Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Brother HL-2270DW Network User's Manual

Configuring your machine for a wireless network (For HL-2270DW)

Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup

If your WLAN access point/router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PIN Method), you can configure the
machine easily. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method is one of the connection methods
developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance
Registrar (a device that manages the wireless LAN), you can setup the WLAN network and security settings.
See the user's guide supplied with your WLAN access point/router for instructions on how to access the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup mode.
Note
Routers or access points that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup have a symbol as shown below.
How to configure your wireless machine, using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IMPORTANT
If you are going to connect the Brother machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your
system administrator prior to installation.
a
Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.
b
Turn on the machine and wait until the machine is in the Ready state.
c
Press the wireless setup button located at the back of the machine for 3 seconds or more as shown in
the illustration below.
Note
Use a pointy object such as a ballpoint pen to press the button.
d
The machine will print a piece of paper that shows an 8 digit PIN and starts searching for a WLAN access
point/router for 5 minutes.
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. By inputting a PIN which is created by an Enrollee (your machine) to the
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