Two controllers controlling one receiver?

[mikeselectricstuff]

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.

[Mnyb]

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.

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 ) .

There migth be an exception if you use the reciever as an adhoc AP and don't have a real wifi network ?

[Soulkeeper]

There migth be an exception if you use the reciever as an adhoc AP and don't have a real wifi network ?

Per this thread it seems like it's an ad hoc setup, yes.

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.

[mikeselectricstuff]

Sorry if I was unclear - I don't have a wireless router - I'm connecting via the receiver.

[Soulkeeper]

Yes, I know. That's why I'm recommending that you buy one.

[garym]

Yes, I know. That's why I'm recommending that you buy one.

+1. inexpensive and makes everything work much better (including being able to have as many different controllers as you like)

[Millwood]

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.

[mikeselectricstuff]

I have a router, it just isn't wireless. Not a problem to get one if necessary - just wanted to confirm that it wasn't possible to use 2 remotes via one receiver.

[virgiliomi]

It's not possible to use two remotes THROUGH one receiver.

It IS possible to use two remotes to control one receiver, as long as you have a wireless network for your controllers to connect to.