Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM3) Driver

The Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM3) driver helps Windows recognize the communication interface used for remote configuration of your Brother multifunction printer. It is relevant if Device Manager lists this port as missing a driver, or if you need to use Brother’s Remote Setup software to manage supported device settings.

Key Features

• Remote Setup communication: Supports the interface used by Brother’s configuration software to communicate with the MFC-8370DN.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the Remote Setup Port correctly rather than displaying it as an unknown device.
• Legacy Windows support: Intended for compatible configurations running Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP; check the individual package’s operating system requirements before downloading.
• Companion functionality: Works alongside the appropriate Brother software. This port driver is not a replacement for the printer’s main printing or scanning drivers.

How to Install Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM3) Driver

1. Confirm your Windows version. Check your operating system and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 10 is listed as supported here, while Windows 11 compatibility requires separate confirmation from Brother.
2. Choose the appropriate package. Before starting your Brother MFC-8370DN Remote Setup Port (COM3) driver download for Windows, verify that the package explicitly supports the MFC-8370DN and your operating system. Prefer an official Brother source for a free download.
3. Prepare the connection. Close Brother utilities and follow the package instructions about when to connect or disconnect the printer. Avoid changing existing port assignments unless troubleshooting requires it.
4. Install the software. Run the downloaded installer and follow its prompts. If the package provides driver files without an installer, use Device Manager’s Update driver option and browse to the extracted folder.
5. Check recognition and operation. Restart Windows if prompted, then confirm that the port appears without a warning icon in Device Manager. Open Brother Remote Setup, if installed, and test communication. The assigned COM number may differ between computers.

Keep the driver and related Brother utilities updated when a compatible update addresses a problem or improves reliability. Choose the latest version available for your specific Windows release rather than assuming a newer package supports older systems, and retain a working installer in case you need to reinstall.