An access point is in the network, but the computer is not wireless capable; Protocols; TCP/IP Protocols- Page 20

Introduction

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

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 the 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

TCP/IP Protocols

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 and 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

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

If you do not assign an IP address manually (using the MFL-Pro Suite Installation or 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.