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Page 2: About This Guide
Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security Copyright and Trademarks © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Front Panel of the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Series) ....1 Front Panel of the Media Hub (NMH300 Series) ......2 Back Panel . - Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 7: Advanced Configuration How to Access the Configuration Utility .......41 Overview .
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Press the right arrow to move to a lower menu level. Press the left arrow to move to a higher Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Media Hub. menu level. One Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk is pre-installed (except for the NMH300 model), and a second SATA hard drive bay is To select a menu choice, press the OK button. -
Page 6: Front Panel Of The Media Hub (Nmh300 Series)
Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 51.) NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut down for a long period of time, Linksys recommends that you disconnect the power adapter from the Media Hub. The USB port connects to a USB storage device. -
Page 7: Top Panel
NOTE: If the Media Hub must be shut the screw holes of the drive bay. Then insert the hard down for a long period of time, Linksys disk into the drive bay. recommends that you disconnect the 7. Use the four included screws to secure the hard disk power adapter from the Media Hub. - Page 8 Product Overview Chapter 1 To replace a hard disk, follow these instructions: 10. Push down on the hard disk to make sure the connectors are securely seated. 1. To shut down the Media Hub, press and hold the Power button until the Power LED starts flashing. If this step does not shut down the Media Hub, then proceed to step 2.
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Getting Started
If you do not see the icon, go to Start > All Programs > NOTE: Only the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Cisco Media Hub > Linksys Media Importer > Linksys Series) supports direct connection of memory Media Importer. cards. - Page 10 Getting Started Chapter 2 Main Menu Media Importer Status Click this option to view the status of the file transfers to the Media Hub. The main menu appears with the following options: Media Importer Main Menu Disconnect/Connect Click this option to connect or disconnect the Media Hub from the Media Importer.
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Page 11: Nti Shadow (Windows Only)
Getting Started Chapter 2 System Tray Icon Menu (Folders) Select the folders that will be regularly • searched for media. Click the icon to view the following options: • Only these Select the file types that will be copied. The percentages and size of files by type (Music, Photos/Images, and Video) are displayed. -
Page 12: Copy-And-Paste
Getting Started Chapter 2 Default Backup Job After you have accessed NTI Shadow for the first time, the system tray icon appears. Double-click the icon to access The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs NTI Shadow. up specific files in the Documents folder. (This folder is named “Users”... - Page 13 Getting Started Chapter 2 Instructions to Copy Media Files to the Media Hub Windows Vista Right-click Start. Click Computer, and then click the drive Follow these guidelines: letter to access the media folder of the Media Hub. Copy files of a single file type together at one time. •...
- Page 14 Getting Started Chapter 2 File Directory Device Folder Open the folders of the Media Hub. Use Windows Explorer If you have a USB storage device or memory card directly to add, copy, move, or delete files. connected to the Media Hub, you can access it through the Media Hub.
- Page 15 Getting Started Chapter 2 Import Folder Use similar instructions to copy the other types of files, photo or video. The media\import folder stores the data imported 1. In Windows Explorer, select the music files on your from USB storage devices or memory cards. The data is computer or other network device.
- Page 16 Getting Started Chapter 2 Mac Access 1. To open the Finder, double-click the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop. 2. During the Setup Wizard, you created a Friendly Name or device name for the Media Hub. In the Shared section, the Media Hub is listed Friendly Name.
- Page 17 Getting Started Chapter 2 Example Showing How to Copy Media Files to the Media Hub The following example describes the instructions to copy music files to the media\music folder of the Media Hub. Use similar instructions to copy the other types of files, photo or video.
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Page 18: Chapter 3: Ways To Use The Media Hub
Ways to Use the Media Hub Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Ways to Use the Local Access Media Hub Media files are typically stored on different computers and other network devices throughout the house. You can copy all of the media files to the Media Hub, so your media Overview content is stored in one location for convenient access. -
Page 19: Digital Media Sharing
Ways to Use the Media Hub Chapter 3 Digital Media Sharing UPnP AV Media Server If you have UPnP AV-enabled (or DLNA-certified) devices The Media Hub automatically indexes the digital media in your home, then you can use the Media Hub as a media files it stores, so you can use a web browser to access them server. - Page 20 Ways to Use the Media Hub Chapter 3 3. Enter the remote device name of your Media Hub, and NOTE: The Media Hub plays video content then click Go. through a browser plug-in. Download and 4. Enter the administrative or Guest Password. (The install your favorite media player to enable administrative Password allows full access to the Media video playback within the Media Browser.
