BRIDGING NON-NETWORK INTERFACES AND NETWORK INTERFACES

摘要

The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the use of a device connected to a non-network interface. During operation, the system provides a bridge between the non-network interface and a network interface. Next, the system uses the bridge to enable communication with the device over the network interface. For example, the system may enable communication with a printer that is not configured for network printing over a network interface.