Brother MFC-8690DW User Manual

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1 Introduction 1
Overview....................................................................................................................................................1
Network features........................................................................................................................................2
Network printing...................................................................................................................................2
Network scanning ................................................................................................................................2
Network PC Fax (Not available for DCP-8080DN and DCP-8085DN)................................................2
Fax to Server (For MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW) ...............................................2
Management utilities............................................................................................................................2
Internet fax/scan to E-mail server (MFC-8690DW, MFC-8880DN and MFC-8890DW only)...............4
Types of network connections ...................................................................................................................5
Wired network connection example.....................................................................................................5
Wireless network connection examples (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW only) .......................7
Protocols....................................................................................................................................................8
TCP/IP protocols and functionalities....................................................................................................8
Other protocol....................................................................................................................................11
2 Configuring your machine for a network 12
Overview..................................................................................................................................................12
IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways ............................................................................................12
IP address .........................................................................................................................................12
Subnet mask......................................................................................................................................13
Gateway (and router).........................................................................................................................14
Step by step chart....................................................................................................................................14
Setting the IP address and subnet mask.................................................................................................15
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to configure your machine as a network printer ..............................15
Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network......................................................17
Using other methods to configure your machine for a network .........................................................17
Changing the print server settings...........................................................................................................18
Using the BRAdmin Light utility to change the print server settings ..................................................18
Using the BRAdmin Professional 3 utility to change print server settings
(Windows
®
) ...................................................................................................................................18
Using the control panel to change the print server settings...............................................................19
Using Web Based Management (web browser) to change the print/scan server settings ................20
Using Remote Setup to change the print server settings
(Not available for Windows Server
®
2003/2008)
(Not available for DCP-8085DN and DCP-8080DN) .....................................................................20
Using other methods to change print server settings ........................................................................20
3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network
(For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW) 21
Overview..................................................................................................................................................21
Wireless network terms and concepts.....................................................................................................22
SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels .......................................................................................22
Authentication and encryption ...........................................................................................................22
Step by step chart for wireless network configuration ............................................................................25
For Infrastructure mode.....................................................................................................................25
For Ad-hoc mode...............................................................................................................................26
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Brother MFC-8690DW Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Print Resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Duplex Printing	Yes
Copy Resolution	Up to 1200 x 600 dpi
Fax Modem Speed	33.6 Kbps
Mobile Printing	Yes
ADF Capacity	50 sheets
Maximum Paper Size	8.5" x 14" (Legal)
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Scan Resolution	Up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated)
Copy Speed	Up to 32 cpm
Fax Resolution	Up to 203 x 392 dpi
Connectivity	Ethernet
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Print Speed (Black)	Up to 32 ppm (Letter)