HL-1211W
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Set up your Brother machine on a wireless network (Windows/macOS)
Download and install your Brother machine's software
Download the installer.
> Go to the Downloads section of this website and download the Full Driver & Software Package / Full Software Package .
Follow the installation instructions on the download page.
Select Wireless Network Connection (Wi-Fi) , and then click Next .
Follow the on-screen instructions.
You have completed the wireless network setup.
(macOS)
If you do not find Full Software Package , download Wireless Setup Wizard . Follow the installation instructions on the download page.
> Click here to download Wireless Setup Wizard in the Downloads section.
After setting up your Brother machine, download Printer Driver . Follow the installation instructions on the download page.
If you do not find Printer Driver , download Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store.
(macOS 15 or later)
If you cannot use Brother iPrint&Scan via network, make sure Brother iPrint&Scan has permission to access the local network.
System Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network > Brother iPrint&Scan
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