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...'s in the Box 2 The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (front 3 The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (back 4 Getting Started ...5 What You'll Need to Set up the HP MediaSmart Server 6 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to Start Using Your Server 19 Using the Assistant ...21 Setting up the HP MediaSmart Server using the Assistant 22 Installing on Additional Computers 31 Install the Software on the First Computer...
...'s in the Box 2 The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (front 3 The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (back 4 Getting Started ...5 What You'll Need to Set up the HP MediaSmart Server 6 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to Start Using Your Server 19 Using the Assistant ...21 Setting up the HP MediaSmart Server using the Assistant 22 Installing on Additional Computers 31 Install the Software on the First Computer...
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What's in the Box In the box you will find: • HP MediaSmart Server • Power cord • Ethernet cable • Setup Poster • Installation and Troubleshooting Guide (this document) • Warranty & Support Guide • Software Installation Disc • PC Restore Disc • Server Recovery Disc 2 Chapter 1
What's in the Box In the box you will find: • HP MediaSmart Server • Power cord • Ethernet cable • Setup Poster • Installation and Troubleshooting Guide (this document) • Warranty & Support Guide • Software Installation Disc • PC Restore Disc • Server Recovery Disc 2 Chapter 1
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...- The health light is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is one computer and the server restarts. There is installed on . The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (front) See the online User's Guide for each internal hard drive in the HP MediaSmart Server. • Purple - The health light is ...or switch. Health light The health light indicates that the server is connected to expand your storage space. The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is one computer and the server restarts. Light bar There is installed on light colors or ...
...- The health light is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is one computer and the server restarts. There is installed on . The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (front) See the online User's Guide for each internal hard drive in the HP MediaSmart Server. • Purple - The health light is ...or switch. Health light The health light indicates that the server is connected to expand your storage space. The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is one computer and the server restarts. Light bar There is installed on light colors or ...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started In this chapter you need to 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your home network and install the 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 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 additional computers (see Chapter 4). 5
Chapter 2 Getting Started In this chapter you need to 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your home network and install the 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 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 additional computers (see Chapter 4). 5
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... Ethernet cable to the server and the other end into the server's power receptacle and the other end to be solid before proceeding with the software installation. IMPORTANT: Do not attach USB devices to start. Plug one end of the server. The indicator lights blink.... 2 Connect. For additional information, see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 8 Chapter 2 The server takes approximately 60 seconds to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. Connect one end of the server lights to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch. 3 Power on. Press the...
... Ethernet cable to the server and the other end into the server's power receptacle and the other end to be solid before proceeding with the software installation. IMPORTANT: Do not attach USB devices to start. Plug one end of the server. The indicator lights blink.... 2 Connect. For additional information, see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 8 Chapter 2 The server takes approximately 60 seconds to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. Connect one end of the server lights to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch. 3 Power on. Press the...
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Check Lights The lights on the front of the HP MediaSmart Server indicate the status of the server. After the HP MediaSmart Server startup completes and prior to the first software installation, the indicator lights show: • Hard drives-solid purple • Network-solid blue • Health-solid purple After you complete the software installation as described later in this chapter, all lights should be solid blue. For any difficulties, see "Troubleshooting" in this guide. Getting Started 9
Check Lights The lights on the front of the HP MediaSmart Server indicate the status of the server. After the HP MediaSmart Server startup completes and prior to the first software installation, the indicator lights show: • Hard drives-solid purple • Network-solid blue • Health-solid purple After you complete the software installation as described later in this chapter, all lights should be solid blue. For any difficulties, see "Troubleshooting" in this guide. Getting Started 9
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... prevent 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 with the HP MediaSmart Server over your computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on your computer can block this is solid blue when the server has network connectivity. 10 Chapter 2 Sidebar: Hubs and Network Health...
... prevent 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 with the HP MediaSmart Server over your computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on your computer can block this is solid blue when the server has network connectivity. 10 Chapter 2 Sidebar: Hubs and Network Health...
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The installation starts. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to your network. Inserting the Software Installation Disc The Software Installation Disc first installs the HP MediaSmart Server software and then the Microsoft Home Server Connector software on each installation page. Getting Started 11 The remainder of this chapter describes important parts of...
The installation starts. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to your network. Inserting the Software Installation Disc The Software Installation Disc first installs the HP MediaSmart Server software and then the Microsoft Home Server Connector software on each installation page. Getting Started 11 The remainder of this chapter describes important parts of...
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...HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Click Next to • Provide a single point of access for all of the server's features, • Share photos and videos quickly and securely over the Web using HP Photo Webshare, • Centralize your iTunes music library, and more! Installing the HP MediaSmart Server...Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. This software is installed, the Windows Home Server Connector install begins. RECOMMENDATION: Click User's Guide ...
...HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Click Next to • Provide a single point of access for all of the server's features, • Share photos and videos quickly and securely over the Web using HP Photo Webshare, • Centralize your iTunes music library, and more! Installing the HP MediaSmart Server...Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. This software is installed, the Windows Home Server Connector install begins. RECOMMENDATION: Click User's Guide ...
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... runs only once-on the first computer where you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. If the installation cannot find your HP MediaSmart Server. Getting Started 13 Once the server is found, click Next to the server. • Automatically backs up your computer every night. • Monitors the health of the network and computers running Windows...
... runs only once-on the first computer where you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. If the installation cannot find your HP MediaSmart Server. Getting Started 13 Once the server is found, click Next to the server. • Automatically backs up your computer every night. • Monitors the health of the network and computers running Windows...
