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Scanning and PC Fax problems
The network scanning feature does not work in Windows
®
The network PC Fax feature does not work in Windows
®
Firewall settings on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network connection. Follow the instructions
below to disable the Firewall. if you are using a Personal Firewall software, see the User’s Guide for your
software or contact the software manufacturer.
Windows
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XP SP2 users:
1
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.
2
Click the Advanced tab and Settings... button of Network Connection Settings.
3
Click the Add button.
4
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) or 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 selected.
(6) Click OK.
5
Click the Add button.
6
To add port 54926 for network PC Fax, enter the information below:
(1) In Description of service: Enter any description, for example, “Brother PC Fax”.
(2) In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) or 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 selected.
(6) Click OK.