HP EX475 HP EX470, EX475 MediaSmart Server - User's Guide - Page 13

Network Requirements To successfully use the HP MediaSmart Server, your network must meet the following requirements: Table 1: Network Requirements Requirement Server connection Home computers Internet connection Router Recommended 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) wired connection One or more computers running a supported operating system with a wired or wireless network connection. For a list of supported operating systems, see Supported operating systems on page 1-3. Broadband connection, such as DSL or cable, required for remote access functionality. An external Internet broadband router with 100 Mbps (or faster) Ethernet connection to the server for remote access functionality and wired or wireless connections to the computers on the network. Additionally, your router must have DHCP enabled to provide an automatic IP address to the server. Supported operating systems The following operating systems are supported to work with the HP MediaSmart Server: Table 2: Supported operating systems Windows Vistaa Windows XPb Windows Vista Home Basic Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 (SP2) Windows Vista Home N (European Union Windows XP Professional with SP2 only) Installing 1-3