User manual

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About This Document
If an administrator has previous knowledge of networking, please follow the Quick Start Guide.
If an administrator is new to networking and has no previous knowledge of the subject, please follow
the step-by-step procedures for configuring, installing, and accessing your BlueNet video server
(NVS).
Please follow the entire walk-through without skipping any steps. The walk-through was designed to
teach the typical inexperienced home user how to configure their NVS using the simplest techniques
and terminology. Some of these techniques may actually be considered inaccurate, but should
suit the needs of most home users. Consult the FAQ and Appendices for further information when
required.
If after following the walk-through and exhausting all literature, please contact our Support Center for
technical support.
Trademark Acknowledgements
Ethernet, Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the respective
holders.
Notes Before Starting
1. This product is only compatible with current variants of the Microsoft Windows OS, other operating
systems will require Java-based tools for development that may be available with future releases.
2. This product operates with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer only. Compatibility issues with other
browsers may be available in future releases.
3. You must have ActiveX controls enabled on your browser, found in the Options menu.
4. Some pop-up blockers may block legitimate configuration screens, please disable these blockers
when configuring the BlueNet video server.
5. Some hardware manufacturers include a cable/DSL modem, router/firewall, and Ethernet switch in
one device.
6. If you have no available ports on your router (with integrated switch) you can purchase a 10/100
Ethernet switch to “expand” your Local Area Network.
7. The crossover cable is not wired as a typical straight-through network cable. This cable (or any
crossover) should be used for initial setup of the BlueNet video server via a PC/laptop.
8. Please temporarily disconnect any proxy servers associated with Internet Explorer while
configuring the BlueNet Video Server.