Well Firmware 41 seems to have fixed the issue for now, however I have
no cofidence it will remain fixed.
I'm going to run my server/SB3 under test conditions with no additions
to the network, no software updates or even any new music added to
iTunes for a while...if it fails then there would
Hi Gooner.
I had similar problems and seem to have managed to solve them by doing
2 things:
1. As suggested, log-on to your router and change the channel to see
if this gives better signal strength. Most routers are set to the same
channel by default (it can vary for different countries) and y
I am fairly confident that firmware 41 will fix your stuttering issues.
You may find that sometimes a track will stop playing, and you need to
press play to restart. This is a known issue and a fix is now in test.
To resolve some wireless compatibility issues we had to upgrade the
firmware operat
Hoorah! Just installed firmware v.41 and the problem is resolved. Thanks
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I use a Belkin router (F5D7231UK4) and PCI LAN card (F5D7000UK)in a
brick built Victorian house and since I changed to a non-default
channel (6 rather than 11) and stopped letting XP manage my wireless
network (using the Belkin software) it's been amazingly reliable.
It registers 97-100% signal s
eq72521 Wrote:
> Also, if you still have it you can check: there is an icon of an
> accordion on the outside of the packaging among other more normal
> packaging icons. It was there on the old SB1 packaging and my wife was
> ["concerned" isn't the right word, but it's the first one that comes to
I'd also add that there's betas and there's betas. I've found 6.5b1 to
be better than some "stable" software!
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I have spent some time looking thru the threads relating to power
management but still don't have an answer to this question:
I have Wake-on-Lan working properly on my server, i.e. I don't any
issues with it going into standby. That's all fine, but I want to
relocate the server to the loft so I
If you have XP pro and a laptop downstairs you could always connect in
via remote desktop and shutdown (note: you will have to use task
manager rather than the start menu).
Alternatively you could use psShutdown from
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/PsTools.html
Sean.
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Thanks,
I have a laptop in the study that is connected to the network. This
controls the server using VNC. I guess I will just have to tell the
server to shutdown from the laptop. Shame, as I don't always have the
laptop on when I am using the server.
I can't believe this issue isn't mentioned
Maybe some enterprising soul could come up with a plug-in that powers
down the machine.
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If they do, I'll pay for it!!!
Hey, just noticed you're from Sydney. No prizes for guessing where I
am originally from (but live in Ireland now)
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What about the Execute Script Plugin?
http://www.deane-freeman.com/slimserver/
Scripts or programs can be run on the server by using the squeezebox
remote.
-s.
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I'm surprised your PC stay's on once the SB brings it out of standby.
In fact for me, WOL feature was more or less useless until the recent
PreventStandby Plugin was released. The Microsoft docs indicate that
the PC will resume standby after about 2 mins, so the plugin was
required to make an API
eq72521 Wrote:
> I'm too curious to let that lie.
>
> According to a 'search'
> (http://www.google.com/search?q=%22This+one+goes+to%22+site%3Aslimdevices.com)
> it was on the the old download page for SlimServer v5.4[.1], which I
> don't think is accessible anymore.
Check out Internet Archive:
That Execute Script Plugin looks interesting.
Am I reading it correctly that when it says it supports "Power" events
- it can do a Shutdown function if required.
I am not computer savvy in any way. Can you give me a rough guide to
get it going?
Andy
p.s. why am I the only person with this que
The plugin can execute scripts based on certain Squeezebox "events".
i.e. You can configure a script to run when you power off the
Squeezebox. If that script powers down your PC, then you should be able
to indirectly get your PC to got into standby by switching "off" your
Squeezebox.
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That's a great help. I will have a play with it tonight (The SB I
mean!) when I have more time and see if I can get it going.
Once again, thanks.
Andy
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I have a Draytek 2600G and have just bought a SB3. My attempts to update
the router to 2.5.9 only caused it to lock up when the Linksys card in
my laptop tries to connect.
I'm now faced with finding a workable set of:
Router firmware,
SB3 Firmware,
Laptop firmware,
Laptop drivers
I'm beginning
When running Slimserver (dowmloaded 4/18 nightly) I find that streaming
radio to my Squeezebox 3 makes my PC unusable for other tasks. I have
low buffer and poor server response time. Any suggestions?
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Mark Lanctot Wrote:
> Since you list two OSes here I assume you're browsing to it from another
> PC.
Yes. I'm typically accessing the server from my laptop computer over a
wireless network.
> Is there sufficient network bandwidth to get these images to load?
