DCP2640DW Connect to a mobile device

Learn how to connect your Brother DCP-L2640W, DCP-L2647DW or HL-L2465DW laser printer to a cellular phone, tablet, or other mobile device on a wireless network in this video tutorial.

Models covered:
Brother DCPL2640W printer
Brother DCPL2647DW printer
Brother HLL2465DW printer

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Quick Links / Table of Contents:
Intro 00:00
Models covered - 00:10
Network name and password – 00:20
Set up the printer – 01:00
Download Brother Mobile Connect - 02:11

Transcript:
Welcome. Today we’re going to connect your Brother DCP-L2640DW to mobile device on a wireless network.

This video will cover multiple models and operating systems even though your machine may not match the model on the screen the overall process will be the same. . (Covers DCP-L2647DW and Brother HL-L2465DW mobile setup too)

You will need to gather some information about your wireless network in order to connect your machine. You will need to know the SSID or Network Name of your router or access point and you will need to know your Network Key or password.

The default settings for your router or access point can be found on the equipment label. If your SSID or Network Key contain both uppercase and lowercase letters be sure to record them as both of these credentials are case sensitive. You will also need administrator rights.

If you have setup up a custom SSID and Network Password and cannot recall this information, please contact your router manufacturer. Setup cannot be accomplished without this information.

Begin by pressing the wireless icon on the touchscreen

Select Find WI-FI Network

If prompted to enable WLAN, press Yes.

Select you SSID or Network name and press OK

Enter your Network Key, using the using the keypad. Repeated presses on the keys will cycle through the available characters

Once the wireless connection is made press OK

After the connection process is finished, you will need to go to either the App Store or Play Store and download the Brother Mobile Connect application in order to print and access other features of your machine from your mobile device.

Press Add a Machine on the app and be sure to select Register your Machine to select your model

You are now ready to print and scan with Brother Mobile Connect.

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Brother DCP L2640DW mobile wireless
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