User guide

Chapter 1
Product Overview
2
Media Hub
Chapter 1
Product Overview
2
Media Hub
Front Panel of the Media Hub (NMH300
Series)
DISK 1 (Blue/Red) The DISK 1 LED serves two
purposes. The LED is solidly lit blue when Disk 1
is ready for use. The LED is not lit when no disk
is detected.
DISK 2 (Blue/Red) The DISK 2 LED serves two
purposes. The LED is solidly lit blue when Disk 2
is ready for use. The LED is not lit when no disk
is detected.
Back Up Button To initiate backup jobs
specified by the backup software on your
computer(s), press the back up button.
NOTE: Your computer(s) must be
powered on for the jobs to run.
NOTE: The backup software must be
installed on every computer you want
to back up.
Power Button and LED (Blue/Red) To power
on the Media Hub, press the Power button.
To shut down the Media Hub, press and hold
the button until the Power LED starts flashing
(this may take more than three seconds). A
complete shutdown may take 10-15 seconds.
The Power LED flashes blue when the Media Hub
boots up, installs a disk, or shuts down. It is solidly
lit blue when the Media Hub is ready for use. The
LED flashes either blue or red when there is an
error. (Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting,
page 44.)
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.
USB The USB port connects to a USB storage
device.
Back Panel
Both models of the Media Hub share the same back
panel.
Air Vent The air vent allows air to circulate and
cool the Media Hub.
WARNING: Do not block the air
vent on the back of the Media Hub;
otherwise, overheating can occur.