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Problem when running Emby from Windows PC


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Hi,

 

My network setup is as follows:

Windows PC connected through ethernet to router.

Macbook Pro connected via router to WiFi.

Chromecast connected to TV.

 

When I run Emby server from laptop, and connect my windows PC via a network drive, I can stream videos from PC to the chromecast via my laptop.

 

However, I'd rather have the server running from my windows PC. When I set it up from there, all devices can connect and login fine, and can also view all videos. From my laptop, I can connect to my PC and watch videos. I can also connect my laptop to the chromecase so the "Ready to cast" screen comes up. If I press play, nothing happens at all.

 

This only happens when the server is running on my windows PC. Any ideas on why this is an issue?

 

Thanks,

 

Eddy.

 

 

EDIT: I can cast from the Android mobile app, but not from my laptop.

 

EDIT2: I cannot appear to be able to cast from the Desktop PC.

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I know it's obvious but have you checked firewalls?

 

I have disabled the firewall on my router. Since it worked from my phone I don't think it's an issue with the desktop PC's firewall (which is just windows defender).

 

I'll try disabling it and see what happens.

 

EDIT: Tried disabling firewall on both desktop PC and Macbook - didn't seem to make a difference.

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Another weird thing is: although I cannot cast Emby from my wired desktop PC, I can cast a webpage through google chrome.

 

EDIT: Think I have found the problem. The host PC has a static IP address on my local network: 192.168.0.2. The chromecast is on the same subdomain.

 

However, in Emby, it says the local address is something completely different (starting with 25.xx.xx.xx). Why is this?

 

 

EDIT2: FIXED!

For those who have this problem do this:

On the host computer, go to "Network and Sharing Center"  --->  "Change adapter settings".

 

 

Make sure the ethernet connection is the default connection. Maybe disable the others if you're not using them.

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Took some searches to find this topic, but BIG SUGGESTION TO PUT THIS IN THE WIKI or FAQ's.  I had the same thing happen, and it was the combination of changing the binding and disabling the WIFI adaptor.

 

Thanks for those that contributed.

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