Table C-2HP Jetdirect EIO Menu on Classic Control Panel (continued)

Menu Item

Description

 

 

IPSEC

(Full featured print servers only) If the print server supports IPsec, IPSEC is displayed on the menu

or

for both IPsec and Firewall status. If the print server does not support IPsec, Firewall is displayed.

Specify the state of IPsec/Firewall on the print server.

 

FIREWALL

Disable IPsec/Firewall.

 

 

KEEP (default): Retain IPsec/Firewall operation as configured.

 

DISABLE: Disable IPsec/Firewall operation.

 

 

802.1X

KEEP (default): Retain current 802.1X settings.

 

RESET: Reset 802.1X settings to factory defaults.

 

 

CODE VERIFICATION

YES (default): Perform verification of the integrity and authenticity of the encrypted firmware

 

upgrade image before installation. If an error is detected by the download manager, the

 

configuration page displays a code verification error.

 

NO: Do not perform verification of the firmware upgrade image.

 

 

PRINT

Print a configuration page for the selected item.

 

PROTOCOLS: Print IPX/SPX, Novell NetWare, AppleTalk, or DLC/LLC configuration.

 

SECURITY: Print the current security settings.

 

 

CFG LINK

Manually configure the HP Jetdirect print server's network link.

 

NO (default): Bypass the link configuration menu.

 

YES: Access the link configuration menu.

 

 

 

Set the link speed and communication mode. These must match the network. The available

 

settings depend on the print server model.

 

CAUTION: Changing the link setting can cause the loss of network communication with the

 

print server.

 

AUTO (default): Use auto-negotiation to set the highest link speed and communication mode

 

allowed. If auto-negotiation fails, either 100TX HALF or 10TX HALF is set depending on the

 

detected link speed of the hub/switch port. (A 1000T half-duplex selection is not supported.)

 

10T HALF: 10 Mbps, half-duplex operation.

 

10T FULL: 10 Mbps, Full-duplex operation.

 

100TX HALF: 100 Mbps, half-duplex operation.

 

100TX FULL: 100 Mbps, full-duplex operation.

 

100TX AUTO: Limits auto-negotiation to a maximum link speed of 100 Mbps.

 

1000 FULL: 1000 Mbps, full-duplex operation.

 

 

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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.

One of the main features of the HP ew2500 is its adherence to the 802.11b/g wireless standards, offering high-speed wireless connectivity with a maximum data rate of up to 54 Mbps. This ensures efficient data transmission, allowing users to print from anywhere within the wireless range without the hassle of tangled cables or limited port access. The print server supports both infrastructure and ad-hoc wireless networking modes, making it flexible for diverse networking environments.

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