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... files. (USB hard drives may take 10-15 seconds. Use the USB ports to add USB hard drives or connect USB flash drives to a USB storage device. 1 The front panel features vary for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Media Hub. The back panel and top panel features are the same for more information. Refer to Chapter 5: Use of the Media Hub with navigation pad and memory card slots. Power Button and LED (Blue/Red) To power on , the menu is ready...
... files. (USB hard drives may take 10-15 seconds. Use the USB ports to add USB hard drives or connect USB flash drives to a USB storage device. 1 The front panel features vary for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Media Hub. The back panel and top panel features are the same for more information. Refer to Chapter 5: Use of the Media Hub with navigation pad and memory card slots. Power Button and LED (Blue/Red) To power on , the menu is ready...
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... out the drive bay. 6. Replace a Hard Disk WARNING: The replacement hard disk must be shut down to secure it . (If you want to install a hard disk that you disconnect the power adapter from theft. otherwise, the Media Hub cannot use . The amber LED on the right flashes when there is pre-installed. To shut down on the left lights up with no partitions; Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the Power port. 3. USB The USB port connects to Available Disk Configuration Actions...
... out the drive bay. 6. Replace a Hard Disk WARNING: The replacement hard disk must be shut down to secure it . (If you want to install a hard disk that you disconnect the power adapter from theft. otherwise, the Media Hub cannot use . The amber LED on the right flashes when there is pre-installed. To shut down on the left lights up with no partitions; Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the Power port. 3. USB The USB port connects to Available Disk Configuration Actions...
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... support the use of the file transfers to the Media Hub. Access To access the Media Importer, double-click the system tray icon. Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to view the status of apostrophes in one location for copying files.) You can also copy media files from a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to Mac Media Importer, page 6. Media Importer Status Click this option to open the Media Importer. Media Hub Getting Started Windows Media Importer NOTE: For Mac-specific...
... support the use of the file transfers to the Media Hub. Access To access the Media Importer, double-click the system tray icon. Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to view the status of apostrophes in one location for copying files.) You can also copy media files from a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to Mac Media Importer, page 6. Media Importer Status Click this option to open the Media Importer. Media Hub Getting Started Windows Media Importer NOTE: For Mac-specific...
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... copy the other network device. Open the media\music folder of your computer or other types of the User Guide. this may take minutes or hours, depending on file transfer speeds and the number and size of the Media Hub. 3. Getting Started Use similar instructions to access its device name is available in Windows Help. NOTE: If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to the rest of files, photo or video. 1. WEB...
... copy the other network device. Open the media\music folder of your computer or other types of the User Guide. this may take minutes or hours, depending on file transfer speeds and the number and size of the Media Hub. 3. Getting Started Use similar instructions to access its device name is available in Windows Help. NOTE: If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to the rest of files, photo or video. 1. WEB...
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... activation. Remote Access If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you copy files to the Media Hub: •• the Media Importer •• NTI Shadow (Windows only) •• the Copy-and-Paste feature For more information about how to configure the remote access settings, refer to the Media Hub, so your media content is stored in one location for your network. Remotely access your home entertainment sound system View pictures on any computer Digital Media Adapter...
... activation. Remote Access If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you copy files to the Media Hub: •• the Media Importer •• NTI Shadow (Windows only) •• the Copy-and-Paste feature For more information about how to configure the remote access settings, refer to the Media Hub, so your media content is stored in one location for your network. Remotely access your home entertainment sound system View pictures on any computer Digital Media Adapter...
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... configure the remote access settings, refer to Edit > Preferences > Sharing. Go to Remote Access, page 47. On your friends' computer, open the web browser. 2. NOTE: In iTunes, the Media Hub is displayed in UPnP AV-compatible servers connected to Chapter 4: Use of the Media Hub support USB storage devices. Media Browser Media Browser After you have a digital media adapter that sends content to access your home entertainment: •• Play music •• View photos •• Watch videos •• Manage media files...
