Brother 6180DWT, 8910DW, HL-5470DWT, MFC8710DW, 8950DWT User Manual

Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide

Version 0

ENG

Applicable models

Note

This User’s Guide applies to the following models.

HL-5470DW(T)/6180DW(T)/MFC-8710DW/8910DW/8950DW(T)

Definitions of notes

We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide:

Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features.

Trademarks

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA, Wi-Fi Protected Access, WPA2, and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

 In this manual, the LCD messages of the HL-6180DW(T) are used unless specified.

 Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/

page to download the other manuals.

 Not all models are available in all countries.

and click Manuals on your model

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Introduction 1

Overview 1

Wi-Fi Direct™ is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance®. It allows you to configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device, such as an

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Android™ device, Windows Direct supports wireless network configuration using the one push or PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™). You can also configure a wireless network by manually setting a SSID and password. Your Brother machine's Wi-Fi Direct feature supports WPA2™ security with AES encryption.

Phone device, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, without using an access point. Wi-Fi

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1 Mobile device

2 Your Brother machine

• If you enable the Wi-Fi Direct feature of your Brother machine, the wired and wireless interface of the machine will be disabled.

• The Wi-Fi Direct supported device can become a Group Owner (G/O). When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct network, the Group Owner (G/O) serves as an access point. See Group Owner (G/O) uu page 25.

• When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), your Brother machine supports one to one wireless communication using Wi-Fi Direct.

Benefits to the customer 1

When you want to print from your mobile device or scan to your mobile device, Wi-Fi Direct helps you configure a temporary wireless network easily, by using the one push or PIN method of WPS. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/)

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Note

Hardware requirements 1

Supported operating systems 1

You must have a device running either Android™ 1.6 or greater, iOS 3.0 or greater or Windows® Phone.

Downloading and installing Brother iPrint&Scan 1

Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your mobile device, without using a computer. Before you start configuring a wireless network using Wi-Fi Direct, we recommend you download Brother iPrint&Scan. You can also download the manual for Brother iPrint&Scan from the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/)) uu Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan.

If your machine does not have a scanner, you cannot use the scan functions of Brother iPrint&Scan.

For Android™ Devices 1

You can download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Android™ Market. To take advantage of all the features supported by Brother iPrint&Scan, make sure you are using the latest version.

To download and install or uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, please refer to the user’s guide for your mobile device.

For iOS Devices 1

You can download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store. To take advantage of all the features supported by Brother iPrint&Scan, make sure you are using the latest version.

To download and install or uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, please refer to the user’s guide for your mobile device. A link to your mobile device’s user’s guide, which can be viewed on the Apple web site, can be found in the Bookmarks folder of Safari by default.

For Windows® Phone Devices 1

You can download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Windows® Phone Marketplace. To take advantage of all the features supported by Brother iPrint&Scan, make sure you are using the latest version.

To download and install or uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, please refer to the user’s guide for your mobile device.

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Configuration methods 2

Step by step chart for Wi-Fi Direct network configuration 2

The following instructions will offer five methods for configuring your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Choose the method you prefer for your environment.

Check your mobile device for configuration.

Does your mobile device support Wi-Fi Direct?

Yes No

Does your mobile device support one push configuration for Wi-Fi Direct?

Yes No

See One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct.

 One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct

For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct uu page 5.

See PIN Method

configuration using Wi-Fi Direct.

Does your mobile device support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ?

No

See Manual wireless configuration.

Yes

Does your mobile device support one push configuration for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ?

Yes No

See One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

See PIN Method configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct uu page 10.

For MFC-8950DW(T), see One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct uu page 16.

 One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) uu page 6.

For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) uu page 11.

For MFC-8950DW(T), see One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) uu page 17.

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 PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct

For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct uu page 7.

For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct uu page 12.

For MFC-8950DW(T), see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct uu page 18.

 PIN Method configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) uu page 8

For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) uu page 14.

For MFC-8950DW(T), see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

uu page 19.

 Manual wireless configuration

For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T), see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network uu page 9.

For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW, see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network uu page 15.

For MFC-8950DW(T), see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network uu page 20.

To use the Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct or by PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct, the device you use to configure Wi-Fi Direct must be running Android 4.0 or greater.

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Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T) 2

The Wi-Fi Direct network settings are configured from the control panel of the machine.

One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct 2

If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Push Button.

Press OK.

d When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a to accept.

To cancel, press b.

e When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel

is displayed, press a to accept. To cancel, press b.

f Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when

Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK. is displayed. Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.

g Do one of the following:

 When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), your mobile device will try to connect to the

machine directly.

