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Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the Push Button Method

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To use the Wi-Fi Direct network settings when using an Android™ device, install Brother Mobile Connect, select Wi-Fi Direct as the method for connecting to this product, and follow the on-screen directions.

When a machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message [Wi-Fi Direct connection request received.] appears on the LCD. Press image to connect.

  1. Press Settings.
  2. Press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [Network]. Press OK.
    2. Select the [Wi-Fi Direct] option. Press OK.
    3. If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct, do the following:
      1. Select [Group Owner]. Press OK.
      2. Select [On]. Press OK.
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      Depending on the device, if you connect with [Group Owner] set to [On], your mobile device may disconnect from the connected wireless network and automatically switch to mobile data. If necessary, reconnect to the original wireless network after use. If your device continues to automatically switch to the Wi-Fi Direct network, turn off the automatic connection setting to this machine on your mobile device.
    4. Select [Push Button]. Press OK.
  3. When the [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.] message appears, turn your mobile device's Wi-Fi Direct function on (for more information, see your mobile device's user's guide). Press image on your Brother machine.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • If your mobile device displays a list of machines with Wi-Fi Direct enabled, select your Brother machine.
    • If your Brother machine displays a list of mobile devices with Wi-Fi Direct enabled, select your mobile device and press OK. To search for available devices again, select [Rescan].
  5. When your wireless device connects successfully, the machine displays [Connected].

MFC-J4555DW

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To use the Wi-Fi Direct network settings when using an Android™ device, install Brother Mobile Connect, select Wi-Fi Direct as the method for connecting to this product, and follow the on-screen directions.

When the machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message [Wi-Fi Direct connection request received. Press [OK] to connect.] will appear on the LCD. Press [OK] to connect.

  1. Press image[Settings]>[Network]>[Wi-Fi Direct].
  2. If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct, press [Group Owner]>[On].
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    Depending on the device, if you connect with [Group Owner] set to [On], your mobile device may disconnect from the connected wireless network and automatically switch to mobile data. If necessary, reconnect to the original wireless network after use. If your device continues to automatically switch to the Wi-Fi Direct network, turn off the automatic connection setting to this machine on your mobile device.
  3. Press [Push Button].
  4. When the [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. Then Press [OK].] message appears, turn your mobile device's Wi-Fi Direct function on (for more information, see your mobile device's user's guide). Press [OK] on your Brother machine.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • If your mobile device displays a list of machines with Wi-Fi Direct enabled, select your Brother machine.
    • If your Brother machine displays a list of mobile devices with Wi-Fi Direct enabled, select your mobile device. To search for available devices again, press [Rescan].

When your mobile device connects successfully, the machine displays [Connected].

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