Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM6) Driver

The Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM6) driver helps Windows recognize the communication interface used by Brother’s Remote Setup software to configure the multifunction device. It is relevant if you use Remote Setup, have reinstalled Windows, or see a missing driver warning for this port in Device Manager.

Key Features

• Remote Setup communication: Supports the interface that Brother software uses to access compatible device settings from your computer.
• Windows device recognition: Helps Windows identify the Remote Setup port rather than leave it listed as an unknown device.
• Configuration support: Works alongside the appropriate Brother utilities; it does not replace the printer or scanner drivers needed for everyday printing and scanning.
• Legacy Windows options: When choosing a package for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP, check its release notes for your exact operating system and architecture.

Although this entry may appear under a Camera category, it refers to a Remote Setup interface for a Brother multifunction printer, not a standalone camera. COM6 is the port assignment shown on this computer; the assigned number can differ on another system.

How to Install Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM6) Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm your operating system and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify compatibility separately: Windows 11 is not included in this entry’s listed supported operating systems.
2. Choose the correct package. Before starting a Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM6) driver download for Windows, confirm that the package explicitly supports the MFC-8370DN and your Windows version. Prefer an official Brother free download where available.
3. Prepare the device. Turn on the printer and follow the package instructions about when to connect it. Close any running Brother setup utilities.
4. Install the software. Extract the downloaded files if necessary, then run the installer and follow its prompts. If only driver files are supplied, use Device Manager’s Update driver option and browse to the extracted folder.
5. Verify operation. Restart if prompted, check Device Manager for warnings, and open Brother Remote Setup to confirm that it can communicate with the device.

Keep a working driver unless an update addresses a problem or adds needed compatibility. Check for the latest version that explicitly supports your system, and review its installation notes before replacing an existing setup.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Run the Brother full driver/software package as administrator, temporarily disable antivirus, and remove older MFL-Pro Suite/Remote Setup entries before reinstalling. Reboot before and after.
• Remote Setup Port not detected/COM6 missing: Confirm the MFC-8370DN is powered on and connected via USB or the same network, restart the Print Spooler, then rescan in Device Manager. If COM6 is occupied, assign another free COM port under Ports > Properties.
• Version conflicts after updates: Uninstall existing Brother drivers and Remote Setup, delete leftover ports, reboot, then install the latest MFC-8370DN package matching Windows bitness. Don’t mix older and newer Brother utilities.