Yep. Can do this with little else
Just tried the instructions in my previous post myself with 6.5 on my
laptop. The script directory only gets scanned for scripts are
Slimserver startup, so you must have the plugin,scripts dir and .bat
file inplace before doing a restart.
You'll find the Execute plugin script on Deanes site here
mherger Wrote:
> > The last "officially" released software (slimserver 6.2.1 and f/w 28)
> > was five months ago. Seems a bit lengthy. I prefer released software
> > (no nightly or beta), because I don't want to tinker and troubleshoot
> -
> > "It's All About The Music" of course.
>
> Hmm... I d
radish Wrote:
> Do you have any fancy options for http pipelining enabled in your IE
> install? That can cause similar issues with lots of servers.
Nope. Very generic install on the client computer. Only running AVG
Free as my anti-virus, no extra firewalls or third-party popup
blockers, just
The 6.2.2 nightly branch is for bug fixes only, so in theory after each
change it gets more and more stable. SD are working on the wireless
compatability with the firmware right now. Once they are happy with
that, 6.2.2 will go public. You shouldn't have any problems with it i
don't think.
6.5 on
You're sure you have the right SSID? I don't know about you, but I have
~5 "linksys" WLANs in range. :-)
MAC address filtering deactivated?
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On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 04:29:19 -0700, "Andyoz"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>
> p.s. why am I the only person with this query - surely it affects most
> people?
In my book a server's supposed to be always on. Mine's in its own
seperate room with a stack of external disks, 3 TV Tuners, pumping out
mus
28 over here in Chicago...
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True,
Maybe I just need to get used to the idea of the server whirring away
all the time. But my music listening sessions are fairly sporatic so I
might only need it say 10% of the time. I can see if it was serving
audio AND video then always on is essential.
Must be the "greenie" in me that m
70 - I'm born in 1970 :-)
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On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:30:51 -0700, "Andyoz"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>
> True,
>
> Maybe I just need to get used to the idea of the server whirring away
> all the time. But my music listening sessions are fairly sporatic so I
> might only need it say 10% of the time. I can see if it was serv
I have been wondering forum users would post how they distribute audio
(if they do) for whole house audio goodness.
Slim Devices could possibly then polish up the diagrams and info for
posting on the website. For example these could be added to the
diagram at http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_over
I have a windows server on which I use the WOL feature. My server is set
to go into standby after half an hour of inactivity or at 12pm every
night (which is usually okay if not just press power on the SB and
everything is sweet again).
To enable a set shutdown time and for those times when I jus
I have created a plugin that does exactly that. Please have a look at my
site to see how it works and download. I use this feature all the time.I
run it on a Linux machine, but I'm sure someone can advise on the
correct cmd for Windows.
http://www.avdv70.dsl.pipex.com/shutdown
Apologies if the b
Wow, this is a first - an SB that won't work wired but works fine
wirelessly...usually it's the other way around.
Things to check:
- is the router's LAN port light on for that port?
- you should be using a patch cable for a router -> SB connection, not
a crossover cable (although both router an
Well seems most people are over 40. Makes me feel young again.
Getting 39 in July...
Cheers,
Hein
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Ok I'll be the first. Hopefully Slim Devices won't mind that I borrowed
some of thier graphics.
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|Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?att
Remote shutdown and Wake-On-LAN has been in VideoBox since 2004 ;)
Regards,
Peter
On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:54:32 -0700, "kefa"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>
> I have created a plugin that does exactly that. Please have a look at my
> site to see how it works and download. I use this feature all the
This is because the Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration service looks
at all the available networks, then "helpfully" connects to the
next-strongest one should your existing connection decrease slightly in
signal strength.
I have no clue why anyone would ever think this is a good idea.
Also I
I'm interested to hear the outcome of Mr. Lanctot's suggestions.
Have you tried a different networking device (different switch/hub)
with different cables, and perhaps try specifying an IP and a ping
test? If you're still experiencing these problems then it's possible
that SB has a bad ethernet
Hi Mark.
Thanks for the tip re the WZCS, I've not had these problems myself but
as I've opted to let the Belkin software handle things I've disabled it
just to be on the safe side.
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Hi
With the risk of sounding stupid. Is it only possible to use putty to
port forward if slimserver is running on a linux machine?
If so, how can I connect a Squeezebox to a Windows server remotley,
with a server on the other end, but both with dynamic ip's (the server
changes once a month)?
