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Brother HL-5450DN Network User's Manual

Multi-protocol on-board ethernet print server and wireless ethernet print server
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Network User's Guide
Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Print Server and Wireless
Ethernet Print Server
This Network User's Guide provides useful information on wired and
wireless network settings and security settings using your Brother
machine. You can also find supported protocol information and detailed
troubleshooting tips.
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  • Page 1 Network User’s Guide Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Print Server and Wireless Ethernet Print Server This Network User's Guide provides useful information on wired and wireless network settings and security settings using your Brother machine. You can also find supported protocol information and detailed troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 2 Applicable models This User’s Guide applies to the following models. HL-5450DN(T)/5470DW(T)/6180DW(T) Definitions of notes We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide: Important indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section I Network Operation Introduction Network features............................2 Other Network features ........................3 Changing your machine’s network settings How to change your machine’s network settings (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway) ....................4 Using the control panel (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) .............4 Using the BRAdmin Light utility ......................4 Other Management Utilities ........................7 Web Based Management (web browser) ....................7...
  • Page 4 Set to Default ............................39 Wired Enable ............................39 WLAN Enable ...........................39 Reset the network settings to the factory default..................40 Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) ................41 Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) ....................41 Printing the WLAN report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) ....................42...
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting Overview..............................78 Identifying your problem ........................78 Section II Network Glossary Types of network connections and protocols Types of network connections .........................86 Wired network connection example....................86 Protocols..............................88 TCP/IP protocols and functions ......................88 Configuring your machine for a network IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways ....................92 IP address ............................92 Subnet mask............................93 Gateway (and router).........................93...
  • Page 6 Section III Appendixes Appendix A Supported protocols and security features ....................107 Appendix B Using services ............................108 Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) ..........108 Using DHCP to configure the IP address ..................108 Using RARP to configure the IP address ..................109 Using BOOTP to configure the IP address..................110 Using APIPA to configure the IP address..................110 Using ARP to configure the IP address ...................111...
  • Page 7 Section I Network Operation Introduction Changing your machine’s network settings Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Control panel setup Web Based Management Security features Troubleshooting...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Network features Your Brother machine can be shared on a 10/100 MB or 1GB (For HL-6180DW(T)) wired, or IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless (For wireless models) 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.

  • Page 9: Other Network Features

    Introduction Other Network features Security Your Brother machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available. (See Security features uu page 57.) Secure Function Lock 2.0 Secure Function Lock 2.0 increases security by restricting the use of functions. (See Secure Function Lock 2.0 uu page 49.) Store Print Log to Network The Store Print Log to Network feature allows you to save the print log file from your Brother machine to a...

  • Page 10: Changing Your Machine's Network Settings

    Changing your machine’s network settings How to change your machine’s network settings (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway) The machine’s network settings can be changed using the control panel, BRAdmin Light, Web Based Management, and BRAdmin Professional 3. Please read this chapter for details. Using the control panel (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) You can configure your machine for a network using the Network control panel menu.
  • Page 11 Changing your machine’s network settings Setting the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light Note • You can download Brother's latest BRAdmin Light utility from http://solutions.brother.com/. • If you require more advanced machine management, use the latest version of BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/.
  • Page 12 • You can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet Address) by printing the Printer Setting Page (For HL-5450DN(T), see Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41 or Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41 ).

  • Page 13: Other Management Utilities

    Changing your machine’s network settings Other Management Utilities Your Brother machine has the following management utilities other than the BRAdmin Light utility. You can change your network settings using these utilities. Web Based Management (web browser) A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) or HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer).

  • Page 14: Brprint Auditor (Windows ® )

    Changing your machine’s network settings ® BRPrint Auditor (Windows The BRPrint Auditor software brings the monitoring power of Brother network management tools to locally connected machines. This utility allows a client computer to collect usage and status information from a Brother machine connected via the parallel or USB interface.

