A media server will allow you to access your video and music files from any of the devices on your network. If you share your videos and music to your media server, you will be able to send those files to your television or another device you have hooked up to your network. When you connect your media server to your router, the files are available to stream to other devices. The Windows program has a built-in sharing utilities option in its operating system. This option makes streaming music and videos extremely simple. Step 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port on the media server which says "Network". The other end will go to the back of your router where it has a port which says "LAN". Step 2 Hit the "Start" button then select "Computer". Step 3 Select the option which says "Local Disk". This will allow you to browse through the folder holding your music and digital video files. Step 4 Once you find the music or video file you want to share, hit the button on the toolbar which says "Share With". This menu also has an option which says "Specific People", click on this button. Step 5 Your media server should be listed in the "Share With" section. Locate it and hit "Share". Step 6 Turn on your television which is hooked into your network or any other device you have set up. Go to where it says "Videos" and "Music" and click "Enter". Choose your "Media Server" from the list of options and hit "Enter". Click on the music file or video name you want to stream and hit "Enter". This will stream the file to your television. This will give you the chance to save your favorite music and videos on your computer and enjoy them right on your home television.
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