MFCJ1170DW set up wireless with WPS - Windows

Learn how to set up your Brother MFC-J1170DW inkjet printer on a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (or WPS) in this video tutorial.

Models covered:
Brother MFCJ1170DW

This video is for Windows users, for the Macintosh version click:
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Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Models covered 00:10
Verify router has WPS 00:30
Start process on printer 00:55
Push WPS on router 01:30
Process success or failure 01:45
Download the software 02:05
Running the Installer software 02:15
PaperPort Install 03:00
User’s Guide and Registration 03:15

Transcript:
Welcome, today we are going to setup your Brother MFCJ1170DW on a wireless network using the WPS button

Wi-Fi Protected Setup better known as WPS, will enable your Brother machine to connect to your wireless router with a push of a button.

Before we begin, you will need to verify that your wireless router has a WPS Button.

The router’s WPS button may be located on the top of the router, on front or back. The location will depend on your router’s make and model.

If your router does not have a WPS button, you will need to use an alternative methods for wireless setup. Click the link on the screen to see other ways to connect

To begin, confirm your Brother machine is powered ON.

On your Brother machine, press the settings icon on the touch screen.

Then select the network option
Select wlan from the option list
Select WPS
When prompted to enable wlan press yes
When the start WPS screen appears, press OK

On the control panel of your wireless router, press the WPS button

Your Brother machine and the wireless router will now begin the connection process. It may take a minute for the process to complete.

If your machine connected successfully, the connection successful message will appear

If the connection fails, a confirmation page will print indicating a failed connection. You will need to reboot the power to your router and the Brother machine and try again.

Once your Brother machine is connected on the wireless network you will need to install the software

Download the full driver and software package from www.brother-usa.com. Navigate to your installer file and double-click to begin installation.

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When the device installation window opens choose your language and click "Next"

Accept the license agreement and then click "Next."

Select "Wireless network connection (Wi-Fi)" and click "Next"

Select your Brother machine from the list and click "Next."

Select Standard installation and click "Next."

To install PaperPort click "Install."

Once PaperPort is installed click "Next."

Click "Next"

Click on Brother registration to register your machine at this time otherwise click "Finish."

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