HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.
HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.
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Table of contents 1 Introduction What's in the box .................................................................................................................................. 1 What you need to supply ...................................................................................................................... 2 Test button functions ............................................................................................................................ 3 Wireless LAN terms and concepts .
Optional wireless connection setup methods ..................................................................................... 21 4 Install the printer on a network system or server Microsoft client-server networks ......................................................................................................... 26 5 Troubleshooting Reset the print server to factory defaults (“cold reset”) ...................................................................... 28 Interpret the status lights .......
HP subassemblies ............................................................................................................. 42 Channel frequencies .......................................................................................................... 42 Safety ................................................................................................................................................. 42 Wireless telecommunications ....................................................................
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server! This print server complies with IEEE 802.11g wireless standards. Use the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server to directly connect your compatible HP printer to your network using either a wired or wireless connection. ● What's in the box ● What you need to supply ● Test button functions ● Wireless LAN terms and concepts ● Network printing terms and concepts ● If you need help...
What you need to supply ● A supported Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh computer with the included Network (LAN) cable to configure wired and/or wireless settings. For a wireless network: an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless LAN (WLAN) interface card installed in the computer. NOTE: Use the included LAN cable to avoid possible radio interference problems during installation. After installation, you can remove the cable. ◦ Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, or Server 2008. ◦ Apple Mac OS X 10.
Test button functions The test button, which is located on the back of the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server, provides various functions depending on the number of the times the button is pressed. These functions can be useful during the installation process. NOTE: Typically, you press the button the indicated number of times in quick succession. However, some options provide additional functionality when holding the last button press.
Wireless LAN terms and concepts Access Point An Access Point is a device that typically serves as a bridge or gateway between wireless devices and the devices on a cabled network. An Access Point must be able to receive and forward network traffic between wireless and cabled network devices. Multiple Access Points can act as repeaters to extend the range of a wireless network. Connecting via an access point is called Infrastructure Mode. On Apple networks, this is called Airport Network Mode.
Figure 1-4 Access Point as wireless repeater Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode Ad Hoc mode (or peer-to-peer mode) is a wireless network topology where wireless devices communicate with each other directly. An Access Point is not used. On Apple networks, Ad Hoc mode is called computer-to-computer mode. NOTE: Ad Hoc mode is not as reliable as Infrastructure mode, and if used, should be limited to six devices or less.
of available channels authorized for use may be restricted based on your location (see Radio characteristics on page 42). ● If the print server is powered on and discovers a wireless network whose SSID (network name) is also “hpsetup”, it will automatically adjust its channel to match that network. ● If the print server is reconfigured for Infrastructure mode, it will automatically adjust its channel to match the Access Point.
in this mode, the HP Jetdirect print server receives print jobs from wireless and cabled network computers through an Access Point. Figure 1-6 Infrastructure mode: a wireless topology that uses an Access Point for connection to a wired network Security type Security is used to validate the identification of each device or computer that is attempting to access a network. The security type used on a network is determined during network design and depends on the network security requirements.
Service Set Identifiers (SSID) An SSID is a logical name assigned to a wireless LAN. It is typically used to provide LAN access control. For example, if the SSID for a wireless network is “mycompany”, then each wireless device on this network must be configured with this SSID. In infrastructure mode, the Access Point will require wireless devices to be configured with the appropriate SSID before network access is allowed.
Peer-to-peer (direct mode) printing On a peer-to-peer network, dedicated network servers are not used. Instead, an HP Jetdirect-connected network printer is installed on each client computer that will send print jobs directly to the printer. Figure 1-8 Peer-to-peer printing Network protocols For network computers and printers to communicate on a network, they must use a common language, or network protocol.
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2 Install the print server hardware Set up the printer NOTE: Do not install any printer software until all of the hardware connection steps have been completed. If the printer is already set up 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Detach it from any computer. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. Proceed to Connect the print server to the printer on page 11. If the printer is not already set up 1. Assemble the hardware only using the instructions supplied with the printer. 2. Set aside the printer CD.
2. 12 Connect the power cable. ● Plug the supplied power module into a power outlet. ● Plug the other end of the power cable into the power connector on the back of the print server. 3. Print a configuration page by pressing the test button once. (The test button is located on the back of the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server.) 4. Proceed to Make a network connection on page 13.
3 Make a network connection This section describes how to configure the HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server with either a wired or wireless network connection to your network. NOTE: You can use a wired network connection to configure either wired or wireless settings. HP recommends that you use a wired connection to configure wireless settings.
To configure a wireless connection using a network (LAN) cable, verify the following: ● You have a computer with one of the following operating systems: ◦ Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, or Server 2008. ◦ Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or greater. ● You have installed the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have printed an HP Jetdirect configuration page. ● (Infrastructure mode only) The wireless router, access point, or Apple base station on your network is operating properly.
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Configure settings for a wired network A network connection is required before you can discover and install the printer on your network systems. To configure a wired connection, verify the following: ● ● ENWW You have a computer with one of the following operating systems: ◦ Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, or Server 2008. ◦ Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or greater. You have installed the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and have printed an HP Jetdirect configuration page.
Set up each Windows computer for printing on the networked printer by inserting the CD-ROM and selecting Install. This basic procedure involves configuring network parameters for the print server, installing printer drivers and other software, and setting up the print path. To use the wizard to install the networked printer on this computer, return to the initial screen for this CD, select Install, and follow the instructions. Help is included.
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Factory-default wireless settings The HP Jetdirect print server wireless factory-default settings are shown in the following table.
Table 3-1 Factory default wireless settings Parameter Settings Comments Communications Mode Ad Hoc If your network uses a wireless router, access point, or Apple base station, reconfigure the Communications Mode of the HP Jetdirect print server to Infrastructure. Channel 11 (Ad Hoc mode only) Specifies the broadcast channel if the print server fails to connect to a network. In most cases, you will not need to change this setting.
Optional methods to configure a wireless network connection include: 22 ● Using a Telnet session with the HP Jetdirect print server to configure selected wireless parameters (not all wireless parameters can be set through Telnet). For information on available Telnet commands, use the Telnet help command. ● Using your Web browser to access the HP embedded Web server on the HP Jetdirect wireless print server.
4 Install the printer on a network system or server Once your printer is connected to your network (wired or wireless), you can install the printer on the dedicated print server. ● ENWW Microsoft client-server networks Before you begin...
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Microsoft client-server networks After you have set up the printer on the server, set up your network clients to access the printer through the server. The procedures depend on the utilities available for your particular clients and network operating system. For example, if the printer is installed and shared on a Microsoft server, each Windows client can use Add Printer or Network Neighborhood utilities to access the printer.
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5 Troubleshooting This section provides basic troubleshooting information.
CAUTION: Resetting the HP Jetdirect wireless print server to factory-default settings can cause the print server to lose its wireless connection to your network. Reconfiguration of wireless network settings and reinstallation of the print server might be required. If a printer reset is required, settings are reset to their factory default values. If you reset the printer, you might need to reconfigure the printer’s settings that are required by users.
Table 5-1 HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server status lights Light State Color Description USB Solid Green USB cable connected, fully operational. Off — USB cable not connected, not operational. Solid Yellow Error condition. Blinking Green Software attention. Yellow Hardware attention. — ● Initializing. ● Being used in a wireless configuration. ● Power is off. Wired Wireless Off Solid Green Link exists, good signal strength.
Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless) During initial setup Verify the following: ● Your wireless computer is configured to match the default wireless network settings on the HP Jetdirect print server: ◦ Communication Mode: Ad Hoc ◦ Network Name (SSID): hpsetup ◦ Encryption (WEP): [Disabled] NOTE: The Network Name (SSID) is case-sensitive. If the configuration settings are incorrect, connecting to the network might fail.
◦ IP address ◦ BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier), which distinguishes one wireless LAN from another even though they have the same SSID. ● Verify that the printer is within range of the network. See Improve reception and performance on page 32 for more information. ● Use a wireless PC and its utilities to confirm the signal strength at the printer’s location. The detected signal strength should be similar for the print server, as indicated on the HP Jetdirect configuration page.
