How do I use this media server thing???

[danix803]

Is there a how to for this media server???

I have it turned on. Now what???

Do I have to access it differently from within my network (once it's connected and using the router for it's gateway) than I do when it's on someone else's network (using another router for it's gateway)??? This question assumes a laptop is in use...

All constructive answers will be greatly appreciated... Thanks...

[troia]

what is the model number of your media server?

[Jake_2.0 · Accepted solution]

Cisco Connect Cloud – USB Storage (Configuring Media Server)

1. Log in to your Cisco Connect Cloud account (you must already have an internet connection). Go to www.ciscoconnectcloud.com and enter your email address and password used when you created an account.

Please note that USB Storage cannot be configured if the router is not connected yet to the internet.

2. Under Apps, click USB Storage.

Configuring Media Server

1. Go to the Media Server tab and make sure that the Media Server is enabled.

2. Start sharing media contents from your USB Storage. Click on Add new Folder.

3. Select the folder to be shared, create a Share name and Click Ok.

4. Folder is now added under Shared Media Folders. Follow the same procedure for adding another folder.

5. DLNA Server can be access using the DLNA server name specified on the Status tab of USB storage:

[danix803]

Thanks 4 the 'How to'... I've already gotten all that done...

I'm just wondering how to access it???

Hypothetically, let's say my media server's DLNA name is DLNA...

When I type in the media server's name, DLNA... it just takes me back to the 'Cisco Cloud' page...It shows up in Media player on my windows 7 computer and has all the files listed...

R there other ways of accessing it from other networks???

That is, once I'm able to access it on my network... can I access it when I'm at someone else's house??? or only at my house??? or do I have to use the 'ftp' server???

Thanks again 4 all the how info... It was very constructive... It's all my fault for not making myself clearer... please accept my deepest apologies... the pictures were a very nice touch...

[Jake_2.0]

What the mediaserver will do is to stream media files locally from a folder. Like for example,let's says  you name your media server as DLNA and you have already added a folder to that name to stream or  to monitor, then that media server name will now appear in your mediaserver software/device or player(ex WMP or vlc mediaplayer). I f you want to access your mediafiles remotely then perhaps you might consider ftp server instead. 

[danix803]

Do U have a step-by-step for the FTP server???

If not, that will be okay... U have been so incredibly helpful so far... all of the information that was provided has been instrumental in helping me getting this router up and running in the house...

This 'Twonky' server thing is a little weird... but, it works like the 'media' server... It almost seems like they are the same thing???

[Jake_2.0]

Cisco Connect Cloud – Configuring USB Storage (Enabling FTP Server)

1. Log in to your Cisco Connect Cloud account (you must already have an internet connection). Go to http://ciscoconnectcloud and enter your email address and password used when you created an account.

Please note that USB Storage cannot be configured if the router is not connected yet to the internet.

2. Under Apps, click USB Storage.

 

How to Enable FTP Server

1. Go to the FTP Server tab and Enable the FTP Server. Click Apply.

How to access FTP server:

1. Go back to the Status tab. Take note of the FTP server address that will be displayed.

[danix803]

I'm not tryin' 2B annoyin' or anything but that doesn't work 4 me...

Like, I think, most people on modern home networks... I have my router connected to an internet device (DSL or cable modem)...

Therefore, my local FTP might say 192.168.254.1:21, like yours... but, in reality the world sees something like 98.22.195.7...

I've tried ftp://98.22.195.7:21 in my browser and get "The connection has timed out"... basically I can't get to the ftp port on the router...

I tried ftp://192.168.1.1 from outside the network and recieve "Unable to connect"... same thing from a browser on the LAN...

I tried to allow access to a virtual server (FTP) through my dsl modem... 'Advanced Setup' -> 'NAT -- Virtual Servers Setup' ... with the same results... it won't work... says, "Unabled to connect"...

On the LAN side I put in my ftp server's name, ftp://"NAME" and takes me to a page that says,



I click on 'Up to higher level directory' and it just adds directory dots to the path...

Why can't I see any folders in this ftp view???

On the WAN side I wouldn't have a clue how to get to this point...

I hope that I haven't mixed this tale up too badly... that is, I hope that my rendition of the facts makes sense to someone... 

*** All IP names have been changed to protect the innocent... LOL...

[zee29]

@danix803

FTP Server

The FTP Server tab creates an FTP Server that can be accessed from the Internet or your local network. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used to copy files between the computer and a remote site on the network. If the FTP Server does not seem to be working, it could be due to the following reasons:

1. The port forwarding in the router may be missing. (The router reset to factory default due to a power failure or similar).

2. You did not set up the FTP server with a static IP address. The server gets the IP address from the DHCP server on the router. You kept the server running for a long time and the server always got the same IP address from the router. Now, for whatever reason, the server was assigned a different IP address and your forwarding is not working anymore.

3. You run a firewall on your server and one of the latest updates closed down all ports.

4. Your ISP may have started blocking incoming connections.

FTP Port

FTP Port is usually the port that the server is using, allowing all Incoming Traffic on that port to be sent directly to that server.  FTP uses port 20 and 21(default) and it is important that you know the service ports the server is using.

Note: Make sure that these ports are forwarded in your router. You can check if these ports are opened by doing a port check http://ping.eu/port-chk/