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... your network, an HP Jetdirect wireless print server provides the same printing services as Jetdirect print servers connected by adapting the printer's USB port to a network. When connected through a wireless connection to or from the device at network speeds. By attaching a device directly to the HP Jetdirect print servers and not a separate computer running print server software. Note Unless otherwise specified, the term print server in this manual...
... your network, an HP Jetdirect wireless print server provides the same printing services as Jetdirect print servers connected by adapting the printer's USB port to a network. When connected through a wireless connection to or from the device at network speeds. By attaching a device directly to the HP Jetdirect print servers and not a separate computer running print server software. Note Unless otherwise specified, the term print server in this manual...
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... Chapter 9), Telnet (see Chapter 3), embedded Web server (see "Firmware Upgrades". See Table 1.1. ENWW Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server 8 See Table 1.2. *** xx represents a release number. Table 1.1 Supported Products Model Product Printer Network Number Connect Connect Network Firmware Protocols Version*** and Features ew2400 J7951A USB 2.0 10/100TX wired, or 802.11g wireless Limited* V.28.xx.nnnnnnnn en3700 J7942A...
... Chapter 9), Telnet (see Chapter 3), embedded Web server (see "Firmware Upgrades". See Table 1.1. ENWW Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server 8 See Table 1.2. *** xx represents a release number. Table 1.1 Supported Products Model Product Printer Network Number Connect Connect Network Firmware Protocols Version*** and Features ew2400 J7951A USB 2.0 10/100TX wired, or 802.11g wireless Limited* V.28.xx.nnnnnnnn en3700 J7942A...
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... of HP Jetdirect wireless print servers. ● Distributed on value-based products, such as ew2400 Allows automatic discovery and installation of HP Jetdirect-connected printers. ● May be downloaded from HP's Website. Table 2.1 Software Solutions (3 of 3) Operating Environment Function Remarks HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway for NDPS NetWare 5.x, 6.x Simplified installation, printing, and bidirectional management of HP Jetdirect-connected printers under Novell Distributed Print Services...
... of HP Jetdirect wireless print servers. ● Distributed on value-based products, such as ew2400 Allows automatic discovery and installation of HP Jetdirect-connected printers. ● May be downloaded from HP's Website. Table 2.1 Software Solutions (3 of 3) Operating Environment Function Remarks HP IP/IPX Printer Gateway for NDPS NetWare 5.x, 6.x Simplified installation, printing, and bidirectional management of HP Jetdirect-connected printers under Novell Distributed Print Services...
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...2. Insert the CD-ROM into your printer for printing. Run the HP WPS Assistant utility, then follow the instructions for Mac OS) to configure an HP Jetdirect wireless print server (WPS) with all current versions of NDPS. Once a wireless connection has been created, you may use other ... with the software. To use this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be in the documentation supplied with its wireless port enabled. Select and open the HPJETDIRECT CD-ROM icon. 3. Select and open the HP WPS Assistant folder. 5. Note Optionally, for updated ...
...2. Insert the CD-ROM into your printer for printing. Run the HP WPS Assistant utility, then follow the instructions for Mac OS) to configure an HP Jetdirect wireless print server (WPS) with all current versions of NDPS. Once a wireless connection has been created, you may use other ... with the software. To use this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be in the documentation supplied with its wireless port enabled. Select and open the HPJETDIRECT CD-ROM icon. 3. Select and open the HP WPS Assistant folder. 5. Note Optionally, for updated ...
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... systematically use BOOTP, DHCP, and RARP to a network will likely be transmitted. When initially powered on the network. HP Jetdirect Wireless Print Server. DHCP Requests Enable/Disable When a default IP address is assigned, you can configure the print server to about four seconds. However, this time, a single BOOTP request is limited to send, or not send, periodic...
... systematically use BOOTP, DHCP, and RARP to a network will likely be transmitted. When initially powered on the network. HP Jetdirect Wireless Print Server. DHCP Requests Enable/Disable When a default IP address is assigned, you can configure the print server to about four seconds. However, this time, a single BOOTP request is limited to send, or not send, periodic...
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... network will respond with a message that contains basic network configuration data for TFTP support. The BOOTP server's response may be located on , the Jetdirect print server sends a BOOTP request message onto the network. Using BOOTP/TFTP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this file using TFTP. BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) and TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) provide a convenient way...
