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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
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The wireless network connection can be used only when the optional Wireless Module is installed.
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) Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key Open System NONE - WEP Shared Key WEP WPA/WPA2-PSK AES TKIP For example:
Network Name (SSID) HELLO Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key 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
. If your machine displays the [All Settings] menu on the Home screen, skip the [Settings] menu. - When [Enable WLAN?] 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. Swipe up or down or press
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to display [<New SSID>]. Press [<New SSID>], and then press [OK]. - Enter the SSID name, and then press [OK].
- Select the Authentication Method.
- Do one of the following:
If you selected the [Open System] option, press the Encryption type [None] or [WEP].
If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption type, select and enter the WEP key, and then press [OK].
- If you selected the [Shared Key] option, select and enter the WEP key, and then press [OK].
If you selected the [WPA/WPA2-PSK] option, press the Encryption type [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 the drivers or your application necessary for operating your device, go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com.