9 choose your wireless install method, For wireless network users, Page 19 – Brother HL-2280DW User Manual

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For Wireless Network Users

Wireless Network

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Choose your wireless install method

The following instructions will offer three methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network
environment. 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
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Configuration using the Installation CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows

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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.

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IMPORTANT

• You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included).

• For Windows

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2000 and Windows

®

XP users you will need to know the wireless settings of

your network before you proceed. Please write down your wireless network settings in the
area below.

Item

Record the current wireless network settings

SSID (Network Name)
Network Key (Security Key/Encryption Key)

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.

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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