Hi all, I've found various threads on this issue but no solution so I'm hoping there's an answer that I've just missed.When first switched on, my Playstation 3 is only able to see the NAS drive through DLNA when ReadyDLNA is restarted. This can be either through frontview or on a NAS reboot.All used to work brilliantly. However, the issue first appeared a few weeks ago the moment I upgraded the my ReadyNAS Duo firmware. (I think this may have been the first update for ReadyDLNA). Nothing else changed. I have tried upgrading the PS3 firmware, updating the NAS firmware, re-installing the latest ReadyNAS addon, checking other possible problems (routers, firewalls etc) and of course searching for media servers on the PS3. The ONLY way to see the drive is a reboot of the ReadyDLNA addon.I now have: - RAIDiator 4.1.6 - Latest ReadyDLNA ("Successfully installed ReadyDLNA update for 4.1.6 firmware") - PS3 updated to 3.01This appears to be a common problem and unfortunately, it does defeat one of the main reasons for streaming video. I don't understand enough about the DLNA discovery protocols to go any further.Any help or pointers much appreciated.

Well, I guess leaving it long enough solved the problem! :lol:Despite quite a few hits but no no feedback on the forum I hunted around for configuration files and finally found one that explained and help me resolve the issue.The file /etc/minidlna.conf defines a number of useful properties. The default value for notify_interval is 900 seconds and therefore I'm assuming that ReadyDLNA only broadcasts its availability every 15 minutes! Changing this to something more sensible (in this case 25 seconds) makes it available immediately after turning on the PS3. 34c34 < notify_interval=25 --- > notify_interval=900Given that this is something that has stumped a few people, would it be possible to default the value to say 30 seconds and/or to expose the property in the Frontview add-on?Anyway, I hope this helps others who thought they were not able to get the NAS working properly for streaming to the PS3.

Well a big thank you for finding this :D . The fix does not only apply to PS3's. I had the same issue on my Philips Streamium SL300i and my Sony TV and applied the change you suggested. After a day it seems to be working fine and I have been switching both on and off quite often just to give it a good test. I haven't noticed any side effects so far.Strangely the comment line in the .conf file for this setting stated a default of 30 seconds but the command was 900 seconds.

Sure whytega, glad it helped. Yes the comment is confusing - I guess just an oversight.I replied to a private message with some more instruction so I'll post them here in case it helps anyone else who comes across this in future.***It's relatively easy.1. Download, install and run putty http://www.putty.org/2. Enter the local NAS IP address, ensure "SSH" is set and that the port is '22'. Then save the session (e.g. call it "NAS") so that you load it later.3. Press 'Open' and a login window should appear. Login with your user "root" and the appropriate root password4. Type in ordercd /etcls -l minidlna.confcp minidlna.conf minidlna.conf.bak5. Now you need to edit the file as needed. I use 'VI' but that's because I know it well and I must be a bit masochistic :wink: You can find resources on the web.vi minidlna.conf6. Once the file is saved, restart the readyDLNA service.OK, I lied, it's easy up to the editing part even if you're not familiar with linux (unix)!!!Hope this helps anyway.-- Mike

Absolutely FANTASTIC :D That worked a treat, many, many, many thanks. Even Netgear support was blaming my PC setup and that it was my fault. Well done.

I hope the Netgear folks add this as a setting that's adjustable via the Frontview or some such interface.Not everyone is comfortable with logging in and messing around with the files directly.Aloke

PS3 fails to see DLNA without ReadyNAS reboot

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devilsrear

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Sep 18, 2012

sameerabedi wrote:
Rather than start a new thread needlessly, I wanted to ask a similar question.

My PS3 is able to access the ReadyNAS no problems through DLNA, and I can see all the folders. However, when I update the folders, add more video/music files in the same folders it can't see the new files. It only sees the files I first added.
Similarly when I delete the files the folders don't update on the PS3 - the name remains (obviously can't be accessed).

I've tried re-starting the ReadyNAS drive to no avail. Any other suggestions?

I have the ReadyNAs Duo V2, with the latest firmware.

sameerabedi wrote:
Rather than start a new thread needlessly, I wanted to ask a similar question. My PS3 is able to access the ReadyNAS no problems through DLNA, and I can see all the folders. However, when I update the folders, add more video/music files in the same folders it can't see the new files. It only sees the files I first added. Similarly when I delete the files the folders don't update on the PS3 - the name remains (obviously can't be accessed). I've tried re-starting the ReadyNAS drive to no avail. Any other suggestions? I have the ReadyNAs Duo V2, with the latest firmware.

Hi

I had this EXACT problem on my duo v2 with PS3 and TV.

I ended up splitting the files into 3 main folders - pictures, video and music (plus sub folders) then deleting any files that were not related within these folders. I downloaded the update which allows a log file to be produced and it was crashing on a file type - i did post this on the forum when I found it. Since then I've upgraded to the latest firmware and am running on RAIDIATOR 5.35 with no problems.

Weird thing is that my ps3 had no issues seeing the same files on my duo v1.

I'd do an upgrade to 5.36 (as its just out) and try setting up three folders and assign the correct dlna media type against each of them

sameerabedi

Aspirant

Sep 19, 2012

devilsrear wrote:

Hi

I had this EXACT problem on my duo v2 with PS3 and TV.

I ended up splitting the files into 3 main folders - pictures, video and music (plus sub folders) then deleting any files that were not related within these folders. I downloaded the update which allows a log file to be produced and it was crashing on a file type - i did post this on the forum when I found it. Since then I've upgraded to the latest firmware and am running on RAIDIATOR 5.35 with no problems.

Weird thing is that my ps3 had no issues seeing the same files on my duo v1.

I'd do an upgrade to 5.36 (as its just out) and try setting up three folders and assign the correct dlna media type against each of them

devilsrear wrote:
Hi I had this EXACT problem on my duo v2 with PS3 and TV. I ended up splitting the files into 3 main folders - pictures, video and music (plus sub folders) then deleting any files that were not related within these folders. I downloaded the update which allows a log file to be produced and it was crashing on a file type - i did post this on the forum when I found it. Since then I've upgraded to the latest firmware and am running on RAIDIATOR 5.35 with no problems. Weird thing is that my ps3 had no issues seeing the same files on my duo v1. I'd do an upgrade to 5.36 (as its just out) and try setting up three folders and assign the correct dlna media type against each of them

I'm going to update to 5.36 now and see - I already have it set up as 3 folders with subfolders in them.
Interestingly, when I copy new files just to the media folder, the TV and PS3 see them. When I then move them into a subfolder, they seemingly disappear.

Hopefully v5.36 will help...

sameerabedi
Aspirant
Sep 19, 2012
So updated to 5.36 and no change in the situation!
TV & PS3 still not detecting added files to the existing folders. If I move the files to the media folder (ignoring any other folder/subfolder) then it shows up, but doing this will mean all my files will be in the media folder and all over the place!!
devilsrear
Aspirant
Sep 20, 2012
Looks like the 5.3.6 has a bug in it. I tried this yesterday and it doesn't sync all video files - and depending where this happens in the order stops other file being seen.

I've now rolled back to version 5.3.5 which shows up all my media files fine

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