SETUP BROTHER PRINTER OVER WIFI

Nowadays, as every printer is coming with an in-built wireless feature, we can connect the printer to any wireless network. This wireless feature gives us the flexibility to print from any devices that support wireless network connectivity. You can use the default applications of your smartphones to perform all the functions with the Brother printer. Various third-party applications such as AirPrint and Mopria can also be used for establishing a connection with the printer. You can also install the official Brother application on your computer to perform all the operations wirelessly. Here we will be discussing how to setup Brother printer over WiFi.

INITIAL PROCEEDINGS:

• Before setting up your Brother printer over a wireless network, you must have the required credentials such as Wireless Network Name (SSID or ESSID) and Wireless Network Key (Password or Security key or Encryption key).
• Most of the wireless routers or gateways have a label attached on them specifying the default credentials.
• If the credentials are not there, check the documentation that came with your router.
• If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has installed the wireless router or gateway, they might have left a setup sheet for you, which may have the required credentials.
• Brother has developed a utility named “Wireless Setup Helper” that will assist you in locating your computer's security settings.
• If you still have doubts regarding the same and need any assistance, you can contact us. Make sure you have your SSID and Network key with you, as you cannot continue the wireless setup without it.

• After successful connection, your printer’s LCD screen will display Connected, and the printer will print a wireless connection report.
• If your printer is unable to connect to the wireless network, then it will print a wireless connection report stating connection: xx.
• Now we have seen initial procedures for How to setup brother printer over Wifi.

DRIVER INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS:

• The computer will automatically detect your Operating System, or you can choose it manually. Select your Operating system version and click the OK button.

• A new window opens up and you can choose the appropriate drivers by agreeing to the EULA. Click on the Download button.
• After the downloading process gets over, you can install the driver on your computer.

• You can also install the driver using the CD-ROM, which is included in the Brother printer's box.
• While installing the printer driver, ensure to choose the wireless option as the connection type and complete the Brother printer setup.

DRIVER INSTALLATION ON MAC:

• The procedure for downloading the driver for your Mac is similar to that of Windows.
• Open the default browser and go to the official Brother website.
• On the official page, choose your country as it is necessary to perform further steps.
• Click on the Downloads section, enter your printer's model name, and click the search button.
• Your computer will automatically detect your Mac OS. If not, you can select it manually.
• Select your OS version from the given options and click the OK button.
• You can download the driver and install the same on your computer by following the on-screen instructions.
• Follow all the steps given above for How to setup Brother printer over WiFi network