Is it possible to have two controllers associated with one receiver?
When I try it, I can pair a new controller but then the original one fails to connect to the server.
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2012-03-14, 14:23 #1Senior Member
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Two controllers controlling one receiver?
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2012-03-14, 18:39 #2Senior Member
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But they associate with the server ? Have as many controllers as you like , controller talks to server and servers controls the player ( any of them ) .
Originally Posted by mikeselectricstuff
There migth be an exception if you use the reciever as an adhoc AP and don't have a real wifi network ?--------------------------------------------------------------------
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2012-03-15, 03:32 #3Senior Member
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Per this thread it seems like it's an ad hoc setup, yes. Originally Posted by Mnyb
It is always better to use a wireless AP instead of running the Receiver as an "ad hoc AP". It will give you better security, better battery time on the Controller, better range, better reliability, and possibly also faster response.
And it will let you use as many Controllers as you want to control your Squeezebox.
So do buy an AP. They're not necessarily that expensive. If you want something very cheap and utterly reliable, I recommend a second-hand Linksys WRT54GL. It will also act like a router if need be.
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2012-03-15, 03:33 #4Senior Member
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Sorry if I was unclear - I don't have a wireless router - I'm connecting via the receiver.
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2012-03-15, 03:46 #5Senior Member
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Yes, I know. That's why I'm recommending that you buy one.
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2012-03-15, 05:28 #6Senior Member
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+1. inexpensive and makes everything work much better (including being able to have as many different controllers as you like) Originally Posted by Soulkeeper
Yes, I know. That's why I'm recommending that you buy one.Location 1: VortexBox Appliance 6TB (2.2) > LMS 7.7.2 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet)
Location 2: VBA 3TB (2.2) > LMS 7.7.2 > Touch > Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio)
Office: Win7(64) > LMS 7.7.2 > SqueezePlay
Spares: VBA 4TB, SB3, Touch (3), Radio (3), CONTROLLER
Controllers: iPhone4S (iPeng), iPad2 (iPengHD & SqueezePad), CONTROLLER, or SqueezePlay 7.7 on Win7(64) laptop
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2012-03-15, 11:09 #7Senior Member
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Another reason to get a wireless router.
IMHO, you should NEVER connect your computer directly to the internet at home. The router provides a second level of firewall protection which is always on and independent of bugs in the PC/MAC/... software.
Of course, you need to take the trouble to configure the router correctly.
The keys are:
a proper password for the router configuration page. (to prevent a malicious web page or app from reconfiguring your router).
turn off remote management (access to router management from the internet side) if for some reason your router has it on by default.
use wpa security with a decent password on the wireless.2 SB3, 1 Duet
Debian Squeeze server LMS 7.8.0
Netgear WNR2000V3 wireless network.
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