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RBR 20 Orbi Router- How to connect a Brother HL2170W printer to the network using WiFi ?
So I bought the Orbi RBR20 model and setting up the network was a breeze. However when I try to add my Brother HL2170 W wireless printer I run into issues. When I configure the printer itand print a ...
- Solved!!! If you click the reset pin button on the back on a Brother HL-2170w and press the black sync button. The key is press the button for a click of a second or less. Any longer and it messes it up
I have the same problem. Tried resetting, using a guest wi-fi with no password. I think the problem is the router is not assigning an IP via DHCP 192....
When i press the blue printer button three times it shows a full ip 264.45,etc
When i press the blue printer button three times it shows a full ip 264.45,etc
If its showing a 264.45, then the printer isn't configured correctly or there maybe a static Ip address set. Contact the printers mfr for help and information on setting up there printer and it's networking settings. Ask about printer FW updates as well.
gutnick wrote:
I have the same problem. Tried resetting, using a guest wi-fi with no password. I think the problem is the router is not assigning an IP via DHCP 192....
When i press the blue printer button three times it shows a full ip 264.45,etc- Solved!!! If you click the reset pin button on the back on a Brother HL-2170w and press the black sync button. The key is press the button for a click of a second or less. Any longer and it messes it up
Ah ha. Glad you figured it out. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
