HP EX475 MediaSmart Server - Manual (Page 15)

Installing 1-5
Connecting the server
How you connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network depends on the
network configuration.
Figure 1: Connecting the HP MediaSmart Server to the network
This example shows a broadband router connecting the following:
• HP MediaSmart Server
• Desktop computer
• Laptop with a wireless adapter
• TV connected to a network-enabled media streaming device, such as an
Xbox 360
• Remote users connecting to the HP MediaSmart Server and home network
through an Internet browser
The server requires a DHCP -enabled router to get its IP address . By default,
most routers include a DHCP server. For more information, check your router
documentation.
Caution: If you have wireless functionality on your network, be sure to
enable your router’s security settings, such as WPA or WEP , to protect your
network. See the documentation that came with your router.