Brother NC-140w User Manual

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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 CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com your one stop resource for all your printing needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions.

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Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes

We use the following icon throughout this User’s Guide:

Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features.

Trademarks

Brother and the Brother logo are registered trademarks and BRAdmin Professional is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. HP, Hewlett-Packard, Jetdirect and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. BROADCOM, SecureEasySetup and the SecureEasySetup logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Broadcom Corporation. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark and WPA and WPA2 are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other terms, brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective companies.

Compilation and publication notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained

herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

 This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the

country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country.

 Windows

Edition and Windows for more information on Windows

For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the machine. Calls must be made from within that country.

In USA 1-800-284-4329 In Canada 1-877-BROTHER

If you have any comments or suggestions, please write to us at:

In USA Customer Support

In Canada Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.

XP in this document represents Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Professional x64

XP Home Edition. Go to the Brother Solutions Center ( http://solutions.brother.com)

XP Professional x64 Edition support.

Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard

Bridgewater NJ 08807-0911

- Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6

Brother fax-back system (USA)

Brother has set up an easy-to-use fax-back system so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and information about all our products. This is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine.

Call the number below and follow the recorded instructions to receive a fax about how to use the system and an Index of the subjects you can get information about.

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In USA only 1-800-521-2846

 Service center locator (USA)

For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

 Service center locations (Canada)

For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.

Internet addresses

Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support, Driver Updates and Utilities:

http://www.brother.com (In USA Only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com

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1 Introduction 1

Overview....................................................................................................................................................1

Network function features..........................................................................................................................2

Network printing...................................................................................................................................2

Network scanning ................................................................................................................................2

Network PC-FAX (Not available for DCP models)...............................................................................2

Network PhotoCapture Center

Management utility ..............................................................................................................................3

Types of Network Connections..................................................................................................................4

Network Connection Example .............................................................................................................4

Wireless network connection example ................................................................................................6

Protocols....................................................................................................................................................7

TCP/IP protocols and functions ...........................................................................................................7

2 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection 9

Overview....................................................................................................................................................9

IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways ..............................................................................................9

IP address ...........................................................................................................................................9

Subnet mask......................................................................................................................................10

Gateway (and router).........................................................................................................................10

Setting the IP address and subnet mask .................................................................................................11

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility and the TCP/IP protocol

to configure your network printer (for Windows

Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network......................................................12

Using other methods to configure your machine for a network .........................................................12

Changing the print server settings ...........................................................................................................13

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change the print server settings

(for Windows

Using the control panel to change the print server settings...............................................................13

Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings

(for Windows

(Not available for DCP models).....................................................................................................13

only).......................................................................................................................13

and Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)

..........................................................................................................2

).........................................................................11

3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network 15

Overview..................................................................................................................................................15

Confirm your network environment..........................................................................................................15

Wireless network connection example ..............................................................................................15

Confirm your network environment....................................................................................................17

Wireless network terms and concepts .....................................................................................................18

SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels .......................................................................................18

Authentication and encryption ...........................................................................................................18

Configuring your machine for a wireless network ....................................................................................20

Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel .................................................................................20

Using the SecureEasySetup™ software to configure your machine for a wireless network .............22

Using the Brother automatic installer application in the CD-ROM to configure your machine for a

wireless network............................................................................................................................22

Changing the print server settings ...........................................................................................................23

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Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change

the wireless settings (for Windows

Using the control panel to change the print server settings...............................................................24

Using other methods to configure your machine for a wireless network ...........................................24

Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings

(Not available for DCP models).....................................................................................................25

).............................................................................................23

4 Wireless Configuration for Windows

Configuration in Infrastructure mode .......................................................................................................26

For Windows

Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™...................................................37

For Windows

Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode .................................................................................................................41

For Windows

98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition..............................26

98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition ..................................................37

98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP ...........................................................................41

5 Wireless Configuration for Macintosh

Configuration in Infrastructure mode .......................................................................................................50

For Mac OS

Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™...................................................59

For Mac OS

Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode .................................................................................................................62

For Mac OS

X 10.2.4 or greater .......................................................................................................50

X 10.2.4 or greater .......................................................................................................59

X 10.2.4 or greater .......................................................................................................62

6 Control panel setup 70

LAN menu................................................................................................................................................70

TCP/IP (Wired) / TCP/IP (WLAN)......................................................................................................70

Setup WLAN (for wireless network only) ...........................................................................................78

WLAN Status (for wireless network only) ..........................................................................................78

Setup Misc.........................................................................................................................................80

Network I/F ........................................................................................................................................81

Printing the Network Configuration List ...................................................................................................81

Restoring the network settings to factory default.....................................................................................81

7 Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows® only) 83

Overview..................................................................................................................................................83

Connection methods..........................................................................................................................83

Using the Driver Deployment Wizard software for the first time ........................................................84

Creating an executable file ...............................................................................................................86

8 Network printing from Windows® basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing 87

Overview..................................................................................................................................................87

For Windows

Configuring the standard TCP/IP port ...............................................................................................87

Other sources of information ...................................................................................................................88

9 Network printing from a Macintosh

Overview..................................................................................................................................................89

98/Me/2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition users........................................................87

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How to select the print server (TCP/IP) .............................................................................................89

Changing the print server settings ...........................................................................................................91

Changing the configuration using the Remote Setup

(Not available for DCP models).....................................................................................................91

Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings ..................................................91

Other sources of information ...................................................................................................................91

10 Brother Internet Fax Printing Software 92

Overview..................................................................................................................................................92

Installing Brother Internet Fax Printing Driver....................................................................................93

Changing the BFP Port Settings........................................................................................................95

Uninstalling from Windows

Using the BFP Address Book ............................................................................................................98

Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting.................................................................................................99

Sending a Network Fax with BFP....................................................................................................101

98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ..........................................................................97

11 Troubleshooting 102

Overview................................................................................................................................................102

General problems ..................................................................................................................................102

Network print software installation problems .........................................................................................103

Printing problems...................................................................................................................................106

Scanning and PC-FAX problems...........................................................................................................108

Wireless network troubleshooting..........................................................................................................109

Wireless setup problems .................................................................................................................109

Wireless connection problem ..........................................................................................................109

A Appendix A 110

Using services .......................................................................................................................................110

Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) ..........................................110

Using DHCP to configure the IP address ........................................................................................110

Using BOOTP to configure the IP address......................................................................................110

Using RARP to configure the IP address ........................................................................................111

Using APIPA to configure the IP address........................................................................................111

Using ARP to configure the IP address ...........................................................................................112

Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address .................................................................112

Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only) .......................................114

B Appendix B 115

Print server specifications......................................................................................................................115

Ethernet wired network....................................................................................................................115

Ethernet wireless network ...............................................................................................................117

Function table and default factory settings ............................................................................................119

Entering Text .........................................................................................................................................122

For MFC models..............................................................................................................................122

For DCP models ..............................................................................................................................123

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Introduction 1

Overview 1

The Brother machine can be shared on a 10/100 MB wired 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 what network features and connections are supported by each operating system.

, Remote Setup and Status Monitor. The following chart shows

Operating Systems

Windows® 98/98SE/Me/ 2000/XP /XP Professional

x64 Edition

Mac OS® X

10.2.4 or greater

Not available for DCP models.

A wireless network connection is supported only between the Brother machine and an access point for PC’s running Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition.

