Types of Network Connections. Brother IEEE 802.11b, MFC-490CW, Version B, MFC-5490CN, G, MFC-6890CDW, MFC-790CW, MFC-990CW, DCP-585CW, MFC-6490CW

Introduction

Types of Network Connections

Wired 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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2 Network printer (your machine)

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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. (See Network Shared Printing on page 5.)

„ Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.

„ The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration.

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

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Introduction

Network Shared Printing

In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs.

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4 Network printer (your machine)

„ In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.

„ The “Server” or the “Print Server” must use the TCP/IP Print Protocol.

„ The Brother machine needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration unless the machine is connected via the USB interface at the server.

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