Media Servers - iTunes
The LaPlug can act as an iTunes Music server, streaming audio files to a computer on the network running
iTunes. Once configured, a playlist bearing the machine name of your LaPlug (by default
LaPlug
) will appear in
the Shared category within iTunes, and audio files stored on the LaPlug will be listed in this playlist. Follow these
steps:
Make sure the USB device is properly connected to the LaPlug, and that the LaPlug is connected to your
1.
.
Enable Media Servers on the Dashboard (see
2.
Make sure that one of the attached USB devices has been assigned as the
Master volume
(see
3.
.
In iTunes, make sure Library sharing is enabled in
Preferences > Sharing > Look for shared libraries
.
4.
Access the shared playlist in iTunes.
5.
Technical note:
The iTunes Server Service supports the following file types: .mp3, .wav, .aac, .pls, and
.m3u.
Media Servers - Windows Media Player
Once configured, Windows Media Player (WMP) can play files located on the LaPlug through the network
connection. Follow these steps:
Make sure the USB device is properly connected to the LaPlug, and that the LaPlug is connected to your
1.
.
Enable Media Servers on the Dashboard (see
2.
Make sure that one of the attached USB devices has been assigned as the
Master volume
(see
3.
.
In WMP, click
Organize > Manage Libraries > Music
(or
Video
or
Pictures
).
4.
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