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Brother Print Server Network User's Manual

Multi-protocol on-board ethernet multi-function print server and wireless (ieee 802.11b/g) ethernet multi-function print server
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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.
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using other methods to configure your machine for a network ............14 Changing the print server settings ......................15 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings ..........15 Using the control panel to change the print server settings...............15 Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings ..............16 ®...
  • Page 5 ).....................26 Using the control panel to change the print server settings...............27 Using other methods to configure your machine for a wireless network ...........27 Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings ............28 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Configuration in Infrastructure mode .......................29 ®...
  • Page 6 How to select the print server (TCP/IP) .....................98 Changing the print server settings ......................100 Changing the configuration using the Remote Setup ..............100 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings ..........100 Other sources of information .........................100 Troubleshooting Overview..............................101...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Mac OS 10.2.4 or greater 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 (or router) as possible with minimal obstructions.

  • Page 8: Network Features

    PC-FAX receive (See PC-FAX receiving in the Software User’s Guide). Network PhotoCapture Center™ You can view, retrieve and save data from a USB flash memory drive or a media card inserted into the Brother machine.The software is automatically installed when you select network connection during the software ®...
  • Page 9 ® Web BRAdmin (for Windows Web BRAdmin is a utility for managing network connected Brother devices on your LAN and WAN. This utility can search for Brother product on your network, view its status and configure the network settings. Unlike ®...

  • Page 10: Types Of Network Connections

    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.

  • Page 11: Network Shared Printing

    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. ®...

  • Page 12: Wireless Network Connection Example

    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.
  • Page 13 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 Ethernet cable. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is a part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.

  • Page 14: Protocols

    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.
  • Page 15 The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on the Windows Vista™ Network Map. Your Brother machine will be shown with a distinctive icon and the node name. The default setting for this protocol is Off.

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Machine For A Network With An Ethernet Cable Connection

    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 78.

  • Page 17: Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

    Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection Subnet mask Subnet masks restrict network communication. Example: Computer1 can talk to Computer2 • Computer1 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Computer2 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note 0 denotes that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your machine for the network printer BRAdmin Light The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for initial setup of the Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, ®...
  • Page 19 Macintosh Note • If the print server is set to its factory default settings without using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the device will appear as Unconfigured in the BRAdmin Light 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 89 for information on how to print the Network Configuration List on your print server.

  • Page 20: Using The Control Panel To Configure Your Machine For A Network

    Macintosh Click OK. 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 You can configure your machine for a network using the control panel LAN menu. See Control panel setup on page 78.

  • Page 21: Changing The Print Server Settings

    If you want to change more advanced settings, use the BRAdmin Professional utility that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. Using the control panel to change the print server settings You can configure and change the print server settings using the control panel LAN menu. See Control panel setup on page 78.

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Setup To Change The Print Server Settings

    PC and displayed on your PC screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine. Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup (where XXXX is your model name).

  • Page 23: Configuring Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    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...
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Confirm Your Network Environment

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network Confirm your network environment The setup process will be different depending on your network environment Configuration using SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™. If your wireless access point(A) supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™, you do not need to use a computer to configure the printer.

  • Page 26: Wireless Network Terms And Concepts

    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.

  • Page 27: Authentication Methods

    TKIP for WPA-PSK or AES for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption (WPA-Personal). Encryption methods 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.

  • Page 28: Configuring Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel 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.
  • Page 29 Configuring your machine for a wireless network If you want to add a new SSID name, go to i. Select <New SSID> using a or b. Press OK. Go to j. Enter the SSID name. (For information how to type text, see Entering Text on page 121.) Press OK.

  • Page 30: Using The Secureeasysetup™ Or Aoss™ Software To Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    Connecting WLAN, Setting AOSS or Connecting AOSS. Wait till either Connected or Connection Error (Connection Fail) 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.

  • Page 31: Using The Brother Automatic Installer Application On The Cd-Rom To Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    See Wireless Configuration for Windows® on page 29 and Wireless Configuration for Macintosh® on page 54 for information on how to use the Brother automatic installer application on the CD-ROM we have provided with the machine.

