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Configuring your machine for a wireless network

CAUTION IMPORTANT
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If you are going to connect your Brother machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation.
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If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine, you must reset the network LAN settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.
(For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW)
Press Menu, Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network, press OK. Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network Reset, press OK. Press 1 or Bsymbol.utri to reset and then press 1 or Bsymbol.utri to accept the change. The machine will restart automatically.
(For DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW and MFC-495CW)
Press Menu, Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network, press OK. Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network Reset, press OK. Press 1 or + to reset and then press 1 or + to accept the change. The machine will restart automatically.
(For MFC-795CW)
Press MENU, Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to display Network, press Network. Press Network Reset, and choose Yes to reset and then press Yes for 2 seconds to confirm. The machine will restart automatically. Go to For Touchscreen models.

Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel

You can configure your print server by using the Setup Wizard function. This is located in the Network menu on the machine’s control panel. See to the steps below for further information.
Configuring your machine for an existing wireless network
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Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down the SSID and Password (if required) for your wireless network. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration. If your wireless access point/router is set to not broadcast the SSID Name, see Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast.
Item
Record the current wireless network settings
Network name: (SSID/ESSID)
Password
Note Note
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP KEY only. If you are using a router that is using more than one WEP KEY enter the KEY used for the first WEP KEY.
2
Press Menu.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
4
For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW and MFC-495CW
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Setup Wizard.
Press OK.
6
(For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW)
When Change to WLAN? or WLAN Enable? is displayed, press Bsymbol.utri or 1 to accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
(For DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW and MFC-495CW)
When Network I/F switched to Wireless is displayed, press OK to accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Clear/Back.
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The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. You should see the SSID you wrote down earlier. If the machine finds more than one network (SSID) use Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri key to choose your network, then press OK.
If a list of SSIDs is not displayed, make sure your access point is on. Move your machine closer to the access point and try starting from step 1 again.
If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID, you will have to manually add the SSID name. See Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast.
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Enter the password and press OK. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
Note Note
If your Authentication method is Open system and your Encryption mode is None, skip step 8 and 9.
Go to step 10.
9
To apply the settings, choose Yes. To cancel, choose No.
If you chose Yes, go to step 10.
If you chose No, go back to step 7.
10
The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have chosen.
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If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected for 60 seconds and configuration is completed.
If the connection failed, the display shows Wrong Password or Connection Fail for 60 seconds.
Note Note
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If the LCD displays Wrong Password, the password you entered did not match with your access point. Verify your network settings collected in step 1, then repeat step 2 to step 9 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
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If the LCD displays Connection Fail, make sure your access point is on, and verify your network settings collected in step 1.
Temporarily move your machine as close as possible to the access point, repeat step 2 to step 9 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
(See Wireless network troubleshooting.)
Note Note
It may take a few minutes to connect to your wireless network.
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Press OK.
OK!
(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 or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-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 CD-ROM menu.
Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast
1
Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
Check and record the current wireless network settings.
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
 
Communication Mode
Authentication method
Encryption mode
Network key
Infrastructure
Open system
WEP
NONE
—
Shared key
WEP
WPA/WPA2-PSK
AES
TKIP1
Ad-hoc
Open system
WEP
NONE
—
1
TKIP is supported for WPA-PSK only.
For example:
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
HELLO
Communication Mode
Authentication method
Encryption mode
Network key
Infrastructure
WPA2-PSK
AES
12345678
Note Note
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP KEY only. If you are using a router that is using more than one WEP KEY enter the KEY used for the first WEP KEY.
2
Press Menu.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
4
For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW and MFC-495CW
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose WLAN.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Setup Wizard.
Press OK.
6
(For DCP-373CW, DCP-375CW, DCP-377CW, MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW)
When Change to WLAN? or WLAN Enable? is displayed, press Bsymbol.utri or 1 accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
(For DCP-593CW, DCP-595CW, DCP-597CW and MFC-495CW)
When Network I/F switched to Wireless is displayed, press OK to accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Clear/Back.
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The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs.
Choose <New SSID> using Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri.
Press OK.
8
Enter the SSID name. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
9
Using Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri, choose Ad-hoc or Infrastructure when instructed.
Press OK.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Ad-hoc, go to step 11.
If you chose Infrastructure, go to step 10.
10
Choose the Authentication method using Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri, and press OK.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Open System, go to step 11.
If you chose Shared Key, go to step 12.
If you chose WPA/WPA2-PSK, go to step 13.
11
Choose the Encryption type None or WEP using Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri, and press OK.
Do one of the following:
If you chose None, go to step 15.
If you chose WEP, go to step 12.
12
Enter the WEP key you wrote down in step 1 on page . Press OK. Go to step 15. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
13
Choose the Encryption type, TKIP or AES using Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri. Press OK. Go to step 14.
14
Enter the WPA key you wrote down in step 1 on page and press OK. Go to step 15. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
15
To apply the settings, choose Yes. To cancel, choose No.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Yes, go to step 16.
If you chose No, go back to step 7.
16
The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have chosen.
17
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected for 60 seconds and configuration is completed.
If the connection failed, the display shows Connection Fail or Wrong Password for 60 seconds.
Note Note
•
If the LCD displays Wrong Password, the password you entered did not match with your access point. Verify your network settings collected in step 1, then repeat step 2 to step 15 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
•
If the LCD displays Connection Fail, make sure your access point is on, and verify your network settings collected in step 1.
Temporarily move your machine as close as possible to the access point, repeat step 2 to step 15 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
(See Wireless network troubleshooting.)
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Press OK.
OK!
(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 or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-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 CD-ROM menu.

