Can't access MMW Server [split from: MMA draining battery]

[toby1kenobi]

Slightly off topic, but can anyone remind me how to set up sync server? I uninstalled MMA and have now reinstalled the new version (and MMW is unchanged), but when I search for the server with MMA nothing comes up.

[toby1kenobi]

Anyone able to help with re-setting up wireless sync?

[rusty]

Re. re-setting things up: I've been able to replicate the battery drain problem triggered by USB sync as well--that's tracked at:
http://www.ventismedia.com/mantis/view.php?id=11688

We're working on it, but I workaround that worked for me was to do a clean install by deleting MMA app data, deleting the /MediaMonkey folders, then run MMA once before you do a USB sync. Then in MMW, delete the sync profile that you're using and connect your device so that you can start afresh.

-Rusty

[toby1kenobi]

Re. re-setting things up: I've been able to replicate the battery drain problem triggered by USB sync as well--that's tracked at:
http://www.ventismedia.com/mantis/view.php?id=11688

We're working on it, but I workaround that worked for me was to do a clean install by deleting MMA app data, deleting the /MediaMonkey folders, then run MMA once before you do a USB sync. Then in MMW, delete the sync profile that you're using and connect your device so that you can start afresh.

-Rusty

Thanks for getting back to me, sorry for the delay in responding. I've done what you suggested, but my problem is (I think) More fundamental than that - when I try to find the server in MMA it can't 'see' MMW. MMW hasn't changed (AFAIK) since I had this working.

Toby

[rusty]

Toby,

Are you able to browse the server over UPnP?

-Rusty

btw, I'm going to move this item to a separate thread once you reply, since it's a different issue.

[toby1kenobi]

Do you mean in general? If so, yes, I can see/browse it in Windows Explorer on my laptop. Let me know if that's not what you meant!

[Lowlander]

Rusty likely meant that you can see the MMW server when browsing UPnP in MMA. This is a good test to verify if MMA can at least see MMW.

[toby1kenobi]

Ah ok, thanks - I'll check again when I'm at home.

[toby1kenobi]

Do you mean in general? If so, yes, I can see/browse it in Windows Explorer on my laptop. Let me know if that's not what you meant!

I can't see MMW from my phone using UPNP

[rusty]

Check the MMW Media Server logs to see if a connection is coming in from the UPnP client:
Tools > Options > Media Sharing > MediaMonkey Library (Options...) > Server Tab (you can also check on the UPnP/DLNA tab whether access has been granted to your client--if you didn't notice the Pop-up window in MMW when you attempted to connect, then you may not have access).

-Rusty

[toby1kenobi]

Check the MMW Media Server logs to see if a connection is coming in from the UPnP client:
Tools > Options > Media Sharing > MediaMonkey Library (Options...) > Server Tab (you can also check on the UPnP/DLNA tab whether access has been granted to your client--if you didn't notice the Pop-up window in MMW when you attempted to connect, then you may not have access).

-Rusty

It's not listed in the logs, and I don't get a popup (in MMW). MMW has 'Share automatically with all new devices' checked...is there anything else I can do?

[Lowlander]

Can you see the MMW server from any other device on your network? If you can make sure your MMA device is on the same network (not a guest or neighbors wifi) as the MMW server.

[toby1kenobi]

Can you see the MMW server from any other device on your network? If you can make sure your MMA device is on the same network (not a guest or neighbors wifi) as the MMW server.

I can see/browse it in Windows Explorer on my laptop (although this is the same laptop that's running MMW) and I can see that laptop (or its IP address at least) using Fing on my phone. In Fing I can also see that port 5000 on the MMW machine is open, and this is what MMW is using.

[Peke]

You need to check what port is used in Settings for MMW Server. Try to change port, it is common that some router filter UPnP ports and multicast trafic.

[toby1kenobi]

I've tried 5001, still nothing. Again, if I look in Fing on the phone I can see the computer and the open port (5001) but MMA doesn't see it at all.