User`s guide

2 Getting Started

After completing the first installation, use this chapter to set up the HP

MediaSmart Server.

What’s in this chapter

» Opening the Windows Home Server Console

» Setting up the HP MediaSmart Server using the Assistant

» Task 1 of 6: Setup HP Software Update

» Task 2 of 6: Create User Accounts

» Task 3 of 6: Configure Remote Access

» Task 4 of 6: Configure your HP Photo Webshare

» Task 5 of 6: Turn on Media Sharing

» Task 6 of 6: Learn more about your HP MediaSmart Server

» Installing the Software on Additional Home Computers

» Setting up Additional Home Computers

Opening the Windows Home Server Console

You can access the Windows Home Server Console in the following ways:

• To open the Windows Home Server Console from the start menu

• To open the Windows Home Server Console from the HP MediaSmart

Server desktop icon

• To open the Windows Home Server Console from the system tray

To open the Windows Home Server Console from the start

1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, and then select Windows

Home Server Console.

2 Log on to the Windows Home Server Console.