HP Scanjet N9000 User Guide - Page 117

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Scanner security features Introduction The product includes several security features to restrict who has access to configuration settings, to secure data, and to prevent access to valuable hardware components. ● Security statements ● IP Security ● Assign an administrator password ● Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks ● Lock the formatter Security statements The product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the product secure, protect critical information on your network, and simplify the way you monitor and maintain the product. IP Security IP Security (IPsec) is a set of protocols that control IP-based network traffic to and from the product. IPsec provides host-to-host authentication, data integrity, and encryption of network communications. For products that are connected to the network, configure IPsec by using the Networking tab in the HP Embedded Web Server. Assign an administrator password Assign an administrator password for access to the product and the HP Embedded Web Server so that unauthorized users cannot change the product settings. 1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS): a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, select the Information icon, and then select the Network icon to display the IP address or host name. b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays on the product control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens. NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer. 2. Click the Security tab. 3. Open the General Security menu. 4. In the area labeled Set the Local Administrator Password, enter the name to associate with the password in the Username field. 5. Enter the password in the New Password field, and then enter it again in the Verify Password field. ENWW Scanner security features 107

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Scanner security features
Introduction
The product includes several security features to restrict who has access to configuration settings, to secure
data, and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
Security statements
IP Security
Assign an administrator password
Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks
Lock the formatter
Security statements
The product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the product secure,
protect critical information on your network, and simplify the way you monitor and maintain the product.
IP Security
IP Security (IPsec) is a set of protocols that control IP-based network traffic to and from the product. IPsec
provides host-to-host authentication, data integrity, and encryption of network communications.
For products that are connected to the network, configure IPsec by using the
Networking
tab in the
HP Embedded Web Server.
Assign an administrator password
Assign an administrator password for access to the product and the HP Embedded Web Server so that
unauthorized users cannot change the product settings.
1.
Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a.
From the Home screen on the product control panel, select the Information
icon, and then select
the Network
icon to display the IP address or host name.
b.
Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays
on the product control panel. Press the
Enter
key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE:
If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2.
Click the
Security
tab.
3.
Open the
General Security
menu.
4.
In the area labeled
Set the Local Administrator Password
, enter the name to associate with the password in
the
Username
field.
5.
Enter the password in the
New Password
field, and then enter it again in the
Verify Password
field.
ENWW
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