Wireless@VT Printers
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To print to the Lobby Printer, you must be connected to the OpenVPN network.
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OpenVPN
Windows
- Download and install the OpenVPN Windows Installer (64-bit) here: http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html
- During the OpenVPN install, accept the default options, and install the TAP-Windows device software when prompted.
- Create and download your OpenVPN certificate here: https://wireless.vt.edu/vpn
- Move your ovpn file (<pid>.ovpn) to the C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config folder
- Right click on the OpenVPN GUI icon on your desktop and select Properties
- Open the Compatibility tab
- Under Privilege Level, check the box for "Run this program as an Administrator" and click OK
- Open OpenVPN GUI
- You should now see a new network icon in the system tray on the lower right. Right click and select Connect
- See the instructions for installing the printer below
OS X
Adding Printers
First, remove the old printer(s)
- Start -> Devices & Printers -> Right click on the printer to remove and select Remove
Windows 7
- Note: You must be connected to the OpenVPN network, or using the network in the Durham 470 student lab
- Open Start -> Devices & Printers
- Click on Add a Printer
- Select the Add a Network Printer option
- Click The printer that I want isn't listed
- Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address... and click Next
- Enter the following address in the Hostname box 192.168.1.25 and click Next
- Accept the default option for the rest of the process. You will be prompted for the driver that you downloaded from the link below.
Driver Location
If you are prompted for a driver
- Download the driver for the HP LaserJet M601dn
- Select your operating system and download the Driver Only option. Execute the downloaded file, unpacking the drivers to the C drive.
- Install the driver from the driver folder (C:\HP_LaserJet_Enterprise_600_M601_M602_M603_printer_series)