Wireless Network Troubleshooting; Wireless Setup Problems - Brother HL-2170W Network User's Manual

Wireless network troubleshooting

Wireless setup problems

The Brother print server is not found during setup using the Brother installer application on the CD-
ROM.
a
Make sure that the printer is powered on, is on-line and ready to print.
b
Move your machine closer to the wireless access point / router 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 100.
Why do I have to change my printer'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 printer to your access point /
router, hub or router using a network cable. You will also need to change your printer's network setting to
wired LAN temporarily. Your printer's network setting will be changed to wireless LAN automatically or during
the course of the setup.
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For Windows :
Configuration in Infrastructure mode on page 24
Configuration using the automatic wireless (one-push) method on page 31
Configuration in Ad-hoc mode on page 36
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For Macintosh :
Configuration in Infrastructure mode on page 47
Configuration using the automatic wireless (one-push) method on page 54
Configuration in Ad-hoc mode on page 59
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2000, Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater or your computer is connected to the wireless
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