Setting your Brother printer to automatic wireless mode, often using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) method, simplifies connecting your printer to your home network without needing to enter network passwords directly on the printer.
Here's how you can typically set up your Brother printer for automatic wireless connection based on the provided information:
Using WPS / AOSS for Automatic Wireless Setup
The WPS / AOSS method is a common way to automatically connect your printer to a compatible wireless router.
Steps to Connect Automatically:
- Access Printer Settings: On your Brother printer's control panel, navigate through the menus to find the Network settings.
- Select WLAN: Within the Network settings, choose the WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) option.
- Initiate Automatic Setup: From the WLAN options, select WPS / AOSS. This prepares the printer to connect automatically.
- Activate WPS on Router: Within two minutes of selecting WPS / AOSS on your printer, press the WPS button on your wireless router. The location of this button varies by router model (often on the back or side).
- Confirm Connection: Your printer and router will attempt to establish a connection. If successful, a confirmation printout should be generated by your printer, indicating a successful connection.
What is WPS / AOSS?
- WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): A standard that simplifies the process of connecting devices to a wireless network. By pressing buttons on the router and device, they can securely exchange network credentials automatically.
- AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System): A similar one-touch wireless connection system developed by Buffalo Inc. Brother printers often support both standards.
Both methods aim to provide an automatic, password-free way to join a wireless network, fitting the description of "automatic wireless mode."
Remember that your wireless router must support WPS or AOSS for this method to work. If your router does not have a WPS button or you prefer a manual setup, you would typically need to enter your wireless network name (SSID) and password directly on the printer via its control panel.
