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That worked!! Cool!

I noticed that the router firmware version is 2002. Should I try to update that? Seams kinda old to me.

One more question....(for now anyway)

Where do I install SqueezCenter? On my office PC or on the Server? I had thought that it needed to be installed on the server to enable it to run with the PC turned off. However, when I open the Server Console and navagate to the software (where I placed in the Server Shared Folder) and click to install it, I do not have the option to install it anywhere but the PC drives.

Installing SqueezeCenter on a HP MediaServer is a tad tricky as it is not really supported (by HP). You need to use "Remote Desktop" and run the install from the server itself. Since it is a server, it is a bit more tricky as you have to "allow" the application to run.
I thought you were using the instructions from the SlimDev Forums. That is where I found how to do it. If you don't find how to do it in the next two hours, I will be home this PM and I can help you then with more details.

ADDITIONAL: You MUST install it on the server as SqueezeCenter does not like to access files that are not local.

Oh crap! I thought I was using Remote Desktop.... I was just clicking on the icon on my PC. I tried using the remote connector. I'll be back later after I try this again.

not sure if someone already answered this, but most linksys routers have the followind default credentials

username: linksys
pwd: admin

So this isn't a regular computer, but more like an NAS? It would be harder to install Squeezecenter on it if that's the case. It would be better if you could though, as you can't play anything without Squeezecenter running.



Huh? Can't you map the drive on the HP to a drive letter so the music folder is something like e:\music ?

The HP is a regular PC, barring a keyboard and a screen (hence the need for remote desktop).
SqueezeCenter is allergic to drive mapping, so the path needs to be local.

It's working now... A lot of help and support from EFalardeau.

Long day. This PC stuff drains the life out of me.

Oh, I also updated my router firmware. That seamed to help a bit. I've been having troubles whenever the PC would restart after a windows update. I'd have to restart the stupid thing a couple times to get the network going again. I hope the new router firmware fixed that.

Unfortunately, Mike, that's more likely the PC than the router, but maybe you'll be lucky.

GGRRRRRR!!! You and Peter need to come up and visit me. LOL