Network User’s Guide TD series 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, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/).
Applicable models This User’s Guide applies to the following models: TD-2120N/2130N/4100N In order to use the TD-2120N/2130N with a wireless connection, the optional WLAN interface must be installed on the printer. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country. Windows® XP in this document represents Windows® XP Professional and Windows® XP Home Edition. In addition, Windows® XP in this document does not represent Windows® XP x64 Edition. Windows Vista® in this document represents all editions of Windows Vista®.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Network features........................................................................................................................................1 2 Changing your printer’s network settings 2 Changing your printer’s network settings (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway).................................2 Using the BRAdmin Light utility ...........................................................................................................
B Appendix B 20 Types of network connections and protocols...........................................................................................20 Types of network connections ...........................................................................................................20 Protocols............................................................................................................................................22 Configuring your printer for a network ...........................
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 chart shows what network features and connections are supported by each operating system.
2 Changing your printer’s network settings Changing your printer’s network settings (IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway) 2 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 the status and configure basic network settings, such as the IP address. Installing BRAdmin Light 2 Windows® a b c Ensure your printer is turned on.
Changing your printer’s network settings Setting the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light a 2 Start the BRAdmin Light utility. Windows® (Windows® Vista® 2 Windows® XP / Windows / 7) Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother] - [BRAdmin Light] - [BRAdmin Light]. (Windows® 8) Click [BRAdmin Light] icon on [Start]/[Apps] screen. b c BRAdmin Light will search for new devices automatically. Double-click the unconfigured device.
Changing your printer’s network settings d Choose [STATIC] for the [Boot Method]. Enter the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Gateway] (if needed) of your print server. Windows® 2 2 e f Click [OK]. With the correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
Changing your printer’s network settings Other Management Utilities 2 Your Brother printer can be used with the following management utilities in addition to the BRAdmin Light utility. You can change your network settings using these utilities. 2 Using the Web Based Management (web browser) 2 A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). (See Configuring the printer settings using Web Based Management (web browser) on page 13.
3 Configuring your machine for a wireless network (TD-2120N/2130N only) 3 NOTE In order to use the printer on a wireless network, the optional WLAN interface is required. 3 Overview 3 To connect your machine to your wireless network, you need to follow the steps in the User’s Guide. Configuration using the CD-ROM installer and a USB cable is the recommended method for Windows® users. By using this method, you can easily connect your machine to your wireless network.
Configuring your machine for a wireless network (TD-2120N/2130N only) Confirm your network environment 3 Connected to a computer with a WLAN access point/router in the network (Infrastructure mode) 3 3 5 1 4 2 3 1 WLAN access point/router 2 Wireless network printer (your printer) 3 Wireless capable computer connected to the WLAN access point/router 4 Wired computer (which is not wireless capable) connected to the WLAN access point/router with an Ethernet cable 5 Smartphone Installation method 3 Th
Configuring your machine for a wireless network (TD-2120N/2130N only) Connected to a wireless capable computer without a WLAN access point/router in the network (Ad-hoc mode) 3 This type of network does not have a central WLAN access point/router. Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. When the Brother wireless printer (your printer) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data.
Configuring your machine for a wireless network (TD-2120N/2130N 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-2120N/2130N only) One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 3 You can use WPS to configure your wireless network settings easily if your WLAN access point/router (A) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (PBC 1). A 1 3 Push Button Configuration See the installation procedure in the User’s Guide.
4 Printing the Printer Set-up Information 4 Printing the Printer Set-up Information 4 The Printer Settings Page is a report listing the network settings. You can print the Printer Settings Page using the Cut button (TD-4100N) or (Print) button (TD-2120N/2130N) of the printer.
Printing the Printer Set-up Information NOTE To reset the network settings and set the automatic private IP address (APIPA), follow the procedure below: TD-4100N • To reset network settings and turn APIPA ON a b c Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine OFF. Then, hold down the ON/OFF button for two seconds. 4 Continue holding down the ON/OFF button, and press the Cut button 2 times. All the network settings will be reset.
5 Web Based Management 5 Overview 5 You can use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP. When using Web Based Management, the following are possible: Display printer status information Change network settings such as TCP/IP information Display software version information of the printer and print server Change network and printer configuration details 5 NOTE Please make sure that JavaScript and cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.
Web Based Management b To change the print server settings, follow the procedure below. TD-4100N 1 Click [Network Configuration]. 2 Enter a user name and a password. The User Name is “admin” and the default Password is “access”. 3 Click [OK]. 4 You can now change the print server settings. 5 5 TD-2120N/2130N 1 5 You can now change the print server settings.
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 Solutions Center for further support at: http://solutions.brother.com/. First check the following: The power cord is connected correctly and the Brother printer is turned on. The access point (for wireless), router or hub is turned on and its link light is blinking.
Troubleshooting I cannot complete the wireless network setup configuration. (TD-2120N/2130N only) (continued) Question Interface Solution I have checked and tried all of the above, but still cannot complete the wireless configuration. Is there anything else I can do? wireless Use [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool. Is your Brother printer correctly connected to the WLAN access point/router? wireless If the STATUS indicator is lit, the network is correctly connected.
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 Is your Brother printer assigned with an available IP address? wired/ wireless See I'm using security software. on page 18. Confirm the IP address and the Subnet Mask.
Troubleshooting I'm using security software. Question Interface Solution Did you choose to accept the security alert dialog box during the standard installation or BRAdmin Light installation or when using the printing features? wired/ wireless If you did not choose to accept the security alert dialog box, the firewall function of your security software may be rejecting access. Some security software might block access without showing a security alert dialog box.
A Appendix A A Supported protocols and security features Interface Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Wireless 1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) A 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 Configuring 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 29. 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-PSK TKIP AES WPA2-PSK AES WPA/WPA2-PSK TKIP 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: B Uses 5 text characters. e.g. “WSLAN” (this is case sensitive) • 64 (40) bit hexadecimal: Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data.
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. CKIP The original Key Integrity Protocol for LEAP by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Appendix B User ID and password B The following security methods support a user ID less than 64 characters and the password less than 32 characters in length.
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.
