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New Install. Where's PLEX?
I'm trying not to panic, but one of the main reasons I just purchased a ReadyNAS was to run a PLEX server. In my prepurchase research I had read many posts about people using PLEX on their ReadyNAS. So I just looked at all the available apps for my NAS and PLEX isn't even listed!
How can I install PLEX onto my 628X? Thanks.
At plex.tv/downloads you download Plex Media Server choosing the NETGEAR Intel 6.x Package. You then go to the Apps tab of the ReadyNAS web admin GUI, click on the Upload button and browse for the .deb file you just downloaded.
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Fear not. Netgear use to include Plex in their app listings but there were sometimes issues with which version was the most up to date. You can go to the Plex website and do a search for the proper Plex version for Netgear and do a manual install. I have it running on my RN314 with no issues but also prfeviously has it running on an RN526X.
Hope that helps.
regards,
David
Thanks for the reassuring, quick response. Since I'm actually completely new to using PLEX, maybe you'd know the answer to a couple questions I have?
1. What is the advantage of having PLEX installed on your NAS as opposed to just having PLEX installed on a network computer that then accesses your NAS video folder?
2. If you stream an HD movie from your NAS to a smart phone or other device, can PLEX or the NAS transcode on the fly if the device doesn't have adequate bandwidth or needs a lower resolution video stream?
Thanks again.
In response to your questions:
1. What is the advantage of having PLEX installed on your NAS as opposed to just having PLEX installed on a network computer that then accesses your NAS video folder?
The advantage to installing Plex on your ReadyNAS is that your computer does not have to be on all the time. With Plex running on your server, your content will always be available. In addition, other people can have access to the content without accessing your computer.
2. If you stream an HD movie from your NAS to a smart phone or other device, can PLEX or the NAS transcode on the fly if the device doesn't have adequate bandwidth or needs a lower resolution video stream?
Although I use Plex I am far from an expert on how it works. That said, Plex does handle transcoding of media as long as your hardware can support it. I think that with your 626X, you should have no trouble with transcoding. Also, Plex needs extra hard disk space to temporarily store the transcoded files so you need to make sure you have sufficient space to support the transcoded files.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Davi
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