP3, BOOTP4 or DHCP5.
Press OK.
g Press Stop/Exit.
1
Auto mode
In this mode the machine will scan the network for a DHCP server. If it can find one, and if the DHCP server is configured to allocate an IP address
to the machine, then the IP address supplied by the DHCP server will be used. If no DHCP server is available, then the machine will scan for a
BOOTP server. If a BOOTP server is available, and it is configured correctly, the machine will take its IP address from the BOOTP server. If a
BOOTP server is not available, the machine will scan for a RARP server. If a RARP server also does not answer, the IP Address is set using the
APIPA protocol, see Using APIPA to configure the IP address on page 102. After the machine is initially powered ON, it may take a few minutes
for the machine to scan the network for a server.
2
Static mode
In this mode the machine’s IP address must be manually assigned. Once entered the IP address is locked to the assigned address.
3
RARP mode
The Brother print server IP address can be configured using the Reverse ARP (RARP) service on your host computer. For more information on
RARP, see Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 101.
4
BOOTP mode
BOOTP is an alternative to RARP that has the advantage of allowing configuration of the subnet mask and gateway. For more information on
BOOTP, see Using BOOTP to configure the IP address on page 102.
5
DHCP mode (DHCP)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is one of several automated mechanisms for IP address allocation. If you have a DHCP server in
your network (typically a UNIX
server will automatically obtain its IP address from a DHCP server and register its name with any RFC 1001 and 1002 compliant dynamic name
services.
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Linux®, Windows Server® 2003/2008, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 network) the print
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IP Address5
This field displays the current IP address of the machine. If you have chosen a BOOT Method of Static,
enter the IP address that you wish to assign to the machine (check with your network administrator for the IP
address to use). If you have chosen a method other than Static, the machine will attempt to determine its IP
address using the DHCP or BOOTP protocols. The default IP address of your machine will probably be
incompatible with the IP address numbering scheme of your network. We recommend that you contact your
network administrator for an IP address for the network the unit will be connected on.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
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Note
e Press a or b to choose IP Address.
Press OK.
f Enter the IP address.
(For MFC models) Press OK.
OK
(For DCP models) Press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK.
For DCP models
To enter the number, press a, b, d or c to select a number displayed on the LCD. Then press OK. Repeat
this step until you have entered all the numbers.
OK
g Press Stop/Exit.
Subnet Mask5
This field displays the current subnet mask used by the machine. If you are not using DHCP or BOOTP to
obtain the subnet mask, enter the desired subnet mask. Check with your network administrator for the subnet
mask to use.
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a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Subnet Mask.
Press OK.
f Enter the Subnet Mask address.
(For MFC models) Press OK.
OK
(For DCP models) Press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK.
For DCP models
To enter the number, press a, b, d or c to select a number displayed on the LCD. Then press OK. Repeat
this step until you have entered all the numbers.
OK
g Press Stop/Exit.
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Note
Gateway5
This field displays the current gateway or router address used by the machine. If you are not using DHCP or
BOOTP to obtain the gateway or router address, enter the address you wish to assign. If you do not have a
gateway or router, leave this field blank. Check with your network administrator if you are unsure.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Gateway.
Press OK.
f Enter the Gateway address.
(For MFC models) Press OK.
OK
(For DCP models) Press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK.
OK
5
For DCP models
To enter the number, press a, b, d or c to select a number displayed on the LCD. Then press OK. Repeat
this step until you have entered all the numbers.
g Press Stop/Exit.
Node Name5
You can register the machine name on the Network. This name is often referred to as a NetBIOS name; it will
be the name that is registered by the WINS server on your network. Brother recommends the name
BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx for a wired network or BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx for a wireless network (where xxxxxxxxxxxx is
your machine’s Ethernet address) (up to 15 characters).
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
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e Press a or b to choose Node Name.
Press OK.
f Enter the Node Name.
(For MFC models) Press OK.
OK
(For DCP models) Press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK.
