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... the HP MediaSmart Server 6 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to Start Using Your Server 19 Using the Assistant ...21 Setting up Additional Home Computers 33 Getting Acquainted with the HP MediaSmart Server 34 i 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...
... the HP MediaSmart Server 6 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to Start Using Your Server 19 Using the Assistant ...21 Setting up Additional Home Computers 33 Getting Acquainted with the HP MediaSmart Server 34 i 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...
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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 bar There is connected to expand your storage space. The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is one USB port on the front and three on . Network connection light The network connection light is solid blue when ...the server restarts. The health light is solid blue after the software is turned on the back of the server. 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 solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software ...
.... Light bar There is connected to expand your storage space. The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is one USB port on the front and three on . Network connection light The network connection light is solid blue when ...the server restarts. The health light is solid blue after the software is turned on the back of the server. 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 solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software ...
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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 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 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.
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...Connect. Press the Power button on the HP MediaSmart Server 1 Plug in. The indicator lights blink and change color throughout the startup process. The server takes approximately 60 seconds to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. Wait for all of the server lights to an available Ethernet port on ...your router or switch. 3 Power on. Connect one end of the power cord into the server's power receptacle and the other end to be solid before proceeding with the software...
...Connect. Press the Power button on the HP MediaSmart Server 1 Plug in. The indicator lights blink and change color throughout the startup process. The server takes approximately 60 seconds to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. Wait for all of the server lights to an available Ethernet port on ...your router or switch. 3 Power on. Connect one end of the power cord into the server's power receptacle and the other end to be solid before proceeding with the software...
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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. Getting Started 9 For any difficulties, see "Troubleshooting" in this guide.
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. Getting Started 9 For any difficulties, see "Troubleshooting" in this guide.
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...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 installed, the firewall ...should prompt you to allow the installed programs to communicate with the server. • If you are using a firewall or...
...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 installed, the firewall ...should prompt you to allow the installed programs to communicate with the server. • If you are using a firewall or...
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...; In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts. 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 Continue." The installation starts. 2 Follow the instructions on your...
...; In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts. 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 Continue." The installation starts. 2 Follow the instructions on your...
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... not already 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. 12 Chapter 2 About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Once the HP software is used to display and accept the end user license agreement. This installation may restart your computer.
... not already 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. 12 Chapter 2 About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. Once the HP software is used to display and accept the end user license agreement. This installation may restart your computer.
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...you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. If the installation cannot find your HP MediaSmart Server. About the Windows Home Server Connector The Windows Home Server Connector: • Connects your computer to continue the installation. Once the server is found, click Next to the server. • Automatically backs ... computers running Windows Vista. • Enables configuration of this guide. Getting Started 13 Finding the Server The Windows Home Server Connector installations looks for and connects to your server, see the Troubleshooting chapter at the end of the...
...you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. If the installation cannot find your HP MediaSmart Server. About the Windows Home Server Connector The Windows Home Server Connector: • Connects your computer to continue the installation. Once the server is found, click Next to the server. • Automatically backs ... computers running Windows Vista. • Enables configuration of this guide. Getting Started 13 Finding the Server The Windows Home Server Connector installations looks for and connects to your server, see the Troubleshooting chapter at the end of the...
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... home computers to enable them to communicate with the server and to create shared folders for each night. You are Ready to Start Using Your Server Some HP MediaSmart Server features, such as the first software installation is automatically added to the list of computers... that you can turn 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...
... home computers to enable them to communicate with the server and to create shared folders for each night. You are Ready to Start Using Your Server Some HP MediaSmart Server features, such as the first software installation is automatically added to the list of computers... that you can turn 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...
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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. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail. 20 Chapter 2 Set up your server. The next chapter discusses the Assistant in the Assistant at the...
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. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail. 20 Chapter 2 Set up your server. The next chapter discusses the Assistant in the Assistant at the...
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... up correctly. 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 HP Photo Webshare • Task 5 of 6: Turn on Media Sharing • Task 6 of the...
... up correctly. 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 HP Photo Webshare • Task 5 of 6: Turn on Media Sharing • Task 6 of the...
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...keep your needs. Using the Assistant 23 HP MediaSmart software update does not update the Microsoft Windows Home Server operating system. The Windows Home Server Settings page displays with the latest HP software, online help, and new features. Use ...server and home computers current with HP Software Updates selected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. 1 On task1 of the Assistant, click Configure. Task 1 of 6: Setup HP Software Update Use the HP MediaSmart software update to install • Turn off automatic updates Task 2 of 6: Create User Accounts The HP MediaSmart Server...
