Types of network connection; Wired network connection example; Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP- Page 13

Introduction

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Types of network connection

Wired network connection example

Generally speaking, there are two types of network connection: Peer-to-Peer environment and a Network 
Shared environment.

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP

In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to and from the Brother 
printer.

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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

 on page 1-5.

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Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.

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

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

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The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh

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. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems)

Router

Windows

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Windows

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TCP/IP

TCP/IP

Windows

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Network printer