Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/
> Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using an Existing SSID
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using
an Existing SSID
Related Models
: MFC-L5700DW/MFC-L5800DW/MFC-L5850DW/MFC-L5900DW/MFC-L6700DW/
MFC-L6800DW
If you are trying to pair your Brother machine to a computer that is already in Ad-Hoc mode and has a configured
SSID, use these instructions.
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.
The wireless network settings of the computer you are connecting with must be set to Ad-Hoc mode with an
SSID already configured. For more information on how to configure your computer in Ad-Hoc mode, see
the instructions included with your computer or contact your network administrator.
Network Name (SSID)
Communication Mode
Encryption Mode
Network Key
Ad-Hoc
NONE
-
WEP
For example:
Network Name (SSID)
HELLO
Communication Mode
Encryption Mode
Network Key
Ad-Hoc
WEP
12345
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
2. Press
[
]
[Settings]
>
[All Settings]
>
[Network]
>
[WLAN]
>
[Setup Wizard]
.
3. When
[Enable WLAN?]
appears, press
[Yes]
.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press
[No]
.
4. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. If a list of SSIDs is displayed,
swipe up or down or press
a
or
b
to display the SSID to which you want to connect, and then press the SSID.
5. Press
[OK]
.
6. Enter the WEP key, and then press
[OK]
.
•
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
7. 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 drivers and software necessary for operating your
device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's
Downloads
page on the
Brother Solutions Center at
.
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Summary of Contents for DCP-L5500DN
Page 17: ...Related Information Introduction to Your Brother Machine 10 ...
Page 23: ...6 Press Med 7 Press Related Information Introduction to Your Brother Machine 16 ...
Page 25: ...Related Information Introduction to Your Brother Machine 18 ...
Page 61: ...Related Information Print from Your Computer Windows Print Settings Windows 54 ...
Page 72: ... Create or Delete Your Print Profile Windows Print Settings Windows 65 ...
Page 85: ...Related Information Print from Your Computer Macintosh Print Options Macintosh 78 ...
Page 90: ... Printing Problems 83 ...
Page 190: ...Related Information Scan Using Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Fax and Scan 183 ...
Page 206: ...Related Information Scan from Your Computer Macintosh TWAIN Driver Settings Macintosh 199 ...
Page 302: ...Home Fax PC FAX PC FAX PC FAX for Windows PC FAX for Macintosh 295 ...
Page 306: ... Transfer Faxes to Your Computer 299 ...
Page 323: ...Related Information Run Brother s PC FAX Receive on Your Computer Windows 316 ...
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Page 411: ...Home Security Security Lock the Machine Settings Network Security Features 404 ...
Page 429: ...Related Information Use Active Directory Authentication 422 ...
Page 482: ...Related Information Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management 475 ...
Page 490: ...483 ...
Page 521: ...Related Information ControlCenter4 Windows 514 ...
Page 544: ...5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine Related Information Paper Jams 537 ...
Page 551: ...Related Information Paper Jams 544 ...
Page 590: ... Clean the Corona Wire Clean the Drum Unit Clean the Paper Pick up Rollers 583 ...
Page 599: ...Related Information Clean the Machine Printing Problems 592 ...
Page 692: ...Related Information Appendix 685 ...
Page 695: ...Related Information Appendix Replace Supplies 688 ...
Page 704: ...X Xmit Report Transmission Verification Report Home Glossary 697 ...