
- Wireless printer authentication required full#
- Wireless printer authentication required password#
Set a strong password for any enabled remote access services. Disable any unused remote access services (e.g., telnet, SNMP, FTP, web) and protocols (e.g., Appletalk). Apply any manufacturer firmware updates required to secure the device and make any necessary configuration changes. Review the manufacturer’s recommendations for securely configuring your printer. To take action you will need to refer to documentation or vendor support for your particular equipment. The steps here are general and apply to a wide range of devices. If your printer has a network adapter - and you must connect it to the UW network - then you need to contact your local IT support organization and request assistance with configuration of that printer to ensure a secure setup. Option two: Secure your network connection The manufacturer’s website or printer user guide should help with turning off the network adapter. If you are the only person that uses your printer then consider turning off the printer’s network adapter and connecting your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable. Option one: Not connect to the UW networks If you are managing your printer yourselfĪnyone at the UW (including students in residence halls) who has a printer should either simply not connect the printer to the network at all or follow the required steps below for connecting it to the UW networks. Recommended: Let UW Managed Print Services do itįor UW faculty, staff and administrative units, UW Managed Print Services can place and support printers for use in your unit, with special attention being paid to security. Follow these required and recommended steps to secure printers and related devices on the UW network. This page is for local IT support teams setting up printers for others as well as for individuals setting up their own printers. Attack other systems (e.g., printers are commonly used as part of Denial of Service attacks to route large numbers of messages to the attack target). Disclosure of user data (e.g., intruders obtain copies of your documents). An unsecured printer can be used for the following: Wireless printer authentication required full#
Most printers will allow a remote intruder full administrative access unless the printer administrator appropriately configures the device.
These devices provide a large out-of-the-box feature set with little to no default security.
Network printers and related multifunction devices are insecure by default. UW Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).