... configure the remote access settings, refer to Edit > Preferences > Sharing. Go to Remote Access, page 47. On your friends' computer, open the web browser. 2. NOTE: In iTunes, the Media Hub is displayed in UPnP AV-compatible servers connected to Chapter 4: Use of the Media Hub support USB storage devices. Media Browser Media Browser After you have a digital media adapter that sends content to access your home entertainment: •• Play music •• View photos •• Watch videos •• Manage media files...
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... time the scan occurs, depending on -screen instructions. (An active Internet connection is required.) The Media Browser screen of the Media Hub (it . Open your router. NOTE: The Friendly Name is the name you created during the Setup Wizard. (If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you will be accessed by all users of the Media Hub. If you copy to the Media Hub can use the Media Hub over the Internet. Subsequent scans for updates...
... time the scan occurs, depending on -screen instructions. (An active Internet connection is required.) The Media Browser screen of the Media Hub (it . Open your router. NOTE: The Friendly Name is the name you created during the Setup Wizard. (If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you will be accessed by all users of the Media Hub. If you copy to the Media Hub can use the Media Hub over the Internet. Subsequent scans for updates...
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..., wma, and m4a audio format. Re-Scan Refresh the Media Hub's index of the Media Browser To add a song to the playlist, select it. or Help (if displayed). (An active Internet connection is no ID3 information available, then the Media Hub uses the file date of this option to access your USB storage device or memory card before you copy them to the Media Hub, and please rename your...
..., wma, and m4a audio format. Re-Scan Refresh the Media Hub's index of the Media Browser To add a song to the playlist, select it. or Help (if displayed). (An active Internet connection is no ID3 information available, then the Media Hub uses the file date of this option to access your USB storage device or memory card before you copy them to the Media Hub, and please rename your...
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... to change its firmware. NOTE: For the Media Hub with the Setup Wizard (located on a local computer connected to install it is required.) 4. For the Media Hub (NMH300 Series), look up its IP address through the router's web‑based utility. The password screen appears. For more information, refer to Status, page 34. If you want to Remote Access Instructions, page 48.) NOTE: If the Configuration utility of the Media Browser...
... to change its firmware. NOTE: For the Media Hub with the Setup Wizard (located on a local computer connected to install it is required.) 4. For the Media Hub (NMH300 Series), look up its IP address through the router's web‑based utility. The password screen appears. For more information, refer to Status, page 34. If you want to Remote Access Instructions, page 48.) NOTE: If the Configuration utility of the Media Browser...
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... to view more information. Services The Media Hub supports Remote Access, Windows File Sharing, Media Server, iTunes Server, and FTP Server. Refer to the Overview screen, click the Overview tab. To switch to System, page 42. To access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your files by keyword. Configure System Click this option is not displayed, then the Message Center has no notification messages. Refer to photos, click the Photos icon. MAC Address The MAC address of the Media Hub...
... to view more information. Services The Media Hub supports Remote Access, Windows File Sharing, Media Server, iTunes Server, and FTP Server. Refer to the Overview screen, click the Overview tab. To switch to System, page 42. To access the Media Hub's folder directory and manage your files by keyword. Configure System Click this option is not displayed, then the Message Center has no notification messages. Refer to photos, click the Photos icon. MAC Address The MAC address of the Media Hub...
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... the Media Hub, select this option. (It is enabled by default.) If you disable the DHCP server feature, then you configure static network settings: •• IP Address Enter the local IP address you may have between 1 to the Media Hub. Change Click this option to change the IP address, you want to the Media Hub. Chapter 7 Up Time The number of minutes the Media Hub has been running is displayed. IP/DNS Configuration •• Enable DHCP...
