Subnet Mask; Gateway; Node Name - Brother MFC-8870DW Network User's Manual

Control Panel Setup

Subnet Mask

This field displays the current subnet mask used by the machine. If you are not using DHCP or BOOTP to
obtain the subnet mask, enter the desired subnet mask. Check with your network manager for the subnet
mask to use.
1
(For Wired) Press Menu, 6, 1, 1, 3.
(For Wireless) Press Menu, 6, 2, 1, 3.
2
Select 1 to change. Enter the Subnet Mask address.
3
Press OK.
4
Press Stop/Exit.

Gateway

This field displays the current gateway or router address used by the machine. If you are not using DHCP or
BOOTP to obtain the gateway or router address, enter the address you wish to assign. If you do not have a
gateway or router, leave this field blank. Check with your network manager if you are unsure.
1
(For Wired) Press Menu, 6, 1, 1, 4.
(For Wireless) Press Menu, 6, 2, 1, 4.
2
Enter the Gateway address.
3
Press OK.
4
Press Stop/Exit.

Node Name

You can register the machine name on the Network. This name is often referred to as a NetBIOS name; and
is the name that is registered by the WINS server on your network. Brother recommends the name
BRN_XXXXXX for a wired network or BRW_XXXXXX for a wireless network (where XXXXXX is the last six
digits of the Ethernet address) (up to 15 characters).
1
(For Wired) Press Menu, 6, 1, 1, 5.
(For Wireless) Press Menu, 6, 2, 1, 5.
2
Select 1 to change. Enter the Node Name.
3
Press OK.
4
Press Stop/Exit.
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