  • Page 15: Configuring Your Machine For A Wireless Network (For Hl-5470Dw(T) And Hl-6180Dw(T))

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Overview To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend following one of the setup methods outlined in the Quick Setup Guide. The wireless setup method using the installer CD-ROM and a USB cable is the easiest method for setup. For additional wireless configuration methods please read this chapter for more details on how to configure the wireless network settings.

  • Page 16: Confirm Your Network Environment

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Confirm your network environment Connected to a computer with a WLAN access point/router in the network (Infrastructure mode) 1 WLAN access point/Router ® If your computer supports Intel MWT (My WiFi Technology), you can use your computer as a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) supported access point.

  • Page 17: Connected To A Wireless Capable Computer Without A Wlan Access Point/Router In The Network (Ad-Hoc Mode)

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Connected to a wireless capable computer without a WLAN access point/router in the network (Ad-hoc mode) This type of network does not have a central WLAN access point/router. Each wireless client communicates directly with each other.

  • Page 18: Wireless Configuration Temporarily Using A Usb Cable (Recommended For Windows ® )

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Wireless configuration temporarily using a USB cable ® (Recommended for Windows It is recommended that you use a PC wirelessly connected to your network for this method. You can remotely configure the machine from the computer on the network using a USB cable (A) You can configure the wireless settings of the machine using a USB cable temporarily connected to a wired or wireless computer.
  • Page 19 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration. For a personal wireless network configuration If you are configuring your machine for a smaller wireless network, such as your home environment, record your SSID and the Network key.
  • Page 20 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) For an enterprise wireless network configuration If you are configuring your machine for an IEEE 802.1x supported wireless network, record your Authentication method, Encryption method, User ID and Password. Network name: (SSID) Communication Mode Authentication method...
  • Page 21 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Note • If you configure your machine using EAP-TLS Authentication, you must install the Client Certificate issued by a CA (Certificate Authority) before you start configuration. Contact your network administrator about the Client Certificate.
  • Page 22 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) (Macintosh) 1 The opening screen will appear automatically. Click Start Here OSX. Choose your machine and click Next. 2 Choose Wireless Network Connection and then click Next. Choose Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation. and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the wireless settings.

  • Page 23: Configuration Using The Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Configuration using the machine’s control panel Setup Wizard You can use the machine’s control panel to configure your wireless network settings. By using the control panel Setup Wizard function, you can easily connect your Brother machine to your wireless network. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation.

  • Page 24: Manual Configuration From The Control Panel

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Manual configuration from the control panel Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration. Check and record the current wireless network settings.
  • Page 25 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Enter the Network Key you wrote down in step a. (For information on how to enter text: uu Quick Setup Guide.) When you have entered all the characters press OK, and then press a for Yes to apply your settings. Go to step h.

  • Page 26: Configuring Your Machine When The Ssid Is Not Broadcast

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration. Check and record the current wireless network settings.
  • Page 27 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Enter the SSID name. (For information on how to enter text: uu Quick Setup Guide.) Press OK. Using a or b, choose Infrastructure when instructed. Press OK. Choose the Authentication method using a or b, and press OK. Do one of the following: If you chose Open System, go to step j.
  • Page 28 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Enter the WPA key you wrote down in step a and press OK. Go to step n. (For information on how to enter text: uu Quick Setup Guide.) To apply the settings, choose Yes. To cancel, choose No. Do one of the following: If you chose Yes, go to step o.

  • Page 29: Configuring Your Machine For An Enterprise Wireless Network

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Configuring your machine for an enterprise wireless network Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration. Check and record the current wireless network settings.
  • Page 30 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Note • If you configure your machine using EAP-TLS Authentication, you must install the Client Certificate issued by a CA before you start configuration. Contact your network administrator about the Client Certificate. If you have installed more than one certificate, we recommend you write down the certificate name you want to use.
  • Page 31 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Note Depending on your Authentication method, the Inner Authentication method selections differ. Choose encryption type TKIP or AES using a or b, and press OK. Do one of the following: If your Authentication method is EAP-TLS, go to step m.
  • Page 32 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Enter the user ID you wrote down in step a. Press OK. (For information on how to enter text: uu Quick Setup Guide.) Do one of the following: If your Authentication method is EAP-TLS, go to step r. For other Authentication methods, go to step q.

