HL-2280DW
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Reset the network settings to the factory default
You can use your machine's control panel to reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.
This feature restores all wired and wireless network settings to the factory settings.
You can also reset the print server to its factory settings using BRAdmin Light, BRAdmin Professional 3, or Web Based Management.
Press Menu .
Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Network , and then press OK .
Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Network Reset , and then press OK .
Follow the machine's instruction to reset the network settings.
The machine will restart.
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