mines not working at all, DLNA seems to be like the pricing, no consistence at all, LOL. maybe an update will help. It should just work with windows 7 with out playon. Mine doesn't work with that either though
My quest to get DLNA working on the Hopper...
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So, when the bugs are worked out, anything that is on my pc hard drive that I am now able to play on a WD TV box should play through Hopper or Joey? This would be a big plus for me, as I could remove wiring, boxes and a few extra steps. Anyone know for sure, or you'all just guessing?
Right, but the exact same setup works for some and not for others. I.E. The PlayOn server that Scott has working, does not work for several of us. I also get there are multiple other variables in play, so perhaps my router ( or others) isn't the right type, etc. I would just like to hear an official blurp saying, " Yep, PlayOn/PS3/Etc should be working, if not, you can try to get them going". At this point, I'm unsure whether it is worth the effort to try or if Scott's install is just a fluke and the majority of us won't be able to get it running no matter what steps we take.
Just reset my router. Still no DLNA this morning.As you have seen in my review I have DLNA running on mine. I noticed when it does not work I go reset my router and then it starts to work again.
As you have seen in my review I have DLNA running on mine. I noticed when it does not work I go reset my router and then it starts to work again.
Just for grins, what brand of router are you running at your house Scott? Any special firmware loaded on the router?
I will check when I get home. I know it's a net gear wireless n router but don't know the model.
No go here either. I have 2 hoppers and I have tried several DLNA servers, and none make a connection.
Mine works but will only work for photos and music. The videos do not play and have question marks for icons. I need to mess with my Tversity settings. The hopper sees both the Tversity server and my Windows 7 WMP shares.
I spoke too soon - last night I was messing with the Home Media stuff and the Hopper froze - I did a restart from the red button on the front panel (after trying everything else I could think of) and now the Hopper sees none of my DLNA stuff. Nothing else changed. I will try a router restart tonight when I get home from work and see if that brings it back.
I am happy I found this thread because I was going crazy last night trying to get this working. I have been using Serviio successfully as my DLNA server, but upon not being able to see it on my network, I installed both PlayOn and TVersity on my server and neither were seen by either of the Hopper or the Joey.
I initiated a support chat with Dish Network and they told me that the Home Media function will not work unless I have a "Hopper Internet Controller". Here was the complete chat:
I initiated a support chat with Dish Network and they told me that the Home Media function will not work unless I have a "Hopper Internet Controller". Here was the complete chat:
Mike Eckman: Using both PlayOn and Tversity which the documentation says is supported, I can access both with an Xbox 360 and my Windows laptop which are connected to the same network.
Bradley (ID: V6H): All right
Mike Eckman: I have confirmed that the media server is running properly and it streams through my network to other DLNA devices, just not either the Hopper or Joey.
Mike Eckman: I have confirmed that boht are connected to my network and have valid IP addresses.
Bradley (ID: V6H): I understand Mike
Bradley (ID: V6H): Unfortunately this feature will not work at launch unless a hopper Internet connector is installed. We hope to update it so that it will work with a directly connected system in the future however at this time the only option would be to go through a hic.
Mike Eckman: Aaah ok.
Mike Eckman: How can I get a HIC?
Bradley (ID: V6H): We sell them I believe, let me check
Mike Eckman: My installer never told me this.
Mike Eckman: When he was there, I specifically asked him about it.
Bradley (ID: V6H): The installer would not tell you this. Their job is to install the system with the least amount of components
Bradley (ID: V6H): To get TV service on
Bradley (ID: V6H): The hic is $25
Mike Eckman: Where do I go to get one, and once I have it, does it plug inline to one of the Ethernet ports? Also, would I need one for both my Hopper and one for the Joey?
Bradley (ID: V6H): We can send it to you, but we do not have anywhere local that can provide them just yet. Just one total.
Bradley (ID: V6H): The device will come with instructions for self install
Bradley (ID: V6H): What is your shipping address?
Mike Eckman: Im not sure I want to pay another $25 right now for something that should work out of the box.
Mike Eckman: I can stream video fine to my Xbox 360, so I could just continue using that.
Bradley (ID: V6H): I understand
Bradley (ID: V6H): You do not have to pay for it if you do not want it
Mike Eckman: I thought for the convenience of using the same DIsh Network remote without having to fire up the Xbox to stream movies.
Mike Eckman: What if I want it but dont want to pay for it? Are there any strings you could pull to send me a test unit?
