Home Sharing withOUT internet

I've set up a LAN using Airport Extreme... iTunes library is open on my laptop... Apple TV ready to go...
Dilemma - trying to enable Home Share through the Advanced menu requires userid and pw (no problem) BUT - iTunes gives error message -3150 stating there's no internet connection.
I want to run movies and music from a local drive and don't need internet.
Any solutions?
thanks

trying to enable Home Share through the Advanced menu requires userid and pw (no problem) BUT - iTunes gives error message -3150 stating there's no internet connection.
I want to run movies and music from a local drive and don't need internet.
well, for the initial set up of home sharing, you need to have an internet connection. once set up, an internet connection is not necessary anymore.
see if this provides pointers: Troubleshooting Home Sharing with Apple TV (2nd generation) and Troubleshooting Home Sharing

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