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Error Messages

The most common error messages are shown in the table.
Error Messages Cause
Maximum limit Four mobile devices are
of connected already connected to the Wi-Fi
devices has Direct network when the
been reached. Brother machine is the Group
Owner.
Connection Other devices are trying to
Error connect to the Wi-Fi Direct
network at the same time.
Connection The Brother machine and your
Fail mobile device cannot
communicate during the Wi-Fi
Direct network configuration.
No Device When configuring the Wi-Fi
Direct network, the Brother
machine cannot find your
mobile device.
Related Information
• Network Problems
Related Topics:
• Print the Network Configuration Report
> Network Problems > Error Messages
Action
After the current connection between your Brother machine and
another mobile device has shut down, try to configure the Wi-Fi
Direct settings again. You can confirm the connection status by
printing the Network Configuration Report.
Make sure there are no other devices trying to connect to the Wi-
Fi Direct network, and then try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct
settings again.
• Move the mobile device closer to your Brother machine.
• Move your Brother machine and the mobile device to an
obstruction-free area.
• If you are using the PIN Method of WPS, make sure you have
entered the correct PIN.
• Make sure your machine and mobile device are in the Wi-Fi
Direct mode.
• Move the mobile device closer to your Brother machine.
• Move your Brother machine and the mobile device to an
obstruction-free area.
• If you are manually configuring the Wi-Fi Direct network,
make sure you have entered the correct password.
• If your mobile device has a configuration page for obtaining
an IP address, make sure your mobile device's IP address
has been configured via DHCP.
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