For DCP models, for information how to enter text, see Entering Text on page 112.
OK
g Press Stop/Exit.
WINS Config5
This selection controls how the machine obtains the IP address of the WINS server.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose WINS Config.
Press OK.
f (For DCP-J315W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W)
Press a or b to choose Auto or Static.
Press OK.
(For DCP-J515W, DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W)
Press d or c to choose Auto or Static.
Press OK.
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g Press Stop/Exit.
Auto5
Automatically uses a DHCP request to determine the IP addresses for the primary and secondary WINS
servers. You must set the BOOT Method to Auto or DHCP for this feature to work.
Static
Uses a specified IP address for the primary and secondary WINS servers.
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Note
WINS Server5
Primary WINS Server IP Address5
This field specifies the IP address of the primary WINS (Windows® Internet Name Service) server. If set to a
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non-zero value, the machine will contact this server to register its name with the Windows
Service.
Secondary WINS Server IP Address5
This field specifies the IP address of the secondary WINS server. It is used as a backup to the Primary WINS
server address. If the Primary server is unavailable, the machine still can register itself with a secondary
server. If set to a non-zero value, the machine will contact this server to register its name with the Windows
Internet Name Service. If you have a primary WINS server, but no secondary WINS server, simply leave this
field blank.
Internet Name
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a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
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c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose WINS Server.
Press OK.
f Press a or b to choose Primary or Secondary.
Press OK.
g Enter the WINS Server address.
(For MFC models) Press OK.
OK
(For DCP models) Press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK.
For DCP models
To enter the number, press a, b, d or c to select a number displayed on the LCD. Then press OK. Repeat
this step until you have entered all the numbers.
OK
h Press Stop/Exit.
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Note
DNS Server5
Primary DNS Server IP Address5
This field specifies the IP address of the primary DNS (Domain Name System) server.
Secondary DNS Server IP Address
This field specifies the IP address of the secondary DNS server. It is used as a backup to the Primary DNS
server address. If the Primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the Secondary DNS server.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose DNS Server.
Press OK.
f Press a or b to choose Primary or Secondary.
Press OK.
g Enter the DNS Server address.
(For MFC models) Press OK.
OK
(For DCP models) Press a, b, d or c to select , and press OK.
OK
5
5
For DCP models
To enter the number, press a, b, d or c to select a number displayed on the LCD. Then press OK. Repeat
this step until you have entered all the numbers.
h Press Stop/Exit.
APIPA5
The setting of On will cause the print server to automatically allocate a Link-Local IP address in the range
(169.254.1.0 - 169.254.254.255) when the print server cannot obtain an IP address through the
BOOT Method you have set (see BOOT Method on page 65). Choosing Off means the IP address doesn’t
change, when the print server cannot obtain an IP address through the BOOT Method you have set.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
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c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose APIPA.
Press OK.
f (For DCP-J315W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W)
Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
(For DCP-J515W, DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W)
Press d or c to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
g Press Stop/Exit.
5
Setup Wizard5
The Setup Wizard guides you through the wireless network configuration. For more information, see Using
the Setup Wizard from the control panel on page 27.
WPS/AOSS™5
If your wireless access point supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC1) or AOSS™, you can configure
the machine easily without knowing your wireless network settings. Your Brother machine has the
WPS/AOSS™ menu on the control panel. This feature automatically detects which mode your access point
uses, Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™. By pushing a button on the wireless access point/router and the
machine, you can setup the wireless network and security settings. See the User’s Guide for your wireless
access point/router for instructions on how to access one-push mode. (See Using WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel menu to configure your machine for a wireless network on page 32.)
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Push Button Configuration
WPS w/PIN code5
If your wireless access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PIN Method), you can configure the machine
easily without a computer. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method is one of the connection
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methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance
to the Registrar (a device that manages the wireless LAN), you can setup the wireless network and security
settings. See the User’s Guide for your wireless access point/router for instructions on how to access the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode. (See Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 34.)
