Cisco NMH Series User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Media Hub
Home Entertainment Storage
NMH Series

Table of Contents
English ............................................................3
Installation........................................................3
SetupofAdditionalComputers....................................9
Tools .............................................................13
Dansk ............................................................18
Installation.......................................................18
Opsætning af yderligere computere...............................24
Værktøjer ........................................................28
Deutsch..........................................................33
Installation.......................................................33
Einrichten weiterer Computer.....................................40
Extras............................................................43
Español..........................................................49
Instalación.......................................................49
Conguración de ordenadores adicionales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Herramientas.....................................................59
Français..........................................................64
Installation.......................................................64
Conguration d'ordinateurs supplémentaires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Outils............................................................74
Italiano...........................................................79
Installazione......................................................79
Congurazione di computer aggiuntivi............................85
Strumenti........................................................89

Nederlands.......................................................94
Installatie ........................................................94
Andere computers instellen......................................100
Hulpprogramma’s...............................................104
Português.......................................................109
Instalação.......................................................109
Conguração de computadores adicionais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Ferramentas.....................................................120
Svenska.........................................................125
Installation......................................................125
Konguration av ytterligare datorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Verktyg .........................................................135
Online Resources
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Resource Website
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Linksys www.linksysbycisco.com
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Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security
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Media Hub
English
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English
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.
Installation
NOTE: One hard disk drive is pre-installed. You should install the Media
Hub before installing a second hard disk drive.
Make sure the Media Hub is
A.
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:\setup.exe
(if“D”is the letter of your CD-ROM
drive).
NOTE: Windows or other personal firewalls may ask for permission to
run the software or program. You will need to allow the software to run
in order to continue.
An introductory video plays. To bypass the video, click the
B. Xbutton in the
upper right corner of the screen.

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C. The Welcome screen appears. To
begin installation, click Start Setup.
D. Select your language.
Click Next.
E. Read the License Agreement. To
accept this agreement and continue
with the installation, select I accept
this agreement.
Click Next.
F. Connect one end of the included
Ethernet network cable to the
Ethernet port of the Media Hub.
Click Next.

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G. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet network cable to one
of the local network ports on the
router or gateway.
Click Next.
H. Connect the included power
adapter to the Power port of the
Media Hub.
Click Next.
I. Plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
Click Next.
J. Please wait while the Media Hub
boots up. This may take a few
minutes.

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K. 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.
L. Enter a descriptive name for the
Media Hub. (Examples: HomeMedia
or Media1)
Click Next.
M. Please wait while the Setup Wizard
configures the Media Hub. This may
take a few minutes.
N. The Setup Wizard saves the settings
of the Media Hub in a text file on
your computer’s desktop. Click OK.
O. To set up your computer for access
to the Media Hub, click Next.

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P. 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.
Q. 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.

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R. 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 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. (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.
S. 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

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T. 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.
Follow the on-screen instructions. (An active Internet connection is required.)
Congratulations! Installation of the Media Hub is complete.
Setup of Additional Computers
To set up additional computers for access to the Media Hub, run the Setup Wizard
and then click Connect Computers.
A. 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:\setup.exe
(if“D”is the letter of your CD-ROM
drive).
To bypass the video, click the Xbutton in the upper right corner of the screen.

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B. 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.
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.
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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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.
NOTE: Refer to the“Tools”section for more information on how to back
up your computer.
F. 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 will
continually monitor the selected
folder(s) for any changes you make
or any new files you add. Then it
will automatically update the Media
Hub with your latest changes or
files.
To find and copy all media in the Documents folder (named“Users”in Windows
Vista or“Documents and Settings”in Windows XP), select All Media. 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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G. 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. 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.
Follow the on-screen instructions. (An active Internet connection is required.)
To set up additional computers for access to the Media Hub, follow the
instructions in this section, “Setup of Additional Computers”, for
each computer.
NOTE: Additional information is available in the User Guide; visit
www.linksysbycisco.com/mediahub/ug to download it.

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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. If the video format you want to play is not supported, you may want
to search the Internet for a media player that can run on your computer and support
the desired video formats. (Make sure you download the latest version.) Some
suggested players include QuickTime, VLC, and Windows Media Player.
For more information about video support, visit
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/support.
Remote Access
If you enable and set up the Remote Access service†, then you can access the Media
Hub and its files over the Internet. To set up the Remote Access service, follow these
instructions:
1. In your web browser, enter
http://<Friendly_Name>
(Example: http://mediahub)
Click2. Configuration.
Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard (the default is3. admin).
Click Submit.
Click the4. Services tab.
For the Remote Access section, click5. Configure.
Select6. Enable Remote Access to the Media Hub.
Enter the Remote Device Name you want to assign to the Media Hub. (This7.
name can be different from the Media Hub’s Friendly Name.)
Click8. Submit.
The Remote Access service will be available in approximately two to five minutes. To
remotely access the Media Hub, follow these instructions:
Open the web browser of the computer you are using.1.
Includes Remote Access service for one year from date of purchase. Fees may apply thereafter†
and are subject to change. Go to www.linksysbycisco.com for further information.

