Configuring your machine for a network with an Ethernet cable connection (Not available for MFC-253CW, MFC-255CW and MFC-257CW)

Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change the wireless settings (Windows®)

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•Please use the latest version of the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com. This utility is only available for Windows® users.

•If you are using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, disable all personal firewall software (other than Windows® Firewall), anti-spyware or antivirus applications for the duration of the configuration. Once you are sure that you can print, configure the software settings following the instructions again.

•Node name: The node name appears in the current BRAdmin Professional 3 window. The default Node name is “BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” or “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is your MAC Address / Ethernet Address.)

a Start the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility (from Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008), by clicking Start / All Programs 1 / Brother Administrator Utilities / Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 / BRAdmin Professional3.

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b Choose the print server/machine which you want to configure. c Choose Configure Device from the Control menu.

d Enter a password if you have set one.

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By default, no password is required. To set a password for, double-click the device you want to set a password. Click Control tab, and then click Change Password. Enter the new password.

e You can now change the wireless settings.

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•If the print server is set to its factory default settings without using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the device will appear as APIPA in the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility screen.

•You can find the Node Name and MAC Address (Ethernet Address) from the machine’s control panel. See Node Name on page 100 and MAC Address on page 112.

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