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[n_lev]

Hi, guys!

I've recently installed MP on my XP laptop and I'm still working my way through, so don't be too hard on me...

Question I have is where do I configure Internet connection parameters? My computer is connected to Internet but MP seems to not see that, since I wouldn't add radio stations or cities in Weather plug-in.
Do I need to configure smth. to let MP see Internet?

 

[Taipan]

There is nothing to configure in MediaPortal - as long as you can access the internet with IE, then MP should connect, too ....

 

[charli181]

Like Taipan said, Mp uses the settings defined in Internet Explorer. Not too sure how MP will work behind a proxy server if IE is configured to use one though. From memory I don't think it worked too well. Not sure if that was fixed though.

 

[n_lev]

Like Taipan said, Mp uses the settings defined in Internet Explorer. Not too sure how MP will work behind a proxy server if IE is configured to use one though. From memory I don't think it worked too well. Not sure if that was fixed though.

Thanks, guys!
I'm trying it at work so I guess proxy might be a problem. Will try it from home tonight...

 

[tangmonster]

I struggled with microsoft ICS and in the end I downloaded a free software that basically is a proxy server.

my living room mediaportal pc is connected via wireless to the pc running the little software and the pc running the software is connected to the internet.
I just had to set up the settings correct in IE and mediaportal worked just fine.

good luck

tang

 

[HamisHH]

n_lev

Have you disabled the Windows XP Firewall? If so, tell us how your network is configured? PC > CAT 5E > DSL\CABLE ROUTER > DSL\CABLE Modem?

Do you get an IP address? Start>RUN>Type "CMD" Enter under the DOS prompt type ipconfig, what do you get?

Regards, Hamish

 

[n_lev]

n_lev

Have you disabled the Windows XP Firewall? If so, tell us how your network is configured? PC > CAT 5E > DSL\CABLE ROUTER > DSL\CABLE Modem?

Do you get an IP address? Start>RUN>Type "CMD" Enter under the DOS prompt type ipconfig, what do you get?

Regards, Hamish

Yep, Firewall is disabled. IP address is fine (it's assigned by corporate DHCP server). I think it's probably because of firewall or other stuff in a corporate network. Probably some ports are closed. I'll try from home on a weekend... Thanks for help!

 

[kgkjack]

I am having similar problems. Solution?