IPsec/Firewall

Configure or view the IPsec or Firewall policy for the print server. You can enable or disable IPsec/ Firewall operation on the print server, and configure the default rule for IP packets that are not covered by IPsec/Firewall rules.

Rules that define the IPsec/Firewall policy are configured through an IPsec/Firewall wizard, which is run when you click Add Rules. For more information, see IPsec/Firewall configuration (V.40.xx) on page 105.

Assessment

Use the Assessment tab to verify that the print server attempting connection to network resources is in full compliance with corporate governance policy. You can require that server policy and device configuration changes are current before allowing connection. HP Jetdirect, acting as an assessment client, collects the information and passes it to the assessment server. The assessment server then determines which network resources the client can access.

By default, assessment is enabled and all assessment types are selected.

Item

Description

 

 

Enable Assessment

Select the check box to enable assessment. Clear this check

 

box to disable assessment. (By default, assessment is

 

enabled.)

 

 

DHCP

Select the check box to use DHCP as the transport method for

 

moving assessment data between the device (client) and the

 

assessment server.

 

 

802.1x

Select the check box to use 802.1x to transport assessment

 

data between the device and the assessment server.

 

 

Primary Server

Select the address type (Preconfigured, IPv4, IPv6, or FQDN/

 

Host Name), and provide the IP address, FQDN, or Host

 

Name, and the port number for the primary assessment

 

server. If the primary server is not accessible, the backup

 

server is used.

 

 

Backup Server

Select the address type, and provide the IP address, FQDN,

 

or host name, and the port number for the secondary

 

assessment server. The backup server is used if the primary

 

server is not accessible.

 

 

Check for Assessment Server Policy Changes Every

Enter the number of days (between 1 and 7) to wait before

nn Days

checking the assessment server for corporate governance

 

policy changes.

 

 

Check for Device Configuration Changes Every nn

Enter the number of hours (between 1 and 24) to wait before

Hours

checking the assessment server for device configuration

 

changes.

 

 

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ew2500 802.11b/g Print Server specifications

The HP ew2500 802.11b/g Print Server is a versatile printing solution designed to streamline the printing process within a wireless network environment. Specifically geared towards small to medium-sized offices, this print server provides seamless integration for various printers and enhances accessibility across multiple devices.

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