. By inputting a PIN which is created by an Enrollee (your machine)
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WLAN Status5
Status5
This field displays the current wireless network status; Active(11b), Active(11g), Connection Fail,
Confirm I/F or AOSS Active.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose WLAN Status.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Status.
Press OK.
f The current wireless network status will be displayed; Active(11b), Active(11g),
Connection Fail, Confirm I/F or AOSS Active.
g Press Stop/Exit.
Signal5
This field displays the current wireless network signal strength; Signal:Strong, Signal:Medium,
Signal:Weak or Signal:None.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
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c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose WLAN Status.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Signal.
Press OK.
f The current wireless network signal strength will be displayed; Signal:Strong, Signal:Medium,
Signal:Weak or Signal:None.
g Press Stop/Exit.
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SSID5
This field displays the current wireless network SSID. The display shows up to 32 characters of the SSID
name.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose WLAN Status.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose SSID.
Press OK.
f The current wireless network SSID will be displayed.
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g Press Stop/Exit.
Comm.Mode5
This field displays the current wireless network communication mode; Ad-hoc or Infrastructure.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
Press a or b to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose WLAN Status.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Comm. Mode.
Press OK.
f The current wireless network communication mode will be displayed; Ad-hoc or Infrastructure.
g Press Stop/Exit.
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Note
Ethernet (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)5
Ethernet link mode. Auto allows the print server to operate in 100BaseTX full or half duplex, or in 10BaseT
full or half duplex mode by auto negotiation.
You can fix the server link mode to 100BASE-TX Full Duplex (100B-FD) or Half Duplex (100B-HD) and
10BASE-T Full Duplex (10B-FD) or Half Duplex (10B-HD). This change is valid after the print server has been
reset (default is Auto).
If you incorrectly set this value, you may not be able to communicate with your print server.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Wired LAN.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Ethernet.
Press OK.
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e Press d or c to choose Auto/100B-FD/100B-HD/10B-FD/10B-HD.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
MAC Address5
The MAC address is a unique number assigned for the machine's network interface. You can check your
machine's MAC address from the control panel.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
(For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK.
(For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
d Press a or b to choose MAC Address.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Control panel setup
Network I/F (For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W)5
You can choose the network connection type, wired network connection or wireless network connection. If
you want to use the wired network connection, choose Wired LAN, and if you want to use the wireless
network connection, choose WLAN. You can only have one network connection type active at a time.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Network I/F.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Wired LAN or WLAN.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
WLAN Enable (For DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W)5
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If you want to use the wireless network connection, set WLAN Enable to On.The default setting is Off.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose WLAN Enable.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Control panel setup
Note
Note
Restoring the network settings to factory default5
If you wish to reset the print server back to its default factory settings (resetting all information such as the
password and IP address information), please follow these steps:
This function restores all wired and wireless network settings to the factory default.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Network Reset.
Press OK.
d Press 1 for Reset.
e Press 1 for Reboot.
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For DCP models, press + for Network Reset and then press + for Reboot.
f The machine will re-start.
(For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) You can now reconnect the network cable and
configure the network settings to work with your network.
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Control panel setup
Note
Printing the Network Configuration List5
Node Name: Node Name appears in the Network Configuration List. The default Node Name is
“BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wired network or “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wireless network (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is
your machine’s MAC Address / Ethernet Address).
The Network Configuration List prints a report listing the current network configuration including the network
print server settings.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Print Reports.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Network Config.
Press OK.
d (For US) Press Black Start or Color Start.
(For UK) Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
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Control panel setup
Note
Printing the WLAN Report5
The WLAN Report shows you the state of a wireless connection, OK or Failed. You can also see reasons
why the connection error occurred, and methods to help solve the problem.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Print Reports.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose WLAN Report.
Press OK.
d (For US) Press Black Start or Color Start.
(For UK) Press Mono Start or Colour Start.
• If the WLAN Report does not print, try starting step a again after a while.
