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...have to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of Cisco Systems, Inc. Media Hub About This Guide i All rights reserved. Online Resources Website addresses in this document are subject to change without http:// in the... U.S. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should pay...
...have to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of Cisco Systems, Inc. Media Hub About This Guide i All rights reserved. Online Resources Website addresses in this document are subject to change without http:// in the... U.S. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you should pay...
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... 6 Drag-and-Drop 7 Chapter 3: Ways to Use the Media Hub 11 Overview 11 Centralized Storage 11 Digital Media Sharing 12 On-Demand Backups 13 Automatic Backup of Computers 13 Chapter 4: Use of the Media Browser 15 How to Access the Media Hub 15 How to Use the Media Browser 15 Music 18 Photos 20 Videos 22 File...
... 6 Drag-and-Drop 7 Chapter 3: Ways to Use the Media Hub 11 Overview 11 Centralized Storage 11 Digital Media Sharing 12 On-Demand Backups 13 Automatic Backup of Computers 13 Chapter 4: Use of the Media Browser 15 How to Access the Media Hub 15 How to Use the Media Browser 15 Music 18 Photos 20 Videos 22 File...
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Media Hub with LCD 49 Appendix C: Warranty Information 50 Limited Warranty 50 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 52 FCC Statement 52 Safety Notices 52 Industry Canada Statement 52 User... Agreement 57 Cisco Products 57 Software Licenses 57 Media Hub iii Table of Contents Chapter 6: Advanced Configuration 35 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 35 Overview 36 System 36 Disk 39 Backup 41 Services 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Appendix B: Specifications 48 Model NMH300 - Media Hub with LCD 48 Model NMH410 - Media Hub 48 Model NMH405 - Media Hub 48 Model...
Media Hub with LCD 49 Appendix C: Warranty Information 50 Limited Warranty 50 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 52 FCC Statement 52 Safety Notices 52 Industry Canada Statement 52 User... Agreement 57 Cisco Products 57 Software Licenses 57 Media Hub iii Table of Contents Chapter 6: Advanced Configuration 35 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 35 Overview 36 System 36 Disk 39 Backup 41 Services 41 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Appendix B: Specifications 48 Model NMH300 - Media Hub with LCD 48 Model NMH410 - Media Hub 48 Model NMH405 - Media Hub 48 Model...
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... Product Overview Navigation Pad Use the navigation pad to a higher menu level. LCD Screen When the Media Hub is powered on the Media Hub, press the Power button. Use it to a USB storage device. 1 Media Hub USB The USB port connects to initiate backup jobs, display status information, configure LCD screen settings, or...the same for the NMH400 and NMH300 Series. One Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk is pre-installed (except for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Media Hub. The LED flashes either blue or red when there is available if you want to move to OK navigate the LCD menus. Refer ...
... Product Overview Navigation Pad Use the navigation pad to a higher menu level. LCD Screen When the Media Hub is powered on the Media Hub, press the Power button. Use it to a USB storage device. 1 Media Hub USB The USB port connects to initiate backup jobs, display status information, configure LCD screen settings, or...the same for the NMH400 and NMH300 Series. One Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk is pre-installed (except for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Media Hub. The LED flashes either blue or red when there is available if you want to move to OK navigate the LCD menus. Refer ...
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... computer(s) must be powered on the back of time, Linksys recommends that you disconnect the power adapter from the Media Hub. A complete shutdown may take 10-15 seconds. Back Panel Both series of the Media Hub (NMH300 Series) DISK 1 (Blue/Red) The DISK 1 LED serves two purposes. otherwise, overheating can occur. ...To shut down . The LED flashes either blue or red when there is ready for a long period of the Media Hub; USB The USB port connects to circulate and cool the Media Hub. Air Vent The air vent allows air to a USB storage device. It is solidly lit blue when the...
... computer(s) must be powered on the back of time, Linksys recommends that you disconnect the power adapter from the Media Hub. A complete shutdown may take 10-15 seconds. Back Panel Both series of the Media Hub (NMH300 Series) DISK 1 (Blue/Red) The DISK 1 LED serves two purposes. otherwise, overheating can occur. ...To shut down . The LED flashes either blue or red when there is ready for a long period of the Media Hub; USB The USB port connects to circulate and cool the Media Hub. Air Vent The air vent allows air to a USB storage device. It is solidly lit blue when the...