... the Media Hub, select this option. (It is enabled by default.) If you disable the DHCP server feature, then you configure static network settings: •• IP Address Enter the local IP address you may have between 1 to the Media Hub. Change Click this option to change the IP address, you want to the Media Hub. Chapter 7 Up Time The number of minutes the Media Hub has been running is displayed. IP/DNS Configuration •• Enable DHCP...
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...disk, refer to add or replace a disk. •• Configuration View information about the available disk configuration options. •• Recovery Follow the instructions if a disk fails. Linksys recommends Increase Protection: RAID 1 for disk configuration, Increase Space and Increase Protection, are displayed. If Disk 2 is not installed, the status is available. Increase Storage: Linear 2 increases the amount of disks installed. If Disk 2 is installed, its status: OK, BAD, or NEW, is displayed. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure...
...disk, refer to add or replace a disk. •• Configuration View information about the available disk configuration options. •• Recovery Follow the instructions if a disk fails. Linksys recommends Increase Protection: RAID 1 for disk configuration, Increase Space and Increase Protection, are displayed. If Disk 2 is not installed, the status is available. Increase Storage: Linear 2 increases the amount of disks installed. If Disk 2 is installed, its status: OK, BAD, or NEW, is displayed. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure...
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...; After configuration, available disk space will be the size of Disk 1, and your computer or an external hard disk before you remove one of both hard disks. ? Before you set the Media Hub to your single hard disk. To rebuild the Increase Protection: RAID 1 configuration, click this option, also known as Linear 2 mode. Increase Protection (available only for two installed disks) To maximize storage space, click this time. Rebooting or removing power from damage or loss if a disk fails. ? Linksys strongly...
...; After configuration, available disk space will be the size of Disk 1, and your computer or an external hard disk before you remove one of both hard disks. ? Before you set the Media Hub to your single hard disk. To rebuild the Increase Protection: RAID 1 configuration, click this option, also known as Linear 2 mode. Increase Protection (available only for two installed disks) To maximize storage space, click this time. Rebooting or removing power from damage or loss if a disk fails. ? Linksys strongly...
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...install it); NOTE: The Backup button only supports Windows computers installed with a dash.) ††A period of activation. Fees may apply thereafter and are displayed. Services Configure the Remote Access, Windows File Sharing, Media Server, iTunes Server, and FTP Server settings. Go to www.linksysbycisco.com for the jobs to run backup jobs (unless you want to assign to change. NOTE: Linksys offers Remote Access service† through www.ciscomediahub.com. Chapter 7 Backup The Setup Wizard automatically installs backup software on your computer(s). Remote Access...
...install it); NOTE: The Backup button only supports Windows computers installed with a dash.) ††A period of activation. Fees may apply thereafter and are displayed. Services Configure the Remote Access, Windows File Sharing, Media Server, iTunes Server, and FTP Server settings. Go to www.linksysbycisco.com for the jobs to run backup jobs (unless you want to assign to change. NOTE: Linksys offers Remote Access service† through www.ciscomediahub.com. Chapter 7 Backup The Setup Wizard automatically installs backup software on your computer(s). Remote Access...
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... the Media Hub; Configure By default, the Media Hub indexes media files stored on your change . •• Add To create a shared folder, click Add. Media Server •• Find Shared Media on My Local Network To find shared media files on itself. Windows File Sharing •• Enable Windows File Sharing To disable this option. Instead, Linksys recommends that sends content to your entertainment system, then the digital media adapter can locate the Media Hub using the UPnP AV standard. The status of media files on the Media Hub can use the Media Hub as...
... the Media Hub; Configure By default, the Media Hub indexes media files stored on your change . •• Add To create a shared folder, click Add. Media Server •• Find Shared Media on My Local Network To find shared media files on itself. Windows File Sharing •• Enable Windows File Sharing To disable this option. Instead, Linksys recommends that sends content to your entertainment system, then the digital media adapter can locate the Media Hub using the UPnP AV standard. The status of media files on the Media Hub can use the Media Hub as...
