Types of network connection; Network connection example; Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP- Page 10

Introduction

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Types of network connection

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Network connection example

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Generally there are two types of network connections: Peer-to-Peer and Network Shared environment.

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP

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In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to each device. There is no 
central server controlling file access or printer sharing.

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In a smaller network of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the Peer-to-Peer printing method as it is easier 
to configure than the Network Shared printing method described on the following page. See 

Network 

Shared printing

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Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.

The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration.

If you are using routers, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother 
printer.

The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh

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TCP/IP

TCP/IP

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