Network User’s Guide TD-2125N TD-2135N TD-2125NWB TD-2135NWB This Network User's Guide provides useful information to configure wired and wireless network settings using your Brother printer. You can also find supported protocol information and detailed troubleshooting tips. To download the latest manual, software, and drivers and see FAQs and Troubleshooting tips, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com.
Applicable Models This User’s Guide applies to the following models: TD-2125N TD-2135N TD-2125NWB TD-2135NWB Definitions of Notes We use the following icon throughout this User’s Guide: NOTE Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features. Compilation and publication notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Network Features ......................................................................................................................................1 2 Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings 2 Change your printer’s network settings: IP address, Subnet mask. and Gateway ....................................2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility ...........................................................................................................
Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) ............................................30 Using DHCP to configure the IP address ..........................................................................................30 Using RARP to configure the IP address ..........................................................................................30 Using BOOTP to configure the IP address........................................................................................
1 Introduction 1 1 Network Features 1 Your Brother printer can be shared on a 10/100 Mbps wired 1 or IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network 2 using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection on a network supporting TCP/IP, depending on the operating system you are running. The following table shows what network features and connections are supported by each operating system.
2 Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings 2 Change your printer’s network settings: IP address, Subnet mask. and Gateway 2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility 2 The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for the initial setup of Brother network-connectable devices. It can also search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, show each product's status, and configure basic network settings. Installing BRAdmin Light 2 Windows a Visit the Brother support website at support.brother.
Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings Setting the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway using BRAdmin Light a 2 Start the BRAdmin Light utility. For Windows 10/Windows 11: Click [Start] - [Brother] - [BRAdmin Light] - [BRAdmin Light]. 2 For Windows 8.1: Click [Start]/[Apps] - [BRAdmin Light]. b c BRAdmin Light will search for new devices automatically. Double-click the unconfigured device.
Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings d Select “STATIC” as the boot method. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway (if needed) of your print server. 2 2 e f Click [OK]. Once your IP address has been saved, you will see the Brother print server on the device list.
Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings Other Management Utilities 2 You can use the following management utilities in addition to BRAdmin Light utility to manage your printer and change your network settings. 2 Using Web Based Management (web browser) 2 Use a standard web browser to change your print server settings with Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP). For more information, see Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management on page 12.
3 Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network (TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Overview 3 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, follow the steps in your model's User’s Guide. This chapter provides more details on how to configure your wireless network settings. For information on TCP/IP settings, see Change your printer’s network settings: IP address, Subnet mask. and Gateway on page 2. 3 NOTE • Make sure there are minimal obstructions between the wireless router and the printer.
Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network (TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Confirm your network environment 3 Connected to a computer with a wireless router on the network (Infrastructure mode) 3 3 5 1 4 2 3 1 Wireless router 2 Wireless network printer (your printer) 3 Wireless-capable computer connected to the wireless router 4 Wired computer (not wireless-capable) connected to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable 5 Smartphone Installation method 3 The following instructions will detail t
Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network (TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Wireless configuration temporarily using a USB cable (Recommended for Windows users) 3 It is recommended that you use a PC wirelessly connected to your network for this method. You can remotely configure the printer from the computer on the network using a USB cable (A) 1. 3 A 1 You can configure the wireless settings of the printer using a USB cable temporarily connected to a wired or wireless computer.
Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network (TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 3 You can use WPS to configure your wireless network settings easily if your wireless router (A) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (PBC 1). A 3 1 Push Button Configuration See the installation procedure in your model's User’s Guide.
4 Printing the Printer Setup Information 4 Print the Printer Setup Information 4 The Printer Settings Page is a report listing the network settings. You can print the Printer Settings Page using your printer's (Print) button. The following details and items can be printed: • Program version • Printer usage history 4 • Missing dot test pattern • List of transferred data • Communication settings NOTE • You can use the utility to set, in advance, which items will be printed.
Printing the Printer Setup Information NOTE To reset the network settings and set the automatic private IP address (APIPA), follow the procedure below: • To reset network settings and turn APIPA ON a b Press and hold the c d While holding down the (Power) button to turn the printer off. Press and hold the (Feed) button and the (Power) button until the POWER indicator turns orange and the STATUS indicator flashes green. Release the (Power) button, press the 4 (Feed) button 2 times.
5 Web Based Management 5 Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management 5 You can use a standard web browser to change your printer's settings using Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
Web Based Management Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management 5 The default login password to manage printer settings is located on your printer and marked “Pwd”. We recommend immediately changing the default password to protect your printer from unauthorised access. a b Start your web browser. Type “https://printer's IP address” in your browser's address bar. For example: https://192.168.1.
6 Troubleshooting 6 Overview 6 This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using your Brother printer. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother support website for further support at: support.brother.com. First check the following: The power cord is connected correctly and the Brother printer is turned on. The wireless router is turned on and the link LED is flashing.
