17 Configure the wireless settings using the automatic wireless (one- push) method; For Wireless Network Users; Configure the wireless - Page 33

Brother MFC-490CW Quick Setup Guide

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Quick Setup Guide MFC-490CW
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For Wireless Network Users

Wirele

ss Network

17

Configure the wireless 

settings using the 

automatic wireless (one-

push) method

a

Confirm your wireless router or access point 
has the SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup™ or AOSS™ symbol as shown below.

b

Place the Brother machine within range of a 
SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 
or AOSS™ access point/router. The range may 
differ depending on your environment. Refer to 
the instructions provided with your access 
point/router.

c

Push the SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup™ or AOSS™ button on your wireless 
router or access point.
See the user’s guide for your wireless router or 
access point for instructions.

d

On your machine, press 

Menu

.

Press 

a

 or 

b

 to choose 

Network

 and press 

OK

.

Press 

a

 or 

b

 to choose 

WLAN

 and press 

OK

.

Press 

a

 or 

b

 to choose 

SES/WPS/AOSS

 and 

press 

OK

.

When 

Network I/F switched to 

Wireless

 is displayed, press 

OK

 to accept.

This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press 

Clear/Back

.

This feature will automatically detect which 
mode (SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup™ or AOSS™) your access point uses to 
configure your machine.

e

If the LCD shows 

Connected

, the machine 

has successfully connected to your router or 
access point. You can now use your machine 
in a wireless network.

If the LCD shows 

Setting WLAN

Connecting SES

 (

Connecting WPS

 or 

Connecting AOSS

), then 

Connection Failed

, the machine has not 

successfully connected to your router or 
access point. Try starting from 

c

 again. If the 

same message is indicated again, reset the 
machine back to the default factory settings 
and try again. For resetting, see 

Restore the 

network settings to factory default

on page 46.

If the LCD shows 

Setting WLAN

, then 

Connection Failed

 or 

Incorrect Mode

a session overlap or connection failure was 
detected. (see the table below), the machine 
has detected 2 or more routers or access 
points on your network that have the 
SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 
mode or AOSS™ mode enabled. Make sure 
that only one router or access point has the 
SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 
mode or AOSS™ mode enabled and try 
starting from 

c

 again.

 

Wireless setup is now complete.

Note

If your wireless access point supports Wi-Fi 
Protected Setup™ (PIN Method) and you want to 
configure your machine using the PIN (Personal 
Identification Number) Method, see Using the PIN 
Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ in the Network 
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.

LCD messages when using the 
SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu

Setting WLAN

Searching or accessing the 
access point and downloading 
settings from the access point.

Connecting 
SES/WPS/AOSS

Connecting to the access 
point.

Connection 
Failed

Connection failed. If this is 
shown after the LCD shows 

Connecting 
SES/WPS/AOSS

, a session 

overlap was detected.

Incorrect 
Mode

A session overlap was 
detected.

Connected

The machine has successfully 
connected.

Note

If you encounter a problem during setup, 
temporarily place your machine closer to the 
wireless access point, and go back to 

c

.

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  • 46. If the LCD shows Setting WLAN , then Connection Failed or Incorrect Mode , a session overlap or connection failure was detected.

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