Brother MFC-8870DW - Manual (Page 17)

Introduction
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Remote Setup
The Remote Setup software allows you to configure network settings from a Windows ® or Macintosh ® (Mac
OS ® X 10.2.4 or greater). (See Chapter 5 for Windows ® and Chapter 11 for Macintosh ® of the Software User’s
Guide on the CD-ROM).
Types of Network Connections
Network Connection Example
Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP
In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to each device. There is no
central server controlling file access or printer sharing.
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In a smaller network of 2 or 3 computers, we recommend the Peer-to-Peer printing method as it is easier
to configure than the Network Shared Printing method described on the following page. See Network
Shared Printing on page 4.
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Each computer must use the TCP/IP Protocol.
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The Brother machine needs an appropriate IP address configuration.
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If you are using a router, the Gateway address must be configured on the computers and the Brother
machine.
TCP/IP TCP/IP
Windows R Windows R Windows R
Network printer (your machine)
Switch or
Router