Wireless Network Connection Example; Connected To A Wireless Capable Computer With An Access Point In The Network (Infrastructure Mode); Connected To A Wireless Capable Computer Without An Access Point In The Network (Ad-Hoc Mode) - Brother MFC-8870DW Network User's Manual
Multi-protocol on-board ethernet multi-function print server and wireless (ieee 802.11b/g) ethernet multi-function print server
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Also See for MFC-8870DW:
- Quick setup manual (58 pages) ,
- Connection manual (5 pages) ,
- Servise manual (495 pages)
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Introduction
Wireless network connection example
Connected to a wireless capable computer with an access point in the network
(Infrastructure mode)
This type of network has a central access point at the heart of the network. The access point can also act as
a bridge or a gateway to a wired network. When the Brother wireless machine (your machine) is part of this
network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.
Wired computer
connected to the
access point
Connected to a wireless capable computer without an access point in the network (Ad-hoc
mode)
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.
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Troubleshooting
