# 1-866-203-7571 How to Do Brother HL L8360cdw Wireless Setup?

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Setting up your **Brother HL-L8360CDW** printer for wireless printing is one of the best ways to improve efficiency, eliminate cable clutter, and enjoy seamless printing from laptops, smartphones, and tablets connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The HL-L8360CDW is a powerful business-class color laser printer designed to support high-volume environments with exceptional print quality and modern connectivity options—especially its advanced Wi-Fi setup features.

Whether you are connecting your Brother HL-L8360CDW printer to Wi-Fi for the first time, reconnecting to a new router, or troubleshooting a failed wireless connection, this guide will walk you through everything in an easy-to-understand manner.

This **3000-word full-length tutorial** will cover:

* What you need before starting wireless setup
* Wi-Fi setup using Control Panel (recommended)
* Wi-Fi setup using WPS (One-Touch Method)
* Wireless setup using the Brother Mobile App
* Wireless setup from a Windows PC
* Wireless setup from a Mac
* Installing wireless drivers (Windows & Mac)
* Fixing common Brother HL-L8360CDW Wi-Fi setup problems
* Advanced network configuration
* Tips to maintain a strong wireless connection
* When to call support: **1-866-203-7571**

Let’s begin.

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# **1. Introduction: Why Wireless Setup Matters**

Wireless printing has become the standard for home offices, small businesses, and corporate environments. With wireless connectivity, the Brother HL-L8360CDW allows you to:

* Print from anywhere within your network
* Print from mobile devices (iOS, Android, Chromebook)
* Share the printer with multiple users easily
* Reduce cable clutter
* Support cloud printing services
* Enable advanced security features

But to enjoy these benefits, your printer must be properly connected to Wi-Fi.

The good news? Brother has made the HL-L8360CDW extremely user-friendly. Still, Wi-Fi setup can fail if key steps are skipped. This guide ensures nothing is missed.

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# **2. What You Need Before Starting the Wireless Setup**

Before setting up Wi-Fi on the HL-L8360CDW, confirm you have:

### ✔ **A Working Wi-Fi Network**

* 2.4 GHz networks are more stable for printers
* 5 GHz may work in some setups but is not recommended
* Ensure Wi-Fi is ON

### ✔ **Your Wi-Fi Name (SSID)**

Example:

* HomeWiFi
* Office_Network_24G
* TP-Link_1234

### ✔ **Your Wi-Fi Password**

This is required to connect the printer.

### ✔ **Your Router’s Proximity**

The printer should be close enough to the router.

### ✔ **The Brother HL-L8360CDW Control Panel Access**

You will navigate settings on the touchscreen.

### ✔ **Printer Drivers (optional but recommended)**

You can download from:
**support.brother.com**
—or use the CD included with the printer.

If you need help or cannot find your Wi-Fi password, call **1-866-203-7571**.

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# **3. Methods to Connect Brother HL-L8360CDW to Wi-Fi**

There are multiple ways to set up wireless connectivity:

### **Method 1 — Wi-Fi Setup using Control Panel (Most Popular)**

### **Method 2 — WPS One-Touch Setup (Fastest)**

### **Method 3 — Wireless Setup Using Brother Mobile App**

### **Method 4 — Wireless Setup During Driver Installation (Windows)**

### **Method 5 — Wireless Setup from System Preferences (Mac)**

Let's go step-by-step.

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# **4. Method 1: Wireless Setup Using Control Panel (Recommended)**

This is the standard and most reliable way to connect the Brother HL-L8360CDW to Wi-Fi.

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## **Step-by-Step Control Panel Wireless Setup**

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

* Press the **Power** button
* Wait until the machine is fully ready

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### **Step 2: Tap the *Menu* Button**

The touchscreen panel will display multiple menus.

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### **Step 3: Navigate to Network Settings**

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

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### **Step 4: Enable WLAN**

When prompted:

> “Enable WLAN?”
> Select: **Yes**

The printer will now search for nearby Wi-Fi networks.

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### **Step 5: Choose Your Wi-Fi Network (SSID)**

You will see a list of all available networks.

Select your home or office Wi-Fi.

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### **Step 6: Enter Your Wi-Fi Password**

Using the touchscreen keyboard:

* Enter the password exactly
* Make sure uppercase/lowercase is correct
* Double-check special characters

Press **OK** when done.

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### **Step 7: Wait for Wireless Connection Confirmation**

The printer will display:

> “Connected”
> “WLAN Report: OK”

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

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### **Step 8: Print Network Configuration Page (Optional)**

Go to:

**Menu → Print Reports → Network Configuration**

This confirms the IP address and wireless status.

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**Your Brother HL-L8360CDW is now fully connected to Wi-Fi!**

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# **5. Method 2: Wi-Fi Setup Using WPS (One-Touch Setup)**

If your router supports WPS, you can connect the printer in seconds.

### **What is WPS?**

WPS stands for **Wi-Fi Protected Setup**—a very fast way to connect devices without typing passwords.

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## **Step-by-Step WPS Setup**

### **Step 1: Locate the WPS Button on Your Router**

It may be labeled as:

* WPS
* Wi-Fi Protected Setup
* A symbol with two arrows

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### **Step 2: On the Printer**

Open:

**Menu → Network → WLAN → WPS w/ PIN or WPS Push Button**

Choose **WPS Push Button**.

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

Hold for **3–5 seconds**.

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### **Step 4: Printer Automatically Connects**

Within 30 seconds, it should show:

> “Connected — WPS Successful”

If WPS fails, try moving the printer closer to the router.

