Linksys NMH300 - Media Hub Home Entertainment... User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Media Hub
Home Entertainment Storage
NMH300

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Table of Contents
Overview..........................................................2
WindowsInstallation ..............................................2
MacInstallation ..................................................12
SetupofAdditionalComputers ...................................22
Tools.............................................................22

Media Hub
Overview
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Overview
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.

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24. Plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
Click Next.
25. Please wait while the Media Hub
boots up. After the Power LED
stops flashing, click Next.
26. The Setup Wizard searches for
the Media Hub. After the Setup
Wizard detects the Media Hub,
click Next.
27. 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.