- HP MediaSmart Server
- Setup and Installation
- Hard Drives/Storage
- Security and User Management
- Backup and Restore
- Networking and Remote Access
- Patches and Upgrades
- Home Server Add-Ins
- Server Mods and Hacking
- Media Sharing and Connected Devices
- Computers and Laptops
- Video Game Consoles
- Pocket PC and Handhelds
- Digital Media Receivers
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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 »
HP Insider News Coming Thursday, Sept 25
If you haven't done so already, you will want to sign up for the MediaSmart Home Newsletter on this site. You just might find some good news in Tuesday's Thursday's edition - our first site... More »
Legally copying protected DVDs to your MediaSmart Server
Real Networks has just announced RealDVD, a program that lets you legally save the contents of protected DVDs to a PC hard drive. Once you've saved the DVD to disk, you apparently can't copy that... More »
Would you like to get the inside scoop on future products?
Would you be interested in signing up to be a potential future MediaSmart insider? From time to time, HP needs help testing upcoming products and getting feedback on product usability, features, and roadmap plans. Your... More »
Yikes! Ike Causes MSS Repair Center Evacuation; Support Lines are Unaffected
If you've been watching the news today, you've probably heard that hurricane Ike, now expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm, is headed toward the Houston, Texas area. Support Agents for MediaSmart Servers... More »
Would you like to get the inside scoop on future products?
Would you be interested in signing up to be a potential future MediaSmart insider? From time to time, HP needs help testing upcoming products and getting feedback on product usability, features, and roadmap plans. Your... More »
HP MediaSmart Home Server EX470/EX475 Reviews
There are a lot of reviews on the HP MediaSmart Home Server on the Internet. I thought it would be useful to summarize them in one place for ease of access for all of the... More »
HP Software Update Available Now
Check your Windows Home Server console. The MediaSmart Server Update which we have all been eagerly awaiting is now available. Coupled with Microsoft's Power Pack 1, your server can now more efficiently, reliably and safely... More »
HP Investigating RAM Upgrade Options
Carlos Montalvo, HP’s Vice President of Marketing, recently told our good friend Terry Walsh : “As we continue to extend the features of the MediaSmart Server and plan the next release of the hardware it’s... More »
Are you frustrated with McAfee renewal notifications?
Me, too. I spoke with one of our McAfee contacts regarding the frequent and frustrating renewal notifications we have been getting on our MediaSmart Servers. After working through the McAfee team, I have now been... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
Legally Ripping DVDs |
13 | MitchSchaft October 10, 2008 4:18 PM |
OK so I ordered an EX475, what's next? |
18 | JohnBick October 6, 2008 1:10 PM |
Upgrading RAM |
4 | Lucky October 5, 2008 12:59 PM |
How/where can I procure a Mediasmart EX475 in the Netherlands? |
new | DvO October 2, 2008 5:58 PM |
PP1 FIX |
1 | JohnBick October 2, 2008 3:34 PM |
can't log into windows home server console |
21 | JohnBick September 26, 2008 8:02 AM |
Using LogMeIn to connect to your server |
new | ChrisCalderon September 24, 2008 9:02 AM |
Can iTunes be installed on MediaSmart? |
2 | IatricSB September 18, 2008 8:52 AM |
MediaSmart Home Media Network Research Questions |
5 | MitchSchaft September 17, 2008 10:58 PM |
Smart playlist & delete - do they work |
new | Greg September 14, 2008 2:17 AM |
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