Welcome to Networking! 1. Connect your computer to the network with a cable 2. Copy the Networking folder from the flash drive to the computer or your own flash drive 3. If you have a 1505n installed and it shows the printer as Ready, skip to step Using the Add Printer Wizard, install the driver for this HP 1505n on the computer. If the computer does not have a HP 1505n driver, use Have disk to locate and run the driver application 5. Print a test page

Networking Wired and Wireless Networking and Printing

Agenda Wired Networks Wired Networks Set up Set up Network Printing Network Printing Wireless Networks Wireless Networks Security Security Setup Setup TaxWise Online [Optional] TaxWise Online [Optional]

Swap Printers and Routers Print “Fixed IP Address for Network Printers” Print “Fixed IP Address for Network Printers”

Network Printer with Reserved Address Use Address Reservation in router to always assign the same IP address to this printer Use Address Reservation in router to always assign the same IP address to this printer HP 1022n: HP 1022n: HP 1505n: HP 1505n: Assignment of IP address is by printer MAC so printer and router must be operated as a pair Assignment of IP address is by printer MAC so printer and router must be operated as a pair A computer with a 1505n-50 driver can print to a different 1505n on another network if the printer has IP address A computer with a 1505n-50 driver can print to a different 1505n on another network if the printer has IP address

Address Reservation Access the router’s web server: Access the router’s web server: Log in [Consider changing password from default] Log in [Consider changing password from default] Select LAN IP Setup Select LAN IP Setup Under Address Reservation click Add Under Address Reservation click Add Follow “Fixed IP Address for Network Printers” Follow “Fixed IP Address for Network Printers”

Latest Updates HP 1022n HP 1022n Driver: Version is Vista compatible, Windows 7 driver due late November Driver: Version is Vista compatible, Windows 7 driver due late November Firmware: Version Firmware: Version HP 1505n HP 1505n Driver: Version 6 [9/09] is Vista compatible, Windows 7 driver due late November Driver: Version 6 [9/09] is Vista compatible, Windows 7 driver due late November Firmware: Version Firmware: Version

Network Printer Review Network printer connected to router [or switch, if desired] Network printer connected to router [or switch, if desired] Printer driver loaded on each computer Printer driver loaded on each computer Printer driver renamed with Printer driver renamed with Reserved IP address (recommended) or Reserved IP address (recommended) or site and NET site and NET Printer driver Not Shared on any computer Printer driver Not Shared on any computer

Printer Sharing More complex than using a network printer More complex than using a network printer The computer with the printer [server] must allow access by another computer [client] The computer with the printer [server] must allow access by another computer [client] Impediments to sharing Impediments to sharing Different operating systems Different operating systems Different settings in the same operating system Different settings in the same operating system Workgroup names Workgroup names Logins and passwords [consider adding Volunteer login to personal computers] Logins and passwords [consider adding Volunteer login to personal computers] Sharing permissions Sharing permissions Firewalls Firewalls

Name, Workgroup & Firewall Computer Name – unique Computer Name – unique Workgroup – recommend all computers in same Workgroup – recommend all computers in same Firewall – 1 or none Firewall – 1 or none Windows: On with Exception of File and Printer Sharing Windows: On with Exception of File and Printer Sharing AVG: Computer in Domain [active & default] AVG: Computer in Domain [active & default] Firewall Configuration/Profile Switch tab Firewall Configuration/Profile Switch tab Other: may need to be disabled while on a Tax-Aide network Other: may need to be disabled while on a Tax-Aide network

Wired Network Questions What are 2 advantages to using a router? What are 2 advantages to using a router? What equipment is recommended for a wired network with 6 computers? What equipment is recommended for a wired network with 6 computers? A switch should always be connected downstream of the router. True or False? A switch should always be connected downstream of the router. True or False? A computer will be used at 2 sites, each with a different HP 1505n printer. How many printer drivers does the computer require? A computer will be used at 2 sites, each with a different HP 1505n printer. How many printer drivers does the computer require?

Some Network Printer Questions A computer will be used at 2 sites, one with a HP 1505n printer and the other a 1022n. How many printer drivers does the computer require? A computer will be used at 2 sites, one with a HP 1505n printer and the other a 1022n. How many printer drivers does the computer require? Can a router have more than one network printer attached? Can a router have more than one network printer attached? What do you need to do if you’re using a 1505n and it breaks and you get a replacement 1505n? What do you need to do if you’re using a 1505n and it breaks and you get a replacement 1505n? Can the same router be used at two sites with a different network printer at each site? Can the same router be used at two sites with a different network printer at each site?