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In the2. Address field, enter http://www.ciscomediahub.com and
press Enter.
Enter the Remote Device Name of the Media Hub, and then click3. Go.
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.
Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard (the default is4. admin).
Click Submit.
Remote access to the Media Hub is now established.
NOTE: Playing video files over remote access requires the same plug-ins
you have installed on your home computer. Video playback support over
remote access depends on the broadband speeds of both your home
connection and remote connection. Video playback should be limited to
smaller video files, as larger video files may take a long time to load and
play.
Media Server
The Media Hub can stream media content to other UPnP AV-enabled (or DLNA-
certified) devices, such as a digital media adapter or a gaming console with a built-in
media player.
Direct Connection of USB Storage Devices
You can connect USB storage devices to the USB ports on the Media Hub, so you can
access the files on the USB storage devices. (Direct connection of memory cards is
also supported by the NMH400 Series of the Media Hub.)
Option to Install a Second Hard Disk Drive
You can install a second hard disk drive to enhance your use of the Media Hub.
Depending on the disk configuration you select, you can increase the storage space
or data protection of the Media Hub. For more information, refer to the User Guide;
visit www.linksysbycisco.com/mediahub/ug to download it.

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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.
If you do not see the icon, go to Start
> All Programs > Cisco Media Hub
> Linksys Media Importer > Linksys
Media Importer.
Options
The Media Importer offers the following options:
Disconnect/Connect Connect or disconnect the Media Hub from the Media
Importer.
Switch Media Hub Switch to a different Media Hub.
Manage Media Importer Select the folders you want to copy to the
Media Hub.
Media Importer Status View the status of the file transfers to the
Media Hub.
NTI Shadow
NTI Shadow is the backup tool you installed during the Setup Wizard. Use it to
automatically copy your documents to the Media Hub for safekeeping.
(If you chose not to install the backup tool, then NTI Shadow will not be available. To
install NTI Shadow, refer to the previous section,“Setup of Additional Computers”.)
Access
Go to Start > All Programs > Cisco Media Hub > NTI Shadow.
After you have accessed NTI Shadow
for the first time, the system tray icon
appears. Double-click the icon to access
NTI Shadow.
Importer System Tray Icon (Active)
Importer System Tray Icon (Offline or
Disconnected)
NTI Shadow System Tray Icon

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Main Menu
The main menu appears.
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\<Computer_Name>\Documents folder
on the Media Hub and are organized by date. This default backup job is listed in the
Modify Backup Job section.
Create Backup Job
Create Backup Job Click this option to create a backup job. Follow the on-screen
instructions of the Job Wizard. (Additional information is available in the User Guide;
visit www.linksysbycisco.com/mediahub/ug to download it.)
Modify Backup Job
All backup jobs, including the default backup job, are listed in this section. You can
change the default backup job created by the Setup Wizard; for example, you can
back up additional folders on your computer.
NOTE: For more information about NTI Shadow, click Help.
Copy and Paste
Use Windows Explorer and the copy-and-paste function to manually copy files to
the Media Hub. Copy and paste music to the Music folder, photos to the Photos
folder, and videos to the Videos folder.
Windows Access
To open Windows Explorer, go to1. Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows
Explorer.

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During the Setup Wizard, you created a Friendly Name or device name for the2.
Media Hub.
In the Address field of Windows
Explorer, enter the Friendly Name of
the Media Hub:
\\<Friendly_Name> (Examples: \\mediahub)
Press3. 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.
Copy music files to the media\music folder of the Media Hub.•
Copy photo files to the media\photos folder of the Media Hub.•
Copy video files to the media\videos folder of the Media Hub.•
File transfers may take minutes or hours depending on file transfer speeds, which
will vary, depending on network conditions, including use of wireless, and the
number and size of the selected files.
NOTE: The files you copy to the Media Hub can be accessed by all users
of the Media Hub.
NOTE: Additional information about the Media Hub is available in the
User Guide; visit www.linksysbycisco.com/mediahub/ug to download
it. Additional information about Windows Explorer is available in
Windows Help.

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Dansk
Afsnittet ”Installation”forklarer, hvordan du installerer Media Hub’en og
opsætningen af adgang til Media Hub’en for din computer. Afsnittet ”Opsætning af
yderligere computere” forklarer opsætningen af adgang til Media Hub’en for flere
computere. Afsnittet ”Værktøjer”beskriver tre måder, hvorpå du kan drage nytte af
Media Hub’ens funktioner.
Billederne i installationsvejledningen viser Media Hub’en med LCD (NMH400-serien);
instruktionerne gælder dog også Media Hubs i NMH300-serien.
Installation
BEMÆRK: En harddisk er forudinstalleret. Det anbefales, at du
installerer Media Hub'en, før du installerer en anden harddisk.
Sørg for, at Media Hub’en er slukket.
A.
Indsæt cd-rom’en med guidet
konfiguration i din computers
cd-rom-drev. Den guidede
konfiguration køres automatisk, og
videoen starter automatisk. Hvis det
ikke er tilfældet, skal du klikke på
Start og derefter vælge Run (Kør).
I det viste felt skal du indtaste D:\
setup.exe (hvis ”D”er bogstavet for
cd-rom-drevet).
BEMÆRK: Windows eller en separat firewall vil måske anmode om
tilladelse til at køre softwaren eller programmet. Giv softwaren tilladelse
til at køre for at fortsætte.
Der afspilles en introduktionsvideo. For at springe videoen over skal du klikke
B.
på knappen Xi skærmens øverste højre hjørne.