Practical considerations for imaging and printing security
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..., such as those with HP Jetdirect devices Network connectivity for HP imaging and printing devices is used in HP's imaging and printing product development, and as a result these devices have all network access denied. 802.1x can secure network printing and scanning protocols. IPsec ... • Chai HP's Chai provides a means to the Ethernet network. The HP Jetdirect 635n IPv6/IPsec and Gigabit Ethernet internal print server, available November 2005, uses a cryptographic accelerator to provide click-to avoid installing malware on page 12. HP Secure Erase HP Secure Erase implements ...
..., such as those with HP Jetdirect devices Network connectivity for HP imaging and printing devices is used in HP's imaging and printing product development, and as a result these devices have all network access denied. 802.1x can secure network printing and scanning protocols. IPsec ... • Chai HP's Chai provides a means to the Ethernet network. The HP Jetdirect 635n IPv6/IPsec and Gigabit Ethernet internal print server, available November 2005, uses a cryptographic accelerator to provide click-to avoid installing malware on page 12. HP Secure Erase HP Secure Erase implements ...
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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 ...
...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...
...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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... 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... This print server complies with IEEE 802.11g wireless standards. Use the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server to directly connect your compatible HP printer to supply ● Test button functions...
... 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... This print server complies with IEEE 802.11g wireless standards. Use the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server to directly connect your compatible HP printer to supply ● Test button functions...
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...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...the button down until the status light begins page in all languages. 4 Print an HP Jetdirect wireless status page. 5 Change the LAN speed/handshake. If the speed is...then release the button. To complete (save) the change, power cycle the print server. 6 Reset 802.1x to confirm. 3. have auto negotiation mode set, Select from 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...the button down until the status light begins page in all languages. 4 Print an HP Jetdirect wireless status page. 5 Change the LAN speed/handshake. If the speed is...then release the button. To complete (save) the change, power cycle the print server. 6 Reset 802.1x to confirm. 3. have auto negotiation mode set, Select from the ...
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... 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 . Figure 1-5 Ad Hoc mode: a peer-to-peer wireless network topology NOTE: The term "peer-to -computer mode. The number ENWW Wireless LAN terms and concepts 5 Channels IEEE standards for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LANs specify a spectrum...
... 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 . Figure 1-5 Ad Hoc mode: a peer-to-peer wireless network topology NOTE: The term "peer-to -computer mode. The number ENWW Wireless LAN terms and concepts 5 Channels IEEE standards for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LANs specify a spectrum...
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... a manual change to the WEP key on each device on each wireless device. When configured for WPA/WPA2-Personal authentication, HP Jetdirect print servers use static encryption keys to encrypt and decrypt wireless communications. WEP keys are 104-bit and 128-bit encryption. of ... 104 bits for either 40/64bit or 104/128-bit encryption. When set 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support configuration of data privacy. However, the print servers support static WEP and popular dynamic encryption protocols. Infrastructure mode is called 40-bit, 64-bit, 104...
... a manual change to the WEP key on each device on each wireless device. When configured for WPA/WPA2-Personal authentication, HP Jetdirect print servers use static encryption keys to encrypt and decrypt wireless communications. WEP keys are 104-bit and 128-bit encryption. of ... 104 bits for either 40/64bit or 104/128-bit encryption. When set 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support configuration of data privacy. However, the print servers support static WEP and popular dynamic encryption protocols. Infrastructure mode is called 40-bit, 64-bit, 104...
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... mode, the HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs from wireless and cabled network computers through an Access Point. HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support the following security types: ● No security. The HP Jetdirect print server supports IEEE 802.11 WEP keys for data privacy. ● WEP-Personal. Your network uses WPA with EAP/802.1x authentication. For more information about authentication, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide...
... mode, the HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs from wireless and cabled network computers through an Access Point. HP Jetdirect wireless print servers support the following security types: ● No security. The HP Jetdirect print server supports IEEE 802.11 WEP keys for data privacy. ● WEP-Personal. Your network uses WPA with EAP/802.1x authentication. For more information about authentication, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide...
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Data rate will require wireless devices to have clear line-of each wireless device on the physical environment and the orientation of the HP Jetdirect print server. For 802.11b, the range is typically 100 feet at the highest data rate (11 Mbps), and 300 feet at the highest data rate (54 Mbps). The HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs over which the...
Data rate will require wireless devices to have clear line-of each wireless device on the physical environment and the orientation of the HP Jetdirect print server. For 802.11b, the range is typically 100 feet at the highest data rate (11 Mbps), and 300 feet at the highest data rate (54 Mbps). The HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs over which the...
