HP MediaSmart Server - User Guide

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TZO domains names allow easy remote access, even if your broadband ISP blocks port 80.
Blocking port 80 prevents a Web browser from reaching the server.
 With the TZO.COM Custom Domain Name option, you can create a domain name with
any name that is not already registered.
See additional information on domain names below.
6. Once the wizard is complete, customize Web site settings as desired.
7. Click OK.
About HP Personal Domain Name by TZO.COM
HP Personal domain name is free for the first year. After the first year, there is a charge.
An HP personal domain name has two parts:
 Personalized name—enter a name of your choice. TZO.COM will check your choice against
existing names. If the name you picked already exists, TZO provides a list of alternatives.
 Second part of the name—choose from an assortment of domain names such as
hphomeserver.com or hpshare.net.
Each part is combined so the Domain Name looks like MyFamily.hphomeserver.com.
About TZO.COM Custom Domain Names
With this option, you can create a domain name with any name you want, like MyName.com, as
long as that name is not already registered.
A domain name has several components:
 Top-level or first-level domain names—all domain names end in a small list of generic names,
such as .com or .net, or in a country code, such as .es or .fr.
 Second-level domain names—the part or parts of the domain name located to the left of the top-
level domain name. For example, “MyName” in MyName.com.
About Windows Live Personalized Domain Name
Microsoft also offers a service to get a personalized domain name for your server.
What Value does TZO Domain Names Provide Beyond the
Microsoft Live Option
• Some broadband ISPs block Port 80 which is required for easy remote access. The TZO service
allows you to obtain easy remote access even if Port 80 is blocked.
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