  • Page 33: One Push Configuration Using Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Or Aoss

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or AOSS™ You can use WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel menu to configure your wireless network settings if your WLAN access point/router (A) supports either WPS (PBC ) or AOSS™.
  • Page 34 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) When WLAN Enable? is displayed, press a to accept. This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press Cancel. When the LCD shows Press Key on rtr, press the WPS or AOSS™ button on your wireless access point/router.

  • Page 35: Configuration Using The Pin Method Of Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) If your WLAN access point/router supports WPS (PIN Method), you can configure the machine easily. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method is one of the connection methods developed by the Wi-Fi ®...
  • Page 36 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. Press a or b to choose WLAN. Press OK. Press a or b to choose WPS w/PIN Code. Press OK. When WLAN Enable? is displayed, press a to accept.
  • Page 37 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) ® (Windows Vista Click the button and then Network. ® (Windows Click the button and then Devices and Printers. ® (Windows Vista Click Add a wireless device. ® (Windows Click Add a device.

  • Page 38: Configuration In Ad-Hoc Mode (For Ieee 802.11B)

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Configuration in Ad-hoc mode (For IEEE 802.11b) Using configured SSID If you are trying to pair the machine to a computer that is already in Ad-hoc mode with a configured SSID, you will need to complete the following steps: Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings.

  • Page 39: Using A New Ssid

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. If a list of SSIDs is displayed, press a or b to choose the SSID you wrote down in step a. Select the SSID you want to connect with.
  • Page 40 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Choose <New SSID> using a or b. Press OK. Enter the SSID name. (For information on how to enter text: uu Quick Setup Guide.) Press OK.

  • Page 41: Control Panel Setup

    Control panel setup Overview HL-5450DN(T) have six LEDs (Back Cover, Toner, Drum, Paper, Error and Ready) and two keys (Cancel and Go) on the control panel. HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T) one back lit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), seven keys and two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the control panel.

  • Page 42: Network Menu (For Hl-5470Dw(T) And Hl-6180Dw(T))

    Control panel setup Network menu (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) The Network menu selections of the control panel allow you to set up the Brother machine for your network configuration. (For more information on how to use the control panel: uu User's Guide.) Press any of the Menu keys (a, b, OK or Back) to display the main menu.
  • Page 43 Control panel setup Subnet Mask 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.

  • Page 44: Ethernet (Wired Network Only)

    Control panel setup Ethernet (wired network only) Ethernet link mode. Auto allows the print server to operate in 1000BASE-T full duplex (For HL-6180DW(T)), 100BASE-TX full or half duplex, or in 10BASE-T full or half duplex mode by auto negotiation. Note •...

  • Page 45: Mac Address

    Control panel setup Channel This field displays the current wireless network channel. Speed This field displays the current wireless network speed. SSID This field displays the current wireless network SSID. The display shows up to 32 characters of the SSID name.

  • Page 46: Reset The Network Settings To The Factory Default

    • You can also reset the print server back to its factory default settings using the BRAdmin applications or Web Based Management. (For more information, see Other Management Utilities uu page 7.) For HL-5450DN(T) Turn off the machine. Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

  • Page 47: Printing The Printer Settings Page (For Hl-5450Dn(T))

    Control panel setup Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) Note Node name: The Node name appears on the Network Configuration Report. The default node name is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your machine’s MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) The Printer Settings Page prints a report listing all the current printer settings including the network print server settings.

  • Page 48: Printing The Wlan Report (For Hl-5470Dw(T) And Hl-6180Dw(T))

    Control panel setup Printing the WLAN report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) The Print WLANReport prints your machine’s wireless status report. If the wireless connection failed, check the error code on the printed report and refer to uu Quick Setup Guide: Troubleshooting. Press a or b to choose Machine Info..

