HP JetDirect Ew2500 User manual

HP JETDIRECT EW2500 802.11B/G WIRELESS PRINT SERVER
Get the best of both worlds—share HP printers and
multifunction products (MFPs) via wireless or wired networks.
•Ensure your confidential information stays private with multiple
security features.
•Seamlessly integrate a wide variety of printers into your wireless
network or plug in directly to your Ethernet system.
•Get connected with easy installation, setup, and management.
Advanced security features
Protect your wireless printing data with the
HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Print Server.
Get fast authentication and point-to-point
encryption across your IP network with IPsec.
Protect your data and secure your transmissions
with a frontline of wireless security options. The
print server’s management security features
include SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS),
IPsec/Firewall, and port authentication
(802.1x). You can further protect your data with
options for wired, wireless, and wireless
network security.
Experience the next-generation network features
of IPv6—more IP addresses, plus improved
routing and auto-configuration.
Flexible connectivity
Easily share printers and MFPs across your
802.11b/g wireless network. The print server is
Wi-Fi certified, so your network-capable
HP printer will work reliably in a wireless
environment.
Get fast, wired connectivity and enable
workgroups to securely share HP printers on a
network with 10/100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet
support.
Enjoy convenient compatibility—connect to a
broad range of operating systems, network
protocols, and HP printers.
Simple setup and use
Installation is easy—connect via the Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 port, configure, and get straight to
printing. The HP Install Network Printer Wizard
provides an intuitive user interface, simple
troubleshooting and diagnostic tools, and basic
print path installation.
Keep tabs on the server’s status—convenient
status indicator lights and a test button assist in
setup and ensure seamless operation.
Manage your printers remotely with HP Web
Jetadmin and the Embedded Web Server. The
print server offers one-to-one network
configuration and management, plus useful
printer diagnostics—all from any standard Web
browser.

HP JETDIRECT EW2500 802.11B/G WIRELESS PRINT SERVER
Technical specifications
Part number J8021A
Connectivity 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet; Ethernet; Fast Ethernet 802.3 RJ45 (10/100 Base-TX); Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Network
Types 802.11g wireless Ethernet; 802.11b wireless Ethernet; Ethernet; Fast Ethernet 802.3 RJ45 (10/100 Base-TX)
Operating systems Microsoft Windows® Server 2003, Server 2008, XP®, XP 64-bit, Vista®, Vista 64-bit, 2003 64-bit, 2008 64-bit; Mac OSX v10.2, v10.3,
v10.4, or higher; Novell 5.1 or higher; Red Hat Linux 7.x or higher; SuSE Linux 8.x or higher; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x, 11.i; Solaris 2.5 or higher
(SPARC systems only); IBM AIX 3.2.5 or higher 1; MPE-iX; Citrix Presentation Server; Windows Terminal Services
Protocols1IPv4/IPv6: Apple Bonjour compatible, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, Port 9100, LPD, IPP, Secure-IPP, WS Discovery, WS Print,
IPsec/Firewall; IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6; IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode
Printers supported Works best with printers: HP Business Inkjet 2300, 2800; HP Color LaserJet CP1515, CP1518, CP2025, CP3505, CP3525, CP4005,
CP4025, CP4525, CP5225, CP6015, 2600, 2605, 2700, 3000, 3600, 3800, 4700, 5550; HP LaserJet P2014, P2015, P2035, P2055,
P3005, P3015, P4014, P4015, P4515, 1160, 1320, 4240, 4250, 4350, 5200; HP Officejet Pro K550, K850, K5300, K5400, 8000;
Multifunction and All-in-One printers: HP Color LaserJet CM1015 MFP, CM1017 MFP, CM3530 MFP, CM4730 MFP, CM6030 MFP,
CM6040 MFP, 2820, 2840, 4730 MFP; HP LaserJet M3027 MFP, M3035 MFP, M4345 MFP, M5025 MFP, M5035 MFP, M9040 MFP,
M9050 MFP, 3050, 3052, 3055, 3380, 3390, 3392; HP Officejet Pro K8600, L7300, L7500, L7600, L7700, 8500
Security Management security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), IPsec/Firewall; Port authentication (802.1x): Wired (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS), Wireless (EAP-
PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TLS); Wireless network security: WPA, WPA2 authentication; AES, TKIP, WEP (40/64-bit and 104/128-bit) encryption
Software included HP Install Network Printer Wizard; HP Jetdirect Assistant
Browsers supported Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher; Mozilla 2.x and higher; Firefox 2.x and higher; Safari; Chrome
Memory Standard: 32 MB; Flash: 8 MB
Dimensions (width x depth x height) 100 x 135 x 33 mm (3.9 x 5.1 x 1.3 in)
Weight 0.14 kg (0.31 lb)
Packaged dimensions 249 x 130 x 75 mm (9.8 x 5.1 x 2.9 in)
Packaged weight 1.01 kg (2.22 lb)
What’s in the box HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server; Quick installation guide; CD-ROM with HP Installation Software and documentation;
power adapter; localized power cord; USB cable; Ethernet LAN cable
Warranty One-year limited hardware warranty; 90-day warranty (software) on HP Jetdirect CD-ROM
Environmental ranges Certifications
Recommended temperature 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F)
Storage temperature -40 to 70º C (-40 to 158º F)
Recommended relative humidity 15 to 95%
Storage relative humidity 15 to 95%
Power specifications
Required input voltage 110 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz;
220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Power consumption26.5 watts maximum
Safety
EMC
Wireless
telecommunications
EU (Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC), IEC 60950: 1999 third
edition/EN 60950: 2000
EU (EMC Directive) 89/336/EEC (EN 55022: 1998 Class B,
EN 55024: 1998+A1 2001+A2: 2003, EN 61000-3-2: 2000,
EN 61000-3-3: +A1: 2001), US (FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B),
Canada (ICES-003 Issue 4: 2004)
EU (R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, EN 301, EN 301 489-17, EN 300
328, USA (FCC 15.247), Canada RSS-210
1Not all protocol and operating system combinations are supported. For more information, refer to www.hp.com/support/net_printing.
2Values subject to change. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. See www.hp.com/support for current information.
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802.11 wireless
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Ethernet status
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Test/reset
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Hi-Speed
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