Brother 1250, HL-1030, 1240 Network Board Operation for HL-1270N only, Preparing the BR-net Board

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION

6.NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY)

The network board installed in the back of the printer allows you to share the printer on a network.

6.1Preparing the BR-net Board

6.1.1Connect the Ethernet cable

(1)Turn off the printer power.

(2)Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the 10/100Base TX port of the HL-1270N.

(3)Connect the other end of your Ethernet cable to a free port on your Ethernet hub.

(3) Turn on the printer power.

Hub

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6.1.2Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only) NOTE:

If you use another operating system, refer to the Network User’s Guide on the supplied CD- ROM.

(1)Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

(2)Select the HL-1270N model button and follow the screen instructions.

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(3)The BRAdmin32 utility will then be installed onto your computer. When the software is installed, re-boot your computer.

(4)The Troubleshooting information table on the right contains further configuration details.

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