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
Wireless Network
Windows
®
Macintosh
b Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard (Macintosh, mobile devices and
Windows
®
)
If your wireless access point/router does not support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™,
write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below.
* The Network Key may also be described as the Password, Security Key or Encryption Key.
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Important
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.
c One push setup using WPS or AOSS™ (Windows
®
and Macintosh)
If your wireless access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS or AOSS™)
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