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

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Getting Started
Key Steps for Setting up Your Server
Complete the following steps to set up the HP MediaSmart Server on your home
network.
To set up the HP MediaSmart Server
1. Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network and turn it on.
For additional information, see
Connecting the Server .
2. Update the trusted programs list for any firewall or anti-virus software on your
computer.
For additional information, see
Updating Your Firewall’s Trusted Program List .
3. Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on one computer.
For additional information, see
Installing the First Computer .
4. Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on additional computers.
For additional information, see
Installing Additional Computers .
Finding a Home for Your Server
Server Location
Find a suitable place to locate your HP MediaSmart Server before you install the software
on your computers. The location you choose must have either an available wired network
connection to your broadband
router or a switch connected to your broadband router.
The server also requires adequate ventilation to ensure it does not get too hot:
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Do not locate the server in an unventilated space.
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Make sure that the server’s front and back panels are not blocked.
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Check that the location of the server is not too hot. Maximum environmental
temperature for operating the server is 35 °C (95 °F).
Network Requirements
To successfully use the HP MediaSmart Server, your network must meet the following
requirements:
Network Requirements
Requirement Recommended
Server connection 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
wired connection
Home computers One or more computers running a
supported operating system with a wired or
wireless network connection. For a list of
supported operating systems, see