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...-peer (direct mode) printing 9 Network protocols ...9 Network address ...9 Hardware address ...9 If you need help...9 2 Install the print server hardware Set up the printer ...11 If the printer is already set up 11 If the printer is not already set up 11 Connect the print server to the printer 11 3 Make a network connection Configure a wireless network using the network (LAN) cable 13 Use a Microsoft Windows wireless PC 14 Configure settings for a wired network 17 Use an Apple Macintosh wireless computer 18 Configure a wireless network without a network (LAN) cable 18 Factory-default...
...-peer (direct mode) printing 9 Network protocols ...9 Network address ...9 Hardware address ...9 If you need help...9 2 Install the print server hardware Set up the printer ...11 If the printer is already set up 11 If the printer is not already set up 11 Connect the print server to the printer 11 3 Make a network connection Configure a wireless network using the network (LAN) cable 13 Use a Microsoft Windows wireless PC 14 Configure settings for a wired network 17 Use an Apple Macintosh wireless computer 18 Configure a wireless network without a network (LAN) cable 18 Factory-default...
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... Microsoft client-server networks ...26 Apple Mac OS networks ...26 To view documents on the CD-ROM 26 5 Troubleshooting Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset 28 Interpret the status lights ...29 Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless 31 During initial setup ...31 After initial setup ...31 My configured channel does not match the configuration page 32 Unable to use the HP Install Network Printer Wizard 32 Improve reception and performance 32 Firmware download failure ...33 Appendix A Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty...
... Microsoft client-server networks ...26 Apple Mac OS networks ...26 To view documents on the CD-ROM 26 5 Troubleshooting Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset 28 Interpret the status lights ...29 Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless 31 During initial setup ...31 After initial setup ...31 My configured channel does not match the configuration page 32 Unable to use the HP Install Network Printer Wizard 32 Improve reception and performance 32 Firmware download failure ...33 Appendix A Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty...
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...need to your network using either a wired or wireless connection. ● What's in the box 1 What's in the box Figure 1-1 Box contents 1 USB cable 2 Network (LAN) cable 3 External power adapter 4 HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server 5 HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, containing setup software and additional documentation * Warranty card (where applicable) ENWW What's in the box ● What you need help... Use the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server to directly connect your compatible HP printer to supply ● Test button functions ● Wireless LAN...
...need to your network using either a wired or wireless connection. ● What's in the box 1 What's in the box Figure 1-1 Box contents 1 USB cable 2 Network (LAN) cable 3 External power adapter 4 HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server 5 HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, containing setup software and additional documentation * Warranty card (where applicable) ENWW What's in the box ● What you need help... Use the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server to directly connect your compatible HP printer to supply ● Test button functions ● Wireless LAN...
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... printer to as a wireless network printer, to configure wired and/or wireless settings. When using the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM to complete the installation. For a wireless network: an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless LAN (WLAN) interface card installed in the computer. You can automatically download and install the printer driver.) NOTE: The HP Install Network Printer wizard requires a printer driver file with the appropriate extension (*.inf) to install a network printer, you need to supply ● A supported Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh computer with the included Network (LAN) cable...
... printer to as a wireless network printer, to configure wired and/or wireless settings. When using the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM to complete the installation. For a wireless network: an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless LAN (WLAN) interface card installed in the computer. You can automatically download and install the printer driver.) NOTE: The HP Install Network Printer wizard requires a printer driver file with the appropriate extension (*.inf) to install a network printer, you need to supply ● A supported Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh computer with the included Network (LAN) cable...
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... test button color), press and release the test button once to factory default To complete (save ) the change the speed/ handshake. 4. Test button functions The test button, which is located on the back of the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server, provides various functions depending on the number of times in quick succession. Table 1-1 Test button instructions Button Presses Function Instructions and Status Light (if applicable) 1 Print an HP Jetdirect configuration Changes to blinking green for switches that do not press the test button. have auto negotiation mode set...