10/100 BASE-TX Wired Ethernet (TCP/IP)

IEEE

802.11b/g Wireless Ethernet (TCP/IP)

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Printing

Scanning

PC-Fax

Send

PC-FAX

Receive

Photo Capture

Center

Remote

Setup

Status Monitor

To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to configure the print server, and set up the computers you use.

For Wireless Users: To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to

the network access point (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 photos on glossy paper or multi-page documents with mixed text and large graphics, you may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer, or USB for the fastest throughput speed.

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Network function features 1

Your Brother machine has the following basic network functions.

Network printing 1

The print server provides printing services for Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition

supporting the TCP/IP protocols and Macintosh

Network scanning 1

You can scan documents over the network to your computer (See Network Scanning in the Software User’s Guide).

Network PC-FAX (Not available for DCP models) 1

You can directly send a PC file as a PC-FAX over your network (See Brother PC-FAX Software for Windows®

and Sending a Fax for Macintosh can also PC-FAX receive (See PC-FAX receiving in the Software User’s Guide).

in the Software User’s Guide for a complete description). Windows® users

supporting TCP/IP (Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater).

Network PhotoCapture Center

You can view, retrieve and save data from a media card inserted into the Brother machine. For Windows®, double click the Network PhotoCapture Center installed when you select network connection during the software installation. For Macintosh

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).

icon on the desktop of your PC. The software is automatically

, launch any

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Introduction

Management utility 1

BRAdmin Professional (for Windows®) 1

The BRAdmin Professional utility provides powerful, easy to use configuration and management of fax and network settings.

BRAdmin Light (for Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) 1

BRAdmin Light is a utility for viewing machine status and configuring network settings from a computer

running Mac OS

X 10.2.4 or greater.

Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models)

The Remote Setup software allows you to configure network settings from a Windows® or Macintosh® (Mac

X 10.2.4 or greater). (See Remote Setup for Windows® and Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center® for

Macintosh

in the Software User’s Guide).

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Introduction

Types of Network Connections 1

Network Connection Example 1

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP 1

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/IP TCP/IP

Windows

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 described on the following page. 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 Printing 1

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.

Windows

TCP/IP

1 Network Shared

2 Also known as “Server” or “Print Server”

3 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 an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is shared via the

parallel port or USB port of the server.

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Introduction

Wireless network connection example 1

Connected to a wireless capable computer with an access point in 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.

Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point in 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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Introduction

An access point is in the network, but the computer is not wireless capable 1

This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point is connected to a computer which is not wireless capable with an Ethenet cable. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is a part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.

Protocols 1

TCP/IP protocols and functions 1

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 can be used in almost all operating systems such as Windows

, Macintosh® and Linux.

The following TCP/IP protocols are available on this Brother product.

DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1

By using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured.

Note

To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please contact your network administrator.

APIPA 1

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.

DNS client 1

The Brother print server supports the Domain Name Service (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.

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Introduction

LPR/LPD 1

Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network.

Port9100 1

Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.

mDNS 1

mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS® X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS

X 10.2.4 or greater).

TELNET 1

The Brother print server supports TELNET server for command line configuration.

SNMP 1

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines.

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Configuring your machine for a network

with an Ethernet cable connection

Overview 2

Before you can use your Brother machine on your network, you need to install the Brother software and also configure the appropriate TCP/IP network settings on the machine itself. To do this, we recommend that you use the automatic installer on the Brother CD-ROM as this will guide you through the software and network installation.

If you do not wish to use the automatic installer, or you do not understand some of the terms used by the automatic installer, refer to the remainder of this chapter for more information.

Note

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 70.

IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2

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 address 2

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

If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your network (typically a UNIX®/Linux or Windows® 2000/XP network) the print server will automatically obtain its IP address from that server.

Note

On smaller networks, the DHCP server may be the Router.

For more information on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using DHCP to configure the IP

address on page 110, Using BOOTP to configure the IP address on page 110 and Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 111.

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 111.

If the APIPA protocol is disabled, the default IP address of a Brother print server is 192.0.0.192. However, you can easily change this IP address number to match with the IP address details of your network. For information on how to change the IP address, see Setting the IP address and subnet mask on page 11.

, 192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3

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Subnet mask 2

Subnet masks restrict network communication.

 Example: PC1 can talk to PC2

•PC1 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

•PC2 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Note

0 denotes that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.

In the above example, we can communicate with anything that has an IP address that begins with

192.168.1.X.

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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Setting the IP address and subnet mask 2

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility and the TCP/IP protocol to configure your network printer (for Windows®) 2

BRAdmin Professional utility 2

The BRAdmin Professional utility is designed to allow you to manage your network connected Brother machines in a TCP/IP environment.

How to configure your machine using the BRAdmin Professional utility 2

Note

• Please use the BRAdmin Professional utility that was supplied on the CD-ROM of your Brother product. You can also download the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility from http://solutions.brother.com

This utility is only available for Windows

• If you are using Personal Firewall software (e.g. the Internet Connection Firewall available in Windows XP), disable it. Once you are sure that you can print, re-start your Personal Firewall software.

users.

• Node name: Node name appears in current BRAdmin Professional window. The default Node name is “BRN_xxxxxx” (“xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address.).

• For other models, no password is required by default. To set a password, 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 Professional utility (from Windows

Edition), by clicking Start / Programs / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional Utilities / BRAdmin Professional.

98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP Professional x64

b Select TCP/IP in the left frame of the main BRAdmin window. c Select Search Active Devices from the Devices menu. BRAdmin Professional will search for new

devices automatically.

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Note

• If the print server is set to its factory default settings without using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the device will appear as an APIPA device in the BRAdmin Professional utility screen.

• You can find the node name and Ethernet address by printing the Network Configuration List. See Printing the Network Configuration List on page 81 for information on how to print the Network Configuration List on your print server.

d Double click the unconfigured device. e Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. f Click OK. g 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 network 2

You can configure your machine for a network using the control panel LAN menu. See Control panel setup on page 70.

Using other methods to configure your machine for a network 2

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 110.

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Changing the print server settings 2

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change the print server settings (for Windows® only) 2

a Start the BRAdmin Professional utility (from Windows

Programs / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional Utilities / BRAdmin Professional.

98/98SE/Me/2000/XP), by clicking Start /

b Select TCP/IP in the left frame of the main BRAdmin window. c Select the print server which you want to configure, in the right frame of the main BRAdmin window. d Select Configure Print Server from the Control menu. e Enter a password if you have set it.

Note

By default, no password is required to change the print server settings. You can set a password to change the print server settings. Double click the device you want to set a password. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. Enter the new password.

f You can now change the print server settings.

Using the control panel to change the print server settings 2

You can configure and change the print server settings using the control panel LAN menu. See Control panel setup on page 70.

Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings

(for Windows

and Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)

(Not available for DCP models) 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.

a Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup (where XXXX is

your model name).

b Click TCP/IP (Wired) or Setup Misc. c You can now change the print server settings.

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Remote Setup for Macintosh

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 directly to the machine.

and displayed on your Macintosh® screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them

a Double click the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop, Library, Printers, Brother, then Utilities. b Double click the Remote Setup icon. c Click TCP/IP (Wired) or Setup Misc. d You can now change the print server settings.

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Configuring your machine for a wireless

network

Overview 3

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 LAN 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 the IP address and subnet mask on page 11. Then, in Network printing from

Windows® basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing on page 87 and Network printing from a Macintosh® on page 89, you will learn how to install the network software and drivers into the operating

system running on your computer.

