An access point is in the network, but the computer is not wireless capable; Protocols; TCP/IP protocols and functions- Page 14

Introduction

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An access point is in the network, but the computer is not wireless capable

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This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point is connected to 
a computer which is not wireless capable with an Ethenet cable. When the Brother wireless machine (your 
machine) is a part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.

Protocols

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TCP/IP protocols and functions

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Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on a network. Protocols allow users to gain 
access to network connected resources.
The print server used on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet 
Protocol) protocols.
TCP/IP is the most popular set of protocols used for communication such as Internet and E-mail. This protocol 
can be used in almost all operating systems such as Windows

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, Macintosh

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 and Linux.

The following TCP/IP protocols are available on this Brother product.

DHCP/BOOTP/RARP

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By using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured.

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To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please contact your network administrator.

APIPA

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If you do not assign an IP address manually (using the control panel of the machine or the BRAdmin software) 
or automatically (using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) 
protocol will automatically assign an IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255.

DNS client

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The Brother print server supports the Domain Name Service (DNS) client function. This function allows the 
print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.