10 choose your wireless setup method, For wireless network users, Page 20 – Brother HL-3140CW 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 6 (for mobile devices), go to method b (Setup Wizard). For all

other users, choose the method you prefer for your environment.

NOTE

For instructions on setting up your machine in any other wireless environment, see Network User's Guide.

a

Setup using the CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows

®

and Macintosh)

We recommend using a computer 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 to 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.

• If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you

have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this
information.

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.
• To find this information (SSID and Network Key):

1. Check the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
2. The default Network Name could be the access point/router 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 your internet provider.

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