Many users look for a dedicated "WIFI button" on their Brother printer to connect it wirelessly. However, the concept of a single, physical button specifically labeled "WIFI" or "WLAN" is not common on most Brother printer models. Instead, wireless setup and functions are typically accessed through the printer's control panel and its built-in menu system.
Accessing Wireless Settings via the Menu
According to the standard procedure for Brother printers, you will use the printer's operational buttons (like Menu, OK, and arrow keys) to navigate through the display menu to find the wireless (WLAN) settings.
Here's how you generally access the wireless setup menu on a Brother printer, based on the reference:
- Press the Menu button: This is usually a physical button on the printer's control panel.
- Navigate to Network: Use the Up or Down arrow keys on the printer's control panel to scroll through the menu options displayed on the printer's LCD screen. Keep pressing until you see "Network".
- Select Network: Once "Network" is highlighted or visible, press the OK button.
- Select WLAN: Within the Network menu, use the arrow keys again to find the "WLAN" option (which stands for Wireless Local Area Network).
- Press OK: Select "WLAN" by pressing the OK button.
- Select Setup Wizard: Look for and select the "Setup Wizard" option. This guides you through connecting the printer to your wireless network.
- Press OK: Select "Setup Wizard" by pressing the OK button.
- Enable WLAN (if prompted): If the printer asks "WLAN Enable?" or "Enable WLAN?", confirm or enable the wireless network function to proceed with the setup.
Once you have enabled WLAN and started the Setup Wizard, the printer will typically scan for available wireless networks. You will then select your network name (SSID) from the list and enter your network password using the printer's control panel.
Understanding Wireless Connection Options
While there isn't a dedicated "WIFI button," Brother printers offer different methods to connect wirelessly:
- Setup Wizard: As described above, this is a common method guiding you through selecting your network and entering the password.
- WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): Many Brother printers support WPS, allowing you to connect by pressing a WPS button on your router and then initiating the WPS connection on the printer via its menu (often found within the WLAN settings).
- Manual Setup: Allows you to manually enter the SSID and security details via the printer's control panel.
| Method | Description | How to Initiate (Typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Wizard | Guided process to find and connect to a network. | Menu -> Network -> WLAN -> Setup Wizard |
| WPS | Connects using buttons on printer/router. | Menu -> Network -> WLAN -> WPS (Push Button or PIN) |
| Manual | Manually enter network name and password. | Menu -> Network -> WLAN -> Manual Setup |
Connecting your Brother printer wirelessly allows you to print from multiple devices on your network, including computers, smartphones, and tablets, without needing a physical USB cable.
