Welcome to Networking!Welcome to Networking!

1.1. Connect Connect youryour computer to the network with a computer to the network with a cablecable

2.2. Copy the Networking folder from the flash drive Copy the Networking folder from the flash drive to the computer or your own flash driveto the computer or your own flash drive

3.3. If you have a 1505n installed and it shows the If you have a 1505n installed and it shows the printer as Ready, skip to step 5.printer as Ready, skip to step 5.

4.4. Using the Add Printer Wizard, install the driver Using the Add Printer Wizard, install the driver for this HP 1505n on the computer. If the for this HP 1505n on the computer. If the computer does not have a HP 1505n driver, use computer does not have a HP 1505n driver, use Have disk to locate and run the driver applicationHave disk to locate and run the driver application

5.5. Print a test pagePrint a test page

NetworkingNetworking

Wired and Wireless Wired and Wireless

Networking and Printing Networking and Printing

AgendaAgenda

Wired NetworksWired Networks Set upSet up Network PrintingNetwork Printing

Wireless NetworksWireless Networks SecuritySecurity SetupSetup TaxWise Online [Optional]TaxWise Online [Optional]

Swap Printers and Swap Printers and RoutersRouters

Print “Fixed IP Address for Network Print “Fixed IP Address for Network Printers”Printers”

Network Printer withNetwork Printer with

Reserved AddressReserved Address Use Address Reservation in router to always Use Address Reservation in router to always

assign the same IP address to this printerassign the same IP address to this printer HP 1022n: 192.168.1.51HP 1022n: 192.168.1.51 HP 1505n: 192.168.1.50HP 1505n: 192.168.1.50

Assignment of IP address is by printer MAC so Assignment of IP address is by printer MAC so printer and router must be operated as a pairprinter and router must be operated as a pair

A computer with a 1505n-50 driver can print A computer with a 1505n-50 driver can print to a different 1505n on another network if the to a different 1505n on another network if the printer has IP address 192.168.1.50printer has IP address 192.168.1.50

Address ReservationAddress Reservation

Access the router’s web server: Access the router’s web server: http://192.168.1.1/ http://192.168.1.1/

Log in [Consider changing password Log in [Consider changing password from default]from default]

Select LAN IP SetupSelect LAN IP Setup Under Address Reservation click AddUnder Address Reservation click Add Follow “Fixed IP Address for Follow “Fixed IP Address for

Network Printers”Network Printers”

Latest UpdatesLatest Updates

HP 1022nHP 1022n Driver: Version 20071210 is Vista Driver: Version 20071210 is Vista

compatible, Windows 7 driver due late compatible, Windows 7 driver due late NovemberNovember

Firmware: Version 20061215Firmware: Version 20061215

HP 1505nHP 1505n Driver: Version 6 [9/09] is Vista compatible, Driver: Version 6 [9/09] is Vista compatible,

Windows 7 driver due late NovemberWindows 7 driver due late November Firmware: Version 20080505Firmware: Version 20080505

Network Printer ReviewNetwork Printer Review

Network printer connected to router [or Network printer connected to router [or switch, if desired]switch, if desired]

Printer driver loaded on each computerPrinter driver loaded on each computer Printer driver renamed withPrinter driver renamed with

Reserved IP address (recommended) Reserved IP address (recommended) oror site and NETsite and NET

Printer driver Not Shared on any Printer driver Not Shared on any computercomputer

Printer SharingPrinter Sharing

More complex than using a network printerMore complex than using a network printer The computer with the printer [server] must The computer with the printer [server] must

allow access by another computer [client]allow access by another computer [client] Impediments to sharingImpediments to sharing

Different operating systemsDifferent operating systems Different settings in the same operating systemDifferent settings in the same operating system

Workgroup namesWorkgroup names Logins and passwords [consider adding Volunteer login Logins and passwords [consider adding Volunteer login

to personal computers] to personal computers] Sharing permissionsSharing permissions

