Brother MFC-685CW - Manual (Page 26)

Configuring your machine for a wireless network
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Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point on the network (Ad-hoc
mode)
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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.
An access point is on the network, but the computer is not wireless capable
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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.