Anyone use PS3 Media Server?

[Ice Cold]

So I have a HDTV now and I want to actually use this junk, so I started DLing movies in HD but the problem is most of them are in MKV and my current streaming (EyeConnect) isn't compatible. So I was looking around and I found PS3 media server I dl'ed it and it can't find my PS3....
So now I need some help either with PS3 MEdia server or "free" alternative.
I see Playback but I'm not trying to pay for nothing.... na mean

 

[Why-Fi]

i just started using this too. try searching for media servers on the ps3

 

[Black Ball]

I had this problem with the lastest version of the PS3 media server.

My issue was my PC's(laptop's) security. Sh!t was blocking the media server. I had to turn it off to let it through. It was all good after that.

 

[FocusedDaily]

Check your security settings, your firewall may be blocking it.

 

[SuburbanPimp]

I downloaded this to my computer a few weeks ago but I have no clue on how it works and what I need to do next

 

[Black Ball]

I downloaded this to my computer a few weeks ago but I have no clue on how it works and what I need to do next

1. Turn on your PS3(make sure its hooked to the internet).
2. Open the program on your PC(make sure your firewall isn't blocking it)
3. The media server on your PC should say "PS3 found"
4. You should see media server on your PS3 under "Music" & "Videos" menu.
5. Navigate the server like windows explorer folders.

 

[melraH]

Make sure upnp( universal plug and play) is turned on on your router, and that your firewall is not blocking any connections from the ps3. And after that go to your ps3 video tab go all the way up and click on search for media servers. if you want flawless Performance make sure you are connected wired, not wireless ( 1080 p movies will play but it will be difficult for you to fast forward or skip a chapter wireless) but overall great piece of software best free media server, if you looking for a different alternative play on media server is better but it cost money, there is a free trial period, the difference in this one is that it has the ability to add internet channels and extentions

 

[Ice Cold]

Thanks for the responses so a few things
1) I'm on a mac if that makes any difference. The set up guide doesn't offer any explanation on how to set it up for mac
2) I've been using EyeConnect with no problem for a few years so I think my firewall settings should be legit
3) both my computer and my PS3 have to be wired?.....
4) This is my neighbors internet so I can't wire nothing but I have an an old router that I could use dunno if I have any ethernet cable for it though

 

[Why-Fi]

im on a mac also. nothing has to be wired. just make sure you are running the server on your mac, then search for it on the ps3.

 

[Ice Cold]

im on a mac also. nothing has to be wired. just make sure you are running the server on your mac, then search for it on the ps3.

When I search it just says "No renderers found" I figure I must be missing some really easy step but I can't figure it out and my internet is down at home

 

[Black Ball]

Thanks for the responses so a few things
1) I'm on a mac if that makes any difference. The set up guide doesn't offer any explanation on how to set it up for mac
2) I've been using EyeConnect with no problem for a few years so I think my firewall settings should be legit
3) both my computer and my PS3 have to be wired?.....
4) This is my neighbors internet so I can't wire nothing but I have an an old router that I could use dunno if I have any ethernet cable for it though

I had trouble from my mac also. Check your firewall & security settings on your mac. Turn off your firewall just to see if that's the problem.

 

[Melt_Man]

Just set this up. I needed something like this for a while now but I had no idea it was out there.

 

[FocusedDaily]

Playon is my favorite, I paid for it for a little while.
But now I just use PS3 media server, cause fukk hulu and their commercials.

 

[FloorGeneral]

I'm on a Mac, and have had zero problems. No you don't have to be wired, but if you're gonna stream HD shyt, the connection will have to be pretty fast.

The VERY FIRST thing you should do, if you weren't aware, is, on the PS3 XMB, go to Settings --> all the way down to Network Settings --> and make sure Media Server Connection is ENABLED.

Now, before I hit this next step, I'll say this. I use a static IP on my Mac, so it's always the same. If you don't, then every time you restart your cpu, it'll probably change IP addresses, and you may (I say may, cause I don't know. With a static IP, I don't have this problem) have to do this step again. If you don't know what your IP is (on a Mac), System Preferences --> Network --> and it'll show on the window that pops up under "IP Address".

Now, on the PS3 Media Server, open it up, and go to General Configuration --> Force Networking on Interface --> en0 (IP address will be here). You may have to force the IP address to get it to work (the next box down...I had to do this using an earlier version, but just using en0 worked fine on the newest version). Make sure you click the SAVE button at the top of the app window (whenever you do something, you must save before clicking a different tab, or what you did will revert back), and restart it.

Besides tinkering with some of the Navigation Settings (you'll of course wanna add the folders you intend to share), that's really all that needs to be done. You shouldn't have to "search for Media Servers" as it pops right up for me. Also, my TV is able to connect to my network, and this program sees my TV, my TV sees it, so I can cut out the middle man (PS3) and stream right to the TV, which is nice.


I think that's it. If you're still having problems, post 'em and I'll do my best to help.

 

[Melt_Man]

On a Mac and it runs great so far. Will there be anyway to stream video from say youtube or some other online video stream site?