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- Page 1 Media Hub Home Entertainment Storage Quick Installation Guide NMH Series...
- Page 3 Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered...
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Page 4: Overview
Overview The “Installation” section explains how to install the Media Hub and set up your computer for access to the Media Hub. The “Setup of Additional Computers” section explains how to set up additional computers for access to the Media Hub. - Page 5 The Welcome screen appears. To begin installation, click Start Setup. Read the License Agreement. To accept this agreement and continue with the installation, select I accept this agreement. Click Next. Connect one end of the included Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of the Media Hub.
- Page 6 Connect the included power adapter to the Power port of the Media Hub. Click Next. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Click Next. Please wait while the Media Hub boots up. This may take a few minutes. Create a password to protect access to the Media Hub.
- Page 7 Enter a descriptive name for the Media Hub. (Examples: HomeMedia or Media1) Click Next. Please wait while the Setup Wizard configures the Media Hub. This may take a few minutes. The Setup Wizard saves the settings of the Media Hub in a text file on your computer’s desktop.
- Page 8 The drive letter will be used to identify the media folder of the Media Hub on your computer for convenient access. Keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter. A shortcut to the Media Hub will be created on your computer’s desktop.
- Page 9 The Media Importer is an import tool you can use to automatically find, copy, and update media files to the \import folder on the Media Hub. The Media Importer will continually monitor the selected folder(s) for any changes you make or any new files you add, and it will automatically update the Media Hub with your latest changes or files.
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Page 10: Setup Of Additional Computers
The Media Hub has been configured. Its Media Browser will launch automatically. If you do not want to access the Media Browser, deselect Access the Media Browser now. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Finish. NOTE: You can register the Media Hub later at www.linksysbycisco.com/registration The Media Browser requires Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or higher). - Page 11 The Welcome screen appears. To set up your computer for access to the Media Hub, click Connect Computers. Read the License Agreement. To accept this agreement and continue with the installation, select I accept this agreement. Click Next. The drive letter will be used to identify the media folder of the Media Hub on your computer for convenient access.
- Page 12 NTI Shadow is a backup tool you can use to automatically create a backup of your files located in the Documents folder (named “Users” in Windows Vista or “Documents and Settings” in Windows XP). The default backup job has been created to run every hour to back up files to the \backup folder on the Media Hub.
- Page 13 Watch the video to learn how to take advantage of the Media Hub’s features. Click Next. NOTE: To access the Media Hub through your web browser, use the Friendly Name and Password you set up during the Setup Wizard. Example: http://mediahub The Media Hub has been configured.
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Page 14: Tools
Tools The Media Hub offers different ways to take advantage of its features. Video Player Support The Media Hub plays video content through a browser plug-in. Download and install your favorite media player to enable video playback within the Media Browser. -
Page 15: Media Server
Address field, enter http://www.ciscomediahub.com and In the press Enter. Enter the Remote Device Name of the Media Hub, and then click NOTE: Depending on the web browser you are using, certificate or security warning screens may appear. To continue with the login process for remote access, accept the warnings. - Page 16 Importer System Tray Icon (Active) access the Media Importer. If you do not see the icon, go to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys Importer System Tray Icon (Offline or Media Importer. Disconnected)
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Page 17: Main Menu
Main Menu The main menu appears. The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up specific files in the Documents folder. These files use the following file formats and extensions: .doc, .xls, .pdf, .ppt, .adb, .rtf, .xml, .htm, .html, .txt, and .pst. - Page 18 During the Setup Wizard, you created a Friendly Name or device name for the Media Hub. In the Address field of Windows Explorer, enter the Friendly Name of the Media Hub: \\<Friendly_Name> (Examples: \\mediahub) Enter. Press Instructions to Copy Media Files to the Media Hub Follow these guidelines: Copy files of a single file type together at one time.
- Page 20 Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.