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HP MediaSmart Server
Resources
Find everything from information, how-to, and discussion about HP's MediaSmart Server.
Setting Up Router Port Forwarding
On your MediaSmart Server, you can allow remote access (incoming requests from the Internet) by configuring three open ports on the Windows Home Server firewall. Port 80 will accept Web requests. Port 443 is for... More »
Streaming Your Itunes Music Library Over the Internet From Your HP MediaSmart Server
Ever want to listen to your music collection while you are at work without having to carry it around with you? Our latest tutorial shows you how to use the HP MediaSmart along with the included Firefly media server to stream your Itunes music collection over the Internet! It requires a small zipped download of 3 files and a few configuration steps and you are ready to roll. Stream your music from anywhere with Internet access and a browser.
More »Home Server Show - Upgrading the RAM in Your HP MediaSmart Server
In the aftermath that is HP's announcement that they will not void the warranty for those who choose to upgrade the amount system memory in the HP MediaSmart Server, the fine folks at the Home... More »
HP Announces Policy Change Regarding MediaSmart Server Memory Upgrades
Based on customer feedback, HP will now offer a path for consumers to upgrade the memory on the HP MediaSmart Server without voiding the hardware warranty. HP customer feedback and research shows that some customers... More »
Microsoft Releases Home Server PP1 Fix
It wasn't all that long ago that Microsoft unviled Power Pack 1 for Windows Home Server , which among many improvements, fixed an important data corruption issue. Microsoft today released another important patch for Windows... More »
How To Convert FAT/FAT32 to NTFS
Newcomers to the MediaSmart Server may encounter a strange message when they install the Home Server Connector software on their computer. This message can occur when the software goes to set up the automatic backup... More »
Step-by-Step to Installing the Microsoft Vista 64-bit Client Software for Windows Home Server
Before you begin, it's important to note that the HP MediaSmart Server software and the Windows Home Server Connector must be installed on one network computer running a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista 32-bit operating... More »
Keeping your home computer stuff safe
Quick and easy steps to help protect photos, music, videos, and documents on your HP MediaSmart Server
More »Recommended UPnP Routers for Easy Remote Access
Are you having problems getting UPnP Remote Access to work with your router? HP has created a list of recommended routers that best support UPnP configuration for easy remote access setup and functionality on the... More »
HP MediaSmart Server Update Release Notes
HP MediaSmart Server Update Readme The award-winning HP MediaSmart Server continues to benefit from the extensibility of the platform, adding robust software enhancements. What’s new? About HP Add-ins for Windows Home Server Enhanced Media Streaming... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
HP Media Valult vs. HP MediaSmart Server |
5 | jhaus October 10, 2008 1:54 PM |
Multiple Media Smart Servers |
1 | JohnBick October 5, 2008 7:42 PM |
mss and Sony Movie Studio |
new | JCole August 23, 2008 9:37 PM |
Rising System Temperatures |
4 | JohnBick July 15, 2008 7:44 PM |
ISP Issues With HP MediaSmart Server |
3 | John A June 19, 2008 2:06 PM |
Promised HP Update to the MediaSmart Server??? |
1 | Mastiha May 5, 2008 4:05 PM |
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