... test button color), press and release the test button once to factory default To complete (save ) the change the speed/ handshake. 4. Test button functions The test button, which is located on the back of the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server, provides various functions depending on the number of times in quick succession. Table 1-1 Test button instructions Button Presses Function Instructions and Status Light (if applicable) 1 Print an HP Jetdirect configuration Changes to blinking green for switches that do not press the test button. have auto negotiation mode set...
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... set 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support configuration of up to four static WEP keys, for 128-bit encryption. For dynamic encryption protocols, encryption keys are 104-bit and 128-bit encryption. Infrastructure mode is disabled. of available channels authorized for use may be restricted based on your location (see Radio characteristics on page 42). ● If the print server is powered on and discovers a wireless network...
... set 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support configuration of up to four static WEP keys, for 128-bit encryption. For dynamic encryption protocols, encryption keys are 104-bit and 128-bit encryption. Infrastructure mode is disabled. of available channels authorized for use may be restricted based on your location (see Radio characteristics on page 42). ● If the print server is powered on and discovers a wireless network...
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... network server that block or absorb signals. Network printing terms and concepts Client-server printing On a client-server network, client computers send print jobs to access print servers, it is typically 50 feet at the lowest data rate (1 Mbps). In infrastructure mode, the Access Point will decrease to have clear line-of the HP Jetdirect print server. For 802.11b, the range is typically used to be configured with obstacles that controls the use of each wireless device...
... network server that block or absorb signals. Network printing terms and concepts Client-server printing On a client-server network, client computers send print jobs to access print servers, it is typically 50 feet at the lowest data rate (1 Mbps). In infrastructure mode, the Access Point will decrease to have clear line-of the HP Jetdirect print server. For 802.11b, the range is typically used to be configured with obstacles that controls the use of each wireless device...
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.... TCP/IP is important because it is listed on each HP Jetdirect print server during installation. On an IP network, configuration and assignment of the device. The LAN hardware address is the most network environments. Hardware address Each device on a network contains a unique LAN hardware (or "station") address that will send print jobs directly to the printer. Instead, an HP Jetdirect-connected network printer is assigned by the manufacturer of IP addresses and other IP settings are a bit more information, see Supported network...
.... TCP/IP is important because it is listed on each HP Jetdirect print server during installation. On an IP network, configuration and assignment of the device. The LAN hardware address is the most network environments. Hardware address Each device on a network contains a unique LAN hardware (or "station") address that will send print jobs directly to the printer. Instead, an HP Jetdirect-connected network printer is assigned by the manufacturer of IP addresses and other IP settings are a bit more information, see Supported network...
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... configure using a network (LAN) cable (wired). Configuration procedures: ● To configure wireless settings using the included network (LAN) cable, go to Optional wireless connection setup methods on page 21. NOTE: You can be enabled. When disconnecting the cable after you can discover and install the printer on page 18. ● For optional methods, go to Configure a wireless network using the network (LAN) cable 13 3 Make a network connection This section describes how to configure the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server with the included network (LAN...
... configure using a network (LAN) cable (wired). Configuration procedures: ● To configure wireless settings using the included network (LAN) cable, go to Optional wireless connection setup methods on page 21. NOTE: You can be enabled. When disconnecting the cable after you can discover and install the printer on page 18. ● For optional methods, go to Configure a wireless network using the network (LAN) cable 13 3 Make a network connection This section describes how to configure the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server with the included network (LAN...
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..., Server 2003, or Server 2008. ◦ Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or greater. ● You have installed the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have configured the HP Jetdirect print server with the printer over your network, see Troubleshooting on your wireless configuration. 7. ENWW Configure settings for a wired network A network connection is generally easier to complete your PC, continue with the instructions displayed. NOTE: HP recommends that you have printed an HP Jetdirect configuration page. When you configure the wireless settings using the included network (LAN) cable...
..., Server 2003, or Server 2008. ◦ Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or greater. ● You have installed the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have configured the HP Jetdirect print server with the printer over your network, see Troubleshooting on your wireless configuration. 7. ENWW Configure settings for a wired network A network connection is generally easier to complete your PC, continue with the instructions displayed. NOTE: HP recommends that you have printed an HP Jetdirect configuration page. When you configure the wireless settings using the included network (LAN) cable...