  • Page 32: Changing The Print Server Settings

    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...

  • Page 33: Using The Control Panel To Change The Print Server Settings

    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.

  • Page 34: Using The Remote Setup To Change The Print Server Settings

    PC and displayed on your PC screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine. Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup (where XXXX is your model name).

  • Page 35: Wireless Configuration For Windows

    ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Configuration in Infrastructure mode ® For Windows 2000 Professional/XP or Windows Vista™ 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 LAN, Factory Reset and select Yes to accept the change.
  • Page 36 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 start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard. Choose Manual and then click Next.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable and click Next. Go to n...
  • Page 39 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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.
  • Page 40 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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.
  • Page 41 Select and right click Wireless Network Connection. Click View Available Wireless Networks. You can see the Brother wireless machine in the list. Select SETUP and click Connect. Check the Wireless Network Connection status. It may take a few minutes to change from 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 42 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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”...
  • Page 43 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...
  • Page 44 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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.
  • Page 45 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows If you choose I’m able to temporarily connect mydevice to my access point with a network cable in step g; Disconnect the network cable between your access point (hub or router) and the machine, and click Next.

  • Page 46: Configuration With An Access Point That Supports Secureeasysetup™ Or Aoss

    ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ ® For Windows 2000/XP or Windows Vista™ 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.
  • Page 47 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 start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard.
  • Page 48 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Make the following selection and click Next. (For SecureEasySetup™) (For AOSS™) Read the Important Notice and click Next.
  • Page 49 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Confirm the on-screen message and click Next. (For SecureEasySetup™) (For AOSS™) Refer to the instruction manual that came with your access point to set the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ mode of your access point. Put the machine in SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ mode. Press Menu, a or b for LAN and press OK.
  • Page 50 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Click Finish. (For SecureEasySetup™) (For AOSS™) 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.

  • Page 51: Configuration In Ad-Hoc Mode

    ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode ® For Windows 2000 Professional/XP or Windows Vista™ 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 LAN, Factory Reset and select Yes to accept the change.
  • Page 52 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 start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Click Wireless LAN Setup Wizard. Choose Manual and then click Next.
  • Page 53 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows Choose I’m not able to connect my device to my access point with a network cable. Click Next. Choose This PC has wireless capability, and make sure I am using an access point in infrastructure mode is not checked. Click Next. Read the Important Notice and click Next.
  • Page 54 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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.
  • Page 55 Select and right click Wireless Network Connection. Click View Available Wireless Networks. You can see the Brother wireless machine in the list. Select SETUP and click Connect. Check the Wireless Network Connection status. It may take a few minutes to change from 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 56 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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 “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx” (where “xxxxxxxxxxxx”...
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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. Enter a new SSID name and choose the Authentication Method and Encryption Mode from the pull- downs in each setting box.
  • Page 59 ® Wireless Configuration for Windows 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.

  • Page 60: Wireless Configuration For Macintosh

    ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Configuration in Infrastructure mode ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater 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 LAN, Factory Reset and select Yes to accept the change.
  • Page 61 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Choose Manual and then click Next.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable and click Next. Go to m...
  • Page 64 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh If you choose This computer has wireless capability, check I am using an access point in infrastructure mode, and then click Next. Go to j If you are using a wired computer, choose This computer uses a network cable to connect to the wireless network., you must configure the wireless settings from the control panel.
  • Page 65 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh You need to temporarily change your computer’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 computer. You will need them to return your PC back to its original wireless settings. Item Record the current wireless computer settings Communication...
  • Page 66 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh 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”...
  • Page 67 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh 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. •...
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Disconnect the network cable between your access point (hub or router) and the machine, and click Next. Go to t.
  • Page 70 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh If you choose This computer has wireless capability in step i; Using the information you recorded in k, return the wireless settings of your computer back to their original settings. Click Next. 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.

