Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide
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Table of Contents
Benefits to the customer............................................................................................................................1
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For Windows Phone Devices ............................................................................................................2
One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct..........................................................................................5
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..............................................................6
One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct........................................................................................10
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)............................................................11
One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct........................................................................................16
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)............................................................17
Group Owner (G/O)...........................................................................................................................25
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Introduction
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Overview
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Wi-Fi Direct™ is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance . It allows you to
configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device, such as an
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Android™ device, Windows Phone device, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, without using an access point. Wi-Fi
Direct supports wireless network configuration using the one push or PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™). You can also configure a wireless network by manually setting a SSID and password. Your Brother
machine's Wi-Fi Direct feature supports WPA2™ security with AES encryption.
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1 Mobile device
2 Your Brother machine
Note
• If you enable the Wi-Fi Direct feature of your Brother machine, the wired and wireless interface of the
machine will be disabled.
• The Wi-Fi Direct supported device can become a Group Owner (G/O). When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct
• When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), your Brother machine supports one to one wireless
communication using Wi-Fi Direct.
Benefits to the customer
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When you want to print from your mobile device or scan to your mobile device, Wi-Fi Direct helps you
configure a temporary wireless network easily, by using the one push or PIN method of WPS. For information
on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Introduction
Hardware requirements
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Supported operating systems
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You must have a device running either Android™ 1.6 or greater, iOS 3.0 or greater or Windows Phone.
Downloading and installing Brother iPrint&Scan
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Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your mobile device,
without using a computer. Before you start configuring a wireless network using Wi-Fi Direct, we recommend
you download Brother iPrint&Scan. You can also download the manual for Brother iPrint&Scan from the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan.
Note
If your machine does not have a scanner, you cannot use the scan functions of Brother iPrint&Scan.
For Android™ Devices
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You can download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Android™ Market. To take advantage of all the
features supported by Brother iPrint&Scan, make sure you are using the latest version.
To download and install or uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, please refer to the user’s guide for your mobile
device.
For iOS Devices
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You can download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store. To take advantage of all the features
supported by Brother iPrint&Scan, make sure you are using the latest version.
To download and install or uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, please refer to the user’s guide for your mobile
device. A link to your mobile device’s user’s guide, which can be viewed on the Apple web site, can be found
in the Bookmarks folder of Safari by default.
For Windows® Phone Devices
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You can download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Windows Phone Marketplace. To take
advantage of all the features supported by Brother iPrint&Scan, make sure you are using the latest version.
To download and install or uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, please refer to the user’s guide for your mobile
device.
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Configuration methods
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Step by step chart for Wi-Fi Direct network configuration
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The following instructions will offer five methods for configuring your Brother machine in a wireless network
environment. Choose the method you prefer for your environment.
Check your mobile device for configuration.
Does your mobile device support Wi-Fi Direct?
Yes
No
Does your mobile device support one push
configuration for Wi-Fi Direct?
Does your mobile device support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) ?
Yes
No
No
See One push
See PIN Method
See Manual wireless
Yes
Does your mobile device support one push
configuration for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ?
Yes
No
See One push
See PIN Method
One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
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Configuration methods
PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct
For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct
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PIN Method configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
For MFC-8950DW(T), see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Manual wireless configuration
Note
To use the Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by One push
configuration using Wi-Fi Direct or by PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct, the device you use to
configure Wi-Fi Direct must be running Android 4.0 or greater.
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Configuration methods
Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for
HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)
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The Wi-Fi Direct network settings are configured from the control panel of the machine.
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One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
2
If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these
instructions.
a Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Push Button.
Press OK.
d When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
e When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel
is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
f Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.is displayed.
Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Back.
g Do one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), your mobile device will try to connect to the
machine directly.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device
names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose the mobile device you want to connect to and
press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan.
h If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device,
you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the
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Configuration methods
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
2
If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct
network by following these instructions.
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a Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Group Ownerand then press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Push Button.
Press OK.
f When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
g When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel
is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.is displayed, activate your
mobile device's WPS one push configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for
instructions) and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Back.
i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device,
you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the
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Configuration methods
Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct
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If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by
following these instructions.
