Brother MFC-8950DW Network User's Guide

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Troubleshooting
9
I want to know the
necessary port number for
the security software
settings.
wired/
wireless
The following port numbers are used for Brother network features:
 Network scanning i Port number 54925 / Protocol UDP
 PC-FAX RX
1
i Port number 54926 / Protocol UDP
 Network scanning/printing
1
, PC-FAX RX
1
, Remote Setup
1
i Port
number 161 and 137/ Protocol UDP
 BRAdmin Light
1
i Port number 161 / Protocol UDP
1
Windows
®
only.
For details on how to open the port, see the instructions of the security
software or ask the manufacturer.
I want to check my network devices are working properly.
Question Interface Solution
Is your Brother machine,
access point/router or
network hub turned on?
wired/
wireless
Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in First check the following:
uu page 144.
Where can I find my Brother
machine's network settings,
such as IP address?
wired/
wireless
Print the Network Configuration Report. See Printing the Network
Configuration Report uu page 63.
How can I check the link
status of my Brother
machine?
wired/
wireless
Print the Network Configuration Report and check that Ethernet Link
Status or Wireless Link Status is Link OK. See Printing the Network
Configuration Report uu page 63.
If the Link Status shows Link DOWN or Failed To Associate, start over
again from the First check the following: uu page 144.
Can you “ping” the Brother
machine from your
computer?
wired/
wireless
Ping the Brother machine from your computer using the IP address or the
node name.
 Successful i Your Brother machine is working correctly and connected
to the same network as your computer.
 Unsuccessful i Your Brother machine is not connected to the same
network as your computer.
(Windows
®
)
Ask the network administrator and use the Network Connection Repair
Tool to fix the IP address and the subnet mask automatically. For the
detail of the Network Connection Repair Tool, see (Windows
®
) Confirm
the IP address and the Subnet Mask using the Network Connection
Repair Tool. in Is your Brother machine assigned with an available IP
address? uu page 146.
(Macintosh)
Confirm the IP address and the Subnet Mask are set correctly. See
Confirm the IP address and the Subnet Mask in Is your Brother machine
assigned with an available IP address? uu page 146.
I'm using security software. (continued)
Question Interface Solution

Brother MFC-8950DW Specifications

General

Type	all in one
Color	black
Tray Capacity	500
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity	50 sheets
Paper Size	letter, legal, executive, a4, a5, a6, b5, b6, custom sizes from 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"
Paper Handling	up to 500 sheets
Mono Print Speed	42 pages per minute
Print Resolution Mono	up to 1200 x 1200
Maximum Number of Pages Per Month	up to 100, 000
Scanner Type	flatbed
Scan Resolution	up to 19200 x 19200
Fax Function	yes
Cartridges	tn-720, tn-750, tn-780, dr-720
Number Of Cartridges	2
Internal Memory	yes
Network	wired, wireless
Connectivity	usb 2.0
OS Compatibility	windows or mac os
Mobile Devices Connection	yes

Weight and Dimensions

Height	19.3 inches
Width	16.3 inches
Net Weight	39 pounds