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...Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to while using the product. Resource Website Linksys Linksys International Glossary www.linksysbycisco.com www.linksysbycisco.com/international www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security ... their respective owners. If you use of the web address. All other countries. All rights reserved. Media Hub About This Guide i Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are listed without http:// in front of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco...
...Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to while using the product. Resource Website Linksys Linksys International Glossary www.linksysbycisco.com www.linksysbycisco.com/international www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security ... their respective owners. If you use of the web address. All other countries. All rights reserved. Media Hub About This Guide i Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are listed without http:// in front of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Access the Configuration Utility 41 Overview 42 System 42 Disk 45 Backup 47 Services 47 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51 Appendix B: Specifications 55 Model NMH300 - 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 ... and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 60 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 64 Cisco Products 64 Software Licenses 64 Media Hub iii Media Hub 55 Model NMH405 - Media Hub 55 Model NMH305 - Media Hub with LCD 55 Model NMH410 -
...Access the Configuration Utility 41 Overview 42 System 42 Disk 45 Backup 47 Services 47 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51 Appendix B: Specifications 55 Model NMH300 - 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 ... and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 60 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 64 Cisco Products 64 Software Licenses 64 Media Hub iii Media Hub 55 Model NMH405 - Media Hub 55 Model NMH305 - Media Hub with LCD 55 Model NMH410 -
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... of time, Linksys recommends that you for the NMH400 and NMH300 Series. Use it to a lower menu level. Refer to add more information. Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 51.) NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut down . LCD Screen When the Media Hub is powered on the Media Hub, press the Power... The back panel and top panel features are the same for more storage space. Press the left arrow to move to initiate backup jobs, display status information, configure LCD screen settings, or power off the Media Hub. Power Button and LED (Blue/Red) To power on , the...
... of time, Linksys recommends that you for the NMH400 and NMH300 Series. Use it to a lower menu level. Refer to add more information. Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 51.) NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut down . LCD Screen When the Media Hub is powered on the Media Hub, press the Power... The back panel and top panel features are the same for more storage space. Press the left arrow to move to initiate backup jobs, display status information, configure LCD screen settings, or power off the Media Hub. Power Button and LED (Blue/Red) To power on , the...
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... The air vent allows air to a USB storage device. Back Up Button To initiate backup jobs specified by the backup software on the Media Hub, press the Power button. It is solidly lit blue when the Media Hub is detected. Back Panel Both series of the Media Hub; DISK 2 (Blue/Red) The DISK 2... the Media Hub (NMH300 Series) DISK 1 (Blue/Red) The DISK 1 LED serves two purposes. otherwise, overheating can occur. 2 The LED is not lit when no disk is ready for use . The LED flashes either blue or red when there is ready for use . Chapter 1 Front Panel of time, Linksys recommends ...
... The air vent allows air to a USB storage device. Back Up Button To initiate backup jobs specified by the backup software on the Media Hub, press the Power button. It is solidly lit blue when the Media Hub is detected. Back Panel Both series of the Media Hub; DISK 2 (Blue/Red) The DISK 2... the Media Hub (NMH300 Series) DISK 1 (Blue/Red) The DISK 1 LED serves two purposes. otherwise, overheating can occur. 2 The LED is not lit when no disk is ready for use . The LED flashes either blue or red when there is ready for use . Chapter 1 Front Panel of time, Linksys recommends ...
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... Ethernet port connects to a USB storage device. Top Panel Both series of the Media Hub, slide the disk into the drive bay. 7. To remove the empty drive bay, push together its bay. 8. With the hard disk's label facing the right side of the Media Hub share the same top panel. Chapter... use . It lights up green when there is a 100 Mbps connection. NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Reset button for a long period of time, Linksys recommends that was previously used in its clips and pull out the drive bay. 6. Product Overview ...
