- 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
- Smartphones and Personal Media Devices
- Digital Media Receivers
Networking and Remote Access
Resources
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.
HP iStream App for iPhone Review: Bringing the 2.5 Update Mobile
In case you haven't heard (and if you're an MSS owner, you probably have) the newest update from HP for the EX-485 and EX-487 models is fantastic! We covered it in detail on the community;... More »
Using The HP MediaSmart Server EX485/487 To Access Your Media Remotely
In just a few simple steps, you can configure your MediaSmart Server to become accessible remotely, and listen to your favorite tunes in virtually any browser.
More »Using the HP Photo Webshare on the HP MediaSmart Home Server
Do you have photos of the family or friends you want to share with them but, like me, don't want the whole world to see? The HP Photo Webshare feature on the MediaSmart Home Server allows you to setup a personal web address to securely share your photos with family and friends around the world...
More »The HP MediaSmart Server and Apple's Mac OS X
While the HP MediaSmart Server is largely targeted to households with operating systems running Microsoft Windows, Mac users can still take advantage of many of the important features of the server. Introduction The HP MediaSmart... More »
Know Who's Peeping Your Pics - 11-19 - 11-25
Grab a stack of photos from your last family vacation, then flag someone down on the street and hand them over. What? You would never do that? Sound a little too crazy? Well guess what...... 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 »
Using The HP MediaSmart Server EX485/487 To Access Your Media Remotely
In just a few simple steps, you can configure your MediaSmart Server to become accessible remotely, and listen to your favorite tunes in virtually any browser.
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 »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 iStream App for iPhone Review: Bringing the 2.5 Update Mobile
In case you haven't heard (and if you're an MSS owner, you probably have) the newest update from HP for the EX-485 and EX-487 models is fantastic! We covered it in detail on the community;... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
How to turn off "Remote Access Not Enabled" Message Permanently? |
new | jdayton November 7, 2009 9:39 AM |
Changing port for Remote Desktop Proxy |
3 | MitchSchaft November 6, 2009 10:23 AM |
Remote standby and wakeup of HP MediaSmart EX475 |
2 | d-hamster November 5, 2009 9:40 PM |
Lose home network connection to home server |
12 | nuclear bunny November 5, 2009 5:59 PM |
losing my iTunes streaming from server |
4 | Moreboost November 2, 2009 12:20 PM |
MediaSmart Keeps Locking up - Cannot Access Mapped Drives |
8 | hemidave88 November 1, 2009 8:25 PM |
Lose connectivity but can still ping... |
3 | GoHawks November 1, 2009 7:04 PM |
Accidentally disabled Local Area Connection |
6 | Bill Shields November 1, 2009 11:15 AM |
Server won't reboot |
1 | jcadman22 October 29, 2009 9:29 PM |
WHS Console and Windows Vista 64bit won't connect. [RESOLVED] |
13 | SechoDB October 29, 2009 8:54 PM |
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