What you need for a Wired Network Router and probably a switch or two Router and probably a switch or two Cables Cables Connect computers to router [or switch] Connect computers to router [or switch] Connect network printer to router [or switch] and/or a USB printer to a computer on the network Connect network printer to router [or switch] and/or a USB printer to a computer on the network Install printer driver on each computer Install printer driver on each computer Individually for network printer Individually for network printer Share the printer connected to the computer Share the printer connected to the computer

Wireless Network Security SSID (network name) is not broadcast SSID (network name) is not broadcast Network is encrypted with WPA Network is encrypted with WPA Access is restricted by MAC Access is restricted by MAC Router settings are password protected Router settings are password protected The network is not to be connected to any other network (not “bridged”) The network is not to be connected to any other network (not “bridged”) The network is not to be connected to the internet The network is not to be connected to the internet

SSID: TAV (case sensitive) SSID: TAV (case sensitive) WPA Passphrase: NetworkWorkshop WPA Passphrase: NetworkWorkshop

Wireless Router Web Page Login: admin Password:

Authorize a group [Method A] Advanced Wireless Settings: Broadcast SSID Advanced Wireless Settings: Broadcast SSID Wireless Card Access: uncheck Turn Access Control On Wireless Card Access: uncheck Turn Access Control On Click Apply Click Apply Confirm access by printing “Wireless Network Setup” Confirm access by printing “Wireless Network Setup”

Setup Access List Setup Access List Add MAC addresses by computer name Add MAC addresses by computer name Apply Apply Turn Access Control On Turn Access Control On Turn off SSID broadcast Turn off SSID broadcast Logoff Logoff

Authorize individual [Method B] Obtain MAC address and name of computer Obtain MAC address and name of computer Wireless icon in system tray [Physical Address] Wireless icon in system tray [Physical Address] Wireless Network Connection – adapter card Wireless Network Connection – adapter card Start/Run/cmd:ipconfig/all Start/Run/cmd:ipconfig/all Advanced Wireless Settings/Setup Access List Advanced Wireless Settings/Setup Access List Add MAC addresses by computer name Add MAC addresses by computer name Apply Apply Logoff Logoff

Troubleshooting-Wireless Laptop connects to another network Laptop connects to another network Laptop will not connect to TAV Laptop will not connect to TAV Access not authorized for this computer Access not authorized for this computer TAV and another network share the same channel [1, 6 and 11 do not overlap] TAV and another network share the same channel [1, 6 and 11 do not overlap]

Wireless Network Questions Wireless networks at Tax-Aide sites can be used only for printing. True or False? Wireless networks at Tax-Aide sites can be used only for printing. True or False? When the Tax-Aide wireless network is on, anyone at the site can connect to it. True or False? When the Tax-Aide wireless network is on, anyone at the site can connect to it. True or False? A substitute EFC brings a computer to the site which is not authorized access to the wireless network. What are the options to allow that computer to use the network printer? A substitute EFC brings a computer to the site which is not authorized access to the wireless network. What are the options to allow that computer to use the network printer?

More Wireless Questions Can the wireless access table be updated by a computer connected to the router via wireless? Can the wireless access table be updated by a computer connected to the router via wireless? Can MAC addresses by added to one wireless router and then copied to all routers in the district? Can MAC addresses by added to one wireless router and then copied to all routers in the district? Does it matter what order devices are powered on at a site (router, printer(s), laptops)? Does it matter what order devices are powered on at a site (router, printer(s), laptops)? What options does the ERO have if a printer / router fails at a site? What options does the ERO have if a printer / router fails at a site?

What you need for a Wireless Printing Network Router – TCS will provide Router – TCS will provide Cables Cables Connect network printer & up to 3 computers to router with network cables Connect network printer & up to 3 computers to router with network cablesOR Connect USB printer (to be shared) to computer on network & up to 4 computers to router with network cables Connect USB printer (to be shared) to computer on network & up to 4 computers to router with network cables

What you need for a Wireless Printing Network (continued) Configure each wireless computer for the network Configure each wireless computer for the network SSID SSID WPA with passphrase WPA with passphrase Add MAC addresses to router [to router limit] Add MAC addresses to router [to router limit] Connect wireless computers to network Connect wireless computers to network Install printer driver on each computer Install printer driver on each computer

Where to purchase? Network cables Network cables Network router (wired) Network router (wired) Netgear RP614, ~$40 Netgear RP614, ~$40 Network switch Network switch Zonet - ZFS3018P, item Z , $15 Zonet - ZFS3018P, item Z , $15

