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- Page 1 Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide Version 0 TWN-ENG...
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Page 2: Important Note
Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Wi-Fi Alliance and Wi-Fi Protected Access are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA and WPA2 are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
For Windows Phone Devices ......................3 Configuration methods Step by step chart for Wi-Fi Direct network configuration................4 Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct (For HL-3170CDW) .............6 One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct ..................6 One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ..............7 Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct................8... -
Page 4: Introduction
• 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 Wired LAN or disable... -
Page 5: Benefits
Introduction Benefits 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... -
Page 6: Downloading And Installing Brother Iprint&Scan
To download and install or uninstall Brother iPrint&Scan, see the user’s guide for your mobile device. For iOS Devices 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. -
Page 7: Configuration Methods
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If you cannot connect successfully when using Android™ 4.0, see PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct. One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct For HL-3170CDW, see One push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct on page 6. - Page 8 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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Page 9: Configuring Your Network Using Wi-Fi Direct (For Hl-3170Cdw)
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), it will display available device names with which to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Press a or b to choose the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing a or b to display Rescan and press OK. -
Page 10: One Push Configuration Using Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Configuration methods One push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. -
Page 11: Configuration Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Direct
Configuration methods Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. -
Page 12: Configuration Using The Pin Method Of Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
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/). -
Page 13: Manual Configuration For A Wi-Fi Direct Network
Configuration methods Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Wi-Fi Direct. -
Page 14: Configuring Your Network Using Wi-Fi Direct (For Mfc-9330Cdw)
When your Brother machine is not the G/O (Group Owner), it will display available device names with which to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Choose the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. You can re-search for available devices by pressing Rescan. -
Page 15: One Push Configuration Using Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. 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/). -
Page 16: Configuration Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Direct
Configuration methods Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, you can configure a Wi-Fi Direct network by following these instructions. Press Press Wi-Fi Direct. Swipe up or down, or press a or b to display PIN Code. -
Page 17: Configuration Using The Pin Method Of Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine shows Connected. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. 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/). -
Page 18: Manual Configuration For A Wi-Fi Direct Network
Configuration methods Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually. Press Press Wi-Fi Direct. Swipe up or down, or press a or b to display Manual. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Overview This section 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, visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/). For details, go to the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/) and click Manuals on your model page to download other manuals. - Page 20 Troubleshooting Error messages when configuring Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel menu Error Message Cause Action (For HL-3170CDW) The Brother machine and your mobile Move the mobile device closer to your device cannot communicate during the Brother machine. Connection Fail configuration.
- Page 21 For information on what the SSID name is, see SSID on page 20. Is your Brother machine Move your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 meter) from the mobile device placed too far from your when you configure the Wi-Fi Direct network settings.
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Page 22: Glossary
Group Owner (G/O) 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 an SSID name, password and IP address for the Wi-Fi Direct network. The default setting is Off. -
Page 23: I/F Enable
Glossary I/F Enable If you want to use the Wi-Fi Direct network connection, set I/F Enable to On. Network terms and concepts Network terms 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). - Page 24 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com/ These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. www.brotherearth.com...