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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using
a New SSID
Related Models: MFC-L5700DW/MFC-L5705DW/MFC-L5800DW/MFC-L5850DW/MFC-L5900DW/
MFC-L6700DW/MFC-L6800DW
You must connect to a new SSID from your computer when it is configured for Ad-Hoc mode.
1. Press [ ] [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard].
2. When [Enable WLAN?] appears, press [Yes].
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press [No].
3. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Swipe up or down or press a
or b to display [<New SSID>]. Press [<New SSID>], and then press [OK].
4. Enter the SSID name, and then press [OK].
5. Press [Ad-hoc] when instructed.
6. Select the Encryption type [None] or [WEP].
7. If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption type, select and enter the WEP key, and then press [OK].
• Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
8. The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your
device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the
Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com.
Related Information
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
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