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Brother MFC-J615W User Manual

Multi-protocol on-board ethernet multi-functional print server and wireless (ieee 802.11b/f) ethernet multi-function print server
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Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server and
Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g) Ethernet Multi-function Print Server
NETWORK
USER'S GUIDE
Please read this manual thoroughly before using this machine on
your network. You can print or view this manual from the
Documentation CD-ROM at any time, please keep the
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  • Page 1 Documentation CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) is your one stop resource for all your printing needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions.

  • Page 2: Compilation And Publication Notice

    Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Brother Numbers

    Visit http://www.brother.com for contact information on your local Brother office.  Service center locator (USA) For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437). Service center locations (Canada)  For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.
  • Page 4 Ordering accessories and supplies In USA: 1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings (Windows Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) (Not available for Windows Server Using the control panel to change the print server settings...17 Configuring your machine for a wireless network Overview...18...
  • Page 6 Configuration using the WPS/AOSS™ control panel menu (Infrastructure mode only) ...24 Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Infrastructure mode only) ...25 Configuration using the Brother installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure your wireless network machine ...26 Configuring your machine for a wireless network ...27...
  • Page 7 How to choose the print server (TCP/IP)...90 Changing the print server settings ...92 Changing the configuration using the Remote Setup (MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)...92 Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings ...92 Other sources of information ...93 Troubleshooting Overview...94...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Not available for DCP models. Not available for DCP models, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W. Black and White only. To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to configure the print server, and set up the computers you use. ®...

  • Page 9: Network Features

    PC-Fax Receive is not supported by the MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W. Network PhotoCapture Center™ You can view, retrieve and save data from a USB flash memory drive or a media card inserted into the Brother machine. The software is automatically installed when you choose network connection during the software ®...
  • Page 10 BRAdmin Professional 3 is a utility for more advanced management of network connected Brother devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network and view the device status from an easy to read explorer style window that changes color identifying the status of each device. You can configure network...

  • Page 11: Types Of Network Connections

    Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.  The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration.   If you are using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother machine. ® ® Windows...

  • Page 12: Network Shared Printing

    In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.  The “Server” or the “Print Server” must use the TCP/IP Print Protocol.  The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is connected via the USB interface at the server.

  • Page 13: Wireless Network Connection Examples

    This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wired network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.

  • Page 14: Protocols

    Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of an IP address to MAC address in a TCP/IP network. DNS client The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.

  • Page 15: Other Protocol

    Custom Raw Port (Default is Port 9100) Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network. mDNS mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines.

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Machine For A Network With An Ethernet Cable Connection (Dcp-J715W, Mfc-J615W And Mfc-J630W Only)

    Quick Setup Guide. Note If you do not wish to, or are unable to use the automatic installer or any of Brother’s software tools, you can also use the machine’s control panel to change network settings. For more information, see Control panel setup on page 65.

  • Page 17: Subnet Mask

    Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) For more information on DHCP, BOOTP and RARP, see Using DHCP to configure the IP address on page 100, Using BOOTP to configure the IP address on page 102 and Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 101.

  • Page 18: Step By Step Chart

    Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) Step by step chart Configure the TCP/IP settings.  Configure the IP address  Configure the subnet mask  Configure the gateway Change the print server settings.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your machine as a network printer BRAdmin Light The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for initial setup of the Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
  • Page 20 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) Double-click the unconfigured device. ® Windows Macintosh Note • If the print server is set to its factory default settings (if you don’t use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the device will appear as Unconfigured in the BRAdmin Light utility screen.

  • Page 21: Using The Control Panel To Configure Your Machine For A Network

    Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) Choose STATIC from Boot Method. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (if needed) of your print server. ® Windows Macintosh Click OK.

  • Page 22: Changing The Print Server Settings

    Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) Changing the print server settings Note For wireless network users, you need to configure the wireless settings to change the print server settings. (See Configuring your machine for a wireless network on page 18.) Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings Start the BRAdmin Light utility.
  • Page 23 Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) Start the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility (from Windows ® Windows Server 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3.

  • Page 24: Using The Remote Setup To Change The Print Server Settings (Mfc-J615W And Mfc-J630W Only) (Not Available For Windows Server ® 2003/2008)

    Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) Using the Remote Setup to change the print server settings (MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) (Not available for Windows Server 2003/2008) ® Remote Setup for Windows...