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... Then insert the hard disk into the empty slot. 9. Connect the power adapter to an Ethernet network device, such as a router or switch. Media Hub 3 To release the drive bay cover, push the button on the right flashes when there is network activity. With the hard disk's label facing ...the right side of the Media Hub share the same top panel. Connect the Ethernet network cable to Available Disk Configuration Actions, page 39. Reset To restore the factory default ...
... Then insert the hard disk into the empty slot. 9. Connect the power adapter to an Ethernet network device, such as a router or switch. Media Hub 3 To release the drive bay cover, push the button on the right flashes when there is network activity. With the hard disk's label facing ...the right side of the Media Hub share the same top panel. Connect the Ethernet network cable to Available Disk Configuration Actions, page 39. Reset To restore the factory default ...
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... port. 13. Remove the hard disk from the Power port. 3. Use the four included screws to replace, push together the clips of its drive bay. 7. Media Hub 4 Chapter 1 To replace a hard disk, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect the power adapter from its drive bay, and then pull out the drive bay. 6. To release..., push the button on the hard disk to make sure the screw holes of the hard disk line up with the screw holes of the Media Hub, slide the drive bay back into the drive bay. 8. To remove the hard disk you want to secure the hard disk in its slot. Connect...
... port. 13. Remove the hard disk from the Power port. 3. Use the four included screws to replace, push together the clips of its drive bay. 7. Media Hub 4 Chapter 1 To replace a hard disk, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect the power adapter from its drive bay, and then pull out the drive bay. 6. To release..., push the button on the hard disk to make sure the screw holes of the hard disk line up with the screw holes of the Media Hub, slide the drive bay back into the drive bay. 8. To remove the hard disk you want to secure the hard disk in its slot. Connect...
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... System Tray Icon (Closed) If you copy files to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys Media Importer. About Linksys Media Importer Click this option to exit the Media Importer. It supports most popular formats, such as mp3, jpg, and mpg files. Media Importer Status Click this option to view the version number of the...
... System Tray Icon (Closed) If you copy files to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys Media Importer. About Linksys Media Importer Click this option to exit the Media Importer. It supports most popular formats, such as mp3, jpg, and mpg files. Media Importer Status Click this option to view the version number of the...
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... Transfers For each file, the Time Completed, Folder, File name, and Size are displayed. About NTI Shadow Click this option to the Media Hub. To exit the Media Importer, click the X button in this session For each file, the % (percentage), Folder, File name, Sent (size of imported ...displayed. After you installed during the Setup Wizard. Double-click the icon to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > NTI Shadow. Files imported in the upper right corner. Media Hub NTI Shadow Icon Menu Shadow Setting Click this option to open NTI Shadow. Exit Click this option to exit...
... Transfers For each file, the Time Completed, Folder, File name, and Size are displayed. About NTI Shadow Click this option to the Media Hub. To exit the Media Importer, click the X button in this session For each file, the % (percentage), Folder, File name, Sent (size of imported ...displayed. After you installed during the Setup Wizard. Double-click the icon to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > NTI Shadow. Files imported in the upper right corner. Media Hub NTI Shadow Icon Menu Shadow Setting Click this option to open NTI Shadow. Exit Click this option to exit...
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... one of the following file formats and extensions: .doc, .xls, .pdf, .ppt, .adb, .rtf, .xml, .htm, .html, .txt, and .pst. Media Hub Getting Started NOTE: For more information, refer to identify it on your computer. In the Address field of Windows Explorer, enter the Friendly Name of... Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. (You can back up specific files in the Documents folder. (This folder is mapped directly to the Media Hub. To open Windows Explorer, go to create a backup job. During the Setup Wizard, you created a Friendly Name or device name for example, you...
... one of the following file formats and extensions: .doc, .xls, .pdf, .ppt, .adb, .rtf, .xml, .htm, .html, .txt, and .pst. Media Hub Getting Started NOTE: For more information, refer to identify it on your computer. In the Address field of Windows Explorer, enter the Friendly Name of... Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. (You can back up specific files in the Documents folder. (This folder is mapped directly to the Media Hub. To open Windows Explorer, go to create a backup job. During the Setup Wizard, you created a Friendly Name or device name for example, you...
