I bought the Brother MFC-B7810DWB duplex printer for my office today. Now i am trying to setting it up but having time. Specially with the wifi. I don't know how to enable the wireless feature on this machine. If anyone knows about it. please help me. Thank you for advance.
turning on the wifi on the brother machine is very simple. you can easily do it by following the instructions given below.
- First of all, you need to power on the brother machine.
- Press the menu/ Home button.
- Go to the Network and click ok.
- Click on the WIFI/ Wireless option.
- Now turn on the wifi.
Once you will turn on the wifi, you can go to the WLAN setup and connect your printer to the wireless network.
Here are the steps to turn on the wifi on your brother printer. you can easily do it by following the instructions given below.
- First of all, you need to turn on the brother mfc printer and wait until you will see a home screen.
- Press the menu button and go to the Network option.
- Now Select WLAN option.
- Look for WLAN Enable or wireless/ Wifi ON/Off option.
- Select on option and then click on the ok button.
That's it! you have turned on the wifi now. you may now try to connect the brother printer to the wireless network. in case, if you have trouble , please visit: https://askprob.com/community/brother/why-does-my-brother-printer-wont-connect-to-wireless-network/
If your Brother printer is not connecting to Wi-Fi, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Here's a guide to help you get it working:
- Check the Wi-Fi Network
- Please make sure that your Wi-Fi network is working correctly. Also, other devices (like your phone or laptop) can connect to it without any issues.
- Verify that your printer is within range of your router. If it's too far away, the printer might struggle to connect.
- Restart Devices
- Restart the Printer: Turn off your printer, wait for about 30 seconds, and then turn it back on.
- Restart the Router: Power cycle your router by unplugging it for about 10-15 seconds and then plugging it back in.
- Restart Your Computer: Sometimes restarting your PC or laptop can help establish the connection.
- Ensure Correct Network Settings
- Double-check that your printer is attempting to connect to the correct Wi-Fi network (SSID).
- Make sure you're using the correct Wi-Fi password (case-sensitive).
- If you're using a dual-band router (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), ensure the printer is connecting to the 2.4 GHz network. Most printers have trouble connecting to the 5 GHz network.
- Use the Printer's Control Panel to Connect
- Most Brother printers allow you to connect to Wi-Fi directly via the control panel. Here's how you can do that:
For Most Brother Printers:
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- Press the "Menu" button on the printer's control panel.
- Use the arrow keys to go to Network and press "OK."
- Select WLAN (or "Wireless") and press "OK."
- Choose Setup Wizard and press "OK."
- Your printer will scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
- Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted (note that passwords are case-sensitive).
- Confirm the settings and wait for the printer to connect.
- Check Printer's IP Address
- Sometimes the printer may be connected to the network but has an issue with obtaining an IP address. You can print a network configuration page (usually by selecting "Print Network Configuration" from the printer's menu) to check if the printer has been assigned an IP address.
- Reinstall or Update Printer Drivers
- On your computer, make sure you have the latest Brother printer drivers installed. Go to the Brother support website to download and install the latest drivers for your specific model.
- If your printer is already installed, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer.
- During the reinstallation, choose the option to connect the printer via Wi-Fi.
- Reset Network Settings on the Printer
- If you're still having trouble, you can reset the printer's network settings to default. Here's how:
For Brother Printers (General Method):
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- Go to the Menu on the printer.
- Navigate to Network > WLAN > Reset or Reset Network.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the reset.
- After resetting, try reconnecting to Wi-Fi by following the steps in point #4.
- Check for Firmware Updates
- Check if there are any firmware updates available for your printer. Sometimes a software update can resolve connectivity issues.
- Visit the Brother support website and search for firmware updates specific to your printer model.
- Enable these settings:
- Ensure your router is not blocking the printer's connection. Some routers have security features like MAC address filtering, firewalls, or access control lists (ACLs) that could be preventing the printer from connecting.
- Disable any firewall or security features temporarily to test the connection.
- If your router uses a separate SSID for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, make sure the printer is connecting to the 2.4 GHz band.
- Try temporarily changing the router's security settings (e.g., switching from WPA3 to WPA2) to see if this resolves the issue.
- Contact Brother Support
- If none of these steps work, you may need to contact Brother customer support for additional help. They can guide you through more advanced troubleshooting steps.