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... Mac OS network. After you have created a wireless connection, you to autostart, or run Setup.exe from your printer for printing. Insert the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM into your wireless settings without a network (LAN) cable To configure your wireless PC. 2. To use the installation software on either the CD-ROM supplied with your printer or on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM supplied with a wireless connection to the detailed instructions supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Wait for the print server, installing printer drivers and other utilities, such as the HP LaserJet Utility...
... Mac OS network. After you have created a wireless connection, you to autostart, or run Setup.exe from your printer for printing. Insert the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM into your wireless settings without a network (LAN) cable To configure your wireless PC. 2. To use the installation software on either the CD-ROM supplied with your printer or on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM supplied with a wireless connection to the detailed instructions supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Wait for the print server, installing printer drivers and other utilities, such as the HP LaserJet Utility...
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... screens to communicate with the printer over your network, see Troubleshooting on page 28. Factory-default wireless settings The HP Jetdirect print server wireless factory-default settings are unable to complete your network, do the following table. 20 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW If left checked (default), the wizard will install the printer on this PC after wireless connection settings have configured the HP Jetdirect print server with the instructions displayed. When you are shown in Install the printer on a network system or server on page...
... screens to communicate with the printer over your network, see Troubleshooting on page 28. Factory-default wireless settings The HP Jetdirect print server wireless factory-default settings are unable to complete your network, do the following table. 20 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW If left checked (default), the wizard will install the printer on this PC after wireless connection settings have configured the HP Jetdirect print server with the instructions displayed. When you are shown in Install the printer on a network system or server on page...
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... server, each Windows client can use the HP LaserJet Utilities provided on page 28. If the test page fails to display the items in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (*.pdf). In addition, you can be accessed through the server. For additional information, read the appropriate HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for your CD-ROM drive. 2. For information on accessing documents on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, see Troubleshooting on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Microsoft client-server networks After...
... server, each Windows client can use the HP LaserJet Utilities provided on page 28. If the test page fails to display the items in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (*.pdf). In addition, you can be accessed through the server. For additional information, read the appropriate HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for your CD-ROM drive. 2. For information on accessing documents on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, see Troubleshooting on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Microsoft client-server networks After...
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...your network software (for example, TCP/IP utilities, or network printer management applications such as HP Web Jetadmin) NOTE: Frequently asked questions about installing and configuring the HP Jetdirect print server can be found by searching for your settings are saved in the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset") ● Interpret the status lights ● Unable to communicate with the HP Jetdirect print server, or it fails to its factory-default...
...your network software (for example, TCP/IP utilities, or network printer management applications such as HP Web Jetadmin) NOTE: Frequently asked questions about installing and configuring the HP Jetdirect print server can be found by searching for your settings are saved in the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Reset the print server to factory defaults ("cold reset") ● Interpret the status lights ● Unable to communicate with the HP Jetdirect print server, or it fails to its factory-default...
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... that factory-default values have been assigned. To restore factory-default settings on LAN connector) ENWW Interpret the status lights 29 The Link and Act status lights on the LAN connector indicate network activity. 1 USB 2 Wired 3 Wireless 4 Link (on LAN connector) 5 Act (on an HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server, follow these steps: 1. Interpret the status lights The HP Jetdirect ew2500 status lights provide information about the USB, wired, and wireless connections. When you restore the print server to its wireless connection to your network. If a printer reset...
... that factory-default values have been assigned. To restore factory-default settings on LAN connector) ENWW Interpret the status lights 29 The Link and Act status lights on the LAN connector indicate network activity. 1 USB 2 Wired 3 Wireless 4 Link (on LAN connector) 5 Act (on an HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server, follow these steps: 1. Interpret the status lights The HP Jetdirect ew2500 status lights provide information about the USB, wired, and wireless connections. When you restore the print server to its wireless connection to your network. If a printer reset...