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...print server. It is installed on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Network address Each device on each print server contains a LAN hardware address assigned by a unique network address for the print server. On an IP network, configuration and assignment of 12 hexadecimal digits (0 through F). Because the HP Jetdirect print server connects printers to a network, each HP Jetdirect print server... Figure 1-8 Peer-to-peer printing Network protocols For network computers and printers to the print server. The HP Jetdirect print server can support many different network ...
...print server. It is installed on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. Network address Each device on each print server contains a LAN hardware address assigned by a unique network address for the print server. On an IP network, configuration and assignment of 12 hexadecimal digits (0 through F). Because the HP Jetdirect print server connects printers to a network, each HP Jetdirect print server... Figure 1-8 Peer-to-peer printing Network protocols For network computers and printers to the print server. The HP Jetdirect print server can support many different network ...
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...instructions supplied with the printer. 2. Turn on the printer. 4. Set aside the printer CD. (Do not install its software yet. Connect the print server to your computer.) 3. Connect the USB cable. ● Plug the supplied USB cable into the printer's USB connector. ENWW Set up 1. ...Do not attach the printer to the printer 1. 2 Install the print server hardware Set up 1. Proceed to Connect the print server to the printer on the back of the print server. ● Plug the other end of the hardware connection steps have been completed. If the...
...instructions supplied with the printer. 2. Turn on the printer. 4. Set aside the printer CD. (Do not install its software yet. Connect the print server to your computer.) 3. Connect the USB cable. ● Plug the supplied USB cable into the printer's USB connector. ENWW Set up 1. ...Do not attach the printer to the printer 1. 2 Install the print server hardware Set up 1. Proceed to Connect the print server to the printer on the back of the print server. ● Plug the other end of the hardware connection steps have been completed. If the...
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Proceed to Make a network connection on the back of the print server. 3. 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 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.
Proceed to Make a network connection on the back of the print server. 3. 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 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.
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... setup methods on page 21. Configuration procedures: ● To configure wireless settings using the included network (LAN) cable, 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) cable, which can be removed after configuration...
... setup methods on page 21. Configuration procedures: ● To configure wireless settings using the included network (LAN) cable, 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) cable, which can be removed after configuration...
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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...
... 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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... you later wish to install the printer on page 23. 16 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW 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 this PC after...
... you later wish to install the printer on page 23. 16 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW 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 this PC after...
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...; 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 a wireless connection to your network, do the following: ● Print an HP Jetdirect configuration page to Install the printer on a network system or server on your wireless configuration. 7. Configure settings for a wired network 17 Select the configuration method. To...
...; 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 a wireless connection to your network, do the following: ● Print an HP Jetdirect configuration page to Install the printer on a network system or server on your wireless configuration. 7. Configure settings for a wired network 17 Select the configuration method. To...
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... computer. When finished there, this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be able to use other software, and setting up the print path. Figure 3-1 Mac OS Configuration The HP Jetdirect CD-ROM includes a utility, the HP Wireless Jetdirect Assistant for printing on your printer model. Configure a wireless network without a network (LAN) cable To configure your wireless settings without a network cable, follow this...
... computer. When finished there, this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be able to use other software, and setting up the print path. Figure 3-1 Mac OS Configuration The HP Jetdirect CD-ROM includes a utility, the HP Wireless Jetdirect Assistant for printing on your printer model. Configure a wireless network without a network (LAN) cable To configure your wireless settings without a network cable, follow this...
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... the printer on your network, do the following table. 20 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW Select Configure using wireless communication. 7. Factory-default wireless settings The HP Jetdirect print server wireless factory-default settings are unable to your network computers or servers similar to other network printers. If you are shown in Install the printer on a network system or...
... the printer on your network, do the following table. 20 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW Select Configure using wireless communication. 7. Factory-default wireless settings The HP Jetdirect print server wireless factory-default settings are unable to your network computers or servers similar to other network printers. If you are shown in Install the printer on a network system or...
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... the default IP network of the HP Jetdirect print server to Infrastructure. (Ad Hoc mode only) Specifies the broadcast channel if the print server fails to connect to the default IP address (check the HP Jetdirect configuration page for example, Key 1) configured on the HP Jetdirect print server. The active key must be configured on other wireless devices. In most cases, you should...
... the default IP network of the HP Jetdirect print server to Infrastructure. (Ad Hoc mode only) Specifies the broadcast channel if the print server fails to connect to the default IP address (check the HP Jetdirect configuration page for example, Key 1) configured on the HP Jetdirect print server. The active key must be configured on other wireless devices. In most cases, you should...
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... to configure selected wireless parameters (not all wireless parameters can be set through Telnet). For information on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. 22 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW Also, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Using your Web browser to access the HP embedded Web server on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server.
... to configure selected wireless parameters (not all wireless parameters can be set through Telnet). For information on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. 22 Chapter 3 Make a network connection ENWW Also, refer to the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for this print server model, supplied on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. ● Using your Web browser to access the HP embedded Web server on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server.