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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Front Panel of the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front Panel of the Media Hub (NMH300 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Install a Second Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Replace a Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Getting Started 5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Media Importer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NTI Shadow (Windows only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Copy-and-Paste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3: Ways to Use the Media Hub 14
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Centralized Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Digital Media Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
On-Demand Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Automatic Backup of Computers
(Windows only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Chapter 4: Use of the Media Browser 18
How to Access the Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
How to Use the Media Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
File Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Chapter 5: Use of the LCD Menu 33
How to Navigate the LCD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
How to Access the LCD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Chapter 6: Windows File Backup (Windows only) 37
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
NTI Shadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Backup Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Chapter 7: Advanced Conguration 41
How to Access the Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
AppendixA: Troubleshooting 51
Appendix B: Specications 55
Model NMH300 - Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Model NMH305 - Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Model NMH405 - Media Hub with LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Model NMH410 - Media Hub with LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Appendix C: Warranty Information 57
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 59
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 64
Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Media Hub.
One Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk is pre-installed (except for
the NMH300 model), and a second SATA hard drive bay is
available if you want to add more storage space. Use the
USB ports to add USB hard drives or connect USB flash
drives to access your portable files. (USB hard drives may
require external power supplies.) The Media Hub with LCD
(NMH400 Series) offers additional features, a LCD screen
with navigation pad and memory card slots.
The front panel features vary for the NMH400 and NMH300
Series.The back panel and top panel features are the same
for both series.
Front Panel of the Media Hub with LCD
(NMH400 Series)
LCD Screen When the Media Hub is powered
on, the menu is displayed. Use it to initiate
backup jobs, display status information,
configure LCD screen settings, or power off the
Media Hub. Refer to Chapter 5: Use of the LCD
Menu, page 33 for more information.
OK
Navigation Pad Use the navigation pad to
navigate the LCD menus. Press the up or down
arrow to move up or down the menu choices.
Press the right arrow to move to a lower menu
level. Press the left arrow to move to a higher
menu level.
To select a menu choice, press the OK button.
Refer to the end of this chapter for more
information.
Power Button and LED (Blue/Red) To power
on the Media Hub, press the Power button.
To shut down the Media Hub, press and hold
the button until the Power LED starts flashing
(this may take more than three seconds). A
complete shutdown may take 10-15 seconds.
The Power LED flashes blue when the
Media Hub boots up, installs a disk, or shuts
down. It is solidly lit blue when the Media
Hub is ready for use. The LED flashes either
blue or red when there is an error. (Refer to
Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 51.)
NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut
down for a long period of time, Linksys
recommends that you disconnect the
power adapter from the Media Hub.
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Slot Insert
the SD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), extreme Digital
(xD), or Memory Stick (MS) card to access its
files.
CompactFlash (CF) Memory Card Slot Insert
the CF memory card to access its files.
USB The USB port connects to a USB storage
device.

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Front Panel of the Media Hub (NMH300
Series)
DISK 1 (Blue/Red) The DISK 1 LED serves two
purposes. The LED is solidly lit blue when Disk 1
is ready for use. The LED is not lit when no disk
is detected.
DISK 2 (Blue/Red) The DISK 2 LED serves two
purposes. The LED is solidly lit blue when Disk 2
is ready for use. The LED is not lit when no disk
is detected.
Back Up Button To initiate backup jobs
specified by the backup software on your
computer(s), press the back up button.
NOTE: The back up button only
supports Windows computers
installed with the backup software.
NOTE: Your computer(s) must be
powered on for the jobs to run.
Power Button and LED (Blue/Red) To power
on the Media Hub, press the Power button.
To shut down the Media Hub, press and hold
the button until the Power LED starts flashing
(this may take more than three seconds). A
complete shutdown may take 10-15 seconds.
The Power LED flashes blue when the
Media Hub boots up, installs a disk, or shuts
down. It is solidly lit blue when the Media
Hub is ready for use. The LED flashes either
blue or red when there is an error. (Refer to
Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 51.)
NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut
down for a long period of time, Linksys
recommends that you disconnect the
power adapter from the Media Hub.
USB The USB port connects to a USB storage
device.
Back Panel
Both series of the Media Hub share the same back panel.
Air Vent The air vent allows air to circulate and
cool the Media Hub.
WARNING: Do not block the air
vent on the back of the Media Hub;
otherwise, overheating can occur.

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Security Slot The security slot is where you
can attach a lock to protect the Media Hub from
theft.
USB The USB port connects to a USB storage
device.
Ethernet The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
port connects to an Ethernet network device,
such as a router or switch. The LED on the
left lights up green when there is a 100 Mbps
connection. It lights up orange when there is
a 1000 Mbps connection. It does not light up
when there is a 10 Mbps connection.
The amber LED on the right flashes when there
is network activity.
Reset To restore the factory default settings,
press and hold the Reset button for three
seconds. (User data on the hard disk(s) will not
be affected.)
Power ThePowerportconnects totheincluded
power adapter.
NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut
down for a long period of time, Linksys
recommends that you disconnect the
power adapter from the Media Hub.
Top Panel
Both series of the Media Hub share the same top panel.
The drive bay cover protects the drive bays. Disk 1, a SATA
hard disk, is pre-installed.
Button Push the button to open the drive
bay cover.
Install a Second Hard Disk
NOTE: If you plan to install a second disk
and mirror (RAID 1) these disks, then match
disk sizes for maximum disk use. For more
information about disk configuration options,
refer to Available Disk Configuration Actions,
page 45.
To install a second SATA hard disk, follow these
instructions:
1. To shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Power
button until the Power LED starts flashing.
2. Disconnect the power adapter from the Power port.
3. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the
Ethernet port.
4. To release the drive bay cover, push the button on the
top panel.
5. To remove the empty drive bay, push together its clips
and pull out the drive bay.
6. Make sure the screw holes of the hard disk line up with
the screw holes of the drive bay. Then insert the hard
disk into the drive bay.
7. Use the four included screws to secure the hard disk
in its bay.
8. With the hard disk’s label facing the right side of the
Media Hub, slide the disk into the empty slot.
9. Push down on the hard disk to make sure the
connectors are securely seated.
10. Lower the cover, and push it down to secure it.
11. Connect the Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet
port.
12. Connect the power adapter to the Power port.
Replace a Hard Disk
WARNING: The replacement hard disk must be
blank with no partitions; otherwise, the Media
Hub cannot use it. (If you want to install a hard
disk that was previously used in a Windows
computer, refer to Before You Begin, page 53.)