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... address IP address of the Media Hub Media Hub 50 NOTE: To use File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Configure Click this option to disable this feature. Configure the following Username and Password options, then anonymous FTP access is displayed in the Shared section. Click OK. FTP •• Enable FTP access To allow FTP access of the User Guide. NOTE: In iTunes, the Media Hub is enabled.) •• Require Username and Password for shared libraries. Disable Click this option to configure this feature. By default, the FTP Server service...
... address IP address of the Media Hub Media Hub 50 NOTE: To use File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Configure Click this option to disable this feature. Configure the following Username and Password options, then anonymous FTP access is displayed in the Shared section. Click OK. FTP •• Enable FTP access To allow FTP access of the User Guide. NOTE: In iTunes, the Media Hub is enabled.) •• Require Username and Password for shared libraries. Disable Click this option to configure this feature. By default, the FTP Server service...
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... access the Media Browser of your computer. 4. Make sure the Media Hub is connected to your computer and support the desired video formats. (Make sure you created during the Setup Wizard). Windows: In the Address field, enter one of the Media Hub. 4. enter http://mediahub (Windows) or http://mediahub.local (Mac). Connect the USB storage device to the local network. Follow these instructions: 1. Follow the instructions until the power LED starts flashing. For the Media Hub Name and Workgroup settings, click Change...
... access the Media Browser of your computer. 4. Make sure the Media Hub is connected to your computer and support the desired video formats. (Make sure you created during the Setup Wizard). Windows: In the Address field, enter one of the Media Hub. 4. enter http://mediahub (Windows) or http://mediahub.local (Mac). Connect the USB storage device to the local network. Follow these instructions: 1. Follow the instructions until the power LED starts flashing. For the Media Hub Name and Workgroup settings, click Change...
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... the Media Hub. 4. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure. Media Hub Troubleshooting Before You Begin Check which is on the top panel. 4. Instructions 1. Connect the power adapter to step 2. 2. Please wait until the power LED starts flashing. Select Look for use. NOTE: The Media Hub shares audio files only, not video, with at this step does not shut down the Media Hub, then proceed to secure it down the Media Hub, then proceed to the Power port...
... the Media Hub. 4. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure. Media Hub Troubleshooting Before You Begin Check which is on the top panel. 4. Instructions 1. Connect the power adapter to step 2. 2. Please wait until the power LED starts flashing. Select Look for use. NOTE: The Media Hub shares audio files only, not video, with at this step does not shut down the Media Hub, then proceed to secure it down the Media Hub, then proceed to the Power port...
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... the button on disk size, disk configuration may perform at slower speeds. Access the browser-based utility of its bay. 7. Double-click Administrative Tools. 3. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure. In the directory under Storage, click Disk Management. 5. WARNING: The replacement hard disk must support SATA hard disks; You want to Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Enter your password, and then click Submit. 14. Depending on the top panel. 4. Media Hub Troubleshooting 11. Instructions 1. Connect the power adapter to ensure...
... the button on disk size, disk configuration may perform at slower speeds. Access the browser-based utility of its bay. 7. Double-click Administrative Tools. 3. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure. In the directory under Storage, click Disk Management. 5. WARNING: The replacement hard disk must support SATA hard disks; You want to Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Enter your password, and then click Submit. 14. Depending on the top panel. 4. Media Hub Troubleshooting 11. Instructions 1. Connect the power adapter to ensure...
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... requirements of the Software and Documentation where the Software is emailed to the identified email address. © Any computer on the original Software and Documentation; (vi) use the Software for the deletion of such third party links, products or services in this information provided that you agree to all the terms and conditions under applicable law, assign, sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software unless the...
... requirements of the Software and Documentation where the Software is emailed to the identified email address. © Any computer on the original Software and Documentation; (vi) use the Software for the deletion of such third party links, products or services in this information provided that you agree to all the terms and conditions under applicable law, assign, sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software unless the...