2
a Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose PIN Code.
Press OK.
d When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
e When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel
is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
f Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.is displayed. Press OK on your
machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Back.
g Do one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will wait for a connection request
from your mobile device. When Input PIN Codeappears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile
If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, input the PIN to your mobile device.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device
names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose a mobile device you want to connect to and
h Do one of the following:
Press a to display the PIN on your machine and input the PIN to your mobile device. Follow the
Press b to input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine and then press OK. Follow the
If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press Cancel on your Brother machine. Go back to step
a and try again.
i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device,
you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the
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Configuration methods
Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
2
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can configure a Wi-Fi
Direct network by following these instructions.
2
a Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Group Ownerand then press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
e Press a or b to choose PIN Code.
Press OK.
f When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
g When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel
is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.is displayed, activate your
mobile device's WPS PIN configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions)
and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Back.
i The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When Input PIN Code
appears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine.
Press OK.
j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device,
you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the
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Configuration methods
Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network
2
If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network
manually.
2
a Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Manual.
Press OK.
d When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
e When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel
is displayed, press a to accept.
To cancel, press b.
f The machine will show the SSID name and Password for 2 minutes. Go to the wireless network settings
page of your mobile device and input the SSID name and password.
g If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device,
you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the
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Configuration methods
Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for MFC-8710DW
and MFC-8910DW
2
The Wi-Fi Direct network settings are configured from the control panel of the machine.
2
One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
2
If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these
instructions.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Push Button.
Press OK.
e When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
To cancel, press a or b to choose Offand then press OK.
f When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press 1 to accept.
To cancel, press 2.
g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.is displayed.
Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Clear.
h Do one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), your mobile device will try to connect to the
machine directly.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device
names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose the mobile device you want to connect to and
press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan.
i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
2
If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct
network by following these instructions.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Group Ownerand then press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
f Press a or b to choose Push Button.
Press OK.
g When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
To cancel, press a or b to choose Offand then press OK.
h When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press 1 to accept.
To cancel, press 2.
i When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.is displayed, activate your mobile device's
WPS one push configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then
press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Clear.
j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct
2
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by
following these instructions.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose PIN Code.
Press OK.
e When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
To cancel, press a or b to choose Offand then press OK.
f When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press 1 to accept.
To cancel, press 2.
g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.is displayed. Press OK on your machine. This will
start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Clear.
h Do one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will wait for a connection request
from your mobile device. When Input PIN Codeappears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile
If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, input the PIN to your mobile device.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device
names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose a mobile device you want to connect to and
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Configuration methods
i Do one of the following:
Press 1 to choose 1.Display PIN Codeto display the PIN on your machine and input the PIN to
Press 2 to choose 2.Input PIN Codeto input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine
2
If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press Stop/Exit on your Brother machine. Go back to
j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
2
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can configure a Wi-Fi
Direct network by following these instructions.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Group Ownerand then press OK.
e Press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
f Press a or b to choose PIN Code.
Press OK.
g When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
To cancel, press a or b to choose Offand then press OK.
h When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press 1 to accept.
To cancel, press 2.
i When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.is displayed, activate your mobile device's
WPS PIN configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then press
OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Clear.
j The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When Input PIN Code
appears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine.
Press OK.
k If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network
2
If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network
manually.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Manual.
Press OK.
e When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press a or b to choose Onand then press OK.
To cancel, press a or b to choose Offand then press OK.
f When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press 1 to accept.
To cancel, press 2.
g The machine will show the SSID name and Password for 2 minutes. Go to the wireless network settings
page of your mobile device and input the SSID name and password.
h If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for
MFC-8950DW(T)
2
The Wi-Fi Direct network settings are configured from the control panel of the machine.
2
One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
2
If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these
instructions.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
d Press a or b to choose Push Button.
e When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press Onto accept.
To cancel, press Off.
f When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press OKto accept.
To cancel, press Cancel.
g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK.is displayed.
Press OKon your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
h Do one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), your mobile device will try to connect to the
machine directly.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device
names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose the mobile device you want to connect to and
press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan.
i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
2
If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct
network by following these instructions.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
d Press a or b to choose Group Ownerand then press On.
e Press a or b to choose Push Button.
f When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press Onto accept.