... Ethernet port connects to a USB storage device. Top Panel Both series of the Media Hub, slide the disk into the drive bay. 7. To remove the empty drive bay, push together its bay. 8. With the hard disk's label facing the right side of the Media Hub share the same top panel. Chapter... use . It lights up green when there is a 100 Mbps connection. NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Reset button for a long period of time, Linksys recommends that was previously used in its clips and pull out the drive bay. 6. Product Overview ...
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... bay. 6. Product Overview 10. Connect the power adapter to replace, push together the clips of its slot. If this step does not shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Power button until the Power LED starts flashing. To remove the hard disk you want to the Power port. Use the... proceed to make sure the screw holes of the hard disk line up with the screw holes of the Media Hub, slide the drive bay back into the drive bay. 8. Media Hub 4 Remove the hard disk from the Ethernet port. 4. Disconnect the power adapter from the Power port. 3. With the hard disk's label facing...
... bay. 6. Product Overview 10. Connect the power adapter to replace, push together the clips of its slot. If this step does not shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Power button until the Power LED starts flashing. To remove the hard disk you want to the Power port. Use the... proceed to make sure the screw holes of the hard disk line up with the screw holes of the Media Hub, slide the drive bay back into the drive bay. 8. Media Hub 4 Remove the hard disk from the Ethernet port. 4. Disconnect the power adapter from the Power port. 3. With the hard disk's label facing...
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... Programs > Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys Media Importer. NOTE: Only the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Series) supports direct connection of the file transfers to view the status of memory cards. Access To access the Media Importer, double-click the system tray icon. Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to the Media Hub. Media Hub Getting Started Windows Media Importer NOTE: For...
... Programs > Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys Media Importer. NOTE: Only the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Series) supports direct connection of the file transfers to view the status of memory cards. Access To access the Media Importer, double-click the system tray icon. Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to the Media Hub. Media Hub Getting Started Windows Media Importer NOTE: For...
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...Click this option to view the status of files by type (Photos/ Images, Music, and Video) are displayed. Manage Media Importer Click this option to the Media Hub. Media Importer Status •• Import Status The number and size of files being imported are displayed. •• Time Left... the menu bar in the upper right corner. Go to the Media Hub. The percentages and size of the file transfers to connect or disconnect the Media Hub from www.linksysbycisco.com. Importer System Tray Icon (Active) Media Hub Importer System Tray Icon (Offline or Disconnected) If you want to...
...Click this option to view the status of files by type (Photos/ Images, Music, and Video) are displayed. Manage Media Importer Click this option to the Media Hub. Media Importer Status •• Import Status The number and size of files being imported are displayed. •• Time Left... the menu bar in the upper right corner. Go to the Media Hub. The percentages and size of the file transfers to connect or disconnect the Media Hub from www.linksysbycisco.com. Importer System Tray Icon (Active) Media Hub Importer System Tray Icon (Offline or Disconnected) If you want to...
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..., Photos/Images, and Video) are displayed. Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to switch to the Media Hub. Shutdown Media Importer Click this option to view the status of the file transfers to a different Media Hub. Use it to automatically copy your documents to open the Media Browser. Media Hub Manage Media Importer Getting Started •• (Folders) Select...
..., Photos/Images, and Video) are displayed. Go to Media Hub Online Click this option to switch to the Media Hub. Shutdown Media Importer Click this option to view the status of the file transfers to a different Media Hub. Use it to automatically copy your documents to open the Media Browser. Media Hub Manage Media Importer Getting Started •• (Folders) Select...
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...the \backup\\Documents folder on your files. NOTE: For more information, refer to start a backup job. Double-click the icon to the Media Hub. Main Menu The main menu appears. Getting Started Default Backup Job The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up additional folders... folder. (This folder is named "Users" in Windows Vista or "Documents and Settings" in this option to Create Backup Job, page 31. Media Hub 8 Delete Click this option to disable a backup job. About NTI Shadow Click this option to create a backup job. Disable Click this option...