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Page 21: On-Demand Backups
Ways to Use the Media Hub Chapter 3 On-Demand Backups (The default backup job also enables the “On Demand” option.) Computers (Windows only) Default Backup Job NTI Shadow is the backup software you installed during The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs the Setup Wizard. -
Page 22: Chapter 4: Use Of The Media Browser
Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Use of the NOTE: For the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Series), look up its IP address through Media Browser the LCD menu. Refer to Status, page 34. For the Media Hub (NMH300 Series), look up its This chapter describes the Media Browser, which is used IP address through the router’s browser-based to access your music, photos, and videos. - Page 23 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 To add a song to the playlist, select it. Then click the Add NOTE: The Media Hub does not support the to Playlist button use of apostrophes in file, folder, or device names. Please remove any apostrophes from To play a song, select it.
- Page 24 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Recent Videos NOTE: If you need to remove a USB storage device that is connected to the Media Hub, The files with the most recent file dates are displayed. To use the Eject option on the Devices screen play a video, select it.
- Page 25 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Eject The Eject option readies the Media Hub for safe Size The size of the file is displayed. removal of the selected device. Before you physically Info Descriptive information is displayed. remove the device, click this option. (Using the Eject The initial search automatically includes music, photo, option is strongly recommended for proper removal of and video files.
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Page 26: Music
Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Music Timer The timer shows the duration of the song • played and the duration of the rest of the song. After you click the Music option, the Music screen appears. • Volume To mute the sound, click the speaker icon. - Page 27 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Album The name of the album is displayed. Artist Name The name of the artist is displayed. Genre The genre of the song is displayed. For more information about an album, double-click its thumbnail or name (list view).
- Page 28 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Add to Playlist To add a song to the playlist, click the Play in External Application To play the music using Add to Playlist button. an external player, click the Play in External Application button.
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Page 29: Photos
Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Photos A new screen opens. The name of the photo is displayed. Options are listed at the bottom of the screen. After you click the Photos option, the Photos screen • Previous Click the Previous (left arrow) button to appears. - Page 30 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Album Close-Up If the options disappear, click anywhere on the screen to make the options reappear. The photos are in alphabetical order. To return to the Media Browser screen at any time, click Thumbnail View the Home icon.
- Page 31 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Thumbnail View View Photo To view the photo, click the View Photo button. Each photo displays its date, name, and album name. Play To begin a slideshow, click the Play button. View Photo To view the photo, click the View Photo Date The date when the photo was last saved is displayed.
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Page 32: Videos
Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Size The size of the file is displayed. Slidebar Use the video slider to move forward or • backward in the video. Dimension The dimensions in width by height (in pixels) are displayed. •... -
Page 33: File Browser
Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Video The name of the video is displayed. The location of the video is displayed. Type The type of video is displayed. File Browser Date The date when the video was last saved is Use the File Browser option to access the Media Hub’s displayed. - Page 34 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 NOTE: If you need to remove a USB storage NOTE: When you copy files, there is a maximum device that is connected to the Media Hub, size of 2 GB for each individual file, and there is a use the Eject option on the Devices screen maximum size of 3 GB for multiple files (copied before...
- Page 35 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 Delete Folder Select a folder, and then click this option. On the Delete screen, click Yes to delete the folder. Delete Folder NOTE: When you delete a folder, there is a maximum size of 70 GB. Windows Explorer, the Finder, or FTP should be used to delete larger folders.
- Page 36 Use of the Media Browser Chapter 4 The upload list displays File name, File Type, and File Size for all files. • Upload To upload files to the Media Hub, click this option. Upload to Media Hub Page Options To display a different page of files, use one of the following options: First Page Click this option to display the first page...
