HR21 Ethernet Connections

[Bob Nielsen]

You do need to run media server software.

I use a Mac Mini (OS X 10.4.11) with both Twonky and EyeConnect software and a Linux box (Ubuntu 7.10) with Twonky. Media Share works fine with both, although Twonky on the Mac seems to lose its configuration every few months and I have to re-enter the registration key and directory information. EyeConnect will directly access video files recorded with EyeTV.

For Windows, suitable software would be WMP 11, Viiv, Tversity or Twonky (perhaps a few others).

 

[Phoenix1]

What operating systems are you guys using on the computer that serves the MP3s and JPGs to the HR21? I run WinXP SP2 on one machine and Mac OS X on the other. Has anybody tried this with a Mac or maybe a Linux Box?

Second question: from your posts it looks like there is no extra driver or server software required on the host computer (unlike if you use the D-Link Media Lounge player). Correct? Does the HR 21 understand the Windows file system to navigate to and play the files?

Thanks in advance! I may be able to get rid of the pesky D-Link Media Lounge box after all, if this works better!

You need software on the computer that is capable of Media Share. Windows Media Player 11 has it and you just add all the pics, MP3s, videos, etc. to your WMP11 playlist and enable Media Share in WMP11 and tell it to allow sharing with your HR21. I found detailed instructions on DBSTalk forums. I have hear that there are other programs for Mac and Linux that do the same thing, but I don't know what they are.