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You are Ready to Your Network 7 Turn on the HP MediaSmart Server 8 Check Lights ...9 Update Your Firewall's Trusted Program List 10 Install the Software on Additional Computers 32 Setting up the HP MediaSmart Server using the Assistant 22 Installing on Additional Computers 31 Install the Software on the First Computer 11 Congratulations! Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Welcome...
You are Ready to Your Network 7 Turn on the HP MediaSmart Server 8 Check Lights ...9 Update Your Firewall's Trusted Program List 10 Install the Software on Additional Computers 32 Setting up the HP MediaSmart Server using the Assistant 22 Installing on Additional Computers 31 Install the Software on the First Computer 11 Congratulations! Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Welcome...
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To get started you 'll connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network and turn it on. 2 Update the trusted programs list for any firewall or anti-virus software on your computer. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on one computer. 4 Follow the Setup Assistant in the Windows Home Server Console (see Chapter 3). 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your home network and install the software on additional computers (see Chapter 4). 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started In this chapter you need to 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your first home computer.
To get started you 'll connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network and turn it on. 2 Update the trusted programs list for any firewall or anti-virus software on your computer. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on one computer. 4 Follow the Setup Assistant in the Windows Home Server Console (see Chapter 3). 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your home network and install the software on additional computers (see Chapter 4). 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started In this chapter you need to 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your first home computer.
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... block this is installed, the firewall should prompt you are recommended before installing the HP MediaSmart Server programs: • Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted programs list. • Verify that your firewall and anti-virus software is... set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is a problem, the network health indicator light on your network. Update Your Firewall's Trusted Program List The HP MediaSmart Server Software Installation Disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate...
... block this is installed, the firewall should prompt you are recommended before installing the HP MediaSmart Server programs: • Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted programs list. • Verify that your firewall and anti-virus software is... set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is a problem, the network health indicator light on your network. Update Your Firewall's Trusted Program List The HP MediaSmart Server Software Installation Disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate...
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... with the installation and setup. 12 Chapter 2 About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. This software is installed, the Windows Home Server Connector install begins. Click Next to • Provide a ...HP software is used to display and accept the end user license agreement. This installation may restart your computer. The following components are installed if they are not already on your computer and take several minutes. • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server...
... with the installation and setup. 12 Chapter 2 About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. This software is installed, the Windows Home Server Connector install begins. Click Next to • Provide a ...HP software is used to display and accept the end user license agreement. This installation may restart your computer. The following components are installed if they are not already on your computer and take several minutes. • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server...
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... create a strong password. Password: Help Protect Windows Home Server Automatically Windows Home Server Setup automatically downloads and installs relevant important updates from Windows Update to continue automatically downloading updates after Setup and click the next arrow. IMPORTANT: The server password is recommended that you turn on Automatic Windows Updates. NOTE: It is not the same as !, @, and...
... create a strong password. Password: Help Protect Windows Home Server Automatically Windows Home Server Setup automatically downloads and installs relevant important updates from Windows Update to continue automatically downloading updates after Setup and click the next arrow. IMPORTANT: The server password is recommended that you turn on Automatic Windows Updates. NOTE: It is not the same as !, @, and...
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...report them to Microsoft. Choose if you . Checking for Windows Home Server Updates The Windows Home Server installation checks for any relevant important updates. IMPORTANT: Do not restart or turn off your hardware and home server usage without interrupting you want to participate in this program and click ...the next arrow. CEIP collects information about your home server during the update process. No information collected is used . Any personal information inadvertently collected in the reports will not be used to...
...report them to Microsoft. Choose if you . Checking for Windows Home Server Updates The Windows Home Server installation checks for any relevant important updates. IMPORTANT: Do not restart or turn off your hardware and home server usage without interrupting you want to participate in this program and click ...the next arrow. CEIP collects information about your home server during the update process. No information collected is used . Any personal information inadvertently collected in the reports will not be used to...
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Starting Windows Home Server Click Start to Windows Home Server Type the password you experience the full functionality and optimal performance of the HP MediaSmart Server. Checking for HP MediaSmart Server Updates The HP MediaSmart Server installation checks for any updates. Getting Started 17 Installing updates ensures that you created during the update process. Logging on to log on page 15. For additional information, see "Setting the Server Password" on and open Windows Home Server. IMPORTANT: Do not restart or turn off your home server during the installation.
