HL-1210W
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Configure the Brother machine for a wireless network using automatic wireless mode (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ or AOSS™)
If you have a LAN access point/router supporting WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™ (Workstation One-Touch Secure System), you can easily connect your Brother machine to your wireless network as below.
To use WPS or AOSS™, your LAN access point/router must support WPS or AOSS™. Confirm your LAN access point/router has the WPS or AOSS™ symbol as shown below. For more details, refer to the instructions provided with your access point/router.
Configure the wireless settings:
LED Indication | Setting WLAN**1 | Connected | Connection fail | No Access Point*2 |
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*1The LED will blink in a pattern of ON for 0.9 seconds and then OFF for 0.3 seconds
Wireless setup is now complete.
Continue to the following steps to install the printer driver for network connection. Even if you have printed with USB connection, you need to install the printer driver for network connection.
Installing the driver for network:
NOTE: The screens may differ depending on the operating system being used and your Brother machine.
If there are any programs running, close them.
If you do not have the CD-ROM:
(Windows)
Go to the Downloads section of this website and download the Full Driver & Software Package. First, follow the installation instructions on the download page. Once the installation screen appears, follow the steps from STEP c for Windows users below.
(Macintosh)
Go to the Downloads section of this website and download the Full Software Package. First, follow the installation instructions on the download page. Once the installation screen appears, follow the steps from STEP c for macOS 10.7 - 10.14 users below.
If you do not find the Full Software Package, download the Printer Driver. Follow the installation instructions on the download page.
If you do not find the Printer Driver, download Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store.
For Windows users / For macOS 10.7 - 10.14 users
For Windows users:
For macOS 10.7 - 10.14 users: