HP LX195 - MediaSmart Server - 1 GB RAM, User Manual

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HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide
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computers. Creating matching user accounts enables family members to
automatically log on to the server when they log on to their home computer.
If the user accounts and passwords do not match, you will be prompted to type a
user name and password when you open the server’s shared folders.
If your computer does not have a password or if the computer uses a factory default
user name, you can change these parameters to eliminate the need to enter your
user name and password when you access a shared folder.
To create a user account for a home computer running Windows XP
1. At the computer, click Start , Control Panel , and then User Accounts .
2. Click Add to create a user account.
-or-
Click
Change an Account to change a logon name or password for an existing
account.
A strong password is suggested to ensure security and is required to use remote
access. A strong password must be at least 7 characters long and must fulfill three
of the following four character criteria:
•
Uppercase characters
•
Lowercase characters
•
Numbers
•
Symbols (such as !, @, #, and so on.)
A password hint helps you remember your password. The password hint can be
seen by anybody who clicks the link to display it.
To create a user account for a home computer running Windows Vista
1. At the computer, click Start and then Control Panel .
2. Under User Accounts and Family Safety , select Add or remove user accounts .
3. Add user accounts or make changes to existing user accounts.
A strong password is suggested to ensure security and is required to use remote
access. A strong password must be at least 7 characters long and must fulfill three
of the following four character criteria:
•
Uppercase characters
•
Lowercase characters
•
Numbers
•
Symbols (such as !, @, #, and so on.)
A password hint helps you remember your password. The password hint can be
seen by anybody who clicks the link to display it.
To create user accounts on the server
1. At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the system
tray.
2. Log on to the Windows Home Server Console.
3. Click the User Accounts tab at the top of the page. If the User Accounts Setup
dialog displays click OK .
4. Click Add , this will open the Add User Account screen. enter user information.
Check the Enable Remote Access for this user check box. Make an appropriate
choice concerning allowing access to computer and folders.
5. Click Next .