Brother PT-E550W - Manual (Page 45)

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Protocols
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The supported protocols differ depending on the model you are using.
TCP/IP protocols and functions
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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 the Brother printer 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
®
, Windows Server
®
, Mac OS X and Linux
®
.
NOTE
• You can configure the protocol settings by using the HTTP interface (web browser). (See Configuring the
printer settings using Web Based Management (web browser) on page 18.)
• To find what protocols your Brother printer supports, see Supported protocols and security features
on page 39.
The following TCP/IP protocols are available on the Brother printer:
DHCP/BOOTP/RARP
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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
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If you do not assign an IP address manually (using 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 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.254.254.
ARP
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Address Resolution Protocol performs mapping of an IP address to a MAC Address in a TCP/IP network.
DNS client
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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.
Glossary
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