To obtain the printer IP address, print a network setup page, and then locate the TCP/IP section. For more information
on printing a network setup page, see the printer
User’s Guide
.
We recommend using HTTPS when connecting to the Embedded Web Server to prevent network viewing of the data
being entered. For example, type
HTTPS://
ip_address
.
Note:
When you access the Embedded Web Server, a warning message may appear. Proceed by continuing to
connect to the device IP address.
Simple-security device access controls
Creating a Web page password and applying access control restrictions
For simple
‑
security devices, Web page access control is limited to creating a password and applying access restrictions
through Web Page Password Protect on the device EWS.
Note:
This feature is available only in simple
‑
security devices.
1
From the Embedded Web Server, click
Settings
>
Security
>
Web Page Password Protect
.
2
Create a user password.
Depending on your printer, do either of the following:
•
Under “Basic Security Setup: Create User Password,” type a password in the appropriate field, retype the
password to confirm it, and then click
Modify
.
•
Select
Create User Password
, type a password in the appropriate field, retype the password to confirm it, and
then click
Submit
.
3
Create an administrator password.
Depending on your printer, do either of the following:
•
Under “Basic Security Setup: Create Admin Password,” type a password in the appropriate field, retype the
password to confirm it, and then click
Modify
.
•
Select
Create Advanced Password
, type a password in the appropriate field, retype the password to confirm it,
and then click
Submit
.
Notes:
•
Functions or settings protected by a user
‑
level password can be accessed using any administrator
‑
level
password.
•
To delete a password, click
Delete Entry
.
4
From the function drop
‑
down menu, select one of the following security template settings:
•
Admin Password Protected
•
Admin and User Password Protected
•
No Security
•
Disable
Note:
This setting is available only in some functions.
5
Click
Submit
.
Managing authentication and authorization methods
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