Protocols

TCP/IP Protocols

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 and 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 MFL-Pro Suite Installation or 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 protocol on a TCP/IP network.

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Port 9100

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

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

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