Brother International MFC-8710DW Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 26

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For Wireless Network Users 20 Choose your wireless setup method The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If you began the wireless setup from step 5 on page 7 (for Macintosh and mobile devices), go to method b (Setup Wizard). For all other users, choose the method you prefer for your environment. Note To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the Network User's Guide. a Setup using the Installer CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows® only) It is recommended that you use a PC wirelessly connected to your network for this method. Important • You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included). • If you are using Windows® XP, or using a network cable to connect your computer with your wireless access point/router, you need to know the SSID and Network Key of your wireless access point/router before you proceed. Please write down your wireless network settings in the area below. • Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings. Item SSID (Network Name) Network Key (Security Key/Encryption Key) Record the current wireless network settings * The Network Key may also be described as the Password, Security Key or Encryption Key. Note • If you do not know this information (SSID and Network Key), you cannot continue the wireless setup. • How can I find this information (SSID and Network Key)? 1. You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router. 2. The initial network name could be the manufacturer's name or the model name. 3. If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system administrator, or internet provider. Now go to page 28 26

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For Wireless Network Users
20
Choose your wireless setup method
The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If
you began the wireless setup from step
5
on page 7 (for Macintosh and mobile devices), go to method
b
(Setup
Wizard). For all other users, choose the method you prefer for your environment.
Note
To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the
Network User's
Guide
.
a
Setup using the Installer CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows
®
only)
It is recommended that you use a PC wirelessly connected to your network for this method.
*
The Network Key may also be described as the Password, Security Key or Encryption Key.
Now go to
page 28
Important
You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included).
If you are using Windows
®
XP, or using a network cable to connect your computer with your wireless
access point/router, you need to know the SSID and Network Key of your wireless access point/router
before you proceed. Please write down your wireless network settings in the area below.
Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security
information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings.
Item
Record the current wireless network settings
SSID (Network Name)
Network Key (Security Key/Encryption Key)
Note
If you do not know this information (SSID and Network Key), you cannot continue the wireless setup.
How can I find this information (SSID and Network Key)?
1. You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
2. The initial network name could be the manufacturer’s name or the model name.
3. If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system
administrator, or internet provider.