Connect Brother HL-2270DW Wireless: WPS Setup Guide

To connect Brother HL-2270DW wireless, use the WPS or AOSS button on your router and the wireless setup button on the back of the printer, then install the drivers on your computer. This method lets you print wirelessly from any device on the same network without needing a USB cable.

Before you start: check compatibility and requirements

Your router must support Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or AOSS. You will need your network name (SSID or ESSID) and network key. The printer must be powered on, within range of the router, and in the Ready state before you begin.

Connect your Brother HL-2270DW to Wi-Fi using the WPS button

Place the printer within range of your WLAN access point/router.
Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on. Wait until it reaches the Ready state.
Hold down the WPS or AOSS button on your router for a few seconds.
Press the wireless setup button located at the back of the printer for less than 2 seconds. Do not press it for 3 seconds or more, or the printer will enter PIN mode. Brother warns: do not press the button for 3 seconds or more, or the printer changes to PIN Method of the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup mode.
The printer searches for a compatible access point for 2 minutes. The Toner LED blinks during this search.
When the connection succeeds, the Ready LED stays on for 5 minutes to show Connected.

What to do if you held the button too long (PIN mode)

If you press the wireless setup button for 3 seconds or more, the printer switches to the PIN Method of Wi‑Fi Protected Setup mode. To recognize PIN mode, the printer will not connect via WPS and may prompt for a PIN. To clear this mode, wait 5 minutes or turn the printer power switch off and on again. Then retry the WPS method, pressing the button for less than 2 seconds.

Install the printer driver on your computer

Log in to your computer with Administrator rights. Brother's HL-2270DW wireless support page includes a computer setup path that starts with the computer being on and the user logged in with Administrator rights.
Insert the installation CD-ROM that came with the printer. Brother also says to insert the installation CD-ROM.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. The wizard will guide you through either a wired or wireless connection.
Once the driver is installed, the printer should appear in your list of available devices.

Test your wireless connection

Confirm the Ready LED shows Connected. Send a test print from your computer to verify the connection works. For iPhone, use AirPrint on the same Wi-Fi network; AirPrint works on iPhone 3GS or later without installing a driver. The iPhone must connect by Wi‑Fi to the same network as the Brother machine. AirPrint supports Infrastructure Mode, Ad‑hoc mode, or Wi‑Fi Direct if the machine supports it. The retrieved Brother page does not give a button-by-button iPhone menu path such as Share > Print for this model.

Troubleshooting common wireless issues

Router WPS/AOSS compatibility: If the printer does not connect, verify your router supports WPS or AOSS.
5 GHz incompatibility: The printer may not support a 5 GHz SSID.
PIN mode recovery: If you accidentally entered PIN mode, wait 5 minutes or power-cycle the printer to clear it.
Printer not found during setup: Ensure the printer is in Ready state and within range. Restart both the printer and router.
Connection drops: Move the printer closer to the router or reduce interference from other devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect multiple devices to the Brother HL-2270DW wirelessly?

Yes. Once the printer is on your Wi-Fi network, any computer, smartphone, or tablet on the same network can send print jobs to it.

How do I find the IP address of my Brother HL-2270DW?

Press the Menu button on the printer, navigate to Network, select TCP/IP, and then choose IP Address. The IP address will display on the screen.

Can I use a USB cable as a fallback if wireless fails?

Yes. The Brother HL-2270DW has a USB port. Connect a USB cable directly from the printer to your computer to print without a wireless network.

What do the LED patterns on the printer mean?

The Toner LED blinks during the 2-minute WPS search. The Ready LED stays on for 5 minutes to indicate a successful wireless connection. If the Ready LED does not stay on, the connection failed.