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For wireless network users

Connect your wireless printer and wireless network together: install 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 photos or 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.

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. If your wireless router/access point supports 
SecureEasySetup™ follow the steps 

Using the SecureEasySetup™ software to configure your printer 

for a wireless network

on page 26. If your wireless router/access point does not support 

SecureEasySetup™ follow the steps 

Configuration in Infrastructure mode, using a wireless 

computer

on page 34 or 

Configuration in Infrastructure mode, using a network cable 

temporarily

on page 49. 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 

Documentation

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HTML documents

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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.

• 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.

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an access point only.

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Wired computer connected to the access point

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