  • Page 49: Function Table And Default Factory Settings

    Control panel setup Function table and default factory settings HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T) Factory settings are shown in Bold with asterisk. Main menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Network Wired LAN TCP/IP Boot Method Auto* Static RARP BOOTP DHCP IP Address (000.000.000.000)* Subnet Mask (000.000.000.000)* Gateway...
  • Page 50 Control panel setup Main menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Network WLAN TCP/IP Boot Method Auto* (continued) Static RARP BOOTP DHCP IP Address (000.000.000.000)* Subnet Mask (000.000.000.000)* Gateway (000.000.000.000)* IP Boot Tries 0/1/2/3*.../32767 APIPA IPv6 Off* — — Setup Wizard — —...
  • Page 51 Control panel setup Main menu Submenu Menu Selections Options — — Network Push Button Wi-Fi Direct (continued) — — PIN Code — — Manual — Group Owner Off* — Device Info. Device Name — SSID — IP Address Status Info. Status G/O Active(**) ** = number of devices...

  • Page 52: Web Based Management

    Web Based Management Overview A standard Web Browser can be used to manage your machine using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) or HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer). You can perform the function listed or get the following information from a machine on your network using a web browser. ...

  • Page 53: Setting A Password

    The NetBIOS name can be seen in the Printer Settings Page (See Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41) or Network Configuration Report (See Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41).

  • Page 54: Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only) (For Hl-6180Dw(T))

    Web Based Management Gigabit Ethernet (wired network only) (For HL-6180DW(T)) Your machine supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. To connect to a 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Network, you must set the machine’s Ethernet link mode to Auto from the machine’s control panel or Auto from Web Based Management (web browser).

  • Page 55: Secure Function Lock 2.0

    Web Based Management Secure Function Lock 2.0 Secure Function Lock 2.0 from Brother helps you to save money and increase security by restricting the functions available on your Brother machine. Secure Function Lock allows you to configure passwords for selected users, granting them access to some, or all, of these functions, or limiting them to a page limit.
  • Page 56 Web Based Management Setting up public mode You can set up the public mode to restrict what functions are available for public users. Public users do not need to enter a password to access the features made available through this setting. Note Public mode includes print jobs sent via Google Cloud Print and Brother iPrint&Scan.

  • Page 57: How To Configure The Sntp Protocol Using Web Based Management

    Web Based Management How to configure the SNTP protocol using Web Based Management SNTP is the protocol used to synchronize the time used by the machine for authentication with the SNTP time server. Click Network, and then click Protocol. Select the SNTP check box to activate the setting. Click Advanced Setting.
  • Page 58 Web Based Management Synchronization Interval  Enter the number of hours between server synchronization attempts (1 to 168 hours).  Synchronization Status You can confirm the latest synchronization status. Click Submit to apply the settings.

  • Page 59: Store Print Log To Network

    Web Based Management Store Print Log to Network The Store Print Log to Network feature allows you to save the print log file from your Brother machine to a network server using CIFS . You can record the ID, type of print job, job name, user name, date, time and the number of printed pages for every print job.
  • Page 60 Web Based Management • Auto: If you choose Auto, the machine will initially search for a Kerberos server. If the Kerberos server is not detected, NTLMv2 will be used for the authentication method. • Kerberos: Choose Kerberos, to use Kerberos Authentication only. •...

  • Page 61: Error Detection Setting

    Web Based Management Error Detection Setting You can choose what action is taken when the print log cannot be stored to the server due to a network error. Choose Cancel Print or Ignore Log & Print in the Error Detection Setting of Store Print Log to Network.

  • Page 62: Understanding Error Messages

    Web Based Management Understanding Error Messages You can confirm the error status on the LCD of your machine or Connection Status in Web Based Management.  Server Timeout, contact your administrator. This message will appear when you cannot connect to the server. Make sure that: •...

