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### Wired Network Connection Examples

Identify your wired network connection type: Peer-to-Peer or Network Shared environment.

- Peer-to-Peer Printing Using TCP/IP
  In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer sends and receives data directly to and from each device. There is no central server controlling file access or printer sharing.
- Network Shared Printing
  In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a "Server" or a "Print Server". Its job is to control all print jobs.

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