HP EX475 MediaSmart Server - Manual (Page 11)

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Installing
In this chapter you’ll connect the HP MediaSmart Server to you home network
and install the software on your first home computer.
What’s in this chapter
»
Overview of the HP MediaSmart Server Setup
» Before Starting
» Connecting the server
» Turning on the HP MediaSmart Server
» Checking the Server Lights
» Updating Your Firewall’s Trusted Program List
» Installing the Software on the First Computer
» Congratulations! You are ready to start using your server
Overview of the HP MediaSmart Server Setup
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 on page 1-5 .
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 on page 1-7 .
3 Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on one computer.
For additional information, see
Installing the Software on the First
Computer on page 1-8 .
4 Follow the Setup Assistant in the Windows Home Server Console.