Troubleshooting The Brother printer is not found on the network during the printer installation. Question Interface Solution Are you using security software? wired/ wireless Is your Brother printer placed too far from the wireless router? wireless Place your Brother printer within 3.3 ft (1 m) of your wireless router when you configure the wireless network settings.
Troubleshooting The Brother printer cannot print over the network. The Brother printer is not found on the network even after successful installation. Question Interface Solution Are you using security software? wired/ wireless See I'm using security software. on page 16. Is your Brother printer assigned to an available IP address? wired/ wireless Confirm the IP address and the subnet mask.
Troubleshooting I want to check that my network devices are working correctly. Question Interface Solution Is your Brother printer, wireless router, or network hub turned on? wired/ wireless Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in First check the following: on page 14. Where can I find the Brother printer’s network settings, such as IP address? wired/ wireless Print the Printer Setup Information. (For how to print, see Printing the Printer Setup Information on page 10.
A Appendix A A Supported protocols and security features Interface A Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.
B Appendix B B In this section, you will find basic information about the advanced network features of the Brother printer, along with general networking and common terms. The supported protocols and network features differ depending on the model you are using.
Appendix B Network Shared printing B In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs. Network printer (your printer) B 1 Client computer 2 Also known as “Server” or “Print server” 3 TCP/IP or USB In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.
Appendix B Protocols B TCP/IP protocols and functions B Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on a network. Protocols allow users to gain access to network connected resources. The print server used on the Brother printer supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol. TCP/IP is the most popular set of protocols used for communication such as Internet and E-mail.
Appendix B WINS B Windows Internet Name Service is a service providing information for NetBIOS name resolution, by consolidating an IP address and a NetBIOS name that is on the local network. LPR/LPD B Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network. Custom Raw Port (Default is Port 9100) B Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network. It enables interactive data transmission.
Appendix B Configure your printer for a network B IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways B To use the printer in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure its IP address and subnet mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host computers. If it is not, you must correctly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. IP address B An IP address is a series of numbers that identifies each device connected to a network.
Appendix B Subnet mask B Subnet masks restrict network communication. For example, Computer 1 can talk to Computer 2 • Computer 1 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Computer 2 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 The 0 in the Subnet mask signifies that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address. In the above example, this means, we can communicate with any device with an IP address that begins with 192.168.1.x. (where x is a number between 0 and 254).
Appendix B Wireless network terms and concepts B Specifying your network B SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels B You need to configure the SSID and a channel to specify the wireless network you want to connect to. SSID Each wireless network has its own unique network name which is technically referred to as an SSID (Service Set Identifier) or ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). The SSID is a 32-byte or less value and is assigned to the access point.
Appendix B Authentication and Encryption methods for a personal wireless network B Personal wireless network is a small network, for example using your machine in a wireless network at home, without IEEE 802.1x support. If you want to use your machine in an IEEE 802.1x supported wireless network, see Authentication and Encryption methods for an enterprise wireless network on page 28. Authentication methods B Open system Wireless devices are allowed to access the network without any authentication.
Appendix B When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None WEP Public Key Authentication WEP WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE TKIP+AES AES WPA3-SAE AES Network key B Open system/Shared key with WEP This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format. • 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters. e.g. “WSLAN” (this is case sensitive) • 64 (40) bit hexadecimal: B Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g.
Appendix B Authentication and Encryption methods for an enterprise wireless network B Enterprise wireless network is a large network, for example using your machine in a business enterprise wireless network, with IEEE802.1x support. If you configure your machine in an IEEE802.1x supported wireless network, you can use following authentication and encryption methods.
Appendix B Encryption methods B TKIP TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides a per-packet key mixing a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism. AES AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is the Wi-Fi® authorized strong encryption standard.
Appendix B Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and administrators) B Using DHCP to configure the IP address B The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is one of several automated mechanisms for IP address allocation. If you have a DHCP server on your network, the print server will automatically obtain its IP address from the DHCP server and register its name with any RFC 1001 and 1002-compliant dynamic name services.
Appendix B Using BOOTP to configure the IP address B BOOTP is an alternative to RARP that has the advantage of allowing configuration of the subnet mask and gateway. In order to use BOOTP to configure the IP address make sure that BOOTP is installed and running on your host computer (it should appear in the /etc/services file on your host as a real service; type man bootpd or refer to your system documentation for information). BOOTP is usually started up via the /etc/inetd.
Appendix B Using ARP to configure the IP address B If you are unable to use the BRAdmin application and your network does not use a DHCP server, you can also use the ARP command. The ARP command is available on Windows systems that have TCP/IP installed. To use ARP enter the following command at the command prompt: arp -s ipaddress ethernetaddress ping ipaddress Where ethernetaddress is the MAC Address/Ethernet Address of the print server and ipaddress is the IP address of the print server.