  • Page 71: Configuration With An Access Point That Supports Secureeasysetup™ Or Aoss

    ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Configuration with an access point that supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater 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.
  • Page 72 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Make the following selection and click Next. (For SecureEasySetup™) (For AOSS™) Read the Important Notice and click Next.
  • Page 73 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Confirm the on-screen message and click Next. (For SecureEasySetup™) (For AOSS™) Refer to the instruction manual that came with your access point to set the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ mode of your access point. Put the machine in SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ mode. Press Menu, a or b for LAN and press OK.
  • Page 74 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Click Finish. (For SecureEasySetup™) (For AOSS™) 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.

  • Page 75: Configuration In Ad-Hoc Mode

    ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater 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 LAN, Factory Reset and select Yes to accept the change.
  • Page 76 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Choose Manual and then click Next. Choose I’m not able to connect my device to my access point with a network cable. Click Next. Choose This computer has wireless capability, and make sure I am using an access point in infrastructure mode is not checked. Click Next.
  • Page 77 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh Read the Important Notice and click Next.
  • Page 78 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh You need to temporarily change your computer’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 computer. You will need them to return your computer back to its original wireless settings. Item Record the current wireless computer settings Communication...
  • Page 79 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh 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 “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx” (where “xxxxxxxxxxxx”...
  • Page 80 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh 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 •...
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh 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.
  • Page 83 ® Wireless Configuration for Macintosh 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.

  • Page 84: Control Panel Setup

    If you do not want your print server configured via DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, you must set the BOOT Method to Static so that the print server has a static IP address. This will prevent the print server from trying to obtain an IP address from any of these systems. To change the BOOT Method, use the machine’s control panel, BRAdmin Light utility or Remote Setup.
  • Page 85 00:80:77:31:01:07 BRN008077310107 (or BRW008077310107 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).
  • Page 86 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 ®...
  • Page 87 Control panel setup Press OK. Press a or b to select TCP/IP. Press OK. Press a or b to select IP Address. Press OK. Enter the IP address. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. 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.
  • Page 88 You can register the machine name on the Network. This name is often referred to as a NetBIOS name; it will be the name that is registered by the WINS server on your network. Brother recommends the name BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx for a wired network or BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx for a wireless network (where xxxxxxxxxxxx is your machine’s Ethernet address) (up to 15 characters).
  • Page 89 Control panel setup Press a or b to select WINS Config. Press OK. Press d or c to select Auto or Static. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Auto Automatically uses a DHCP request to determine the IP addresses for the primary and secondary WINS servers.
  • Page 90 Press Stop/Exit. APIPA 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 78). 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.

  • Page 91: Setup Wizard (For Wireless Network Only)

    Control panel setup Press OK. Press a or b to select TCP/IP. Press OK. Press a or b to select APIPA. Press OK. Press d or c to select On or Off. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Setup Wizard (for wireless network only) The Setup Wizard guides you through the wireless network configuration.
  • Page 92 Control panel setup Press a or b to select WLAN Status. Press OK. Press a or b to select Status. Press OK. The current wireless network status will be displayed; Active(11b), Active(11g), or Connection Error. Press Stop/Exit.
  • Page 93 Control panel setup Signal This field displays the current wireless network signal strength; Strong, Medium, Weak or None. Press Menu. Press a or b to select LAN. Press OK. Press a or b to select WLAN. Press OK. Press a or b to select WLAN Status. Press OK.

  • Page 94: Ethernet (For Wired Network Only)

    Ethernet (for wired network only) Ethernet link mode. Auto allows the print server to operate in 100BaseTX full or half duplex, or in 10BaseT full or half duplex mode by auto negotiation. You can fix the server link mode to 100BASE-TX Full Duplex (100B-FD) or Half Duplex (100B-HD) and 10BASE-T Full Duplex (10B-FD) or Half Duplex (10B-HD).

  • Page 95: Network I/F

    “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wired network or “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wireless network (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your machine’s Ethernet address). The Network Configuration List prints a report listing all the current network configuration including the network print server settings. Press Menu. Press a or b to select Print Reports.

  • Page 96: Restoring The Network Settings To Factory Default

    Control panel setup Restoring the network settings to factory default 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.

  • Page 97: Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows ® Only)

    Driver Deployment Wizard ® (Windows only) Overview The Driver Deployment Wizard software can be used to ease the installation or even automate the installation of network connected printers.The Driver Deployment Wizard can also be used to create self running executable files which when run on a remote PC, completely automate the installation of a printer driver. The remote PC does not have to be connected to a network.

