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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard

Related Models:HL‑L2400DW / HL‑L2400DWE / HL‑L2442DW / HL‑L2445DW / HL‑L2447DW / HL‑L2865DW

Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.

  1. Check and record the current wireless network settings of the computer to which you are connecting.
    Network Name (SSID)
       
    Network Key
       

    For example:

    Network Name (SSID)
    HELLO
    Network Key
    12345
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    • Your access point/router may support the use of multiple WEP keys, but your Brother machine supports the use of only the first WEP key.
    • If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother customer service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information.
    • If you do not know this information (SSID and Network Key), you cannot continue the wireless setup.
      How can I find this information?
      • Check the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
      • The initial SSID could be the manufacturer's name or the model name.
      • If you do not know the security information, consult the router manufacturer, your system administrator, or your Internet provider.
  2. Press image or image to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
  3. Press image or image to select the [WLAN(Wi-Fi)] option, and then press OK.
  4. Press image or image to select the [Find Network] option, and then press OK.
  5. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, select On.
    This will start the wireless setup wizard.
  6. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. When a list of SSIDs appears, press image or image to select the SSID you want.
  7. Press OK.
  8. Do one of the following:
    • If you are using an authentication and encryption method that requires a Network Key, enter the Network Key you wrote down in the first step.

      When you have entered all the characters, press OK.

      To apply the settings, select [Yes].

    • If your authentication method is Open System and your encryption mode is None, go to the next step.
  9. The machine attempts to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].

You have completed the wireless network setup. To install the drivers and software necessary to use your machine, go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads.

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