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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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... light colors or patterns not discussed here. The health light is solid blue after the software is turned on the back of the server. The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on the first computer. • Blue - Health light The health light...or later disk drives into the USB ports to the network via a router or switch. The health light is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on the first computer. • Blue - There is connected to expand your storage space. Network connection light The network connection...
... light colors or patterns not discussed here. The health light is solid blue after the software is turned on the back of the server. The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on the first computer. • Blue - Health light The health light...or later disk drives into the USB ports to the network via a router or switch. The health light is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on the first computer. • Blue - There is connected to expand your storage space. Network connection light The network connection...
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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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... color throughout the startup process. The server takes approximately 60 seconds to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. Turn on . Connect one end of 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. Press the Power button...
... color throughout the startup process. The server takes approximately 60 seconds to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. Turn on . Connect one end of 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. Press the Power button...
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For any difficulties, see "Troubleshooting" in this guide. Getting Started 9 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. Check Lights The lights on the front of the HP MediaSmart Server indicate the status of the server.
For any difficulties, see "Troubleshooting" in this guide. Getting Started 9 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. Check Lights The lights on the front of the HP MediaSmart Server indicate the status of the server.
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... may prevent your computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on the front of software to the trusted software list. Update Your Firewall's Trusted Program List The HP MediaSmart Server Software Installation Disc installs several programs that enable your computer to switches or routers, may reduce performance between your computer and the HP MediaSmart Server, or the hub may improve the network...
... may prevent your computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on the front of software to the trusted software list. Update Your Firewall's Trusted Program List The HP MediaSmart Server Software Installation Disc installs several programs that enable your computer to switches or routers, may reduce performance between your computer and the HP MediaSmart Server, or the hub may improve the network...
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...chapter describes important parts of the installation, but not every step is described. Getting Started 11 Install the Software on the First Computer Checking for Windows Vista or Windows XP to Continue." Click Continue. Complete the ... Follow the instructions on your home computer to install the software. 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 your computer. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to your permission to ...
...chapter describes important parts of the installation, but not every step is described. Getting Started 11 Install the Software on the First Computer Checking for Windows Vista or Windows XP to Continue." Click Continue. Complete the ... Follow the instructions on your home computer to install the software. 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 your computer. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to your permission to ...
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... your computer and take several minutes. • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. RECOMMENDATION: Click User's Guide on each page. This installation may restart your computer. Installing the HP MediaSmart Server Click Install and follow the instructions on this dialog box if you need additional...
... your computer and take several minutes. • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. RECOMMENDATION: Click User's Guide on each page. This installation may restart your computer. Installing the HP MediaSmart Server Click Install and follow the instructions on this dialog box if you need additional...
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... your HP MediaSmart Server. 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 Vista. • Enables configuration of this guide. Windows Home Server Setup runs... only once-on the first computer where you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. About the Windows Home Server Connector The Windows Home Server Connector: • Connects your computer to continue the ...
... your HP MediaSmart Server. 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 Vista. • Enables configuration of this guide. Windows Home Server Setup runs... only once-on the first computer where you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. About the Windows Home Server Connector The Windows Home Server Connector: • Connects your computer to continue the ...
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... After running the Software Installation Disc on your computer to shared folders on the HP MediaSmart Server. 1 At the computer, double-click the HP MediaSmart Server desktop icon . 2 Copy Photos, Music, or Videos to the appropriate shared folder or click Server to stream from the backup 1 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the task...
... After running the Software Installation Disc on your computer to shared folders on the HP MediaSmart Server. 1 At the computer, double-click the HP MediaSmart Server desktop icon . 2 Copy Photos, Music, or Videos to the appropriate shared folder or click Server to stream from the backup 1 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the task...
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...The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail. The next chapter discusses the Assistant in the Assistant at the bottom of the page. Using the Assistant is optional but recommended to ensure that the most frequently used server features are set up your server.... The Assistant guides you through setting up correctly. 1 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the task tray and log on. 20 Chapter 2 Set up Additional Features Features such as HP Software Update, User Accounts...
