Brother Business Smart MFC-J4510dw User manual

Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide
Version 0
ENG

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Applicable models
This User’s Guide applies to the following models:
MFC-J2510/J4510DW
Definitions of notes
We use the following icon throughout this User’s Guide:
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.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific
to its proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related
documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective
companies.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In this manual, the LCD messages of the MFC-J2510 or MFC-J4510DW are used unless specified.
Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals on your
model page to download the other manuals.
Not all models are available in all countries.
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.

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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®Phone Devices ............................................................................................................2
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
3 Troubleshooting 10
Overview..................................................................................................................................................10
Identifying the problem ......................................................................................................................10
4 Glossary 13
Wi-Fi Direct network terms ......................................................................................................................13
Group Owner (G/O) ...........................................................................................................................13
Device Information.............................................................................................................................13
Status Information .............................................................................................................................13
I/F Enable ..........................................................................................................................................13
Network terms and concepts ...................................................................................................................14
Network terms ...................................................................................................................................14

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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®Phone device, iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, without using an access point. Wi-Fi
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.
1 Mobile device
2 Your Brother machine
NOTE
• 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 13).
• 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/).
Introduction 1
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Introduction
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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.
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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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.
1If you cannot connect successfully when using Android™ 4.0, see One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct.
One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct on page 5.
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.
PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct on page 6.
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.
Manual wireless configuration
For MFC-J2510/J4510DW, see Manual configuration for a Wi-Fi Direct network on page 8.
Configuration methods 2
Check your mobile device for configuration.
Does your mobile device support Wi-Fi Direct?
Yes No
Does your mobile device support one-push
configuration for Wi-Fi Direct?
Does your mobile device support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) ?
Yes No
Yes
No
See One-push
configuration using
Wi-Fi Direct.
See PIN Method
configuration using Wi-Fi
Direct.1
See Manual wireless
configuration.
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).
See PIN Method
configuration using WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

Configuration methods
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NOTE
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.

Configuration methods
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Configuring your network using Wi-Fi Direct
(For MFC-J2510/J4510DW) 2
The Wi-Fi Direct network settings are configured from the control panel of your Brother machine.
One-push configuration using Wi-Fi Direct 2
If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network.
NOTE
When the machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message
Wi-Fi Direct connection request received. will be displayed. Press OK to connect.
aPress .
bPress All Settings.
cPress Network.
dPress Wi-Fi Direct.
ePress Push Button.
fWhen Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.
To cancel, press Off.
gActivate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device’s user’s guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. Then Press [OK]. is displayed.
Press OK on your Brother machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press .
hDo one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O, your mobile device will try to connect to the machine directly.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O, it will display available device names with which to
configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Choose the mobile device to which you want to connect and press
OK. Search for available devices again by pressing Rescan.
iIf your mobile device connects successfully, the machine displays the message 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/).
If the connection fails, see Troubleshooting on page 10.

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One-push configuration using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2
If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC; Push Button Configuration), follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi
Direct network.
NOTE
When the machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message
Wi-Fi Direct connection request received. will be displayed. Press OK to connect.
aPress .
bPress All Settings.
cPress Network.
dPress Wi-Fi Direct.
ePress Group Owner and then press On.
fPress Push Button.
gWhen Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.
To cancel, press Off.
hWhen Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. Then Press [OK]. is displayed, activate
your mobile device’s WPS one-push configuration method (see your mobile device’s user’s guide for
instructions) and then press OK on your Brother machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press .
iIf your mobile device connects successfully, the machine displays the message 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/).
If the connection fails, see Troubleshooting on page 10.
Configuration using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct 2
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct
network.
NOTE
When the machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message
Wi-Fi Direct connection request received. will be displayed. Press OK to connect.
aPress .
bPress All Settings.

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cPress Network.
dPress Wi-Fi Direct.
ePress PIN Code.
fWhen Wi-Fi Direct On? is displayed, press On to accept.
To cancel, press Off.
gActivate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device’s user’s guide for instructions) when
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. Then Press [OK]. is displayed. Press OK on
your Brother machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup.
To cancel, press .
hDo one of the following:
When your Brother machine is the G/O, it will wait for a connection request from your mobile device.
When PIN Code appears, type the PIN displayed on your mobile device in to the machine. Press
OK. Follow the instructions and go to step j.
If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, type the PIN to your mobile device.
When your Brother machine is not the G/O, it will display available device names with which to
configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Choose the mobile device to which you want to connect and press
OK. Search for available devices again by pressing Rescan. Go to step i.
iDo one of the following:
Press Display PIN Code to display the PIN on your machine and type the PIN in to your mobile
device. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.
Press Input PIN Code to type a PIN shown by your mobile device in to the machine and then press
OK. Follow the instructions and then go to step j.
If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press on your Brother machine. Go back to step a
and try again.
jIf your mobile device connects successfully, the machine displays the message 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/).
If the connection fails, see Troubleshooting on page 10.
Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), follow these steps to
configure a Wi-Fi Direct network.
NOTE
When the machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message
Wi-Fi Direct connection request received. will be displayed. Press OK to connect.