HP Web Jetadmin - Add Credentials for Devices

Some devices use credentials, which must be entered into HP Web Jetadmin for a user to access that device. If the credentials entered by the user (when trying to access a device) do not match the credentials entered HP Web Jetadmin, the device denies access.

1. In the All Devices list, highlight the device or devices requiring credentials (those with a Yes in the Credentials Required column).

2. Right-click and select Update Credentials.

3. Use the Needed Credentials wizard to enter the credential information for the device or devices. Depending upon the credentials required by the device or devices, one or more of the following pages will be displayed for you to complete:

   Tip:

   Throughout the Needed Credentials wizard there is a Skip button that can be used to not enter credentials for devices if, for example, you are unsure of the required value for the device.

   • Enter SNMPv1 Get Community Name page: Select the device for the credential, supply the Get Community Name (can be up to 256 characters), and click Set. Then click Finish, or click Next and follow instructions in the wizard.

   • Enter SNMPv1 Set Community Name page: Select the device for the credential, supply the Set Community Name (can be up to 256 characters), and click Set. Then click Finish, or click Next and follow instructions in the wizard.

   • Enter EWS or Domain Password page: Select the device for the password, type the username and password, and click Set. Then click Finish, or click Next and follow instructions in the wizard.

   • Enter SNMPv3 Credential page: Select the device for the password and type the username, the authenticated password, and the private password. Click Set and then click Finish.

   Note:

   Enter either the EWS credentials or the Domain credentials. Use the following format to enter the Domain credentials:

   FullyQualifiedDomainName\Username