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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)

Related Models:ADS‑4700W / ADS‑4900W

If your wireless access point/router supports WPS, you can use the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method to configure your wireless network settings.

The PIN Method is one of the connection methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance®. By submitting a PIN created by an Enrollee (your machine) to the Registrar (a device that manages the wireless LAN), you can set up the wireless network and security settings. For more information on how to access WPS mode, see the instructions provided with your wireless access point/router.

Type A
Connection when the wireless access point/router (1) doubles as the Registrar.
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Type B
Connection when another device (2), such as a computer, is used as the Registrar.
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  1. Press image [Settings]>[Network]>[WLAN(Wi-Fi)]>[WPS/PIN Code].
  2. When [Enable WLAN? Do you want to continue?] appears, press [Yes].
    The wireless setup wizard starts. To cancel, press [No].
  3. The LCD displays an eight-digit PIN and the machine starts searching for a wireless access point/router.
  4. Using a computer connected to the network, in your browser's address bar, type the IP address of the device you are using as the Registrar. (For example: http://192.168.1.2)
  5. Go to the WPS settings page and type the PIN, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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    • The Registrar is usually the wireless access point/router.
    • The settings page will differ depending on the brand of wireless access point/router. For more detailed information, see the instructions supplied with your wireless access point/router.
If using a Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 computer as a Registrar, complete the following steps:
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Windows 10

      Click image>Windows System>Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click Add a device.

    • Windows 8.1

      Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Devices and Printers>Add a device.

    • Windows 7

      Click image (Start)>Devices and Printers>Add a device.

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    • To use Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 computer as a Registrar, you must register it to your network in advance. For more detailed information, see the instructions supplied with your wireless access point/router.
    • If you use Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 as a Registrar, you can install the scanner driver after the wireless configuration by following the on-screen instructions. To install the full driver and software package, see the Quick Setup Guide.
  2. Select your machine and click Next.
  3. Type the PIN displayed on the machine's LCD, and then click Next.
  4. (Windows 7 only) Select your network, and then click Next.
  5. Click Close.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the LCD displays [Connected].
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your machine, go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com.
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