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The network scanning feature
does not work.
The network printing feature does
not work.
(Windows
®
) The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary
network connection. Follow the instructions below to configure Windows
®
Firewall. If you are using other personal firewall software, see the User’s Guide
for your software or contact the software manufacturer.
(Windows
®
XP SP2)
a Click the Start button, Control Panel,
Network and Internet Connections and then Windows Firewall. Make
sure that Windows Firewall on the General tab is set to On.
b Click the Advanced tab and Settings... button of the
Network Connection Settings.
c Click the Add button.
d To add port 54925 for network scanning, enter the information below:
1. In Description of service Enter any description, for example “Brother
Scanner”.
2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer
hosting this service on your network Enter “Localhost”.
3. In External Port number for this service Enter “54925”.
4. In Internal Port number for this service Enter “54925”.
5. Make sure UDP is chosen.
6. Click OK.
e Click the Add button.
f To add port 54926 for network scanning, enter the information below:
1. In Description of service: Enter any description, for example “Brother
Scanner”.
2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer
hosting this service on your network Enter “Localhost”.
3. In External Port number for this service: Enter “54926”.
4. In Internal Port number for this service: Enter “54926”.
5. Make sure UDP is chosen.
6. Click OK.
g If you still have trouble with your network connection, click the Add button.
h To add port 137 for network scanning and network printing, enter the
information below:
1. In Description of service: - Enter any description, for example “Brother
network scanning”.
2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer
hosting this service on your network Enter “Localhost”.
3. In External Port number for this service: Enter “137”.
4. In Internal Port number for this service: Enter “137”.
5. Make sure UDP is chosen.
6. Click OK.
i Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and then click OK.
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