Server - Client Question (1 Viewer)

[bwhite757]

Ok guys. I looked into running an HTPC server/client setup via mythtv a few years back and really never got around to doing it right. However my wife and I have purchased a new house and during the remodel I made an "Electronics" closet that is basically master command. From here I have CAT6 lines pulled to every room in the house that will/might have a TV in it. I have a Gigabit network switch in the closet to disperse internet, and or media server. I also have 2 cable lines running into the closet from an outdoor mounted HDTV antenna.

What I want to do is have a main server in the closet tied to our outdoor HDTV antenna, and be able to store all local media on this server. Then in each room have a smaller "client" be able to pull live/recorded TV and all stored media from the server. Basically just a frontend, with minimal storage and power.

I've tried doing google searches for client/server setups, but could not really find any good reads on MediaPortal. Does MP have this capability?

 

[HomeY]

Hi bwhite757 and welcome

Yes, MediaPortal has the option for a (dedicated) Server / Client setup.
Both the Client & Server software can be installed separately so you can setup the server to receive the TV channels and stream those over your gbit network to any client available.
More info can be found in the Wiki:
http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/1_MEDIAPORTAL_1/12_Installation/1_Deploy_Tool/0_Select_Options

 

[bwhite757]

Wow, how'd I miss that??? Thanks for the quick answer, that's just what I needed to know. Now I can go ahead and start buying my frontend equipment.

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

Short answer yes

 

[porky996t]

Hi bwhite,

I use MP in a server / client setup. The server has 3 x dual DVB-T & DVB-S cards, and this streams over a EOP network to a Zotac Zbox client in the kitchen and the bedroom. I get full HD streaming too. I use MCE RC6 remotes on all units for ease of use by the GF.

There are some good setups noted >>here<<