Using Brother MFC-495 both wired and wireless at the same time: Does anyone know if you can use the Brother MFC-495W both wired (to my desktop) and wireless (for a laptop I plan to buy) at the same time?
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Reviews elsewhere have indicated that you can not use it in both modes simultaneously. This is consistent with my current brother wired/wireless printer (not this model). If you have a wireless router in your location, then connecting wired to your desktop and wireless-ly (through the router) for the laptop should not be a problem. Or the reverse can be true: the printer is connected to the local netwrok wireless-ly through the router and the wired desktop accesses it via the router.
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I am using this printer with a mac and pc both are hard wired and I am have no problems. If you are running wireless I can not help you
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this one was for my security system. I dont think this one will work on the printer because this one connects to USB for power and to the ethernet connector. I dont know if you can make your printer wireless but keep searching for answers, someone has done it and it should be posted. My Dongle came with a disk for setup.
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yes you can do that. Just set it up with the usb to your desktop the normal way. Then change the settings on the printer control panel and turn on wifi. Do a wifi search on your laptop and you should find a name like "setting" for the printer. I've done it so it should work. You can also use it to print photos or documents from your smart phone with the Brother app.
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Hi, We had some challenges in getting this printer set up. I have a PC and my wife has a MAC. We have FIOS internet coming into our home with a modem in the basement. There is an ethernet connector to our offices and a wireless modem (MAC brand). I had an older AIR port, the type that plugs into the wall and has a USB connector. We connected the HP to that and then connected that to the wireless network. I got help for sure. It can be done.
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No problem. Wired keyboard and wired mouse work fine - individually or as a group. Wireless keyboard and mouse work as well. So far, absolutely no problems with this unit and the USB3 speed is great. Don't forget to order a USB3 extender cable if you want to have the unit at a convenient place away from the PC. Kurt
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I have a Brother model MFC-J270W and I've had no trouble, unless it sits for long periods, then you will need to do a manual Ink "Clean" on the printer menu ............. GDW
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Deena, Yes it should be compatible, it is listed in the specs sheet here: http://welcome.brother.com/sg-en/products-services/multi-function-centres/mfc-j430w.tab2.html Scroll down to "software". If you have problems, you can refer to this: http://www.brother-usa.com/FAQs/Solution.aspx?FAQID=200000028989& I have not used my printer on Mac, only Linux(Ubuntu) and Windows, but I think it should work just fine on MAC.
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We have a wireless router for our laptops, but our desktop PCs are still wired into the router too ...in another room. So what do you suggest? I wonder if two routers in one home would work. Our Wii is in the room with the tv that we would like to install the player, so then we have to wonder about how this would effect it's wireless capabilities too.
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We're using 4 in our lab at work. They are ~2-4' apart from each other and have not had any problems. I would suggest that when you do the initial connection that they be isolated from the other setups.Since we have 4 workstations I used a silver Sharpie and wrote 1,2,3,4 on each mouse, keyboard USB dongle so that if someone mixed them up we can get them back to the proper workstation.Also, DON'T LOSE THE USB POD. They cannot be replaced and thus your out $55.Pet Peeve: Why post a response "I'm only using one at home". What's the point?
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Here's another "thank you" for the information. I just received my new Brother MFC-9840CDW and bought the recommended SODIMM from OEMPCWorld. Everything worked fine, right out of the box. Fantastic!
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I am not positive, but I believe that you can. I've been using mine via ethernet network. It's working perfectly. Dreading buying the toners, but otherwise love this machine to death. Would be interested to hear if you get the wireless going.
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I've never tried it and don't want to. But I think the key may be in the Brother HL-210W Quick setup guide. https://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Quick%20Setup%20Guide/QSG_HL_2170W_EN_1293.PDF I would recommend taking the printer to the router and making a wired connection. Then look at page 46 and see if you can follow the instructions for web based browser management...log into the printer's server and change the pw. Alternatively, you might be able to restore all network settings to default (also page 46) and then use the CD (bypassing driver installation?) to establish the new network settings. Good luck! Let us know what works. We all may face this sometime. I've never tried it and don't want to. But I think the key may be in the Brother HL-210W Quick setup guide. https://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Quick%20Setup%20Guide/QSG_HL_2170W_EN_1293.PDF I would recommend taking the printer to the router and making a wired connection. Then look at page 46 and see if you can follow the instructions for web based browser management...log into the printer's server and change the pw. Alternatively, you might be able to restore all network settings to default (also page 46) and then use the CD (bypassing driver... » Read More I've never tried it and don't want to. But I think the key may be in the Brother HL-210W Quick setup guide. https://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Quick%20Setup%20Guide/QSG_HL_2170W_EN_1293.PDF I would recommend taking the printer to the router and making a wired connection. Then look at page 46 and see if you can follow the instructions for web based browser management...log into the printer's server and change the pw. Alternatively, you might be able to restore all network settings to default (also page 46) and then use the CD (bypassing driver installation?) to establish the new network settings. Good luck! Let us know what works. We all may face this sometime. « Show Less
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Brother HL-2170W 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network InterfacesI installed mine with a 14 foot cable, no problem. Are you hooking the printer up to the modem and putting in the WIRELESS NETWORK SETTING? i followed the instructions on page 22 of the Brother Quick Setup Guide. My operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium.
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yes, this is how I am using it too. I have two wired computers on the WD switch which then connects to a wired port on the wireless router. All work fine.
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It is my thought that this printer will not copy on both sides at the same time. I do not require that application for my own use. Would be best to check more expensive printer for that option.
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Using it right now... go here:http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/us/us/en/dlf/download_top.html?reg=us&c;=us〈=en∏=hl6180dw_all