JohnSwenson;567518 Wrote:
> If SBS is running on the laptop, then yes, you can plug the Touch
> directly into the laptop. You WILL have to set a static IP address on
> the Touch and the laptop (on the same subnet of course), unless the
> laptop is setup as a DHCP server (which is extremely rare).
JohnSwenson;567518 Wrote:
> If SBS is running on the laptop, then yes, you can plug the Touch
> directly into the laptop. You WILL have to set a static IP address on
> the Touch and the laptop (on the same subnet of course), unless the
> laptop is setup as a DHCP server (which is extremely rare).
If SBS is running on the laptop, then yes, you can plug the Touch
directly into the laptop. You WILL have to set a static IP address on
the Touch and the laptop (on the same subnet of course), unless the
laptop is setup as a DHCP server (which is extremely rare). If the
Touch tries to connect to a
Ok. Got it. I already have the Touch and I love it. Just trying to
explore an alternative way of connecting without buying any more little
gadgets to establish a wireless hookup.
I saw that add for the cheap priced Touch. Great deal.
Thanks for your help.
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haitiman
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yes, I'm almost sure, but wait for confirmation from someone else to be
100%. However, I am 100% sure that you can do the following: Buy a
cheap WIFI router ($49 maybe). Hook it up at your cabin. Connect your
laptop to the router with ethernet (preferred method). Then you can put
the TOUCH and th
garym;567440 Wrote:
> I think you can, but if it is tied to your laptop, why not just use
> Squeezeplay running on your laptop with speakers attached to laptop. If
> you don't like your laptop soundcard, you can even spend a couple of
> hundred bucks on a USB DAC between the laptop and the powere
I think you can, but if it is tied to your laptop, why not just use
Squeezeplay running on your laptop with speakers attached to laptop. If
you don't like your laptop soundcard, you can even spend a couple of
hundred bucks on a USB DAC between the laptop and the powered speakers.
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garym
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Sorry if this has already been addressed in previous threads, but I am
new to the Squeezebox Touch.
I would like to know if I can simply connect the laptop (with the
Squeezebox server and music files) to the Touch directly with an
ethernet cable only. I do not want to use any wireless or internet