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...-drive volumes to back up by the HP MediaSmart Server each folder that are pre-configured and ready to go as soon as the first software installation is automatically added to the list of computers that you can turn on the HP MediaSmart Server. 1 At the computer, double-click the HP MediaSmart Server desktop icon . 2 Copy Photos, Music, or Videos...
...-drive volumes to back up by the HP MediaSmart Server each folder that are pre-configured and ready to go as soon as the first software installation is automatically added to the list of computers that you can turn on the HP MediaSmart Server. 1 At the computer, double-click the HP MediaSmart Server desktop icon . 2 Copy Photos, Music, or Videos...
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...recommended to ensure that the most frequently used server features are set up correctly. 1 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in detail. The Assistant guides you through setting up Additional Features Features such as HP Software Update, User Accounts, Remote Access, Photo... Webshare, and Media Sharing require some setup. 20 Chapter 2 Set up your server. The next chapter discusses the Assistant in the task tray and log on. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2...
...recommended to ensure that the most frequently used server features are set up correctly. 1 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in detail. The Assistant guides you through setting up Additional Features Features such as HP Software Update, User Accounts, Remote Access, Photo... Webshare, and Media Sharing require some setup. 20 Chapter 2 Set up your server. The next chapter discusses the Assistant in the task tray and log on. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2...
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... HP MediaSmart Server 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your computer. For additional information, see Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List on page 1-7. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on page 1-8. 4 Follow the Setup Assistant in this chapter you'll connect the HP MediaSmart Server to set up the HP MediaSmart Server on your home network. You are ready to start using your server Overview of the HP MediaSmart Server...
... HP MediaSmart Server 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your computer. For additional information, see Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List on page 1-7. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on page 1-8. 4 Follow the Setup Assistant in this chapter you'll connect the HP MediaSmart Server to set up the HP MediaSmart Server on your home network. You are ready to start using your server Overview of the HP MediaSmart Server...
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... page 2-2. 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on additional computers. The location you install the software on your broadband router. For additional information, see Setting up the HP MediaSmart Server using the HP MediaSmart Server. • Locating the server • Network Requirements • Supported operating systems • Wireless support • Additional Software Locating the server Find a suitable place to locate your HP MediaSmart Server before you choose...
... page 2-2. 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on additional computers. The location you install the software on your broadband router. For additional information, see Setting up the HP MediaSmart Server using the HP MediaSmart Server. • Locating the server • Network Requirements • Supported operating systems • Wireless support • Additional Software Locating the server Find a suitable place to locate your HP MediaSmart Server before you choose...
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...Windows Vista Home (all versions); the Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate versions of Windows Vista support remote access. The server does not support wireless connection to a wireless access point or router are supported. Remote access is required for combining... 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 some computers? Additional Software Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is required to run the HP MediaSmart Server software. Table 2: Supported operating...
...Windows Vista Home (all versions); the Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate versions of Windows Vista support remote access. The server does not support wireless connection to a wireless access point or router are supported. Remote access is required for combining... 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 some computers? Additional Software Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is required to run the HP MediaSmart Server software. Table 2: Supported operating...
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... steps are recommended before installing the HP MediaSmart Server programs: • Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted programs list. • Verify that enable your computer to communicate with the HP MediaSmart Server over your firewall and anti-virus software is set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed, the firewall should prompt...
... steps are recommended before installing the HP MediaSmart Server programs: • Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted programs list. • Verify that enable your computer to communicate with the HP MediaSmart Server over your firewall and anti-virus software is set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed, the firewall should prompt...
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... consists of the following instructions for a list of the server will be off. If this is installed. Replacing the hub with the server. Inserting the Software Installation Disc The Software Installation Disc first installs the HP MediaSmart Server software and then the Microsoft Home Server Connector software on the front of software to view or change user account settings. • In...
... consists of the following instructions for a list of the server will be off. If this is installed. Replacing the hub with the server. Inserting the Software Installation Disc The Software Installation Disc first installs the HP MediaSmart Server software and then the Microsoft Home Server Connector software on the front of software to view or change user account settings. • In...
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... This software is installed, the Windows Home Server Connector install begins. Once the HP software is used to Continue." Click Continue. Click Next to your computer. About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Installing the HP MediaSmart Server Click Install... • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to display and accept the end user license ...
... This software is installed, the Windows Home Server Connector install begins. Once the HP software is used to Continue." Click Continue. Click Next to your computer. About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Installing the HP MediaSmart Server Click Install... • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to display and accept the end user license ...
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... from a portable computer that has the HP MediaSmart Server software installed on it. Using a computer to remotely access the files on your server is protected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. • Webshare passwords-you install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your home computers, the Windows Home Server Connector software adds the Windows Home Server security certificate to ensure that is...
... from a portable computer that has the HP MediaSmart Server software installed on it. Using a computer to remotely access the files on your server is protected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. • Webshare passwords-you install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your home computers, the Windows Home Server Connector software adds the Windows Home Server security certificate to ensure that is...
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... to repeat the recovery or reset process. Recovery fails If the recovery fails, one of the following messages will have to reboot your computer. The HP MediaSmart Server software will automatically be configured, and you did not push the Status/Recovery button while the Health indicator lights was blinking red and blue. • A firewall...
... to repeat the recovery or reset process. Recovery fails If the recovery fails, one of the following messages will have to reboot your computer. The HP MediaSmart Server software will automatically be configured, and you did not push the Status/Recovery button while the Health indicator lights was blinking red and blue. • A firewall...