Hey has anyone found a known working set of software to connect to a WHS box? I've got a media server and I'd like to stream from it to my tablet when I'm around the house.
I've been able to successfully use ES File Explorer to view my network shared folder containing media files. The LAN tab allows you to specify the IP address and folder path of your shared folder.
I am sharing files from a machine running Vista Ultimate, but it should work with any Windows shared folder. I found it necessary to open up the following ports in my Windows firewall though:
137 - TCP Netbios name service
138 - TCP Netbios datagram service
139 - TCP Netbios session service
445 - TCP Active directory
Once I created a connection in ES File Explorer, I can easily navigate to my shared folder and access files. However, when I view .AVI files, they play for about 5 seconds, then I get a prompt stating that the media type cannot be streamed and it begins the process of transferring he file onto the gTablet.
Hope this helps.
Look at CIFS Manager in the market. Note you will need a kernel that supports CIFS (not sure if the stock ROM and/or TNTL do.)
Once you properly configure your CIFS mount, You can browse the folder with any file manager, play media, etc.
I have a Windows 2008 server housing all of my media. File shares to my G-Tab through CIFS just fine.
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Look at CIFS Manager in the market. Note you will need a kernel that supports CIFS (not sure if the stock ROM and/or TNTL do.)
Once you properly configure your CIFS mount, You can browse the folder with any file manager, play media, etc.
I have a Windows 2008 server housing all of my media. File shares to my G-Tab through CIFS just fine.
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this is the method I use.. just note that you'll likely need to mount by ip, not computer name.
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this is the method I use.. just note that you'll likely need to mount by ip, not computer name.
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May largely depend on how your network is setup. Since I have Windows Server, It's also my DNS server for the home/office. Thus, name lookups work well for me.
I suspect most people are using their ISP's DNS, or other public DNS that of course won't know the names on the local network.
Thanks guys.
I'm primarily concerned with getting to stuff off my internal network. I didn't even look at the filexplorer network tab
I'll play with it some tonight and see what I can figure out.
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Note you will need a kernel that supports CIFS (not sure if the stock ROM and/or TNTL do.)
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TnTL works fine.
If you're using a hardware firewall to both serve out DHCP addresses and proxy DNS, they often are setup so that a DNS request for the name associated with one of the DHCP leases is returned by the proxy.
I'd be wary of opening up those ports on the internet, BTW
+1 ES File Explorer
I've been setting up "Subsonic" on my WHS box to use. I have the software loaded and setup on the server at this point, plus one of the PC's on my network. Works fine. Today will be testing the Android app on my G Tablet to see how that goes.
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Subsonic streams audio + builds playlists perfectly via Gtablet, will need to work on video...
I have been using Tversity on the server and uPnPlay on the Gtab. Works pretty good, but wanted to try out subsonic though.
JimmyChew said:
I've been setting up "Subsonic" on my WHS box to use. I have the software loaded and setup on the server at this point, plus one of the PC's on my network. Works fine. Today will be testing the Android app on my G Tablet to see how that goes.
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+1 for this setup. Been running for months with no problem. GTab, DX, & Nook. Very slick.
mb2k said:
+1 for this setup. Been running for months with no problem. GTab, DX, & Nook. Very slick.
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+2 Subsonic is a great program. Very well done on the Android. I use it locally and on the road.
I use ES File Explorer on my WHS all the time.
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I am using this application and i updated it and now i can't open my computer drive in it it says
path doesn't exist
anyone knows how to share the pc through this application ??
I forgot how I eventually got it working, but I do remember jumping from different SDKs really caused problems for the various remote sharing/samba apps. I finally gave up trying since I was bouncing back and forth from different builds that were based on different SDKs.
My suggestion, download Filezilla FTP Server (assuming you have a Windows PC). That will allow you to run an FTP server on your home computer/laptop/network. Install it. Then go to dyndns.org and sign up for a free account. THey will give you a free domain name (actually a subdomain, but that's fine). While at dyndns.org, make sure you get their DNS update program (it's free). It will regularly update your IP address and link it with your free domain name. Then from the market, get AndFTP. You'll then be able to FTP to your own computer, anytime and anywhere (as long as you're computer is on and awake). You won't have to have a wifi connection, it can be done anywhere you have a data connection on your phone. You won't have to be on your own network. It's all super easy to do, and you won't be bugged by these nagging problems when bouncing from different roms.
Is there a method or app that will allow a GTab/VEGAn 5.1 to view/connect via WiFi/LAN (on dock) a Windows network? Posting here might be a stretch unless an app exists. Might be better suited for Development group if so.
Searched threads and found very little (if anything) on this for GTabs (some for phones tho). Perhaps a solution doesn't exist---yet. Or I am showing my android ignorance!
Not sure what you want to do. I am using a tonidoplug ( server) and can access the HD attached to it via wireless network as well as over internet from remote location. Not a simple app, but an efficient solution.
Just the ability to browse a network/share files would be spiffy. Will check out tonidoplug. thanks
I use EStrongs file explorer to browse, copy, transfer, files on my Windows 7 pc's via my wireless network. If thats what you are referring to.
Precisely! Thanks
I find using the cifs support in Clemsyn's kernel with the free CifsManager app provides the best integration with windows shares.