Confirm your network environment 3

Wireless network connection example 3

Connected to a wireless capable computer with an access point in the network (Infrastructure mode) 3

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Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point in the network (Ad-hoc mode) 3

An access point is in the network, but the computer is not wireless capable 3

This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point is connected to a computer which is not wireless capable with the Ethenet cable. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is a part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.

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Confirm your network environment 3

The setup process will be different depending on your network environment

Configuration using SecureEasySetup™. 3

If your wireless access point(A) supports SecureEasySetup™, you do not need to use a computer to configure the printer. The access point (router) and your machine can automatically negotiate using the SecureEasySetup™ procedure.

Configuration temporarily using a network cable 3

If there is an Ethernet Hub or Router in the same network as the wireless access point of your machine, you can temporarily connect the Hub or Router to the machine using an Ethernet cable(B), this is an easy way to configure the machine. You can then remotely configure the machine from a computer on the network.

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Configuration using a wireless computer. 3

If your computer has wireless capability, you will need to change the wireless settings of the computer to Adhoc mode so you can directly connect and configure the machine.

Wireless network terms and concepts 3

When you configure the wireless network machine, you must ensure that your wireless network machine is configured to match the settings of the existing wireless network. This section provides some of main terms and concepts of these settings, which may be helpful when you configure the wireless network machine.

SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels 3

You need to configure the SSID and a channel to specify the wireless network you want to connect to.

SSID 3

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 3

Wireless networks use channels. Each wireless channel is on a different frequency. When configuring your Brother device to work in a wireless network, you must set it to the channel that is used on the wireless network that you are connecting to. 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 Ethernet wireless network on page 117.

Authentication and encryption 3

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

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options. Please refer to the information below to see which authentication and encryption methods your Brother wireless device supports.

Authentication methods 3

The Brother machine supports the following methods:

 Open system

Wireless devices are allowed 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 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 encryption (WPA-Personal).

Encryption methods 3

Encryption is used to secure the data that is sent over the wireless network. The Brother 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 rekeying mechanism.

 AES

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is Wi-Fi

authorized strong encryption standard.

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Network key 3

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. “WLLAN” (this is case sensitive). 64 (40) bit hexadecimal: Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data.e.g. “71f2234aba” 128 (104) bit ASCII: Uses 13 text characters.e.g. “Wirelesscomms” (this is case

sensitive)

128 (104) bit hexadecimal: Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal datae.g.

“71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba”

 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES

Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is more than 7 and less than 64 characters in length.

Configuring your machine for a wireless network 3

There are three methods to configure your wireless network machine; by using the machine control panel (recommended), using the SecureEasySetup™ software and using the automatic installer application on the CD-ROM.

Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel 3

You can configure your print server by using the Setup Wizard function. This is located in the LAN menu on the machine’s control panel. See to the steps below for further information.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select Network I/F.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select WLAN.

Press OK. The wireless network interface will be activated.

e Press a or b to select Setup WLAN.

Press OK.

f Press a or b to select Setup Wizard.

Press OK.

g Start to search for a SSID around the machine.

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h After a few tens of seconds, you can select the SSID from the list using a or b. Press OK to select the

SSID. If you select the SSID displayed, go to k. If you want to add a new SSID, go to i.

i Select <New SSID> using a or b.

Press OK. Go to j.

j Enter the SSID. (For information how to type text, see Entering Text on page 122.)

Press OK. Go to k.

k Using a or b, select Infrastructure when instructed.

Press OK. Go to l If you select Ad-hoc, go to m.

l Select the Authentication method using a or b, and press OK.

If you select Open System, go to m. If you select Shared Key, go to n. If you select WPA/WPA2-PSK, go to q.

m Select the Encryption type, None or WEP using a or b, and press OK.

If you select None, go to s. If you select WEP, go to n.

n Select the key option; KEY1, KEY2, KEY3, KEY4 using a or b, and press OK.

If you select the key which shows **********, go to o. If you select a blank key, go to p.

o If you want to change the key you selected in n, press a or b to select Change. Press OK. Go to p.

If you want to keep the key you selected in n, press a or b to select Keep. Press OK. Go to s.

p Enter a new WEP key. Press OK. Go to s. (To manually enter the text, see Entering Text on page 122) q Select the Encryption type, TKIP or AES using a or b. Press OK. Go to r. r Enter the password and press OK. Go to s. (To manually enter the text, see Entering Text on page 122) s The following will be displayed.

To apply the settings, select Yes. To cancel, select No. If you select Yes, go to t. If you select No, go back to h.

t The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have selected. u If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected for 2 seconds and

configuration is completed. If the connection failed, the display shows Connection Error for 2 seconds. See Wireless network troubleshooting on page 109.

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Using the SecureEasySetup™ software to configure your machine for a wireless network 3

The SecureEasySetup™ software allows you to configure the wireless network easier than configuring it manually. By pushing a button on the wireless router or access point, you can complete setup and secure the wireless network. Your router or access point must also support SecureEasySetup™. See the user’s guide for your wireless LAN router or access point for instructions to configure your machine for a wireless network.

Note

Routers or access points that support SecureEasySetup™ have the SecureEasySetup™ symbol as shown below.

a Push the SecureEasySetup™ button on your wireless router or access point. See the user’s guide for

your wireless router or access point for instructions.

b Press Menu on the control panel of the Brother machine. c Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Setup WLAN.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select SecurEasySetup.

Press OK.

f The wireless network connection status using the SecureEasySetup™ software will be displayed;

Connecting WLAN, Connected or Connection Error. Connecting WLAN is displayed when the print server is trying to make connections to your router or access point. Wait till either Connected or Connection Error is displayed. Connected is displayed when the print server is successfully connected to your router or access point.

You can now use your machine in a wireless network. Connection Error is displayed when the print server has not successfully connected to your router or access point. Try starting from a again. If the same message is displayed again, reset the print server back to the default factory settings and try again.

Using the Brother automatic installer application in the CD-ROM to configure your machine for a wireless network 3

See Wireless Configuration for Windows® on page 26 and Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® on page 50 for information on how to use the Brother automatic installer application in the

CD-ROM we have provided with the machine.

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Changing the print server settings 3

Once you have configured your machine for a wireless network, you can change the wireless settings using the BRAdmin Professional utility, the Remote Setup software or the control panel on the front of the Brother machine.

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change the wireless settings (for Windows®) 3

Note

• Please use the BRAdmin Professional utility version that was supplied on the CD-ROM with your Brother product. You can also download the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version from

http://solutions.brother.com

• Node name: Node name appears in current BRAdmin Professional window. The default Node name is “BRN_xxxxxx” or “BRW_xxxxxx” (“xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address.).

a Start the BRAdmin Professional utility (from Windows

Programs / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional Utilities / BRAdmin Professional.

. This utility is only available for Windows® users.

98/98SE/Me/2000/XP), by clicking Start /

b Select TCP/IP in the left frame of the main BRAdmin window. c Select the print server which you want to configure, in the right frame of the main BRAdmin window. d Select Configure Wireless Setting from the Control menu. e Enter a password if you have set it.

Note

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f You can now change the wireless settings.

Note

• 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 utility screen.

• You can find the node name and Ethernet address (Node Address above) by printing out the Network Configuration List. See Printing the Network Configuration List on page 81 for information on how to print the Network Configuration List on your print server.