  • Page 98: Network Shared Printer

    The device is connected to a network and a central print queue is used to manage all print jobs. ® Windows ® ® Windows Windows TCP/IP ® Windows 1 Network Shared 2 Print server 3 Printer (your machine) 4 TCP/IP or USB (where available) 5 Client Computer...

  • Page 99: How To Install The Driver Deployment Wizard Software

    ® Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows only) How to install the Driver Deployment Wizard software 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. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install Other Drivers or Utilities. Select the Driver Deployment Wizard installation program.

  • Page 100: Using The Driver Deployment Wizard Software

    Choose your connection type to the printer that you want to print to. Choose the option you require, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, the following screen is displayed. Setting the IP Address 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.
  • Page 101 ® Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows only) A summary screen will appear. Confirm the settings of the driver. Creating an executable file The Driver Deployment Wizard software can also be used to create self running .EXE files. These self-running .EXE files can be saved to the network, copied to a CD-ROM, a floppy disc or even E-mailed to another user.

  • Page 102: Network Printing From Windows ® Basic Tcp/Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing

    IP address, see Setting up the IP address and subnet mask on page 12 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.

  • Page 103: Other Sources Of Information

    ® Network printing from Windows basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing Printer driver already installed If you have already installed the printer driver and wish to configure it for network printing, follow these steps: For Windows Vista™: Click the Start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Printers. ®...

  • Page 104: Network Printing From A Macintosh

    X 10.2.4 or greater. ® For updated information on printing from a Macintosh , visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com. How to select the print server (TCP/IP) Switch the machine ON. From the Go menu, select Applications. Open the Utilities folder. ®...
  • Page 105 X 10.2.4 to 10.3.x) Make the following selection. ® (Mac OS X 10.2.4 - 10.3.x) Select Brother MFC-XXXX (XXXX is your model name), and then click Add. ® (Mac OS X 10.4) Click the printer, then click Make Default to set the printer as the default printer. The printer is now ready.

  • Page 106: Changing The Print Server Settings

    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.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    How to reset the Brother print server to factory default You can reset the print server back to its default factory settings (resetting all information such as the password and IP address information). See Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 90.

  • Page 108: Network Print Software Installation Problems

    Mac OS For a network with an Ethernet cable connection Make sure you have completed the IP address setting of the Brother print server according to Chapter 2 of this User’s Guide before installing the network print software or printer driver.
  • Page 109 IP address after setting the IP address). If you have tried a to d above and it does not work, then reset the print server back to the default factory settings and try from the initial setup again. For information how to reset to the default factory settings, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 90.

  • Page 110: Printing Problems

    IP address after setting the IP address). If you have tried a to c above and it does not work, then reset the print server back to the default factory settings and try from the initial setup again. For information how to reset to the default factory settings, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 90.

  • Page 111: Scanning And Pc Fax Problems

    Click the Add button. Add port 54926 for Network PC-Fax by entering the information below: 1. In Description of service: Enter any description, for example, “Brother PC Fax”. 2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) or the computer hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.
  • Page 112 Add port 137 for both Network scanning and Network PC-Fax receiving by entering the information below: 1. In Description of service: Enter any description, for example, “Brother PC Fax receiving”/. 2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) or the computer hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.

  • Page 113: Wireless Network Troubleshooting

    Move your computer closer to the Brother machine and try again. 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 90.

  • Page 114: A Appendix A

    Appendix A 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

    00:80:77:31:01:07 BRN008077310107 (or BRW008077310107 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).

  • Page 116: Using Apipa To Configure The Ip Address

    -s 192.168.1.2 00:80:77:31:01:07 Note You must be on the same Ethernet segment (that is, there cannot be a router between the print server and operating system) to use the arp -s command. If there is a router, you may use BOOTP or other methods described in this chapter to enter the IP address.If your Administrator has configured the system to deliver IP addresses using BOOTP, DHCP or...