  • Page 25: Configuring Your Machine For A Wireless Network Overview

    Ethernet for a faster data transfer (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only), or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can be used at a time.

  • Page 26: Wireless Network Terms And Concepts

    (how the device identifies itself to the network) and encryption (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Brother wireless device, it will not be able to connect to the wireless network. Therefore care must be taken when configuring these options.

  • Page 27: Encryption Methods

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network Encryption methods Encryption is used to secure the data that is sent over the wireless network. The Brother wireless machine supports the following encryption methods:  None No encryption method is used. ...

  • Page 28: Step By Step Chart For Wireless Network Configuration

    Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup Temporarily using a USB cable or network cable See page 34. See page 37. Using the Brother installer application Using the WPS/AOSS control panel menu See page 48.

  • Page 29: For Ad-Hoc Mode

    Installing drivers and software (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Wireless configuration and installing drivers and software have been completed. Infrastructure mode See page 21.  Connected to a computer with an access point Using the Brother installer application See page 54.

  • Page 30: Confirm Your Network Environment

    This type of network does not have a central access point. Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data.

  • Page 31: Confirm Your Wireless Network Setup Method

    There are four methods to configure your machine for a wireless network; by using the machine’s control panel (recommended), using WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel menu, using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup or using the Brother installer application. The setup process will be different depending on your network environment.

  • Page 32: Configuration Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Infrastructure Mode Only)

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Infrastructure mode only) If your wireless access point (A) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you can also configure using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup. (See Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup on page 34.) ...

  • Page 33: Configuration Using The Brother Installer Application On The Installation Cd-Rom To Configure Your Wireless Network Machine

    Configuration temporarily using a USB or a network cable You can temporarily use a USB cable or a network cable when you configure your Brother machine in this method. The USB and network cables are not standard accessories included with the machine.

  • Page 34: Configuring Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    Configuring your machine for a wireless network IMPORTANT • 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.
  • Page 35 Configuring your machine for a wireless network When WLAN Enable? or Network I/F switched to Wireless. is displayed, press OK to accept. This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press Stop/Exit. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. You should see the SSID you wrote down earlier.
  • Page 36 Communication Mode Authentication method Infrastructure WPA2-PSK Note 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 Menu. Encryption mode Network key NONE —...
  • Page 37 Configuring your machine for a wireless network Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W Press a or b to choose WLAN. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Setup Wizard. Press OK.
  • Page 38 Configuring your machine for a wireless network The machine starts to connect to the wireless device you have chosen. 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. A Wireless LAN report will also be printed with the connection status.

  • Page 39: Using Wps Or Aoss™ From The Control Panel Menu To Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    If your wireless access point supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC you can configure the machine easily without a computer. Your Brother machine has the WPS/AOSS™ menu available from the control panel. This feature automatically detects which mode your access point uses, Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™.
  • Page 40 Configuring your machine for a wireless network The machine searches for an access point that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ for 2 minutes. Put your access point in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or AOSS™ mode, depending on what is supported by your access point.

  • Page 41: Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Routers or access points that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup have a symbol as shown below. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W Press a or b to choose WLAN. Press OK. Press a or b to choose WPS w/PIN Code.
  • Page 42 Configuring your machine for a wireless network Using a computer that is on the network, type “http://access point’s IP address/” into your browser. (Where “access point’s IP address” is the IP address of the device that is used as the Registrar the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) setting page and input the PIN which the LCD shows in f to the Registrar and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 43: Using The Brother Automatic Installer Application On The Installation Cd-Rom To Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    Start Here OSX in the installation CD-ROM. Using the Brother automatic installer application on the installation CD-ROM to configure your machine for a wireless network For installation, see Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application on page 37.

  • Page 44: Wireless Configuration Using The Brother Installer Application

    • You need to temporarily use a USB cable (not included) or Ethernet cable (not included) during configuration. • 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.

