Types of Network Connections; Network Connection Example; Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP- Page 12

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Types of Network Connections

Generally speaking, there are two types of network: A Peer-to-Peer network and a shared Network.

Network Connection Example

Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP

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 on page 1-4.

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Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.

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The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration.

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If you are using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother 
machine.

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Network printer (your machine)

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