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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
- Check and write down the current wireless network settings.
Network Name (SSID) Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key Infrastructure Open System NONE - WEP Shared Key WEP WPA/WPA2-PSK AES TKIP For example:
Network Name (SSID) HELLO Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key Infrastructure WPA2-PSK AES 12345678 If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. - Press
or
to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
- Press
or
to select the [WLAN(Wi-Fi)] option, and then press OK.
- Press
or
to select the [Setup Wizard] option, and then press OK.
- When [WLAN Enable?] appears, press
to select On.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press.
- The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press
or
to select the [<New SSID>] option, and then press OK.
- Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
- Select the [Infrastructure] option, and then press OK.
- Press
or
to select the Authentication Method you want, and then press OK.
- Do one of the following:
If you selected the [Open System] option, press
or
to select the Encryption Type [None] or [WEP], and then press OK.
If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
- If you selected the [Shared Key] option, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
If you selected the [WPA/WPA2-PSK] option, press
or
to select the Encryption Type [TKIP+AES] or [AES], and then press OK.
Enter the WPA™ key, and then press OK.
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. - To apply the settings, press
. To cancel, press
.
- The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.