Using the control panel to change the print server settings 3

You can configure and change the print server settings using the control panel LAN menu. See Control panel setup on page 70.

Using other methods to configure your machine for a wireless network 3

You can configure your machine for a wireless network using other methods. See Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) on page 110.

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Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (Not available for DCP models) 3

Remote Setup for Windows

The Remote Setup application allows you to configure network settings from a Windows® computer. 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.

a Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup (where XXXX is

your model name).

b Enter a password if you have set it. c Click TCP/IP (WLAN). d You can now change the print server settings.

Remote Setup for Macintosh

The Remote Setup application allows you to configure many MFC settings from a Macintosh®. When you access this application, the settings on your machine will be downloaded automatically to your Macintosh and displayed on your Macintosh

machine.

screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the

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 it. d Click TCP/IP (WLAN). e You can now change the print server settings.

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Configuration in Infrastructure mode 4

For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition 4

IMPORTANT

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 for Factory Reset and select Yes to accept the change. The machine will restart automatically.

a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.

b Turn on your computer.

(For Windows rights.)

Note

• Before configuration, if you are using personal firewall software, disable it. Once you are sure that you can print after the installation, restart your personal firewall software.

• A wireless network connection is supported only between the Brother machine and an access point for PC’s running Windows

2000, XP and XP Professional x64 Edition, you must be logged on with Administrator

XP Professional x64 Edition.

c Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your

machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

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d The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install Other Drivers or Utilities.

Note

If this window does not appear, use Windows

Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder

of the Brother CD-ROM.

e Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.

f Choose Manual and then click Next.

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g For configuration, it is recommended that you temporarily connect your Brother wireless device directly

to a free port on your access point, hub or router using a network cable.

 If you can temporarily connect with a network cable:

Choose I’m able to temporarily connect my device to my access point with a network cable and then click Next.

Go to h.

 If you do not have a network cable or cannot temporarily connect the Brother wireless device to your

access point: Choose I’m not able to connect my device to my access point with a network cable and then

click Next. Go to j.

h Read the Important Notice and click Next.

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i Connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable and click Next. Go to n

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j If you choose This PC has wireless capability., check

I am using an access point in infrastructure mode, and then click Next. Go to k

If you are using a wired computer, choose This PC uses a network cable to connect to the wireless network., you must configure the wireless settings from the control panel. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. See Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel on page 20.

k Read the Important Notice and click Next.

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l You need to temporarily change your PC’s wireless settings. Please follow the on-screen instructions.

Please make sure you take notes on all the settings such as SSID or channel of your PC. You will need them to return your PC back to its original wireless settings.

Item Record the current wireless computer settings

Communication mode:(Infrastructure/Ad

Channel: (1-14) Network name(SSID/ESSID) Authentication method(Open

system/Shared key) Encryption:(None/WEP/WPA/

WPA2

-PSK)

Encryption key:

-hoc)

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m To communicate with the un-configured wireless machine, temporarily change the wireless settings on

your PC to match machine’s default settings shown on this screen. Click Next.

Note

• If a message to restart your PC appears after the wireless settings have been changed, restart your PC and then go back to step 4 and continue with the install skipping steps 11, 12 and 13.

• For Windows® XP SP2 usersYou can temporarily change the wireless settings on your PC, following the steps below:

1 Click Start and then Control Panel.

2 Click Network Connections icon.

3 Select and right click Wireless Network Connection. Click View Available Wireless Networks.

4 You can see the Brother wireless machine in the list. Select SETUP and click Connect.

5 Check 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).

n The following list appears. If the list is blank, check if the access point and the machine are powered on,

and then click Refresh. Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next.

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Note

The Default Node name of the NC-xxxx (where “xxxx” is your model name) is “BRW_xxxxxx” (where “xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address).

o 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.

Note

• If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID you can manually add it by clicking the Add button. Follow the on-screen instructions for entering the Name (SSID) and the Channel number.

• 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.

• "SETUP" is the default SSID of the machine. Do not choose this SSID.

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p If your network is not configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. To

continue configuration, click OK and go to r.

q If your network is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. When

configuring your Brother wireless machine, you must ensure that it is configured to match the Authentication and Encryption settings of your existing wireless network. Choose the

Authentication Method and Encryption Mode from the pull-downs in each setting box. Then enter the Network key and click Next.

Note

• If you want to set more than one WEP key, click Advanced.

• If you do not know the Authentication or Encryption settings for network, contact your network administrator.

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r Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. The settings will remain unchanged if you click

Cancel.

Note

• 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. After making your selection, click Next and the Wizard will search for available wireless networks.

• The control panel settings will be automatically changed to WLAN when the wireless settings are sent to your machine.

s Disconnect the network cable between your access point (hub or router) and the machine, and click

Next.

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t Using the information you recorded in l, return the wireless settings of your computer back to their

original settings. Click Next.

u You have completed the wireless setup. Click Finish. If you would like to continue installing drivers and

software necessary for operating your device, please select Install MFL-Pro Suite from CD-ROM menu.

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Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ 4

For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition 4

IMPORTANT

a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.

b Turn on your computer.

(For Windows

Note

• Before configuration, if you are using personal firewall software, disable it. Once you are sure that you can print after the installation, restart your personal firewall software.

2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.)

• A wireless network connection is supported only between the Brother machine and an access point for

PC’s running Windows

XP Professional x64 Edition.

c Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your

machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

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d The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install Other Drivers or Utilities.

Note

If this window does not appear, use Windows

Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder

of the Brother CD-ROM.

e Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.

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f Choose

I’d like to use the SecureEasySetup™ function of my access point to configure my wireless dev ice. and click Next.

g Read the Important Notice and click Next.

h Ensure the on-screen message and click Next.

i Refer to the instruction manual that came with your access point to set the SecureEasySetup™ mode of

your access point.

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j Put the machine in SecureEasySetup™ mode.

Press Menu, a or b for LAN and press OK. Press a or b for Setup WLAN and then press OK. Press a or b for SecureEasySetup and press OK.

Note

If the LCD shows Connection Error, please try again.

k Click Finish.

l The configuration is finished. Relocate the machine to a location that is within range of your access point.

You have completed the wireless setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please select Install MFL-Pro Suite from CD-ROM menu.

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Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode 4

For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP 4

IMPORTANT

a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.

b Turn on your computer.

(For Windows

2000 Professional/XP, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.)

Note

Before configuration, if you are using personal firewall software, disable it. Once you are sure that you can print after the installation, restart your personal firewall software.

c Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your

machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

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d The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install Other Drivers or Utilities.

Note

If this window does not appear, use Windows

Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder

of the Brother CD-ROM.

e Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.

f Choose Manual and then click Next.

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g Choose I’m not able to connect my device to my access point with a network cable. Click Next.

h Choose This PC has wireless capability, and make sure

I am using an access point in infrastructure mode is not checked. Click Next.

i Read the Important Notice and click Next.

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j You need to temporarily change your PC’s wireless settings. Please follow the on-screen instructions.

Please make sure you take notes on all the settings such as SSID or channel of your PC. You will need them to return your PC back to its original wireless settings.

