Where do I Find the WPS Pin on My Brother Printer?

How Do I Find The WPS Pin on Brother Printer?

Every printer comes with a WPS pin, which plays an important role. Finding the WPS pin on a Brother printer is not a tough thing. You just have to follow a simple method where you first turn on the printer, choose the "menu" option from the control panel, select a network, and click on the okay option.

With the help of the arrow button, select a w an n and tab on the ok button. Further, select a WPS PIN code. You will be finally able to see an eight-digit PIN code on the LCD panel. Other than this, you can also find the WPS pin of your printer in the printer manual, label, and panel control.

You can also read this blog : Connect Brother Printer To Wifi

Using the PIN Method of WPS:

Step 1: First, you are required to turn on your machine by connecting it with a power outlet.

Step 2: Then press the menu option on the control panel of the Brother printer.

Step 3: Press the arrow symbol to choose a network and after choosing a network simply press the OK button.

Step 4: Press the same arrow button to choose the WLAN and then press the OK button.

Step 5: Press the arrow button to choose WPS w/PIN code and later press the OK button.

Step 6: you will see 8 8-digit pin codes on the LCD panel and the machine will start searching for an access point for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Using the computer which is on the network, you need to type http://access point IP address in the installed browser (where router IP address is the IP address of the device which is used as a registrar) go to the WPS setting page and input the PIN which the LCS shows into the registrar and then follow on-screen instructions where the registrar is normally the router.

Note: The setting page is different for different routers which depends on the router’s brand. If you are using Windows Vista computer as a registrar, you have to follow the instructions below.

Note: For using a Windows Vista computer as the registrar, you are required to register your network in advance.

• In Windows Vista, click on the network and then choose the option to add a wireless device.
• In Windows 7, click on the control panel then select network and internet, and then choose to add a wireless device to the network.
• Then choose your machine and click on the Next button.
• Now you need to input the 8-digit pin from the printed page and then click on the Next button.
• Choose your network with which you want to connect and then click on the next.
• Click on the close button.

Step 8: If your LCD shows connected, your machine is connected successfully to your router. you can use your machine in a wireless network.

If the LCD shows a connection failed option, the machine is not connected successfully to your router. You need to make an attempt again in another 5 seconds. If you are getting the same message from the machine, you have to perform a hard reset operation with its default settings and try this whole process again.

For Windows: you have completed the wireless network setup, and if you would like to continue installing the driver and necessary software for operating the device, you have to choose to install MLF-pro suit from the CD ROM and for MAC, you have to choose to start OS X from the CD ROM.

For the Touch Screen Model to Find WPS Pin on Brother Printer

Step 1: First, turn on the machine by supplying power to the Brother printer.

Step 2: Tap on the menu option.

Step 3: Press the network option.

Step 4: Press the WLAN option.

Step 5: Press the arrow to display Brother printer WPS Pin code and then press the WPS PIN Code.

Step 6: The LCD panel will show an 8-digit pin code and then the machine will start searching for the router for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Use the computer which is on the network. You have to type http://access point IP address in the address bar of the installed browser (where the access point browser IP address of the device that is used as a registrar) go to the WPS setting page and input the PIN which is displayed on the LCD panel of the Brother printer and follow the on-screen instruction.

• The registrar is normally the router.

Note: the settings page might be different depending upon the router’s model.

If You are Using Windows Vista Computer as a Registrar, Then Follow the Below Instructions:

1. Click on the window button and then select the network.
2. Click on the add wireless device.
3. Choose your machine and click on the next.
4. Input the PIN from the printed page and then click on the next.
5. Choose the network with which you want to connect and click on the next.
6. Click on the close.
7. If LCD shows stayed connected, then it is successfully connected with your router and you can use your machine as a wireless network.
8. If the LCD shows connection failed, then the machine has not been connected successfully. Try it for again the same process and still you are still facing the issue, then you have to perform a factory reset operation with the factory default.
9. Press the OK button.

Where do I find my WPS pin on my brother's printer?

The WPS pin on your brother printer can be found in the printer label, manual, and panel control of your brother printer. The wifi protected setup is quite simple to locate. You can get help from the documents that come with the printer to find the position of the WPS pin. You can also navigate the control panel to search for a WPS pin. 
 

Where can you get your WPS pin on your printer?

WPS Pin is a six-digit password. It is a common feature to establish a secure connection. The WPS pin is placed at the back or bottom of the device. You find it by going into the control panel, selecting the "wireless" option, and then clicking on the pin to view the WPS pin of your printer. 
 

What is the WPS pin for my brother's printer?

The WPS pin for your brother printer can be found with simple steps. If you are not able to find the WPS pin of your Brother printer by referring to the printer label, manual, or control panel, then call Brother customer support for assistance. You can also go to their official website for aid regarding the Brother printer model you own.