To cancel, press Off.
g When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press OKto accept.
To cancel, press Cancel.
h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK.is displayed, activate
your mobile device's WPS one push configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for
instructions) and then press OKon your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct
2
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by
following these instructions.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
d Press a or b to choose PIN Code.
e When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press Onto accept.
To cancel, press Off.
f When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press OKto accept.
To cancel, press Cancel.
g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK.is displayed. Press OKon your
machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
h Do one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will wait for a connection request
from your mobile device. When PIN Codeappears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device
If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, input the PIN to your mobile device.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device
names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose a mobile device you want to connect to and
i Do one of the following:
Press Display PIN Codeto display the PIN on your machine and input the PIN to your mobile
Press Input PIN Codeto input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine and then press
If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press
and try again.
on your Brother machine. Go back to step d
j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
2
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can configure a Wi-Fi
Direct network by following these instructions.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
d Press a or b to choose Group Ownerand then press On.
e Press a or b to choose PIN Code.
f When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press Onto accept.
To cancel, press Off.
g When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press OKto accept.
To cancel, press Cancel.
h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK.is displayed, activate
your mobile device's WPS PIN configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for
instructions) and then press OKon your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press Stop/Exit.
i The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When PIN Codeappears, input
the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine.
Press OK.
j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Configuration methods
Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network
2
If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network
manually.
2
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose Network.
c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.
d Press a or b to choose Manual.
e When Wi-Fi Direct On?is displayed, press Onto accept.
To cancel, press Off.
f When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue?is displayed,
press OKto accept.
To cancel, press Cancel.
g The machine will show the SSID name and Password for 2 minutes. Go to the wireless network settings
page of your mobile device and input the SSID name and password.
h If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.
You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device
or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center
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Troubleshooting
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3
Overview
3
This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the Brother
machine. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother
3
For additional information, please go to the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/) and
click Manuals on your model page to download other manuals.
Identifying your problem
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Make sure that the following items are configured before reading this chapter.
First check the following:
The power cord is connected correctly and the Brother machine is turned on.
All protective packaging has been removed from the machine.
The toner cartridges and drum unit are installed correctly.
The front and back covers are fully closed.
Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray.
Go to the page for your solution from the lists below
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Error messages when using the Wi-Fi Direct control panel menu.
I cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct network setup configuration.
I want to check my network devices are working correctly.
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Troubleshooting
Error messages when configuring Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel menu
Error Message
Cause
Action
(For HL-5470DW(T)
and HL-6180DW(T))
The Brother machine and your mobile
device cannot communicate during the
configuration.
Move the mobile device closer to your
Brother machine.
Connection Fail
Move your Brother machine and the
mobile device to an obstruction-free
area.
(For MFC-8710DW and
MFC-8910DW)
3
If you are using the PIN Method of WPS,
make sure you have input the correct
PIN code.
Connection Fail
(For MFC-8950DW(T))
Connection Fail
(For HL-5470DW(T)
and HL-6180DW(T))
Other devices are trying to connect to the
Wi-Fi Direct network at the same time.
Make sure there are no other devices trying
to connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network and
then try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct
settings again.
Connection Error
(For MFC-8710DW and
MFC-8910DW)
Connection Error
(For MFC-8950DW(T))
Connection Error
(For HL-5470DW(T)
and HL-6180DW(T))
The Brother machine cannot find your
mobile device.
Make sure your machine and mobile
device are in the Wi-Fi Direct mode.
No Device
Move the mobile device closer to your
Brother machine.
(For MFC-8710DW and
MFC-8910DW)
Move your Brother machine and the
mobile device to an obstruction-free
area.
No Device
(For MFC-8950DW(T))
No Device
If you are manually configuring the Wi-Fi
Direct network, make sure you have
entered the correct password.
If your mobile device has a configuration
page for how to obtain an IP address,
make sure the IP address of your mobile
device has been configured via DHCP.
