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[MikeO]

Hi

For a variety of reasons I want to set up a network for media that is not connected to the internet . Will this work?

I know some features of MC require a connection such as Theatre View for the rotating pictures, but I am uncertain if other "internals" depend on a connection.

I want to simply run MC on a PC to a router and have a music network completely independent of everything outside. It will probably be only for music but may later extend to video too

Will this make any difference to how MC behaves ??

Cheers

Mike

[RoderickGI]

MC needs to download components when it is upgraded, and sometimes when you play a new format or type of media file.

But if you have it connected to the internet for upgrades and updates, then play a sample of all the media types you are going to use with it, then all components would be downloaded and you could disconnect from the internet.

After that, if you ever see a message about trying to download components, or an error because MC couldn't, you will know you need to connect to the internet again and re-try to do what you were doing.

So, yes, you can run MC without it being connected to the internet, but you may hit some issues along the way, which you will need to be aware of and account for. Plus you should turn off background pictures, Cover Art downloads and such where that is possible.

[MikeO]

Thanks for that . I knew about the component downloads , they don't happen too often

My plan is to get all tagging done on an internet connected PC before copying to the Media Server

I am very wary of telephone line connections after a lightening strike zapped all my Hi Fi last year, but I do want to work on a hard wired network

Cheers

Mike

[RoderickGI]

I'm no expert, but the zap probably came in through your power lines, rather than the telephone line.

You can get isolating gear for all connections though, if it is of great concern, and worth the money. Although gas and water pipes would still be a possible conduit for lighting, depending on location, soil, moisture levels etc. I think power isolators capable of stopping a lightning strike would be expensive.

Insurance is your only real protection though.