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45Joey
New Contributor
6 years ago

Printer WIFI Connection issue

Since changing to Cox Wifi, I cannot get my Brother printer to connect with any of our PC / laptops vis WIFI. I keep having to connect directly using the USB cord. Please advise..

  • Bruce's avatar
    Bruce
    Honored Contributor III
    6 years ago

    I will assume you previously connected your printer directly to your router as a network share.  Some, if not most, routers don't have or support built-in print-server software.  Your previous router did but perhaps your new router does not.

    What's the make and model of your router?

    • Bruce's avatar
      Bruce
      Honored Contributor III
      6 years ago

      How are you connecting the printer to your LAN?

      Does the printer have a built-in wireless NIC?

      • bearone2's avatar
        bearone2
        Contributor III
        6 years ago

        hardwired with usb.

        yes,  it is a wi-fi printer.