How to set up a DLNA server?

By setting up your computer as a DLNA server, you can stream media, such as music over your network to a DLNA supported device. DLNA devices include certain Hi-Fi component systems and computers.

Important:

• If you are using third-party firewall or security software, you must configure it to allow the DLNA server access to your network.
• Not all VAIO® computers have the VAIO Media plus software. To see if your computer has a it, check the specifications, which are available through the Manuals/Specs/Warranty link on this page.

Depending on the software you would like to use, follow one of the links below to set up the DLNA server:

• If using the Windows Media® Player 12 software and the Windows®7 operating system, follow this procedure.
  

  How to set up a DLNA server using the Windows® 7 operating system.

  Important:

  • You must be connected to a network for this procedure to work properly.
  • If you are using third-party firewall or security software, you may have to configure it to allow the DLNA server access to your network.

  
  

  Follow the procedure below to set up the DLNA server:

  1. Configure your network location as Home or Work.
     When you connect your computer to a new network for the first time, you are prompted to choose a location. Three different locations are available:
     
     • Home network: Choose this location when you trust the people and devices on the network. You can set up a Homegroup with this location type. Network discovery is turned on which means you can see other computers on the network and other computers can see your computer.
     • Work network: This location type is configured the same as a Home network location but you cannot set up a Homegroup.
     • Public network: Choose this option when connecting to a public network, such as a coffee shop or airport, the Internet without a router or a mobile broadband connection. The Homegroup is not available and Network discovery is turned off.
       
       
  2. To change the location of your network connection follow the procedure below:
     1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
     2. In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet.
     3. In the Network and Internet window, click Network and Sharing Center.
     4. In the Network and Sharing Center window, in the View your active networks section, click the current network location.
        
     5. In the Set Network Location window, click the appropriate location.
        
     6. Click the Close button.
        Note: If you change the location to Home, a Create a Homegroup window is displayed. Click the Cancel button or proceed to set up a Homegroup.
     7. Turn on Media Streaming.
        Media streaming can be used to share media, such as photos, video or music, over a network with another computer or supported device. Follow the procedure below to turn on media streaming:
        
        • Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
        • In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet.
        • In the Network and Internet window, click Network and Sharing Center.
        • In the Network and Sharing Center window, in the left pane, click Change advanced sharing settings.
        • In the Advanced sharing settings window, in the Media streaming section, click Choose media streaming options.
          
        • In the Choose media streaming options for computer and devices window, click the Turn on media streaming button.
        • Verify the device(s) to which you would like to share media are set to Allowed.
        • Click the OK button. After you set up the DLNA server, follow the set up instructions for your DLNA device to connect to the server.

  
  
• If using the Windows Media Player 11 software and the Windows Vista® operating system, please visit this link.
• If using the Windows Media Player 11 software and the Windows XP operating system, please visit this link.
• If you are using the VAIO Media™ plus software, follow this procedure.
  

  How to set up the VAIO Media plus software as a DLNA server.

  Important: The procedure below will automatically configure the Windows® firewall, but if you are using third-party firewall or security software, you must manually configure it to allow the DLNA server access to your network.

  1. Click the Start button and then click All Programs.
  2. In the All Programs menu, click VAIO Media plus.
     Important: If you are starting the software for the first time, choose Easy Setup and continue with step 4.
  3. In the VAIO Media™ plus window, double click Communication Settings and then double click Easy Setup.
  4. In the Easy Setup window, click the right arrow.
     
  5. In the Easy Setup settings will start window, click the Yes button.
     Note: If prompted for an administrator password or a User Account Control prompt is displayed, type the appropriate password, click Continue or click Yes.
  6. In the Setting of the following items is complete window, click the right arrow.
  7. In the VAIO Media plus uses a content analyzer function window, click the right arrow.
  8. In the Easy Setup Settings are complete window, click the Exit button.

  After you set up the DLNA server, follow the set up instructions for your DLNA device to connect to the server.
• If you are using the EyeConnect® software and the Apple® Mac OS® operating system, follow this procedure.
  

  How to set up a DLNA server using the EyeConnect® software and the Apple® Mac OS® operating system.

  By setting up your computer as a DLNA server, you can stream media, such as music, photos or video, over your network to a DLNA-supported device. DLNA devices include certain TVs, Blu-ray® players, HiFi component systems and computers. Once the DLNA server and device are set up and connected properly, the device can access media from the iTunes® and iPhoto® libraries, as well as other locations, on the computer. Follow the procedure below to set up the EyeConnect software

  Important:

  • The EyeConnect software is available on the Elgato® website.
  • Both the computer and the DLNA device must be connected to the same network for this procedure to work.
  • If you are using third-party firewall or security software, you may have to configure it to allow network access for the EyeConnect software.

  1. Click the System Preferences icon on the dock.
  2. In the System Preferences window, under Other, click EyeConnect.
     
  3. In the EyeConnect window, verify the EyeConnect software is running.
     Note: If the EyeConnect software is not running, click Start button.
     
  4. In the Devices: section, verify your DLNA device is showing, enabled, and has an IP address.
     Note: If your DLNA device is not showing or does not list an IP address, verify it is set up and connected properly per the manufacturer's instructions.
     

  For more information about the EyeConnect software, consult the Operating Instructions or visit the website.

After you set up the DLNA server, follow the set up instructions for your DLNA device to connect to the server.