HP MediaSmart Server - User Guide

HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide
Network Requirements
Requirement Recommended
Home computers One or more computers running a supported
operating system with a wired or wireless network
connection. For a list of supported operating
systems, see Supported Operating Systems.
The first installation must be on a Windows
computer. Subsequent installations can be on a
Windows or Mac computer.
Internet connection Broadband connection, such as DSL or cable,
required for remote access functionality.
Internet browser An Internet browser is required to run the HP
MediaSmart Server software. Choose one from the
following options.
• Download Internet Explorer from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads.
• Download Firefox from
http://www.firefoxdownload.com/.
• Download Safari from
http://www.apple.com/safari/download/.
Router An external Internet broadband router with 100
Mbps (or faster) Ethernet connection to the server
for remote access functionality and wired or
wireless connections to the computers on the
network.
Additionally, your router must have DHCP enabled
to provide an automatic IP address to the server.
Supported Operating Systems
The following operating systems are supported to work with the HP MediaSmart Server.
Supported Operating Systems
Operating System Automatic Backup
of Computers
Running...
File Sharing for
Computers
Running...
Remote Access to
Computers
Running...
Linux X
Mac OS X 10.5 or later X X
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