  • Page 117: Using The Telnet Console To Configure The Ip Address

    Type TELNET ipaddress at the command prompt of the system prompt, where ipaddress is the IP address of the print server. When you are connected, push the Return or Enter key to get the “#” prompt. Enter a password if you have set it.

  • Page 118: Installation When Using A Network Print Queue Or Share (Printer Driver Only)

    IP address, see Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection on page 10 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.

  • Page 119: Installation When Using Web Services (For Windows Vista™ Users)

    IP address, see Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection on page 10 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.

  • Page 120: B Appendix B

    Appendix B Print server specifications Ethernet wired network Model name NC-150h Operating system ® Windows 2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista™ support ® Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater Protocol support TCP/IP ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), NetBIOS Name...
  • Page 121 ® Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater BRAdmin ® Windows 2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Professional Vista™ ® Windows 2000 Professional BRAdmin ® Windows XP Professional Windows Vista™ Web BRAdmin and BRAdmin Professional are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 122: Ethernet Wireless Network

    Appendix B Ethernet wireless network Model name NC-160w Operating system ® Windows 2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista™ support ® Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater Protocol support TCP/IP ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), NetBIOS Name Resolution, WINS, DNS Resolver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, FTP Server, mDNS, TELNET, SNMP, TFTP, Scanner Port, LLTD, Web Services Network type...
  • Page 123 X 10.2.4 or greater BRAdmin ® Windows 2000/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Professional Vista™ ® ® Web BRAdmin Windows 2000 Professional / Windows XP Professional / Windows Vista™ Web BRAdmin and BRAdmin Professional are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 124: Function Table And Default Factory Settings

    Appendix B Function table and default factory settings Level1 Level2 Level3 Options1 Options2 Wired LAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto/Static/RARP/BOOTP/DHCP IP Address [000-255].[000-255].[000- 255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] Subnet Mask [000-255].[000-255].[000- 255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] Gateway [000-255].[000-255].[000- 255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX= (your Ethernet Node Name address) (up to 15 characters) BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX* WINS Config Auto/Static...
  • Page 125 Appendix B Level1 Level2 Level3 Options1 Options2 WLAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto/Static/RARP/BOOTP/DHCP IP Address [000-255].[000-255].[000- 255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] Subnet Mask [000-255].[000-255].[000- 255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] Gateway [000-255].[000-255].[000- 255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] BRWXXXXXXXXXXXX= (your Ethernet Node Name address) (up to 15 characters) BRWXXXXXXXXXXXX* WINS Config Auto/Static WINS Server Primary/Secondary [000-255].[000-255].[000-...
  • Page 126 Appendix B Level1 Level2 Level3 Options1 Options2 WLAN Status Active(11b)/Active(11g)/ Status Connection Error Signal Strong/Medium/Weak/None (Shows SSID with up to 32 digits) SSID Comm.Mode Ad-hoc/Infrastructure Network I/F Wired LAN WLAN Factory Yes/No Reset The factory settings are shown in bold. On connection to the network, the machine will automatically set the IP address and Subnet Mask to value appropriate for your network.

  • Page 127: Entering Text

    Appendix B Entering Text For MFC models When you are setting certain menu selections, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most number keys have three or four letters printed on keys. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
  • Page 128 Appendix B Repeating letters If you need to enter a letter that is on the same key as the letter before, press c to move the cursor to the right before you press the key again. Special characters and symbols Press l, # or 0, and then press d or c to move the cursor under the special character or symbol you want.
  • Page 129 Open system ............. 21 Channel ..............20 Control Panel ............78 Peer-to-Peer ............... 4 Ping ..............103 Port9100 ..............8 Print Server Setting ........... 26 DHCP ............8 Print server setting ............ 15 DNS Client ..............8 Protocol ............... 8 DNS Server ............... 84 RARP ............
  • Page 130 Index special characters ..........122 TEXT_P1 ..............108 TKIP ................21 Trademarks ..............i Web BRAdmin ............3 Web Services ............9 WEP ................21 Windows Vista™ ............96 Windows Vista™ Printing .......... 96 ® Windows 2000 ............96 ® Windows 2000/XP Printing ........

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