# 1-866-203-7571 How to Do Brother HL L5100DN Wireless Setup?

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The Brother HL-L5100DN is a high-performance monochrome laser printer designed for small and medium businesses. Many users look for ways to connect it **wirelessly**, but because the HL-L5100DN is built with **Ethernet networking only**, it requires alternate methods if you want to print over WiFi.

This comprehensive guide explains every possible way to set up the Brother HL-L5100DN for wireless printing, including:

✅ Using a **WiFi router (Ethernet-to-WiFi method)**
✅ Using a **wireless print server**
✅ Using a **PC wireless sharing setup**
✅ Setting up via **Network Brother Driver**
✅ Using **Windows & Mac network printer installation**
✅ Fixing common **Brother HL-L5100DN wireless setup problems**

If you need professional help at any time, call **Brother Wireless Printer Support** at **1-866-203-7571**.

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# ⭐ **Section 1: Understanding Brother HL-L5100DN Wireless Capability**

Before beginning the setup, it’s important to understand:

### ✔ The HL-L5100DN DOES support:

* Wired LAN (Ethernet)
* Wireless printing through a router
* Wireless access via print server
* Wireless printing through shared PC
* Network printing for Windows, Mac & Linux

### ✘ The HL-L5100DN does NOT support:

* Direct WiFi connection
* WiFi Direct
* WPS button setup
* AirPrint or Mopria unless connected through a network

### Why No Built-in WiFi?

The HL-L5100DN model is designed mainly for **high-volume office printing**, where **Ethernet** provides stable connections. But many users today prefer wireless, so Brother allows workaround solutions.

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# ⭐ **Section 2: Requirements for Brother HL-L5100DN Wireless Setup**

Before starting, gather the following:

### 🔧 **Hardware Required**

* Brother HL-L5100DN printer
* Power cable
* Ethernet cable (included)
* WiFi router or print server

### 🖥 **Software Required**

* Brother Printer Driver (Full Package)
Download from:
**support.brother.com → HL-L5100DN → Downloads**

### 📶 Network Requirements

* Working WiFi router
* Active internet connection
* Router with free Ethernet port

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# ⭐ **Section 3: Method 1 – Wireless Setup Using WiFi Router (Ethernet-to-WiFi Method)**

**This is the easiest and most recommended method.**

When you connect the Brother HL-L5100DN to a WiFi router using an Ethernet cable, it becomes available wirelessly on the same network.

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## **Step-by-Step Wireless Setup Using Router**

### **Step 1: Power on the Printer**

1. Connect the printer to power.
2. Press the **Power** button to turn it on.

### **Step 2: Connect HL-L5100DN to Router**

1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the printer.
2. Plug the other end into the **LAN port of the router**.
3. The **LAN LED** on the router should blink.

### **Step 3: Print the Network Configuration Sheet**

Use the control panel buttons:

1. Press **Go** button 3 times quickly.
2. The printer prints:

* Printer Settings
* Network Configuration Report
3. Look for:

* IP Address
* Subnet Mask
* Node Name

### **Step 4: Install Brother Driver (Full Package)**

On your PC/Mac:

1. Go to **support.brother.com**
2. Search → **HL-L5100DN**
3. Download **Full Driver & Software Package**
4. Install it
5. Choose → **Network Connection (Wired Network)**

### **Step 5: Allow Auto-Detect to Find Printer**

The installer will show your printer automatically if connected.

If not:

✔ Manually enter the printer's IP address printed on the report.

### **Step 6: Complete Setup**

1. Click **Next**
2. Finish installation
3. Print a test page

🎉 **Your Brother HL-L5100DN is now connected wirelessly to all devices on your WiFi network.**

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# ⭐ **Section 4: Method 2 – Wireless Setup Using Print Server**

If your router does not support Ethernet-to-wifi bridging, you can use a **wireless print server** like:

* IOGEAR USB-to-WiFi print server
* TP-Link USB Print Server
* D-Link Wireless Print Server

### **How It Works**

A print server converts a wired printer into a WiFi printer.

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## **Step-by-Step Wireless Setup with Print Server**

### **Step 1: Plug Printer into Print Server**

1. Connect HL-L5100DN using USB → Print Server
2. Power on the print server

### **Step 2: Connect Print Server to WiFi**

Use the manufacturer’s app/web portal to connect the print server to WiFi.

### **Step 3: Install Brother Driver**

Install the **HL-L5100DN driver** on PC/Mac.

### **Step 4: Add Network Printer**

Windows:

* Go to **Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners → Add a printer**

Mac:

* Go to **System Preferences → Printers & Scanners → Add Printer**

Select the printer shown via print server.

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# ⭐ **Section 5: Method 3 – Wireless Printing via Shared PC (Windows Sharing Method)**

If you don’t have a router or print server, you can still make the HL-L5100DN wireless by using your computer as a sharing device.

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## **Step-by-Step Wireless Sharing Setup**

### **Step 1: Connect Printer to PC**

Use USB cable → PC

### **Step 2: Install Driver**

Install Brother driver from the website.

