TV server cannot connect to MySQL on localhost (1 Viewer)

[firefalcon]

MediaPortal Version: 1.1.0
MediaPortal Skin:
Windows Version: windows xp sp3
CPU Type: E1400
HDD:
Memory:
Motherboard:
Video Card:
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: hauggauge PVR-150
1. TV Card Type:
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec:
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case:
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote:
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection: VGA

I have successfully installed MP 1.1.0 release. The problem I found is that the TV server cannot connect to local MySQL via localhost or "127.0.0.1" address. I found that I must have one active external link (e.g. the ethernet or the wi-fi) available with an valid IP address. Then, I also need to configure MySQL to bind with the external address, to get TV server successfully connected.

This is strange and also not convinient since I want the standalone MP machine offline in most of the time, but occasionally dial out to access internet. Is this any intentioned design of TV server? or how can I work around that?

Many thanks,

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/newcomers-forum-240/useful-posts-50062/

You need the MS Loopback adapter, link in above post

 

[firefalcon]

Thanks very much, that's very helpful.

And, would it be better to include this into the Installation guide? especially for singleseat users

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

And, would it be better to include this into the Installation guide? especially for singleseat users

Good idea, will see what I can do.