Brother HL-L5000D User Manual page 108

Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless
Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/
n) > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using an Existing SSID
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using
an Existing SSID
Related Models: HL-L5200DW/HL-L5200DWT/HL-L6300DW/HL-L6300DWT/HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT
If you are trying to pair your Brother machine to a computer that is already in Ad-Hoc mode and has a configured
SSID, use these instructions.
>> HL-L5200DW/HL-L5200DWT
>> HL-L6300DW/HL-L6300DWT/HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT
HL-L5200DW/HL-L5200DWT
Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this
information before you continue with the configuration.
1. Check and record the current wireless network settings of the computer to which you are connecting.
The wireless network settings of the computer you are connecting with must be set to Ad-Hoc mode with an
SSID already configured. For more information on how to configure your computer in Ad-Hoc mode, see
the instructions included with your computer or contact your network administrator.
Network Name (SSID)
Communication Mode
Ad-Hoc
For example:
Network Name (SSID)
HELLO
Communication Mode
Ad-Hoc
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
2. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to select the [Setup Wizard] option, and then press OK.
5. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, press a to select On.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press Cancel.
6. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. When a list of SSIDs appears,
press a or b to select the SSID you want.
7. Press OK.
8. Enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
To apply the settings, press a. To cancel, press b.
Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
Encryption Mode
NONE
WEP
Encryption Mode
WEP
Network Key
-
Network Key
12345
103