VLC media player type the URL of receiver with port 9000 (File, Open Network Stream)

[zhong]

In ads. of Pinwheel it said you can-

Simply download FREE VLC media player on any device (windows, mac, iphone, andriod) and type the URL of receiver with port 9000 (File, Open Network Stream)
Code:
http://boxip:9000

I don't really understand this.

So what does that do ?

http://boxip:9000

Play the video what you would see on Pinwheel HD like Slingplayer app. on any Apple device or Android device ?

Or are they talking about playing any video or audio file on your network, like if you had a network drive and play files from it which you can do without using Pinwheel, but you can do this on vlc without using Pinwheel so I don't know what the point of it ?

Thanks

[spyeyes]

whatever you watching on your pinwheel ,you can see it on the other device.And all saw your pinwheel can grab your movies or anything from you pc.:comfort1:

[BanHammer]

if your Pinwheel HD is getting the IP address 192.168.0.6 from your router, open VLC http://192.168.0.6:9000

for internal addresses, you don't need to forward any ports on the router.

however, if you want to access the stream from outside your network (eg, The Internet), forward port 9000 to the Pinwheel. I did this last week, I streamed WWE Survivor Series SD from my receiver in <not Toronto> to my brother's laptop in Toronto. I was going to stream the HD feed, but I don't have the upload speed required.

you can make a playlist to open the IP address for you. copy and paste this to Notepad or other text editor and save it as Pinwheel-local-stream.xspf


<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<playlist xmlns="http://xspf.org/ns/0/" xmlns:vlc="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/ns/0/" version="1">
<title>Playlist</title>
<trackList>
<track>
<location>http://--PINWHEEL IP--:9000</location>
<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
<vlc:id>0</vlc:id>
<vlc:option>network-caching=1000</vlc:option>
</extension>
</track>
</trackList>
<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
<vlc:item tid="0"/>
</extension>
</playlist>

if you want to stream over the Internet, replace --PINWHEEL IP-- with your external IP address instead of the local address. save as Pinwheel-online-stream.xspf

you can get your external IP from http://www.ip-tracker.org

[zhong]

Is there any info.. How to forward port 9000 to the Pinwheel ?

I have a WRT54G Linksys router.

Thanks




however, if you want to access the stream from outside your network (eg, The Internet), forward port 9000 to the Pinwheel. I did this last week, I streamed WWE Survivor Series SD from my receiver in <not Toronto> to my brother's laptop in Toronto. I was going to stream the HD feed, but I don't have the upload speed required.

you can make a playlist to open the IP address for you. copy and paste this to Notepad or other text editor and save it as Pinwheel-local-stream.xspf


<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<playlist xmlns="http://xspf.org/ns/0/" xmlns:vlc="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/ns/0/" version="1">
<title>Playlist</title>
<trackList>
<track>
<location>http://--PINWHEEL IP--:9000</location>
<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
<vlc:id>0</vlc:id>
<vlc:option>network-caching=1000</vlc:option>
</extension>
</track>
</trackList>
<extension application="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/playlist/0">
<vlc:item tid="0"/>
</extension>
</playlist>

if you want to stream over the Internet, replace --PINWHEEL IP-- with your external IP address instead of the local address. save as Pinwheel-online-stream.xspf

you can get your external IP from http://www.ip-tracker.org

[BanHammer]

Is there any info.. How to forward port 9000 to the Pinwheel ?

I have a WRT54G Linksys router.

Thanks

Log into your router and click on "Applications & Gaming".

(The IP for the WRT54G is 192.168.1.1)

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/115/ha3l.jpg


Make sure to untick "Enable" whenever you don't want people watching what you're watching. This will close the port to outsiders. As mentioned earlier, if you're just going to do to local streaming, you don't need to forward any ports.

[gordc]

I am trying to view on my ipad and I am not on my network not sure what to type into vcl. I do know my external ip

[RVD420]

using a free domain service such as no-ip can make using the pinwheel outside of a home network easier

[gordc]

no-ip.com?


using a free domain service such as no-ip can make using the pinwheel outside of a home network easier

[silvia]

How can I configure to view from 2-3 persons on VLC.. Because its only one at a time can view it

[RVD420]

no-ip.com?
nope

no-ip.org

[BanHammer]

dyn.com and dlinkddns.com are good ones too

[silvia]

How can I configure to view from 2-3 persons on VLC.. Because its only one at a time can view it

[zhong]

http://--PINWHEEL IP--:9000 is not working for me when I do local live stream on my VLC for Windows program.
I am using on my computer Windows xp and I am connected to the network via wireless usb adapter..
My firewall in Windows is on.
Even if I local stream, don't I need to enable anything on Windows firewall in order for it to live stream on my computer ?

Thanks


Log into your router and click on "Applications & Gaming".

(The IP for the WRT54G is 192.168.1.1)

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/115/ha3l.jpg


Make sure to untick "Enable" whenever you don't want people watching what you're watching. This will close the port to outsiders. As mentioned earlier, if you're just going to do to local streaming, you don't need to forward any ports.

