Brother NC-8100h is a versatile network interface that allows you to connect your Brother MFC to an Ethernet network for sharing printing and faxing capabilities. It supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks and comes with an RJ-45 connector for easy setup. The NC-8100h also features a two-color LED for diagnosing network issues and a test switch for printing network configuration pages or resetting network settings to factory defaults.
Brother NC-8100h is a versatile network interface that allows you to connect your Brother MFC to an Ethernet network for sharing printing and faxing capabilities. It supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks and comes with an RJ-45 connector for easy setup. The NC-8100h also features a two-color LED for diagnosing network issues and a test switch for printing network configuration pages or resetting network settings to factory defaults.
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Quick Network Setup Guide
For more details about how to optimize the Network board, please refer to the Network User's Guide on the CD-
ROM supplied with the MFC.
Before Starting Installation:
Be careful when handling the NC-8100h. There are many delicate electronic components that are susceptible to
damage from static electricity. To avoid such damage, use the following precautions when handling the board:
• Leave the NC-8100h in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
• Make sure that you are adequately grounded before touching the NC-8100h. Use an anti-static wrist strap and a
grounding mat if possible. If you do not have an anti-static wrist strap, touch the bare metal surface on the back
of the machine before handling the NC-8100h.
• Avoid moving around the work area in order to eliminate static charge build-up.
• If possible, do not work on a carpeted area.
• Do not flex the board and do not touch the components on the card.
Tools Required:
Phillips Screwdriver
Caution: DO NOT touch the surface of the main boards within 15 minutes after turning off the power.
NC-8100h
Print/Fax Server
One Touch Key Sheet
(For use with MFC9660, MFC9880,
MFC9800 Only)
Quick Network Setup GuideTwo Screws
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Step 1: Hardware Installation
1. Unplug the power cord from the AC Outlet.
2. Disconnect any interface cables that are connected to the rear of the machine.
(e.g. Parallel Interface Cable)
3. Unplug the phone lines from the side of the machine.
4. Open the manual feed cover at the rear of the machine.
5. Remove the four screws securing the rear cover and remove the cover.
6. Remove the small cover from rear cover with your hand.
Caution: Make sure the power cord is unplugged before installing or removing the NC-8100h Board.
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7. Remove the two screws securing the metal plate over the main board and remove the cover.
8. Open the scanner cover by pulling the release lever towards you to make it easier to install the NC-8100h.
9. Remove the protective label from the chassis.
Caution: Always hold the NC-8100h by the edge. Do not touch the surface of the network or main board.
Scanner Cover
Release Lever
Protective Label
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10. Plug the NC-8100h into connector P1 located on the main board as shown in the illustration. Make sure that
both connectors are firmly together by pushing down the back of the NC-8100h.
11. Fit the two screws into the NC-8100h plate.
12. Refit the metal cover over the main board, inserting it under the flat cable.
13. Refit the two screws into the metal cover.
14. Refit the rear cover.
15. Reconnect the phone lines at the side of the machine.
16. Reconnect any additional interface cables that you removed.
17. Reconnect the power cable.
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Step 2: Connecting the NC-8100h to an Unshielded Twisted
Pair 10Base-T or 100Base-TX Ethernet Network
To connect the NC-8100h to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX Network, you must have an Unshielded Twist Pair Cable.
One side of the cable must be connected to a free port on your Ethernet hub and the other side must be connected to
the 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connector (an RJ45 Connector) of the NC-8100h.
Verifying Successful hardware Installation:
Plug in the AC power cord. After initialization and warm-up (this may take several seconds), the machine will come
to a Ready state.
Step 3: Installing the BRAdmin Professional: Configuration
Utility
(For Windows
®
9x, NT
®
4.0, Windows
®
2000 and XP users only)
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Drive.
2. The installation screen will automatically load.
3. If possible, select the model number and language that you use.
4. Select Install Software.
5. From the “Network Application for Optional NC-8100h” menu, select Install Software.
6. From the “For Administrators” menu select BRAdmin Professional.
Note
If you have another operating system, refer to the NC-8100h User’s Guide located on the CD-ROM
with your MFC.
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How to refer to the User’s Guide
The NC-8100h User’s Guide can be viewed from the CD-ROM supplied with your MFC in PDF.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Drive.
2. The installation screen will automatically load.
3. If possible, select the model name that you use.
4. Select On-Line Documentation.
5. Select the optional NC-8100h User Guide.
Troubleshooting
1. Make sure that your MFC is powered on and is On Line and in Ready mode.
2. Press the Test button. Then the current settings of the NC-8100h are printed.
3. Verify that the cabling and Network connections are good. If possible, try connecting the machine to a differ-
ent port on your hub using a different cable.
4. Check to see if there is any LED activity. The NC-8100h has a two color LED for diagnosing problems.
LED
• Orange LED: This LED will flash Orange when connected to a 100Base-TX Network and is receiving data.
• Green LED: This LED will flash Green when connected to a 10Base-TX Network and is receiving data.
• No light: This LED will be off when there is no connection to the network and no data is being received.
TEST SWITCH
• Short push : Prints a network configuration page.
• Long push (more than 5 seconds) : Resets the network configuration back to factory default settings.
Note
If there is a valid connection to the network, the LED will blink orange or green.
Ethernet
RJ-45
LED
Test Switch
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Brother NC-8100h is a versatile network interface that allows you to connect your Brother MFC to an Ethernet network for sharing printing and faxing capabilities. It supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks and comes with an RJ-45 connector for easy setup. The NC-8100h also features a two-color LED for diagnosing network issues and a test switch for printing network configuration pages or resetting network settings to factory defaults.
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