... network will respond with a message that contains basic network configuration data for TFTP support. The BOOTP server's response may be located on , the Jetdirect print server sends a BOOTP request message onto the network. Using BOOTP/TFTP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this file using TFTP. BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) and TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) provide a convenient way...
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Using DHCP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that the HP Jetdirect print server uses. If you have a DHCP server on the server. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP, RFC 2131/2132) is one of DHCP requests between subnets. A TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) configuration file may fail unless ...
Using DHCP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that the HP Jetdirect print server uses. If you have a DHCP server on the server. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP, RFC 2131/2132) is one of DHCP requests between subnets. A TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) configuration file may fail unless ...
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.../IP Configuration 70 Log onto your network has been established. Turn the printer off. 2. Using RARP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to the print server. 1. This section describes how to configure the print server using the Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) on UNIX and Linux systems. This setup procedure enables the RARP...
.../IP Configuration 70 Log onto your network has been established. Turn the printer off. 2. Using RARP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to the print server. 1. This section describes how to configure the print server using the Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) on UNIX and Linux systems. This setup procedure enables the RARP...
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... assigned to configure other IP parameters. Using the arp and ping Commands Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that is, the workstation from a supported system. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 72 To configure a Jetdirect print server, use other tools (such as the HP Jetdirect print server. Using the arp and ping commands with an IP address using an ARP...
... assigned to configure other IP parameters. Using the arp and ping Commands Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that is, the workstation from a supported system. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 72 To configure a Jetdirect print server, use other tools (such as the HP Jetdirect print server. Using the arp and ping commands with an IP address using an ARP...
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... Jetadmin software). If their IP addresses match, chances are not secure. Using Telnet Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to your workstation to the print server. If the print server and your Windows online help. On Windows NT systems, the command prompt utility is in the Accessories folder in the Programs folder (click...
... Jetadmin software). If their IP addresses match, chances are not secure. Using Telnet Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to your workstation to the print server. If the print server and your Windows online help. On Windows NT systems, the command prompt utility is in the Accessories folder in the Programs folder (click...
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...), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this chapter. If the print server was manually set (for instructions to reset the print server to factory default settings. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 100 Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that network. Moving an HP Jetdirect wireless print server to another address after it is not reachable, you may...
...), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this chapter. If the print server was manually set (for instructions to reset the print server to factory default settings. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 100 Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that network. Moving an HP Jetdirect wireless print server to another address after it is not reachable, you may...
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... address in the range 169.254.1.0 to the embedded Web server. The IP address configured on your computer with an IP address. Viewing the Embedded Web Server Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that is turned on. When powered on, an HP Jetdirect print server that a wireless connection to configure an IP address on TCP/IP configuration options...
... address in the range 169.254.1.0 to the embedded Web server. The IP address configured on your computer with an IP address. Viewing the Embedded Web Server Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that is turned on. When powered on, an HP Jetdirect print server that a wireless connection to configure an IP address on TCP/IP configuration options...
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..., or configure the IPX/SPX stack for clients that the embedded Web server cannot create NDS objects (print server, printer, and print queue objects) on the HP Jetdirect print server may result in printing failures for NDS through HP utilities, such as HP ew2400, will close the connection to wireless network connection parameters on HP Jetdirect wireless print servers. To create these objects, use the new IP address.
..., or configure the IPX/SPX stack for clients that the embedded Web server cannot create NDS objects (print server, printer, and print queue objects) on the HP Jetdirect print server may result in printing failures for NDS through HP utilities, such as HP ew2400, will close the connection to wireless network connection parameters on HP Jetdirect wireless print servers. To create these objects, use the new IP address.
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...values, click Reset to configure your network. Therefore, it should be easily accessed by failing to your wireless network connection. ENWW Using the Embedded Web Server 111 Alternatively, you make should not be powered on your configuration entries. This button will launch a ...of the 802.11 page to defaults. If so, wait approximately two minutes before entering the wizard again. Note An HP Jetdirect wireless print server with factory-default settings longer than necessary, and any configuration changes that will bypass unnecessary parameters. connection to use the ...
...values, click Reset to configure your network. Therefore, it should be easily accessed by failing to your wireless network connection. ENWW Using the Embedded Web Server 111 Alternatively, you make should not be powered on your configuration entries. This button will launch a ...of the 802.11 page to defaults. If so, wait approximately two minutes before entering the wizard again. Note An HP Jetdirect wireless print server with factory-default settings longer than necessary, and any configuration changes that will bypass unnecessary parameters. connection to use the ...
