Configuring your machine for a network

Using Web Based Management (web browser) to change the print/scan server settings

A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text

Transfer Protocol). (See How to configure the machine settings using Web Based Management (web 2 browser) on page 142.)

Using Remote Setup to change the print server settings (Not available for Windows Server® 2003/2008)

(Not available for DCP-8085DN and DCP-8080DN)

Remote Setup for Windows®

The Remote Setup application allows you to configure network settings from a Windows® application. When you access this application, the settings on your machine will be downloaded automatically to your PC and displayed on your PC screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine.

a Click the Start button, All Programs 1, Brother, MFC-XXXX LAN, then Remote Setup.

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b c d

Enter a password. The default password is “access”.

Click TCP/IP.

You can now change the print server settings.

Remote Setup for Macintosh

The Remote Setup application allows you to configure many MFC settings from a Macintosh application. When you access this application, the settings on your machine will be downloaded automatically to your Macintosh and displayed on your Macintosh screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the machine.

a Double click the Mac OS X or Macintosh HD (Startup Disk) icon on your desktop, Library, Printers, Brother, then Utilities.

b Double click the Remote Setup icon.

c Enter a password. The default password is “access”. d Click TCP/IP.

e You can now change the print server settings.

Using other methods to change print server settings

You can configure your network printer using other methods.

See Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) on page 201.

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