Brother MFC 8480DN - Manual (Page 50)

Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW)
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3
Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup
3
If your wireless access point/router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PIN Method), you can configure the
machine easily without a computer. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method is one of the
connection methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance
®
. By inputting a PIN which is created by an Enrollee
(your machine) to the Registrar (a device that manages the wireless LAN), you can setup the wireless
network and security settings. See the user’s guide for your wireless access point/router for instructions on
how to access the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode.
Note
Routers or access points that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup have a symbol as shown below.
a
Plug the machine’s power cord into the AC power outlet. Turn on the machine’s power switch.
b
Press Menu, 7, 2, 7. Using a or b, choose On and press OK.
Press Stop/Exit.
72.WLAN
7.WLAN Enable
a On
b Off
Select ab or OK
c
Press Menu, 7, 2, 4 for WPS w/PIN Code.
d
The LCD will show an 8 digit PIN and the machine starts searching for an access point for 5 minutes.
72.WLAN
4.WPS w/PIN Code
PIN:XXXXXXXX
Connecting WPS
e Using a computer that is on the network, type “http://access point’s IP address/” into your
browser. (Where “access point’s IP address” is the IP address of the device that is used as the
Registrar
1
) Go to the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) setting page and input the PIN which the LCD shows
in step d to the Registrar and follow the on-screen instructions.
1 The Registrar is normally the access point/router.
Note
The setting page is different, depending on the brand of access point/router. See the instruction manual
that came with your access point/router.
Windows Vista
®
3
If you are using your Windows Vista
®
computer as a Registrar, follow these steps: