Linksys NMH305 User Guide - Page 19

Chapter 3 Digital Media Sharing The Media Hub automatically indexes the digital media files it stores, so you can use a web browser to access them through the Media Browser. Media Browser Media Browser After you have copied media files to the Media Hub, use the Media Browser screen to access your home entertainment: •• Play music •• View photos •• Watch videos •• Manage media files The Media Browser also lets you access devices directly connected to the Media Hub. USB Storage Devices Both models of the Media Hub support USB storage devices. You can connect USB storage devices to the USB ports at any time. All folders and files on these devices are available while the USB storage devices are connected to the Media Hub. Refer to Copy-and-Paste, page 8. Memory Cards Only the Media Hub with LCD (NMH400 Series) supports direct connection of memory cards. All folders and files on these cards are available while the memory cards are inserted into the Media Hub. Refer to Copy-and-Paste, page 8. Local Access You can access the Media Browser screen from any computer using a web browser. For more information, refer to Chapter 4: Use of the Media Browser, page 18. Media Hub Ways to Use the Media Hub UPnP AV Media Server If you have UPnP AV-enabled (or DLNA-certified) devices in your home, then you can use the Media Hub as a media server. (This service is enabled by default-no special setup required.) 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. By default, the Media Hub automatically indexes the digital media files it stores. You have the option of indexing media files on your local network. If you use this option, the Media Hub scans its local content and any media content stored in UPnP AV-compatible servers connected to the local network. Refer to Media Server, page 49. iTunes Server If you use iTunes, then you can use the Media Hub as a centralized location for your iTunes library. (This service is enabled by default-no special setup required.) Open iTunes on any of the computers on your network, and play any music file on the Media Hub. NOTE: In iTunes, the Media Hub is displayed in the Shared section. If it is not displayed, enable iTunes to look for shared libraries. Go to Edit > Preferences > Sharing. Select Look for shared libraries. Click OK. Remote Access If you enable and set up the Remote Access service, you can use the Media Hub over the Internet. For more information about how to configure the remote access settings, refer to Remote Access, page 47. With the Remote Access service, you can access media files through the Media Browser. Use the File Browser to add, copy, move, or delete files. Refer to File Browser, page 29. Here are a few examples of remote access: View Pictures Remotely You want to share pictures from your recent trip, but you forgot to bring the memory card you used. This is not a problem since you have set up your Media Hub for remote access. 1. On your friends' computer, open the web browser. 2. Go to http://www.ciscomediahub.com. 15