FirewallsFirewalls

Name, Workgroup & Name, Workgroup & FirewallFirewall

Computer Name – uniqueComputer Name – unique Workgroup – recommend all computers Workgroup – recommend all computers

in samein same Firewall – 1 or noneFirewall – 1 or none

Windows: On with Exception of File and Windows: On with Exception of File and Printer SharingPrinter Sharing

AVG: Computer in Domain [active & AVG: Computer in Domain [active & default]default]

Firewall Configuration/Profile Switch tabFirewall Configuration/Profile Switch tab Other: may need to be disabled while on a Other: may need to be disabled while on a

Tax-Aide networkTax-Aide network

Wired Network Wired Network QuestionsQuestions

What are 2 advantages to using a router?What are 2 advantages to using a router? What equipment is recommended for a What equipment is recommended for a

wired network with 6 computers?wired network with 6 computers? A switch should always be connected A switch should always be connected

downstream of the router. True or False?downstream of the router. True or False? A computer will be used at 2 sites, each A computer will be used at 2 sites, each

with a different HP 1505n printer. How with a different HP 1505n printer. How many printer drivers does the computer many printer drivers does the computer require?require?

Some Network Printer Some Network Printer QuestionsQuestions

A computer will be used at 2 sites, one with a A computer will be used at 2 sites, one with a HP 1505n printer and the other a 1022n. How HP 1505n printer and the other a 1022n. How many printer drivers does the computer many printer drivers does the computer require?require?

Can a router have more than one network Can a router have more than one network printer attached?printer attached?

What do you need to do if you’re using a 1505n What do you need to do if you’re using a 1505n and it breaks and you get a replacement and it breaks and you get a replacement 1505n?1505n?

Can the same router be used at two sites with a Can the same router be used at two sites with a different network printer at each site?different network printer at each site?

What you need for a Wired What you need for a Wired NetworkNetwork

Router and probably a switch or twoRouter and probably a switch or two CablesCables Connect computers to router [or switch]Connect computers to router [or switch] Connect network printer to router [or Connect network printer to router [or

switch] and/or a USB printer to a switch] and/or a USB printer to a computer on the networkcomputer on the network

Install printer driver on each computerInstall printer driver on each computer Individually for network printerIndividually for network printer Share the printer connected to the computer Share the printer connected to the computer

Wireless Network Wireless Network SecuritySecurity

SSID (network name) is not broadcastSSID (network name) is not broadcast Network is encrypted with WPANetwork is encrypted with WPA Access is restricted by MACAccess is restricted by MAC Router settings are password protectedRouter settings are password protected The network is not to be connected to The network is not to be connected to

any other networkany other network (not “bridged”) (not “bridged”) The network is not to be connected to The network is not to be connected to

the internetthe internet

SSID: TAV (case sensitive)SSID: TAV (case sensitive)

WPA Passphrase: WPA Passphrase: NetworkWorkshopNetworkWorkshop

Wireless Router Web Wireless Router Web PagePage

http://192.168.1.1/ http://192.168.1.1/

Login: adminLogin: admin

Password:Password:

Authorize a group Authorize a group [Method A][Method A]

Advanced Wireless Settings: Advanced Wireless Settings: Broadcast SSIDBroadcast SSID

Wireless Card Access: uncheck Turn Wireless Card Access: uncheck Turn Access Control OnAccess Control On

Click ApplyClick Apply Confirm access by printing “Wireless Confirm access by printing “Wireless

Network Setup”Network Setup”

Setup Access ListSetup Access List Add MAC addresses by computer nameAdd MAC addresses by computer name ApplyApply

Turn Access Control OnTurn Access Control On Turn off SSID broadcastTurn off SSID broadcast LogoffLogoff

Authorize individual Authorize individual [Method B][Method B]

Obtain MAC address and name of computerObtain MAC address and name of computer Wireless icon in system tray [Physical Address]Wireless icon in system tray [Physical Address] Wireless Network Connection – adapter cardWireless Network Connection – adapter card Start/Run/cmd:ipconfig/allStart/Run/cmd:ipconfig/all

