Using the pin method of wi-fi protected setup, Using the pin method of wi-fi – Brother MFC 7840W User Manual

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Configuring your machine for a wireless network

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(For Macintosh

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You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and
software necessary for operating your device, please choose Start Here OSX from CD-ROM menu.

Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

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If your wireless access point 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 LAN router / access point 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, 5, 2, 7. Using a or b, choose On and press OK.

Press Stop/Exit.

WLAN Enable
On

c

Press Menu, 5, 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.

Connecting WPS
PIN:XXXXXXXX

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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

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) Go to

the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) setting page and input the PIN which the LCD shows in d to the
Registrar and follow the on-screen instruction.

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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.

For Windows Vista

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If you are using your Windows Vista

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computer as a Registrar, follow these steps:

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