![]() ![]() Unlike iTunes, Plex can read just about every media file format you can think of. In minutes, your media collection goes from being a series of files and folders to a Netflix-like experience that you control. It can also augment your collection of movies, TV shows, and music with a huge amount of related content from sources around the web, like movie posters and album art, details on cast and crew members, episode descriptions, original air dates, and much more. What is a Plex Media Server? Once installed and set up, a Plex Media Server can automatically organize all your files on your computer. If you want to set up a personal media server to house all your files, there are a few more steps. If you only want to stream third-party content, you can open an account, download the app on your device of choice, and you are good to go. You can organize your own personal media files, such as pictures, music, and videos, as well as streaming services to watch movies, TV series, podcasts, and other online content. Plex is software that you can use to store, locate, and access all of your media in one place. Fitbit Versa 3įor Plex Media Server: PC, Mac, Linux, FreeBSD computer, Nvidia Shield/Shield TV, Netgear Nighthawk router, or supported NASįor Plex Client Player: Any supported streaming device I am not an IT professional, but I play one on TV. Is it port forwarding or something like that? I remember entering an IP address during the initial setup, but don't remember which subnet I had to enter. So if I can see what Plex did, I might be able able to repeat it. My question is: What did the initial Plex configuration routine modify on my network settings to make it work? I have tried to repeat this trick with other applications and can't figure it out. Also, if my daughter is bogging down the internet with wireless torrent downloading, I can just cut the power to Router 2 and keep going with Router 1. I originally set it up this way so I could send wireless internet without allowing PC directory access to anybody with a wireless connection. ![]() Router 1 (LAN1) to PC w/ Plex Media Server My Plex Media Server PC is on a different subnet than the wireless router that streams the video to my Roku.and it works! I was searching for "PLEX across different subnets" and found this thread.and its current too! What do I need to do so I can stream movies on both TVs? My PC on the third floor is where Plex Media Server is installed and I have no issues streaming movies to the TV I have on my bedroom but I'm unable to stream anything to the TV on the living room. The TP-LINK TL-WR2543ND is connected to the SpeedSurf 504AN through a wired connection and the TV and PC are connected to the TP-LINK TL-WR2543ND through a wireless connection. On the first floor is the living room where there's a TV, another room with a PC, and the TP-LINK TL-WR2543ND. The TV and PC are connected to the SpeedSurf 504AN router through a wired connection. ![]() On the third floor is my room where I have the main PC, a TV, and the SpeedSurf 504AN. ![]() Here's how the computers, TV's, and routers are set up: I live in a three storey concrete house so drilling holes for cabling isn't really and option. I've got two routes, one provided by the ISP (SpeedSurf 504AN)and one that I purchased separately a few years back (TP-LINK TL-WR2543ND). Good day TPU!I'm a noob when it comes to networks and I have a slight problem that I need some assistance with. ![]()
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