The “Web” settings area manages the client side of Plex. You can always add them later.ĭepending on “Dashboard” settings, the UI would look like something below.Ĭlick on the tools icon (#1) to access the settings page. Pick the channels you would like to install, or “Skip” it. Repeat the same steps for the other media types. READ: "HOW TO DVD RIP WITH HANDBRAKE"īrowse to the folder containing the movie files. I started with “Movies” (#1), click “Next” (#2). To add a library, select one of the media type (#1) and click “Next”.
The email field (#3) is optional, click “Next” (#4). It can be renamed to something more descriptive. By default, the computer name or hostname is used. The Plex server is identified by the “Friendly Name” (#1). Creating one will allow you to access and/or share your local content over an internet connection. You will be presented with the option to “Sign Up” or login. Right click and click on “Media Manager…” If you do not get the Plex setup page, in the notification area, look for the Plex icon. You should get two web browser sessions, one asking you to login your Plex account and the other to start the Plex setup. Once the “Plex Media Server” is successfully installed, “launch” the configuration process. Locate the downloaded file and run the installer.
Select “Windows” and proceed to download the English version. Steps Overview.įrom the browser, go to the Plex download section and click on “COMPUTER”. Per Plex, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2.4 GHz or better, 2GB RAM.įor this tutorial, Microsoft Windows 7. Moreover, Plex clients are not limited to PCs or laptops, there are Plex app for the most popular mobile platforms and streaming devices. The content is centralized and served from the Plex Media Server within your local network as easily as from a remote connection over the internet. It is based on a client-server architecture or act as a middle tier server. As cool and functional as they are none of them support remote streaming as Plex Media Server does. There are a few software options to stream content to the TV, just to name a few, XBMC, Windows Media Center and MythTV (Linux based).
0 kommentar(er)