...the \backup\\Documents folder on your files. NOTE: For more information, refer to start a backup job. Double-click the icon to the Media Hub. Main Menu The main menu appears. Getting Started Default Backup Job The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up additional folders... folder. (This folder is named "Users" in Windows Vista or "Documents and Settings" in this option to Create Backup Job, page 31. Media Hub 8 Delete Click this option to disable a backup job. About NTI Shadow Click this option to create a backup job. Disable Click this option...
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...Status, page 22. Select Map Network Drive. 4. IP Address (For Advanced Users) 1. Refer to access the media folder of the Media Hub. Chapter 2 Instructions to Copy Media Files to the Media Hub Follow these instructions: 1. do not copy music, photo, and video files at one time. To open Windows...not see a drive letter for more information. During the Setup Wizard, you copy to System, page 32). Then press Enter. For the Media Hub (NMH300 Series), look up its IP address through the router's browser-based utility. You can also right‑click Start and click Explore.) 2....
...Status, page 22. Select Map Network Drive. 4. IP Address (For Advanced Users) 1. Refer to access the media folder of the Media Hub. Chapter 2 Instructions to Copy Media Files to the Media Hub Follow these instructions: 1. do not copy music, photo, and video files at one time. To open Windows...not see a drive letter for more information. During the Setup Wizard, you copy to System, page 32). Then press Enter. For the Media Hub (NMH300 Series), look up its IP address through the router's browser-based utility. You can also right‑click Start and click Explore.) 2....
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..., go to access its files. Select Map Network Drive. 4. Getting Started Device Folder If you accessed the Media Hub through the Media Hub. Media Hub Accessed Through Friendly Name USB Storage Device Accessed Through Friendly Name If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. (You can map any folder...
..., go to access its files. Select Map Network Drive. 4. Getting Started Device Folder If you accessed the Media Hub through the Media Hub. Media Hub Accessed Through Friendly Name USB Storage Device Accessed Through Friendly Name If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. (You can map any folder...
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...data is displayed. File transfer speeds will vary, depending on file transfer speeds and the number and size of the Media Hub. 3. NOTE: If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to access its device name is organized by the date of the User Guide....as a separate drive. Data Backed Up from USB Storage Device NOTE: You can also visit www.linksysbycisco.com/support, and select the Media Hub. 11 Media Hub Copy Music Files to Media Hub The music files are copied to Edit > Paste. Go to the media\music folder; Refer to access the backup folder. ...
...data is displayed. File transfer speeds will vary, depending on file transfer speeds and the number and size of the Media Hub. 3. NOTE: If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to access its device name is organized by the date of the User Guide....as a separate drive. Data Backed Up from USB Storage Device NOTE: You can also visit www.linksysbycisco.com/support, and select the Media Hub. 11 Media Hub Copy Music Files to Media Hub The music files are copied to Edit > Paste. Go to the media\music folder; Refer to access the backup folder. ...
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... data is organized by the date of Media Hub Accessed Through Friendly Name Device Folder If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to the Media Hub, you created a Friendly Name or device name for the Media Hub. Media Folder of the data backup. Media Hub Data Backed Up from USB Storage Device 12 Double-click the name...
... data is organized by the date of Media Hub Accessed Through Friendly Name Device Folder If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to the Media Hub, you created a Friendly Name or device name for the Media Hub. Media Folder of the data backup. Media Hub Data Backed Up from USB Storage Device 12 Double-click the name...
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... have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to Edit > Copy. Copy Music Files to Media Hub The music files are copied to Edit > Paste. Open the media\music folder of wireless. Go to the media\music folder; WEB: For more information about the Media Hub, refer to the media\music folder of the Media Hub. You can also...
... have a USB storage device or memory card directly connected to Edit > Copy. Copy Music Files to Media Hub The music files are copied to Edit > Paste. Open the media\music folder of wireless. Go to the media\music folder; WEB: For more information about the Media Hub, refer to the media\music folder of the Media Hub. You can also...
