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) protocol.
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.
Note
DHCP/BOOTP/RARP
By using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured.
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| | To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please contact your network administrator. |
APIPA
If you do not assign an IP address manually (using the BRAdmin applications) 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.
Port9100
Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.
SMTP client
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) client is used to send E-mails via Internet or Intranet.
IPP
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP Version 1.0) allows you to print documents directly to any accessible printer via the internet.
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, printers and terminals in a TCP/IP network.
Web server (HTTP)
The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings.
Note
| | We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0® (or greater) or Firefox® 1.0 (or greater) for Windows® and Safari™ 1.0 for Macintosh®. Please also make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use. We recommend you upgrade to Safari™ 1.2 or greater to enable JavaScript. If a different web browser is used, make sure it is compatible with HTTP 1.0 and HTTP 1.1. |
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.
LLMNR
The Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution protocol (LLMNR) resolves the names of neighboring computers, if the network does not have a Domain Name System (DNS) server. The LLMNR Responder function works in both the IPv4 or IPv6 environment when using a computer that has the LLMNR Sender function such as Windows Vista™.
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.