...keep your needs. Using the Assistant 23 HP MediaSmart software update does not update the Microsoft Windows Home Server operating system. The Windows Home Server Settings page displays with the latest HP software, online help, and new features. Use ...server and home computers current with HP Software Updates selected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. 1 On task1 of the Assistant, click Configure. Task 1 of 6: Setup HP Software Update Use the HP MediaSmart software update to install • Turn off automatic updates Task 2 of 6: Create User Accounts The HP MediaSmart Server...
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After completing the steps in your home network. Install the software on your home. Chapter 4 Installing on Additional Computers Now you are ready to install the HP MediaSmart Server and Windows Home Server Connector software on the other computers in the Assistant on the first computer, use the Software Installation Disc to run the Software Installation Disc on the other computers on one computer at time. 31
After completing the steps in your home network. Install the software on your home. Chapter 4 Installing on Additional Computers Now you are ready to install the HP MediaSmart Server and Windows Home Server Connector software on the other computers in the Assistant on the first computer, use the Software Installation Disc to run the Software Installation Disc on the other computers on one computer at time. 31
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... computer except for the following figure: 32 Chapter 4 You must be solid blue, before installing the software on additional computers. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to the home network. Install the Software on Additional Computers NOTE: The HP MediaSmart Server must be on and all of the lights on the front of the...
... computer except for the following figure: 32 Chapter 4 You must be solid blue, before installing the software on additional computers. 1 Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to the home network. Install the Software on Additional Computers NOTE: The HP MediaSmart Server must be on and all of the lights on the front of the...
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...8226; If there is automatically set up to be able to access features on the server without logging on. For additional information, see the online HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide on the Software Installation Disc or on Additional Computers 33 If you want to include in an aggregated iTunes...them if you want to customize back up settings for this computer, see "Task 2 of the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center. Setting up Additional Home Computers After installing the software on the Software Installation Disc, there are a few setup options for you to consider. • The home ...
...8226; If there is automatically set up to be able to access features on the server without logging on. For additional information, see the online HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide on the Software Installation Disc or on Additional Computers 33 If you want to include in an aggregated iTunes...them if you want to customize back up settings for this computer, see "Task 2 of the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center. Setting up Additional Home Computers After installing the software on the Software Installation Disc, there are a few setup options for you to consider. • The home ...
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... a second computer on your home network. 2 From the first computer, click the HP MediaSmart Server desktop icon to start the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center. 3 Click the Photos icon and copy some pictures stored on your new HP MediaSmart Server. 1 After you install the server software on one computer and complete the steps in the Assistant in their valuable content. Getting...
... a second computer on your home network. 2 From the first computer, click the HP MediaSmart Server desktop icon to start the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center. 3 Click the Photos icon and copy some pictures stored on your new HP MediaSmart Server. 1 After you install the server software on one computer and complete the steps in the Assistant in their valuable content. Getting...
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... Troubleshooting Tips for Common Network Connection Issues Table 5: Common Troubleshooting tips for DHCP. The server is intermittently connected to the documentation that came with the HP MediaSmart Server. • If using the Ethernet cable that came with the router for instructions on...). • The firewall is correctly configured server to unblock, see the software vendor's documentation. • Check that all the cable connections are correctly plugged in DHCP server. • Check that each computer on proper DHCP server configuration. • Check the network is the...
... Troubleshooting Tips for Common Network Connection Issues Table 5: Common Troubleshooting tips for DHCP. The server is intermittently connected to the documentation that came with the HP MediaSmart Server. • If using the Ethernet cable that came with the router for instructions on...). • The firewall is correctly configured server to unblock, see the software vendor's documentation. • Check that all the cable connections are correctly plugged in DHCP server. • Check that each computer on proper DHCP server configuration. • Check the network is the...
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... will experience. Troubleshooting Tips for Other Issues Table 7: Common Troubleshooting tips for different network interfaces? Log on your HP MediaSmart Server, such as the software and 2 BIOS version. 3 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the task tray. Network Interfaces are optimum data throughput speeds for different network interfaces? • Gigabit...
... will experience. Troubleshooting Tips for Other Issues Table 7: Common Troubleshooting tips for different network interfaces? Log on your HP MediaSmart Server, such as the software and 2 BIOS version. 3 At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the task tray. Network Interfaces are optimum data throughput speeds for different network interfaces? • Gigabit...