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Network User’s Guide
Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server
and Wireless Multi-function Print Server
This Network User’s Guide provides useful information of wired and
wireless network settings, security settings and Internet fax settings
(For MFC models) using your Brother machine. You can also find
supported protocol information and detailed troubleshooting tips.
To find basic information about network and advanced network
features of your Brother machine, see the Ne
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Applicable models This User’s Guide applies to the following models. DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J2310/J2510/J4310DW/J4410DW/J4510DW/J4610DW/J4710DW 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 f
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Not all models are available in all countries. In this manual, the LCD messages of the MFC-J2510 or MFC-J4510DW are used if not specified. ii
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Table of Contents Section I Network Operation 1 Introduction 2 Network features........................................................................................................................................2 Other Network features .......................................................................................................................4 2 Changing your machine’s network settings 5 How to change your machine’s network settings (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway)..........
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Printing the Network Configuration Report ..............................................................................................39 Printing the WLAN Report .......................................................................................................................40 Function table and default factory settings ..............................................................................................41 5 Web Based Management 46 Overview.......................................
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Section II Network Glossary 10 Types of network connections and protocols 82 Types of network connections .................................................................................................................82 Wired network connection example...................................................................................................82 Protocols.......................................................................................................................................
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Section I Network Operation I Introduction 2 Changing your machine’s network settings 5 Configuring your machine for a wireless network 9 Control panel setup 31 Web Based Management 46 LDAP operation (For MFC-J2510/J4510DW/J4710DW) 57 Internet fax (For MFC models) (Available as a download) 59 Security features 71 Troubleshooting 75
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Introduction 1 1 1 Network features 1 Your Brother machine can be shared on a 10/100 MB (Mbit/s) wired or IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless 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. NOTE • Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wi
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Introduction ® ® Operating Systems Mac OS X Windows XP Windows Server 1 v10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x 2003/2008 ® Windows Vista ® Windows 7 Printing rr r Scanning rr See Software User’s Guide. 1 PC Fax Send rr See Software User’s Guide. 1 PC Fax Receive r See Software User’s Guide. Network Photo Capture rr See Software User’s Guide. BRAdmin Light rr r See page 5. 2 BRAdmin Professional 3 rr See page 8. Web Based Management (web browser) rr r See page 46. 3 Remote Setup rr See Software User’s Guide
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Introduction Other Network features 1 1 LDAP (For MFC-J2510/J4510DW/J4710DW) 1 The LDAP protocol allows you to search for information such as fax numbers and E-mail addresses from your server. (See LDAP operation (For MFC-J2510/J4510DW/J4710DW) on page 57.) Internet fax (For MFC models) (Available as a download) 1 Internet fax (IFAX) allows you to send and receive fax documents using the Internet as the transport mechanism. (See Internet fax (For MFC models) (Available as a download) on page
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Changing your machine’s network 2 settings 2 How to change your machine’s network settings 2 (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway) 2 Using the control panel 2 You can configure your machine for a network using the control panel Network settings. (See Control panel setup on page 31.) Using the Web Based Management (web browser) 2 A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). (See How to configure the machine settings usi
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Changing your machine’s network settings Setting the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light 2 NOTE • You can download the latest BRAdmin Light utility version from http://solutions.brother.com/. 2 • If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that is ® available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. This utility is only available for Windows users. • If you are using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antiviru
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Changing your machine’s network settings • You can find the Node Name and MAC Address / Ethernet Address by printing the Network Configuration Report. (See Printing the Network Configuration Report on page 39.) You can also find the Node Name and MAC Address from the control panel on your machine. (See Control panel setup on page 31.) 2 d Choose STATIC for the Boot Method. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. ® Macintosh Windows e Click OK. f W
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Changing your machine’s network settings Other Management Utilities 2 Your Brother machine has the following management utility to change your network settings. 2 ® BRAdmin Professional 3 utility (Windows ) 2 BRAdmin Professional 3 is a utility for a more advanced management of network connected Brother devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network and view the device status from an easy to read Explorer style window that changes color identifying the status of each de
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Configuring your machine for a wireless 3 network 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to follow the steps in the Quick Setup Guide. The wireless setup method using the installer CD-ROM and a USB cable is the easiest method for setup. 3 For additional wireless configuration methods please read this chapter for more details on how to configure the wireless network settings. For information on TCP/IP settings, see How to change your machine’s network settings
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Configuring your machine for a wireless network Confirm your network environment 3 Connected to a computer with a WLAN access point/router in the network (Infrastructure mode) 3 3 1 4 2 3 1 1 WLAN access point/router 1 ® ® If your computer supports Intel My WiFi Technology (Intel MWT), you can use your computer as a Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported access point. 2 Wireless network machine (your machine) 3 Wireless capable computer connected to the WLAN access point/router 4 Wired computer (w
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Configuring your machine for a wireless network 1 2 3 1 Wireless network machine (your machine) 2 Wireless capable computer ® We do not guarantee the wireless network connection with Windows Server products in Ad-hoc mode. To set up your machine in Ad-hoc mode, see Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode on page 27. 11
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A Configuring your machine for a wireless network Wireless configuration temporarily using a USB cable 3 It is recommended that you use a computer wirelessly connected to your network for this method. 1 You can remotely configure the machine from a computer on the network using a USB cable (A) . 3 1 You can configure the wireless settings of the machine using a USB cable temporarily connected to a wired or wireless computer. IMPORTANT • You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configura
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Configuring your machine for a wireless network Macintosh 1 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the BROTHER icon on your desktop. 2 Double-click Utilities. 3 Double-click Wireless Device Setup Wizard. 3 c When Do you have a USB cable? is displayed, choose Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation. d Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the wireless settings, and to install the drivers and software. NOTE When the Available Wireless Networks screen ap
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A Configuring your machine for a wireless network One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™ 3 You can use WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel settings to configure your wireless network settings if 1 your WLAN access point/router (A) supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC ) or AOSS™. 3 1 Push Button Configuration IMPORTANT • If you are going to connect your Brother machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to install