  • Page 63: Security Features

    Security features Overview In today’s world there are many security threats to your network and the data that travels over it. Your Brother machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available today. These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access to the machine.

  • Page 64: Managing Your Network Machine Securely Using Ssl/Tls

    Security features Managing your network machine securely using SSL/TLS To manage your network machine securely, you need to use the management utilities with security protocols. Secure Management using Web Based Management (web browser) We recommend to use HTTPS and SNMPv3 protocol for secure management. To use these protocols, the following machine settings are required.
  • Page 65 Security features Make sure that the SNMP setting is enabled, and then click Advanced Setting of SNMP. You can configure the SNMP settings from the screen below. We have three SNMP connection modes of operation.  SNMP v1/v2c read-write access In this mode the print server uses version 1 and version 2c of the SNMP protocol.

  • Page 66: Secure Management Using Bradmin Professional 3 (Windows ® )

    Security features SNMPv3 read-write access  With this mode the print server uses version 3 of the SNMP protocol. If you want to manage the print server securely, use this mode. Note • When you use the SNMPv3 read-write access mode, please note the following. •...

  • Page 67: Printing Documents Securely Using Ssl/Tls

    Security features Printing documents securely using SSL/TLS To print documents securely with IPP protocol, you can use the IPPS protocol. Note • The IPPS protocol is enabled by default. You can change the IPPS protocol settings on the Web Based Management screen, by clicking Network, Protocol and then HTTP Server Settings.

  • Page 68: Sending An E-Mail Securely

    Security features Sending an E-mail securely Configuration using Web Based Management (web browser) You can configure secured E-mail sending with user authentication or E-mail sending using SSL/TLS on the Web Based Management screen. Start your web browser. Type “http://machine’s IP address/” into your browser (where “machine’s IP address” is the machine’s IP address).

  • Page 69: Sending An E-Mail Securely Using Ssl/Tls

    Security features SMTP settings You can change the SMTP port number using Web Based Management. This is useful if your ISP (Internet  Service Provider) implements the “Outbound Port 25 Blocking (OP25B)” service. By changing the SMTP port number to a specific number which your ISP is using for the SMTP server (for ...

  • Page 70: Using Ieee 802.1X Authentication

    Security features Using IEEE 802.1x authentication You can configure IEEE 802.1x authentication for a wired or a wireless network. IEEE 802.1x authentication configuration using Web Based Management (web browser) If you are configuring IEEE 802.1x authentication for a wired or a wireless network using Web Based Management, follow the instructions.
  • Page 71 The NetBIOS name can be seen in the Printer Settings Page (See Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41) or Network Configuration Report (See Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41).

  • Page 72: Using Certificates For Device Security

    After configuring, connect your machine to the IEEE 802.1x supported network. After a few minutes, print the Printer Settings Page or Network Configuration Report to check the <Wired IEEE 802.1x> Status. (See Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41 or Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41.) ...
  • Page 73 Security features Certificate from a CA  There are two methods for installing a certificate from a CA. If you already have a CA or if you want to use a certificate from an external trusted CA: • When using a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) from this print server. (See How to create a CSR uu page 74.) •...

  • Page 74: Configure Certificate Using Web Based Management

    Security features Configure certificate using Web Based Management This feature can be configured using Web Based Management only. Follow these steps to access the configure certificate page using Web Based Management. Start your web browser. Type “http://machine’s IP address/” into your browser (where “machine’s IP address” is the machine’s IP address).

