Protocols; TCP/IP protocols and functionalities; DHCP/BOOTP/RARP- Page 14

Introduction

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Protocols

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TCP/IP protocols and functionalities

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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) protocol.
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.

Note

• You can configure the protocol settings by using the HTTP (web browser). See 

How to configure the print 

server settings using Web Based Management (web browser)

on page 54.

• For security features, see 

Security methods for E-mail notification

on page 56.

DHCP/BOOTP/RARP

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

Note

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 System (DNS) client function. This function allows the 
print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.

LPR/LPD

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Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network.

SMTP client

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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) client is used to send E-mails via Internet or Intranet.

Port9100

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Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.