Administrative support

To configure the Secure mode for TCP and UDP ports from the Embedded Web Server:

1Open the Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer being configured using the format: http://ip_address/.

2Click Configuration.

3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.

4Click TCP/IP Port Access.

Note: Disabling ports will disable function on the printer.

Using 802.1x Authenticating

802.1x port authentication allows the printer to join networks that require authentication before allowing access. 802.1x port authentication can be used with the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) feature of an optional internal wireless print server to provide WPA-Enterprise security support.

Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials for the printer. The printer must be known to the Authentication Server (AS). The AS will allow network access to devices presenting a valid set of credentials which typically involves a name/password combination and possibly a certificate. The AS will allow network access to printers presenting a valid set of credentials. The credentials can be managed by using the Embedded Web Server of the printer. To use certificates as part of the credentials:

1Open the Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer being configured using the format: http://ip_address/.

2Click Configuration.

3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.

4Click Certificate Management.

To enable and configure 802.1x on the Embedded Web Server after installing the required certificates:

1Open the Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer being configured using the format: http://ip_address/.

2Click Configuration.

3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.

4Click 802.1x Authentication.

Note: If an optional internal wireless print server is installed, click Wireless instead of 802.1x Authentication.

Locking the operator panel menus

Operator Panel Menu Lockout allows creation of a PIN number and a choice of specific menus to lock. Each time a locked menu is selected, the user will be prompted to enter the correct PIN at the operator panel. The PIN does not affect any access through the EWS. To lock operator panel menus:

1Open the Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer being configured using the format: http://ip_address/.

2Click Configuration.

3Under Other Settings, click Security.

4Click Menu Lockout Setup.

Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

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C520, C524, C522 specifications

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