Remote setup, Types of network connections, Network connection example – Brother MFC-8870DW User Manual

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Introduction

Remote Setup

The Remote Setup software allows you to configure network settings from a Windows

or Macintosh

(Mac

X 10.2.4 or greater). (See Chapter 5 for Windows

and Chapter 11 for Macintosh

of the Software User’s

Guide on the CD-ROM).

Types of Network Connections

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 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.

TCP/IP

Windows

Network printer (your machine)

Switch or
Router