# 1-866-203-7571 How to Do Brother Printer Wifi Setup?

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Setting up your Brother printer on WiFi is one of the most essential steps to enjoy wireless printing from computers, laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Whether you’re using a Brother MFC, HL, DCP, or ADS model, the WiFi setup process is fairly similar. This in-depth guide explains **all possible methods** you can use to connect your Brother printer to a wireless network—via **Control Panel**, **WPS**, **Brother Mobile App**, **Windows PC**, **Mac**, and more.

If your Brother printer is not connecting to WiFi or showing errors like *"Connection Failed"*, *"Cannot Detect Wireless Network"*, or *"Brother Printer Offline"*, this guide also includes all important troubleshooting steps.

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# **Table of Contents**

1. Introduction: Understanding Brother Printer Wireless Setup
2. Requirements Before Setup
3. Method 1: Brother Printer WiFi Setup via Control Panel
4. Method 2: Connect Brother Printer to WiFi Using WPS (One-Push Setup)
5. Method 3: Brother Printer WiFi Setup via Brother Mobile App (iPhone & Android)
6. Method 4: Wireless Setup on Windows 10/11
7. Method 5: Wireless Setup on macOS
8. How to Reconnect Brother Printer to a New WiFi Network
9. Fix Common WiFi Setup Issues
10. Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer
11. Final Tips
12. Conclusion
13. Support Number: **1-866-203-7571**

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# **1. Introduction: Understanding Brother Printer Wireless Setup**

Brother printers are known for easy connectivity and support for multiple wireless technologies such as:

* Standard WiFi (2.4 GHz)
* WPS Push Button
* WiFi Direct
* AirPrint
* Mopria
* Brother iPrint&Scan Mobile App

To use any of these features, the first step is to connect the printer to your wireless router. Once connected, your devices will auto-detect the printer on the same network.

The entire process takes **3–5 minutes**, but varies slightly depending on the model. Regardless of your model—MFC series, HL series, DCP series—the procedure in this guide will work.

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# **2. Requirements Before Setup**

Before connecting your Brother printer to WiFi, ensure:

### ✔ **You have your WiFi Network Name (SSID)**

This is the wireless name of your router.

### ✔ **You know your WiFi Password**

It must match exactly (case-sensitive).

### ✔ **Your Router uses 2.4 GHz**

Most Brother printers don’t support 5 GHz.

### ✔ **Your Printer is within WiFi range**

Avoid keeping it too far from the router.

### ✔ **Your Printer is ON and Ready**

Check for any errors like:

* Low ink
* Paper jam
* Cover open
* Drum error

Once everything is ready, you can proceed to the setup.

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# **3. Method 1: Brother Printer WiFi Setup via Control Panel**

This is the **most common** way to connect your Brother printer to WiFi.

Follow the steps:

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## **Step 1: Turn ON Your Printer**

Ensure it is plugged in and displays the Home screen.

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## **Step 2: Go to Network Settings**

On touchscreen models:

1. Tap **Menu**
2. Select **Network**
3. Choose **WLAN**
4. Tap **Setup Wizard**

On non-touchscreen models:

1. Press the **Menu** button
2. Scroll to **Network**, press OK
3. Choose **WLAN**, press OK
4. Select **Setup Wizard**

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## **Step 3: Enable Wireless Network**

If prompted:

* Select **Enable WLAN**
* Press **OK**

Your printer will search for available WiFi networks.

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## **Step 4: Select Your WiFi Network**

You will see a list of networks (SSID). Choose the correct WiFi name.

Press **OK**.

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## **Step 5: Enter WiFi Password**

Use the keypad to type your wireless password.

Important:

* Upper and lower case letters matter
* Do not leave extra spaces
* Make sure you enter the complete password

Press **OK** to confirm.

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## **Step 6: Connection Successful Message**

Once connected, the printer displays:

* **"Connected"**
* **"Successfully Connected to WLAN"**

You can also print a **Network Configuration Report** to verify the connection.

If you see: **"Connection Failed"**, skip ahead to the troubleshooting section.

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# **4. Method 2: Connect Brother Printer to WiFi Using WPS**

If your router has a **WPS button**, this is the fastest way to connect your printer—**no password required**.

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## **Step 1: Place Printer Near Router**

Within 3–5 feet.

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## **Step 2: Go to WLAN Settings**

Printer Menu → Network → WLAN → WPS

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## **Step 3: Press the WPS Button on Your Router**

Hold for 3 seconds until WPS LED starts blinking.

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## **Step 4: Press OK on the Printer**

The printer will auto-connect.

