Brother MFC-J4410DW, MFC-J2510 MFC-J410DW, MFC-J4510DW, MFC-J610DW User Manual
Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide
Version A
ENG
Applicable models
This User’s Guide applies to the following models:
DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J2510/J4410DW/J4510DW/J4610DW
Definitions of notes
We use the following icon throughout this User’s Guide:
NOTE
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.
Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Wi-Fi Alliance and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Protected Setup and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) are trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other
countries.
AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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to its proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related
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companies.
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In this manual, the LCD messages of the MFC-J2510 or MFC-J4510DW are used unless specified.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
Overview....................................................................................................................................................1
Benefits......................................................................................................................................................1
Hardware requirements.............................................................................................................................2
Supported operating systems ..............................................................................................................2
Downloading and installing Brother iPrint&Scan .......................................................................................2
For Android™ Devices ........................................................................................................................2
For iOS Devices ..................................................................................................................................2
For Windows
2 Configuration methods 3
Step by step chart for Wi-Fi Direct network configuration..........................................................................3
Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct (For MFC-J2510/J4510DW) ................................................5
One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct..........................................................................................5
One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..............................................................6
Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct............................................................................6
Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)................................................7
Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network..................................................................................8
Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct (For DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J4410DW/J4610DW) .............10
One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct........................................................................................10
One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)............................................................10
Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct..........................................................................11
Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..............................................12
Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network................................................................................13
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Phone Devices ............................................................................................................2
3 Troubleshooting 14
Overview..................................................................................................................................................14
Identifying the problem ......................................................................................................................14
4 Glossary 17
Wi-Fi Direct network terms ......................................................................................................................17
Group Owner (G/O)...........................................................................................................................17
Device Information.............................................................................................................................17
Status Information .............................................................................................................................17
I/F Enable ..........................................................................................................................................17
Network terms and concepts ...................................................................................................................18
Network terms ...................................................................................................................................18
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NOTE
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
®
Android™ device, Windows
Direct supports wireless network configuration using the one-push or PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
(WPS). You can also configure a wireless network by manually setting an 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
• Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection
method can be used at a time. However, a wireless network connection and Wi-Fi Direct connection, or a
wired network connection and Wi-Fi Direct connection can be used at the same time.
• The Wi-Fi Direct supported device can become a Group Owner (G/O). When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct
network, the G/O serves as an access point (see Group Owner (G/O) on page 17).
• When your Brother machine is the G/O, your Brother machine supports one-to-one wireless
communication using Wi-Fi Direct.
• Ad-hoc mode and Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used at the same time. Disable one function to enable the other.
If you want to use Wi-Fi Direct while you are using Ad-hoc mode, set Network I/F to LAN or disable Ad-hoc
mode and connect your Brother machine to the access point.
Benefits 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 details on
printing from or scanning to your mobile device, 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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Introduction
Hardware requirements 1
Supported operating systems 1
You must have a Windows® Phone or a device running either Android™ 1.6 or greater or iOS 3.0 or greater.
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
downloading Brother iPrint&Scan. Download the Brother iPrint&Scan guide from the Brother Solutions Center
(http://solutions.brother.com/).
For Android™ Devices 1
You can download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from Google Play (Android™ Market). To take advantage
of all the features supported by Brother iPrint&Scan, make sure you are using the latest version.
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To download and install or to uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, see 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 to uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, see 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 website, is a default link in Safari’s
Bookmarks folder.
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 to uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, see 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 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
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Does your mobile device support one-push
configuration for Wi-Fi Direct?
Yes No
See One-push
configuration using
Wi-Fi Direct.
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If you cannot connect successfully when using Android™ 4.0, see One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct.
One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
See PIN Method
configuration using Wi-Fi
Direct.
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Does your mobile device support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) ?
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).
No
See Manual wireless
configuration.
See PIN Method
configuration using WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct on page 5.
For DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J4410DW/J4610DW, see One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
on page 10.
One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) on page 6.
For DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J4410DW/J4610DW, see One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) on page 10.
PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct on page 6.
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Configuration methods
NOTE
For DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J4410DW/J4610DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct
on page 11.
PIN Method configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
on page 7.
For DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J4410DW/J4610DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup) on page 12.
Manual wireless configuration
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network on page 8.
For DCP-J4110DW, MFC-J4410DW/J4610DW, see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network
on page 13.
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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