6
Connect the telephone line cord
(For MFC models)
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step .
8
Connect your computer or mobile device to your machine
Follow these steps to complete the setup using one of the connection types available on your machine.
Visit setup.brother.com to download and
install Brother software.
Follow the on-screen
instructions and
prompts.
setup.brother.com
Setup Finished
You can now print and scan using
your machine.
Can’t Connect? Check the following:
Restart your wireless access point/
router (if possible).
Disconnect the cable.
Wired network
USB connection
If still not successful, go to .
If still not successful, visit support.brother.com
for FAQs and Troubleshooting.
Restart your machine and
computer, and then go to
.
9
Manual wireless setup (for wireless models only)
If the wireless setup is not successful, try to set up the connection manually.
Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key
(Password) on your wireless access point/router and write
them in the table provided below.
SSID
(Network Name)
Network Key
(Password)
If you cannot find this information, ask
your network administrator or wireless
access point/router manufacturer.
Go to
to install
software.
If setup is unsuccessful,
restart your Brother machine
and your wireless access
point/router, and repeat
.
Select the SSID (Network Name)
for your access point/router
and enter the Network Key
(Password).
When the wireless setup is
successful, the Touchscreen
displays [Connected].
1. On the machine’s Touchscreen, press
[Settings]* > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] >
[Local Language].
2. Press your language.
3. Press .
5
Select your language (if needed)
Press >
[Find Wi-Fi Network].
Follow the Touchscreen instructions.
4
Connect the power cord and turn the machine on
Back
NOTE:
Before connecting the power cord, locate the Serial Number and password (marked "Pwd:")
label on the back or side of the machine. Record them for future use.
SSID: ●●●●●
Network Key: ●●●●●
Front
* If your machine displays the [All Settings] menu on the Home screen, start
from [All Settings].
For detailed machine information and product specifications, see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals. © 2025 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
D035BM001-00
Important Notice for Network Security:
We recommend immediately changing the
default password to protect your machine from
unauthorized access.
NOTE:
• For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
• Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see
the Online User’s Guide.
A. Set the date and time
Press [Settings] >
[All Settings] > [Initial Setup]
> [Date & Time], and then set the date
and time you want.
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Configure the machine for faxing
(For MFC models)
B. Set the Station ID
Press [Settings] >
[All Settings] > [Initial Setup]
> [Station ID], and then set your fax
or telephone number and your name.
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step
.
Wireless network
Before connecting your machine to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi
®
network, confirm the channels that your
machine supports. Go to support.brother.com/g/d/a5m6/, select your product, and then
click Download for more information.