• For a list of error codes displayed by the WLAN Report see Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide.
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Driver Deployment Wizard
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(Windows
Overview6
The Driver Deployment Wizard software can be used to ease the installation or even automate the installation
of network connected printers. The Driver Deployment Wizard can also be used to create self running
executable files which when run on a remote PC, completely automate the installation of a printer driver. The
remote PC does not have to be connected to a network.
Connection methods6
The Driver Deployment Wizard supports the two connection methods.
Peer-to-Peer6
The device is connected to the network but each user prints directly to the machine WITHOUT printing
through a central queue.
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1 Client Computer
2 Network Printer (your machine)
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TCP/IP
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Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only)
Network Shared6
The device is connected to a network and a central print queue is used to manage all print jobs.
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1 Client computer
2 Also known as “Server” or “Print Server”
3 TCP/IP or USB
4 Printer (your machine)
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Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only)
Note
How to install the Driver Deployment Wizard software6
a Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.
b The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced, then Network Utilities.
c Choose the Driver Deployment Wizard installation program.
For Windows Vista® and Windows®7, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue
or Yes.
d Click Next in response to the Welcome message.
e Read the license agreement carefully. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
f Click Finish. Now the Driver Deployment Wizard software has been installed.
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Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only)
Using the Driver Deployment Wizard software6
a When you run the Wizard for the first time you will see a welcome screen. Click Next.
b Choose MFC, and then click Next.
c Choose your connection type to the machine that you want to print to.
d Choose the option you require, and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, the following screen is displayed.
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Setting the IP Address
If the machine does not have an IP address, the Wizard will allow you to change the IP address by
choosing the machine from the list and by choosing the Configure IP option. A dialog box then
appears which allows you to specify information such as the IP address, subnet mask and also the
gateway address.
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Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only)
e Choose the machine you wish to install.
If the printer driver you wish to use is installed on your computer:
Check the box of Currently installed drivers and choose the machine you wish to install, and then
click Next.
If the driver you wish to use is not installed on your computer:
Click Have Disk and then specify the path of the printer driver.
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f Click Next after you choose the correct driver.
g A summary screen will appear. Confirm the settings of the driver.
Creating an executable file
The Driver Deployment Wizard software can also be used to create self running .EXE files. These
self-running .EXE files can be saved to the network, copied to a CD-ROM, a floppy disc or even
E-mailed to another user. Once run, the driver and its settings are automatically installed without any
user intervention.
• Copy the Driver files to this PC and create an installation program for other users.
Choose this option if you wish to install the driver onto your computer and also create a self-running
executable file for use with another computer using the same operating system as your own.
• Only create an Installation Program for other users.
Choose this option if the driver is already installed on your computer and you wish to create a
self-running executable file without installing the driver again on your own computer.
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Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only)
Note
If you work in a “queue” based network and you create an executable file for another user who does not
have access to the same printer queue that you define into the executable file, the driver when installed
on the remote computer will default to LPT1 printing.
h Click Finish. The driver is automatically installed to your computer.
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Note
Network printing from Windows® basic
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TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing
Overview7
To connect your machine to your network, you need to follow the steps in the Quick Setup Guide. We
recommend that you use the Brother installer application on the installation CD-ROM which we have provided
with the machine. By using this application, you can easily connect your machine to your network and install
the network software and printer driver which you need to complete the configuration of your machine for a
network. You will be guided by the on-screen instructions until you are able to use your Brother network
printer.
®
If you are a Windows
application, use the TCP/IP protocol in a Peer-to-Peer environment. Please follow the instructions in this
chapter. This chapter explains how to install the network software and the printer driver which you will need
to be able to print using your network printer.
user and want to configure your machine without using the Brother installer
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• You must configure the IP address on your machine before you proceed with this chapter. If you need to
configure the IP address, see Setting up the IP address and subnet mask on page 12 first.
• Verify the host computer and the machine are either on the same subnet, or that the router is properly
configured to pass data between the two devices.
