second MP with sat card, possible? (1 Viewer)

[jmbillings]

I know MP itself can't do this, but I'm already using for the record on the main htpc downstairs.

We now want to add a second machine in the bedroom, that will be able to view all the media on the downstairs computer. However as we already have a sat cable into the bedroom, i'd like to use this to give us a third feed (we already have dual tuners in the downstairs machine).

Has anyone got such a config set up ok? I presume it's along the lines of installing tv server AND MP on the upstairs computer, then setting up for the record on the upstairs tv server to link somehow to the downstairs, then the upstairs MP being a 4tr client of the downstairs also? I think... lol

Or should I not bother... because it will never work...

 

[rekenaar]

Hi there

I have not tried it myself, but from what I have read, it should work without problem.

1. PC1 installed with TVServer and MP Client (singleseat).
2. PC1 installed with 4TR Core services and 4TR clients.
3. PC2 installed with TVServer and MP Client (singleseat).
4. PC2 installed with ONLY 4TR clients.
5. 4TR core services must then be configured on PC1 with 2 recorders, PC1 and PC2.

 

[dvdfreak]

Yes, this will work just fine (exactly like rekenaar outlined) provided you install For The Record's core services to run under an administrator account with full network access.

During For The Record's setup there is wizard-page where you can enter these credentials (most people leave these blank in which case the local SYSTEM account is used). So for a multi-server setup you must really enter proper account credentials here.

 

[jmbillings]

Thanks guys, sounds like it can be persuaded.

Hope so anyway, cuz I just ordered a load of bits