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Access Web Based Management
- We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 11/Microsoft Edge for Windows, Safari 10/11 for Mac, Chrome for Android (4.x or later), and Chrome/Safari for iOS (10.x or later). Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.
- The default password to manage this machine’s settings is located on the back of the machine and marked "Pwd". We recommend immediately changing the default password to protect your machine from unauthorised access. (DCP-T420W/DCP-T425W/DCP-T426W) You can also find the default password in the Network Configuration Report.
- (DCP-T420W/DCP-T425W/DCP-T426W)
We recommend using the HTTPS security protocol when configuring settings using Web Based Management.
- (DCP-T420W/DCP-T425W/DCP-T426W)
When you use HTTPS for Web Based Management configuration, your browser will display a warning dialog box. To avoid displaying the warning dialog box, you can install a self-signed certificate to use SSL/TLS communication. For more detailed information, see Related Information.
Start from Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac)
- Start Brother iPrint&Scan.
- Windows
Launch (Brother iPrint&Scan).
- Mac
In the Finder menu bar, click , and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon.
The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. - If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then select your model name from the list. Click OK.
- Click (Machine Settings).Web Based Management appears.
- If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
- If you want to pin the navigation menu on the left side of the screen, click and then click .
Start from Your Web Browser (DCP-T420W/DCP-T425W/DCP-T426W)
- Start your web browser.
- Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).For example:
https://192.168.1.2
If you are using a Domain Name System or enable a NetBIOS name, you can type another name, such as "SharedPrinter" instead of the IP address.
- For example:
https://SharedPrinter
If you enable a NetBIOS name, you can also use the node name.
- For example:
https://brnxxxxxxxxxxxx
The NetBIOS name can be found in the Network Configuration Report.
- If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
- If you want to pin the navigation menu on the left side of the screen, click and then click .
Start from Brother Utilities (Windows)
- Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected).
- Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Machine Settings.Web Based Management appears.
- If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
- If you want to pin the navigation menu on the left side of the screen, click and then click .
If you change the protocol settings, you must restart the machine after clicking Submit to activate the configuration.
After configuring the settings, click Logout.