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Page 37: Chapter 5: Use Of The Lcd Menu
Use of the LCD Menu Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Use of the While the Media Hub is booting up, press the OK • button to boot backup firmware from the hard drive. LCD Menu • To display the main menu, press the OK button. How to Access the LCD Menu This chapter describes functions of the LCD menu, which is only featured on the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400... -
Page 38: Status
Use of the LCD Menu Chapter 5 PC Backup Select this option to initiate backup jobs specified by the backup software on your computer. (Your computer must be powered on for the jobs to run.) NOTE: The PC Backup option only supports Windows computers installed with the backup software. -
Page 39: Settings
Use of the LCD Menu Chapter 5 Usage Select this option to view the percentages of the Screensaver Select this option to configure the wait time Media Hub used by Music, Photos, Videos, and Other before the screensaver activates. media. Screensaver Usage Never... -
Page 40: Power Off
Use of the LCD Menu Chapter 5 Firmware Select this option to view the version numbers of the current and latest firmware. You can also upgrade the firmware of the Media Hub. New Device Alert On the Alert screen, click Yes to copy media files of the new device to the Media Hub, or click No to cancel. -
Page 41: Chapter 6: Windows File Backup (Windows Only)
File Backup Chapter 6 Chapter 6: Windows File Backup (Windows only) Overview This chapter describes how to back up files to the Media Hub. NTI Shadow is the backup software you installed during the Setup Wizard. You can initiate on-demand backup jobs or set up automatic backup jobs to automatically copy your documents to the Media Hub for safekeeping. - Page 42 File Backup Chapter 6 2. Click Browse to select the Media Hub. Save your folder/file changes every Select this • option to start a backup job according to the schedule you specify. Select On Demand if you want to start the backup job using the Backup feature on the Media Hub (refer to On-Demand Backup, page 40 for more information).
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Page 43: Backup Jobs
File Backup Chapter 6 Modify Backup Job 6. Review the settings. To change the settings, click Back. Backup jobs are listed in this section. If the settings are correct, click Finish to save the backup job. Default Backup Job The Setup Wizard creates a default backup job that backs up specific files in the Documents folder. - Page 44 File Backup Chapter 6 On-Demand Backup 4. After the Media Hub sends the backup message to your computer, click OK to return to the Backup menu. There are three ways to initiate a backup job using the Media Hub: LCD menu (Media Hub with LCD, NMH400 Series) •...
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Page 45: Chapter 7: Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration Chapter 7 Chapter 7: NOTE: The Friendly Name is the name you created during the Setup Wizard. If you did Advanced Configuration not create a Friendly Name, use the default; enter http://mediahub (Windows) http://mediahub.local (Mac). NOTE: When first installing the Media Hub, you should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. -
Page 46: Overview
Advanced Configuration Chapter 7 Disk The Overview screen appears. The amounts of used, available, and total disk space are displayed. View Details Click this option to view more information. Refer to Disk, page 45. Services The Media Hub supports Remote Access, Windows File Sharing, Media Server, iTunes Server, and FTP Server. - Page 47 Advanced Configuration Chapter 7 Up Time The number of minutes the Media Hub has been Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the Media • running is displayed. Hub. Media Hub Name The name of the Media Hub is • Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway.
- Page 48 Advanced Configuration Chapter 7 Click Submit to save your change, or click Cancel to cancel your change. System Date The current date and time of the Media Hub are displayed. Time Zone The current time zone of the Media Hub is displayed.
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Page 49: Disk
Increase Protection: RAID 1 helps protect data. Increase Storage: Linear 2 increases the amount of available storage. Linksys recommends Increase Protection: RAID 1 for most users. (To install a second hard disk, refer to Install a Second Hard Disk, page 3.) - Page 50 If the Media Hub has two disks, Linksys recommends approximately 15 minutes and then automatically that you remove one of the disks before continuing. reboot. Existing data on the Media Hub will be lost; Linksys • Do not manually reboot or power off the Media Hub •...