  • Page 45: Configure The Wireless Settings

    The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced. Note • If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe. • The screen on your machine may vary depending on your region.
  • Page 46 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Macintosh  Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the MFL_PRO Suite icon on your desktop. Double-click Utilities. Double-click the Wireless Device Setup Wizard. Choose No and then click Next.
  • Page 47 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click Next. Choose Temporarily use a USB cable (Recommend) or Temporarily use an Ethernet (LAN) cable and then click Next.
  • Page 48 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application (For USB cable users) Temporarily connect the USB cable (not included) directly to the computer and the machine. Then go to step j. (For LAN cable users) Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the wired setting is enabled, and then click...
  • Page 49 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application (For LAN cable users) Temporarily connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable (not included) and click Next. (For LAN cable users) Choose the machine you wish to configure, and click Next. If the list is blank, check if the access point and the machine are powered on, and then click Refresh.
  • Page 50 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the access point you wish to associate the machine with, and then click Next. Note • If the list is blank, check that the access point has power and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the machine and the access point are within range for wireless communication.
  • Page 51 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Enter the Network Key and then enter the key again in Confirm Network Key, then click Next. Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. Note • The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel.
  • Page 52 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application (For LAN cable users) A wireless LAN report will automatically be printed. Choose the status as it is shown for the Connection on the wireless LAN report. Click Next. If your status is "Connection:OK", go to step p.
  • Page 53 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application (For USB cable users) Disconnect the USB cable between the computer and the machine. (For LAN cable users) Disconnect the network cable between your access point and the machine, and click Next. Click Finish.
  • Page 54 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application ® (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 from the installation CD-ROM menu.

  • Page 55: Configuration Using Wps Or Aoss™ From The Control Panel Menu (Automatic Wireless Mode)

    Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Configuration using WPS or AOSS™ from the control panel menu (Automatic wireless mode) Before configuring the wireless settings IMPORTANT • 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.
  • Page 56 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced. Note • If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe. • The screen on your machine may vary depending on your region.
  • Page 57 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Macintosh  Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the MFL_PRO Suite icon on your desktop. Double-click Utilities. Double-click the Wireless Device Setup Wizard.
  • Page 58 Next. Press Menu, a or b to choose Network and press OK. (For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) Press a or b to choose WLAN and then press OK. Press a or b to choose WPS/AOSS and press OK. Note...
  • Page 59 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application If the LCD shows Connected, the machine has successfully connected to your router or access point. You can now use your machine in a wireless network. If the LCD shows Connection Error, a session overlap has been detected. The machine has detected more than one access point/router on your network with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode or AOSS™...
  • Page 60 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Click Next. Check the box after you confirm that you have completed the wireless settings, and then click Finish. ® (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 from the installation CD-ROM menu.

  • Page 61: Configuration In Ad-Hoc Mode

    Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Configuration in Ad-hoc Mode Before configuring the wireless settings IMPORTANT • 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.
  • Page 62 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced. Note • If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe. • The screen on your machine may vary depending on your region.
  • Page 63 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Macintosh  Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the MFL_PRO Suite icon on your desktop. Double-click Utilities. Double-click the Wireless Device Setup Wizard.
  • Page 64 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Choose No and then click Next. Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click Next. Choose Advanced method and then click Next.
  • Page 65 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the wireless setting is enabled, and then click Next. You need to temporarily change your computer's wireless settings. Follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure to take note of all the settings such as the SSID or channel of your computer (you will need them to return your computer back to its original wireless settings), and then click Next.
  • Page 66 Control Panel. Click Network and Internet and then Network and Sharing Center icon. Click Connect to a network. You can see the SSID of the wireless Brother machine in the list. Choose SETUP and click Connect. ® (For Windows Vista only) Click Connect Anyway and then Close.
  • Page 67 Choose and right click Wireless Network Connection. Click View Available Wireless Networks. You can see the Brother wireless machine in the list. Choose SETUP and click Connect. Check the Wireless Network Connection status. It may take a few minutes to change from 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 68 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the Ad-hoc network you wish to associate the machine with, and then click Next. Note • If the list is blank, check if the machine is within range for wireless communication. Then, click Refresh.
  • Page 69 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application Then enter the Network Key and Confirm Network Key, and then click Next. Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. Note • The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel.
  • Page 70 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application A wireless LAN report will automatically be printed. Choose the status as it is shown for the Connection on the wireless LAN report. Click Next. If your status is "Connection:OK", go to step q.
  • Page 71 Wireless configuration using the Brother installer application To communicate with the configured wireless device, you must configure your computer to use the same wireless settings. Manually change the wireless settings on your computer to match the machine’s wireless settings shown on the wireless LAN report printed in step n. Check the box after you confirm these settings, and then click Next.

