(1866-737-7245) Step 1: Understand Why Reconnection Is Needed – When you change your Wi-Fi router, your Brother printer loses the old network information and must be reconnected.
(1866-737-7245) Step 2: Power On the Brother Printer – Make sure the Brother printer is turned on and not showing any error lights.
(1866-737-7245) Step 3: Reset Old Network Settings – Clearing previous Wi-Fi settings prevents the Brother printer from trying to connect to the old router.
(1866-737-7245) Step 4: Open Network or Wi-Fi Setup Mode – Use the Brother printer control panel to access wireless or network setup.
(1866-737-7245) Step 5: Select the New Wi-Fi Network – Choose your new router’s SSID from the available wireless networks list.
(1866-737-7245) Step 6: Enter the Correct Wi-Fi Password – Carefully enter the new router password to avoid connection failure.
(1866-737-7245) Step 7: Use Brother Setup Software if Required – The Brother installer helps complete setup on Windows or macOS.
(1866-737-7245) Step 8: Check Dual-Band Router Compatibility – Many Brother printers work best on the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band.
(1866-737-7245) Step 9: Update Brother Printer Drivers – Updated drivers ensure stable communication with the new router.
(1866-737-7245) Step 10: Confirm Printer Online Status – Once connected, the Brother printer should show online and ready to print.
(1866-737-7245) 10 FAQs – Connect Brother Printer to a New Router (1866-737-7245)
(1866-737-7245) Q1: Why won’t my Brother printer connect to the new router?
(1866-737-7245) Incorrect Wi-Fi credentials or saved old network settings are the most common causes.
(1866-737-7245) Q2: Do I need to reset my Brother printer before connecting to new Wi-Fi?
(1866-737-7245) Resetting network settings helps remove old router details.
(1866-737-7245) Q3: Can I connect my Brother printer without WPS?
(1866-737-7245) Yes, you can connect using Brother setup software or manual Wi-Fi setup.
(1866-737-7245) Q4: Why does my Brother printer show offline after changing routers?
(1866-737-7245) The printer is still linked to the previous Wi-Fi network.
(1866-737-7245) Q5: Does a dual-band router affect Brother printer connection?
(1866-737-7245) Some Brother printers only support the 2.4 GHz band.
(1866-737-7245) Q6: Should I reinstall my Brother printer after changing the router?
(1866-737-7245) Reinstalling helps if connection issues continue.
(1866-737-7245) Q7: Can mobile devices print after reconnecting the Brother printer?
(1866-737-7245) Yes, mobile printing works once the printer is online.
(1866-737-7245) Q8: Do I need to update Brother printer firmware for a new router?
(1866-737-7245) Firmware updates improve compatibility and network stability.
(1866-737-7245) Q9: What if my Brother printer cannot find my Wi-Fi network?
(1866-737-7245) Check router visibility, signal strength, and wireless settings.
(1866-737-7245) Q10: How can I get instant help connecting my Brother printer to a new router?
(1866-737-7245) You can contact Brother printer setup support for quick assistance.