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### Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using an Existing SSID

Related Models:HL‑L2340DW / HL‑L2365DW
If you are trying to pair your Brother machine to a computer that is already in Ad-Hoc mode and has a configured SSID, use these instructions.

Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.

1. Check and record the current wireless network settings of the computer to which you are connecting.
   The wireless network settings of the computer you are connecting with must be set to Ad-Hoc mode with an SSID already configured. For more information on how to configure your computer in Ad-Hoc mode, see the instructions included with your computer or contact your network administrator.

   Network Name (SSID)

   Communication Mode | Encryption Mode | Network Key
   --- | --- | ---
   Ad-Hoc | NONE | -
   WEP |

   For example:

   Network Name (SSID)
   HELLO

   Communication Mode | Encryption Mode | Network Key
   --- | --- | ---
   Ad-Hoc | WEP | 12345

   Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
2. Press or to select the Network option, and then press OK.
3. Press or to select the WLAN option, and then press OK.
4. Press or to select the Setup Wizard option, and then press OK.
5. When WLAN Enable? appears, press to select On.
   This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press Back.
6. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. When a list of SSIDs appears, press or to select the SSID you want.
7. Press OK.
8. Enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
   To apply the settings, press . To cancel, press .
   Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
9. The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have selected.

If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays Connected. The machine will print your machine's wireless status report. If the connection fails, check the error code on the printed report.
If the connection fails, your machine reverts to a wired network interface.

For Windows®:

You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, click Install Printer Driver on the Installer CD-ROM's Top Menu page.

For Macintosh:

You have completed the wireless network setup. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your device.

Related Information
  - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
  - How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine
  - Wireless LAN Report Error Codes

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