HP ew2500 802.11b/g Print Server manual IPsec/Firewall, Wireless print server authentication

infrastructure device can control the degree of network access and services available to the print server client.

To configure the print server for EAP/802.1X authentication, use the HP Embedded Web Server through your Web browser. For more information, see HP Embedded Web Server (V.40.xx) on page 64.

Wireless print server authentication

HP Jetdirect wired/wireless print servers support several wireless authentication methods, which include the following:

●WEP–PersonalAuthentication is based on a secret, common wired equivalent privacy (WEP) key that must be configured on each wireless device. A device that does not have the proper WEP key cannot use the network. Static WEP encryption protocols are used for network communications.

●WEP–EnterpriseRequires 802.1X credentials to use the wireless network. A dedicated server verifies the identity of the user or device that is requesting network use. There are several available protocols.

●WPA/WPA2–PersonalUses wi-fi protected access (WPA) standards through a pre-shared key. A user-specified passphrase must be entered to generate the pre-shared key. Dynamic WPA encryption protocols are used for network communications to provide enhanced security.

●WPA/WPA2–EnterpriseRequires 802.1X credentials to use the wireless network. A dedicated server verifies the identity of the user or device that is requesting network use. There are several available protocols.

IPsec/Firewall

IPsec/Firewall features provide network-layer security on both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. A firewall provides simple control of IP traffic, which is either permitted access or discarded. IPsec, RFC 2401 provides additional protection through authentication and encryption protocols.

The IPsec/Firewall capabilities depend on the HP Jetdirect print server product and the printer/MFP in which it is installed. The following capabilities are available:

●Value-featured print servers do not support IPsec/Firewall operation.

●Full-featured print servers and printers/MFPs that support IPsec can control IP traffic by using both firewall and IPsec protection.

●Full-featured print servers and printers/MFPs that do not support IPsec can control IP traffic using firewall protection only.

To configure the print server for IPsec/Firewall operation, use the HP Embedded Web Server through your browser. For more information, see IPsec/Firewall configuration (V.40.xx) on page 105.

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