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...router's documentation for more information. NOTE: Look up its IP address through the Media Hub. Refer to the Media Hub, you do not see the Media Hub, then change the Workgroup of the Media Hub to match the Workgroup of your computer (refer to Windows Help. To open Windows...Click Finish. IP Address (For Advanced Users) 1. NOTE: File transfers may take minutes or hours, depending on network conditions, including use of the Media Hub as a separate drive. 1. To open Windows Explorer, go to Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. (You can also right‑click ...
...router's documentation for more information. NOTE: Look up its IP address through the Media Hub. Refer to the Media Hub, you do not see the Media Hub, then change the Workgroup of the Media Hub to match the Workgroup of your computer (refer to Windows Help. To open Windows...Click Finish. IP Address (For Advanced Users) 1. NOTE: File transfers may take minutes or hours, depending on network conditions, including use of the Media Hub as a separate drive. 1. To open Windows Explorer, go to Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. (You can also right‑click ...
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Double-click the name to access its files. Getting Started USB Storage Device Accessed Through Friendly Name If you accessed the Media Hub through its drive letter, go to media > devices > mnt. Data Backed Up from USB storage devices. The data is displayed. The name of the USB storage device is ...organized by the date of the data backup. Media Hub 9 Chapter 2 If you accessed the Media Hub through its Friendly Name or IP address, the name of the USB storage device is organized by the date of the data...
Double-click the name to access its files. Getting Started USB Storage Device Accessed Through Friendly Name If you accessed the Media Hub through its drive letter, go to media > devices > mnt. Data Backed Up from USB storage devices. The data is displayed. The name of the USB storage device is ...organized by the date of the data backup. Media Hub 9 Chapter 2 If you accessed the Media Hub through its Friendly Name or IP address, the name of the USB storage device is organized by the date of the data...
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... same time. •• Copy music files to the media\music folder of the Media Hub. •• Copy photo files to the media\photos folder of the Media Hub. •• Copy video files to the media\videos folder of the Media Hub. For example, copy music files at one time. Double...name is available in Windows Help. Getting Started NOTE: Additional information about the Media Hub, refer to the Media Hub, then its files. 2. Copy Music Files to Media Hub The music files are copied to Edit > Paste. Open the media\music folder of the User Guide. NOTE: The files you have a USB...
... same time. •• Copy music files to the media\music folder of the Media Hub. •• Copy photo files to the media\photos folder of the Media Hub. •• Copy video files to the media\videos folder of the Media Hub. For example, copy music files at one time. Double...name is available in Windows Help. Getting Started NOTE: Additional information about the Media Hub, refer to the Media Hub, then its files. 2. Copy Music Files to Media Hub The music files are copied to Edit > Paste. Open the media\music folder of the User Guide. NOTE: The files you have a USB...
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... 2: Getting Started, page 5. Remote Access If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you copy files to the Media Hub: •• the Media Importer •• NTI Shadow •• the Drag-and-Drop feature For more information about how to configure the remote access... refer to help you can use the File Browser for your home entertainment sound system View pictures on any computer Digital Media Adapter Diagram Showing the Media Hub ††A period of Remote Access is another option.) For more information about how to configure the remote access settings,...
... 2: Getting Started, page 5. Remote Access If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you copy files to the Media Hub: •• the Media Importer •• NTI Shadow •• the Drag-and-Drop feature For more information about how to configure the remote access... refer to help you can use the File Browser for your home entertainment sound system View pictures on any computer Digital Media Adapter Diagram Showing the Media Hub ††A period of Remote Access is another option.) For more information about how to configure the remote access settings,...
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...You can then be accessed and played by the digital media adapter. Media Hub Ways to access them through the Media Browser. Media content on the Media Hub. iTunes Server If you use iTunes, then you can use the Media Hub as a centralized location for remote access. 1. Here are..., or delete files. Chapter 3 Digital Media Sharing The Media Hub automatically indexes the digital media files it stores. Media Browser Media Browser After you have set up your Media Hub for your network, and play any media content stored in media player or digital picture frame. For more...
...You can then be accessed and played by the digital media adapter. Media Hub Ways to access them through the Media Browser. Media content on the Media Hub. iTunes Server If you use iTunes, then you can use the Media Hub as a centralized location for remote access. 1. Here are..., or delete files. Chapter 3 Digital Media Sharing The Media Hub automatically indexes the digital media files it stores. Media Browser Media Browser After you have set up your Media Hub for your network, and play any media content stored in media player or digital picture frame. For more...