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...'A - F', will result in the Key 2 field on your network. The HP Jetdirect print server can be only a single active key for basic access control and data privacy. For example, if other wireless devices on the Jetdirect print server and select Key 2 as the active key, then you must also enter this ...the same WEP key value.) All keys entered must be of the same length, either for 40/64-bit or 104/128-bit encryption. The HP Jetdirect wireless print server supports WEP keys for "128-bit" encryption. (Note: In both cases, 24 "Initialization Vector" bits are using four key positions (Key ...
...'A - F', will result in the Key 2 field on your network. The HP Jetdirect print server can be only a single active key for basic access control and data privacy. For example, if other wireless devices on the Jetdirect print server and select Key 2 as the active key, then you must also enter this ...the same WEP key value.) All keys entered must be of the same length, either for 40/64-bit or 104/128-bit encryption. The HP Jetdirect wireless print server supports WEP keys for "128-bit" encryption. (Note: In both cases, 24 "Initialization Vector" bits are using four key positions (Key ...
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... network. However, a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate installed to validate a network authentication server will not be saved. ● HP LaserJet Printer with Internal EIO Print Server In most cases, the HP Jetdirect internal print server can be reset to factory default values using the following procedures: CAUTION For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, resetting to factory default settings may need to use the printer...
... network. However, a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate installed to validate a network authentication server will not be saved. ● HP LaserJet Printer with Internal EIO Print Server In most cases, the HP Jetdirect internal print server can be reset to factory default values using the following procedures: CAUTION For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, resetting to factory default settings may need to use the printer...
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... not show the broadcast channel used on the HP Jetdirect configuration page. Unable to Communicate After Initial Setup If you to the one wireless LAN from another even though they have successfully configured the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with a network connection to your network, but.... See "Improving Reception and Performance" in this chapter. ● Use a wireless PC and its channel to select channel 10 or 11 (default) on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server. The Jetdirect configuration page will identify the network channel actually being used when a network is ...
... not show the broadcast channel used on the HP Jetdirect configuration page. Unable to Communicate After Initial Setup If you to the one wireless LAN from another even though they have successfully configured the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with a network connection to your network, but.... See "Improving Reception and Performance" in this chapter. ● Use a wireless PC and its channel to select channel 10 or 11 (default) on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server. The Jetdirect configuration page will identify the network channel actually being used when a network is ...
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... connection settings to access your network. Corrective Actions ● Re-orient the printer or HP Jetdirect wireless print server. Improving Reception and Performance Wireless LAN radio signals can penetrate many indoor structures and can reflect around obstacles. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 198 However, wireless communication range and performance depends on a variety of factors, including the number of users...
... connection settings to access your network. Corrective Actions ● Re-orient the printer or HP Jetdirect wireless print server. Improving Reception and Performance Wireless LAN radio signals can penetrate many indoor structures and can reflect around obstacles. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 198 However, wireless communication range and performance depends on a variety of factors, including the number of users...
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... FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Firmware Download Failure HP ew2400 firmware upgrades must be accomplished by: ■ moving the printer ■ moving the Access Point or wireless PC ■ adding an additional Access Point (Infrastructure mode only) ● Elevate the Access Point's antenna. As with other HP Jetdirect print servers, firmware upgrades may be downloaded using tools such...
... FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Firmware Download Failure HP ew2400 firmware upgrades must be accomplished by: ■ moving the printer ■ moving the Access Point or wireless PC ■ adding an additional Access Point (Infrastructure mode only) ● Elevate the Access Point's antenna. As with other HP Jetdirect print servers, firmware upgrades may be downloaded using tools such...
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..., the problem is correct. Troubleshooting an LPD UNIX Configuration Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this printer, such as /usr/spool/lpd/error_log_filename ■ Check other log files, such as HP-UX: /usr/adm/syslog ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 200 If the test file does not print, do the following: ■ Check printcap entries. ■ Check printer...
..., the problem is correct. Troubleshooting an LPD UNIX Configuration Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this printer, such as /usr/spool/lpd/error_log_filename ■ Check other log files, such as HP-UX: /usr/adm/syslog ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 200 If the test file does not print, do the following: ■ Check printcap entries. ■ Check printer...