[zhong]

So there is no cost to register for this service ?


using a free domain service such as no-ip can make using the pinwheel outside of a home network easier

[RVD420]

So there is no cost to register for this service ?
There is a no cost option (you do have to goto their site every month or so. Or you can buy a year service for about $10 and then you do not have to goto their site.

[gordc]

I am using rogers modem and I can now use vlc when I am on my network but can't view outside the house. I am able to log into rogers modem but not sure what to do or add in the modem.

[zhong]

I had to port forward the I.P. address of Pinwheel.
It worked on my network too, but not externally.


You don't use router ?

In setup when I logged in my linksys router.
I have to go to Settings, Application and Gaming.
You have to add port forward you I.P. address of your Pinwheel and put down 9000 as port to forward to.

Type "what is my i.p." in google and use that i.p. address.

on

http://youripaddressheredisplayedingoogle:9000 to vlc player.

Should be able to live stream that way, but I didn't get it to work.









I am using rogers modem and I can now use vlc when I am on my network but can't view outside the house. I am able to log into rogers modem but not sure what to do or add in the modem.

[BanHammer]

I am using rogers modem and I can now use vlc when I am on my network but can't view outside the house. I am able to log into rogers modem but not sure what to do or add in the modem.

do you know which modem is it?

I've got the Cisco DPC3825 and have had both the SMC-D3GN and Hitron modems from Rogers

[gordc]

It's the Hiltron modem model CGN2


do you know which modem is it?

I've got the Cisco DPC3825 and have had both the SMC-D3GN and Hitron modems from Rogers

[BanHammer]

It's the Hiltron modem model CGN2
the port forwarding function doesn't work on that unit.

http://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Getting_connected/thread-id/9693
http://rogers.lithium.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Getting_connected/thread-id/8923

[gordc]

So there's no way to view my mini on vlc outside my network?



the port forwarding function doesn't work on that unit.

http://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Getting_connected/thread-id/9693
http://rogers.lithium.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Getting_connected/thread-id/8923

[gordc]

ok I finally got it to work both ways, thanks everyone for your help!

[wedalan]

hi guys
not trying to hijack this thread but I just cant seem to stream from my pinwhell mini to vlc player on ipad ,iphone ,or laptop .does the latest file work with this function and do I need to intall vlc on the stb aswell.

[gordc]

VlC won't work with 2.9 I had to use 2.8. You need to make sure to install the network app on the Pinwheel


hi guys
not trying to hijack this thread but I just cant seem to stream from my pinwhell mini to vlc player on ipad ,iphone ,or laptop .does the latest file work with this function and do I need to intall vlc on the stb aswell.

[wedalan]

thanks gordc I am going to try that and the network app where do I get it

[benfica]

VlC won't work with 2.9 I had to use 2.8. You need to make sure to install the network app on the Pinwheel
Vlc does work with all models Pinwheel...
2.9 also works with all models ...
2.9 the most stable file released with Pwheel Team...
I use it lots on iphone and laptop works great !!

[blacklistedcard]

I wish the network streaming program was able to change channels. It's great to watch live streams, but some times I want to change the channel.

[blacklistedcard]

I noticed that with firmware 2.9 that VLC does not work. It errors out with "Artist Unknown" error. Use to work before.

Running windows VLC v2.1.2

[zhong]

You have to buy Slingbox and use a Slingplayer app . on your Apple or Android device, then you would be able to do so.
Configure it with the C2010_RV.bin inside remotePinwheel HD Mini.zip file posted in files section
Slingbox works great with Pinwheel. In fact the virtual remote app. works and responds better than the crappy remote that comes with Pinwheel which many times doesn't repond when I press the buttons.
You can even help people configure their antenna satellite settings and scan channels with it, if other party has the Slingbox properly installed and setup.


I wish the network streaming program was able to change channels. It's great to watch live streams, but some times I want to change the channel.

[knightflt]

You have to buy Slingbox and use a Slingplayer app . on your Apple or Android device, then you would be able to do so.
Configure it with the C2010_RV.bin inside remotePinwheel HD Mini.zip file posted in files section
Slingbox works great with Pinwheel. In fact the virtual remote app. works and responds better than the crappy remote that comes with Pinwheel which many times doesn't repond when I press the buttons.
You can even help people configure their antenna satellite settings and scan channels with it, if other party has the Slingbox properly installed and setup.

Yes i tried the vlc for streaming i find it personally useless for me as i don't want to watch only the one channel that is selected on the pinwheel with no option to change it. i have a slingbox and there is no streaming issues outside the network as far as freeze streaming like the vlc on or off 3G or 4G, the remote works awesome guide ect and you can even turn on and off the pinwheel from anywhere with the sling i know the sling app for the phone is a little expensive but if you have a android or a jailbroken iphone the app is a non issue as with a little looking you can find the app. So for me streaming to my devices there is no option other than Sling it is the way to go.

[gordc]

I just bought a slingbox pro HD, when seting it up what manufacture did you say it was and did you say it was and Sat or Cable box or other device?

