Brother International HL 4040CN Network Users Manual - English - Page 12

Introduction Wireless network connection example (HL-4070CDW) 1 1 Connected to a wireless capable computer with an access point in the network (Infrastructure mode) 1 This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wired network. When the Brother wireless printer (your printer) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point. 1 4 2 3 1 Access Point 2 Wireless Network printer 3 Wireless capable computer connected to the access point 4 Wired computer connected to the access point Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point in the network (Ad-hoc mode) 1 This type of network does not have a central access point. Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. When the Brother wireless printer (your printer) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data. 2 1 2 1 Wireless Network printer 2 Wireless capable computer 5