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... to or from the device at network speeds. ENWW 7 1 Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server Introduction HP Jetdirect print servers allow you can install it in a convenient location and share it with multiple users. When connected through a wireless connection to 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. Note Unless...
... to or from the device at network speeds. ENWW 7 1 Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server Introduction HP Jetdirect print servers allow you can install it in a convenient location and share it with multiple users. When connected through a wireless connection to 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. Note Unless...
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... (see Chapter 3), embedded Web server (see "Firmware Upgrades". Supported Network Protocols Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that use only. ENWW Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server 8 For firmware updates, see Chapter 4), and network management applications. 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...
... (see Chapter 3), embedded Web server (see "Firmware Upgrades". Supported Network Protocols Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that use only. ENWW Introducing the HP Jetdirect Print Server 8 For firmware updates, see Chapter 4), and network management applications. 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...
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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...
HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide
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...printer for Mac OS 9.x or X systems, you to configure an HP Jetdirect wireless print server (WPS) with its wireless port enabled. Run the HP WPS Assistant utility, then follow the instructions for updated information. 4. Once a wireless connection has been created, you will need to obtain the related ... obtain the most recent software version, or to use this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be in the documentation supplied with all current versions of NDPS. ENWW HP Software Solutions Summary 27 If provided, read the release notes for downloading drivers...
...printer for Mac OS 9.x or X systems, you to configure an HP Jetdirect wireless print server (WPS) with its wireless port enabled. Run the HP WPS Assistant utility, then follow the instructions for updated information. 4. Once a wireless connection has been created, you will need to obtain the related ... obtain the most recent software version, or to use this utility, the HP Jetdirect wireless print server must be in the documentation supplied with all current versions of NDPS. ENWW HP Software Solutions Summary 27 If provided, read the release notes for downloading drivers...
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... configuration results: ● When powered on the print server, see the Jetdirect configuration page. For the default IP address settings actually configured on , a factory-default print server connected to a network through a cable, only a wireless Ad Hoc connection is transmitted, and broadcast packets are used . HP Jetdirect Wireless Print Server. Default IP on the print server are used to be disabled through supported configuration...
... configuration results: ● When powered on the print server, see the Jetdirect configuration page. For the default IP address settings actually configured on , a factory-default print server connected to a network through a cable, only a wireless Ad Hoc connection is transmitted, and broadcast packets are used . HP Jetdirect Wireless Print Server. Default IP on the print server are used to be disabled through supported configuration...
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... extended configuration data for the Jetdirect print server. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 40 However, Windows NT/2000/Server 2003 systems may be located on , the Jetdirect print server sends a BOOTP request message onto the network. For setup of BOOTP requests between subnets). The Jetdirect print server downloads this section assumes that a wireless connection to automatically configure the HP Jetdirect print server for TFTP support. BOOTP...
... extended configuration data for the Jetdirect print server. ENWW TCP/IP Configuration 40 However, Windows NT/2000/Server 2003 systems may be located on , the Jetdirect print server sends a BOOTP request message onto the network. For setup of BOOTP requests between subnets). The Jetdirect print server downloads this section assumes that a wireless connection to automatically configure the HP Jetdirect print server for TFTP support. BOOTP...
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... DHCP services must be used with any RFC 1001 and 1002-compliant dynamic name services as long as a WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) server IP address has been specified. Using DHCP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to your system documentation or online help to install or enable DHCP services.
... DHCP services must be used with any RFC 1001 and 1002-compliant dynamic name services as long as a WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) server IP address has been specified. Using DHCP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to your system documentation or online help to install or enable DHCP services.
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...the system does not display a process number for the RARP daemon, see the rarpd man page for the HP Jetdirect print server. 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 ... and node name for instructions on your UNIX or Linux system as a superuser. 3. Using RARP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to your system to respond to a RARP request from the HP Jetdirect print server and to supply the IP address to the...
...the system does not display a process number for the RARP daemon, see the rarpd man page for the HP Jetdirect print server. 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 ... and node name for instructions on your UNIX or Linux system as a superuser. 3. Using RARP Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a wireless connection to your system to respond to a RARP request from the HP Jetdirect print server and to supply the IP address to the...
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... an HP Jetdirect print server with HP Jetdirect print servers requires the following commands: arp -s ping where is the desired IP address to be assigned to configure other IP parameters. The arp command writes the entries to HP Jetdirect external print servers) Note On some systems, superuser rights may be located on the print server. Using the arp and ping Commands Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this...
... an HP Jetdirect print server with HP Jetdirect print servers requires the following commands: arp -s ping where is the desired IP address to be assigned to configure other IP parameters. The arp command writes the entries to HP Jetdirect external print servers) Note On some systems, superuser rights may be located on the print server. Using the arp and ping Commands Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this...
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... your computer must be protected by an administrator password, Telnet connections are that a wireless connection to configure the print server using other tools (for example, TFTP, embedded Web server, or HP Web Jetadmin software). Using Telnet Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a route will not likely exist.) On Windows systems, you can try an operating...
... your computer must be protected by an administrator password, Telnet connections are that a wireless connection to configure the print server using other tools (for example, TFTP, embedded Web server, or HP Web Jetadmin software). Using Telnet Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that a route will not likely exist.) On Windows systems, you can try an operating...
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... not conflict with updated settings. Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this chapter. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server," for example, from the printer control panel or Telnet), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this section assumes that network. Moving an HP Jetdirect wireless print server to another address after it is installed on the new network...
... not conflict with updated settings. Moving to Another Network Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this chapter. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server," for example, from the printer control panel or Telnet), reconfigure IP parameters as described in this section assumes that network. Moving an HP Jetdirect wireless print server to another address after it is installed on the new network...
