bluegaspode;502003 Wrote: > I don't think this is the case. > > In any case the server (local squeezeboxserver or mysqueezebox.com) > triggers the alarm. So if the server (again local server or MySB.com) is > off (or there are network problems between the server and the radio), it > won't trigger an alarm and the wanted stream won't play. > > The radio has a fallback mechanism though (it remembers the first alarm > configured) and will play a backup sound even though the server is off. > BUT: this functionality isn't reliable currently (see bug report > http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=14870) thats why some people > advise to use a local server which runs 24/7. > A local server most of the time is considered more reliable than > mysqueezebox.com because: > 1) mysqueezebox.com has been unreliable recently due to too much > customers bying a radio :) ... european customers are affected very much > by this but also over in US you (rarely) read that there are problems > with the reliability of MySB.com. > There servers are just overloaded sometimes (which hopefully will soon > be resolved). > 2) the radio seems to have a problem with switching (router-) IPs. It > has nothing todo with your local 192.168.x.x IP - if your router gets > assigned a new internet adress problems (might) start. Sounds strange - > is strange ! > Its very common in europe that your internet service provider changes > your internet IP once in 24 hours (and most of the time in the middle of > the night, so that the alarm next morning is affected). I don't know how > your ISP in US handle IP stuff. > > I suggest you just test this yourself. If the alarm works reliable for > you when connected with mysqueezebox.com then be happy. You don't need a > local server then. > If it doesn't you still have the option to install your own 24/7 local > squeezebox server. > > > Now to the WOL thing. To my knowledge there isn't a WOL package sent to > the server right before the alarm, so it won't wake up. > But there IS a special plugin (http://code.google.com/p/srvrpowerctrl/) > for the squeezeboxserver which can make your computer go to sleep and > also takes responsibility to set a wake up time right before the alarm > time (so the server is running at the alarm time and can trigger the > alarm to the radio). > But this is all advanced stuff, I wouldn't start fiddling with it in > the beginning.
I agree with most of the useful points here. But I do want to respectfully disagree with the WOL information provided in this post (see below). But I do want to emphasize, that if I were you, I'd first set my RADIO to use mysqueezebox.com, activate the Sirius app on that service, and leave your computer out of it. Test this for a week, and if it works well, then all this other stuff is not relevant. As I've mentioned before, this is exactly what I do with my bedside SB with Alarm set to internet radio stream, albeit a BOOM instead of a Radio. On to WOL. First, yes "srvrpowerctrl" is a useful, powerful plugin that does all sorts of good stuff. But it is not required to use basic WOL functions. I can hit the power on button on my BOOM, and the BOOM sends a WoL packet to my computer, and this brings the computer out of sleep mode and allows me to play music, etc. I do NOT have srverpowerctrl installed. You should get everything working (either on mysqueezebox.com or on your own local computer running SbS) before you go down the path of dealing with WoL. Once you're comfortable with the fact that everything is working as expected, you can then play with WoL capabilities (assuming you are using SbS on your server...if mysqueezebox.com approach works, you don't need WoL). If you're interested in WoL, first review this page for basics on WoL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake-on-LAN With regard to squeezeboxserver, hardware, and WoL, the SB hardware (Boom, radio, etc.) has to send a WoL packet to the computer. The computer itself (your MAC in this case) has to also be WoL capable. This is a function of your network card mostly. Most modern network card/computer combinations are WoL capable. Keep in mind that your computer needs to be connected to the router with ethernet cable. Although possible, wireless connection between the computer and router don't typically allow WoL. The WoL capability on your computer may need to be "activated" on your computer. I'm a windows user so can't help with regard to your MAC. But google around and you should find info on this aspect. Also note that I do not have a RADIO, so I can't say whether it sends a WoL packet upon hitting power button or a few minutes before a scheduled alarm. Search the forum for "WoL" or "Wake on Lan" and you'll find lots of reading material about WoL and squeezeboxes. -- garym ------------------------------------------------------------------------ garym's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17325 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73246 _______________________________________________ Radio mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
