Table 4-16Wizard Security Levels (continued)

Security Level

Description

 

 

Enhanced Security

Adds to Basic Security by automatically disabling management protocols that do not use

(Recommended)

secure, encrypted communications (such as Telnet and FTP firmware updates, RCFG,

 

SNMP v1/v2c). To change individual protocol settings, see Mgmt. Protocols

 

on page 99.

 

Use the Admin. Account page to enter the administrator password.

 

NOTE: To clear the administrator password, apply blank entries using Custom

 

Security, or see Admin. Account on page 94.

 

Use the SNMP Configuration pages to configure specific SNMP settings:

 

● Enable SNMPv3 (Full-featured print servers only) Enable SNMP v3 and create an

 

SNMP v3 account. Not recommended if you manage devices using HP Web

 

Jetadmin. See SNMP on page 83.

 

● Enable SNMPv1/v2 read-only access Support current tools that rely on SNMP

 

v1/v2 for device discovery and status.

 

The Configuration Review page displays all the current settings that affect security.

 

Click Finish to set your security selections.

 

 

Custom Security

Manually set all available security settings supported by your print server. For more

 

information on specific parameters and selections, see Mgmt. Protocols on page 99

 

and Authorization on page 94.

 

Use the Admin. Account page to enter the administrator password.

 

NOTE: To clear the Administrator Password, enter blank entries, or see Admin.

 

Account on page 94.

 

Use the Web Mgmt. page for HTTPS configuration, including certificates and encryption

 

levels.

 

Use the Management Tools page to configure management protocols that are not

 

secure (such as RCFG, Telnet and FTP firmware updates).

 

Use the SNMP Configuration pages to configure the following SNMP settings:

 

● Enable SNMPv1/v2 Allow management software that uses SNMP v1/v2. If

 

selected the SNMPv1/v2 Configuration page is displayed to configure SNMP

 

community names.

 

● Enable SNMPv3 (Full-featured print servers only) Create an SNMP v3 account. Do

 

not create an SNMP v3 account if you manage devices using HP Web Jetadmin.

 

See SNMP on page 83.

 

Use the Access Control page to control host access to the device. Available on selected

 

full-featured print servers only.

 

Use the Print Protocols and Services page to enable or disable network printing,

 

print services, and device discovery protocols that can affect security.

 

Use the Configuration Review page to display all the current settings that affect

 

security. Click Finish to set your security selections.

 

 

Restore Defaults

Restore the listed configuration parameters to factory default values. The parameters displayed depend on the features supported by the print server.

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ew2500 802.11b/g Print Server specifications

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