[plushsat]

VlC won't work with 2.9 I had to use 2.8. You need to make sure to install the network app on the Pinwheel


Vlc does work with all models Pinwheel...
2.9 also works with all models ...
2.9 the most stable file released with Pwheel Team...
I use it lots on iphone and laptop works great !!

Same here with a mini : no VLC love with the 2.9 release, I had to go back to 2.8.

[zhong]

So does everyone confirm that using 2.9 release prevent VLC streaming from Pinwheel HD Mini?

So will 3.0 release come out soon so will make it work, so can stream with VLC ?

Thanks


Same here with a mini : no VLC love with the 2.9 release, I had to go back to 2.8.

[the_prof]

To me there is not a lot of difference between 2.8 and 2.9. I backed off to 2.8 today and was able to watch a PPV movie on my big screen in the living room using VLC and my Apple TV. I'm hoping a new file comes out soon to address some of the issues.

[blacklistedcard]

I just bought a slingbox pro HD, when seting it up what manufacture did you say it was and did you say it was and Sat or Cable box or other device?

Setup the remote with "Pick" button on the webpage
Select "Satellite"
Select "Custom"
The next screen will instruct you to add the location of the C2010_PL.bin file on your c: drive. Put the directory location and you'll be able to use the remote.

I have it working just fine with my Slingbox 350. I just having problem with the component video input not showing up. Audio is working great though.

[wawel3]

Vlc does work with all models Pinwheel...
2.9 also works with all models ...
2.9 the most stable file released with Pwheel Team...
I use it lots on iphone and laptop works great !!

Just got pinwheel mini setup my TV thru wifi and its working perfect, but I can't make vlc streaming to work on mine PC. I've got 2.9 installed. That what I did, got IP address from pinwheel network, open vlc on my PC, went to "open network stream" typed "http://ipaddress:9000" and pressed "play". That's the error message I got "VLC is unable to open the MRL 'http://my ip address Your input can't be opened:". What did I do wrong? Please response.

[the_prof]

Just got pinwheel mini setup my TV thru wifi and its working perfect, but I can't make vlc streaming to work on mine PC. I've got 2.9 installed. That what I did, got IP address from pinwheel network, open vlc on my PC, went to "open network stream" typed "http://ipaddress:9000" and pressed "play". That's the error message I got "VLC is unable to open the MRL 'http://my ip address Your input can't be opened:". What did I do wrong? Please response.

There is only one person benfica that claims it is working on 2.9 most peeps are using 2.8 to make VLC work as I did.

[6feetunder]

I believe benfica is claiming this because it does work but im guessing its because he is using the IPTV model. My neighbor says that VLC on his PW IPTV is working perfectly using 2.9. So maybe this is a mini glitch?

[spyeyes]

yes Benfica hes right works good whit IPTV 2.9 ...

[wawel3]

I believe benfica is claiming this because it does work but im guessing its because he is using the IPTV model. My neighbor says that VLC on his PW IPTV is working perfectly using 2.9. So maybe this is a mini glitch?
Thanks guys that what I thing it is, because I tried everything and I can't get it to work, will try 2.8 and will let you know.Thanks for the reply.

[wawel3]

I switched to 2.8 and streaming works great now, yes I'm using Pinwheel mini, but I still can't make net drive to work, any suggestions.

[silvia]

Back to 2.8.. But.. VLC freeze via internet!! On Lan they play good! I have router dual band and internet 10/1.5 câble! Thanks you

[silvia]

Nobody....

[the_prof]

Back to 2.8.. But.. VLC freeze via internet!! On Lan they play good! I have router dual band and internet 10/1.5 câble! Thanks you

I don't get what you mean. If your VLC is freezing it indicates that your connection is poor, out of range etc. Internet has no bearing because it is your LAN that is carrying the signal either wireless or wired. Now if your receiver is freezing on the channel you are on it will also be frozen on VLC on your computer.

[BanHammer]

The reason that it's freezing over the internet is because your connection is being bottle-necked. Your upload speed (1.5mbps) isn't good enough to stream uncompressed HD video. You should be able to...

[silvia]

Is freeze on SD via my IP on friend computer :/ on lan with my computer no problem on HD!

[BanHammer]

Is freeze on SD via my IP on friend computer :/ on lan with my computer no problem on HD!

the only advice I can give you then, is to call your internet provider and upgrade the package you've got for faster download and upload speeds.

it will always be freeze-free on LAN because there is no ISP imposing speed limits.

[silvia]

YOu don't have problem watching HD channels on VLC on network? I have 10/1.5 mbps with my provider..

[BanHammer]

YOu don't have problem watching HD channels on VLC on network? I have 10/1.5 mbps with my provider..

nope, because as I said, there are no speed limits when transferring between locally networked devices.

the 10/1.5 only applies when transferring over the Internet.

[silvia]

Yes I want to watch over internet..

[wawel3]

nope, because as I said, there are no speed limits when transferring between locally networked devices.

the 10/1.5 only applies when transferring over the Internet.
I have pinwheel mini running 2.8 file, I'm getting lot of freezing on home network (lop top, my PC and also the tablet) is anything else we have to set up in "Network Setup" in the pinwheel receiver or 2.8 still have bugs in it. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.