E4200 - media server remote library

i've not seen anything that sugests this (also my E4200 is on order, pending delivery, so unable to look into it more), but is it possible to have a remote library with the E4200 media server?
i currently have a server with alot of content on it, but it does not support uPnP/DLNA. would i be able to use the E4200 to connect to the server and access it via the E4200's media server?

Once you get the Router E4200 you can create a remote library with the E4200 media server..But Media server controls are very simple with only server naming and scan controls. E4200 will distribute your media files with the built-in UPnP or DLNA server so Yes you be able to use the E4200 to connect to the server and access it via the E4200's media server...

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Cisco recently released a beta firmware to be tested for the E4200 to fix media server issues.
See the announcement here.

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Thanks for your quick response!
The E4200 router admin page does not show this NAS drive perhaps since it is not directly connected to its USB port. This NAS drive is an external 1TB drive connected to Seagate FreeAgent NAS device, aned is pogoplug-enabled and is shared by the network PCs. The gigabit port of this NAS device is connected to the router via a gigabit switch. My use-case is to see this NAS drive on the TV thru' the built-inDLNA server of E4200 router.
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I've rolled back my E4200 router to the old firmware 1.0.0.1, then set up a media server.
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However, I cannot copy to this external drive large (e.g. 700 MB) files.

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On the "Setup -> Basic Setup" tab,
under "Internet Setup -> Optional Settings(required by some Internet Service Providers)" in the left column,
change "MTU" from "Auto" to "Manual", and then
change "Size" from 1500 to 1365.
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(Mod Note: Agents Tech ID removed.)
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This unit works well for a router, but so does the E3200. The E4200 is claimed, by Cisco, to be capable of being a UPnP/DLNA Media Server when a hard drive is connected to it's USB port on the back. What they don't tell you is that only a handful of Flash and Hard Drives are actually supported. I tried two USB 2.0 devices. A WD Passport (WD1600XMS-00) at 160GB and a Memorex Flash Drive at 2GB and neither were recognized by the device. And this is after upgrading the firmware. Most of the advantage of this product over the E3200 is the Media Server, but if you don't have one of the handful of storage devices supported, then forget it.
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As per the scenario that you explained that even after upgrading the firmware WD Passport (WD1600XMS-00) at 160GB and a Memorex Flash Drive at 2GB neither were recognized by the Router... But after upgrading the firmware did you reset the Router and configured it back...
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As far as wireless is concern both the Routers are dual-band Wireless-N Router... So that it means it has 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies...
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Update: E4200 Media Server Issues

Dear All,
Late last week engineering released beta firmware for the E4200 that should resolve the media server issues many have experienced. This firmware release will go through a cycle of testing internally as well as with members of the community that we have been working with. Once the firmware has gone through the required testing and approvals it will be released publicly. There is no ETA at the moment but we will update the community once a release window has been identified.

Dear All,
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"The media server issue is definitely a software issue as confirmed by the engineers. A fix has been built, tested and is close to release. The firmware is currently going through the Engineering release process. This process is time consuming as this firmware is open-source and requires that Cisco follows strict guidelines to ensure that they are in compliance with the GNU General Public License. Estimated release date is around 3rd or 4th week of September if there are no other issues."
As promised, we will keep track of this issue until a fix has been released. Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

E4200 Media Server ignores my folder hierarchy

I have a 1TB drive attached to my E4200 that contains several videos sorted in a folder hierarchy, like this (these are just examples):
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Solved!
Go to Solution.

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– OR -
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– OR -
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As a qualifier, I have three Macs, an Apple TV (old style) iPhone, iPad and a variety of external drives and 4 NAS drives at my disposal.
Assuming you use a fairly new type of NAS drive you should be able to run the Mac (and from it, the Apple TV) using either the NAS set to an AFP or SMB share, which you would point your iTunes Media folder location to.
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Mike

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Has anybody tested the beta firmware? does it resolve the issue? Is there a pending release date?

I would strongly urge you to check this site for any new releases:
http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/linksys/E4200
To my knowledge, the input of an individual tester is of little value, IMHO. I am sure Linksys will do a more thorough rigorous test, taking into account the input of many testers, before releasing anything. Moreover, I am sure Linksys would have required an agreement with the testers for confidentiality and non-disclosure.

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How to use iMac as remotely accessible home media server

First time poster, and thanks in advance for any help that any of you might be able to provide. -- Josh
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Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router, Model No. WNDR3400v2
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