Network Requirements
To successfully use the HP MediaSmart Server, your network must meet the
following requirements:
Table 1: Network Requirements
Requirement
Server connection
Home computers
Internet connection
Router
Supported operating systems
The following operating systems are supported to work with the HP
MediaSmart Server:
Table 2: Supported operating systems
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home N (European Union
only)
Installing
a
Recommended
100
Mbps
to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit
Ethernet) wired connection
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 on page
Broadband connection, such as DSL or
cable, required for remote access
functionality.
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
enabled to provide an automatic
address
to the server.
b
Windows XP
Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2
(SP2)
Windows XP Professional with SP2
1-3.
DHCP
IP
1-3