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- Video Game Consoles
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Networking and Remote Access
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What makes HP's MediaSmart Server different from your basic external hard drive is that it attaches to your home network, providing a new level of flexibility and functionality. Look here for networking and remote access information and discussion.
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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.
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Obtain and Install a Secure SSL Certificate on WHS
MyHomeServer.com has a tutorial on obtaining a secure SSL certificate for a custom domain name and installing that certificate on the Windows Home Server. We are shown how to obtain the custom SSL certificate and... More »
How To Change Your HP MediaSmart Server's Name
Admit it. When you first set up your HP MediaSmart Server, you flew through the intial setup wizard hitting next at lighting speed. During that set up, you may (briefly) recall that during the installation... More »
Registering a Custom domain with TZO for use in your HP MediaSmart Server
If you have an HP MediaSmart server and wish to get your own domain name, this will show you how to register the domain name with TZO.COM and allow you to access your HP MediaSmart Server remotely using your custom domain name.
More »Troubleshooting Remote Access for your MediaSmart or Windows Home Server
Due to issues with UPnP not being enabled, or not being integrated properly, some MediaSmart and Windows Home Server users are having trouble with configuring Remote Access. Without remote access, you cannot host a photo webshare over the Internet, nor can you remotely control PC’s or get access to shared files like music, video and important documents. To assist everyone with these issues, we’ve put together some tips for troubleshooting.
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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 »
Registering a Custom domain with TZO for use in your HP MediaSmart Server
If you have an HP MediaSmart server and wish to get your own domain name, this will show you how to register the domain name with TZO.COM and allow you to access your HP MediaSmart Server remotely using your custom domain name.
More »Troubleshooting Remote Access for your MediaSmart or Windows Home Server
Due to issues with UPnP not being enabled, or not being integrated properly, some MediaSmart and Windows Home Server users are having trouble with configuring Remote Access. Without remote access, you cannot host a photo webshare over the Internet, nor can you remotely control PC’s or get access to shared files like music, video and important documents. To assist everyone with these issues, we’ve put together some tips for troubleshooting.
More »How To Change Your HP MediaSmart Server's Name
Admit it. When you first set up your HP MediaSmart Server, you flew through the intial setup wizard hitting next at lighting speed. During that set up, you may (briefly) recall that during the installation... More »
Recent Discussions
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Road warrior needing offsite backups |
1 | Titus Britannicus September 30, 2008 11:02 AM |
LAN connection problem |
2 | regmigrant September 26, 2008 8:15 AM |
Mediasmart Web Site Hosting |
1 | JohnBick September 25, 2008 10:49 AM |
Mediaserver usable with Framchannel photo frame? |
4 | MitchSchaft September 24, 2008 12:12 AM |
Remote access in the UK |
4 | jim September 22, 2008 7:17 AM |
Migrating an EX475 to an Active Directory |
23 | pathfinda September 18, 2008 6:42 PM |
Photo Webshare over Internal Network |
new | PhilS September 4, 2008 1:03 PM |
Connect to server using Remote Desktop Connection |
4 | the_don August 28, 2008 6:21 PM |
Remote Access & Webshare Problems |
1 | thecravatman August 25, 2008 7:01 AM |
website hosting and streaming questions |
2 | TV guy August 24, 2008 2:17 PM |
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