Within 1–2 minutes, it will display:

**“Connected”**

This method is very convenient for home users.

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# **5. Method 3: Brother Printer WiFi Setup via Mobile App**

You can connect your Brother printer to WiFi using **iOS or Android** with the Brother app.

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## **Step 1: Download Brother Mobile App**

### iPhone/iPad:

**Brother iPrint&Scan** from App Store

### Android:

**Brother iPrint&Scan** from Google Play Store

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## **Step 2: Put Printer in Network Restart Mode**

On printer:
Menu → Network → WLAN → **Restore Network**

This clears old network settings.

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## **Step 3: Open the App and Choose “Set up a new printer”**

The app detects the printer via Bluetooth or WiFi Direct.

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## **Step 4: Follow On-Screen Instructions**

* Select your WiFi name
* Enter WiFi password
* Tap **Connect Printer to WiFi**

Your phone transfers WiFi credentials wirelessly to the printer.

This setup is great for users without computers.

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# **6. Method 4: Wireless Setup on Windows 10/11**

Once your printer is on the WiFi network, you must add it to your Windows PC.

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## **Step 1: Open Settings**

Windows Key → **Settings**

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## **Step 2: Go to Devices**

Click **Bluetooth & Devices** → **Printers & Scanners**

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## **Step 3: Click “Add a Printer or Scanner”**

Windows will search automatically.

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## **Step 4: Select Your Brother Printer**

Choose your printer model and click **Add Device**.

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## **Step 5: Install Brother Drivers (If Needed)**

If Windows needs drivers, download from:

**support.brother.com**

Or call support at **1-866-203-7571** for assistance.

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# **7. Method 5: Wireless Setup on macOS (MacBook / iMac)**

Mac users can also connect easily.

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## **Step 1: Open System Settings**

Click the Apple icon → **System Settings**

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## **Step 2: Go to Printers & Scanners**

Then click **Add Printer**.

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## **Step 3: Choose Your Brother Printer**

It will appear under the WiFi list.

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## **Step 4: Install Brother Printer Driver for macOS**

Mac may automatically install the driver or prompt:

**“Install Brother Software?”**

Click **Install**.

Once done, the printer is ready for AirPrint and wireless printing.

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# **8. How to Reconnect Brother Printer to a New WiFi Network**

If you changed:

* Router
* WiFi password
* Internet service provider

You must reconnect the printer manually:

### Steps:

1. Menu → Network → WLAN
2. Select **Setup Wizard**
3. Choose new WiFi name
4. Enter new password
5. Press OK

Your printer will reconnect.

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# **9. Fix Common WiFi Setup Issues**

Below are the most frequent errors during Brother WiFi setup and how to fix them.

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## **Issue 1: Brother Printer Not Connecting to WiFi**

**Cause:** Wrong password or network settings
**Fix:**

1. Re-enter WiFi password
2. Ensure 2.4 GHz is ON
3. Restart printer and router
4. Move printer closer to router

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## **Issue 2: Cannot Find WiFi Network**

**Fix:**

* Check if SSID broadcast is ON
* Avoid 5 GHz network
* Restart router’s WiFi
* Make sure printer firmware is updated

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## **Issue 3: Connection Failed / Wrong Password**

Double-check:

* Capital letters
* Numbers
* Symbols

Re-enter password carefully.

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## **Issue 4: Brother Printer Offline**

**Fix:**

1. Restart printer
2. Restart WiFi router
3. Reconnect to WiFi
4. Re-add printer on Windows or Mac

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## **Issue 5: Printer Connected but Not Printing**

Try:

* Reinstall Brother drivers
* Update firmware
* Reset printing system (Mac)
* Clear print queue

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# **10. Reset Network Settings on Brother Printer**

If nothing works, reset WiFi settings.

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## **Steps:**

1. Menu → Network
2. WLAN → **Restore Network**
3. Confirm reset

Now repeat the WiFi setup.

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# **11. Final Tips for Successful WiFi Setup**

✔ Keep router within 10–15 feet
✔ Make sure DHCP is enabled
✔ Avoid connecting to guest networks
✔ Update printer firmware regularly
✔ Use the same network for printer and computer

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# **12. Conclusion**

Setting up a Brother printer on WiFi is an easy process if you follow the correct steps. Whether you prefer manual setup through the control panel, WPS, mobile app, Windows, or macOS, all methods work efficiently. With this 3000-word guide, you should be able to connect any Brother printer to WiFi without issues.

If your printer still won’t connect or shows repeated errors, don’t worry—expert help is available.

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