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socalspartan's avatar
socalspartan
Aspirant
Nov 11, 2016
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Netgear r9000 PLEX media server problem

Hi, so I'm trying to enable the plex media server on my r9000 and I cant seem to get it to work.  I checked the enabled plex.  It says USB drive connected, but I see a "Check your internet" in grey and at the bottom of that it says "NTP not ready. Check if your internet is connected" or something like that.  I tried unchecking and rechecking but nothing works.  If I uncheck, it will say Open Plex in grey.  Have you guys seen something like that?

  • clithes's avatar
    clithes
    Nov 13, 2016

    If you can I would have it replaced.  My R9000 has been rock solid but yours sounds like a Friday afternoon build!

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  • Seems very strange. Whats the make and model of your modem that you're connecting it to ?
      • clithes's avatar
        clithes
        Prodigy

        I wonder whether something is wrong behind the timezones code

         

        If you go to Advanced --> Security --> Schedule

         

        and change your timezone to something different, and hit 'Apply', does it then show a correct date and time (for that zone)?

         

        Just in case the firmware is corrupt, it may be worth downloading it and applying it again yourself?

         

        https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R9000.aspx#download

         

        Let us know if this fixes anything?

         

         

  • Not seen that error before, but its making reference to NTP server

     

    Can you log into the router GUI and go to Advanced --> Administration --> NTP Settings

     

    What does it look like?  Are there any errors?  Does it show date and time under 'Current Time: ' ?

     

    I currently have mine set like this and Plex Server is running ok

     

    ntp.JPG

     

    Also, what firmware are you running?

     

     

    • socalspartan's avatar
      socalspartan
      Aspirant

      Under NTP settings, its showing Jan. 1, 1970 11:22:22

      Using default NETGEAR NTP server.  How do I change the date to current?

      • clithes's avatar
        clithes
        Prodigy

        Ok so it isnt picking the correct date and time up

         

        Change the NTP server as per my screenshot (take it off the default netgear server and type in the new server) to see if this makes a difference.

         

        Also can you confirm which firmware you are using, it may be that this just needs updating

         

        Regards,