Th
kefa Wrote:
> I have created a plugin that does exactly that. Please have a look at my
> site to see how it works and download. I use this feature all the time.I
> run it on a Linux machine, although I haven't tested in on Windows/Mac
>
> http://www.avdv70.dsl.pipex.com/shutdown
>
> Apologies i
I guess that a lot of you have done like me - ripped the complete CD
collection in a suitable format.
As my collection is around 1250 CD's, I want to store them somewhere
else (not in my living room). Do you have some good ideas for compact
and accessable storage ?
I don't expect to browse my c
just right click and save as... :)
Thank you so much for the plug-in by thw way! Will try it outonce I
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TheSaint Wrote:
> just right click and save as... :)
Er.. that doesn't fix a broken link, although it does download the
"page not found" page contents!
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hmm strange...it worked for me
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A lot of people like to ditch the jewel boxes and put the discs into
albums. You can get nylon covered albums that hold 100 CDs pretty
cheaply. I think some may even go as high as 300 CDs, but something
like that would be pretty heavy.
I have put my CDs, with jewel cases, into color coded cardb
TheSaint Wrote:
> hmm strange...it worked for me
Have you looked at the contents of the file?
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I've taken the CDs and paper inserts out of their jewel cases, placed them in CaseLogic sleeves, and then stored them in plastic boxes. I get ~100 CDs per box. The boxes I use came from Big Lots for $3.00, but I also saw them at Walmart for $0.20 more. They are made by Sterilite and come in thre
I have thought about nylon sleeves, as they are incredible at saving
space. But I like to keep my CD's in their jewel cases so I have the
cover art, cover notes and the CD in one place. Of course, I will only
miss the back cover, and that isn't that important now.
But what to do with special edi
Like you, I now use the Squeezebox exclusively, so I really don't need
all these jewel boxes laying around taking up room.
I recently started putting all my CD's into Jewel Sleeves. These things
are really great. I looked at lots of different sleeves. Here's why I
like 'em:
1) They are padded
BBobley Wrote:
>
> 2) They have room for the CD booklet and the tray card.
>
Having room for the tray card is really nice. Do they have a
distribitor in europe ?
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> Having room for the tray card is really nice. Do they have a distribitor
> in europe ?
Yes, I'm really happy with them. Keeps the whole package in one neat
place. They also sell (if you want 'em) special cases and furniture to
put the sleeves into. I went from about ten shelv
There are always a few which don't fit the system. I just put them in a separate identical box together with all the other oddballs. :) So far I haven't found any which won't fit in the box at all. I do have a few "paper case" CDs which are kind of irritating because you can't separate the liner
I use a very nice (and cheap) utility called Anapod Explorer. See:
http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/featpw.php
It adds an Explorer-like interface to Windows for managing your Ipod. I
find it much easier to use than ITunes. Allows you to easily copy files
to (and FROM) your Ipod to the PC
Larry Truesdale Wrote:
> I do have a few "paper
> case" CDs which are kind of irritating because you can't separate the
> liner
> notes, cover from the case.
I know those! They are very popular here in Norway, so I have at least
25 of those. As that is about 2% of the collection, I can live w
...the file has the extension .pm, so I guess it is the right one? no?
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dangerous_dom Wrote:
> Going a little off topic, I have also heard that DRM'd files use more
> battery life than non-DRM'd ones. Never tested it though.
DAP review did a test:
http://www.dapreview.net/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.265
The drain wasn't that bad.
Tom
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hmmm... sorry folks. there seems to be something strange going on with
my isp. when I ftp to my site I can change directories but I can't list
the contents of any directories. I get a 'ftp: connect: No route to
host' error. I'll have a rant at PIPEX in the morning.
In the meantime, please find t
Not that I was bored for a new release, but I wanted to be up to date,
so I kind of felt the same way in a sense..
I've been using 6.2.2 nightlies, but the artwork problem has been
dragging me down...so I decided to install 6.2.1 again, and, installing
it on top kept everything else in tacked...
Dan's set up a new forum to discuss Do-It-Yourself projects: custom
installs, modifications, upgrades, etc.
See you there!
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BBobley Wrote:
> Like you, I now use the Squeezebox exclusively, so I really don't need
> all these jewel boxes laying around taking up room.
>
> I recently started putting all my CD's into Jewel Sleeves. These things
> are really great. I looked at lots of different sleeves. Here's why I
> lik
I recently had to subnet my wireless network because the paranoids at my
wife's job require WPA for wireless on her laptop. So I had to attach a
second router with just WEP for the SB1. Here's what I found to be the
fatal configuration "errors":
If you set the Linksys WRT54G to mixed mode, it may
I have 2 SB2s connecting to Slimserver running on a Dell Server and a
Nokia 770 as a remote. Music is AAC and managed with playlists via
iTunes. Internet is Comcast cable on a 6MB line (usually) with modem
connected to a Belkin Pre-N wireless router. Works fine.