  • Page 72: Control Panel Setup

    The Network menu selections of the control panel allow you to set up the Brother machine for your network configuration. Press Menu, then press a or b to choose Network. Proceed to the menu selection you wish to configure.
  • Page 73 In this mode the machine’s IP address must be manually assigned. Once entered the IP address is locked to the assigned address. RARP mode The Brother print server IP address can be configured using the Reverse ARP (RARP) service on your host computer. For more information on RARP, see Using RARP to configure the IP address on page 101.
  • Page 74 Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W (For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK. (For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
  • Page 75 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 for a wired network or BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx for a wireless network (where xxxxxxxxxxxx is your machine’s Ethernet address) (up to 15 characters).
  • Page 76 Press a or b to choose WINS Config. Press OK. (For DCP-J315W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W) Press a or b to choose Auto or Static. Press OK. (For DCP-J515W, DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) Press d or c to choose Auto or Static. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Auto Automatically uses a DHCP request to determine the IP addresses for the primary and secondary WINS servers.
  • Page 77 Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W (For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK. (For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.
  • Page 78 Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W (For Wired) Press a or b to choose Wired LAN, and press OK. (For Wireless) Press a or b to choose WLAN, and press OK.

  • Page 79: Setup Wizard

    If your wireless access point supports either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC the machine easily without knowing your wireless network settings. Your Brother machine has the WPS/AOSS™ menu on the control panel. This feature automatically detects which mode your access point uses, Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™.

  • Page 80: Wlan Status

    Confirm I/F or AOSS Active. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W Press a or b to choose WLAN. Press OK. Press a or b to choose WLAN Status. Press OK.
  • Page 81 This field displays the current wireless network SSID. The display shows up to 32 characters of the SSID name. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W Press a or b to choose WLAN. Press OK. Press a or b to choose WLAN Status. Press OK.

  • Page 82: Ethernet (Dcp-J715W, Mfc-J615W And Mfc-J630W Only)

    Control panel setup Ethernet (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) Ethernet link mode. Auto allows the print server to operate in 100BaseTX full or half duplex, or in 10BaseT full or half duplex mode by auto negotiation. You can fix the server link mode to 100BASE-TX Full Duplex (100B-FD) or Half Duplex (100B-HD) and 10BASE-T Full Duplex (10B-FD) or Half Duplex (10B-HD).

  • Page 83: Network I/F (For Dcp-J715W, Mfc-J615W And Mfc-J630W)

    Control panel setup Network I/F (For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) You can choose the network connection type, wired network connection or wireless network connection. If you want to use the wired network connection, choose Wired LAN, and if you want to use the wireless network connection, choose WLAN.

  • Page 84: Restoring The Network Settings To Factory Default

    For DCP models, press + for Network Reset and then press + for Reboot. The machine will re-start. (For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) You can now reconnect the network cable and configure the network settings to work with your network.

  • Page 85: Printing The Network Configuration List

    Control panel setup Printing the Network Configuration List Note Node Name: Node Name appears in the Network Configuration List. The default Node Name is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wired network or “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wireless network (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your machine’s MAC Address / Ethernet Address). The Network Configuration List prints a report listing the current network configuration including the network print server settings.

  • Page 86: Printing The Wlan Report

    Control panel setup Printing the WLAN Report The WLAN Report shows you the state of a wireless connection, OK or Failed. You can also see reasons why the connection error occurred, and methods to help solve the problem. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Print Reports.

  • Page 87: Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows ® Only)

    Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows Overview The Driver Deployment Wizard software can be used to ease the installation or even automate the installation of network connected printers. The Driver Deployment Wizard can also be used to create self running executable files which when run on a remote PC, completely automate the installation of a printer driver. The remote PC does not have to be connected to a network.

  • Page 88: Network Shared

    ® Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows only) Network Shared The device is connected to a network and a central print queue is used to manage all print jobs. 1 Client computer 2 Also known as “Server” or “Print Server” 3 TCP/IP or USB 4 Printer (your machine)

  • Page 89: How To Install The Driver Deployment Wizard Software

    ® Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows only) How to install the Driver Deployment Wizard software Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. The CD-ROM main menu will appear.