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To replace a hard disk, follow these instructions:
1. To shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Power
button until the Power LED starts flashing.
If this step does not shut down the Media Hub, then
proceed to step 2.
2. Disconnect the power adapter from the Power port.
3. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the
Ethernet port.
4. To release the drive bay cover, push the button on the
top panel.
5. To remove the hard disk you want to replace, push
together the clips of its drive bay, and then pull out
the drive bay.
6. Remove the hard disk from its drive bay.
7. To install the replacement hard disk, make sure the
screw holes of the hard disk line up with the screw
holes of the drive bay. Then insert the hard disk into
the drive bay.
8. Use the four included screws to secure the hard disk
in its bay.
9. With the hard disk’s label facing the right side of the
Media Hub, slide the drive bay back into its slot.
10. Push down on the hard disk to make sure the
connectors are securely seated.
11. Lower the cover, and push it down to secure it.
12. Connect the Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet
port.
13. Connect the power adapter to the Power port.

Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Overview
The Media Hub is designed to store your media content in
one location for convenient access. (There are additional
ways to use the Media Hub; refer to Chapter 3: Ways to
Use the Media Hub, page 14.)
The Media Hub offers three ways to help you copy files
to the Media Hub. This chapter describes how to use
the Media Importer, NTI Shadow (Windows only), and
the Copy-and-Paste feature. (FTP is another option for
copying files.)
You can copy media files from a computer or other
network device. You can also copy media files from a USB
storage device or memory card directly connected to the
Media Hub.
NOTE: Only the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400
Series) supports direct connection of memory
cards.
Media Importer
The Media Importer is the import tool that was
automatically installed by the Setup Wizard. 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.
Files using the following file formats and extensions are
imported:
•Music .mp3, .wma, .m4a, .aac, .lpcm, .ogg, .flac, .ac3,
.mpa, .aif
•Photos .jpg, .png
•Videos .mpg, .mpeg, .mp4, .avi, .wmv, .divx, .3gp, .asf,
.xvid, .m1v, .m4v, .mov
If the Media Importer is not installed on your computer,
run the Setup Wizard on the enclosed CD-ROM and click
Connect Computers.
Windows Media Importer
NOTE: For Mac-specific information, refer to
Mac Media Importer, page 6.
Access
To access the Media Importer, double-click the system
tray icon.
Importer System Tray Icon (Active)
Importer System Tray Icon (Offline or Disconnected)
If you do not see the icon, go to Start > All Programs >
Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys
Media Importer.
System Tray Icon Menu
Right-click the system tray icon to view the following
options:
Importer Icon Menu
Open Click this option to open the Media Importer.
Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to open the
Media Browser.
Media Importer Status Click this option to view the
status of the file transfers to the Media Hub.
Shutdown Linksys Media Importer Click this option to
exit the Media Importer.
About Linksys Media Importer Click this option to view
the version number of the Media Importer.
Main Menu
The main menu appears with the following options:
Media Importer Main Menu
Disconnect/Connect Click this option to connect or
disconnect the Media Hub from the Media Importer.

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Switch Media Hub Click this option to switch to a
different Media Hub.
Manage Media Importer Click this option to select the
folders you want to copy to the Media Hub.
Manage Media Importer
•Choose the folders that will be regularly searched
for media Select the appropriate folders.
•Only these types Select the file types that will be
copied.
The percentages and size of files by type (Photos/
Images, Music, and Video) are displayed.
To exit the Manage Media Importer screen, click Finish.
Media Importer Status Click this option to view the
status of the file transfers to the Media Hub.
Media Importer Status
•Import Status The number and size of files being
imported are displayed.
•Time Left The amount of time left for the import and
its speed are displayed.
•Current Transfers For each file, the % (percentage),
Folder, File name, Sent (size of imported data), and Size
(total size of file) are displayed.
•Files imported in this session For each file, the Time
Completed, Folder, File name, and Size are displayed.
To exit the Media Importer Status screen, click Close.
To exit the Media Importer, click the Xbutton in the upper
right corner.
Mac Media Importer
If the Setup Wizard located on the CD-ROM does not run
on your Mac, then download the Mac Setup Wizard from
www.linksysbycisco.com. Run the Mac Setup Wizard to
install the Mac Media Importer.
Access
To access the Media Importer, double-click the icon on the
menu bar in the upper right corner.
Importer System Tray Icon (Active)
Importer System Tray Icon (Offline or Disconnected)
If you do not see the icon, double-click the Macintosh
HD icon on your desktop. Go to Application > Media
Importer.
System Tray Icon Menu
Click the icon to view the following options:
Importer Icon Menu
Open Manager Media Importer Click this option to
open the Media Importer.
Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to open the
Media Browser.
Open Media Importer Status Click this option to view
the status of the file transfers to the Media Hub.
About Media Importer Click this option to view the
version number of the Media Importer.
Shutdown Media Importer Click this option to exit the
Media Importer.