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To connect the Brother MFC-J4510DW to a wireless network, press Settings on the touchscreen, then go to Network > WLAN > Setup Wizard. Choose your network name (SSID), enter your Wi-Fi password, and confirm. When the screen shows Connected, the printer is on your network and ready for computers, phones and tablets on the same Wi-Fi.
These steps follow Brother’s own wireless setup FAQ for the MFC-J4510DW and the model’s Network User’s Guide (PDF), which lists the exact touchscreen menu names. Brother’s specifications page confirms the printer supports 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, WPS and AOSS one-push setup, and WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security. If your router supports WPS, there’s also a one-push method below that skips typing the password.
What you need before you start
- Your network name (SSID) and network key (password). Brother says these are often printed on a label on the base or side of the router; if you can’t find them, contact your internet provider or router maker, because Brother can’t look them up for you.
- The printer plugged in, turned on, and within range of the router while you set it up. You can move it afterward, as long as it can still reach the router.
- A router using a security mode the printer supports. The MFC-J4510DW’s spec sheet lists WPA2-PSK (AES) as its strongest option, so a router set to WPA3-only may need a WPA2/WPA3 mixed (transition) mode turned on.
Result: you have everything the Setup Wizard will ask for.
How to connect the MFC-J4510DW with the Setup Wizard
- Press Settings on the printer’s touchscreen.
- Press Network, then WLAN, then Setup Wizard.
- If the screen says Network I/F switched to Wireless, press Yes. This starts the wizard and switches the printer from a wired connection to Wi-Fi.
- Wait while the printer searches. When the list of network names appears, use the up and down arrows to find your SSID and press it.
- Press OK if prompted.
- Enter your network key (Wi-Fi password) with the on-screen keyboard and press OK. Passwords are case-sensitive.
- Press Yes to apply the settings.
Result: the LCD shows Connected. If the connection fails, the printer prints a wireless connection report with an error code you can use to troubleshoot.
If your network is open (no password and no encryption), the printer skips the password step and connects right after you choose the SSID.
How to connect with WPS or AOSS (one-push setup)
Brother’s one-push setup guide explains this method, and the Network User’s Guide gives the MFC-J4510DW menu path:
- Place the printer close to your router for setup.
- Press Settings > Network > WLAN > WPS/AOSS.
- If asked to switch the network interface to wireless, press Yes.
- When the printer tells you to start WPS or AOSS, press the WPS (or AOSS) button on your router, then press OK on the printer.
- Wait for the printer to finish. Only one WPS or AOSS device can be set up at a time, so don’t pair another gadget at the same moment.
Result: the screen shows Connected. If your router has no WPS button but supports a WPS PIN, use Settings > Network > WLAN > WPS w/PIN Code instead: the printer shows an 8-digit PIN that you enter in your router’s settings page within about five minutes.
After it connects: install the driver
To print from a computer, install Brother’s software. On Brother’s MFC-J4510DW downloads page, Windows users should get the Full Driver & Software Package and Mac users the Full Software Package, then follow the on-screen setup and choose the wireless connection. If the full package isn’t offered for your operating system, Brother says to install the latest printer driver instead. Our guide to updating a printer driver in Windows 11 covers keeping it current.
On an iPhone or iPad you don’t need a driver; see how to print to the MFC-J4510DW from an iPhone or our general guide to adding a printer to an iPad.
Result: the MFC-J4510DW appears as a network printer on your devices.
If the printer won’t connect
- Print the WLAN report. Press Settings > Print Reports > WLAN Report > Start. The error code on the report points to the cause, and Brother’s FAQ links to a list of codes and fixes.
- Reset the network settings. Brother says that if the printer was set up on a network before, you should reset its network settings before running the wizard again. Use Settings > Network > Network Reset, then hold Yes for two seconds to confirm.
- Check the password and security type. Re-enter the key carefully. If your router uses several WEP keys, Brother says to use only the first one.
- Unplug the Ethernet cable. The printer uses either wired or wireless, not both at once (Wi-Fi Direct is the exception).
- Find the printer’s address. If a computer can’t see it, our guide to finding a printer’s IP address helps you confirm it joined the right network.
Result: after fixing the cause, run the Setup Wizard again and look for Connected.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Wi-Fi password for my network?
Brother suggests checking the label on the router’s base or side, or its documentation. The printer can’t show you the password, and Brother support can’t provide it.
Do I need to reset the printer if I got a new router?
Brother recommends resetting the network settings if the printer was configured for wireless before, then running the Setup Wizard again with the new router’s SSID and password.
Can the MFC-J4510DW connect to a 5 GHz network?
Brother’s specifications list 802.11b/g/n but don’t mention 5 GHz support. If your router uses one network name for both bands and the printer can’t join, check your router’s settings for a 2.4 GHz option. This guide explains how to change your Wi-Fi to 2.4 GHz on your router.
Is this the same process for my Brother HL-2270DW?
No. That laser printer has no touchscreen wizard, so it uses a different method. See how to set up wireless printing on the Brother HL-2270DW. To take that printer off a computer, see how to uninstall a Brother HL-2270DW.
The MFC-J4510DW also scans. Once it’s on your network, see how to add a scanner to Windows 11 to set up scanning on your PC.
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