  • Page 90: Using The Driver Deployment Wizard Software

    Choose your connection type to the machine that you want to print to. Choose the option you require, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, the following screen is displayed.  Setting the IP Address If the machine does not have an IP address, the Wizard will allow you to change the IP address by choosing the machine from the list and by choosing the Configure IP option.
  • Page 91 ® Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows only) Choose the machine you wish to install. If the printer driver you wish to use is installed on your computer:  Check the box of Currently installed drivers and choose the machine you wish to install, and then click Next.
  • Page 92 ® Driver Deployment Wizard (Windows only) Note If you work in a “queue” based network and you create an executable file for another user who does not have access to the same printer queue that you define into the executable file, the driver when installed on the remote computer will default to LPT1 printing.

  • Page 93: Network Printing From Windows Basic Tcp/Ip Peer-To-Peer Printing

    By using this application, you can easily connect your machine to your network and install the network software and printer driver which you need to complete the configuration of your machine for a network. You will be guided by the on-screen instructions until you are able to use your Brother network printer.

  • Page 94: Configuring The Standard Tcp/Ip Port

    The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Advanced. Click Printer Driver Only (for Network). Choose Standard and click Next. Choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note Contact your administrator if you are not sure about the location and name of the printer on the network.

  • Page 95: Printer Driver Already Installed

    ® Network printing from Windows basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing Printer driver already installed If you have already installed the printer driver and wish to configure it for network printing, follow these steps: ® (Windows Click the button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Device and Printers. ®...

  • Page 96: Other Sources Of Information

    Network printing from Windows basic TCP/IP Peer-to-Peer printing Other sources of information See Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) on page 9 to learn how to configure the IP address of the machine.

  • Page 97: Network Printing From A Macintosh

    This chapter explains how to print from a Macintosh on a Network using the Simple Network Configuration capabilities on Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. For updated information on printing from a Macintosh, visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/ How to choose the print server (TCP/IP) For Mac OS X 10.4.11...
  • Page 98 Click Print & Fax. Click + button to add your machine. Choose Brother MFC-XXXX (XXXX is your model name), and then click Add. From the Default Printer pop-up menu choose your model to set as the default printer. The printer is...

  • Page 99: Changing The Print Server Settings

    Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings Brother BRAdmin Light utility is a Java application that is designed for Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x environment. BRAdmin Light allows you to change network settings on Brother network ready machine.

  • Page 100: Other Sources Of Information

    Other sources of information Visit http://solutions.brother.com/ for more information on network printing. See Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only) on page 9 to learn how to configure the IP address of the machine.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Overview This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the machine. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/ Make sure that the following items are configured before reading this chapter.
  • Page 102 For information on what the Network Key is, see Network Key on page 20. Confirm that the MAC address of the Brother machine is allowed in the filter. You can find the MAC address from the machine's control panel. (See MAC Address on page 75.)
  • Page 103 Confirming the IP address and the Subnet Mask Verify that both the IP addresses and Subnet Masks of your computer and the Brother machine are correct and located on the same network. For more information on how to verify the IP address and the Subnet Mask, ask the network administrator or visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/...
  • Page 104 Note ® • (Windows 2000/XP/Windows Vista network with the Administrator right. • Make sure that the Brother machine is turned on and is network- connected to your computer. ® 1 (Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server Click the Start button, All Programs (Programs for ®...
  • Page 105 Generic Host Process f… Setup.exe Spooler SubSysytem App wdsw MFC Application The following port numbers are used for Brother network features:  Network scanning i Port number 54925 / Protocol UDP  PC-FAX RX i Port number 54926 / Protocol UDP ...
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting I want to check my network devices are working properly. Question Interface Solution Is your Brother machine, wired/ access point/router or wireless network hub turned on? Where can I find the wired/ machine's network settings, wireless such as IP address?

  • Page 107: A Appendix A

    Appendix A Using services A service is a resource that can be accessed by computers that wish to print to the Brother print server. The Brother print server provides the following predefined services. Service (Example) BINARY_P1 TCP/IP binary, NetBIOS service...

  • Page 108: Using Rarp To Configure The Ip Address

    -ax | grep -v grep | grep rarpd ® For AT&T UNIX -based systems, type: ps -ef | grep -v grep | grep rarpd The Brother print server will get the IP address from the RARP daemon when the machine is powered on.

  • Page 109: Using Bootp To Configure The Ip Address

    As with RARP, the print server will load its IP address from the BOOTP server when the machine is powered Using APIPA to configure the IP address The Brother print server supports the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol. With APIPA, DHCP clients automatically configure an IP address and subnet mask when a DHCP server is not available. The device chooses it's own IP address in the range 169.254.1.0 through to 169.254.254.255.

