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Security and User Management
In a perfect world, evildoers wouldn't exist and all your computer gear would be safe. Unfortunately, the world isn't perfect. Learn and share information and advice about data protection, privacy, and security with others in the MediaSmarthome Community.
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 »
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 »
Protecting Your Data (And Yourself) at Security Checkpoints
A friend who travels internationally frequently shared some good advice regarding how he protects both his data, and himself, at international security checkpoints while traveling outside the country. A recent article in CNET brings attention... 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 »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 »
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 »
Keeping your home computer stuff safe
Quick and easy steps to help protect photos, music, videos, and documents on your HP MediaSmart Server
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 »
HP MediaSmart Server - Securing Your Server from Intruders
The HP MediaSmart Server is designed as an “always on” device, which comes in handy for accessing files any time your network users need or want them. Additionally, Photo Webshare can allow visitors to view,... 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 |
|---|---|---|
Access is Denied - to my shared folders on home server |
2 | pman860507 November 18, 2009 1:50 PM |
Identical user accounts |
2 | DvO November 16, 2009 4:48 PM |
Way to reset Media Collector? |
25 | jeffhaynes November 15, 2009 9:28 AM |
No Antivirus software notification on laptop and server |
4 | David Gaguine November 8, 2009 1:54 AM |
The referenced account is currently locked out and may not be logged on to. |
6 | pklocke November 4, 2009 7:32 PM |
McAfee Protection Updates |
18 | Edsel487 November 1, 2009 4:15 PM |
Firewall(s) question |
1 | RDR202 September 25, 2009 2:04 PM |
Does LX195 have a built-in firewall? |
2 | JCL September 20, 2009 4:56 PM |
Access Denied error trying to access WHS shares from XP Machine |
7 | zoannon August 27, 2009 10:53 PM |
Network Health - Critical! |
1 | JohnBick August 23, 2009 11:29 AM |
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