HP M551DN manual Product security features, Security statements, IP Security

Product security features

Security statements

The product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the product secure, protect critical information on your network, and simplify the way you monitor and maintain the product.

For in-depth information about HP's secure imaging and printing solutions, visit www.hp.com/go/ secureprinting. The site provides links to white papers and FAQ documents about security features.

IP Security

IP Security (IPsec) is a set of protocols that control IP-based network traffic to and from the product. IPsec provides host-to-host authentication, data integrity, and encryption of network communications.

For products that are connected to the network and have an HP Jetdirect print server, you can configure IPsec by using the Networking tab in the HP Embedded Web Server.

Secure the HP Embedded Web Server

Assign an administrator password for access to the product and the HP Embedded Web Server so that unauthorized users cannot change the product settings.

1.Open the HP Embedded Web Server by entering the product IP address into the address line of a Web browser.

2.Click the Security tab.

3.Open the General Security menu.

4.In the Username field, type the name to associate with the password.

5.Type the password in the New Password box, and then type it again in the Verify password box.

NOTE: If you are changing an existing password, you must first type the existing password in the Old Password field.

6.Click the Apply button. Make note of the password and store it in a safe place.

Encryption support: HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disks (for models with an encrypted hard disk)

HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551xh includes an HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk. The hard disk provides hardware-based encryption so you can securely store sensitive data without impacting product performance. This hard disk uses the latest Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and has versatile time-saving features and robust functionality.

Use the Security menu in the HP Embedded Web Server to configure the disk.

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