For Touchscreen models

Configuring your machine for an existing wireless network
1
Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down the SSID and Password (if required) for your wireless network. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration. If your wireless access point/router is set to not broadcast the SSID Name, see Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast.
Item
Record the current wireless network settings
Network name: (SSID/ESSID)
Password
Note Note
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP KEY only. If you are using a router that is using more than one WEP KEY enter the KEY used for the first WEP KEY.
2
Press MENU.
3
Press Network.
4
Press WLAN.
5
Press Setup Wizard.
6
When Switch Network interface to wireless? is displayed, press Yes to accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
7
The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. You should see the SSID you wrote down earlier. If the machine finds more than one network use Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri key to choose your network.
If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID, you will have to manually add the SSID name. See Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast.
8
Enter the password and press OK. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
Note Note
If your Authentication method is Open system and your Encryption mode is None, skip steps 8 and 9.
Go to step 10.
9
To apply the settings, press Yes. To cancel, press No.
If you chose Yes, go to step 10.
If you chose No, go back to step 7.
10
The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have chosen.
11
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected for 60 seconds and configuration is completed.
If the connection failed, the display shows Connection Fail or Wrong Password for 60 seconds.
Note Note
•
If the LCD displays Wrong Password, the password you entered did not match with your access point. Verify your network settings collected in step 1, then repeat step 5 to step 9 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
•
If the LCD displays Connection Fail, make sure your access point is on, and verify your network settings collected in step 1. Temporarily move your machine as close as possible to the access point, repeat step 5 to step 9 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
(See Wireless network troubleshooting.)
Note Note
It may take few minutes to connect to your wireless network.
12
Press Graphic.
OK!
(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 or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-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 CD-ROM menu.
Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast
1
Before configuring your machine we recommend you write down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
Check and record the current wireless network settings.
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
 
Communication Mode
Authentication method
Encryption mode
Network key
Infrastructure
Open system
WEP
NONE
—
Shared key
WEP
WPA/WPA2-PSK
AES
TKIP1
Ad-hoc
Open system
WEP
NONE
—
1
TKIP is supported for WPA-PSK only.
For example:
Network name:(SSID, ESSID)
HELLO
Communication Mode
Authentication method
Encryption mode
Network key
Infrastructure
WPA2-PSK
AES
12345678
Note Note
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP KEY only. If you are using a router that is using more than one WEP KEY enter the KEY used for the first WEP KEY.
2
Press MENU.
3
Press Network.
4
Press WLAN.
5
Press Setup Wizard.
6
When Switch Network interface to wireless? is displayed, press Yes to accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
7
The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Choose <New SSID> using Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri.
8
Enter the SSID name. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
9
Press Ad-hoc or Infrastructure when instructed.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Ad-hoc, go to step 11.
If you chose Infrastructure, go to step 10.
10
Choose and press the Authentication method.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Open System, go to step 11.
If you chose Shared Key, go to step 12.
If you chose WPA/WPA2-PSK, go to step 13.
11
Choose and press the Encryption type None or WEP.
Do one of the following:
If you chose None, go to step 15.
If you chose WEP, go to step 12.
12
Enter the WEP key you wrote down in step 1 on page . Press OK. Go to step 15. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
13
Choose and press the Encryption type, TKIP or AES. Go to step 14.
14
Enter the WPA key you wrote down in step 1 on page and press OK. Go to step 15. (For information how to enter text, see Entering Text.)
15
To apply the settings, press Yes. To cancel, press No.
Do one of the following:
If you chose Yes, go to step 16.
If you chose No, go back to step 7.
16
The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have chosen.
17
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected for 60 seconds and configuration is completed.
If the connection failed, the display shows Connection Fail or Wrong Password for 60 seconds.
Note Note
•
If the LCD displays Wrong Password, the password you entered did not match with your access point.
Verify your network settings collected in step 1 on Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast, then repeat step 5 to step 15 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
•
If the LCD displays Connection Fail, make sure your access point is on, and verify your network settings collected in step 1 on Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast.
Temporarily move your machine as close as possible to the access point, repeat step 5 to step 15 to make sure you have entered the correct information.
(See Wireless network troubleshooting.)
18
Press Graphic.
OK!
(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 or Initial Installation / Install MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-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 CD-ROM menu.
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