Starting Windows Home Server Click Start to Windows Home Server Type the password you experience the full functionality and optimal performance of the HP MediaSmart Server. Checking for HP MediaSmart Server Updates The HP MediaSmart Server installation checks for any updates. Getting Started 17 Installing updates ensures that you created during the update process. Logging on to log on page 15. For additional information, see "Setting the Server Password" on and open Windows Home Server. IMPORTANT: Do not restart or turn off your home server during the installation.
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... optional but recommended to ensure that the most frequently used server features are set up Additional Features Features such as HP Software Update, User Accounts, Remote Access, Photo Webshare, and Media Sharing require some setup. The Assistant guides you through setting up your server. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail...
... optional but recommended to ensure that the most frequently used server features are set up Additional Features Features such as HP Software Update, User Accounts, Remote Access, Photo Webshare, and Media Sharing require some setup. The Assistant guides you through setting up your server. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail...
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... Webshare • Task 5 of 6: Turn on Media Sharing • Task 6 of the Windows Home Server Console. Chapter 3 Using the Assistant The Assistant guides you complete the following HP MediaSmart Server configuration steps. • Task 1 of 6: Setup HP Software Update • Task 2 of 6: Create User Accounts • Task 3 of 6: Configure Remote Access • Task 4 of 6: Configure your...
... Webshare • Task 5 of 6: Turn on Media Sharing • Task 6 of the Windows Home Server Console. Chapter 3 Using the Assistant The Assistant guides you complete the following HP MediaSmart Server configuration steps. • Task 1 of 6: Setup HP Software Update • Task 2 of 6: Create User Accounts • Task 3 of 6: Configure Remote Access • Task 4 of 6: Configure your...
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... the left menu. 2 Select one of the following options • Automatically download and install updates (recommended) • Download updates and let me choose when to install • Turn off automatic updates Task 2 of 6: Create User Accounts The HP MediaSmart Server supports two types of user accounts: guest and individual. Use the table below to determine which...
... the left menu. 2 Select one of the following options • Automatically download and install updates (recommended) • Download updates and let me choose when to install • Turn off automatic updates Task 2 of 6: Create User Accounts The HP MediaSmart Server supports two types of user accounts: guest and individual. Use the table below to determine which...
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DNS has not updated. Why did URL not work? Wait 10 minutes for Internet Router Configuration Question/Issue Probable Cause Answer/Resolution How do I manually forward port on my router? Troubleshooting 59 Detailed information is available in the Online User's guide. Troubleshooting Tips for Internet Router Configuration Table 8: Common Troubleshooting tips for DNS to update.
DNS has not updated. Why did URL not work? Wait 10 minutes for Internet Router Configuration Question/Issue Probable Cause Answer/Resolution How do I manually forward port on my router? Troubleshooting 59 Detailed information is available in the Online User's guide. Troubleshooting Tips for Internet Router Configuration Table 8: Common Troubleshooting tips for DNS to update.
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...will not show in iTunes not appear to synchronize. • Click on eject button on the Server bar. Song selection from the Server has not refreshed server is not updating yet. match or guest account disabled. • Enable guest account. with new additions. •... Wait for server. playlist. 60 Chapter 5 working. • Add music to library. • Check C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Media ...
...will not show in iTunes not appear to synchronize. • Click on eject button on the Server bar. Song selection from the Server has not refreshed server is not updating yet. match or guest account disabled. • Enable guest account. with new additions. •... Wait for server. playlist. 60 Chapter 5 working. • Add music to library. • Check C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Media ...
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...Troubleshooting 65 working. • Add music to synchronize. • Click on eject button on the Server bar. playlist. Song selection from the Server has not refreshed server is not updating yet. Podcasts not showing in Podcast will not show in Podcasts copied over will not show in iTunes... not appear to be library. with new additions. • Wait for server. match or guest account disabled....
...Troubleshooting 65 working. • Add music to synchronize. • Click on eject button on the Server bar. playlist. Song selection from the Server has not refreshed server is not updating yet. Podcasts not showing in Podcast will not show in Podcasts copied over will not show in iTunes... not appear to be library. with new additions. • Wait for server. match or guest account disabled....
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...easy remote access even if Port 80 is required for DNS to set that new photos are available without having to update and try again. Troubleshooting 71 DNS server might not have to set up . • With TZO custom domain name option, you can get your own...name (e.g., smithfamily.com). • TZO customer support and troubleshooting. updated. What value does TZO domain names provide beyond the Microsoft Live option: • TZO provides automatic E-mail notifications to Webshare visitors that up an SMTP E-mail server. • Some broadband ISPs block Port 80 which is blocked...
