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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #180 on: July 27, 2012, 20:06:07 PM
Something to add, if you're using the XBMC Remote official app you need to leave the port for XBMC on 9777. I changed mine and only got partial control so I had to switch it back.

And if you're not using the XBMC Remote, why not? It's amazing! If I get a call my TV pauses what I'm watching and lets me know who's calling. Genius.
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #181 on: July 27, 2012, 20:07:27 PM
Ah, I was getting kicked off remote on phone and tab just won't connect at all.. maybe thats the issue. Will see if changing it back solves me problems.
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #182 on: July 27, 2012, 20:09:17 PM
Ah, I was getting kicked off remote on phone and tab just won't connect at all.. maybe thats the issue. Will see if changing it back solves me problems.

Yep, 3 things, have 'allow other applications to control XBMC' enabled, have it set to port 9777 and have port 9777 port forwarded on your router.

I'm new to the app but it's made the setup a million times more wife friendly.
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #183 on: July 27, 2012, 20:10:11 PM
Was using it before without any issues (before moving to XBMC 11) so I guess its something that changed in that (bug?)
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #184 on: August 12, 2012, 09:10:58 AM
Yep, 3 things, have 'allow other applications to control XBMC' enabled, have it set to port 9777 and have port 9777 port forwarded on your router.

I'm new to the app but it's made the setup a million times more wife friendly.

I've just realised (whilst setting up my Raspbmc kitchen instance, that this issue, of having to use port 9777 means you cant have multiple servers on your XBMCremote as port 9777 (the only one that works fully) can only be forwarded to a single instance.

*problem*
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #185 on: August 16, 2012, 08:50:33 AM
I'll have a play with my setup at the weekend to see if its happening with me aswell.  Quick check on XBMC.org forums doens't show anything obivous but that thread is huge.
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #186 on: August 17, 2012, 15:54:28 PM
Been playing around with camtasia and may do video verison of the setups and some of the other things if I can get them to not be completely crap when finished :P

I've been trying to write out the methods I use to rename/add unknown shows in bulk to SB but it comes across as messy (which it is) which made me think doing it as video may be easier.
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #187 on: August 28, 2012, 11:14:14 AM

I've just realised (whilst setting up my Raspbmc kitchen instance, that this issue, of having to use port 9777 means you cant have multiple servers on your XBMCremote as port 9777 (the only one that works fully) can only be forwarded to a single instance.

*problem*

I switched my XBMC remote to a different port and its still working fine - I do have my router completely open at the moment though (static IPs and no firewall).

Actually thinking about it what is stopping you have multiple instances on port 9777? The IP addresses of the XBMC machines will be different so there won't be any clashing and the remote works fine with multiple boxes added to it (you just hit the button at the bottom to switch which room you're controlling).
Last Edit: August 28, 2012, 11:17:06 AM by Leon #187;
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #188 on: August 28, 2012, 11:24:16 AM
Actually thinking about it what is stopping you have multiple instances on port 9777? The IP addresses of the XBMC machines will be different so there won't be any clashing and the remote works fine with multiple boxes added to it (you just hit the button at the bottom to switch which room you're controlling).

The router needs to be set up to forward remote requests to the box running the XBMC instance, so in the port forwarding settings I'm forwarding 9777 to my living room media centre. This means that all requests go to that machine, if I configure a second server to use 9777 it doesnt get the requests. If I use a different port then it doest work.

I've not played with it yet, if I can get it working on a different port that would be ideal.
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #189 on: August 28, 2012, 11:30:39 AM
Hmmm i didn't need to setup port forwarding on router unless I wanted to access from the outside world
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Re: Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup (Long & Image Heavy)
Reply #190 on: August 29, 2012, 10:17:42 AM
can you log in with more than 1 account, without logging out the one which is logged in?

would be handy for me to log into the cctv at work.... without messing with the cctv program
(which has to be in a logged on account to work)

I know it's a long shot.... but thought I'd ask :-)

You can. See my post below (a few pages back). Although I have recently been having troubles remoting but I think its unrelated as its on all accounts.


