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Wireless network connection example

Connected to a wireless capable computer with an access point on the network
(Infrastructure mode)

1.	Access point
2.	Wireless network printer (your machine)
3.	Wireless capable computer communicating with the access point
4.	Wired computer connected to the access point

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Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point on the network
(Ad-hoc mode)

This type of network does not have a central access point. Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending the print data.

1.	Wireless network printer (your machine)
2.	Wireless capable computer

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An access point is on the network, but the computer is not wireless capable

This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point is connected to a computer which is not wireless capable with the Ethernet cable. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is a part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.

1.	Access point
2.	Wireless network printer (your machine)
3.	Wired computer connected to the access point

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