Reimbursement Reference: Technology Management Guide Reference: Technology Management Guide Code S Code S Items <$25 unit cost – no pre-approval Items <$25 unit cost – no pre-approval Switch Switch Most cables [<50 feet should cost <$25] Most cables [<50 feet should cost <$25] Items >$25 unit cost – TCS approval in advance Items >$25 unit cost – TCS approval in advance Wired router Wired router Long cables Long cables

Things to do with the router Interpret the status lights Interpret the status lights Log in Log in Change the router password Change the router password Reserve an IP address Reserve an IP address Change the Passphrase Change the Passphrase Authorize a computer Authorize a computer Save the settings Save the settings Reset the router Reset the router

Wireless Network Tips Energize the wireless router and network printer before any computers. Energize the wireless router and network printer before any computers. Do not connect anything to the internet jack on the router. [Keep it covered with tape.] Do not connect anything to the internet jack on the router. [Keep it covered with tape.] If the network “freezes”: unplug the router, wait a minute, then reconnect power to the router. If the network “freezes”: unplug the router, wait a minute, then reconnect power to the router. If the network printer “freezes”: turn it off, wait a minute, then turn it back on. [If the printer is an HP 1022n, install firmware ] If the network printer “freezes”: turn it off, wait a minute, then turn it back on. [If the printer is an HP 1022n, install firmware ]

Network Example 1 network and 1 shared printer located together or in different areas 1 network and 1 shared printer located together or in different areas Network printer driver and shared printer driver installed on all computers normally at the site Network printer driver and shared printer driver installed on all computers normally at the site EFCs use printer of choice EFCs use printer of choice Substitute EFCs Substitute EFCs May connect to wireless network via cable if MAC address is not in router May connect to wireless network via cable if MAC address is not in router Add network printer, if necessary, or use shared printer Add network printer, if necessary, or use shared printer

Wireless Router Loan Agreement AARP use only AARP use only Provide physical security, report loss to TCS Provide physical security, report loss to TCS No SSID broadcast, WPA, MAC restricted No SSID broadcast, WPA, MAC restricted No bridging or internet connection No bridging or internet connection No modifications or repairs No modifications or repairs Reassignment OK, agreement applies Reassignment OK, agreement applies Annual inventory: TC to TCS Annual inventory: TC to TCS Recall Recall

TaxWise Online [TWO] Returns are prepared on TWO web site Returns are prepared on TWO web site Data is encrypted during transmission Data is encrypted during transmission All data remains on TWO server All data remains on TWO server Requires Requires Site with broadband internet access Site with broadband internet access Download speed >800 kb/s Download speed >800 kb/s PC with Internet Explorer PC with Internet Explorer EFIN designated TWO EFIN designated TWO

TWO Equipment Computers connected to internet Computers connected to internet Direct connection to site Ethernet port or Direct connection to site Ethernet port or Connection to Tax-Aide wired network which is connected to site Ethernet port Connection to Tax-Aide wired network which is connected to site Ethernet port Printers Printers Network printer with reserved IP address Network printer with reserved IP address Connected to router or Connected to router or Connected to network switch Connected to network switch USB Printers [may be shared if on Tax-Aide network] USB Printers [may be shared if on Tax-Aide network]

TWO Network to 3 computers & network printer 1 to 3 computers & network printer Wired router connected to site Ethernet Wired router connected to site Ethernet Printer and up to 3 computers connected to router Printer and up to 3 computers connected to router 4 to 9 computers & network printer 4 to 9 computers & network printer Wired router connected to site Ethernet Wired router connected to site Ethernet Printer, 8 port switch and up to 2 computers connected to router Printer, 8 port switch and up to 2 computers connected to router Up to 7 computers connected to 8 port switch Up to 7 computers connected to 8 port switch

TWO Network - 2 ERO or Quality Review computer with USB printer attached ERO or Quality Review computer with USB printer attached Can be primary location for printing returns after quality review Can be primary location for printing returns after quality review Network printer backup Network printer backup May be shared if on Tax-Aide wired network May be shared if on Tax-Aide wired network

Site Evaluation Permission for use of internet Permission for use of internet From site management From site management Possibly also from network manager Possibly also from network manager Verify speed is adequate Verify speed is adequate Is reliability acceptable? Is reliability acceptable? Determine layout Determine layout Locate/re-locate Ethernet ports Locate/re-locate Ethernet ports Plan equipment location Plan equipment location Determine cable routing Determine cable routing