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... 16 Power on the system 17 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer 18 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers 31 Connect to the Home Server Console 34 3 Windows Home Server Console 37 Computers & Backup 38 User Accounts 39 Shared Folders 40 Server Storage 42 Lights Out 43 McAfee Total Protection 44...
... 16 Power on the system 17 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer 18 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers 31 Connect to the Home Server Console 34 3 Windows Home Server Console 37 Computers & Backup 38 User Accounts 39 Shared Folders 40 Server Storage 42 Lights Out 43 McAfee Total Protection 44...
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... accounts 64 Add a shared folder 69 Configure backup for home computers 71 Back up the home server 72 Configure the home server for remote access 76 Access the Aspire easyStore H340 home page 79 Access the shared folders on the home server 81 Enable media sharing 84 Enable Digital Media Server 85 Enable iTunes service 87 Stream audio 88 Using the...
... accounts 64 Add a shared folder 69 Configure backup for home computers 71 Back up the home server 72 Configure the home server for remote access 76 Access the Aspire easyStore H340 home page 79 Access the shared folders on the home server 81 Enable media sharing 84 Enable Digital Media Server 85 Enable iTunes service 87 Stream audio 88 Using the...
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... Easily access your data from home. See "Configure backup for home computers" on page 91 for more information. • Easily add storage space to help you centralize and connect your digital assets. • Back up Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 88 for more ...information. • Remotely wakeup the home server. 2 1 Introduction Features • Powerful processor with excellent file sharing performance. • Fast network performance in...
... Easily access your data from home. See "Configure backup for home computers" on page 91 for more information. • Easily add storage space to help you centralize and connect your digital assets. • Back up Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 88 for more ...information. • Remotely wakeup the home server. 2 1 Introduction Features • Powerful processor with excellent file sharing performance. • Fast network performance in...
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...) Gigabit Ethernet port I/O ports USB 2.0 ports (1 front and 4 rear), Gigabit Ethernet port, eSATA port, recovery/reset button Power 200 W, 100-240 V AC Server operating system (OS) support Windows Home Server Home computer OS Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition support Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition Digital media player support...
...) Gigabit Ethernet port I/O ports USB 2.0 ports (1 front and 4 rear), Gigabit Ethernet port, eSATA port, recovery/reset button Power 200 W, 100-240 V AC Server operating system (OS) support Windows Home Server Home computer OS Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition support Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition Digital media player support...
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... No. For detailed instructions on how to add a drive into the server storage For detailed instructions on how to add or remove a drive from the server storage. Red Random • HDD failure blink • Windows Home Server cannot find HDD None Off No HDD mounted in the process of being... removed from the server storage, see "Adding a hard disk drive" on page 107...
... No. For detailed instructions on how to add a drive into the server storage For detailed instructions on how to add or remove a drive from the server storage. Red Random • HDD failure blink • Windows Home Server cannot find HDD None Off No HDD mounted in the process of being... removed from the server storage, see "Adding a hard disk drive" on page 107...
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11 2 Setting up the system Follow these steps to set up Aspire easyStore H340 to run in your home network. • Check package contents • Select a location for the home server • Recommended environment • Connect the power cord • Connect to the home network • Power on the system • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers • Connect to the Home Server Console
11 2 Setting up the system Follow these steps to set up Aspire easyStore H340 to run in your home network. • Check package contents • Select a location for the home server • Recommended environment • Connect the power cord • Connect to the home network • Power on the system • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers • Connect to the Home Server Console
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... your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update" on page 18 for detailed instructions. - Use this disc to its factory default. Refer to "Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer" on page 126. • Server Recovery Disc - Install the Windows Home Server Connector software. Refer to "Update your home server. Refer to "Recovering or restoring the home server" on...
... your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update" on page 18 for detailed instructions. - Use this disc to its factory default. Refer to "Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer" on page 126. • Server Recovery Disc - Install the Windows Home Server Connector software. Refer to "Update your home server. Refer to "Recovering or restoring the home server" on...
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...the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to the Windows Help for more details on changing your computer. Note: Prior to installing the Windows Home Server Connector, make sure you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your user account settings. 1 Place the Aspire easyStore H340 ...Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the first home computer. Refer to begin installation. 18...
...the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to the Windows Help for more details on changing your computer. Note: Prior to installing the Windows Home Server Connector, make sure you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your user account settings. 1 Place the Aspire easyStore H340 ...Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the first home computer. Refer to begin installation. 18...
