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FranceC's avatar
FranceC
Tutor
Jul 16, 2019
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Media server no longer available on R7000 after the recent genie app change

Hi Netgear community,

 

This is my first post on this forum. I am (I could change my mind ) an entusiastic Netgear product user and I am happy wihtt he R7000 modem. After the Genie change to the Nighthawk app, I notice that the Media server (ReadyDLNA) no longer available on R7000.

 

I have the suspect that this functionality was removed after one recent firmware update.I am currrently running the latest one (V1.0.9.88_10.2.88)

 

Is anyone experience the same issue or confirm that the media is gone?

 

Thanks community

 

Francesco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Jul 17, 2019

    So Christian_R ... please make these managers implementing the products are documented.

     

    ===
    NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 User Manual
    http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7000/R7000_UM.pdf
    p.98
    Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
    By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and
    photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and
    NETGEAR media players.
    ===

    The release notes state:
    "Removes the following features: iTunes Server, Downloader, Time Machine, Kwilt, and TiVo" - so no word the ReadyDLNA Server and it's UI control will be removed, too.

     

    Big mistake, just like the **** decision to remove the ability to use the routers as a Time Capsule destination for time machine.

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 16, 2019

    The migration from the Genie App to the Nighthawk App does not change anything on the router based services.

     

    In my understanding, ReadyDLNA is retained - check 

    ADVANCED -> USB Storage -> Media Server 

    or 

    ADVANCED -> ReadySHARE -> Media Server

     

    As per the R7000 Firmware Version 1.0.9.88 release notes:

     

    "- Removes the following features: iTunes Server, Downloader, Time Machine, Kwilt, and TiVo"

     

    There is still the possibility that you used the Windows or MacOS based Genie - here there is yet another (not trouble free) UPnP AV/DLNA meida server built-in, too. Or your media clients connected to the iTunes Server or TiVo so aren't DLNA DMR/DMC.

     

     

    • FranceC's avatar
      FranceC
      Tutor
      Jul 16, 2019

      Thanks for your reply schumaku.

       

      Unfortunately the ADVANCED -> USB Storage -> Media Server option is gone.

       

      Please refer to the screenshoot.

       

      The router was streaming the media to the chromecast and I could do it from the Genie App on my phone. That's was the beauty, no need of a computer or additional device to act as media server. :(

       

      This is disappointing.

       

      Another options could be to downgrade the formware version to the last one that support it.

       

      Thanks for your help anyway

       

      France

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       
       
       
       
      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jul 17, 2019

        Have you investigated the desktop genie?

         

        The "My Media" tab may offer some clues.