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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using
a New SSID
Related Models: HL-L5200DW/HL-L6200DW/HL-L6400DW
You must connect to a new SSID from your computer when it is configured for Ad-Hoc mode.
>> HL-L5200DW/HL-L6200DW
>> HL-L6400DW
HL-L5200DW/HL-L6200DW
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [Setup Wizard] option, and then press OK.
4. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, press a to select On.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press Cancel.
5. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press a or b to select the
[<New SSID>] option, and then press OK.
6. Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
7. Press a or b to select the [Ad-hoc] option, and then press OK.
8. Press a or b to select the Encryption Type [None] or [WEP], and then press OK.
9. If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
10. To apply the settings, press a. To cancel, press b.
11. The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your
device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the
Brother Solutions Center at
device.
HL-L6400DW
1. Press [Settings] > [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard].
2. When [Switch network interface to wireless?] appears, press [Yes].
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press [No].
3. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press a or b to display the
[<New SSID>] option.
4. Press [<New SSID>].
5. Enter the SSID name, and then press [OK].
For more information about how to enter text, see the User's Guide.
6. Press [Ad-hoc].
7. Press either [None] or [WEP] to select Encryption Type.
support.brother.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your
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