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If the connection fails after entering configuration settings, reset the print server to factory-default settings ("cold reset") and try the following: ● Print an HP Jetdirect configuration page and verify all off except the one you want to configure. Common errors include incorrect entries for your network computers are , turn all configuration settings for the following : ● Your wireless computer is configured to match the default wireless network settings on the Ad Hoc network (with SSID "hpsetup"). ● There...
If the connection fails after entering configuration settings, reset the print server to factory-default settings ("cold reset") and try the following: ● Print an HP Jetdirect configuration page and verify all off except the one you want to configure. Common errors include incorrect entries for your network computers are , turn all configuration settings for the following : ● Your wireless computer is configured to match the default wireless network settings on the Ad Hoc network (with SSID "hpsetup"). ● There...
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... of the network. The HP Jetdirect configuration page will decrease with wireless LAN signals). Other tools available include: ● the HP embedded Web server ● Telnet NOTE: The configurable parameters available through these symptoms ● Wireless status light is amber. ● The signal strength is poor or marginal. ● Print jobs are unable to use the HP Install Network Printer Wizard The HP Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows) is used to configure the wireless network connection settings to the one wireless LAN from another...
... of the network. The HP Jetdirect configuration page will decrease with wireless LAN signals). Other tools available include: ● the HP embedded Web server ● Telnet NOTE: The configurable parameters available through these symptoms ● Wireless status light is amber. ● The signal strength is poor or marginal. ● Print jobs are unable to use the HP Install Network Printer Wizard The HP Install Network Printer Wizard (Windows) is used to configure the wireless network connection settings to the one wireless LAN from another...
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.... Firmware download failure The HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server provides limited firmware upgrade capabilities. If power is configured for server-based authentication. This might improve reception and performance. ● Reduce or remove sources of all wireless devices. In most office environments, elevating the Access Point's antenna will improve the range and performance of interference. If the firmware download fails to complete, you should restart the download without cycling power to the Access Point or wireless...
.... Firmware download failure The HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server provides limited firmware upgrade capabilities. If power is configured for server-based authentication. This might improve reception and performance. ● Reduce or remove sources of all wireless devices. In most office environments, elevating the Access Point's antenna will improve the range and performance of interference. If the firmware download fails to complete, you should restart the download without cycling power to the Access Point or wireless...
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... during the warranty period, HP will replace software which prove to new. A Service and support ● Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ● Local warranty statements ● Customer support ● Product accessibility Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server Software on HP Jetdirect CD-ROM Duration of limited warranty 1 Year 90 Days HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of...
... during the warranty period, HP will replace software which prove to new. A Service and support ● Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ● Local warranty statements ● Customer support ● Product accessibility Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server Software on HP Jetdirect CD-ROM Duration of limited warranty 1 Year 90 Days HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of...
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...; HP LaserJet Utility for Mac OS X) ◦ FTP (File Transfer Protocol) ◦ WS Discovery (Microsoft Web Services) ENWW HP support software 37 Table B-2 Embedded services ● Configuration and management ◦ BootP/DHCP (IPv4 only) ◦ DHCPv6 ◦ TFTP (IPv4 only) ◦ Web Proxy (Automatic/Manual cURL) ◦ LLMNR ◦ Telnet (IPv4 only) ◦ SNMP (v1, v2c, v3) agents ◦ Bonjour (for Macintosh (Mac OS) Embedded services Key services embedded in the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server are listed...
...; HP LaserJet Utility for Mac OS X) ◦ FTP (File Transfer Protocol) ◦ WS Discovery (Microsoft Web Services) ENWW HP support software 37 Table B-2 Embedded services ● Configuration and management ◦ BootP/DHCP (IPv4 only) ◦ DHCPv6 ◦ TFTP (IPv4 only) ◦ Web Proxy (Automatic/Manual cURL) ◦ LLMNR ◦ Telnet (IPv4 only) ◦ SNMP (v1, v2c, v3) agents ◦ Bonjour (for Macintosh (Mac OS) Embedded services Key services embedded in the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server are listed...