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Windows File Sharing, Media Server, Video Playback over Remote Access

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Chapter 7 3. Enter the Remote Device Name of the Media Hub, and then click Go. NOTE: Depending on the web browser you are using, certificate or security warning screens may appear. To continue with the login process for remote access, accept the warnings. For more information, refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting, page 44. Enter Remote Device Name 4. Enter the password you created during the Setup Wizard (the default is admin). Click Submit. Enter Password Remote access to the Media Hub is now established. Advanced Configuration Video Playback over Remote Access Follow these guidelines: •• Make sure the computer you are using has the proper plug-ins installed. Playing video files over remote access requires the same plug-ins you have installed on your home computer. •• Video playback should be limited to smaller video files, as larger video files may take a long time to load and play. The maximum video download size is 50 MB. NOTE: Video playback support over remote access depends on the broadband speeds of both your home connection and remote connection. Windows File Sharing The Media Hub uses the Windows File Sharing feature to share files with Windows computers. The status of this feature is displayed. By default, it is enabled. Disable Click this option to disable this feature. The shared folders are listed with the following information: Name, Description, Type, and Status. Media Server The Media Server feature allows the Media Hub to index media files (like a library catalog or database). The status of this feature is displayed. By default, it is enabled. If you have UPnP AV-enabled (or DLNA-certified) devices in your home, then you can use the Media Hub as a media server. Such devices include digital media adapters and other devices, such as a gaming console with a built-in media player or digital picture frame. For example, if you have a digital media adapter that sends content to your entertainment system, then the digital media adapter can locate the Media Hub using the UPnP AV standard. Media content on the Media Hub can then be accessed and played by the digital media adapter. Configure Click this option to configure this feature. Media Hub Media Server 42

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Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration
42
Media Hub
3.
Enter the Remote Device Name of the Media Hub, and
then click
Go
.
NOTE:
Depending on the web browser you
are
using,
certificate
or
security
warning
screens may appear. To continue with the
login process for remote access, accept the
warnings.
For
more
information,
refer
to
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
,
page 44
.
Enter Remote Device Name
4. Enter
the
password
you
created
during
the
Setup Wizard (the default is
admin
).
Click
Submit
.
Enter Password
Remote access to the Media Hub is now established.
Video Playback over Remote Access
Follow these guidelines:
Make sure the computer you are using has the proper
plug-ins installed. Playing video files over remote
access requires the same plug-ins you have installed
on your home computer.
Video playback should be limited to smaller video files,
as larger video files may take a long time to load and
play. The maximum video download size is 50 MB.
NOTE:
Video playback support over remote
access depends on the broadband speeds
of both your home connection and remote
connection.
Windows File Sharing
The Media Hub uses the Windows File Sharing feature to
share files with Windows computers. The status of this
feature is displayed. By default, it is enabled.
Disable
Click this option to disable this feature.
The
shared
folders
are
listed
with
the
following
information: Name, Description, Type, and Status.
Media Server
The Media Server feature allows the Media Hub to index
media files (like a library catalog or database). The status
of this feature is displayed. By default, it is enabled.
If you have UPnP AV-enabled (or DLNA-certified) devices
in your home, then you can use the Media Hub as a media
server. Such devices include digital media adapters and
other devices, such as a gaming console with a built-in
media player or digital picture frame. For example, if you
have a digital media adapter that sends content to your
entertainment system, then the digital media adapter can
locate the Media Hub using the UPnP AV standard. Media
content on the Media Hub can then be accessed and
played by the digital media adapter.
Configure
Click this option to configure this feature.
Media Server