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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's in the box Figure 1-1 Box contents 1 USB cable 2 Network (LAN) cable 3 External power adapter 4 HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11g Wireless Print Server 5 HP Jetdirect CD-ROM, containing setup software and additional documentation * Warranty card (where applicable) ENWW What's in the box 1

Section	Page
Introduction	9
What's in the box	9
What you need to supply	10
Test button functions	11
Wireless LAN terms and concepts	12
Access Point	12
Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode	13
Channels	13
Encryption	14
Infrastructure mode	14
Security type	15
Service Set Identifiers (SSID)	16
Signal range	16
Network printing terms and concepts	16
Client-server printing	16
Peer-to-peer (direct mode) printing	17
Network protocols	17
Network address	17
Hardware address	17
If you need help...	17
Install the print server hardware	19
Set up the printer	19
If the printer is already set up	19
If the printer is not already set up	19
Connect the print server to the printer	19
Make a network connection	21
Configure a wireless network using the network (LAN) cable	21
Use a Microsoft Windows wireless PC	22
Configure settings for a wired network	25
Use an Apple Macintosh wireless computer	26
Configure a wireless network without a network (LAN) cable	26
Factory-default wireless settings	28
Optional wireless connection setup methods	29
Install the printer on a network system or server	31
Before you begin...	31
Microsoft networks	32
Microsoft client-server networks	34
Apple Mac OS networks	34
To view documents on the CD-ROM	34
Troubleshooting	36
Reset the print server to factory defaults (“cold reset”)	36
Interpret the status lights	37
Unable to communicate with the print server (wireless)	39
During initial setup	39
After initial setup	39
My configured channel does not match the configuration page	40
Unable to use the HP Install Network Printer Wizard	40
Improve reception and performance	40
Firmware download failure	41
Service and support	42
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	42
Your authorized dealer	43
Service billing (out of warranty)	43
Service outside the USA	44
Local warranty statements	44
Australia and New Zealand	44
Customer support	44
HP support online	44
HP support by phone	44
Product accessibility	44
Solution summary	45
HP support software	45
Embedded services	45
Supported network protocols	46
Specifications	48
Electrical (power adapter)	48
Environmental	49
Electromagnetic	49
Acoustic	49
Radio characteristics	50
HP subassemblies	50
Channel frequencies	50
Safety	50
Wireless telecommunications	50
Regulatory statements	51
FCC statement	51
Regulatory Model Identification Number	52
Canada	52
VCCI (Japan)	52
RRL statement (Korea)	52
Regulatory wireless statements	53
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	53
Notice to users in Argentina	53
Notice to users in Brazil	53
Notice to users in Canada	54
European Union regulatory notice	54
Notice to users in Indonesia	55
Notice to users in Korea	55
Notice to users in Mexico	55
Notice to users in Pakistan	55
Notice to users in Singapore	55
Notice to users in South Africa	55