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Page 51: Backup
Backup displayed. Backup Click Backup to initiate backup jobs specified by the backup software on your computer(s). NOTE: Linksys offers Remote Access service † through www.ciscomediahub.com. NOTE: Your computer(s) must be powered on Configure Click this option to configure this feature. - Page 52 Advanced Configuration Chapter 7 If the name is already taken, you will be prompted to 4. To administrator, enter enter a different name. the Password. Then click Submit. To log in as a guest, click Guest login and proceed to NOTE: You can change the Remote Device step 5.
- Page 53 Windows Media Player (WMP); however, it is not recommended. Instead, Linksys recommends that you The new shared folder is listed. To change the settings copy media files on your computers to the Media Hub;...
- Page 54 Advanced Configuration Chapter 7 iTunes Server WEB: For more information about the Media Hub, refer to the rest of the User Guide. You can To support access by an iTunes library of music files, the also visit www.linksysbycisco.com/support, Media Hub offers an iTunes feature. (The Media Hub and select the Media Hub.
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Page 55: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: 4. Windows: In the Address field, enter one of the following: Troubleshooting http://<Friendly_Name>(example: http://mediahub) http://<xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx> (example: http://192.168.1.101) You cannot play one of your videos through the Media Press Enter. Browser of the Media Hub. The Media Hub plays video content through a browser Mac: In your web browser, enter one of the following: plug-in. - Page 56 Install a Second Hard Disk, The Media Hub is using Increase Space: Linear 2 mode. page 3 for instructions. One of the hard disks has failed. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure. Media Hub...
- Page 57 (Refer to Chapter 7: Advanced Configuration, page 41.) 12. On the Media Browser screen, click Configuration. NOTE: Linksys does not support data recovery after hard disk failure. 13. Enter your password, and then click Submit. 14. Click the Disk tab. Before You Begin 15.
- Page 58 For more information, refer to Create Backup Job, page 37. NOTE: The backup options of the Media Hub only support Windows computers installed with the backup software. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com Media Hub...
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Page 59: Appendix B: Specifications
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Security Features Password for System Administration, FTP, and Specifications Remote Access Hard Disk Included One 500 GB SATA Environmental Model NMH300 - Media Hub Dimensions 7.80" x 4.37" x 6.61" Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, (198 x 111 x 168 mm) IEEE 802.3ab Weight... -
Page 60: Model Nmh410 - Media Hub With Lcd
Specifications Appendix B Operating Humidity 10 to 90%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95%, Noncondensing Model NMH410 - Media Hub with LCD Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Ports One Power, One Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000), Two USB 2.0 Memory Cards Supported CompactFlash, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, miniSD™, SD™,... -
Page 61: Appendix C: Warranty Information
Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’ entire liability under TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE this limited warranty will be for Linksys, at its option, to LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS (a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts,... - Page 62 The telephone number for Linksys Technical Support in your area can be found by clicking the “Contact Us” link on the home page of www.linksysbycisco.com. Have your product serial number and proof of purchase on hand when calling.
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Page 63: Appendix D: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Appendix D Appendix D: WARNING: Primary Lithium Coin Battery - California USE Only Regulatory Information This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells sold or FCC Statement distributed ONLY in California, USA “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 64: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)
úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví. - Page 65 Regulatory Information Appendix D Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol sur lequel est apposé...
- Page 66 Regulatory Information Appendix D Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
- Page 67 Regulatory Information Appendix D Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para Slovenščina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke clientes da União Europeia v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento Evropska direktiva 2002/96/ES prepoveduje odlaganje opreme s que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem tem simbolom –...
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Page 68: Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement
Software End User License Agreement Appendix E Appendix E: Software End THE RETURN PROCESS AND POLICIES OF THE PARTY FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED SUCH PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE. User License Agreement IN THE EVENT THAT YOU HAVE ELECTED TO OBTAIN A SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE, AS INDICATED IN YOUR ORDER, YOU ADDITIONALLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE “TERMS Cisco Products... - Page 69 Software End User License Agreement Appendix E License Restrictions. Other than as set forth in this suitability, functionality, or legality of any sites or products Agreement, you may not (i) make or distribute copies to which links may be provided or third party services, and of the Software or its related Documentation, or you hereby waive any claim you might have against Cisco electronically transfer the Software or Documentation...
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