Brother MFC-J470DW: Connect to Wi-Fi

Updated 5 September 2026 · Published by Printer Answers

Use the printer’s wireless Setup Wizard to join your router, then install compatible software on your computer. Have the network name (SSID) and password ready. Use a 2.4 GHz network supported by this model, with the printer near the router during setup.

Connect with the Setup Wizard

1. Press Menu and choose Network, then WLAN.
2. Select Setup Wizard and enable WLAN when prompted.
3. Select your network name and enter its password exactly, including capital letters.
4. Confirm the settings. Wait for the connection result before installing computer software.

Brother’s linked instructions cover the confirmation prompts and manual network entry. If you prefer WPS, follow the model’s quick setup guide rather than using a button sequence for a different Brother printer.

Install software and test

Select the exact operating-system version on Brother’s download page. Install an available compatible package and follow its network-printer instructions. Test a short document, then test scanning separately using software supported for your system. For mobile compatibility, consult this model’s manuals, including the Brother iPrint&Scan guide.

The network name does not appear

Confirm the router broadcasts a compatible network and the printer is within range. A hidden network needs manual entry. Check the router’s network settings before resetting the printer. Avoid a guest network that prevents devices from communicating with each other.

The printer connects but the computer cannot find it

Print the network configuration report using the model manual. Compare its network name with your intended network and note the IP address. Ensure the computer can reach devices on that local network; a VPN or guest isolation can interfere. Your computer need not use the same radio band if the router connects both bands to the same local network.

The connection fails

Record the exact error shown or printed on the WLAN report. Match it to Brother’s model-specific troubleshooting before changing security settings. Do not assume every error is a bad password. If the printer worked before a router change, rerun the wizard with the new network details.