Cisco Linksys NMH300 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Media Hub
Home Entertainment Storage
NMH300 (EU)

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Table of Contents
English............................................................1
WindowsInstallation..............................................1
MacInstallation ..................................................11
SetupofAdditionalComputers...................................21
Tools.............................................................21
Dansk............................................................26
InstallationpåWindows ..........................................26
InstallationpåMac ...............................................36
Opsætning af yderligere computere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Værktøjer ........................................................46
Deutsch..........................................................51
InstallationunterWindows........................................51
InstallationunterMac ............................................61
EinrichtenweitererComputer.....................................71
Extras............................................................71
Español..........................................................76
InstalaciónenWindows...........................................76
InstalaciónenMacintosh .........................................86
Configuración de ordenadores adicionales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Herramientas.....................................................96
Français.........................................................101
InstallationpourWindows.......................................101
InstallationpourMac............................................111
Configuration d’ordinateurs supplémentaires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Outils...........................................................121
Italiano..........................................................126
InstallazioneWindows...........................................126
InstallazioneMac................................................136
Configurazione di computer aggiuntivi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Strumenti.......................................................146

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Nederlands......................................................151
InstallatievoorWindows.........................................151
InstallatievoordeMac...........................................161
Anderecomputersinstellen......................................171
Hulpmiddelen...................................................171
Português.......................................................176
InstalaçãonoWindows..........................................176
InstalaçãonoMac...............................................186
Configuração de computadores adicionais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Ferramentas.....................................................196
Svenska.........................................................201
Windows-installation............................................201
Mac-installation.................................................211
Konfiguration av ytterligare datorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Verktyg .........................................................221

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English
IMPORTANT: You must have a 3.5-inch, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
drive available to install in the Media Hub.
You can use a new or previously used hard disk drive. If you use a previously used
hard disk drive, all data on that drive will be erased during installation. If you want to
keep any of the data, back up the drive before installation of the Media Hub.
The Installation section explains how to install the Media Hub and set up your
computer for access to the Media Hub. For a Windows computer, proceed to the
Windows Installation section. For a Mac, proceed to the Mac Installation section.
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.
Windows Installation
NOTE: The Media Hub Setup Wizard installs several programs that
enhance the functionality of the product. Software firewalls installed on
your computer can block this communication between the programs
and the Media Hub. It is strongly recommended that you disable your
firewall software prior to installation of the Media Hub.
1. Make sure the Media Hub is
powered off.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. The Setup Wizard should run
automatically, and the video should
begin automatically. If it does not,
click Start and then Run. In the
field provided, enter D:\startinstall.
exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-
ROM drive).
2. An introductory video plays. To bypass the video, click the Xbutton in the
upper right corner of the screen.

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3. The Welcome screen appears. To
begin installation, click Start Setup.
4. Select your language.
Click Next.
5. Read the License Agreement. To
accept this agreement and continue
with the installation, select I accept
this agreement.
Click Next.
6. If you have a hard disk drive
available, select I have a Hard
Drive and am ready to install it.
Click Next.
If you do not have a hard disk drive
available, click Exit to close the
Setup Wizard. After you obtain a
3.5-inch, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
drive, run the Setup Wizard again.

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7. You can use a new or previously
used hard disk drive. If you use a
previously used hard disk drive, all
data on that drive will be erased
during installation. If you want to
keep any of the data, back up the
drive before you continue with the
Setup Wizard.
Click Next.
8. The following steps will describe
how to install the hard disk drive.
Click Next.
9. If the Media Hub is powered on,
press and hold down the Power
button until the LED turns off.
Click Next.
10. Disconnect the power adapter from
the back of the Media Hub.
Click Next.

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11. To remove the drive bay cover, push
the button on the top of the Media
Hub.
Click Next.
12. To remove the empty drive bay,
push together its clips and pull out
the drive bay.
Click Next.
13. Make sure the connectors on the
hard disk drive face down so they
can be seen from the bottom of the
drive bay. Also make sure the screw
holes of the hard disk drive line up
with the screw holes of the drive
bay. Then insert the hard disk drive
into the drive bay.
Click Next.
NOTE: If you are using a low-profile or half-height hard disk drive, then
use the four included screws to secure the hard disk drive in its drive bay.

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14. Position the Media Hub so you are
facing the back of the Media Hub.
With the hard disk drive’s label
facing the left side of the Media
Hub, slide the drive into the empty
slot. Push down on the hard disk
drive until it snaps into place.
Click Next.
NOTE: If you are installing a second hard disk drive now, repeat the
previous installation steps.
15. Replace the cover, and push it down
to secure it.
Click Next.
16. The Setup Wizard will guide you
through the steps to set up the
Media Hub.
Click Next.

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17. Connect one end of the included
Ethernet network cable to the
Ethernet port of the Media Hub.
Click Next.
18. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet network cable to one
of the local network ports on the
router or gateway.
Click Next.
19. Connect the included power
adapter to the Power port of the
Media Hub.
Click Next.
20. Plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
Click Next.