Item Record the current wireless computer settings

Communication mode:(Infrastructure/Ad

Channel: (1-14) Network name(SSID/ESSID) Authentication method(Open

system/Shared key) Encryption:(None/WEP/WPA/

WPA2

-PSK)

Encryption key:

-hoc)

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k To communicate with the un-configured wireless machine, temporarily change the wireless settings on

your PC to match machine’s default settings shown on this screen. ClickNext.

Note

• If a message to restart your PC appears after the wireless settings have been changed, restart your PC and then go back to step 4 and continue with the install skipping steps 9, 10 and 11.

• For Windows® XP SP2 usersYou can temporarily change the wireless settings on your PC, following the steps below:

1 Click Start and then Control Panel.

2 Click Network Connections icon.

3 Select and right click Wireless Network Connection. Click View Available Wireless Networks.

4 You can see the Brother wireless machine in the list. Select SETUP and click Connect.

5 Check 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).

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l The following list appears. If the list is blank, check if the machine is powered on, and then click Refresh.

Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next.

Note

The Default Node name of the NC-xxxx (where “xxxx” is your model name) is “BRW_xxxxxx” (where “xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address).

m 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 no Ad-hoc wireless networks are available, you need to create a new wireless network. Go to p.

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Note

• If your target Ad-hoc network does not appear on the list, you can manually add it by clicking the Add button. Follow the on-screen instructions for entering the Name (SSID) and the Channel number.

• If the list is blank, check if the machine is within range for wireless communication. Then, click Refresh.

n If your network is not configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. To

continue configuration, click OK and go to q.

o If your network is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. When

configuring your Brother wireless machine, you must ensure that it is configured to match the Authentication and Encryption settings of your existing wireless network. Choose the

Authentication Method and Encryption Mode from the pull-downs in each setting box. Then enter the Network key and click Next.

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Note

• If you want to set more than one WEP key, click Advanced.

• If you do not know the Authentication or Encryption settings for network, contact your network administrator.

p Enter a new SSID and choose the Authentication Method and Encryption Mode from the pull-downs

in each setting box. Then enter the Network key and click Next.

Note

If you do not know the Authentication or Encryption settings for network, contact your network administrator.

q Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. The settings will remain unchanged if you click

Cancel.

Note

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. After making your selection, click Next and the Wizard will search for available wireless networks.

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r To communicate with the configured wireless device, you must configure your PC to use same wireless

settings. Manually change the wireless settings on your PC to match the machine’s wireless settings shown on this screen. Click Next. (The settings shown on this screen are for example only. Your settings will not be the same.)

s You have completed the wireless setup. Click Finish. If you would like to continue installing drivers and

software necessary for operating your device, please select Install MFL-Pro Suite from CD-ROM menu.

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Configuration in Infrastructure mode 5

For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater 5

IMPORTANT

a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.

b Turn on your Macintosh

c Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. d Double-click the Utilities icon and then Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.

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e Choose Manual and then click Next.

f For configuration, it is recommended that you temporarily connect your Brother wireless device directly

to a free port on your access point, hub or router using a network cable.

 If you can temporarily connect with a network cable:

Choose I’m able to temporarily connect my device to my access point with a network cable and then click Next.

Go to g.

 If you do not have a network cable or cannot temporarily connect the Brother wireless device to your

access point: Choose I’m not able to connect my device to my access point with a network cable and then

click Next. Go to i.

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g Read the Important Notice and click Next.

h Connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable and click Next. Go to m

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i If you choose This PC has wireless capability., check

I am using an access point in infrastructure mode, and then click Next. Go to j

j Read the Important Notice and click Next.

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k You need to temporarily change your PC’s wireless settings. Please follow the on-screen instructions.

Please make sure you take notes on all the settings such as SSID or channel of your PC. You will need them to return your PC back to its original wireless settings.

Item Record the current wireless computer settings

Communication mode:(Infrastructure/Ad

Channel: (1-14) Network name(SSID/ESSID) Authentication method(Open

system/Shared key) Encryption:(None/WEP/WPA/

WPA2

-PSK)

Encryption key:

-hoc)

l To communicate with the un-configured wireless machine, temporarily change the wireless settings on

your PC to match machine’s default settings shown on this screen. Click Next.

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m The following list appears. If the list is blank, check if the access point and the machine are powered on,

and then click Refresh. Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next.

Note

The Default Node name of the NC-xxxx (where “xxxx” is your model name) is “BRW_xxxxxx” (where “xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address).

n 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.

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Note

• If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID you can manually add it by clicking the Add button. Follow the on-screen instructions for entering the Name (SSID) and the Channel number.

• "SETUP" is the default SSID of the machine. Do not choose this SSID.

o If your network is not configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. To

continue installation, click OK and go to q.

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p If your network is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. When

configuring your Brother wireless machine, you must ensure that it is configured to match the Authentication and Encryption settings of your existing wireless network. Choose the

Authentication Method and Encryption Mode from the pull-downs in each setting box. Then enter the Network key and click Next.

Note

• If you want to set more than one WEP key, click Advanced.

• If you do not know the Authentication or Encryption settings for network, contact your network administrator.

q Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. The settings will remain unchanged if you click

Cancel.

Note

• The control panel settings will be automatically changed to WLAN when the wireless settings are sent to your machine.

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r Disconnect the network cable between your access point (hub or router) and the machine, and click

Next.

s Using the information you recorded in k, return the wireless settings of your computer back to their

original settings. Click Next.

t You have completed the wireless setup. Click Finish. If you would like to continue installing drivers and

software necessary for operating your device, please select Start Here OSX from CD-ROM menu.

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Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ 5

For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater 5

IMPORTANT

a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.

b Turn on your Macintosh

c Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. d Double-click the Utilities icon and then Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.

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e Choose I’d like

to use the SecureEasySetup™ function of my access point to configure my wireless device. and click Next.

f Read the Important Notice and click Next.

g Ensure the on-screen message and click Next.

h Refer to the instruction manual that came with your access point to set the SecureEasySetup™ mode of

your access point.

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i Put the machine in SecureEasySetup™ mode.

Press Menu, a or b for LAN and press OK. Press a or b for Setup WLAN and then press OK. Press a or b for SecureEasySetup and press OK.

Note

If the LCD shows Connection Error, please try again.

j Click Finish.

k The configuration is finished. Relocate the machine to a location that is within range of your access point.

You have completed the wireless setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please select Start Here OSX from CD-ROM menu.

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Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode 5

For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater 5

IMPORTANT

a Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord.

b Turn on your Macintosh

c Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. d Double-click the Utilities icon and then Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.

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e Choose Manual and then click Next.

f Choose I’m not able to connect my device to my access point with a network cable. Click Next.

g Choose This PC has wireless capability, and make sure

I am using an access point in infrastructure mode is not checked. Click Next.

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h Read the Important Notice and click Next.

i You need to temporarily change your PC’s wireless settings. Please follow the on-screen instructions.

Please make sure you take notes on all the settings such as SSID or channel of your PC. You will need them to return your PC back to its original wireless settings.

Item Record the current wireless computer settings

Communication mode:(Infrastructure/Ad

-hoc)

Channel: (1-14) Network name(SSID/ESSID) Authentication method(Open

system/Shared key) Encryption:(None/WEP/WPA/

WPA2

-PSK)

Encryption key:

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j To communicate with the un-configured wireless machine, temporarily change the wireless settings on

your PC to match machine’s default settings shown on this screen. ClickNext.

k The following list appears. If the list is blank, check if the machine is powered on, and then click Refresh.

Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next.

