HP LaserJet 1320nw Wireless - Manual (Page 12)

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Encryption
To reduce your network exposure to eavesdropping, establish a wireless security key for your
network. The printer installation software supports the WEP security scheme, which hinders
unauthorized users from accessing data transmitted over the radio waves. It is based on the use of
a single WEP key, in which case each computer or device is configured with the same key to
communicate on that network.
Note Up to four WEP keys might be used on a wireless network for transmission of data. For example, if
you have three computers and an access point, each might be assigned a distinct key for transmitting
data. However, the remaining keys must also be entered on each device so they can communicate
with each other. The installation software for the HP LaserJet 1320nw printer provides the option to
type one WEP key. If you want to use more than one WEP key, those keys must be entered into the
printer’s embedded Web server prior to installing the software. For introductory information about
the embedded Web server, see
Embedded Web server . For detailed information about using the
features, see the embedded Web server online help.
Media access control address authentication
Some WLAN vendors support authentication based on the physical address, or MAC address, of
the client Network Interface Card (NIC). In this scenario, an access point allows association by a
client only if that client’s MAC address matches an address in an authentication table used by the
access point. This is not configurable through the printer.
Wireless profiles
A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network. Many wireless
devices have configuration utilities that allow the device to have wireless profiles for several
wireless networks. In order to use the printer, the printer's wireless settings must match the
computer's network settings for that wireless network.
For example, a person uses the same wireless-enabled laptop at work and at home. Each network
has a unique set of wireless settings. The person creates the following wireless profiles on the
laptop:
● at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network
● at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network
When the laptop is being used at work, the person must set the wireless profile to at_work in order
to connect to the office network. Conversely, the laptop must be set to the at_home wireless profile
when the person is at home and wants to connect the laptop to the home network.
Note The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer cannot be connected to a wired and wireless network at the same
time.