Recently bought a lake house about
I just purchased a new Mac Mini and attempted to install SlimServer
6.2.1, but the prefs panel is apparently not compatible with my version
of the OS. The exact error message is "You cannot open SlimServer
preferences pane on this computer. Contact the developer of this
software for a newer vers
On 4/19/06, patrija <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have 2 SB2s connecting to Slimserver running on a Dell Server and aNokia 770 as a remote. Music is AAC and managed with playlists via
iTunes. Internet is Comcast cable on a 6MB line (usually) with modemconnected to a Belkin Pre-N wireless router. Wor
On 4/19/06, ccho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I just purchased a new Mac Mini and attempted to install SlimServer6.2.1, but the prefs panel is apparently not compatible with my version
of the OS. The exact error message is "You cannot open SlimServerpreferences pane on this computer. Contact the de
On 19-Apr-06, at 7:12 PM, ccho wrote:
I was previously running SlimServer 6.2.1 on my G4 Mac Mini with no
problems.
you will need 6.2.2 nightly builds in order to run on an intel-based mac
-k
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Does anyone know of the best wireless router to use with a Squeezebox3?
At the moment, I run a netgear dg834 ADSL Modem/Router that cannot
handle the sheer volume of data being pushed backwards and forwards
through my wifi network.
I experience this as consistent audio dropouts when playing ba
Thanks for the quick responses. Is this because the control panel can't
run under rosetta?
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Assuming you have at least 384kbps upload speed in your primary house
(where the slimserver is located), you should be fine, but you will
have to configure slimserver to limit the bitrate for the player in the
lake house down to 256 or 128kbps.
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If you're happy with your server going into standby rather than shutting
down, then you shouldn't need any plugins to do what you want.
just download the latest 6.2.2.
Set your power management to put your computer into standby (after 10
or 15 minutes).
Open the network interface controller pro
The best solution to this is always CAT5 (or better) copper.
If you aren't a DIYer, an electrician can install CAT5 for like $50 a
run. If you only have to cover a few rooms, it's probably cheaper than
the router, and it'll surely take less time to get working. No WEP, no
WAP, no WSAP, no SSID, n
dwc Wrote:
> Check the sweet router page on the wiki:
>
> http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?RouterStatus
Yes that page is not very helpful.
There is limited information on the page and no indication of the ratio
of users with problems and without problems.
Also my router is listed there wi
tyler_durden Wrote:
> A lot of people like to ditch the jewel boxes and put the discs into
> albums. You can get nylon covered albums that hold 100 CDs pretty
> cheaply. I think some may even go as high as 300 CDs, but something
> like that would be pretty heavy.
>
> I have put my CDs, with je
wickedbob Wrote:
> Yes that page is not very helpful.
> There is limited information on the page and no indication of the ratio
> of users with problems and without problems.
>
> Also my router is listed there with no apparent problems.
> I beg to differ.
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Michaelwagner Wrote:
> The best solution to this is always CAT5 (or better) copper.
>
> If you aren't a DIYer, an electrician can install CAT5 for like $50 a
> run. If you only have to cover a few rooms, it's probably cheaper than
> the router, and it'll surely take less time to get working. No
MrC Wrote:
> Well, then, add your issues !
Done.
Hasn't done much about my problem though.
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out these crazy painter videos compairing the duckbill mask to the
competition here:
' [image: http://www.duckbill.tv] '
(http://209.126.225.174/images/32.gif)
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Sike Wrote:
> With the risk of sounding stupid. Is it only possible to use putty to
> port forward if slimserver is running on a linux machine?
>
No, you can use any SSH client. Putty, Tunnelier, SecureCRT, etc.
Sike Wrote:
>
> If so, how can I connect a Squeezebox to a Windows server remot
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I wired the 'whole' house as it was being built but once we were in I
realized that I had not thought things through quite enough and I needed to
put a WiFi solution in for an SB1 in the kitchen.
Because I already had an ADSL router installed I decided to simply add a
wireless access point in a co
davep,
davep Wrote:
> I have been using the T|X for about 6 months as my all-purpose PDA and
> also use it sometimes as a remote for my SBs. It works fine using the
> Handheld skin and displays artwork, etc in a fairly snappy way.
Could you please give me some information about the PalmOS rele
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