Connecting the Samsung SCX-3405W MFP to Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide with Details

Wireless connection of a multifunctional device Samsung SCX-3405W Connecting to a Wi-Fi network opens up the possibility of printing, scanning, and copying without the hassle of wires. However, many users encounter difficulties: the printer doesn't find the network, the connection drops, or the device simply isn't visible on the computer. In this article, we'll look at all stages of setup — from preparing the router to the first print, and we'll also look at common errors and how to fix them.

Model SCX-3405W supports wireless communication standards 802.11b/g/n on frequency 2.4 GHz, which is important to consider when choosing a network. If your router only operates within the range 5 GHz, connection will be impossible—you'll need to change your router settings or use an adapter. The device also doesn't support modern security protocols. WPA3, so in some cases you will have to temporarily switch to WPA2-PSK.

Before you begin, make sure you have the following on hand:

• 📄 Instructions for Samsung SCX-3405W (if saved) - useful for resetting settings.
• 🔌 Network cable (in case of emergency setup via USB or Ethernet).
• 📱 A smartphone or computer to check the connection.
• 🔑 Your Wi-Fi network password (if you forgot it, look at the sticker on your router).

1. Preparing the router: checking compatibility and settings

The first step is to make sure your router supports the connection. SCX-3405WThe device only operates within the range 2.4 GHz and does not support 5 GHzIf your router broadcasts two networks (for example, MyWiFi_2G And MyWiFi_5G), choose the first one.

Also check network security type:

• ✅ Supported: WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK, WEP (not recommended).
• ❌ Not supported: WPA3, Enterprise-modes (for example, 802.1X).

To change router settings:

1. Open your browser and enter the address 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (check the router sticker).
2. Log in (the default login and password are often admin/admin).
3. Find the section Wireless network (Wi-Fi) or Wireless Settings.
4. Make sure that:
• 🔘 Mode enabled 2.4 GHz.
• 🔘 Channel width (Channel Width) is installed on 20 MHz (auto mode may not work).
• 🔘 In the field SSID no Cyrillic characters or spaces (it is better to use Latin).

2. Connecting the MFP to Wi-Fi via the control panel

The most reliable way to set up Samsung SCX-3405W — use the built-in menu. To do this:

1. Turn on the printer with the button Power (front left).
2. Click the button Wi-Fi (antenna icon) and hold it 5-7 secondsuntil the wireless network indicator starts flashing.
3. A menu will appear on the display. Use the buttons ↑/↓ select an item Wi-Fi Setup (or Wireless Setup) and press OK.
4. Select Infrastructure (connection mode to the router), then WPS or Manual Setup:
• 🔄 WPS: if your router supports WPS, press the button WPS on the router for 2 minutes. The printer will connect automatically.
• ⚙️ Manual Setup: Select your network from the list, enter the password (case sensitive!) and confirm.

Make sure the printer is turned on|Check that the Wi-Fi indicator is blinking|Select the correct SSID (network name)|Enter the password without errors|Confirm the settings by pressing the OK button-->

If the printer does not find your network:

• 📶 Check that the router is not hiding SSID (it should be in the settings Broadcast SSID: Enabled).
• 🔄 Restart your router and printer.
• 📡 Reduce the distance between the devices (the maximum for a stable connection is 10 meters without obstacles).

3. Installing drivers on your computer

After connecting the printer to Wi-Fi, you need to install the drivers on PC or laptop, so that the device appears in the list of available devices. You can download the official software from the website Samsung:

1. Go to the support page Samsung Support (enter model) SCX-3405W in search).
2. In the section Downloads select:
• 🖥️ Printer driver (for your OS: Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux).
• 📱 utility Samsung Easy Printer Manager (to control the device).