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How to set up a NB2800 DLNA Server with ReadyMedia

This article describes how to create a DLNA server running on a NB2800 router.

ReadyMedia (formely known as MiniDLNA) is a smooth and powerful DLNA server.

1) Preparations

All preparations made are described in this article: How to set up a NB2800 File Server

2) Installation

To install Readymedia, type

apt-get install minidlna

3) Configuration

To configure ReadyMedia, go to its configuration file

nano /etc/minidlna

Here you can set all necessary parameters to run ReadyMedia at your wishes.

If you want to store all of your media files in one folder, set this folder at

media_dir=/home/Media

If you want to store your files in folders seperated by its type, you have to set

media_dir=A,/home/Media/Musik
media_dir=V,/home/Media/Videos
media_dir=P,/home/Media/Bilder

Under

friendly_name=My_DLNA_Server

4) Run ReadyMedia Server