Using a New SSID

If you are using a new SSID then all other devices will connect using the SSID that you assign to the machine in the following steps. You will need to connect to this SSID from your computer when it is placed in Ad-hoc mode.

Press

Press Network.

Press WLAN.

Press Setup Wizard.

When Enable WLAN? is displayed, press Yes to accept.

This will start the wireless setup wizard.

To cancel, press No.

The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Choose <New SSID> by swiping up or down, or pressing

and then press OK.

Enter the SSID name. (For information on how to enter text, see the Quick Setup Guide.)

Press OK.

Press Ad-hoc when instructed.

Choose and press the Encryption type None or WEP.

Do one of the following:

If you chose None, go to step 11.

If you chose WEP, go to step 10.

Enter the WEP key. Press OK. Go to step 11. (For information on how to enter text, see the Quick Setup Guide.)

Note

Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.

To apply the settings, press Yes. To cancel, press No.

Do one of the following:

If you chose Yes, go to step 12.

If you chose No, go back to step 6.

The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have chosen.

If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected.

If the connection failed, the LCD shows an error code. Make a note of the error code, refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide, and correct the error.

(Windows^®)

You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from the DVD-ROM menu.

(Macintosh)

You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Start Here OSX from the DVD-ROM menu.

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