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Process for clean install of Logitech Media Server 7.9 on OS6
I have a ReadyNAS Pro Business (2008 edition) that I've recently upgraded the RAM and processor on in preparation for the jump from OS4 to OS6. One of the major uses of the NAS is as a music server a...
The installation of OS 6 and Logitech Music Server went without a hitch. The only issue I had (LMS couldn't scan the music files) was caused by me attempting to set permissions before understanding how they really work. After I reset the permissions back to default, LMS scanned the files with no problem and now I am listening to my music!
Thanks to your help StephenB and Sandshark! Much appreciated.
I still have work to do with permissions and other settings within OS 6, but at least there is a manual to read to help with understanding how to set things up (assuming there are no major bugs to contend with). For example, indexing -- is it worth it? Anti-virus -- how does this get updated and who's engine is it using as well as how to set it up. But I'll read about those, hopefully.
I'm now wondering if either of you have used Plex media server and whether you'd recommend it. I'm primarily interested in the video streaming capabilities as my NAS has TBs of DVD and Blu-ray files on it with more to come, and as I found out with my music, once its digital and easy to access, I listen to it MUCH more often with wider variety as well.
Thanks again!
David
Deal wrote:
I'm now wondering if either of you have used Plex media server and whether you'd recommend it. I'm primarily interested in the video streaming capabilities as my NAS has TBs of DVD and Blu-ray files on it with more to come, and as I found out with my music, once its digital and easy to access, I listen to it MUCH more often with wider variety as well.
I do use plex, though I have it running on a Windows PC and not the NAS. My general approach is to use the NAS for storage, combined with an application server that has the NAS data volume mapped to a drive letter.
Overall I use it mainly for video content viewed on my tablet and phone (though my music library is also in it). There are some restrictions in the formats it can handle (for instance it doesn't support ISO) - https://support.plex.tv/articles/201358273-converting-iso-video-ts-and-other-disk-image-formats/ Most of my video content is H.264 MKV (generally HD) and mp4 (generally SD) and older XVID AVIs - and it handles those well.
One nice aspect is that you can sync content (caching it on your mobile device), which is handy when traveling.
Thanks. I think I'll check it out. Did you use the version that is on the Netgear app store available from within the NAS. I was thinking probably not since you're using Windows. So the version you're using might matter. As I implied, I don't know anything about Plex or it's history, but I do recall reading about some issues using it in the distant past. Don't know if that's still relevant.
Another thought. Are you using the free version of Plex?
Deal wrote:
Did you use the version that is on the Netgear app store available from within the NAS.
You need to get the plex media server from plex.tv/downloads. Plex wants control over their distribution. You choose "netgear" from the NAS list, and take the x86 package.
Deal wrote:
Are you using the free version of Plex?
No. I picked up a lifetime plex pass quite a while ago now.
I went to the plex.tv/downloads site and got the right update for ReadyNAS and installed it without issue. I was very impressed by it, and thought the Plex lifetime pass is not a bad deal, so I got it.
Although it took a while for Plex to catalog the movies I have, the ReadyNAS plays the DVD videos without issue on several devices, including my home theater -- so I'm pleased. I did notice stuttering when trying to play blu-ray content (mkv format) and think it may be a limitation of my ReadyNAS, although it played back well on an iPad (just not on the home theater). Not sure what would be the issue since the iPad has more pixels than my HDTV (Pioneer Elite Kuro 150FD).
Only one disturbing thing I noticed after several hours of poking around. In the OS6 web UI, when I select the System tab, Log button, and then the Connections menuitem on the left I noticed 3 or 4 IP addresses in the resulting list that are *not* on my home network that were connected as root. There were other connections as well, but they were all within my home network, related to Logitech Media Server and none were connected via root. This was unexpected and a bit alarming to me. Do you have the same occur on your setup? I know your setup is Windows and not Linux, but connections from outside the home network is what concerns me. What is the need for them and with such high level of access? I'm searching Plex forums as well, but haven't found anything yet. I've turned the Plex service off until I understand what's going on.
PS: I also noticed that I cannot run the Plex service if I’m not connected to the Internet. I wonder if there’s a way around that, or if it’s just a requirement when only certain capabilities are enabled in the software.
Deal wrote:
Do you have the same occur on your setup? I know your setup is Windows and not Linux, but connections from outside the home network is what concerns me. What is the need for them and with such high level of access?
I haven't looked on the Windows system for the number of outside connections. There would be several (including Crashplan backup).
Plex includes a cloud service, and your local plex clients will connect to it as well as the media server. The cloud server authenticates the clients in all cases - though you can disable authentication on your local network. It also offers remote access (which you can disable). There are also some optional streaming features (podcasts, the tidal music stuff) that would use your internet connection.
I'm not sure if disabling all that stuff will completely eliminate the cloud connection though (and there might also be cloud connections in the client).
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