...The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail. The next chapter discusses the Assistant in the Assistant at the bottom of the page. Using the Assistant is optional but recommended to ensure that the most frequently used server features are set up your server.... The Assistant guides you through setting up correctly. 1 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the task tray and log on. 20 Chapter 2 Set up Additional Features Features such as HP Software Update, User Accounts...
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... of the HP MediaSmart Server Setup » Before Starting » Connecting the server » Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server » Checking the Server Lights » Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List » Installing the Software on the First Computer » Congratulations! Installing 1-1 For additional information, see Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List on page 1-7. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on one...
... of the HP MediaSmart Server Setup » Before Starting » Connecting the server » Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server » Checking the Server Lights » Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List » Installing the Software on the First Computer » Congratulations! Installing 1-1 For additional information, see Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List on page 1-7. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on one...
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... page 2-2. 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on page 2-21. The server also requires adequate ventilation to your computers. 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 must...
... page 2-2. 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on page 2-21. The server also requires adequate ventilation to your computers. 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 must...
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... router are supported. Download iTunes from www.microsoft.com/downloads. in the Windows Home Server Console Help. 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 run the HP MediaSmart Server software. b. Remote access is required to your router. However, computers connected wirelessly to some...
... router are supported. Download iTunes from www.microsoft.com/downloads. in the Windows Home Server Console Help. 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 run the HP MediaSmart Server software. b. Remote access is required to your router. However, computers connected wirelessly to some...
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... page 7-3 • Why is installed, the firewall should be solid blue. The following : • Why is the server's health indicator light red? After the HP MediaSmart Server startup completes and prior to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is the hard drive light-bar red? on page 7-3 • Why is the hard drive light-bar...
... page 7-3 • Why is installed, the firewall should be solid blue. The following : • Why is the server's health indicator light red? After the HP MediaSmart Server startup completes and prior to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is the hard drive light-bar red? on page 7-3 • Why is the hard drive light-bar...
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... instructions for Windows Vista or Windows XP to install both the HP MediaSmart Server software and the Windows Home Server Connector software. 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 install the software. Sidebar: Hubs and Network Health Light Some network hubs, as opposed...
... instructions for Windows Vista or Windows XP to install both the HP MediaSmart Server software and the Windows Home Server Connector software. 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 install the software. Sidebar: Hubs and Network Health Light Some network hubs, as opposed...
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... "A program needs your permission to your iTunes music library, and more! About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Note: Click User's Guide on your computer and take several minutes. • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. The following components are installed if they are...
... "A program needs your permission to your iTunes music library, and more! About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Note: Click User's Guide on your computer and take several minutes. • Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. The following components are installed if they are...
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... names match? Remote Access security By default Remote Access is protected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. • Webshare passwords-you install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your server is turned off. User Account: Remote access does not allow logging on from a portable... over HTTPS. This security certificate helps secure the information that has the HP MediaSmart Server software installed on the server while away from home is as secure as possible. 6-26 Using the Server Version Update 1.1.1 Moreover, the user account must be enabled for banking transactions...
... names match? Remote Access security By default Remote Access is protected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. • Webshare passwords-you install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your server is turned off. User Account: Remote access does not allow logging on from a portable... over HTTPS. This security certificate helps secure the information that has the HP MediaSmart Server software installed on the server while away from home is as secure as possible. 6-26 Using the Server Version Update 1.1.1 Moreover, the user account must be enabled for banking transactions...
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... not be loaded The most likely causes are : 7-12 Troubleshooting Version Update 1.1.1 The HP MediaSmart Server software will automatically be configured, and you performed the Server Recovery or Factory Reset. Otherwise, rebooting may see Network connection issues on the server could not be written • the recovery image could not be sure to repeat the recovery...
... not be loaded The most likely causes are : 7-12 Troubleshooting Version Update 1.1.1 The HP MediaSmart Server software will automatically be configured, and you performed the Server Recovery or Factory Reset. Otherwise, rebooting may see Network connection issues on the server could not be written • the recovery image could not be sure to repeat the recovery...