Media Hub Home Entertainment Storage NMH Series Quick Installation Guide
Table of Contents Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setup of Additional Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Overview The “Installation” section explains how to install the Media Hub and set up your computer for access to the Media Hub. The “Setup of Additional Computers” section explains how to set up additional computers for access to the Media Hub. The “Tools” section describes different ways to take advantage of the Media Hub’s features. The pictures in the Quick Installation Guide show the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Series); however, the instructions also apply to the NMH300 Series of the Media Hub.
The Welcome screen appears. To begin installation, click Start Setup. D. Read the License Agreement. To accept this agreement and continue with the installation, select I accept this agreement. Installation C. Click Next. E. Connect one end of the included Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port of the Media Hub. Click Next. F. Connect the other end of the Ethernet network cable to one of the local network ports on the router or gateway. Click Next.
Installation G. Connect the included power adapter to the Power port of the Media Hub. Click Next. H. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Click Next. I. Please wait while the Media Hub boots up. This may take a few minutes. J. Create a password to protect access to the Media Hub. The password must have 1-32 characters and may only contain numbers, letters, or punctuation (do not use any spaces). Click Next.
Enter a descriptive name for the Media Hub. (Examples: HomeMedia or Media1) Click Next. L. Installation K. Please wait while the Setup Wizard configures the Media Hub. This may take a few minutes. M. The Setup Wizard saves the settings of the Media Hub in a text file on your computer’s desktop. Click OK. N. To set up your computer for access to the Media Hub, click Next.
Installation O. The drive letter will be used to identify the media folder of the Media Hub on your computer for convenient access. Keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter. A shortcut to the Media Hub will be created on your computer’s desktop. If you do not want a shortcut, deselect Add a shortcut to the desktop. Click Next. P.
The Media Importer is an import tool you can use to automatically find, copy, and update media files to the \import folder on the Media Hub. Installation Q. The Media Importer will continually monitor the selected folder(s) for any changes you make or any new files you add, and it will automatically update the Media Hub with your latest changes or files. To find and copy all media in the Documents folder, select All Media.
Setup of Additional Computers S. The Media Hub has been configured. Its Media Browser will launch automatically. If you do not want to access the Media Browser, deselect Access the Media Browser now. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Finish. NOTE: You can register the Media Hub later at www.linksysbycisco.com/registration The Media Browser requires Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or higher). If it is not installed on your computer, then you will be prompted to download and install it.
The Welcome screen appears. To set up your computer for access to the Media Hub, click Connect Computers. C. Read the License Agreement. To accept this agreement and continue with the installation, select I accept this agreement. Setup of Additional Computers B. Click Next. D. The drive letter will be used to identify the media folder of the Media Hub on your computer for convenient access. Keep the default drive letter, or select a different letter.
Setup of Additional Computers E. NTI Shadow is a backup tool you can use to automatically create a backup of your files located in the Documents folder (named “Users” in Windows Vista or “Documents and Settings” in Windows XP). The default backup job has been created to run every hour to back up files to the \backup folder on the Media Hub. NTI Shadow will be installed on your computer. If you do not want to install it, deselect Install Backup Tool now. Click Next.
Watch the video to learn how to take advantage of the Media Hub’s features. Click Next. NOTE: To access the Media Hub through your web browser, use the Friendly Name and Password you set up during the Setup Wizard. Example: http://mediahub H. Setup of Additional Computers G. The Media Hub has been configured. Its Media Browser will launch automatically. If you do not want to access the Media Browser, deselect Access the Media Browser now. To exit the Setup Wizard, click Finish.
Tools Tools The Media Hub offers different ways to take advantage of its features. Video Player Support The Media Hub plays video content through a browser plug-in. Download and install your favorite media player to enable video playback within the Media Browser. Please note that media players have varying levels of support for different video formats.
In the Address field, enter http://www.ciscomediahub.com and press Enter. 3. Enter the Remote Device Name of the Media Hub, and then click Go. Tools 2. NOTE: Depending on the web browser you are using, certificate or security warning screens may appear. To continue with the login process for remote access, accept the warnings. 4. Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard (the default is admin). Click Submit. Remote access to the Media Hub is now established.
Tools Media Importer The Media Importer is the import tool that was automatically installed. It supports most popular formats, such as mp3, jpg, and mpg files. Use the Media Importer to automatically find, copy, and update media files to the Media Hub. In the future, any changes made or new files added will be automatically updated on the Media Hub. Access Double-click the system tray icon to access the Media Importer.
The main menu appears. Tools Main Menu The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up specific files in the Documents folder. These files use the following file formats and extensions: .doc, .xls, .pdf, .ppt, .adb, .rtf, .xml, .htm, .html, .txt, and .pst. The backup files are saved to the \backup\\Documents folder on the Media Hub and are organized by date. This default backup job is listed in the Modify Backup Job section.
Tools 2. During the Setup Wizard, you created a Friendly Name or device name for the Media Hub. In the Address field of Windows Explorer, enter the Friendly Name of the Media Hub: \\ (Examples: \\mediahub) 3. Press Enter. Instructions to Copy Media Files to the Media Hub Follow these guidelines: •• Copy files of a single file type together at one time. For example, copy music files at one time; do not copy music, photo, and video files at the same time.
Additional information or troubleshooting help is available in the User Guide; visit www.linksysbycisco.com/mediahub/ug to download it. Additional support is also available by phone or online. 24-Hour Technical Support 866-509-7452 RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) http://www.linksysbycisco.com/warranty Website http://www.linksysbycisco.com Sales Information 800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS) Support http://www.linksysbycisco.