• If you are connecting to a Network Print Queue or Share (printing only), see Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only) on page 104 for installation details.
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Network printing from Windows® basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing
Note
Configuring the standard TCP/IP port7
Printer driver not yet installed7
a Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.
b The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced.
c Click Printer Driver Only (for Network).
d Choose Standard and click Next.
e Choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, and then click Next.
f Follow the on-screen instructions.
Contact your administrator if you are not sure about the location and name of the printer on the network.
g Continue through the Wizard clicking Finish when complete.
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Network printing from Windows® basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing
Printer driver already installed7
If you have already installed the printer driver and wish to configure it for network printing, follow these steps:
a (Windows
Click the button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Device and Printers.
(Windows Vista
Click the button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Printers.
(Windows Server
Click the Start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Printers.
(Windows
Click the Start button and choose Printers and Faxes.
(Windows
Click the Start button and choose Settings and then Printers.
b (Windows
Choose the printer driver you wish to configure, and then click Print server properties from the menu.
(Other Windows
Right click on the printer driver you wish to configure, and then choose Properties.
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c Click the Ports tab and click Add Port.
d Choose the port that you wish to use. Typically this would be Standard TCP/IP Port. Then click the
New Port... button.
e (Windows
The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard will start.
(Other Windows
The Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard will start.
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f Enter the IP address of your network printer. Click Next.
g Click Finish.
h (Windows
Close Printer Ports and Printer Server Properties dialog box.
(Other Windows
Close Printer Ports and Properties dialog box.
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Network printing from Windows® basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing
Other sources of information7
See Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W
and MFC-J630W only) on page 9 to learn how to configure the IP address of the machine.
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Network printing from a Macintosh8
Overview8
This chapter explains how to print from a Macintosh on a Network using the Simple Network Configuration
capabilities on Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x.
For updated information on printing from a Macintosh, visit the Brother Solutions Center at:
http://solutions.brother.com/
How to choose the print server (TCP/IP)8
For Mac OS X 10.4.118
a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.
b From the Go menu, choose Applications.
c Open the Utilities folder.
d Double-click the Printer Setup Utility Icon.
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e Click Add.
f Choose Brother MFC-XXXX (XXXX is your model name), and then click Add.
g Click the printer, then click Make Default to set the printer as the default printer. The printer is now ready.
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Network printing from a Macintosh
For Mac OS X 10.5.x, 10.6.x8
a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.
b From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
c Click Print & Fax.
d Click + button to add your machine.
e Choose Brother MFC-XXXX (XXXX is your model name), and then click Add.
f From the Default Printer pop-up menu choose your model to set as the default printer. The printer is
now ready.
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Network printing from a Macintosh
Note
Changing the print server settings8
Changing the configuration using the Remote Setup
(MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)8
From a Macintosh, you can change the machine or print server parameters using the Remote Setup
application. (See Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
®
only) (Not available for Windows Server
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings8
Brother BRAdmin Light utility is a Java application that is designed for Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x
environment. BRAdmin Light allows you to change network settings on Brother network ready machine.
• Please use the BRAdmin Light utility that was supplied on the installation CD-ROM of your Brother
product. You can also download the latest version of the BRAdmin Light utility from
http://solutions.brother.com/
• Node Name: Node Name appears in current BRAdmin Light. The default Node Name is BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx
for a wired network or BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx for a wireless network (where xxxxxxxxxxxx is your machine’s
Ethernet address).
a Start the BRAdmin Light utility, by double-clicking the Macintosh HD icon on your desk top and clicking
Library / Printers / Brother / Utilities. And then, double-click the BRAdmin Light.jar file.
2003/2008) on page 17.)
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b Choose the print server which you want to change the settings.
c Choose Configure Print Server from the Control menu.
d Enter a password if you have set it. You can now change the print server settings.
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Network printing from a Macintosh
Other sources of information8
a Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ for more information on network printing.
b See Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W,
MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) on page 9 to learn how to configure the IP address of the machine.
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