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21. Please wait while the Media Hub is
formatting and installing the Media
Hub software on the hard disk drive.
This may take up to 15 minutes.
22. Create an administrative 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.
23. Enter a descriptive name for the
Media Hub. (Examples: HomeMedia
or Media1)
Click Next.
24. Please wait while the Setup Wizard
configures the Media Hub. This may
take a few minutes.

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25. The Setup Wizard saves the settings
of the Media Hub in a text file on
your computer’s desktop. Click OK.
26. To set up your computer for access
to the Media Hub, click Next.
27. The media folder of the Media Hub
is mapped to a drive letter 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.

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28. 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.
NOTE: Refer to the Tools section for more information on how to back
up your computer.
29. 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.
The Media Importer monitors the
selected folder(s) for any changes
you make or any new files you add,
and it automatically updates the
Media Hub with your latest changes
or files.
To find and copy all media in the Documents folder, select All Media. (The
folder is named“Users”in Windows Vista or“Documents and Settings”in
Windows XP.) Then select the types of media files: Find all pictures, Find all
music, and/or Find all videos.
To specify folders, select Select Folders. Then click Select to specify the folders
that will be automatically searched for media files.
If you do not want to use the import tool now, select Manual. You can copy
files to the Media Hub later using your computer’s file browser or the Media
Importer.
Click Next.
NOTE: You can access the Media Importer through the system tray;
refer to the Tools section for more information.

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30. If you installed two hard disk drives,
configure the second hard disk
drive after installation of the Media
Hub is complete. (Open the Media
Browser and click Configuration.)
Click Next.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the User Guide; visit
www.linksysbycisco.com/mediahub/ug to download it.
31. 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
32. 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.

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NOTE: You can register the Media Hub later at
www.linksysbycisco.com/registration
The Media Browser requires Adobe Flash Player (version 10 or higher). If it is not
installed on your computer, then you will be prompted to download and install it.
Follow the on-screen instructions. (An active Internet connection is required.)
Congratulations! Installation of the Media Hub is complete.
Proceed to the Setup of Additional Computers section for instructions on how to
set up additional computers for access to the Media Hub.
Mac Installation
NOTE: The Media Hub Setup Wizard installs several programs that
enhance the functionality of the product. Software firewalls installed on
your computer can block this communication between the programs
and the Media Hub. It is strongly recommended that you disable your
firewall software prior to installation of the Media Hub.
1. Make sure the Media Hub is
powered off.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the CD on your
desktop. Then double-click the
Media Hub icon.
3. Your computer may ask you to
confirm installation of the Media
Hub software. To confirm, click
Continue.
4. A welcome video plays. To bypass the video, click Continue.

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5. The Introduction screen appears.
Click Continue.
6. Read the License Agreement, and
then click Continue.
7. To accept the License Agreement
and continue with the installation,
click Agree.
8. The Setup Wizard will install the
Media Hub software on your
computer.
Click Install.

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9. The Welcome screen appears. To
begin installation, click Start Setup.
10. If you have a hard disk drive
available, select I have a Hard
Drive and am ready to install it.
Click Next.
If you do not have a hard disk drive
available, click Back to return to the
Welcome screen. After you obtain a
3.5-inch, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk
drive, run the Setup Wizard again.
11. You can use a new or previously
used hard disk drive. If you use a
previously used hard disk drive, all
data on that drive will be erased
during installation. If you want to
keep any of the data, back up the
drive before you continue with the
Setup Wizard.
Click Next.
12. The following steps will describe
how to install the hard disk drive.
Click Next.

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13. If the Media Hub is powered on,
press and hold down the Power
button until the LED turns off.
Click Next.
14. Disconnect the power adapter from
the back of the Media Hub.
Click Next.
15. To remove the drive bay cover, push
the button on the top of the Media
Hub.
Click Next.
16. To remove the empty drive bay,
push together its clips and pull out
the drive bay.
Click Next.

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17. Make sure the connectors on the
hard disk drive face down so they
can be seen from the bottom of the
drive bay. Also make sure the screw
holes of the hard disk drive line up
with the screw holes of the drive
bay. Then insert the hard disk drive
into the drive bay.
Click Next.
NOTE: If you are using a low-profile or half-height hard disk drive, then
use the four included screws to secure the hard disk drive in its drive bay.
18. Position the Media Hub so you are
facing the back of the Media Hub.
With the hard disk drive’s label
facing the left side of the Media
Hub, slide the drive into the empty
slot. Push down on the hard disk
drive until it snaps into place.
Click Next.
NOTE: If you are installing a second hard disk drive now, repeat the
previous installation steps.
19. Replace the cover, and push it down
to secure it.
Click Next.

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20. The Setup Wizard will guide you
through the steps to set up the
Media Hub.
Click Next.
21. Connect one end of the included
Ethernet network cable to the
Ethernet port of the Media Hub.
Click Next.
22. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet network cable to one
of the local network ports on the
router or gateway.
Click Next.
23. Connect the included power
adapter to the Power port of the
Media Hub.
Click Next.