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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
DCP-7090DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/DCP-7190DW
Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
- Check and write down the current wireless network settings.
Network Name (SSID) Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key Infrastructure Open System NONE - WEP Shared Key WEP WPA/WPA2-PSK AES TKIP For example:
Network Name (SSID) HELLO Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key Infrastructure WPA2-PSK AES 12345678 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.
- Press
or
to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
- Press
or
to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
- Press
or
to select the [Setup Wizard] option, and then press OK.
- When [WLAN Enable?] appears, enable the wireless network.This will start the wireless setup wizard.
- The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press
or
to select the [<New SSID>] option, and then press OK.
- Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
- Press
or
to select the [Infrastructure] option, and then press OK.
- Press
or
to select the Authentication Method you want, and then press OK.
- Do one of the following:
If you selected the [Open System] option, press
or
to select the Encryption Type [None] or [WEP], and then press OK.
If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
- If you selected the [Shared Key] option, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
If you selected the [WPA/WPA2-PSK] option, press
or
to select the Encryption Type [TKIP + AES] or [AES], and then press OK.
Enter the WPA™ key, and then press OK.
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. - To apply the settings, select [Yes]. To cancel, select [No].
- The machine attempts to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
DCP-7195DW/MFC-7895DW
Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
- Check and write down the current wireless network settings.
Network Name (SSID) Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key Infrastructure Open System NONE - WEP Shared Key WEP WPA/WPA2-PSK AES TKIP For example:
Network Name (SSID) HELLO Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key Infrastructure WPA2-PSK AES 12345678 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
.
- When [Switch Network interface to wireless?] appears, press [Yes].This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press [No].
- The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press
or
to display [<New SSID>]. Press [<New SSID>], and then press [OK].
- Enter the SSID name, and then press [OK].
- Press [Infrastructure] when instructed.
- Select the Authentication Method.
- Do one of the following:
If you selected the [Open System] option, press [None] or [WEP].
If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption type, enter the WEP key, and then press [OK].
- If you selected the [Shared Key] option, enter the WEP key, and then press [OK].
If you selected the [WPA/WPA2-PSK] option, press [TKIP+AES] or [AES].
Enter the WPA™ key, and then press [OK].
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. - The machine attempts to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.