Mike Eckman: I would be happy to provide feedback.
Bradley (ID: V6H): I understand your concern. Again at launch that feature will only work with an installed hic
Bradley (ID: V6H): Later on it will work with a direct connection
Mike Eckman: I'll just wait then. Hopefully there are some system updates soon!
The guy seemed pretty confident, but everything I've read about the HIC is that its used when you dont have direct access to a router from either the Hopper or the Joey. I told him earlier in the chat that I have a connection and both units have a valid IP address. Ive read that the Ethernet port is deactivated on the Joey, but its seeing my DNS entires successfully and it gets an IP, so at least the hardware is physically functioning.
If anyone has any other luck with this, please let me know!
The guy seemed pretty confident, but everything I've read about the HIC is that its used when you dont have direct access to a router from either the Hopper or the Joey. I told him earlier in the chat that I have a connection and both units have a valid IP address. Ive read that the Ethernet port is deactivated on the Joey, but its seeing my DNS entires successfully and it gets an IP, so at least the hardware is physically functioning.
If anyone has any other luck with this, please let me know!
interesting.
if that's the case I'll be pissed as I told my installer not to put this in as I have a direct connection available. If I would have known this, I would have had him put it in as he was going to put it in for free at the time of the free install
anyone have one of these and DLNA still not working?
if that's the case I'll be pissed as I told my installer not to put this in as I have a direct connection available. If I would have known this, I would have had him put it in as he was going to put it in for free at the time of the free install
anyone have one of these and DLNA still not working?
Yeah, that would be good info to have. I have the Hopper dropped in direct to my router so the installer didn't bother with the HIC - though he had one with him. If it works, I may be tempted to drop the 25$.
Again, comes down to what really should work at this point.
Not working on my Hopper either. Using Serviio 0.6.2 on Mac OS X Server 10.7.2. Confirmed I could see my videos folder using a LG BD670 player with no problem. Also used Intel's Device Spy app (windows only) to make sure Serviio was broadcasting. I have a Netgear WNDR3800 with the latest production firmware. All connections are gigabit (server > netgear unmanaged gigabit switch > hopper, net gear switch > WNDR3800 router > comcast modem).
Definitely suspicious.
I am used to running early adopter or experimental hardware and software, so if this is the only thing that doesn't work, its not a huge deal for me. My movies and music are stored on a custom built WHS 2011 server with 2 x 8TB RAID5 arrays and in the living room, I have dedicated XBMC Home Theater PC which is the primary device I watch movies on. If that machine ever were to die, I have an Xbox 360 and a DNLA equipped Sony Bravia TV to stream to.
My primary goal for this was in the bedroom, where my only streaming capable device is a Seagate Free Agent Theater+. The FAT+ works OK, but the user interface is very clunky and slow. It does not display any information whatsoever about the movies other than the name. I had hoped that by using the Home Media feature of the Joey, I could stay within the same input on the TV and utilize the Dish interface to stream the movies.
I'll keep checking back as time goes on and hopefully this will just magically start working one day.
I am used to running early adopter or experimental hardware and software, so if this is the only thing that doesn't work, its not a huge deal for me. My movies and music are stored on a custom built WHS 2011 server with 2 x 8TB RAID5 arrays and in the living room, I have dedicated XBMC Home Theater PC which is the primary device I watch movies on. If that machine ever were to die, I have an Xbox 360 and a DNLA equipped Sony Bravia TV to stream to.
My primary goal for this was in the bedroom, where my only streaming capable device is a Seagate Free Agent Theater+. The FAT+ works OK, but the user interface is very clunky and slow. It does not display any information whatsoever about the movies other than the name. I had hoped that by using the Home Media feature of the Joey, I could stay within the same input on the TV and utilize the Dish interface to stream the movies.
I'll keep checking back as time goes on and hopefully this will just magically start working one day.
So, has it been confirmed that an HIC is required to access media files via DLNA from compatible devices?
Are the people who are having success with DLNA using a HIC in their setup?
Are people with an HIC not having success?
Are people without an HIC having success?
If it's needed, I will contact my installer, and have him come back with an HIC.
Are the people who are having success with DLNA using a HIC in their setup?
Are people with an HIC not having success?
Are people without an HIC having success?
If it's needed, I will contact my installer, and have him come back with an HIC.
I can't get mine to work. I don't have a HIC. I remember it being hit and miss with the 922, mostly miss. It works fine with Google TV and PlayOn.
