Protocols

TCP/IP protocols and functions

Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on a network. Protocols allow users to gain access to network connected resources. The print server used on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocols. TCP/IP is the most popular set of protocols used for communication such as Internet and E-mail. This protocol can be used in almost all operating systems such as Windows^®, Macintosh^® and Linux. The following TCP/IP protocols are available on this Brother product.

DHCP/BOOTP/RARP

By using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured.

Note

To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please contact your network administrator.

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APIPA

If you do not assign an IP address manually (using the control panel of the machine or the BRAdmin software) or automatically (using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol will automatically assign an IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255.

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DNS client

The Brother print server supports the Domain Name Service (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.

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LPR/LPD

Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network.

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Port9100

Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.

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mDNS

mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS^® X Simple Network Configured system. (Mac OS^® X 10.2.4 or greater).

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TELNET

The Brother print server supports TELNET server for command line configuration.

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SNMP

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines.

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LLTD

The Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) lets you locate the Brother machine easily on the Windows Vista™ Network Map. Your Brother machine will be shown with a distinctive icon and the node name. The default setting for this protocol is Off.

You can activate LLTD using the BRAdmin Professional utility software. Visit the download page for your model at http://solutions.brother.com to download BRAdmin Professional.

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Web Services

The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista™ users to install the Brother printer driver by right-clicking the machine icon from the Start / Network selection. (See Installation when using Web Services(For Windows Vista™ users)). The Web Services also lets you check the current status of the machine from your computer.

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