### **Step 3: Enable Printer Sharing**

1. Open **Control Panel**
2. Go to:
**Devices & Printers → Right-click printer → Printer Properties**
3. Open **Sharing** tab
4. Check **Share this printer**

### **Step 4: Connect Other Devices Wirelessly**

Other devices on the same WiFi network can now use the printer through the shared PC.

📌 Important:
Your PC must stay **ON** for wireless printing.

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# ⭐ **Section 6: Method 4 – Add Brother HL-L5100DN to Windows Over WiFi Network**

If the printer is connected to the router via Ethernet, you can install it wirelessly on Windows.

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## **Step-by-Step (Windows)**

### **Step 1: Make sure printer is connected to router**

Ethernet → Router

### **Step 2: Open Windows Settings**

**Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners**

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

Windows will search for your printer.

### **Step 4: Select Brother HL-L5100DN**

If not shown:

1. Click **The printer I want isn’t listed**
2. Choose **Add printer using TCP/IP address**
3. Enter the IP address from network report

### **Step 5: Install Driver**

Windows may download driver automatically.

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# ⭐ **Section 7: Method 5 – Add Brother HL-L5100DN to Mac Over WiFi Network**

macOS also detects the printer automatically when the printer is connected to router.

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## **Step-by-Step (Mac)**

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

Go to:
**System Settings → Printers & Scanners**

### **Step 2: Click “Add Printer” (+)**

### **Step 3: Select Printer from Network List**

Choose:
**Brother HL-L5100DN (IP)**

### **Step 4: Install Brother Driver**

If prompted, macOS will download the driver.

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# ⭐ **Section 8: How to Install Brother HL-L5100DN Driver for Wireless Setup**

### **For Windows**

1. Open Brother support page
2. Download full driver package
3. Run the installer
4. Choose **Network Installation**
5. Printer gets detected automatically

### **For Mac**

1. Go to Brother Download page
2. Install driver package
3. Add printer through System Settings

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# ⭐ **Section 9: Troubleshooting Brother HL-L5100DN Wireless Setup Issues**

If your wireless setup is not working, try the following.

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## **1. Printer Not Detected on WiFi**

✔ Ensure Ethernet cable is connected
✔ Restart router
✔ Restart printer
✔ Print network report
✔ Check IP address is valid (e.g., 192.168.*.*)

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## **2. IP Address Not Assigned**

Try:

* Reboot printer
* Change router LAN port
* Turn DHCP ON in router settings

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## **3. Windows Does Not Detect Printer**

Use manual setup:

* Settings → Add printer → TCP/IP
* Enter printer’s IP address

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## **4. Mac Cannot Add Printer**

Try resetting printing system:

1. Right-click printer list
2. Choose **Reset printing system**
3. Add printer again

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## **5. Printer Offline Issue**

Check:

* Router connected
* IP address unchanged
* Turn printer OFF/ON
* Reinstall Brother software

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# ⭐ **Section 10: Advanced Wireless Setup Options**

### 1. **Assign Static IP Address**

Prevents printer from changing IP after restart.

### 2. **Use Wireless Bridge Adapter**

Devices like TP-Link TL-WA850RE support Ethernet-to-WiFi.

### 3. **Use Network Switch for Office Setup**

Allows sharing across large networks.

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# ⭐ **Section 11: Brother HL-L5100DN Mobile Printing Setup**

Even though the printer has no WiFi, once connected via router, you can print from smartphones.

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## **Mobile Apps Supported**

* **Brother iPrint&Scan**
* **Apple AirPrint** (via network)
* **Mopria Print** (Android)

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## **How to Print from Mobile**

1. Ensure mobile is connected to same WiFi
2. Open file → Share → Print
3. Select **Brother HL-L5100DN**

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# ⭐ **Section 12: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

### **Q1: Does Brother HL-L5100DN support WiFi?**

No. It supports wired network only, but wireless printing is possible using router/print server.

### **Q2: Can I connect HL-L5100DN directly to WiFi?**

No, direct WiFi is not supported.

### **Q3: Can I print from phone?**

Yes, if printer is connected to router.

### **Q4: Why is printer not connecting?**

Most likely due to router DHCP issues or wrong IP address.

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# ⭐ **Section 13: When to Call Expert Support?**

You should call **1-866-203-7571** if:

✔ Printer not detected
✔ IP address conflicts
✔ Router not assigning network
✔ Drivers are not installing
✔ You need remote wireless setup assistance

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# ⭐ **Conclusion**

Even though the **Brother HL-L5100DN does not have built-in WiFi**, you can still complete the wireless setup easily using:

### ✔ WiFi Router Ethernet method

### ✔ Wireless Print Server

### ✔ PC Printer Sharing

### ✔ Windows/Mac Network Printing

This 3000-word guide provides every method step-by-step so you can print wirelessly from phones, PCs, laptops, and tablets.

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