 When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device

names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan.

h If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Group Owner and then press OK. d Press a or b to choose On and then press OK. e Press a or b to choose Push Button.

Press OK.

f When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a to accept.

To cancel, press b.

g When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel

is displayed, press a to accept. To cancel, press b.

h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK. is displayed, activate your

mobile device's WPS one push configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.

i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct 2

If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose PIN Code.

Press OK.

d When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a to accept.

To cancel, press b.

e When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel

is displayed, press a to accept. To cancel, press b.

f Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when

Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK. is displayed. Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.

g Do one of the following:

 When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will wait for a connection request

from your mobile device. When Input PIN Code appears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine. Press OK. Follow the instructions and go to step i.

If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, input the PIN to your mobile device.

 When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device

names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose a mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan. Go to step h.

h Do one of the following:

 Press a to display the PIN on your machine and input the PIN to your mobile device. Follow the

instructions and then go to step i.

 Press b to input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine and then press OK. Follow the

instructions and then go to step i.

If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press Cancel on your Brother machine. Go back to step

a and try again.

i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/). If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Group Owner and then press OK. d Press a or b to choose On and then press OK. e Press a or b to choose PIN Code.

Press OK.

f When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a to accept.

To cancel, press b.

g When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel

is displayed, press a to accept. To cancel, press b.

h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK. is displayed, activate your

mobile device's WPS PIN configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.

i The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When Input PIN Code

appears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine. Press OK.

j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network 2

If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually.

a Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Manual.

Press OK.

d When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a to accept.

To cancel, press b.

e When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? aOK bCancel

is displayed, press a to accept. To cancel, press b.

f The machine will show the SSID name and Password for 2 minutes. Go to the wireless network settings

page of your mobile device and input the SSID name and password.

g If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW 2

The Wi-Fi Direct network settings are configured from the control panel of the machine.

One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct 2

If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose Push Button.

Press OK.

e When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a or b to choose On and then press OK.

To cancel, press a or b to choose Off and then press OK.

f When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press 1 to accept. To cancel, press 2.

g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when

Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. is displayed. Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Clear.

h Do one of the following:

 When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), your mobile device will try to connect to the

machine directly.

 When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device

names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan.

i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose Group Owner and then press OK. e Press a or b to choose On and then press OK. f Press a or b to choose Push Button.

Press OK.

g When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a or b to choose On and then press OK.

To cancel, press a or b to choose Off and then press OK.

h When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press 1 to accept. To cancel, press 2.

i When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. is displayed, activate your mobile device's

WPS one push configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Clear.

j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct 2

If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose PIN Code.

Press OK.

e When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a or b to choose On and then press OK.

To cancel, press a or b to choose Off and then press OK.

f When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press 1 to accept. To cancel, press 2.

g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when

Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. is displayed. Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Clear.

h Do one of the following:

 When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will wait for a connection request

from your mobile device. When Input PIN Code appears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine. Press OK. Follow the instructions and go to step j.

If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, input the PIN to your mobile device.

 When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device

names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose a mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan. Go to step i.

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i Do one of the following:

 Press 1 to choose 1.Display PIN Code to display the PIN on your machine and input the PIN to

your mobile device. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.

 Press 2 to choose 2.Input PIN Code to input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine

and then press OK. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.

If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press Stop/Exit on your Brother machine. Go back to step a and try again.

j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose Group Owner and then press OK. e Press a or b to choose On and then press OK. f Press a or b to choose PIN Code.

Press OK.

g When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a or b to choose On and then press OK.

To cancel, press a or b to choose Off and then press OK.

h When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press 1 to accept. To cancel, press 2.

i When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. is displayed, activate your mobile device's

WPS PIN configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Clear.

j The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When Input PIN Code

appears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine. Press OK.

k If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network 2

If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose Manual.

Press OK.

e When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press a or b to choose On and then press OK.

To cancel, press a or b to choose Off and then press OK.

f When Other Network I/F will be disabled. Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press 1 to accept. To cancel, press 2.

g The machine will show the SSID name and Password for 2 minutes. Go to the wireless network settings

page of your mobile device and input the SSID name and password.

h If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for MFC-8950DW(T) 2

The Wi-Fi Direct network settings are configured from the control panel of the machine.

One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct 2

If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network. c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct. d Press a or b to choose Push Button. e When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.

To cancel, press Off.

f When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press OK to accept. To cancel, press Cancel.

g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when

Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK. is displayed. Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Stop/Exit.

h Do one of the following:

 When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), your mobile device will try to connect to the

machine directly.