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Troubleshooting
Error messages when configuring Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel menu (continued)
Error Message
Cause
Another mobile device is already connected After the current connection between your
to the Wi-Fi Direct network when the Brother machine and another mobile device
Action
(For HL-5470DW(T)
and HL-6180DW(T))
Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner). has shut down, try and configure the Wi-Fi
Direct settings again. You can confirm the
connection status by printing the Network
Configuration Report uu Network User's
Guide: Printing the Network Configuration
Report.
Cannot Connect
A device is
already connected
.
3
(For MFC-8710DW and
MFC-8910DW)
A device is
alreadyconnected.
Press OK
(For MFC-8950DW(T))
A device is
already connected.
Press OK.
I cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct network setup configuration.
Question
Solution
Are your security settings
(SSID/password) correct?
Reconfirm the SSID and password.
If you are using your machine as a G/O (Group Owner) in manual configuration,
the SSID and password are displayed on the machine's control panel during the
configuration procedure.
If you are using your mobile device as a G/O (Group Owner) in manual
configuration, the SSID and password are displayed on the mobile device's
screen during the configuration procedure.
Is your Brother machine
placed too far from your
mobile device?
Move your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 meter) from the mobile device
when you configure the Wi-Fi Direct network settings.
Are there any obstructions
(walls or furniture, for
example) between your
machine and the mobile
device?
Move your Brother machine to an obstruction-free area.
Is there a wireless computer, Move other devices away from the Brother machine or the mobile device.
Bluetooth supported device,
microwave oven or digital
cordless phone near the
Brother machine or the mobile
device?
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Troubleshooting
I cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct network setup configuration. (continued)
Question
Solution
I have checked and tried all of Turn your Brother machine Off and back On. Then try and configure the Wi-Fi
the above, but still cannot
complete the Wi-Fi Direct
configuration. Is there
Direct settings again.
If you are using your Brother machine as a client, confirm how many devices
are allowed in the current Wi-Fi Direct network and then check how many
devices are connected.
anything else I can do?
3
I want to check my network devices are working correctly.
Question Solution
Are your Brother machine and Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in First check the following:
mobile device turned on?
Where can I find my Brother
machine's network settings,
such as IP address?
Print the Network Configuration Report uu Network User's Guide: Printing the
Network Configuration Report.
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Glossary
4
4
Wi-Fi Direct network terms
4
Group Owner (G/O)
4
If you set Group Owner to On, your Brother machine serves as an access point when you configure a Wi-Fi
Direct network. The G/O assigns a SSID name, password and IP address for the Wi-Fi Direct network. The
default setting is Off.
4
Device Information
4
Device Name
4
You can check the device name of the machine in the Wi-Fi Direct network environment. The device name
will be shown as HL-xxxx** or MFC-xxxx** (where xxxx is your model name and ** is the character string
assigned by your Brother machine).
SSID
4
This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network SSID name. The display shows up to 32 characters of the
SSID name.
IP Address
4
This field displays the current IP address of the machine assigned by the G/O.
Status Information
4
Status
4
This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network status. When your machine is a G/O, the machine shows
G/O Active(**)(where ** shows the number of devices). When your machine is a client, the machine
shows Client Active. If you see Off, your machine's Wi-Fi Direct interface is disabled.
Signal
4
4
4
This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network signal strength.
Channel (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T))
This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network channel.
Speed (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T))
This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network speed.
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Glossary
I/F Enable
4
If you want to use the Wi-Fi Direct network connection, set I/F Enableto On.
Network terms and concepts
4
Network terms
4
WPA2-PSK
4
Enables a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared key (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), which enables the Brother
wireless machine to associate with access points using TKIP for WPA-PSK or AES for WPA-PSK and
WPA2-PSK (WPA-Personal).
AES
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) provides stronger data protection by using a symmetric-key
encryption.
WPA2 with AES
Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
SSID
Each wireless network has its own unique network name and it is technically referred to as the SSID. The
SSID is a 32-byte or less value and is assigned to the access point. The wireless network devices you
want to associate to the wireless network should match the access point. The access point and wireless
network devices regularly send wireless packets (referred to as beacons) which have the SSID
information. When your wireless network device receives a beacon, you can identify wireless networks
that are close enough to connect to.
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