Advanced Wireless Settings/Setup Access Advanced Wireless Settings/Setup Access ListList Add MAC addresses by computer nameAdd MAC addresses by computer name ApplyApply

LogoffLogoff

Troubleshooting-Troubleshooting-WirelessWireless

Laptop connects to another networkLaptop connects to another network Laptop will not connect to TAVLaptop will not connect to TAV Access not authorized for this Access not authorized for this

computercomputer TAV and another network share the TAV and another network share the

same channel [1, 6 and 11 do not same channel [1, 6 and 11 do not overlap]overlap]

Wireless Network Wireless Network QuestionsQuestions

Wireless networks at Tax-Aide sites can be Wireless networks at Tax-Aide sites can be used only for printing. True or False?used only for printing. True or False?

When the Tax-Aide wireless network is on, When the Tax-Aide wireless network is on, anyone at the site can connect to it. True anyone at the site can connect to it. True or False?or False?

A substitute EFC brings a computer to the A substitute EFC brings a computer to the site which is not authorized access to the site which is not authorized access to the wireless network. What are the options to wireless network. What are the options to allow that computer to use the network allow that computer to use the network printer?printer?

More Wireless QuestionsMore Wireless Questions

Can the wireless access table be updated by a Can the wireless access table be updated by a computer connected to the router via computer connected to the router via wireless?wireless?

Can MAC addresses by added to one wireless Can MAC addresses by added to one wireless router and then copied to all routers in the router and then copied to all routers in the district?district?

Does it matter what order devices are Does it matter what order devices are powered on at a site (router, printer(s), powered on at a site (router, printer(s), laptops)?laptops)?

What options does the ERO have if a printer / What options does the ERO have if a printer / router fails at a site?router fails at a site?

What you need for a What you need for a Wireless Printing NetworkWireless Printing Network

Router – TCS will provideRouter – TCS will provide CablesCables Connect network printer & up to 3 Connect network printer & up to 3

computers to router with network cablescomputers to router with network cables

OROR Connect USB printer (to be shared) to Connect USB printer (to be shared) to

computer on network & up to 4 computer on network & up to 4 computers to router with network cablescomputers to router with network cables

What you need for a What you need for a Wireless Printing Network Wireless Printing Network

(continued)(continued)

Configure each wireless computer for Configure each wireless computer for the networkthe network SSIDSSID WPA with passphraseWPA with passphrase

Add MAC addresses to router [to router Add MAC addresses to router [to router limit]limit]

Connect wireless computers to networkConnect wireless computers to network Install printer driver on each computerInstall printer driver on each computer

Where to purchase?Where to purchase?

Network cablesNetwork cables http://www.cnaweb.com/http://www.cnaweb.com/ http://www.firefold.com/http://www.firefold.com/ http://www.colamco.com/Store/http://www.colamco.com/Store/

Promotion.aspxPromotion.aspx Network router (wired)Network router (wired)

Netgear RP614, ~$40Netgear RP614, ~$40 Network switchNetwork switch

http://www.tigerdirect.com/http://www.tigerdirect.com/ Zonet - ZFS3018P, item Z165-1276, $15Zonet - ZFS3018P, item Z165-1276, $15

ReimbursementReimbursement

Reference: Technology Management GuideReference: Technology Management Guide Code SCode S Items <$25 unit cost – no pre-approvalItems <$25 unit cost – no pre-approval

SwitchSwitch Most cables [<50 feet should cost <$25]Most cables [<50 feet should cost <$25]

Items >$25 unit cost – TCS approval Items >$25 unit cost – TCS approval in in advanceadvance Wired routerWired router Long cablesLong cables

Things to do with the Things to do with the routerrouter

Interpret the status lightsInterpret the status lights Log inLog in Change the router passwordChange the router password Reserve an IP addressReserve an IP address Change the PassphraseChange the Passphrase Authorize a computerAuthorize a computer Save the settingsSave the settings Reset the routerReset the router

Wireless Network TipsWireless Network Tips

Energize the wireless router and network Energize the wireless router and network printer before any computers.printer before any computers.

