If you are unable to connect the brother printer to a wireless network, it can be due to various reasons. Check if the printer is connected to the wireless network in infrastructure mode. If yes, we have explained various methods to connect the printer.
Steps to fix the brother printer not connecting to wifi
- Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup to configure the printer.
- Try to configure the printer to a network manually.
- Reset your printer and system to fix the issue.
- Download and install the Network Connection Repair Tool t fix it.
- Verify the wireless status on the WLAN report.
- Download and install the printer driver on your system.
- Change the router setting on the router to fix the issue.
- Check if the printer manual IP address is similar to that on the report page.
Solutions to resolve the brother printer not connecting to wifi
- Switch on your printer and system with the help of the Power buttons. Check if the brother printer is connected to the wireless network in Infrastructure. During this mode, the devices communicate with each other using an access point.
- Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup to establish the connection to the wireless network. Verify if the router supports WPS connection. Keep the printer within the range of the router. Press the All Settings option on the printer’s control panel.
- Select the Network tab. Click WLAN. Press yes if the switch Network Interface to Wireless settings displays on the screen. Check if the Wireless Setup Wizard option displays. Press OK when the display shows Start WPS on your wireless access point and press OK.
- Press the WPS button on the wireless router. The printer automatically detects the wireless access point. If the wireless device is connected successfully, the LCD displays connected. The printer prints a wireless status report. If the connection is not established, find the error code on the report.
- Use the Power button to turn on the printer. Insert the CD into the disc drive. Wait until the installation screen will appear automatically. Read through the instructions mentioned on the screen to Click Yes.
- Select the Wireless Network Connection option. Select Next. If the firewall screen displays, select the Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and proceed with the installation. Select Next. Verify if the Brother printer displays on the list screen.
- If the printer name is not available from the list, select the Wireless Setup option to configure the wireless settings. Select the printer name from the list. Select Next. Use the instructions mentioned on the screen to install the printer. Change the USB to the wireless connection if required.