Administrator's Guide

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:
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WEP–Personal Authentication 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.
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WEP–Enterprise Requires 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.
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WPA/WPA2–Personal Uses 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.
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WPA/WPA2–Enterprise Requires 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:
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Value-featured print servers do not support IPsec/Firewall operation.
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Full-featured print servers and printers/MFPs that support IPsec can control IP traffic by using both
firewall and IPsec protection.
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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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