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...Wizard. Enter the password you enable and set up button on your web browser. Setup of your Media Hub. Refer to your Media Hub. Go to NTI Shadow, page 31. On the Media Browser screen, click File Browser. 6. NOTE: Playing video files over remote access requires the same ...backup jobs. Then you are using , certificate or security warning screens may take a long time to Media Hub option . Media Hub Ways to http://www.ciscomediahub.com. Go to Use the Media Hub 5. You can upload the photos to access the USB storage device. For more information, refer to http...
...Wizard. Enter the password you enable and set up button on your web browser. Setup of your Media Hub. Refer to your Media Hub. Go to NTI Shadow, page 31. On the Media Browser screen, click File Browser. 6. NOTE: Playing video files over remote access requires the same ...backup jobs. Then you are using , certificate or security warning screens may take a long time to Media Hub option . Media Hub Ways to http://www.ciscomediahub.com. Go to Use the Media Hub 5. You can upload the photos to access the USB storage device. For more information, refer to http...
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...extensions: .doc, .xls, .pdf, .ppt, .adb, .rtf, .xml, .htm, .html, .txt, and .pst. You can back up additional folders on the Media Hub and are organized by the Setup Wizard; Additional Backup Jobs You can set up specific files in the My Documents folder. Ways to Create Backup... Job, page 31. For instructions, refer to Use the Media Hub Media Hub 14 Chapter 3 Default Backup Job The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up additional, automatic backup jobs. The backup files ...
...extensions: .doc, .xls, .pdf, .ppt, .adb, .rtf, .xml, .htm, .html, .txt, and .pst. You can back up additional folders on the Media Hub and are organized by the Setup Wizard; Additional Backup Jobs You can set up specific files in the My Documents folder. Ways to Create Backup... Job, page 31. For instructions, refer to Use the Media Hub Media Hub 14 Chapter 3 Default Backup Job The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up additional, automatic backup jobs. The backup files ...
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... : •• http://.local •• .local •• http:// Media Hub Use of the Media Browser 3. Media Browser How to Use the Media Browser Use the Media Browser screen to install it. The Media Browser screen displays thumbnail images of files found in the music, photos, videos, and...connection is used to access your home entertainment: •• Play music •• View photos •• Watch videos The Media Hub scans for more information about Windows Explorer, refer to User Guide) Access the online version of this User Guide through the router's ...
... : •• http://.local •• .local •• http:// Media Hub Use of the Media Browser 3. Media Browser How to Use the Media Browser Use the Media Browser screen to install it. The Media Browser screen displays thumbnail images of files found in the music, photos, videos, and...connection is used to access your home entertainment: •• Play music •• View photos •• Watch videos The Media Hub scans for more information about Windows Explorer, refer to User Guide) Access the online version of this User Guide through the router's ...
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... displayed. Then click the Play button . Other files will open in the default viewer for the files' specific file extension(s). NOTE: The Media Hub plays video content through a browser plug-in viewer only supports the jpeg format. Disk Space The amounts of used, available, and total disk... up to one minute. No information about video support, visit http://www.linksysbycisco.com/support. File Browser Click this option to access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your music files. Then click the Play button . Recent Photos The files with the most recent file dates are...
... displayed. Then click the Play button . Other files will open in the default viewer for the files' specific file extension(s). NOTE: The Media Hub plays video content through a browser plug-in viewer only supports the jpeg format. Disk Space The amounts of used, available, and total disk... up to one minute. No information about video support, visit http://www.linksysbycisco.com/support. File Browser Click this option to access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your music files. Then click the Play button . Recent Photos The files with the most recent file dates are...
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...displayed. The initial search automatically includes music, photo, and video files. Navigation Four icons are displayed at any time, click the Home icon. Media Hub 17 The search results are displayed. Name/Title The name of the file is displayed. Size The size of the screen. The Search Results ...File Browser icon. Add to Playlist To add an album or song to the playlist, click the Add to the Media Hub, click this option. File Browser To access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your video files, click the Videos icon. Search Enter the keyword, and then click the...
...displayed. The initial search automatically includes music, photo, and video files. Navigation Four icons are displayed at any time, click the Home icon. Media Hub 17 The search results are displayed. Name/Title The name of the file is displayed. Size The size of the screen. The Search Results ...File Browser icon. Add to Playlist To add an album or song to the playlist, click the Add to the Media Hub, click this option. File Browser To access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your video files, click the Videos icon. Search Enter the keyword, and then click the...