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# **6. Method 3: Wireless Setup Using Brother Mobile App**

If you prefer mobile setup, use:

### ✔ Brother iPrint&Scan App

Available for Android and iOS.

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## **Step-by-Step Mobile Wireless Setup**

### **Step 1: Download the App**

From Play Store or App Store.

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### **Step 2: Open the App → Add a Device**

Tap **Set up a new printer**.

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### **Step 3: Select “Wi-Fi Setup”**

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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### **Step 4: Connect to Printer’s Temporary Wi-Fi**

Your printer broadcasts a temporary setup network.

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### **Step 5: Transfer Home Wi-Fi Credentials**

The app sends your Wi-Fi name & password to the printer.

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

Wait for a confirmation message.

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# **7. Method 4: Wireless Setup on Windows During Driver Installation**

If you haven't installed the printer driver yet, you can use the software to guide you.

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## **Steps to Connect HL-L8360CDW to Wi-Fi from Windows**

### **Step 1: Download Drivers**

Go to:

**support.brother.com**

Download the *Full Driver & Software Package*.

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### **Step 2: Run the Installer**

Choose:

✔ **Wireless Network Connection**

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### **Step 3: The Installer Detects the Printer**

If the printer is not yet connected to Wi-Fi, the setup wizard will help connect it.

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### **Step 4: Enter Wi-Fi Credentials**

Type your network name and password when prompted.

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### **Step 5: Finish Installation**

Your printer will appear in:

**Settings → Bluetooth & Devices → Printers**

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# **8. Method 5: Wireless Setup on macOS**

Mac users can also complete setup easily.

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## **Steps to Connect HL-L8360CDW to Wi-Fi from Mac**

### **Step 1: Download Mac Drivers**

Visit **support.brother.com**.

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### **Step 2: Open “System Preferences” → Printers & Scanners**

Click **+** to add a new printer.

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### **Step 3: Choose Your Brother HL-L8360CDW (Wi-Fi)**

Make sure it shows a wireless icon.

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### **Step 4: Install the Driver If Needed**

macOS may download it automatically.

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# **9. How to Install Brother HL-L8360CDW Wireless Drivers**

Whether you use Windows or Mac, correct drivers are essential.

### **Windows Steps:**

1. Go to support page
2. Download full driver package
3. Run installer
4. Choose wireless connection
5. Test print

### **macOS Steps:**

1. Add printer from System Preferences
2. macOS installs driver automatically
3. Print test page

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# **10. Fixing Brother HL-L8360CDW Wireless Setup Problems**

Here are the most common Wi-Fi setup errors and solutions.

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## **Problem 1: Printer Cannot Find Wi-Fi Network**

### ✔ Solutions:

* Move printer closer to router
* Restart router
* Make sure router’s SSID is not hidden
* Use 2.4 GHz band

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## **Problem 2: Incorrect Wi-Fi Password**

### ✔ Solutions:

* Double-check uppercase/lowercase
* Re-enter password
* Avoid special characters if possible

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## **Problem 3: WLAN Report Shows “Connection Failed”**

### ✔ Solutions:

* Restart both router and printer
* Reset printer network settings
* Try WPS method

To reset network settings:

**Menu → Network → Network Reset**

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## **Problem 4: Printer Connected But Computer Does Not See It**

### ✔ Solutions:

* Ensure both devices are on same Wi-Fi
* Reinstall the driver
* Assign a manual IP address

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## **Problem 5: Wi-Fi Drops Frequently**

### ✔ Solutions:

* Reduce distance from router
* Change router channel (1, 6, or 11)
* Disable MAC Filtering on router

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# **11. Advanced Wi-Fi Setup (Optional)**

Tech-savvy users can configure:

### ✔ Static IP address

### ✔ DNS settings

### ✔ Proxy configuration

### ✔ Wireless security types (WPA2, WPA3)

Go to:

**Menu → Network → WLAN → TCP/IP**

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# **12. Tips to Maintain a Strong Wireless Connection**

* Keep printer within 10–20 feet of router
* Avoid walls, metal cabinets, microwaves
* Update router firmware
* Update printer firmware
* Restart printer weekly
* Do not switch router SSID often
* Use a strong password
* Avoid guest networks

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# **13. Frequently Asked Questions About Brother HL-L8360CDW Wireless Setup**

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### **Q1. Can I connect the HL-L8360CDW to both Wi-Fi and Ethernet?**

Yes, but only one active mode is recommended.

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### **Q2. Should I use WPS or Control Panel setup?**

Control Panel method is more stable.

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### **Q3. Do I need drivers for wireless printing?**

Yes, for Windows and Mac.

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### **Q4. Can I print from iPhone or Android?**

Yes—use the Brother Mobile App.

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# **14. When Should You Call Support? — 1-866-203-7571**

Call professional support if:

* Wi-Fi setup fails repeatedly
* Printer does not detect your router
* Password is correct but errors persist
* You changed internet service providers
* Printer keeps going offline
* You need remote guided setup

Experts at **1-866-203-7571** can walk you through the entire process.

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# **Conclusion**

Setting up the **Brother HL-L8360CDW** on Wi-Fi is simple when you follow the correct steps. Whether you choose the Control Panel method, WPS, mobile app setup, or installation via PC/Mac, this guide gives you all the tools to complete the process confidently.

With the printer properly connected, you can enjoy:

* Wireless printing from any device
* Faster print jobs
* Fewer network issues
* Reliable performance
* A clutter-free workspace

If you ever face difficulties or want expert help, call the professional printer support team at:

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