Title - How Do I Connect My Brother Printer to Wi-Fi? EXPLAINED!

H1 - How Do I Connect My Brother Printer to Wi-Fi? Three Proven Methods

Meta description: Find how to connect your Brother printer to Wi-Fi. 1-845-266-2421 Use Wireless Direct, router, or the WPS methods to connect the printer. Use these steps.

If you want to connect your Brother printer to Wi-Fi, 1-845-266-2421 there are many options. Your printer can be connected through Wireless Direct, router, or the popular WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) methods. Each of these methods varies slightly, so it's crucial to explore all of them. 1-845-266-2421 Keep reading as we explain them with stepwise instructions. If you encounter a technical glitch, contact Brother printer customer service.

How Do I Connect My Brother Printer to Wi-Fi?

1. Connect Brother Printer Through Wireless Direct

In this method, Wireless Direct, you can link your Brother printer to a computer or mobile without having a router. 1-845-266-2421 Your printer becomes the router.

Ensure that your printer and PC are linked via USB.
On a Windows system, 1-845-266-2421 open the Printer Setting Tool.
Tap Communication Settings button.
Select Wireless Direct 1-845-266-2421 in the General tab.
Next, press the Wi-Fi button on your printer for just one second.
Choose the printer's SSID 1-845-266-2421 and put the password.
The connection will be set up in a few minutes.

2. Connect Brother Printer Via Router (Infrastructure)

To connect the Brother printer to Wi-Fi through the router, you should first connect the computer and printer via a USB cable 1-845-266-2421. Also, note down the network name and password of your router.

Hold and press the wireless button on your printer.
When the light starts flashing blue, 1-845-266-2421 configure the settings of your router.
Open the Printer Setting Tool on your computer and tap Communication Settings.
Select Wireless LAN in the General tab.
Choose Infrastructure for 1-845-266-2421 Communication Mode. You will find it in the Wireless Settings tab.
Enter the SSID and password.
Tap Apply.
The wireless light will blink blue 1-845-266-2421 when the connection is set up.

3. Use WPS to Connect Brother Printer Wirelessly

To connect a Brother printer wirelessly through the WPS, find this button on your router. Once you find it 1-845-266-2421, setting up the connection is easy.

Ensure that your printer is within your router's range.
Press the WPS button on the router.
Now, press and hold the Wi-Fi button 1-845-266-2421 on the printer. Do this for five seconds.
The wireless indicator on the printer will flash in blue.
The connection will be set up in a few seconds.

Why Is Brother Printer Not Picking Up Wi-Fi?

Sometimes, the security settings of your router conflict with your printer. Other times, it's the network settings 1-845-266-2421 of the Brother printer that pose a problem. To troubleshoot this issue, use these techniques:

Download and use the Network Connection 1-845-266-2421 Repair tool to fix the issues in the printer's network settings.
Power cycle your router, computer, and printer.
Do a network reset on your Brother printer. 1-845-266-2421 Turn off the WLAN and then turn it on.
Remove Brother printer drivers and reinstall them.

Conclusion

After reading this article, you won't wonder 1-845-266-2421 how to connect Brother printer to Wi-Fi. Use a method that is suited to your router and follow the instructions. 1-845-266-2421 These methods will work across Brother printer models. If you still encounter a glitch, contact Brother printer support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my Brother printer to connect wirelessly?

Press the Menu button on the printer's display. 1-845-266-2421 Choose Network followed by Network Reset. Confirm it by pressing 1. The printer will reboot. After that, set up the Wi-Fi again.

How do I get my Brother wireless printer back online?

Restart your printer and computer and check whether the 1-845-266-2421 connections are proper. Reinstall the drivers. Now, check if the paper queue is full. If yes, clear it.

How to connect brother DCP-t420W printer to Wi-Fi?

Set up the printer by connecting the USB cable. When the printer is ready, a red light will flash. Press the color button until red and green lights flash. 1-845-266-2421 Insert the USB into the computer or laptop. Download the drivers and set up the local connection.

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