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Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears. 20 2 Setting up the system After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire easyStore H340.
Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears. 20 2 Setting up the system After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire easyStore H340.
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21 4 Click Next. 5 Click Next. 6 Select the "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" option button if you want to download the updates for the Connector.
21 4 Click Next. 5 Click Next. 6 Select the "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" option button if you want to download the updates for the Connector.
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22 7 Click Next. 2 Setting up the system 8 Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up" option button if you want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up. 9 Click Next.
22 7 Click Next. 2 Setting up the system 8 Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up" option button if you want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up. 9 Click Next.
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23 10 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server is performed once on your hardware. The Windows Home Server initialization begins and could take several hours depending on the first home computer. 11 Click the Next arrow. Note: The initial configuration of the home server.
23 10 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server is performed once on your hardware. The Windows Home Server initialization begins and could take several hours depending on the first home computer. 11 Click the Next arrow. Note: The initial configuration of the home server.
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The name of 15 characters (includes letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 14 Click the Next arrow. 24 2 Setting up the system 12 Once the initialization is completed, click the Next arrow. 13 Enter a name for your home server can contain a maximum of your home server.
The name of 15 characters (includes letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 14 Click the Next arrow. 24 2 Setting up the system 12 Once the initialization is completed, click the Next arrow. 13 Enter a name for your home server can contain a maximum of your home server.
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The strong password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) An example of a strong password is the password that you can use to manage your home server from the Windows Home Server Console. This is Acer123. 25 15 Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and a password hint.
The strong password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) An example of a strong password is the password that you can use to manage your home server from the Windows Home Server Console. This is Acer123. 25 15 Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and a password hint.
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26 16 Click the Next arrow. 2 Setting up the system 17 Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, then click the Next arrow.
26 16 Click the Next arrow. 2 Setting up the system 17 Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, then click the Next arrow.
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This could take some time to automatically download and install available Windows Home Server updates. Important: Do not restart or turn off your home server during the update process. 21 Once installation is complete the Windows Home Server windows displays. 28 2 Setting up the system 20 Click the Next arrow to complete but will not need additional information from you.
This could take some time to automatically download and install available Windows Home Server updates. Important: Do not restart or turn off your home server during the update process. 21 Once installation is complete the Windows Home Server windows displays. 28 2 Setting up the system 20 Click the Next arrow to complete but will not need additional information from you.
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The Windows Home Server log in window displays. The Setting Password dialog box appears. 29 22 Click the Next arrow. You can now manage the home server through the remote admin console. 23 Enter the administrator password, then click the Next arrow.
The Windows Home Server log in window displays. The Setting Password dialog box appears. 29 22 Click the Next arrow. You can now manage the home server through the remote admin console. 23 Enter the administrator password, then click the Next arrow.
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... information about the system tray icon refer to the Windows Home Server. The Windows Home Server Console window appears. appears on The Windows Home Server icon displays the current health and status of the home server as well as all the computers connected to your desktop. The Windows Home Server icon also appears in the system task tray and the...
... information about the system tray icon refer to the Windows Home Server. The Windows Home Server Console window appears. appears on The Windows Home Server icon displays the current health and status of the home server as well as all the computers connected to your desktop. The Windows Home Server icon also appears in the system task tray and the...
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... Home Server Connector on the client computers After installing the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer, use the Aspire easyStore H340 Software Installation Disc to install the Windows Home Server Connector on the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to begin the installation process. To install the Windows Home Server connector from the Aspire easyStore H340 Software Installation Disc 1 Place the Aspire easyStore H340...
... Home Server Connector on the client computers After installing the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer, use the Aspire easyStore H340 Software Installation Disc to install the Windows Home Server Connector on the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to begin the installation process. To install the Windows Home Server connector from the Aspire easyStore H340 Software Installation Disc 1 Place the Aspire easyStore H340...
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... the license agreement" option button. 7 Click Next. Once the home server is complete the Windows Home Server icon appears in the system task tray and the Shared Folders desktop shortcut appears on your home server. 32 2 Setting up the system 4 After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your...
... the license agreement" option button. 7 Click Next. Once the home server is complete the Windows Home Server icon appears in the system task tray and the Shared Folders desktop shortcut appears on your home server. 32 2 Setting up the system 4 After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your...