Brother Printer MFC 8710DW User Manual

Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide  
Version 0  
ENG  
Table of Contents  
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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  
network, the Group Owner (G/O) serves as an access point. See Group Owner (G/O) uu page 25.  
• 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  
Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/)) uu  
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  
Direct.  
Yes  
Does your mobile device support one push  
configuration for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ?  
Yes  
No  
One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct  
For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct uu page 5.  
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  
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PIN Method configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)  
Manual wireless configuration  
For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network uu page 9.  
For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network uu page 15.  
Note  
To use the Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by One push  
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  
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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  
Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/).  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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Configuration methods  
One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)  
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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  
Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/).  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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.  
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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 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  
device to the machine. Press OK. Follow the instructions and go to step i.  
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  
press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan. Go to step h.  
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  
instructions and then go to step i.  
Press b to input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine and then press OK. Follow the  
instructions and then go to step i.  
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  
Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/).  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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Configuration methods  
Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)  
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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.  
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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 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  
Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/).  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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Configuration methods  
Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network  
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If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network  
manually.  
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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 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  
Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/).  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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.  
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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 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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
device to the machine. Press OK. Follow the instructions and go to step j.  
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  
press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan. Go to step i.  
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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  
your mobile device. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.  
Press 2 to choose 2.Input PIN Codeto input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine  
and then press OK. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.  
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If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press Stop/Exit on your Brother machine. Go back to  
step a and try again.  
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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
to the machine. Press OK. Follow the instructions and go to step j.  
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  
press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan. Go to step i.  
i Do one of the following:  
Press Display PIN Codeto display the PIN on your machine and input the PIN to your mobile  
device. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.  
Press Input PIN Codeto input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine and then press  
OK. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.  
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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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Configuration methods  
Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network  
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If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network  
manually.  
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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  
If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.  
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Troubleshooting  
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3
Overview  
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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  
Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/).  
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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)  
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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  
.
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(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.  
For information on what the SSID name is, see SSID uu page 26.  
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?  
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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.  
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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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