A few tweaks I have found are:

1. Enabling multiple concurrent user session in Windows 7.

This means I can remote onto the HTPC without affecting anyone who is watching something on the TV. I found a guide here but I had to manually modify the install.cmd to match my version of Windows. This just involved changing the top version name and build number variables to match your own (which can be found in the registry if you're not sure).


Hi im new to seting up all this and want to get xbmc installed and autologin working on the hp proloiant, i have seen the guide to enable autologin and think i can manage this(is this same process for whs2011 ?) but im not sure i understand the instructions for enabling mulitple users , is this just for windows 7 as i have WHS 2011.

Also when i install xbmc onto the server where do i download it to, the laptop or server directly , sorry if this is a silly question just the server plays up when asking it to download something. one more thing ..using a remote on the server does this mean i dont need to have a keyboard attached to get xbmc working as i only remote into it via my laptop desktop currently.


thanks for any help  :bow:

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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #191 on: August 29, 2012, 10:24:27 AM
addictweb should be on in a bit to help you with the autologin/multi user questions (not something I've played with)

As for installing XMBC you install it on whatever box you have connected to your TV. If your doing the same way I did with a Microserver with GFX card connected to TV then install it on the server. If you are going to be playing movies via the laptop/another machine install it on them instead... or install it on all of them!! ;)

The remote is purely for controlling XBMC not the windows environment (though there are solution for that) but with SAB/SB/CP all accessable via web interface and XBMC controlled via remote (android or iOS) there isn't much need for me to actually connect to the box with a keyboard and mouse unless I'm playing (or something has broken).

That help?
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #192 on: August 29, 2012, 11:15:13 AM
If its the same as Server 2008 R2 then you can do the following to enable multiple user logins:

Tweaking Windows Server 2008 R2 to Make it a better Media Server


Enableing Multiple (Remote) Logons in Windows Server 2008 R2

When you remote into your server you probably don't want to kick other sessions off. This will mean you can log in and use the server while others are watching things through XBMC.

In the Start Menu search box type 'tsconfig.msc' then press [enter].
Scroll down until you see 'Restrict Each User to a Single Session'



This needs to be unchecked.

Double click on it to open the properties window, then unckeck 'Restrict each user to a single session'



Click 'Apply' then 'OK'


Original post here.
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Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #193 on: August 30, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
addictweb should be on in a bit to help you with the autologin/multi user questions (not something I've played with)

As for installing XMBC you install it on whatever box you have connected to your TV. If your doing the same way I did with a Microserver with GFX card connected to TV then install it on the server. If you are going to be playing movies via the laptop/another machine install it on them instead... or install it on all of them!! ;)

The remote is purely for controlling XBMC not the windows environment (though there are solution for that) but with SAB/SB/CP all accessable via web interface and XBMC controlled via remote (android or iOS) there isn't much need for me to actually connect to the box with a keyboard and mouse unless I'm playing (or something has broken).

That help?


Thanks, thats a great help, so what remote should i buy ?

Can i install xbmc via RDP ?

And i currently have a 2tb drive in each bay and a 1.5tb in ODD along with the 250g drive with the OS on it, was looking at flexraid but im unsure if i should set this up before installing xbmc et al or after

 :-\

Re: [GUIDE] Automated Media Server & XBMC Setup
Reply #194 on: August 30, 2012, 10:04:29 AM
If its the same as Server 2008 R2 then you can do the following to enable multiple user logins:

Tweaking Windows Server 2008 R2 to Make it a better Media Server


Enableing Multiple (Remote) Logons in Windows Server 2008 R2

When you remote into your server you probably don't want to kick other sessions off. This will mean you can log in and use the server while others are watching things through XBMC.

In the Start Menu search box type 'tsconfig.msc' then press [enter].
Scroll down until you see 'Restrict Each User to a Single Session'



This needs to be unchecked.

Double click on it to open the properties window, then unckeck 'Restrict each user to a single session'



Click 'Apply' then 'OK'


Original post here.

Thanks, i believe server 2008 R2 to be the same and this is first time a setting looks easy to do for me, so now i will be able to hopefully finally get this sever doing something other than consuming dust  :cheers:

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