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Brother RJ4040 RuggedJet w/WiFi User Manual

Multi-protocol on-board ethernet print server and wireless ethernet print server
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Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Print Server and Wireless
Ethernet Print Server
NETWORK
USER'S GUIDE
This Network User's Guide provides useful information of
network settings using your Brother printer. You can also find
supported protocol information and detailed troubleshooting tips.
To download the latest manual, please visit the Brother Solutions
Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/). You can also download
the latest drivers and utilities for your printer, read FAQs and
troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions from
the Brother Solutions Center.
Version B
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  • Page 1 Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Print Server and Wireless Ethernet Print Server NETWORK USER’S GUIDE This Network User's Guide provides useful information of network settings using your Brother printer. You can also find supported protocol information and detailed troubleshooting tips. To download the latest manual, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/).
  • Page 2 Applicable models This User’s Guide applies to the following models. RJ-4040 Definitions of notes We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide: IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not IMPORTANT avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality. Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give Note tips about how the operation works with other features.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Network features............................1 Changing your printer’s network settings Changing your printer’s network settings (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway).........2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility ......................2 Other Management Utilities ........................4 ® BRAdmin Professional utility (Windows ) ...................4 Configuring your printer for a wireless network Overview..............................5 Confirm your network environment......................6 Connected to a computer with a WLAN access point/router in the network (Infrastructure mode) ..6...
  • Page 4 Appendix B Types of network connections and protocols...................18 Types of network connections ......................18 Protocols............................20 Configuring your printer for a network .....................22 IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways ..................22 Wireless network terms and concepts .....................24 Specifying your network ........................24 Security terms............................24 Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) ..........26 Using DHCP to configure the IP address ..................26 Using RARP to configure the IP address ..................26...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Network features Your Brother printer can be shared on an IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection depending on the operating system you are running on a network supporting TCP/IP. The following chart shows what network features and connections are supported by each operating system.

  • Page 6: Changing Your Printer's Network Settings

    Changing your printer’s network settings Changing your printer’s network settings (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway) Using the BRAdmin Light utility The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
  • Page 7 Changing your printer’s network settings Double-click the unconfigured device. Note • If you don’t use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the device will appear as Unconfigured in the BRAdmin Light utility screen. • You can find the node name and MAC Address by printing the Printer Settings. (See Printing the Printer Set-up Information uu page 10.) Choose STATIC from Boot Method.

  • Page 8: Other Management Utilities

    Changing your printer’s network settings Other Management Utilities Your Brother printer can be used with the following management utilities in addition to the BRAdmin Light utility. You can change your network settings using these utilities. ® BRAdmin Professional utility (Windows BRAdmin Professional is a utility for a more advanced management of network connected Brother devices.

  • Page 9: Configuring Your Printer For A Wireless Network Overview

    Configuring your printer for a wireless network Overview To connect your printer to your wireless network, see the installation procedure in the User’s Guide. Configuration using the CD-ROM installer and a USB cable is the recommended method for users. By using this method, you can easily connect your printer to your wireless network.

  • Page 10: Confirm Your Network Environment

    Configuring your printer for a wireless network Confirm your network environment Connected to a computer with a WLAN access point/router in the network (Infrastructure mode) 1 WLAN access point/router ® ® If your computer supports Intel My WiFi Technology (Intel MWT), you can use your computer as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported access point.

  • Page 11: Connected To A Wireless Capable Computer Without A Wlan Access Point/Router In The Network (Ad-Hoc Mode)

    Configuring your printer for a wireless network Connected to a wireless capable computer without a WLAN access point/router in the network (Ad-hoc mode) This type of network does not have a central WLAN access point/router. Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. When the Brother wireless printer (your printer) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data.

  • Page 12: Wireless Configuration Temporarily Using A Usb Cable (Recommended)

    Configuring your printer for a wireless network Wireless configuration temporarily using a USB cable (Recommended) It is recommended that you use a PC wirelessly connected to your network for this method. You can remotely configure the printer from the computer on the network using a USB cable (A) You can configure the wireless settings of the printer using a USB cable temporarily connected to a wired or wireless computer.

  • Page 13: One-Push Configuration Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Configuring your printer for a wireless network One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Protected Setup You can use WPS to configure your wireless network settings easily if your WLAN access point/router (A) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC Push Button Configuration See the installation procedure in the User’s Guide.

