Wireless Network Troubleshooting; Wireless Setup Problems - Brother HL-4040CN Network User's Manual

Wireless network troubleshooting

Wireless setup problems

The Brother print server is not found during setup using the automatic installer application on the
CD-ROM.
a
Make sure that the printer is powered on, is on-line and ready to print.
b
Move your computer closer to the Brother printer and try again.
c
Reset the print server back to its default factory settings and try again. For the information how to reset
to the factory default settings, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 105.
Why do I have to change my printer's network setting to "Wired LAN" during setup although I am
trying to setup Wireless LAN?
If you are using Windows
network using a network cable, it is recommended you temporarily connect the printer to your access point,
hub or router using a network cable. You will also need to change your printer's network setting to wired LAN
temporarily. Your printer's network setting will be changed to wireless LAN automatically or during the course
of the setup.
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For Intel Centrino™ users:
The Brother Wireless Wizard software will not be able to automatically reconfigure the Windows
settings of your PC. Please see the following steps for wireless network setting procedures.
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For Windows :
Configuration in Infrastructure mode on page 36
Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ on page 32
Configuration in Ad-hoc mode on page 47
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For Macintosh :
Configuration in Infrastructure mode on page 63
Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ on page 59
Configuration in Ad-hoc mode on page 73
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2000, Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater or your computer is connected to the wireless
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