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...add, copy, move, or delete files. Use the File Browser to music on your home entertainment sound system View pictures on any computer Digital Media Adapter Diagram Showing the Media Hub ††A period of Remote Access is included from date of activation. Remotely access your...and conditions applicable to manage the files of the Media Hub. Chapter 3 Ways to Use the Media Hub Chapter 3: Ways to Use the Media Hub Overview This chapter describes how you can use the Media Hub: •• centralized storage •• digital media sharing •• on-demand backups •...
...add, copy, move, or delete files. Use the File Browser to music on your home entertainment sound system View pictures on any computer Digital Media Adapter Diagram Showing the Media Hub ††A period of Remote Access is included from date of activation. Remotely access your...and conditions applicable to manage the files of the Media Hub. Chapter 3 Ways to Use the Media Hub Chapter 3: Ways to Use the Media Hub Overview This chapter describes how you can use the Media Hub: •• centralized storage •• digital media sharing •• on-demand backups •...
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... the option of the Media Hub support USB storage devices. Refer to Copy-and-Paste, page 8. All folders and files on these devices are available while the USB storage devices are inserted into the Media Hub. Refer to Copy-and-Paste, page 8. Media Hub Ways to bring the ... memory cards are connected to access your home entertainment: •• Play music •• View photos •• Watch videos •• Manage media files The Media Browser also lets you have copied media files to the Media Hub, use the Media Hub as a gaming console with LCD (NMH400...
... the option of the Media Hub support USB storage devices. Refer to Copy-and-Paste, page 8. All folders and files on these devices are available while the USB storage devices are inserted into the Media Hub. Refer to Copy-and-Paste, page 8. Media Hub Ways to bring the ... memory cards are connected to access your home entertainment: •• Play music •• View photos •• Watch videos •• Manage media files The Media Browser also lets you have copied media files to the Media Hub, use the Media Hub as a gaming console with LCD (NMH400...
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...family reunion. Download Videos Remotely You want to the media content of the Media Hub and is set up through a browser plug-in size to send to your home e-mail address, so you decide to upload them to your Media Hub. Enter the administrative or Guest Password. (The administrative...and play is already taken, then try an alternate name for your Media Hub. •• For remote access, open the web browser. 2. The pictures are stored on your home connection and remote connection. On the Media Browser screen, click File Browser. Chapter 3 3. Video playback support...
...family reunion. Download Videos Remotely You want to the media content of the Media Hub and is set up through a browser plug-in size to send to your home e-mail address, so you decide to upload them to your Media Hub. Enter the administrative or Guest Password. (The administrative...and play is already taken, then try an alternate name for your Media Hub. •• For remote access, open the web browser. 2. The pictures are stored on your home connection and remote connection. On the Media Browser screen, click File Browser. Chapter 3 3. Video playback support...
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...the backup software you installed during the Setup Wizard. Media Hub Ways to initiate backup jobs; USB Storage Devices Both models of the Media Hub support direct connection of the Media Hub; You can also use the LCD menu to Use the Media Hub (The default backup job also enables the "On Demand...\\Documents folder on ‑demand backup feature of USB storage devices. Automatic Backup of memory cards. The backup files are organized by the Setup Wizard; for the jobs to initiate backup jobs. For the Media Hub (NMH300 Series), you can press the back up additional folders on...
...the backup software you installed during the Setup Wizard. Media Hub Ways to initiate backup jobs; USB Storage Devices Both models of the Media Hub support direct connection of the Media Hub; You can also use the LCD menu to Use the Media Hub (The default backup job also enables the "On Demand...\\Documents folder on ‑demand backup feature of USB storage devices. Automatic Backup of memory cards. The backup files are organized by the Setup Wizard; for the jobs to initiate backup jobs. For the Media Hub (NMH300 Series), you can press the back up additional folders on...