Note

The Default Node name of the NC-xxxx (where “xxxx” is your model name) is “BRW_xxxxxx” (where “xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address).

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Wireless Configuration for Macintosh

l 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 no Ad-hoc wireless networks are available, you need to create a new wireless network. Go to o.

Note

• If the list is blank, check if the machine is within range for wireless communication. Then, click Refresh.

m If your network is not configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. To

continue installation, click OK and go to p.

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n If your network is configured for Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. When

configuring your Brother wireless machine, you must ensure that it is configured to match the Authentication and Encryption settings of your existing wireless network. Choose the

Authentication Method and Encryption Mode from the pull-downs in each setting box. Then enter the Network key and click Next.

Note

• If you want to set more than one WEP key, click Advanced.

• If you do not know the Authentication or Encryption settings for network, contact your network administrator.

o Enter a new SSID and choose the Authentication Method and Encryption Mode from the pull-downs

in each setting box. Then enter the Network key and click Next.

Note

If you do not know the Authentication or Encryption settings for network, contact your network administrator.

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p Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. The settings will remain unchanged if you click

Cancel.

Note

q To communicate with the configured wireless device, you must configure your PC to use same wireless

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r You have completed the wireless setup. Click Finish. If you would like to continue installing drivers and

software necessary for operating your device, please select Start Here OSX from CD-ROM menu.

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LAN menu 6

Before using your Brother product in a network environment, you need to configure the correct TCP/IP settings. For more information, see Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection on page 9 or Configuring your machine for a wireless network on page 15.

In this chapter, you will learn how to configure the network settings using the control panel, located on the front of the machine.

The LAN 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 select LAN. Proceed to the menu selection you wish to configure. See Function table and default factory settings on page 119.

Please note that the machine is supplied with the BRAdmin Professional Windows

Setup applications for Windows network. See Changing the print server settings on page 13 for wired connection or Changing the print server settings on page 23 for wireless connection.

and Macintosh®, which also can be used to configure many aspects of the

TCP/IP (Wired) / TCP/IP (WLAN) 6

software and Remote

If you connect the machine with the Ethernet cable to your network, use the TCP/IP (Wired) menu selections. If you connect the machine to the wireless Ethernet network, use the TCP/IP (WLAN) menu selections.

This menu has nine sections: BOOT Method, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Node Name, WINS Config, WINS Server, DNS Server and APIPA.

BOOT Method 6

This selection controls how the machine obtains the IP address for itself. The default setting is Auto.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

d Press a or b to select BOOT Method.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Auto, Static, RARP, BOOTP or DHCP.

Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

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Auto mode 6

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 scanned through APIPA facility, see Using APIPA to configure the IP address on page 111. After it is initially powered ON, it may take a few minutes for the machine to scan the network for a server.

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.

RARP mode

The Brother print server IP address can be configured using the Reverse ARP (RARP) service on your host computer. This is done by editing the /etc/ethers file (if this file does not exist, you can create it) with an entry similar to the following:

00:80:77:31:01:07 BRN_310107 (or BRW_310107 for a wireless network) Where the first entry is the Ethernet address of the print server and the second entry is the name of the print

server (the name must be the same as the one you put in the /etc/hosts file). If the rarp daemon is not already running, start it (depending on the system the command can be rarpd, rarpd

-a, in.rarpd -a or something else; type man rarpd or refer to your system documentation for additional information). To verify that the rarp daemon is running on a Berkeley UNIX

based system, type the following

command:

ps -ax | grep -v grep | grep rarpd

For AT&T UNIX

based systems, type:

ps -ef | grep -v grep | grep rarpd

The Brother print server will get the IP address from the rarp daemon when it is powered on.

BOOTP mode

BOOTP is an alternative to rarp that has the advantage of allowing configuration of the subnet mask and gateway. In order to use BOOTP to configure the IP address make sure that BOOTP is installed and running on your host computer (it should appear in the /etc/services file on your host as a real service; type man bootpd or refer to your system documentation for information). BOOTP is usually started up via the /etc/inetd.conf file, so you may need to enable it by removing the “#” in front of the bootp entry in that file. For example, a typical bootp entry in the /etc/inetd.conf file would be:

#bootp dgram udp wait /usr/etc/bootpd bootpd -i

Note

Depending on the system, this entry might be called “bootps” instead of “bootp”.

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In order to enable BOOTP, simply use an editor to delete the “#” (if there is no “#”, then BOOTP is already enabled). Then edit the BOOTP configuration file (usually /etc/bootptab) and enter the name, network type (1 for Ethernet), Ethernet address and the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the print server. Unfortunately, the exact format for doing this is not standardized, so you will need to refer to your system

documentation to determine how to enter this information (many UNIX

systems also have template examples in the bootptab file that you can use for reference). Some examples of typical /etc/bootptab entries include: (“BRN” below is “BRW” for a wireless network.)

BRN_310107 1 00:80:77:31:01:07 192.189.207.3

and:

BRN_310107:ht=ethernet:ha=008077310107:\

ip=192.189.207.3:

Certain BOOTP host software implementations will not respond to BOOTP requests if you have not included a download filename in the configuration file; if this is the case, simply create a null file on the host and specify the name of this file and its path in the configuration file.

As with rarp, the print server will load its IP address from the BOOTP server when the printer is powered on.

DHCP mode

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

, Windows® 2000/XP network) the print 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.

Note

If you do not want your print server configured via DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, you must set the BOOT METHOD to static, 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 or the BRAdmin Professional utility.

IP Address 6

This field displays the current IP address of the machine. If you have selected 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 selected 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 select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a orb to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

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d Press a or b to select IP Address.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Change.

Press OK.

f Enter the IP address.

Press OK.

Note

For DCP models, press a or b repeatedly to enter the first three-digit number for the IP address. Press

c to enter the second three-digit number. Repeat this step until you have entered the fourth three-digit number to complete the IP address. Press OK.

g Press Stop/Exit.

Subnet Mask 6

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.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Subnet Mask.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Change.

Press OK.

f Enter the Subnet Mask address.

Press OK.

Note

For DCP models, press a or b repeatedly to enter the first three-digit number for the Subnet Mask. Press

c to enter the second three-digit number. Repeast this step until you have entered the fourth three-digit number to complete the Subnet Mask. Press OK.

g Press Stop/Exit.

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Gateway 6

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 select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Gateway.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Change.

Press OK.

f Enter the Gateway address.

Press OK.

Note

For DCP models, press a or b repeatedly to enter the first three-digit number for the Gateway address. Press c to enter the second three-digit number. Repeat this step until you have entered the fourth threedigit number to complete the Gateway address. Press OK.

g Press Stop/Exit.

Node Name 6

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 BRN_xxxxxx for a wired network or BRW_xxxxxx for a wireless network (where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the Ethernet address) (up to 15 characters).

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Pressa orb to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Node Name.

Press OK.

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e Press a or b to select Change.

Press OK.

f Enter the Node Name.

Press OK.

Note

DCP models cannot change the Node Name from the control panel menu.

g Press Stop/Exit.

WINS Config 6

This selection controls how the machine obtains the IP address of the WINS server.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

d Press a or b to select WINS Config.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Auto or Static.

Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

Auto

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 for this feature to work.

Static

Uses a specified IP address for the primary and secondary WINS servers.

WINS Server 6

a Press Menu.

b Pressa or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

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d Press a or b to select WINS Server.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Primary or Secondary.

