Network Configuration Report; Network Key - Brother DCP-L5500D User Manual

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mDNS
Multicase DNS (mDNS) allows the Brother print server to configure itself to work in an OS X Simple Network
Configuration system automatically.
Memory Receive
Receives faxes into the machine's memory when the machine is out of paper.
NetBIOS Name Resolution
Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS) name resolution enables you to obtain the IP address of the other
device using its NetBIOS name during the network connection.

Network Configuration Report

The Network Configuration Report prints a report listing the current network configuration, including the network
print server settings.
Network Connection Repair Tool
The Network Connection Repair Tool is a program Brother provides to correct the driver's settings so that they
match the machine's network settings. To use the Network Connection Repair Tool, ask your network
administrator.

Network Key

The Network Key is a password, which is used when the data is encrypted or decrypted. The Network Key is also
described as the Password, Security Key, or Encryption Key. The table shows the number of characters of the
key to use for each setting.
Open system/Shared key with WEP
This key is a 64-bit or a 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format.
ASCII
64 (40) bit Uses five text characters.
For example, "WSLAN" (case-sensitive).
128 (104) bit Uses 13 text characters.
For example, "Wirelesscomms" (case-
sensitive).
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and TKIP or AES
Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is eight or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
Network PC-FAX
Use Network PC-FAX to send a file from your computer as a fax. Windows
FAX.
Hexadecimal
Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data.
For example, "71f2234aba" (not case-
sensitive).
Uses 26 digits of hexadecimal data.
For example,
"71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa2ba" (not case-
sensitive).
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users can also receive faxes via PC-
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