Introduction

Types of network connections

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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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TCP/IPTCP/IP

1)Router

2)Network printer (your machine)

„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 to have 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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