Press OK.

f Press a or b to select Change.

Press OK.

g Enter the WINS Server address.

Press OK.

Note

For DCP models, press a or b repeatedly to enter the first three-digit number for the WINS Server address. Press c to enter the second three-digit number. Repeat this step until you have entered the fourth three-digit number to complete the WINS Server address. Press OK.

h Press Stop/Exit.

Primary WINS Server IP Address

This field specifies the IP address of the primary WINS (Windows® Internet Naming Service) server. If set to

a non-zero value, the machine will contact this server to register its name with the Windows Service.

Secondary WINS Server IP Address

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

DNS Server 6

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

d Press a or b to select DNS Server.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Primary or Secondary.

Press OK.

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f Press a or b to select Change.

Press OK.

g Enter the DNS Server address.

Press OK.

Note

For DCP models, press a or b repeatedly to enter the first three-digit number for the DNS Server address. Press c to enter the second three-digit number. Repeat this step until you have entered the fourth threedigit number to complete the DNS Server address. Press OK.

h Press Stop/Exit.

Primary DNS Server IP Address

This field specifies the IP address of the primary DNS (Domain Name Service) 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.

APIPA 6

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 70). Selecting 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 select LAN.

Press OK.

c (For Wired) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(Wired).

(For Wireless) Press a or b to select TCP/IP(WLAN). Press OK.

d Press a or b to select APIPA.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select On or Off.

Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

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Setup WLAN (for wireless network only) 6

Setup Wizard 6

The Setup Wizard guides you through the wireless network configuration. For more information, see Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel on page 20.

SecureEasySetup 6

The SecureEasySetup™ software allows you to configure the wireless network easier than configuring it manually. By pushing a button on the wireless router or access point, you can complete setup and secure the wireless network. Your router or access point must also support SecureEasySetup™. See Using the SecureEasySetup™ software to configure your machine for a wireless network on page 22.

WLAN Status (for wireless network only) 6

Status 6

This field displays the current wireless network status; Active (11b), Active (11g), or Connection NG.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select WLAN Status.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Status.

Press OK.

e The current wireless network status will be displayed; Active (11b), Active (11g), or

Connection NG.

f Press Stop/Exit.

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Signal 6

This field displays the current wireless network signal strength; Strong, Medium, Weak or None.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select WLAN Status.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Signal.

Press OK.

e The current wireless network signal strength will be displayed; Strong, Medium, Weak or None. f Press Stop/Exit.

SSID 6

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 select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select WLAN Status.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select SSID.

Press OK.

e The current wireless network SSID will be displayed. f Press Stop/Exit.

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Comm.Mode 6

This field displays the current wireless network communication mode; Ad-hoc or Infrastructure.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select WLAN Status.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Comm. Mode.

Press OK.

e The current wireless network communication mode will be displayed; Ad-hoc or Infrastructure. f Press Stop/Exit.

Setup Misc. 6

Wired LAN (for wired network only) 6

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.

100BASE-TX Full Duplex (100B-FD) or Half Duplex (100B-HD) and 10BASE-T Full Duplex (10B-FD) or Half Duplex (10B-HD) fix the print server link mode. This change is valid after the print server has been reset (default is Auto).

Note

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 select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select Setup Misc..

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Wired LAN.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to select Auto/100B-FD/100B-HD/10B-FD/10B-HD. f Press Stop/Exit.

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Network I/F 6

You can choose the network connection type, wired network connection or wireless network connection. If you want to use the wired network connection, select Wired LAN, and if you want to use the wireless network connection, select WLAN. You can only have one network connection type active at a time.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select Network I/F.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to select Wired LAN or WLAN.

Press OK.

Printing the Network Configuration List 6

Note

Node name: Node name appears in the Network Configuration List. The default Node name is “BRN_xxxxxx” for a wired network or “BRW_xxxxxx” for a wireless network (“xxxxxx” is the last six digits of Ethernet address).

The Network Configuration List prints a report listing all the current network configuration including the network print server settings.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to select Print Reports.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select Network Config.

Press OK.

d Press Black Start or Color Start.

Restoring the network settings to factory default 6

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:

Note

This function restores all wired and wireless network settings to the factory default.

a Press Menu.

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b Press a or b to select LAN.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to select Factory Reset.

Press OK.

d Press 1 for Factory Reset. e Press 1 for Reboot.

Note

For DCP model, press + for Factory Reset and then press + for Reboot.

f The machine will re-start. You can now reconnect the network cable and configure the network settings

to work with your network.

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Driver Deployment Wizard

(Windows

Overview 7

The Driver Deployment Wizard software can be used to ease the installation or even automate the installation of a 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.

Note

Driver Deployment Wizard is not supported in Windows

Connection methods 7

only) 7

XP Professional x64 Edition.

The Driver Deployment Wizard supports the two connection methods.

Brother Peer-to-peer Network printer

The device is connected to the network but each user prints directly to the printer WITHOUT printing through a central queue.

Network Printer Client PC Client PC

Client PC Client PC

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Network Shared Printer 7

The device is connected to a network and a central print queue is used to manage all print jobs.

Print Server Network Printer Client PC

Client PC Client PC

Using the Driver Deployment Wizard software for the first time 7

a When you run the Wizard for the first time you will see a welcome screen. Click Next . b Select the Device Type you own and click Next. c Choose your connection type to the device that you want to print to. d Choose the option you require and click Next. e If you select the Brother Peer-to-Peer Network printer, the following screen is displayed.

f Select the printer you wish to install and click Next.

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Setting the IP Address 7

If the printer does not have an IP address, the Wizard will allow you to change the IP address by selecting the printer from the list and by selecting the Configure IP option. A dialogue box then appears which allows you to specify information such as the IP address, subnet mask and also the gateway address.

a Choose the printer driver you want to use. b If the driver you want to use is not installed on your PC, click the Have Disk button and then specify the

path of the printer driver.

c Click Next after you choose the correct driver. d After you choose the appropriate driver a summary screen appears. Confirm the settings of the driver. e Click Finish. The driver is automatically installed to your computer.

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Creating an executable file 7

The Driver Deployment Wizard can 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.

Select this option if you wish to install the driver onto YOUR PC and also create a self-running executable file for use with another PC using the same operating system as your own.

Only Create an Installation Program for other users.

Select this option if the driver is already installed on your PC and you wish to create a self-running executable file without installing the driver again onto your own PC.

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 PC will default to LPT1 printing.

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Network printing from Windows® basic

TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing

Overview 8

If you are a Windows® user and want to print using 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.

Note

• You must configure the IP address on your machine before you proceed with this chapter. If you have not configured the IP address, see Setting the IP address and subnet mask on page 11 first.

• Verify the host computer and print server 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 Nework Print Queue or Share (printing only), see Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only) on page 114 for installation details.

For Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition users 8

Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition users can send print job using Brother Peer-to-Peer Print software provided on the CD-ROM which we have supplied with the machine.

If you have already installed the printer driver, jump to Printer driver already installed on page 88.

Configuring the standard TCP/IP port 8

Printer driver not yet installed 8

a Start the CD-ROM installation menu program according to the Quick Setup Guide. b Select the model name and your language (if necessary), and then click Install Other Drivers or

Utilities.

c Click Printer Driver (Only). d Click Next in response to the Welcome message. Follow the on-screen instructions. e Select Standard Installation and click Next.

f Select Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, and then click Next.