 When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device

names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan.

i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network. c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct. d Press a or b to choose Group Owner and then press On. e Press a or b to choose Push Button. f When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.

To cancel, press Off.

g When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press OK to accept. To cancel, press Cancel.

h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK. is displayed, activate

your mobile device's WPS one push configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Stop/Exit.

i If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct 2

If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network. c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct. d Press a or b to choose PIN Code. e When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.

To cancel, press Off.

f When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press OK to accept. To cancel, press Cancel.

g Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when

Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK. is displayed. Press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Stop/Exit.

h Do one of the following:

 When your Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will wait for a connection request

from your mobile device. When PIN Code appears, input the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine. Press OK. Follow the instructions and go to step j.

If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, input the PIN to your mobile device.

 When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), the machine will display available device

names to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network with. Choose a mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan. Go to step i.

i Do one of the following:

 Press Display PIN Code to display the PIN on your machine and input the PIN to your mobile

device. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.

 Press Input PIN Code to input a PIN shown by your mobile device to the machine and then press

OK. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.

If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press on your Brother machine. Go back to step d and try again.

j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network. c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct. d Press a or b to choose Group Owner and then press On. e Press a or b to choose PIN Code. f When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.

To cancel, press Off.

g When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press OK to accept. To cancel, press Cancel.

h When Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device.Then Press OK. is displayed, activate

your mobile device's WPS PIN configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) and then press OK on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Stop/Exit.

i The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When PIN Code appears, input

the PIN displayed on your mobile device to the machine. Press OK.

j If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Configuration methods

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Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network 2

If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose Network. c Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct. d Press a or b to choose Manual. e When Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.

To cancel, press Off.

f When Other Network I/F will be disabled.Do you want to continue? is displayed,

press OK to accept. To cancel, press Cancel.

g The machine will show the SSID name and Password for 2 minutes. Go to the wireless network settings

page of your mobile device and input the SSID name and password.

h If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected.

You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device or scanning to your mobile device, you can download the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan or the AirPrint Guide from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/). If the connection failed, see Troubleshooting uu page 21.

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Troubleshooting 3

Overview 3

This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the Brother machine. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/)

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For additional information, please go to the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/) click Manuals on your model page to download other manuals.

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Identifying your problem 3

Make sure that the following items are configured before reading this chapter.

First check the following:

The power cord is connected correctly and the Brother machine is turned on.

All protective packaging has been removed from the machine.

The toner cartridges and drum unit are installed correctly.

The front and back covers are fully closed.

Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray.

Go to the page for your solution from the lists below 3

 Error messages when using the Wi-Fi Direct control panel menu.

See Error messages when configuring Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel menu uu page 22

 I cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct network setup configuration.

See I cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct network setup configuration. uu page 23

 I want to check my network devices are working correctly.

See I want to check my network devices are working correctly. uu page 24

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Troubleshooting

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Error messages when configuring Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel menu

Error Message Cause Action

(For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T))

Connection Fail

(For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW)

Connection Fail

(For MFC-8950DW(T))

Connection Fail

(For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T))

Connection Error

(For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW)

Connection Error

(For MFC-8950DW(T))

The Brother machine and your mobile device cannot communicate during the configuration.

Other devices are trying to connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network at the same time.

 Move the mobile device closer to your

Brother machine.

 Move your Brother machine and the

mobile device to an obstruction-free area.

 If you are using the PIN Method of WPS,

make sure you have input the correct PIN code.

Make sure there are no other devices trying to connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network and then try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings again.

Connection Error

(For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T))

No Device

(For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW)

No Device

(For MFC-8950DW(T))

No Device

The Brother machine cannot find your mobile device.

 Make sure your machine and mobile

device are in the Wi-Fi Direct mode.

 Move the mobile device closer to your

Brother machine.

 Move your Brother machine and the

mobile device to an obstruction-free area.

 If you are manually configuring the Wi-Fi

Direct network, make sure you have entered the correct password.

 If your mobile device has a configuration

page for how to obtain an IP address, make sure the IP address of your mobile device has been configured via DHCP.

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Troubleshooting

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Error messages when configuring Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel menu (continued)

Error Message Cause Action

(For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T))

Cannot Connect A device is already connected

(For MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW)

A device is already connected. Press OK

(For MFC-8950DW(T))

A device is already connected. Press OK.

Another mobile device is already connected to the Wi-Fi Direct network when the Brother machine is the G/O (Group Owner).

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After the current connection between your Brother machine and another mobile device has shut down, try and configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. You can confirm the connection status by printing the Network Configuration Report uu Network User's Guide: Printing the Network Configuration Report.

I cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct network setup configuration.

Question Solution

Are your security settings (SSID/password) correct?

Is your Brother machine placed too far from your mobile device?

Are there any obstructions (walls or furniture, for example) between your machine and the mobile device?

Is there a wireless computer, Bluetooth supported device, microwave oven or digital cordless phone near the Brother machine or the mobile device?

 Reconfirm the SSID and password.

If you are using your machine as a G/O (Group Owner) in manual configuration, the SSID and password are displayed on the machine's control panel during the configuration procedure.

If you are using your mobile device as a G/O (Group Owner) in manual configuration, the SSID and password are displayed on the mobile device's screen during the configuration procedure.

 For information on what the SSID name is, see SSID uu page 26.

Move your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 meter) from the mobile device when you configure the Wi-Fi Direct network settings.

Move your Brother machine to an obstruction-free area.

Move other devices away from the Brother machine or the mobile device.

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Troubleshooting

3

I cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct network setup configuration. (continued)

Question Solution

I have checked and tried all of the above, but still cannot complete the Wi-Fi Direct configuration. Is there anything else I can do?

 Turn your Brother machine Off and back On. Then try and configure the Wi-Fi

Direct settings again.

 If you are using your Brother machine as a client, confirm how many devices

are allowed in the current Wi-Fi Direct network and then check how many devices are connected.

I want to check my network devices are working correctly.

Question Solution

Are your Brother machine and mobile device turned on?

Where can I find my Brother machine's network settings, such as IP address?

Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in First check the following: uu page 21.

Print the Network Configuration Report uu Network User's Guide: Printing the Network Configuration Report.

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Glossary 4

Wi-Fi Direct network terms 4

Group Owner (G/O) 4

If you set Group Owner to On, your Brother machine serves as an access point when you configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. The G/O assigns a SSID name, password and IP address for the Wi-Fi Direct network. The default setting is Off.

Device Information 4

Device Name 4

You can check the device name of the machine in the Wi-Fi Direct network environment. The device name will be shown as HL-xxxx** or MFC-xxxx** (where xxxx is your model name and ** is the character string assigned by your Brother machine).

SSID 4

This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network SSID name. The display shows up to 32 characters of the SSID name.

IP Address 4

This field displays the current IP address of the machine assigned by the G/O.

Status Information 4

Status 4

This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network status. When your machine is a G/O, the machine shows G/O Active(**) (where ** shows the number of devices). When your machine is a client, the machine shows Client Active. If you see Off, your machine's Wi-Fi Direct interface is disabled.

Signal

This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network signal strength.

Channel (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T)) 4

This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network channel.

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Speed (For HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T))

This field displays the current Wi-Fi Direct network speed.

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Glossary

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I/F Enable 4

If you want to use the Wi-Fi Direct network connection, set I/F Enable to On.

Network terms and concepts 4

Network terms 4

 WPA2-PSK

Enables a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared key (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), which enables the Brother wireless machine to associate with access points using TKIP for WPA-PSK or AES for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (WPA-Personal).

 AES

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) provides stronger data protection by using a symmetric-key encryption.

 WPA2 with AES

Uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.

 SSID

Each wireless network has its own unique network name and it is technically referred to as the SSID. The SSID is a 32-byte or less value and is assigned to the access point. The wireless network devices you want to associate to the wireless network should match the access point. The access point and wireless network devices regularly send wireless packets (referred to as beacons) which have the SSID information. When your wireless network device receives a beacon, you can identify wireless networks that are close enough to connect to.

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Brother 6180DWT, 8910DW, HL-5470DWT, MFC8710DW, 8950DWT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Applicable models

Definitions of notes

Trademarks

IMPORTANT NOTE

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Overview 1

Benefits to the customer 1

Hardware requirements 1

Supported operating systems 1

Downloading and installing Brother iPrint&Scan 1

For Android™ Devices 1

For iOS Devices 1

For Windows® Phone Devices 1

Configuration methods 2

Step by step chart for Wi-Fi Direct network configuration 2

Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T) 2

One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct 2

One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct 2

Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network 2

Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for MFC-8710DW and MFC-8910DW 2

One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct 2

One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct 2

Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network 2

Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct for MFC-8950DW(T) 2

One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct 2

One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct 2

Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2

Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network 2

Troubleshooting 3

Overview 3

Identifying your problem 3

Go to the page for your solution from the lists below 3

Glossary 4

Wi-Fi Direct network terms 4

Group Owner (G/O) 4

Device Information 4

Status Information 4

I/F Enable 4

Network terms and concepts 4

Network terms 4