10 choose your wireless setup method, For wireless network users, Page 20 – Brother HL-6180DW User Manual

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For Wireless Network Users

10

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

5 on page 5 (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

page 20

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.

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