Need A little help understanding FTP or server access.

[Never_More 19]

I am hoping someone can help me understand. I setup a "server" so user can download and use the moves when they have internet.

 

Question - how can I increase the number of connection to my server to help speed up the download. I use IDM and when I download a file, I see there is 4_5 connections downloading the file. Is it possible to get the same numbef connections to my server. Even 2 would be nice

 

Thank for all advice good or bad

Edited February 10, 2017 by Never_More

[Jdiesel 1431]

What is the upload bandwidth of your internet connection to the server? 

[Never_More 19]

 

 

I did two test by 2 different "tester"  looks close.

 

You did say upload to the server. Unfortunately the only test I could do is on the server side- will that make a difference. I was hoping to set up the server so the client side can connect with more than one connection. If its possible.

Edited February 10, 2017 by Never_More

[Jdiesel 1431]

Correct on the server side. While the upload bandwidth isn't great you should be able to have a decent streaming experience for 1-2 users at a time. You can set the maximum upload bandwidth in your server settings to specify the maximum bitrate that the client can request. You can divide your bandwidth by the number of users your expect to stream at at time. For example in your case with an upload connection of 6 Mbps I would use 5 Mbps as a conservative number and divide it by two for two simultaneous users. Resulting in a limit of 2.5 Mbps. If you would rather give a better experience to a single user use 5 Mbps.

 

Edited February 10, 2017 by Jdiesel

[Never_More 19]

Sorry I guess I didn't give a good idea what I am trying to do - I do have the emby sever all setup and running great with 5-6 user being able to access with no problem - most of the time using direct play (no Transcoding)

 

What I am trying to setup is my backup server (windows home server OS) so my offsite users can download a movie or two so they can watch it with out internet - For latter use.

 

I posted a thried early this week and Luke replied that right now emby theater isn't setup yet to give users the ability to download a movie (YET). So what I am trying to do is set my backup server so if a user would like to download a movie they can do so - Here is my problem - They are able to download with no problem BUT it gives only one connection. what I would like is to give them more connections to my backup server so the file will download faster ( like IDM) . Is it a possibility or am I just beating my head on a rock..lol

[Jdiesel 1431]

Are you downloading the movies through the Emby web interface or through a ftp server?

[Never_More 19]

I guess you would call it a ftp server - Its w/home server - User can log on and access the files and are able to download. Just slow because of one connection

[Jdiesel 1431]

Seems like it is more of a server setup issue than an Emby issue.

 

Have you considered using the Web interface to allow you users to download media rather then a ftp server? You can enable media downloading under the user settings which will allow that user to download from the web interface.

 

 

Edited February 10, 2017 by Jdiesel

[Happy2Play 9780]

As Luke said in the other topic Emby's download option uses the browsers built in download manager.  While some ftp tools have a multiple part connection options to break that large file down into multiple smaller parts and reassemble when completed.

[Never_More 19]

Well ty both for the help - I get the emby part and I think what your getting at (have a hard head) The server I'm using isn't emby server and you cant support the question (no offence and I'm not being a smart A**) lol Ty you both for the help.

 

WAIT WAIT - I got an idea that may work if I can do it - So I setup the "Windows Home server" computer as another emby server direct the port to that server and keep my other server as is - then all my "clients" that want to DL a movie etc. can go to the WHS server and download from there - wow what have i set my self up for here lol - I may have a lot of trouble  setting this up (More trouble than what is worth)but it may solve my problem here - I did a post asking if two server were possible - ill look it up for the advice how to do it.

Edited February 10, 2017 by Never_More

[Happy2Play 9780]

I setup a "server" so user can download and use

 

Sorry but the wording in this topic in most countries is Illegal.  Your only possible workaround is if browser plugins actually assisted in the process.  The default download manager is single threaded.

Edited February 10, 2017 by Happy2Play

[Never_More 19]

Sorry but the wording in this topic in most countries is Illegal.  Your only possible workaround is if browser plugins actually assisted in the process.  The default download manager is single threaded.

you are correct  BUT its only family pictures  I forgot to mention the videos are family also  from vacation I put on the server so our family can enjoy and show off....

[Happy2Play 9780]

you are correct  BUT its only family pictures  I forgot to mention the videos are family also  from vacation I put on the server so our family can enjoy and show off....

Then there must be some rather large home videos or pictures to need multi-threaded connections.

[Never_More 19]

Some/All put together are 3GB most are a lot lower  but when you start putting 5-6 at one time DL are bigger. also some are in zip format with all the videos and picture combined years/vacation weddings and such :-).

[Deathsquirrel 745]

I'm sure you'll get more effective help setting up an FTP server for you 'home movies' from an ftp server community.  This is really not an appropriate topic for these forums.

[pir8radio 1312]

Sorry but the wording in this topic in most countries is Illegal.  Your only possible workaround is if browser plugins actually assisted in the process.  The default download manager is single threaded.

 

 Lets go back a step and not forget that breaking DRM and ripping a movie in the first place is the illegal part (most countries), even if you own it. So you shouldn't have any movies on your emby server, unless they are public domain....

Edited March 8, 2017 by pir8radio

[pir8radio 1312]

As for the original request, you only have a 6 meg upstream connection...   a 3 gig file will take about 1 hour and 11 mins to download to one person, two people double that and so on. FTP is your best bet, but nothing is going to speed up your client downloads very much. 

[legallink 187]

 Lets go back a step and not forget that breaking DRM and ripping a movie in the first place is the illegal part (most countries), even if you own it. So you shouldn't have any movies on your emby server, unless they are public domain....

@@pir8radio - that is mostly conjecture.  The courts have held that making copies (and interpreted as ripping a movie) for backup/storage purposes is legal.   Under the DMCA, you could argue that circumventing the DRM is illegal, but more likely than not, the courts are going to side with a user and not the studios on this.  Regardless, it is never going to be litigated because of the fear of another Sony v Universal City coming down and making the backups rampant.  Otherwise, software programs like makemkv and related The closest any group has gotten, is receiving an injunction, which is not litigating and having the case decided on the merits, but rather simply halting sales.

[pir8radio 1312]

@@pir8radio - that is mostly conjecture.  The courts have held that making copies (and interpreted as ripping a movie) for backup/storage purposes is legal.   Under the DMCA, you could argue that circumventing the DRM is illegal, but more likely than not, the courts are going to side with a user and not the studios on this.  Regardless, it is never going to be litigated because of the fear of another Sony v Universal City coming down and making the backups rampant.  Otherwise, software programs like makemkv and related The closest any group has gotten, is receiving an injunction, which is not litigating and having the case decided on the merits, but rather simply halting sales.

 

Like you pointed out DMCA 1201 says I can't... Yes mostly conjecture, but a law that could land me in some legal headache that I can't afford.   I'm no legal guy.   I assume you are talking about DVDFab and their injunction..  They were pursued by AACS and the judge ruled in favor of AACS I believe?  They lost control of all of their domain names, court ordered payment processors not to work with them, basically doing what was within their power shutting DVDFab down.  If they were a US based company I'm pretty sure that would have turned out way worse than just stopping sales.  I wish I knew more legal "stuff" maybe you better send me your business card in a PM lol    I don't want to hijack the thread and turn it into a legal debate, plus i will loose I don't know what i'm talking about. 

Edited March 9, 2017 by pir8radio