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®, Mac OS X 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. |
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.
DNS client
The Brother print server supports the Domain Name System (DNS) client function. This function allows the print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.
LPR/LPD
Commonly used printing protocols on a TCP/IP network.
SMTP client (For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) client is used to send E-mails via Internet or Intranet.
Port9100
Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.
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)
TELNET
The Brother print server supports TELNET server for command line configuration.
SNMP
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network ready machines.
FTP client (For MFC-5890CN, MFC-5895CW, MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW)
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows the Brother machine to scan black and white or color documents directly to an FTP server located locally on your network or on the internet.
LDAP (For MFC-6890CDW)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) allows the Brother machine to search for information such as fax numbers and E-mail addresses from an LDAP server.
Note
| | The LDAP protocol is not supported for China. |
IPv6 (For MFC-5490CN, MFC-5890CN, MFC-5895CW, MFC-6490CW, DCP-6690CW and MFC-6890CDW)
Your brother machine is compatible with IPv6, the next generation internet protocol. For more information on the IPv6 protocol, visit
http://solutions.brother.com.