  • Page 110: Using Arp To Configure The Ip Address

    If your Administrator has configured the system to deliver IP addresses using BOOTP, DHCP or RARP your Brother print server can receive an IP address from any one of these IP address allocation systems. In which case, you will not need to use the ARP command. The ARP command only works once. For security reasons, once you have successfully configured the IP address of a Brother print server using the ARP command, you cannot use the ARP command again to change the address.

  • Page 111: Installation When Using A Network Print Queue Or Share (Printer Driver Only)

    Appendix A Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share (printer driver only) Note If you are going to connect to a shared printer on your network, we recommend that you ask your system administrator about the queue or share name for the printer prior to installation. Start the CD-ROM installation menu program according to the Quick Setup Guide.

  • Page 112: Installation When Using Web Services (Windows Vista ® And Windows ® 7)

    The machine’s Web Services Name will be shown with the printer icon. Right click the machine you want to install. Note The Web Services Name for the Brother machine is your model name and the MAC Address (Ethernet Address) of your machine (e.g. Brother MFC-XXXX [XXXXXXXXXXXX]). From the pull down menu, click Install.

  • Page 113: B Appendix B

    XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista Client computers with a web browser supporting Java. Not available for DCP-J715W. If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 utility version that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/ ®...

  • Page 114: Wireless Network

    SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) Setup Support Utility Wi-Fi Protected Setup, AOSS™ (One-Push method) , PC Fax Receive . Also included is Brother BRAdmin Light ® ® 2000 Professional, Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista ®...
  • Page 115 Appendix B Not available for DCP models. Not available for DCP models, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 utility version that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/ ®...

  • Page 116: Function Table And Default Factory Settings

    Appendix B Function table and default factory settings For DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W Level1 Level2 Network TCP/IP Setup Wizard WPS/AOSS WPS w/PIN Code WLAN Status MAC Address WLAN Enable Network Reset Level3 Options BOOT Method Auto/Static/RARP/BOOTP/DHCP IP Address [000-255].[000-255].[000-255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] Subnet Mask [000-255].[000-255].[000-255].[000-255].
  • Page 117 Appendix B For DCP-J715W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W Level1 Level2 Level3 Network Wired LAN TCP/IP Ethernet MAC Address WLAN TCP/IP Options1 Options2 BOOT Method Auto/Static/RARP/BOOTP/DHCP IP Address [000-255].[000-255]. [000-255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] Subnet Mask [000-255].[000-255]. [000-255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] Gateway [000-255].[000-255]. [000-255].[000-255]. [000].[000].[000].[000] BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX= (your machine’s...
  • Page 118 Appendix B Level1 Level2 Level3 Network WLAN TCP/IP (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Setup Wizard — WPS/AOSS WPS w/PIN Code — WLAN Status Status MAC Address Network I/F Network Reset  The factory settings are shown in bold. On connection to the network, the machine will automatically set the IP address and Subnet Mask to values appropriate for your network. Options1 Options2 BRWXXXXXXXXXXXX= (your machine’s...

  • Page 119: Entering Text

    Inserting spaces (For MFC-J265W and MFC-J415W) To enter a space in a name, press a, b, d or c to select (For MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) To enter a space in a name, press c twice between characters. three four times...

  • Page 120: For Dcp Models

    Then press a, b, d or c to select Re-enter the correct letter. (For MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W) If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press d to move the cursor under the incorrect character, press Clear.
  • Page 121 BRAdmin Light ... 1 BRAdmin Professional 3 ... 1 Brother accessories and supplies ...iii Brother installer application ...24 Brother Solutions Center ... 12 Channels ... 19 Control Panel ... 65 Custom Raw Port ... 8 DHCP ...7 DNS Client ... 7 DNS Server ...
  • Page 122 Index TCP/IP ...7 TCP/IP Printing ... 86 Text entering ... 112 special characters ... 113 TEXT_P1 ... 100 TKIP ... 20 Web BRAdmin ... 3 Web Services ...8 WEP ... 20 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ... 24 WINS ... 7 WINS Config ... 69 WINS Server ...

This manual is also suitable for:

Mfc-j265wMfc-j270wMfc-j410wMfc-j415wMfc-j630w

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