1. Introduction; Computer Network Basics; Overview- Page 11

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NC9100h_FM6.0

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 Introduction

Computer Network Basics

Overview

The network-connected Brother machine allows multiple computers 
to carry out several independent print jobs on one machine.

To use the Brother machine through a network, you need to select a 
protocol, configure the Print / Fax Server, and set up the computers 
you use.

Protocols

Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on 
a network. Protocols allow the users to gain access to the network-
connected resources.

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TCP/IP
This is the most popular set of protocols used for communication 
such as Internet and E-mail. This protocol can be used in almost 
all the operation systems such as Windows

®

, Macintosh

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 and 

Linux.
TCP/IP is suited to a large-scale network and is widely used for 
company networks.
TCP/IP is also widely used as the print protocol. The Brother 
machine can use the TCP/IP-based protocols such as LPR and 
NetBIOS Name Resolution.

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Protocol selection and Print / Fax Server configuration
If a Brother machine has been already connected to a 
network, please check the current protocol. In this case, 
you don't need to configure the Print / Fax Server.

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Print / Fax Server
Print / Fax Server activates the network functions built-in 
the Brother machine.