  • Page 75: Creating And Installing A Certificate

    Security features Creating and installing a certificate Step by step chart for creating and installing a certificate self-signed certificate certificate from a CA Create a self-signed certificate using Web Based Create a CSR using Web Based Management. Management. (See page 69.) (See page 74.) Install the self-signed certificate to your Install the certificate issued by the CA to your...
  • Page 76 Security features How to install the self-signed certificate on your computer Note ® ® The following steps are for Windows Internet Explorer . If you use another web browser, follow the help text of the web browser itself. ® ® ®...
  • Page 77 Security features Type “https://machine’s IP address/” into your browser to access your machine (where “machine’s IP address” is the machine’s IP address or the node name that you assigned for the certificate). Then, click Continue to this website (not recommended).. Click Certificate Error, and then click View certificates.
  • Page 78 Security features ® ® For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users Start your web browser. Type “https://machine’s IP address/” into your browser to access your machine (where “machine’s IP address” is the IP address or the node name that you assigned for the certificate). When the following dialog appears, click View Certificate.
  • Page 79 Security features Choose Place all certificates in the following store and then click Browse..Choose Trusted Root Certification Authorities and then click OK. Click Next. Click Finish.
  • Page 80 Note The fingerprint (thumbprint) is printed on the Printer Settings Page (See Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41) or Network Configuration Report (See Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41). Click OK.

  • Page 81: Import And Export The Certificate And Private Key

    Security features The CSR is created. Note • Follow your CA policy regarding the method to send a CSR to your CA. ® • If you are using Enterprise root CA of Windows Server 2003/2008, we recommend using the Web Server for the certificate template when creating the Client Certificate for secure management.

  • Page 82: Managing Multiple Certificates

    Security features How to export the self-signed certificate, the certificate issued by a CA, and the private key Click Export shown with Certificate List on the Certificate page. Enter the password if you want to encrypt the file. Note If a blank password is used, the output is not encrypted. Enter the password again for confirmation, and then click Submit.

  • Page 83: Import And Export A Ca Certificate

    Security features Import and export a CA certificate You can store a CA certificate on the machine by importing and exporting. How to import a CA certificate Click CA Certificate on the Security page. Click Import CA Certificate and choose the certificate. Click Submit. How to export a CA certificate Click CA Certificate on the Security page.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the Brother machine. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals on your model page to download the other manuals.
  • Page 85 Ethernet Link Status or Wireless Link Status is Link OK. See have a valid IP address? Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41 or Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting The Brother machine is not found on the network during the printer driver installation. (continued) Question Interface Solution Is your Brother machine wireless Place your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 meter) from the WLAN placed too far from the access point/router when you configure the wireless network settings.
  • Page 87 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Check the diagnosis by printing the Printer Settings Page or Network Configuration Report. See Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41 or Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41. Note The Network Connection Repair Tool will start automatically if you check the Enable Connection Repair Tool box using Status Monitor.
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting The Brother machine cannot print over the network. The Brother machine is not found on the network even after successful installation. (continued) Question Interface Solution Did your previous printing wired/  If the failed printing job is still in the print queue of your computer, delete job fail? wireless ...
  • Page 89 Print the Printer Settings Page or Network Configuration Report. See machine's network settings, wireless Printing the Printer Settings Page (For HL-5450DN(T)) uu page 41 or such as IP address? Printing the Network Configuration Report (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 41.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting I want to check my network devices are working properly. (continued) Question Interface Solution Is the Brother machine wireless Print the WLAN report to confirm the state of the wireless connection. For connecting to the wireless how to print, see Printing the WLAN report (For HL-5470DW(T) and network? HL-6180DW(T)) uu page 42.
  • Page 91 Section II Network Glossary Types of network connections and protocols Configuring your machine for a network Wireless network terms and concepts (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) ® Additional network settings from Windows Security terms and concepts...

  • Page 92: Types Of Network Connections And Protocols

    Types of network connections and protocols Types of network connections Wired network connection example Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP 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 machine sharing. TCP/IP TCP/IP 1 Router...

  • Page 93: Network Shared Printing

    Types of network connections and protocols Network Shared printing In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs. 1 Client computer 2 Also known as “Server”...