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... of TCP/IP networking, see Chapter 3. Viewing the Embedded Web Server Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that is turned on. Before you can gain access to configure the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with wireless settings for selected printers with internal print servers), Telnet, the "arp" and "ping" commands, HP Web Jetadmin or other management software. To access the embedded...
... of TCP/IP networking, see Chapter 3. Viewing the Embedded Web Server Note For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, this section assumes that is turned on. Before you can gain access to configure the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with wireless settings for selected printers with internal print servers), Telnet, the "arp" and "ping" commands, HP Web Jetadmin or other management software. To access the embedded...
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...The embedded Web server provides access to wireless network connection parameters on HP Jetdirect wireless print servers. To reconnect, you enter or change a configuration parameter value, click Apply to enable your change, or click Cancel to erase your change the wireless network settings,...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 configure Novell Directory Services (NDS) Queue Server mode ...
...The embedded Web server provides access to wireless network connection parameters on HP Jetdirect wireless print servers. To reconnect, you enter or change a configuration parameter value, click Apply to enable your change, or click Cancel to erase your change the wireless network settings,...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 configure Novell Directory Services (NDS) Queue Server mode ...
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...failing to use the Cancel button), an Operation Failed screen may appear. To reset to factory-default values, click Reset to your wireless network connection. Click Apply to set, or Cancel to configure your network. This button will launch a configuration wizard that you may...(for example, by unauthorized clients. 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. ENWW Using the Embedded Web...
...failing to use the Cancel button), an Operation Failed screen may appear. To reset to factory-default values, click Reset to your wireless network connection. Click Apply to set, or Cancel to configure your network. This button will launch a configuration wizard that you may...(for example, by unauthorized clients. 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. ENWW Using the Embedded Web...
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For example, if other wireless devices on the network must be only a single active key for 40/64-bit and 104/128-bit encryption. The HP Jetdirect print server can be of the same length, either for "128-bit" encryption. (Note: In ...a through f, A through Z. (Note: Alphanumeric characters are using four key positions (Key 1, 2, 3, 4). Encrypt transmit data using alphanumeric ASCII (8-bit) characters. The HP Jetdirect wireless print server supports WEP keys for a given network (or SSID) at a time. But there can store up to 0 through 9, a through z, A through F. (Note:...
For example, if other wireless devices on the network must be only a single active key for 40/64-bit and 104/128-bit encryption. The HP Jetdirect print server can be of the same length, either for "128-bit" encryption. (Note: In ...a through f, A through Z. (Note: Alphanumeric characters are using four key positions (Key 1, 2, 3, 4). Encrypt transmit data using alphanumeric ASCII (8-bit) characters. The HP Jetdirect wireless print server supports WEP keys for a given network (or SSID) at a time. But there can store up to 0 through 9, a through z, A through F. (Note:...
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CAUTION Resetting the printer will be reset to factory default values using the following procedures: CAUTION For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, resetting to factory default settings may cause the print server to lose its wireless connection to your printer manuals. After resetting the printer, you may be reset to factory defaults when a cold-reset is performed by power...
CAUTION Resetting the printer will be reset to factory default values using the following procedures: CAUTION For HP Jetdirect wireless print servers, resetting to factory default settings may cause the print server to lose its wireless connection to your printer manuals. After resetting the printer, you may be reset to factory defaults when a cold-reset is performed by power...
HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide
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...; IP address ■ BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier), which distinguishes 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 your network. My Configured Channel...errors include incorrect entries for the following : ● Print a Jetdirect configuration page and verify all configuration settings for the print server, as indicated on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 197 This channel is not detected. It does not ...
...; IP address ■ BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier), which distinguishes 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 your network. My Configured Channel...errors include incorrect entries for the following : ● Print a Jetdirect configuration page and verify all configuration settings for the print server, as indicated on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 197 This channel is not detected. It does not ...
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... available through these optional tools may interfere with wireless LAN signals). Corrective Actions ● Re-orient the printer or HP Jetdirect wireless print server. Other tools available include: ● the embedded Web server (see Chapter 4) ● Telnet (see the HP Jetdirect configuration page or embedded Web server) is used to configure the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with increasing distance, obstructions and interference. Improving Reception...
... available through these optional tools may interfere with wireless LAN signals). Corrective Actions ● Re-orient the printer or HP Jetdirect wireless print server. Other tools available include: ● the embedded Web server (see Chapter 4) ● Telnet (see the HP Jetdirect configuration page or embedded Web server) is used to configure the HP Jetdirect wireless print server with increasing distance, obstructions and interference. Improving Reception...
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..., the print server will improve the range and performance of interference. Firmware Download Failure HP ew2400 firmware upgrades must be downloaded using similar radio frequencies. ● Reduce the distance between the printer and the Access Point or wireless PC. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 199 In ...Point's antenna will regain its previous configuration prior to the download failure. If it is powered off/on an HP Jetdirect wireless print server, simply restart the download process and try again. This can absorb or attenuate radio signals, and devices such...
..., the print server will improve the range and performance of interference. Firmware Download Failure HP ew2400 firmware upgrades must be downloaded using similar radio frequencies. ● Reduce the distance between the printer and the Access Point or wireless PC. ENWW Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server 199 In ...Point's antenna will regain its previous configuration prior to the download failure. If it is powered off/on an HP Jetdirect wireless print server, simply restart the download process and try again. This can absorb or attenuate radio signals, and devices such...
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... it is correct, the problem is correct. Print a Jetdirect configuration page. 2. 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 ping test passes, print a test file. At the UNIX prompt...
... it is correct, the problem is correct. Print a Jetdirect configuration page. 2. 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 ping test passes, print a test file. At the UNIX prompt...