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... 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 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 6 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to Set up Additional Home Computers 33 Getting Acquainted with the HP MediaSmart Server...
... 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 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 6 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to Set up Additional Home Computers 33 Getting Acquainted with 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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... Welcome 3 The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on the first computer. • Blue - The health light is solid blue after the software is installed on the back of the server. The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (front) See the online User's Guide...connected to expand your storage space. Health light The health light indicates that the server is one computer and the server restarts. The health light is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on one USB port on the front and three on the first ...
... Welcome 3 The light bar is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on the first computer. • Blue - The health light is solid blue after the software is installed on the back of the server. The HP MediaSmart Server at a Glance (front) See the online User's Guide...connected to expand your storage space. Health light The health light indicates that the server is one computer and the server restarts. The health light is solid purple before the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on one USB port on the front and three on the first ...
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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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Press the Power button on the HP MediaSmart Server 1 Plug in. Wait for all of the server lights to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. For additional information, see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 8 Chapter 2 IMPORTANT: Do not attach USB devices to be solid before proceeding with the software installation. The server takes approximately 60 seconds to an available...
Press the Power button on the HP MediaSmart Server 1 Plug in. Wait for all of the server lights to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. For additional information, see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 8 Chapter 2 IMPORTANT: Do not attach USB devices to be solid before proceeding with the software installation. The server takes approximately 60 seconds to an available...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... the server. Replacing the hub with a switch may prevent your firewall and anti-virus software is set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is ...HP MediaSmart Server programs: • Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted programs list. • Verify that your computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on the front of software to add. 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...
... the server. Replacing the hub with a switch may prevent your firewall and anti-virus software is set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is ...HP MediaSmart Server programs: • Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted programs list. • Verify that your computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on the front of software to add. 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...
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Click Continue. 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 install the software. The installation starts. 2 Follow the instructions on each installation page. Install the Software on the First Computer Checking for Windows Vista...
Click Continue. 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 install the software. The installation starts. 2 Follow the instructions on each installation page. Install the Software on the First Computer Checking for Windows Vista...
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... 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. Installing the HP MediaSmart Server Click Install and follow the instructions on this dialog box if...
... 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. Installing the HP MediaSmart Server Click Install and follow the instructions on this dialog box if...
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... once-on the first computer where you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. If the installation cannot find your HP MediaSmart Server. Once the server is found, click Next to continue the installation. 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...
... once-on the first computer where you install the Windows Home Server Connector software. If the installation cannot find your HP MediaSmart Server. Once the server is found, click Next to continue the installation. 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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..., or Videos shared folders. You are Ready to Start Using Your Server Some HP MediaSmart Server features, such as backups and shared folders, are backed 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 exclude folders from the backup 1 At...
..., or Videos shared folders. You are Ready to Start Using Your Server Some HP MediaSmart Server features, such as backups and shared folders, are backed 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 exclude folders from the backup 1 At...
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... at the bottom of the page. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail. 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 ...
... at the bottom of the page. The MediaSmart Server tab should be active. 2 Follow the instructions in detail. 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 ...
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To set up the HP MediaSmart Server 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to you 'll connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network and turn it on. For additional information, see Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List on page 1-7. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your computer. Installing 1-1 For additional information, see Connecting the server on page 1-5. 2 Update the trusted programs list for any...
To set up the HP MediaSmart Server 1 Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to you 'll connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network and turn it on. For additional information, see Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List on page 1-7. 3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on your computer. Installing 1-1 For additional information, see Connecting the server on page 1-5. 2 Update the trusted programs list for any...
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... page 2-2. 5 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on page 2-21. 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 page 2-21. 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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...versions of Windows Vista support remote access. Windows XP Home does not support remote access. The server does not support wireless connection to run the HP MediaSmart Server software. Download iTunes from www.microsoft.com/downloads. Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Media Center ...Editions support remote access. in the Windows Home Server Console Help. iTunes 7.1 or later is required ...
...versions of Windows Vista support remote access. Windows XP Home does not support remote access. The server does not support wireless connection to run the HP MediaSmart Server software. Download iTunes from www.microsoft.com/downloads. Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Media Center ...Editions support remote access. in the Windows Home Server Console Help. iTunes 7.1 or later is required ...
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... programs list. • Verify that your firewall and anti-virus software is set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is the hard drive light-bar purple? Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on your computer to the trusted Installing 1-7 The following...
... programs list. • Verify that your firewall and anti-virus software is set to "Learn" new programs. After the HP MediaSmart Server software is the hard drive light-bar purple? Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on your computer to the trusted Installing 1-7 The following...
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... the computer) • HP MediaSmart Server software • Windows Home Server Connector • Windows Home Server Setup-the setup runs only on your computer from communicating with a switch may improve the network performance or restore connectivity. 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 first computer...
... the computer) • HP MediaSmart Server software • Windows Home Server Connector • Windows Home Server Setup-the setup runs only on your computer from communicating with a switch may improve the network performance or restore connectivity. 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 first computer...
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...the installation and setup. About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. The following components are installed if they are not already on each installation page. Once the HP software is described. Note: Computers running Windows...; Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. About the Windows Home Server Connector The Windows Home Server Connector: Installing 1-9 Click Continue. This installation may display User Account ...
...the installation and setup. About the HP MediaSmart Server Software The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. The following components are installed if they are not already on each installation page. Once the HP software is described. Note: Computers running Windows...; Windows Installer 3.1 • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 • HP Update The HP MediaSmart Server software automatically installs after the components. About the Windows Home Server Connector The Windows Home Server Connector: Installing 1-9 Click Continue. This installation may display User Account ...
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... used for outside visitors to access the files on the server while away from home is protected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. • Webshare passwords-you install the HP MediaSmart Server software on from public or other untrusted computers is not recommended.... Requiring logon to remotely access the files on your server is from a portable computer that has the HP MediaSmart Server software installed on ...
... used for outside visitors to access the files on the server while away from home is protected in the Windows Home Server Console Help. • Webshare passwords-you install the HP MediaSmart Server software on from public or other untrusted computers is not recommended.... Requiring logon to remotely access the files on your server is from a portable computer that has the HP MediaSmart Server software installed on ...
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The HP MediaSmart Server software will automatically be sure to reboot later. If opening these messages are : • The Recovery Mode was blinking red and blue. • A firewall is not ... not be written • the recovery image could not be patient. 10 To install the software on page 7-16. For more information, see Network connection issues on other client computers, see this message, choose to close the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center, as indicated in a state where it cannot be configured, and you to...
The HP MediaSmart Server software will automatically be sure to reboot later. If opening these messages are : • The Recovery Mode was blinking red and blue. • A firewall is not ... not be written • the recovery image could not be patient. 10 To install the software on page 7-16. For more information, see Network connection issues on other client computers, see this message, choose to close the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center, as indicated in a state where it cannot be configured, and you to...