Try these actions ● Reorient the HP Jetdirect print server's location in relation to the Access Point or wireless PC. This might improve reception and performance. ● Reduce or remove sources of interference. Metallic objects can absorb or attenuate radio signals, and devices such as microwave ovens and cordless phones operate using similar radio frequencies. ● Reduce the distance between the printer and the Access Point or wireless PC.
A Service and support ● Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ● Local warranty statements ● Customer support ● Product accessibility Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product Duration of limited warranty HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server 1 Year HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above.
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some countries/regions, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country/region to country/region, state to state, or province to province.
Service outside the USA Customers outside the USA should contact their HP authorized dealer or HP sales and service office to obtain information on prices, exchange unit availability and instructions.
B Solution summary ● HP support software ● Embedded services ● Supported network protocols HP support software Table B-1 HP support software ● HP Web Jetadmin software (TCP/IP and IPX networks) ● HP embedded Web server ● HP network printing setup software ◦ HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh (Mac OS) Embedded services Key services embedded in the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server are listed below. For the latest features and services, visit www.hp.com/go/jetdirect.
● ● ● ◦ HP embedded Web server, HTTP (TCP port 80) ◦ HP embedded Web server, HTTPS (TCP port 443) ◦ IP Security (IPsec) ◦ Fleet configuration Printing ◦ Raw IP printing (HP-proprietary TCP ports 9100, 9101, 9102) ◦ LPD printing (TCP port 515) ◦ IPP printing (TCP port 631) ◦ FTP printing (TCP ports 20, 21) ◦ WS Print (Microsoft Web Services) Security ◦ SNMP v3 ◦ SSL/TLS ◦ 802,1X authentication: WEP, WPA, WPA2, LEAP, PEAP, and EAP-TLS ◦ Firewall Supported Web browsers (for HP embe
Table B-3 Supported network protocols (continued) Supported network protocols Typical network printing environments1 IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) printing TCP/IPv6 Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista (64-bit), Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit), Direct Mode port 9100 printing (Requires HP IPv6/IPv4 port monitor software running on the system.) Mac OS 10.
C Specifications ● Electrical (power adapter) ● Environmental ● Electromagnetic ● Acoustic ● Radio characteristics ● Safety ● Wireless telecommunications Electrical (power adapter) The following lists the power adapters for the HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server.
Power Adapters for J8021A Location Power Adapter* Power Cord Assembly** Switzerland 0957-2229 8121-1022 South Africa 0957-2229 8121-1028 Israel 0957-2229 8121-1032 Malaysia 0957-2229 8121-1017 * 0957-2228 Power adapter, AC-DC, 15W, USA wall adapter. 0957-2229 and 0957-2234 power adapter, AC-DC, 15W, Universal In-Line adapter. ** 3-conductor, 0.5 meter power cords. For optional power cord lengths, contact HP Support.
Radio characteristics HP subassemblies The HP Jetdirect ew2500 print server is designed for operation with radio frequencies in the licensefree 2.4 GHz band. However, due to local radio regulations and restrictions, the radio characteristics of your particular HP Jetdirect print server can vary according to the location in which the product is used.
D Regulatory statements ● FCC statement ● Regulatory Model Identification Number ● Canada ● VCCI (Japan) ● RRL statement (Korea) ● Regulatory wireless statements FCC statement The United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Model Identification Number For regulatory identification purposes, this product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is RSVLD-0802.
Regulatory wireless statements ● Exposure to radio frequency radiation ● Notice to users in Argentina ● Notice to users in Brazil ● Notice to users in Canada ● European Union regulatory notice ● Notice to users in Indonesia ● Notice to users in Korea ● Notice to users in Mexico ● Notice to users in Pakistan ● Notice to users in Singapore ● Notice to users in South Africa ● Notice to users in Taiwan Exposure to radio frequency radiation CAUTION: The radiated output power of this devic
Notice to users in Canada Notice to users in Canada/Note à l'attention des utilisateurs canadiens For Indoor Use. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from the digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. The internal wireless radio complies with RSS 210 and RSS GEN of Industry Canada. Utiliser à l'intérieur.
Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, D-71034 Böblingen, Germany Notice to users in Indonesia Notice to users in Korea Notice to users in Mexico No.
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