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g Follow the on-screen instruction, and then click OK.

Note

Contact your administrator if you are not sure about the location and name of the printer in the network.

h Continue through the Wizard clicking Finish when complete.

Printer driver already installed 8

If you have already installed the printer driver and wish to configure it for network printing, follow these steps:

(For Windows® 2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition users) 8

a From the Printers and Faxes windows, select the printer driver you wish to configure. b Select File and then Properties. c Click the Ports tab and click Add Port. d Select the port that you wish to use. Typically this would be Standard TCP/IP Port. Then click the

New Port... button.

e The Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard will start.

f Close Add Port and Properties dialog box.

(For Windows® 98/Me users) 8

a From the Printers windows, select the printer driver you wish to configure. b Select File and then Properties. c Click the Details tab and click Add Port. d In the Add Port dialog, select Other and then Brother LPR Port. e Click OK and enter the port name.

Note

The default port name is BLP1. If you have already used this name, you will see an error message.

f Port Properties dialog appears. g Enter the IP address of the machine that you wish to print to and click OK.

Other sources of information 8

See Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection on page 9 and Configuring your machine for a wireless network on page 15 to learn how to configure the IP address of the printer.

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Network printing from a Macintosh

Overview 9

This chapter explains how to print from Macintosh® on a Network using the Simple Network Configuration

capabilities on Mac OS

For updated information on printing from a Macintosh http://solutions.brother.com.

How to select the print server (TCP/IP) 9

a Switch the machine ON. b From the Go menu, select Applications. c Open the Utilities folder.

X 10.2.4 or greater.

, visit the Brother Solutions Center at:

d Double click the Printer Setup Utility Icon. (Mac OS e Click Add.

(For Mac OS (For Mac OS

X 10.2.4 to 10.3.x) Go to f.

X 10.4) Go to g.

X 10.2.x users, click the Print Center icon.)

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f (For Mac OS

Make the following selection.

X 10.2.4 to 10.3.x)

(Mac OS

X 10.2.4 - 10.3.x) 9

g Select Brother MFC-XXXX (XXXX is your model name), and then click Add.

(Mac OS® X 10.4) 9

h Click the printer, then click Make Default to set the printer as the default printer. The printer is now ready.

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Changing the print server settings 9

Changing the configuration using the Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models) 9

From a Macintosh®, you can change the printer or print server parameters using the Remote Setup application. See Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (for Windows® and Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) (Not available for DCP models) on page 13.

Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings 9

Brother BRAdmin Light utility is a Java application that is designed for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater environment. BRAdmin Light allows you to change network settings on Brother network ready machine

Note

• Please use the BRAdmin Light utility that was supplied on the CD-ROM of your Brother product. You can also download the latest version of the BRAdmin Light utility from http://solutions.brother.com

is only available for Macintosh

users.

. This utility

• Node name: Node name appears in current BRAdmin Light. The default Node name is BRN_xxxxxx for a wired network or BRW_xxxxxx for a wireless network (where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the 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 BRAdminLight.jar file.

b Select the print server which you want to change the settings. c Select Configure Print Server from the Control menu. d Enter a password if you have set it. You can now change the print server settings

Other sources of information 9

a Visit http://solutions.brother.com for more information on network printing. b See Setting the IP address and subnet mask on page 11 to learn how to configure the IP address of the

printer.

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Brother Internet Fax Printing Software 10

Overview 10

Depending on your network configuration and application requirements for sending faxes via a network, you can choose between Brother Network PC FAX Software or Brother Internet Fax Printing Software. With either software, viewable document such as web pages, word documents, PDF documents can be sent from the users desktop to any standard Facsimile machines, Internet fax machines and E-mail addresses.

Brother Internet Fax Printing Software (BFP) is a Windows network PC Fax and Internet Fax functionality from the desktop to users on your network or over the Internet.

BFP utilizes SMTP as the transport for sending documents from your PC. This allows any PC supported by a SMTP mail server to send an Internet FAX even if that PC does not have direct access to the networked machine.

Brother Network PC Fax Software utilizes LPR as the transport for sending documents from your PC to the networked machine for transmission. This requires that the sending PC has access to the network that the sending machine is connected.

Note

Brother Internet Fax Printing Software is not supported in Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition.

98/98SE/Me/2000/XP software utility that gives

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Brother Internet Fax Printing Software

Installing Brother Internet Fax Printing Driver 10

Insert the CD-ROM supplied with your Brother machine into your CD-ROM Drive. The installer screen will automatically start.

Note

If the installer screen does not appear automatically, select Start/Run and type X:/setup.exe.(X:/ should be the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive on your PC)

a Select Install Other Drivers or Utilities. b Select Brother Internet Fax Printing (BFP) Driver. c Click Install. d Next you will be presented with the licensing agreement, please carefully read the agreement and make

the necessary choice.

e During the installation you are presented with the following screen, select the default unless you have

previously installed this software. If this is the case use a port number that has not been previously configured. Example BFP2.

Note

When Installing BFP on Windows the end of the port name.

2000 and XP operating systems we recommend that you add a “:” to

Brother NC-140w User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Overview 1

Network function features 1

Network printing 1

Network scanning 1

Network PC-FAX (Not available for DCP models) 1

Management utility 1

Types of Network Connections 1

Network Connection Example 1

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP 1

Network Shared Printing 1

Wireless network connection example 1

Connected to a wireless capable computer with an access point in the network (Infrastructure mode) 1

Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point in the network (Ad-hoc mode) 1

An access point is in the network, but the computer is not wireless capable 1

Protocols 1

TCP/IP protocols and functions 1

DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1

APIPA 1

DNS client 1

LPR/LPD 1

Port9100 1

mDNS 1

TELNET 1

SNMP 1

Overview 2

IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 2

IP address 2

Subnet mask 2

Gateway (and router) 2

Setting the IP address and subnet mask 2

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility and the TCP/IP protocol to configure your network printer (for Windows®) 2

BRAdmin Professional utility 2

How to configure your machine using the BRAdmin Professional utility 2

Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network 2

Using other methods to configure your machine for a network 2

Changing the print server settings 2

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change the print server settings (for Windows® only) 2

Using the control panel to change the print server settings 2

Overview 3

Confirm your network environment 3

Wireless network connection example 3

Connected to a wireless capable computer with an access point in the network (Infrastructure mode) 3

Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point in the network (Ad-hoc mode) 3

An access point is in the network, but the computer is not wireless capable 3

Confirm your network environment 3

Configuration using SecureEasySetup™. 3

Configuration temporarily using a network cable 3

Configuration using a wireless computer. 3

Wireless network terms and concepts 3

SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels 3

SSID 3

Channels 3

Authentication and encryption 3

Authentication methods 3

Encryption methods 3

Configuring your machine for a wireless network

Network key 3

Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel 3

Using the SecureEasySetup™ software to configure your machine for a wireless network 3

Using the Brother automatic installer application in the CD-ROM to configure your machine for a wireless network 3

Changing the print server settings 3

Using the BRAdmin Professional utility to change the wireless settings (for Windows®) 3

Using the control panel to change the print server settings 3

Using other methods to configure your machine for a wireless network 3

Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (Not available for DCP models) 3

Configuration in Infrastructure mode 4

For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition 4

Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ 4

Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode 4

For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP 4

Configuration in Infrastructure mode 5

For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater 5

Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ 5

For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater 5