User`s guide

Installing 1-5
Connecting the server
How you connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network depends on the
network configuration.
Figure 1: Connecting the HP MediaSmart Server to the network
This example shows a broadband router connecting the following:
• HP MediaSmart Server
• Desktop computer
• Laptop with a wireless adapter
• TV connected to a network-enabled media streaming device, such as an
Xbox 360
• Remote users connecting to the HP MediaSmart Server and home network
through an Internet browser
The server requires a DHCP-enabled router to get its IP address. By default,
most routers include a DHCP server. For more information, check your router
documentation.
Caution: If you have wireless functionality on your network, be sure to
enable your router’s security settings, such as WPA or WEP, to protect your
network. See the documentation that came with your router.