Brother MFC-J1010DW Wi-Fi Setup

The Brother MFC-J1010DW has a model-specific wireless setup path. Use the printer’s own controls and the current Brother setup software rather than repeatedly resetting unrelated settings.

Set up Wi-Fi

1. Install Brother Mobile Connect when using the mobile setup path and make sure initial ink/setup steps are complete.
2. Use the app/setup flow to connect the machine to the intended Wi-Fi network; alternatively use the machine's WLAN settings.
3. If needed, enable WLAN from Settings > Network > WLAN (Wi-Fi) > WLAN Enable > On.
4. Print/use the WLAN report when connection fails and correct the reported network issue.

If the printer is not discovered

1. Confirm the router is on and the phone/computer is connected to the intended network.
2. Temporarily avoid guest networks or VPNs that can block local-device discovery.
3. Check the printer’s network/WLAN status or connection report where this model provides one.
4. If the printer is already connected but one computer cannot find it, repair/re-add the printer on that computer instead of resetting the printer network first.

After changing router or password

Run this model’s wireless setup again with the new SSID/password. A driver reinstall alone cannot reconnect a printer whose saved router credentials are no longer valid.

Before calling it a driver problem

Prove the network layer first. If the printer itself is not connected to the router, fix Wi-Fi. If it is connected and another device can print, focus on the affected computer’s queue/software.