This allows you to map, or mount, your network shares as folders on the tablet, giving apps that do not understand UNC and such, access to network resources they would not otherwise have...
So I'm trying to open files from my LAN... What a pain.
EStrongs: Doesn't really support Domain logins. ie: domain\username So basically unusable for my needs
Astro: Cannot open any files. Get java errors and crashes. But at least I can logon to my domain. Even opening a basic jpg gives a blank screen.
Ghost Commander: Love this, log on to my domain, VERY fast. Can't open files from the LAN though, have to copy to SD first.
Anyone else have a suggested file manager that can do SMB, domains, and open files from the lan?
twiceover said:
So I'm trying to open files from my LAN... What a pain.
EStrongs: Doesn't really support Domain logins. ie: domain\username So basically unusable for my needs
Astro: Cannot open any files. Get java errors and crashes. But at least I can logon to my domain. Even opening a basic jpg gives a blank screen.
Ghost Commander: Love this, log on to my domain, VERY fast. Can't open files from the LAN though, have to copy to SD first.
Anyone else have a suggested file manager that can do SMB, domains, and open files from the lan?
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You can try File Expert free from market.
it works pretty good for me on Gtablet.
Close, but none of my office docs will open directly. First have to download with my browser then open.
Real nice and fast interface though. Did let me logon to domain.
linda is a good explorer, but not sure about the domain log in.
have you tried ES File Explorer?
try File Expert
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095254
CIFS
Use 'Cifs manager' to mount any SMB share and view content locally without having to actually transfer it.
EDIT: works for streaming network shared movies, music, reading and editing documents, installing apks, etc.
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I don't know if this is a noobie question or not. And search wasn't very helpful.
Is there a way (or an app) to connect my NC to either my Mac Mini (or my PC) via my home wireless network (not USB) in order to transfer files back and forth??? .... hopefully a way to move files locally without using the Internet (i.e. dropbox or similar)
I'm running full CM7 (EMMC) on the NC and Snow Leopard on my Mini.
And since I'm helping other people with their NC's, does anyone know how to do this on a stock NC????
Not sure if this works for the Nook but try Samba Fileshare app from the Market. Allows you to connect via regular I.p. address. I use this with my phone.
Use ES File Explorer app. This allows you to see and manage all the files on your Nook, and on a networked computer and do ftp transfers as well. Lots of functionality apart from basic file transfers, stable and free.
Yes there is an app call WiFi file explorer it gives an ip address to enter in the browser and then you can send or download files. it works very well I use it in the evo 4G and nook color.
I use ES File Explorer if I am working on the NC but if I am working on the computer I start Samba Filesharring on the NC and do all the manipulation on the computer. It is easier that way since I can see all the thumbnails of pictures so I can select them nd just drag and drop.
+1 for Samba. The SD card just appears as a share on your Windows network and if you check the box to remember your credentials you just have to remember to wake the NC up before you try to connect to it.
Try Dropbox. Easy setup and works a treat.
Zhousibo said:
Not sure if this works for the Nook but try Samba Fileshare app from the Market. Allows you to connect via regular I.p. address. I use this with my phone.
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Yes! It works! I use it on my home network.
I received a 64GB Kingston Wi-Drive for Christmas. I was a little bummed that it didn't support NTFS (if using the wireless) but have discovered other uses for the drive.
Some people have complained that you can't use it with media libraries like XBMC, but you can.
Click "Add Videos..." -> On the "Add Video Source" pop-up Click "Browse" -> Choose "Add network location..." -> Choose "Web server directory (HTTP)" as the protocol and enter "192.168.200.254" as the "Server Address" (if connected directly to the Wi-Drive... If your Wi-Drive is bridging your home wireless connection you can use the IP your router assigned to the Wi-Drive). -> Click "Done" -> Click "OK" -> Choose the newly added location: "http://192.168.200.254:80" and click "OK" -> Enter a name for the media Source and then click "OK".
You can then choose a Content Scraper based on the content.
Can you not connect to the WiDrive using ES File Explorer or another file manager that can access wifi?
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Can you not connect to the WiDrive using ES File Explorer or another file manager that can access wifi?
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Astro and ES File Explorer just support Samba and FTP... not HTTP. The Wi-Drive app is basically just a file manager itself. You can open files individually using whatever default media player you want. But since the storage is not mounted, you can't index you media in a library, unless you do something like I did with XBMC.
Thanks for that, I've been thinking about getting one myself purely for file storage and was hoping it would be easy access via a file manager.
Troute said:
Thanks for that, I've been thinking about getting one myself purely for file storage and was hoping it would be easy access via a file manager.
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You can also open files by just going to the web page (http://192.168.200.254) in Chrome. Kingston is using apache and WebDAV for hosting the content on the drive. I'm going to look into the webserver portion to see if I can add support for other protocols.
I've also put in a support request with both Metago (Astro) and EStrongs (ES File Explorer)
I know it's off topic, and I do apologize.
Kind of a similar setup. I have a Tmobile sonic hotspot that allows you to put a micro in it, and you can access files over a webui. I've ordered a card, but does it seem feasible this might work?
I wouldn't consider ordering the card a waste regardless, but it would be nice, seeing how my n7 lacks the basic ports, and otg cables are an annoyance.
I have kingston wi-drive and can not seem to playing a video leads the Apple TV via xbcm thank you