...easy remote access even if Port 80 is required for DNS to set that new photos are available without having to update and try again. Troubleshooting 71 DNS server might not have to set up . • With TZO custom domain name option, you can get your own...name (e.g., smithfamily.com). • TZO customer support and troubleshooting. updated. What value does TZO domain names provide beyond the Microsoft Live option: • TZO provides automatic E-mail notifications to Webshare visitors that up an SMTP E-mail server. • Some broadband ISPs block Port 80 which is blocked...
HP EX470, EX475 MediaSmart Server - User's Guide
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... the HP MediaSmart Server Setup 1-1 Before Starting 1-2 Connecting the server 1-5 Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server 1-6 Checking the Server Lights 1-7 Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List 1-7 Installing the Software on Additional Home Computers 2-21 Setting up Additional Home Computers 2-23 Chapter 3: Server Console MediaSmart Server tab 3-1 Windows Home Server tabs 3-2 i You are ready to HP MediaSmart Server Chapter 1: Installing Overview of 6: Learn more about your HP MediaSmart Server 2-20...
... the HP MediaSmart Server Setup 1-1 Before Starting 1-2 Connecting the server 1-5 Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server 1-6 Checking the Server Lights 1-7 Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List 1-7 Installing the Software on Additional Home Computers 2-21 Setting up Additional Home Computers 2-23 Chapter 3: Server Console MediaSmart Server tab 3-1 Windows Home Server tabs 3-2 i You are ready to HP MediaSmart Server Chapter 1: Installing Overview of 6: Learn more about your HP MediaSmart Server 2-20...
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... on CC causes command error. 7-26 Browser cannot display the page when accessing through URL. 7-26 Other common troubleshooting tips 7-27 How to find the server software and firmware information. 7-27 The first backup is taking a long time. 7-27 What are optimum data throughput speeds for different network interfaces? 7-28 iTunes...
... on CC causes command error. 7-26 Browser cannot display the page when accessing through URL. 7-26 Other common troubleshooting tips 7-27 How to find the server software and firmware information. 7-27 The first backup is taking a long time. 7-27 What are optimum data throughput speeds for different network interfaces? 7-28 iTunes...
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Explains how backups work and how to easily access your server. View, add, repair, and remove hard drives from home. 1-2 Version Update 1.1.1 How to set up the server to configure, restore, and troubleshoot backups. How to your files away from total storage. How to add users to configure backups, passwords, media sharing, remote ...
Explains how backups work and how to easily access your server. View, add, repair, and remove hard drives from home. 1-2 Version Update 1.1.1 How to set up the server to configure, restore, and troubleshoot backups. How to your files away from total storage. How to add users to configure backups, passwords, media sharing, remote ...
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... up the HP MediaSmart Server on the First Computer » Congratulations! For additional information, see Connecting the server on page 1-5. 2 Update the trusted programs list for any firewall or anti-virus software on your server Overview of the HP MediaSmart Server Setup » Before Starting » Connecting the server » Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server » Checking the Server Lights » Updating Your Firewall...
... up the HP MediaSmart Server on the First Computer » Congratulations! For additional information, see Connecting the server on page 1-5. 2 Update the trusted programs list for any firewall or anti-virus software on your server Overview of the HP MediaSmart Server Setup » Before Starting » Connecting the server » Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server » Checking the Server Lights » Updating Your Firewall...
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... not blocked. • Check that the location of the server is 35° C (95° F). 1-2 Installing Version Update 1.1.1 The location you install the software on your broadband router. Before Starting Important information about locating and using the Assistant on page 2-2. 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on additional computers. For additional information, see Installing the...
... not blocked. • Check that the location of the server is 35° C (95° F). 1-2 Installing Version Update 1.1.1 The location you install the software on your broadband router. Before Starting Important information about locating and using the Assistant on page 2-2. 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on additional computers. For additional information, see Installing the...
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... XP Home does not support remote access. Note: The HP MediaSmart Server does not support client computers running 64-bit operating systems. Wireless support You must connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your router. Download Internet Explorer from www.apple.com/itunes/ download. 1-4 Installing Version Update 1.1.1 The server does not support wireless connection to some computers? Windows XP...
... XP Home does not support remote access. Note: The HP MediaSmart Server does not support client computers running 64-bit operating systems. Wireless support You must connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your router. Download Internet Explorer from www.apple.com/itunes/ download. 1-4 Installing Version Update 1.1.1 The server does not support wireless connection to some computers? Windows XP...