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For wireless network users

Connecting your wireless printer and wireless network together and 

installing the printer driver in infrastructure mode

First you must configure the wireless network settings of your printer to communicate with your network access 
point (router). After the printer is configured to communicate with your access point (router) computers on your 
network will have access to the printer. To use the printer from these computers, you will need to install the printer 
driver. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process.

To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother printer as close to the 
network access point (router) as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two 
devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.

Due to these factors, wireless may not be the best method of connection for all types of documents and 
applications. If you are printing large files, such as multi-page documents with mixed text and large graphics, you 
may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed.

Although Brother HL-2170W can be used in a both wired and wireless network, only one of the connection 
methods can be used at a time.

Important

The following instructions will offer two methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless 
network environment. Both methods are for infrastructure mode, using a wireless router or access 
point that uses DHCP to assign IP addresses. Choose your setup method from the next page and follow 
the instructions. To set up your machine in any other wireless environment you can find instructions 
in the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.

You can view the Network User’s Guide by following the instructions below.
1 Turn on your computer. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2 Choose your printer model and the language. The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
3 Click the 

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Note

• If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommend that you contact your system 

administrator prior to installation. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this 
installation.

• If you are using Personal Firewall software (e.g. Windows Firewall), disable it. Once you are sure that you can 

print, restart your Personal Firewall software.

Infrastructure Mode

1 Access Point
2 Wireless Network printer (your machine)
3 Wireless capable computer connected to the access point
4 Wired computer connected to the access point

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