Protocols; Tcp/Ip Protocols And Functionalities - Brother HL-2170W Network User's Manual

Protocols

TCP/IP protocols and functionalities

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
The following TCP/IP protocols are available on this Brother product.
Note
• You can configure the protocol settings by using the HTTP (web browser). See How to configure the print
server settings using Web Based Management (web browser) on page 107.
• For security features, see Security methods for E-mail notification on page 102.
DHCP/BOOTP/RARP
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
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.
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, Macintosh and Linux.
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