new user incorrect syntax for property alias tags from the server

[DavidHB]

(27-06-2015 10:46)simoncn Wrote:  ... you need to set a custom radio stream URL for the radio station as described in step 8 of this page and you need to use this custom URL to play the stream instead of using UPnP to play the stream.

Step 8 requires you to add the IP address of the machine you are using to run MinimServer. There are two potential problems.

Firstly, many people do not know how to find the IP address. In Windows, you open a command prompt window. On Windows 7 or earlier, this is in the 'Accessories' folder on the start menu. In Windows 8, you can find it in the full list of available programs you get by clicking the down arrow at the bottom of the Start Screen. When you have the window, type in 'ipconfig' (without the quotes) and press Enter. In the output that appears there is a line beginning IPv4 Address, which shows a four part numerical entry looking something like '192.168.0.12'. This is the IP address you need to enter.

Secondly, in most setups, the address is allocated automatically (typically by what is called the DHCP server in your router), and the address may change, which would make the entries in the playlist invalid. If you use a playlist of this kind it is therefore best to set a fixed IP address for the computer running MinimServer (by changing the properties of your network adapter). If you need to know how to do this, come back, and I shall explain the steps required.

David