Brother HL-4040CN Network User's Manual page 13

Introduction
An access point is in 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 Ethenet cable. When the Brother wireless printer (your
printer) is a part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.
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1 Access Point
2 Wireless Network printer
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