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3 Control panel setup

Network menu

Before using your Brother product in a network environment, you need to configure the correct TCP/IP settings.
In this chapter, you will learn how to configure the network settings using the control panel, located on the front of the machine.
The Network menu selections of the control panel allow you to set up the Brother machine for your network configuration. Press Menu, then press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network. Proceed to the menu selection you wish to configure. For additional information on the menu, see Function table and default factory settings.
Please note that the machine is supplied with the BRAdmin Light utility and Remote Setup applications, which also can be used to configure many aspects of the network. (See Changing the print server settings.)

TCP/IP

This menu has ten sections: Boot Method, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Node Name, WINS Config, WINS Server, DNS Server, APIPA and IPv6.

Boot Method

This selection controls how the machine obtains an IP address. The default setting is Auto.
Note Note
If you do not want your print server configured via DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, you must set the Boot Method to Static so that the print server has a static IP address. This will prevent the print server from trying to obtain an IP address from any of these systems. To change the Boot Method, use the machine’s control panel, BRAdmin Light utility, Remote Setup or Web Based Management (web browser).
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Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Boot Method.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Auto1, Static2, RARP3, BOOTP4 or DHCP5.
Press OK.
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If you chose Auto, RARP, BOOTP or DHCP, go to step 6.
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If you chose Static, go to step 7.
6
Enter how many times the machine tries to obtain the IP address. We recommend you to enter 3 or more.
Press OK.
7
Press Stop/Exit.
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Auto mode
In this mode, the machine will scan the network for a DHCP server, if it can find one, and if the DHCP server is configured to allocate an IP address to the machine, then the IP address supplied by the DHCP server will be used. If no DHCP server is available, then the machine will scan for a BOOTP server. If a BOOTP server is available, and it is configured correctly, the machine will take its IP address from the BOOTP server. If a BOOTP server is not available, the machine will scan for a RARP server. If a RARP server also does not answer, the IP Address is set using the APIPA protocol. After the machine is initially powered ON, it may take a few minutes for the machine to scan the network for a server.
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Static mode
In this mode the machine’s IP address must be manually assigned. Once entered the IP address is locked to the assigned address.
3
RARP mode
The Brother print server’s IP address can be configured using the Reverse ARP (RARP) facility on your host computer. (For more information on RARP, see Using RARP to configure the IP address.)
4
BOOTP mode
BOOTP is an alternative to RARP that has the advantage of allowing configuration of the subnet mask and gateway. (For more information on BOOTP, see Using BOOTP to configure the IP address.)
5
DHCP mode
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is one of several automated mechanisms for IP address allocation. If you have a DHCP server in your network (typically a UNIX, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® network) the print server will automatically obtain its IP address from a DHCP server and register its name with any RFC 1001 and 1002 compliant dynamic name services.
Note Note
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If you do not want your print server configured via DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, you must set the BOOT Method to static so that the print server has a static IP address. This will prevent the print server from trying to obtain an IP address from any of these systems. To change the BOOT Method, use the machine’s control panel Network menu, BRAdmin applications, Remote Setup or Web Based Management (web browser).
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On smaller networks, the DHCP server may be the router.
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IP Address

This field displays the current IP address of the machine. If you have chosen a Boot Method of Static, enter the IP address that you wish to assign to the machine (check with your network administrator for the IP address to use). If you have chosen a method other than Static, the machine will attempt to determine its IP address using the DHCP or BOOTP protocols. The default IP address of your machine will probably be incompatible with the IP address numbering scheme of your network. We recommend that you contact your network administrator for an IP address for the network the unit will be connected on.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose IP Address.
Press OK.
5
Enter the IP address using the dial pad. (To enter numbers and text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
6
Press Stop/Exit.
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Subnet Mask

This field displays the current subnet mask used by the machine. If you are not using DHCP or BOOTP to obtain the subnet mask, enter the desired subnet mask. Check with your network administrator for the subnet mask to use.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Subnet Mask.
Press OK.
5
Enter the Subnet Mask address using the dial pad. (To enter numbers and text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
6
Press Stop/Exit.
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Gateway

This field displays the current gateway or router address used by the machine. If you are not using DHCP or BOOTP to obtain the gateway or router address, enter the address you wish to assign. If you do not have a gateway or router, leave this field blank. Check with your network administrator if you are unsure.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Gateway.
Press OK.
5
Enter the Gateway address using the dial pad. (To enter numbers and text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
6
Press Stop/Exit.
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Node Name

You can register the machine name on the Network. This name is often referred to as a NetBIOS name; it will be the name that is registered by the WINS server on your network. Brother recommends the name “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your machine’s MAC Address / Ethernet Address.)
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Node Name.
Press OK.
5
Press 1 to choose Change.
6
Enter the Node Name using the dial pad. (To enter numbers and text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
7
Press Stop/Exit.
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WINS Config

This selection controls how the machine obtains the IP address of the WINS server.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose WINS Config.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Auto or Static.
Press OK.
6
Press Stop/Exit.
Auto
Automatically uses a DHCP request to determine the IP addresses for the primary and secondary WINS servers. You must set the BOOT Method to Auto for this feature to work.
Static
Uses a specified IP address for the primary and secondary WINS servers.
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WINS Server

Primary WINS Server IP Address
This field specifies the IP address of the primary WINS (Windows® Internet Name Service) server. If set to a non-zero value, the machine will contact this server to register its name with the Windows® Internet Name Service.
Secondary WINS Server IP Address
This field specifies the IP address of the secondary WINS server. It is used as a backup to the Primary WINS server address. If the Primary server is unavailable, the machine still can register itself with a secondary server. If set to a non-zero value, the machine will contact this server to register its name with the Windows® Internet Name Service. If you have a primary WINS server, but no secondary WINS server, simply leave this field blank.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose WINS Server.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Primary or Secondary.
Press OK.
6
Enter the WINS Server address using the dial pad. (To enter numbers and text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
7
Press Stop/Exit.
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DNS Server

Primary DNS Server IP Address
This field specifies the IP address of the primary DNS (Domain Name System) server.
Secondary DNS Server IP Address
This field specifies the IP address of the secondary DNS server. It is used as a backup to the Primary DNS server address. If the Primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the Secondary DNS server. If you have a primary DNS server, but no secondary DNS server, simply leave this field blank.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose DNS Server.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Primary or Secondary.
Press OK.
6
Enter the DNS Server address using the dial pad. (To enter numbers and text, see Entering Text.)
Press OK.
7
Press Stop/Exit.
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APIPA

The setting of On will cause the print server to automatically allocate a Link-Local IP address in the range (169.254.1.0 - 169.254.254.255) when the print server cannot obtain an IP address through the Boot Method you have set. (See Boot Method.) Choosing Off means the IP address does not change, when the print server cannot obtain an IP address through the Boot Method you have set.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose APIPA.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
6
Press Stop/Exit.
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IPv6

This machine is compatible with IPv6, the next generation internet protocol. If you want to use the IPv6 protocol, choose On. The default setting for IPv6 is Off. For more information on the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
1
Press Menu.
2
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose Network.
Press OK.
3
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose TCP/IP.
Press OK.
4
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose IPv6.
Press OK.
5
Press Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
6
Press Stop/Exit.
Note Note
If you set IPv6 to On, turn off the power switch and then turn it back on to enable this protocol.
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