I am using ReadyDLNA v1.0.25 on a ReadyNAS Duo streaming on a Panasonic GT30 TV.The file list appears to be sorted by file creation date. Is there any way to change it to alphabetic order?I had first searched for help with this post: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=68454.There I was told the trouble does not come for the DLNA service?I have asked Panasonic directly about how to change the sorting order of the files, their answer was as follows:The TV itself does not sort the files. The order is set by the DLNA device or DLNA software. However, since we can not make any statement on the configuration and operation of facilities as well as to third-party software and equipment, we can regrettably not help you set up your DLNA server software or your NAS. To check this, please contact your computer vendor, your system administrator or the manufacturer of your DLNA server software.So... I still did not find a solution to my problem and I do not know how I should proceed now. Can you guys help me through this please?Thanks for reading.Mat

The way DLNA works is, the client can specify a SortCriteria, and the server should respect that (which we do). If the client does not specify a SortCriteria, then all the server is supposed to worry about is returning results in a consistent order, but there are no guidelines for that order. So the must not be specifying any order. You can verify by installing the ReadyDLNA ToggleDebug addon, and looking through the log file for SortCriteria.

Thank you for the feedback. I have installed the ReadyDLNA ToggleDebug addon (logging activated).I have root SCP access to my Duo, but where should I search for the log file?In the case where the client does not specify a sorting order, what is the default sorting used to return the "results in consistent order"? Could this be changed?

If you go to Status -> Logs, and click on the "Download All Logs" link, you should find upnp-av.log in there.Yes, the default order could be changed. However, usually clients that don't request a sort criteria do so because they sort the results themselves. So it's generally a waste of CPU cycles for the server to do it (plus it makes returning the results take a little longer). But there are some clients that we already do this for, so perhaps we could make another exception for Panasonic.

ok, I could find the upnp-av.log file now.There are several entries with SortCriteria, all are either <SortCriteria></SortCriteria> or * SortCriteria: (null)As I understand it, there is indeed no sorting criterium required from the Panasonic TV.perhaps we could make another exception for Panasonic.That would be much appreciated. I hope other readers with a Panasonic TV can confirm having the issue.Thank you for your help.

You can try either this SPARC addon or x86 addon to force sorting with Panasonic clients.

File sorting through DLNA streaming

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ReadyJabba
Tutor
Jan 23, 2014
Great, just tried it and the minidlna.conf.local file works for me and survives reboot and rescan in 6.1.6 RC11
ChiffaN
Aspirant
Feb 04, 2014
Thank you very much, worked like a charm!

Unfotrunately, ran into a different problem.

Sometimes something in the DLNA server seems to crash or overflow or smth.

If this happens - I can start new videos ok, but if I try to pause/resume or fastforward them - they freeze up completely. Restarting the NAS helps, restarting the TV or router doesn't.

It doesn't happen too often, encountered about twice since the upgrade.
Skywalker
NETGEAR Expert
Feb 05, 2014
Are you able to reproduce this reliably? If we can force it to happen, it'd be nice to get to the bottom of it.
ChiffaN
Aspirant
Feb 06, 2014
So far - no specific pattern. If I can get to reproduce it - will get back to you.

Just thought maybe this was a known issue.
shen
Tutor
Feb 26, 2014
Just to make sure ... Will this work on a RN312?

And what is the proper way to install this file?

Thanks
Stefan
Skywalker
NETGEAR Expert
Feb 26, 2014
Yes, it will work on an RN312. Right now, this must be done from the ReadyNAS SSH command line, but we are planning on creating an app to change advanced settings like this.
shen
Tutor
Feb 27, 2014
So downloading the package and then
dpkg -i minidlna_1.1.1-netgear0.1_armel

would do the installation. After that I change the config file and restart the service - right?

Stefan
Skywalker
NETGEAR Expert
Feb 27, 2014
You actually don't even need to download or install any package updates if you're running 6.1.6. Just make the config file and restart the service.
shen
Tutor
Feb 27, 2014
Sorry, I missed that, as I'm running 6.1.6. Just made the config file and restarted - works as it should, many thanks from a Panasonic TV owner ...

Anyway a GUI config option would be great :)

Stefan
ReadyJabba
Tutor
Feb 27, 2014
I am having an issue with stuttering of videos with my RN312 / Panasonic tv setup - any thoughts appreciated
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