It can be set to start with Windows Startup under Tools/Options/Startup/Windows Startup. Media Server is a small program that runs in the background. Under Services and Plug-ins in the tree, you will find Network Servers (formerly DLNA or UPnP Server), where logging can be seen for both DLNA and Library Server. In earlier versions, it was in the relevant location under Servers and Plug-ins in the tree.įormerly, configuration was located in MC's tree, under Services and Plug-ins. You can generate an Access Key in this section and mail it to yourself for remote access.Ĭonfiguration is under Options/Media Network in MC15. In MC16, the configuration is under Options/Media Network and a single checkbox at the top turns on Library Server and all DLNA functions.

Several third party applications can use MC interfaces to control the player. MC14 introduced a Web Service Interface which can be used by developers. Tivo Server can serve MC's library to a TiVo.

WebRemote is a more graphical version of the old Remote Server. Library Server allows bi-directional syncing, zone linking, playlist and view support, television recording, and several other things beyond the scope of DLNA. If you're connecting two Media Center PCs, Library Server is the preferred method. For old versions of MC, see also UPnP Server. DLNA and UPnP are similar but not identical protocols. Terminology for this server was changed to DLNA / UPnP Server in MC14, and to DLNA Server in MC15. It can be used with both software and hardware from many sources.

Media Server can serve a media collection on one PC, so it can be played with another copy of MC on another PC anywhere on the Internet.ĭLNA Server is similar to Library Server but uses an industry standard protocol. JRiver Media Center includes several servers.

Jriver server