Wireless Network Troubleshooting; Wireless Setup Problems; Wireless Connection Problem - Brother MFC-255CW Network Manual

Troubleshooting

Wireless network troubleshooting

Wireless setup problems

The Brother print server is not found during setup by the Wireless Device Setup Wizard.
a
Make sure that the machine is powered on, is on-line and ready to print.
b
Move your computer closer to the Brother machine and try again.
c
Reset the print server back to its default factory settings and try again. For the information how to reset
to the factory default settings, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 114.
Why do I have to change my machine's network setting to "Wired LAN" during setup although I am
trying to setup Wireless LAN?
If you are using Windows
network using a network cable, it is recommended you temporarily connect the machine to your access point,
hub or router using a network cable. You will also need to change your machine's network setting to wired
LAN temporarily. Your machine's network setting will be changed to wireless LAN during the course of the
setup.
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Windows :
Wireless configuration for Windows
DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW)
on page 48.
Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel on page 28.
Macintosh:
Wireless Configuration for Macintosh using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW,
DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW, MFC-495CW and MFC-795CW)
on page 72.
Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel on page 28.

Wireless connection problem

The wireless network connection is sometimes disabled.
The wireless network connection status is affected by the environment where the Brother machine and other
wireless devices are located. The following conditions may cause connection problems:
A concrete or metal framed wall is located between the Brother machine and the access point.
Electric appliances such as televisions, computer appliances, microwave ovens, intercoms,
mobile/cellular phone, battery chargers or AC power adaptors are installed close to your network.
A broadcast station or high-tension wire is located close to your network.
A nearby fluorescent light is being switched on or off.
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2000, Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x or your computer is connected to the wireless
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using the Brother installer application (For DCP-373CW,
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