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

Related Models:HL‑L2340DW / HL‑L2365DW
If you are using a new SSID, all other devices will connect using the SSID you assign to your Brother machine in the following steps. You must connect to this SSID from your computer when it is configured for Ad-Hoc mode.

1. Press or to select the Network option, and then press OK.
2. Press or to select the WLAN option, and then press OK.
3. Press or to select the Setup Wizard option, and then press OK.
4. When WLAN Enable? appears, press to select On.
   This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press Back.
5. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press or to select the <New SSID> option, and then press OK.
6. Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
7. Press or to select the Ad-hoc option, and then press OK.
8. Press or to select the Encryption Type None or WEP, and then press OK.
9. If you selected the WEP option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
   Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
10. To apply the settings, press . To cancel, press .
11. 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.

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