  • Page 94: Protocols

    Types of network connections and protocols Protocols TCP/IP protocols and functions 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 the Brother machine supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol.
  • Page 95 Types of network connections and protocols DNS client The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name. NetBIOS name resolution Network Basic Input/Output System name resolution enables you to obtain the IP address of the other device using its NetBIOS name during the network connection.
  • Page 96 Types of network connections and protocols TELNET The TELNET protocol allows you to control the remote network devices on a TCP/IP network from your computer. SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines.
  • Page 97 Types of network connections and protocols SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol is used to synchronize computer clocks on a TCP/IP network. You can configure the SNTP settings using Web Based Management (web browser). (For the details, see How to configure the SNTP protocol using Web Based Management uu page 51.) CIFS The Common Internet File System is the standard way that computer users share files and printers in...

  • Page 98: Configuring Your Machine For A Network

    Configuring your machine for a network IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways 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.

  • Page 99: Subnet Mask

    Configuring your machine for a network Subnet mask Subnet masks restrict network communication.  Example: Computer 1 can talk to Computer 2 • Computer 1 IP Address: 192.168. 1. 2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000 • Computer 2 IP Address: 192.168. 1. 3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000 Where the 0 is in the Subnet mask, there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.

  • Page 100: Ieee 802.1X Authentication

    Configuring your machine for a network IEEE 802.1x Authentication IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for wired and wireless networks that limits access from unauthorized network devices. Your Brother machine (supplicant) sends an authentication request to a RADIUS server (Authentication server) through your access point (authenticator). After your request has been verified by the RADIUS server, your machine can access the network.
  • Page 101 Configuring your machine for a network EAP-TTLS  EAP-TTLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Tunneled Transport Layer Security) has been developed by Funk Software and Certicom. EAP-TTLS creates a similar encrypted SSL tunnel to PEAP, between a client and an authentication server, for sending a user ID and password. EAP-TTLS provides mutual authentication between the server and the client.

  • Page 102: Wireless Network Terms And Concepts (For Hl-5470Dw(T) And Hl-6180Dw(T))

    Wireless network terms and concepts (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Specifying your network SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels You need to configure the SSID and a channel to specify the wireless network you want to connect to.  SSID Each wireless network has its own unique network name and it is technically referred to as SSID. The SSID is a 32-byte or less value and is assigned to the access point.

  • Page 103: Authentication And Encryption Methods For A Personal Wireless Network

    Wireless network terms and concepts (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Authentication and Encryption methods for a personal wireless network A personal wireless network is a small network, such as a home wireless network, without IEEE 802.1x support. If you want to use your machine in an IEEE 802.1x supported wireless network, see Authentication and Encryption methods for an enterprise wireless network uu page 98.

  • Page 104: Authentication And Encryption Methods For An Enterprise Wireless Network

    Wireless network terms and concepts (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Network key  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.
  • Page 105 Wireless network terms and concepts (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) Encryption methods  TKIP For TKIP, see TKIP uu page 97.  For AES, see AES uu page 97.  CKIP The original Key Integrity Protocol for LEAP by Cisco Systems, Inc. User ID and password The following security methods use a user ID less than 64 characters and a password of less than 32 characters in length.

  • Page 106: Additional Network Settings From Windows

    Additional network settings from ® Windows Types of additional network settings The following features are available to use if you want to configure additional network settings. ® ®  Web Services for printing (Windows Vista and Windows ®  Vertical Pairing (Windows Note Verify the host computer and the machine are either on the same subnet, or that the router is properly configured to pass data between the two devices.

  • Page 107: Uninstalling Drivers Used For Printing Via Web Services (Windows Vista ® And Windows ® 7)

    ® Additional network settings from Windows ® (Windows Vista Click , then choose Network. ® (Windows Click , Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then View network computers and devices. The machine’s Web Services Name will be shown with the printer icon. Right-click the machine you want to install.

