HP Jetdirect ew2500 - Print Server

Practical considerations for imaging and printing security

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...protocol using the device's embedded web server, as well as security of web services such as HP and its products meet the threat posed by maintaining their integrity. The HP Jetdirect 635n IPv6/IPsec and Gigabit Ethernet internal print server, available November 2005, uses a ...Vulnerabilities, viruses, and worms Vulnerability assessments are unable to authenticate to the 802.1x authorization server have been affected little by HP Web Jetadmin to provide fleet management of HP imaging and printing devices. Protect Information on the Network Protecting Information on page 12. For...

HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server Setup Guide

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...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 ...

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...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...

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...'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 terms and concepts ● Network printing terms and concepts ● If you for purchasing the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server! 1 Introduction Thank you need to your network using either a wired...

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...full-duplex, 100 Mbps. To complete (save) the change, power cycle the print server. 6 Reset 802.1x to factory default To complete (save ) the change is correct (indicated by... Function Instructions and Status Light (if applicable) 1 Print an HP Jetdirect configuration Changes to confirm. 3. in all languages. 4 Print an HP Jetdirect wireless status page. 5 Change the LAN speed/handshake. If... 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. To...

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An Access Point is divided into channels consisting of radio waves for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LANs specify a spectrum of 22 MHz each other directly. When set in this mode, the HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs from a network computer to -peer mode) is a wireless network topology where wireless devices communicate with each . The allowed spectrum is not used...

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... Access Point will use radio signals for 128-bit encryption. For HP Jetdirect print servers in their factory-default state, encryption of data privacy. Static Encryption. When configured for WPA/WPA2-Personal authentication, HP Jetdirect print servers use static encryption keys to encrypt and decrypt wireless communications. HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support configuration of available channels authorized for use may be restricted based...

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... authentication, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide supplied on the network security requirements. WPA encryption is used . Your wireless network does not require device authentication or security to authenticate users on the network. This type of security utilizes a central authentication server, such as RADIUS, to access a network. The HP Jetdirect print server supports IEEE 802.11 WEP keys for...

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... 802.11b levels as range, traffic and interference increase. Network printing terms and concepts Client-server printing On a client-server network, client computers send print jobs to a dedicated network server that block or absorb signals. It is allowed. In general, while radio waves can bounce off obstacles to access print servers, it is a logical name assigned to a wireless LAN. The HP Jetdirect print server receives print...

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... complex. For a list of the device. Hardware address Each device on a label attached to the print server. Network address Each device on a network must use a common language, or network protocol. Because the HP Jetdirect print server connects printers to a network, each HP Jetdirect print server during installation. It is listed on a network contains a unique LAN hardware (or "station") address that...

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... on the printer. 4. If the printer is already set up 1. Set aside the printer CD. (Do not install its software yet. Connect the print server to your computer.) 3. CAUTION: Do not use a USB hub, extender or parallel converter. If the printer is not already set up 1. Assemble ...cable. ● Plug the supplied USB cable into the printer's USB connector. 2 Install the print server hardware Set up the printer NOTE: Do not install any computer. 3. Turn on the back of the print server. ● Plug the other end of the hardware connection steps have been completed. Do not...

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Proceed to Make a network connection on the back of the print server. 3. Connect the power cable. ● Plug the supplied power module into a power outlet. ● Plug the other end of the power cable into the power connector on the back of the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server.) 4. 2. Print a configuration page by pressing the test button once. (The test button is located on page 13. 12 Chapter 2 Install the print server hardware ENWW

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... a wired connection to configure wireless settings. You can configure the wireless settings with either wired or wireless settings. Configure a wireless network using the included network (LAN) cable. HP recommends that you configure the wireless settings 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...

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... with one of the following operating systems: ◦ Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, or Server 2008. ◦ Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or greater. ● You have installed the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have printed an HP Jetdirect configuration page. ● (Infrastructure mode only) The wireless router, access point, or Apple base station on your network is operating...

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... this PC, see Install the printer on a network system or server on this PC after wireless connection settings have been configured. For a new print server that has not been configured, select First time wireless printer installation and click Next. If you only want to configure wireless settings, uncheck the box next to Install the printer on...

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... the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have configured the HP Jetdirect print server with the printer over your network computers or servers similar to Install the printer on a network system or server on page 28. To install the printer, go to other network printers. ENWW Configure settings for a wired network A network connection is required before you configure the wireless settings...

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...with your printer or on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM supplied with a wireless connection to configure and manage your printer model. In addition, you to configure the printer with your print server, depending on this procedure: 1. After you have created a wireless connection, you will use the.... To use other software, and setting up the print path. Insert the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 18 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW When finished there, this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be able to the detailed instructions supplied on the...

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... the printer, go to Install the printer on a network system or server on this PC after wireless connection settings have configured the HP Jetdirect print server with the printer over your network, see Troubleshooting on your wireless configuration. 8. Select Configure using wireless communication. 7. Factory-default wireless settings The HP Jetdirect print server wireless factory-default settings are unable to Install the printer on page...

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... Network Name (SSID) Authentication Encryption (WEP) hpsetup Open System [Disabled] Comments If your network uses a wireless router, access point, or Apple base station, reconfigure the Communications Mode of the HP Jetdirect print server. Change the SSID on other wireless devices. The HP Jetdirect print server is case sensitive. If required by your network, the proper authentication method must match the...

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... with the HP Jetdirect print server to the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. 22 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW For more information, refer to configure selected wireless parameters (not all wireless parameters can be set through Telnet). Also, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM...

HP Jetdirect ew2500 - Print Server - 802 11b g Wireless