  • Page 14: Printing The Printer Set-Up Information

    Printing the Printer Set-up Information Printing the Printer Set-up Information You can use the (Feed) button to print a report that lists the following printer settings:  Program version  Printer usage history  Missing dot test pattern  Utility setting information ...

  • Page 15: Web Based Management

    Web Based Management Overview You can use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP. When using Web Based Management, the following are possible:  Display printer status information  Change network settings such as TCP/IP information ...

  • Page 16: Configuring The Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)

    Web Based Management Configuring the printer settings using Web Based Management (web browser) A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). Type http://printer_ip_address/ into your browser. (Where printer_ip_address is the IP address or the print server name.) ...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using your Brother printer. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/. Make sure that the following items are configured before reading this chapter. First check the following: The power cord is connected properly and the Brother printer is turned on.
  • Page 18 Troubleshooting The Brother printer is not found on the network during the RJ-4040 installation. Question Solution Are you using security  Confirm your settings in the installer dialog. software?  Allow access when the alert message of the security software appears during the RJ-4040 installation.
  • Page 19 Troubleshooting The Brother printer cannot print via the wireless network. The Brother printer is not found on the network even after successful installation. (continued) Question Solution Did your previous printing job  If the failed print job is still in your computer’s print queue, delete it. fail? ...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting I want to check that my network devices are working properly. Question Solution Is your Brother printer, access Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in Make sure that the following items point/router or network hub are configured before reading this chapter. uu page 13. turned on? Where can I find the Brother Print the Printer settings.

  • Page 21: A Appendix A

    Appendix A Supported protocols and security features Interface Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode / Ad-hoc Mode) Network Protocol (IPv4) ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name (common) resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, FTP Server, TFTP server, SNMPv1/v2c, ICMP Network Wireless...

  • Page 22: B Appendix B

    Appendix B In this section, you will find basic information about advanced network features of the Brother printer along general networking and common terms. The supported protocols and the network features differ depending on the model you are using. Types of network connections and protocols Types of network connections Wired network connection example Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP...
  • Page 23 Appendix B 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. Network printer (your printer) 1 Client computer...

  • Page 24: Protocols

    Appendix B Protocols TCP/IP protocols and functions 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 the Brother printer supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol.
  • Page 25 Appendix B LPR/LPD Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network. Custom Raw Port (Default is Port 9100) Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network. It enables interactive data transmission. mDNS mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system.

  • Page 26: Configuring Your Printer For A Network

    Appendix B Configuring your printer for a network IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways To use the printer in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure its IP address and subnet mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host computers. If it is not, you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address.
  • Page 27 Appendix B Subnet mask Subnet masks restrict network communication.  Example: Computer 1 can talk to Computer 2 • Computer 1 IP Address: 192.168. 1. 2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Computer 2 IP Address: 192.168. 1. 3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Where the 0 is in the Subnet mask, there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.

  • Page 28: Wireless Network Terms And Concepts

    Appendix B Wireless network terms and concepts Specifying your network SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels You need to configure the SSID and a channel to specify the wireless network you want to connect to. SSID  Each wireless network has its own unique network name which is technically referred to as an SSID or ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).
  • Page 29 Appendix B Authentication methods Open system  Wireless devices are allowed to access the network without any authentication.  Shared key A secret pre-determined key is shared by all devices that will access the wireless network. The Brother wireless printer uses a WEP key as the pre-determined key. ...

  • Page 30: Other Ways To Set The Ip Address (For Advanced Users And Administrators)

    Appendix B Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) Using DHCP to configure the IP address The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is one of several automated mechanisms for IP address allocation. If you have a DHCP server on your network, the print server will automatically obtain its IP address from the DHCP server and register its name with any RFC 1001 and 1002-compliant dynamic name services.

  • Page 31: Using Bootp To Configure The Ip Address

    Appendix B Using BOOTP to configure the IP address BOOTP is an alternative to RARP that has the advantage of allowing configuration of the subnet mask and gateway. In order to use BOOTP to configure the IP address make sure that BOOTP is installed and running on your host computer (it should appear in the /etc/services file on your host as a real service;...

  • Page 32: Using Arp To Configure The Ip Address

    Appendix B Using ARP to configure the IP address If you are unable to use the BRAdmin application and your network does not use a DHCP server, you can ® also use the ARP command. The ARP command is available on Windows systems that have TCP/IP installed.

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