Wireless network troubleshooting; Wireless setup problems; For Windows- Page 125

Brother HL-2170W Network User's Guide

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NETWORK USER'S GUIDE
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Troubleshooting

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Wireless network troubleshooting

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Wireless setup problems

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The Brother print server is not found during setup using the Brother installer application on the CD-
ROM.

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a

Make sure that the printer is powered on, is on-line and ready to print.

b

Move your machine closer to the wireless access point / router and try again.

c

Reset the print server back to its default factory settings and try again. For the information how to reset 
to the factory default settings, see 

Restoring the network settings to factory default

 on page 100.

Why do I have to change my printer’s network setting to “Wired LAN” during setup although I am 
trying to setup Wireless LAN?

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If you are using Windows

®

 2000, Mac OS

®

 X 10.2.4 or greater or your computer is connected to the wireless 

network using a network cable, it is recommended you temporarily connect the printer to your access point / 
router, hub or router using a network cable. You will also need to change your printer’s network setting to 
wired LAN temporarily. Your printer’s network setting will be changed to wireless LAN automatically or during 
the course of the setup.

For Windows

®

:

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Configuration in Infrastructure mode

 on page 24

Configuration using the automatic wireless (one-push) method

 on page 31

Configuration in Ad-hoc mode

 on page 36

For Macintosh

®

:

15

Configuration in Infrastructure mode

 on page 47

Configuration using the automatic wireless (one-push) method

 on page 54

Configuration in Ad-hoc mode

 on page 59

Detailed Information for Brother HL-2170W Network User's Guide

Lists of information found in Brother HL-2170W Network User's Guide - Page 125

  • 2.4 or greater or your computer is connected to the wireless network using a network cable, it is recommended you temporarily connect the printer to your access point / router, hub or router using a network cable.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Brother HL-2170W Network User's Guide - Page 125

  • For the information how to reset to the factory default settings, see Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 100. Why do I have to change my printer’s network setting to “Wired LAN” during setup although I am trying to setup Wireless LAN?

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