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Brother Printer Not Connecting to Wi-Fi on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you experiencing issues with your Brother printer not connecting to your Mac's Wi-Fi network? If so, this guide will walk you through a simple process to resolve the problem.

The first step is to change the port type from WSD to Standard TCP/IP. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel on your Mac and select 'Hardware and Sound.'

2. Click on 'Devices and Printers' and right-click on the problematic printer.

3. Select 'Printer Properties' (not just 'Properties' at the bottom).

4. Click on the 'Ports' tab and select your printer.

5. Click on 'Configure Port' and then click on the 'New Port' button.

6. Select 'Standard TCP/IP Port' and enter an IP address and port name that will become static.

7. Click on the 'Next' and 'Apply' buttons.

Once you have selected the Standard TCP/IP Port, you will need to select the Administrator 'Change Properties' button (assuming you are logged on with Administrator rights).

8. Re-select the Ports Tab and look for any available port types.

9. If the WSD port is listed, untick it and replace it with a standard TCP/IP port.

Additionally, check your printer's IP configuration under the 'Properties/Ports' tab to ensure that you are not using a dynamic IP address. If you are, you will need to lock in the IP address by clicking on the 'Ports' tab, selecting your printer, and then clicking on 'Configure Port.'

10. Print out a Network Configuration Report from your printer to check if it has a dynamic IP address.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of your Brother printer not connecting to your Mac's Wi-Fi network.

Brother printer not connecting to wifi mac