4.1.3 Using UPnP AV to Share Content with Media Devices

Introduction

If you want to share your media files with media devices like IP Set-Top Boxes, you have to configure the Thomson UPnP AV Server.

Thomson UPnP AV Server

The Thomson UPnP AV Server is a server that shares media files with devices that are connected to the same network. These media files are stored on a USB storage device connected to the Thomson Gateway.

Procedure

Proceed as follows:

1

Enable UPnP AV on the Thomson Gateway.

2

Select your USB storage device as managed partition.

Enable UPnP AV on the Thomson Gateway

Proceed as follows:

1

Browse to the Thomson Gateway Web Interface.

2

On the Tools menu, click Content Sharing.

3

In the Navigation Bar, click Configure.

4

Under UPnP AV Media Server, click Server Enabled.

Select your USB storage device as managed partition

Proceed as follows:

1

Under List of connected disks, click the radio button next to the partition of which you want to share the media files.

2

Click Apply.