Do not connect anything to the internet jack Do not connect anything to the internet jack on the router. [Keep it covered with tape.]on the router. [Keep it covered with tape.]

If the network “freezes”: unplug the router, If the network “freezes”: unplug the router, wait a minute, then reconnect power to the wait a minute, then reconnect power to the router.router.

If the network printer “freezes”: turn it off, If the network printer “freezes”: turn it off, wait a minute, then turn it back on. [If the wait a minute, then turn it back on. [If the printer is an HP 1022n, install firmware printer is an HP 1022n, install firmware 20061215.]20061215.]

Network ExampleNetwork Example 1 network and 1 shared printer located 1 network and 1 shared printer located

together or in different areastogether or in different areas Network printer driver and shared Network printer driver and shared

printer driver installed on all computers printer driver installed on all computers normally at the sitenormally at the site

EFCs use printer of choiceEFCs use printer of choice Substitute EFCsSubstitute EFCs

May connect to wireless network via cable if May connect to wireless network via cable if MAC address is not in routerMAC address is not in router

Add network printer, if necessary, or use Add network printer, if necessary, or use shared printershared printer

Wireless Router Loan Wireless Router Loan AgreementAgreement

AARP use onlyAARP use only Provide physical security, report loss to Provide physical security, report loss to

TCSTCS No SSID broadcast, WPA, MAC restrictedNo SSID broadcast, WPA, MAC restricted No bridging or internet connectionNo bridging or internet connection No modifications or repairsNo modifications or repairs Reassignment OK, agreement appliesReassignment OK, agreement applies Annual inventory: TC to TCSAnnual inventory: TC to TCS RecallRecall

TaxWise Online [TWO]TaxWise Online [TWO]

Returns are prepared on TWO web Returns are prepared on TWO web sitesite Data is encrypted during transmissionData is encrypted during transmission All data remains on TWO serverAll data remains on TWO server

RequiresRequires Site with broadband internet accessSite with broadband internet access Download speed >800 kb/sDownload speed >800 kb/s PC with Internet ExplorerPC with Internet Explorer EFIN designated TWOEFIN designated TWO

TWO EquipmentTWO Equipment

Computers connected to internetComputers connected to internet Direct connection to site Ethernet port Direct connection to site Ethernet port oror Connection to Tax-Aide wired network Connection to Tax-Aide wired network

which is connected to site Ethernet port which is connected to site Ethernet port PrintersPrinters

Network printer with reserved IP addressNetwork printer with reserved IP address Connected to router Connected to router oror Connected to network switchConnected to network switch

USB Printers [may be shared if on Tax-USB Printers [may be shared if on Tax-Aide network]Aide network]

TWO Network - 1TWO Network - 1

1 to 3 computers & network printer1 to 3 computers & network printer Wired router connected to site EthernetWired router connected to site Ethernet Printer and up to 3 computers connected to Printer and up to 3 computers connected to

routerrouter 4 to 9 computers & network printer4 to 9 computers & network printer

Wired router connected to site EthernetWired router connected to site Ethernet Printer, 8 port switch and up to 2 Printer, 8 port switch and up to 2

computers connected to routercomputers connected to router Up to 7 computers connected to 8 port Up to 7 computers connected to 8 port

switchswitch

TWO Network - 2TWO Network - 2

ERO or Quality Review computer ERO or Quality Review computer with USB printer attachedwith USB printer attached Can be primary location for printing Can be primary location for printing

returns after quality reviewreturns after quality review Network printer backupNetwork printer backup May be shared if on Tax-Aide wired May be shared if on Tax-Aide wired

networknetwork

Site EvaluationSite Evaluation

Permission for use of internetPermission for use of internet From site managementFrom site management Possibly also from network managerPossibly also from network manager

Verify speed is adequateVerify speed is adequate Is reliability acceptable?Is reliability acceptable? Determine layoutDetermine layout

Locate/re-locate Ethernet portsLocate/re-locate Ethernet ports Plan equipment locationPlan equipment location Determine cable routingDetermine cable routing