  • Page 108: Network Printing Installation For Infrastructure Mode When Using Vertical Pairing (Windows ® 7)

    ® Additional network settings from Windows Network printing installation for Infrastructure mode when ® using Vertical Pairing (Windows ® Windows Vertical Pairing is a technology to allow your Vertical Pairing supported wireless machine to connect to your Infrastructure network using the PIN Method of WPS and the Web Services feature. This also enables the printer driver installation from the printer icon that is in the Add a device screen.

  • Page 109: Security Terms And Concepts

    Security terms and concepts Security features Security terms  CA (Certificate Authority) A CA is an entity that issues digital certificates (especially X.509 certificates) and vouches for the binding between the data items in a certificate.  CSR (Certificate Signing Request) A CSR is a message sent from an applicant to a CA in order to apply for issue of a certificate.

  • Page 110: Security Protocols

    Security terms and concepts Security protocols SSL (Secure Socket Layer) / TLS (Transport Layer Security) These security communication protocols encrypt data to prevent security threats. HTTPS The version of the internet protocol Hyper text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) that uses SSL. IPPS The version of the printing protocol Internet Printing Protocol (IPP Version 1.0) that uses SSL.

  • Page 111: Security Methods For E-Mail Sending

    Security terms and concepts Security methods for E-mail Sending Note You can configure the security methods settings using Web Based Management (web browser). For the details, see How to configure the machine settings using Web Based Management (web browser) uu page 46. POP before SMTP (PbS) The user authentication method for sending E-mail from a client.
  • Page 112 Section III Appendixes Appendix A Appendix B...

  • Page 113: Supported Protocols And Security Features

    Appendix A Supported protocols and security features Interface Ethernet 10/100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure mode) Wireless IEEE 802.11b (Ad-hoc mode) Network Protocol (IPv4) ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name (common) resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, TELNET Server, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services (Print), CIFS client, SNTP client...

  • Page 114: B Appendix B

    Appendix B Using services A service is a resource that can be accessed by computers that wish to print to the Brother print server. The Brother print server provides the following predefined services (do a SHOW SERVICE command in the Brother print server remote console to see a list of available services): Enter HELP at the command prompt for a list of supported commands.

  • Page 115: Using Rarp To Configure The Ip Address

    Appendix B Using RARP to configure the IP address Before you configure the IP address using RARP, you must set the machine’s Boot Method to RARP. To change the Boot Method, use the machine’s control panel Network menu (for LCD models), BRAdmin applications or Web Based Management (web browser).

  • Page 116: Using Bootp To Configure The Ip Address

    Appendix B Using BOOTP to configure the IP address Before you configure the IP address using BOOTP, you must set the machine’s Boot Method to BOOTP. To change the Boot Method, use the machine’s control panel Network menu (for LCD models), BRAdmin applications or Web Based Management (web browser).

  • Page 117: Using Arp To Configure The Ip Address

    Appendix B Using ARP to configure the IP address If you are unable to use the BRAdmin application and your network does not use a DHCP server, you can ® also use the ARP command. The ARP command is available on Windows systems that have TCP/IP installed as well as UNIX systems.

  • Page 118: Using The Telnet Console To Configure The Ip Address

    Appendix B Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address You can also use the TELNET command to change the IP address. TELNET is an effective method to change the machine’s IP address. But a valid IP address must already be programmed into the print server.
  • Page 119 Index Ad-hoc mode ............11 Gateway ..............37 AES ................97 AOSS™ ..............27 APIPA ............37 APOP ..............105 HTTP ..............46 HTTPS ..............58 ARP ..............88 Authentication ............97 IEEE 802.1x ..........14 BINARY_P1 ............108 Infrastructure mode ........... 10 BOOTP .............88 IP address ............36 BRAdmin Light ............2 IP Boot Tries .............
  • Page 120 Index PBC ..............27 Web Based Management (web browser) ..2 PCL_P1 ..............108 Web Services ........... 90 PEAP ................ 94 WEP ................97 Peer-to-Peer ............. 86 WINS ................. 89 PIN Method ............29 Wireless network ...........9 POP before SMTP ..........62 WLAN report ..........42 POP over SSL ............

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