User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Setup Guide MFC-8950DW(T)
- Start Here
- 1 Unpack the machine and check the components
- 2 Remove the packing material from the machine
- 3 Load paper in the paper tray
- 4 Connect the power cord and telephone line
- 5 Set your country
- 6 Wireless setup (if needed)
- 7 Choose a Receive Mode
- 8 Set the LCD brightness (if needed)
- 9 Set the date and time
- 10 Enter personal information (Station ID)
- 11 Fax Transmission Report
- 12 Set tone or pulse dialling mode
- 13 Set the telephone line compatibility
- 14 Set the telephone line type
- 15 Automatic Daylight Saving Time
- 16 Set the Time Zone
- 17 Choose your connection type
- For USB Interface Users (Windows® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7)
- For USB Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)
- For Wired Network Interface Users (Windows® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7)
- For Wired Network Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)
- For Wireless Network Interface Users
- 18 Before you begin
- 19 Choose your wireless setup method
- Setup using the Installer CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows® only)
- Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard (Macintosh, mobile devices and Windows®)
- One push setup using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or AOSS™ (Windows® and Macintosh)
- Troubleshooting
- Entering Text for Wireless Settings
- Install the Drivers & Software (Windows® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7)
- Install the Drivers & Software (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)
- For Network Users
- Other Information
- Options and Consumables
- Start Here
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For Wireless Network Users
19
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 6 on page 8 (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
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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.