Brother International HL 5280DW Network Users Manual - English - Page 13
Types of network connection, Wired network connection example, Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP
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Introduction Types of network connection Wired network connection example 1 Generally speaking, there are two types of network connection: Peer-to-Peer environment and a Network Shared environment. Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to and from the Brother printer. Windows® Windows® Windows® Router TCP/IP TCP/IP Network printer ■ 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 1-5. ■ Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol. ■ The Brother printer needs to have an appropriate IP address configuration. ■ If you are using routers, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother printer. ■ The Brother printer can also communicate with Macintosh®. (TCP/IP compatible operating systems) 1 - 4