chopinhauer wrote: > Yes, but as 'geradeaus' as these appear to be, to this noob (me) I still > don't know how one gets a web browser up unless the Pi is connected to a > desktop via ethernet or my ultrabook via wifi.. And once up and running > the same goes, how do I access the Pi without another computer (assuming > I am not going to use it with a keyboard, mouse and screen, which I know > it can be rigged up to). Am I missing something basic here which is > causing me to overcomplicate matters?
You connect the Raspberry pi directly into one of the ethernet ports on your router. You connect your powered external drive to the USB port on the pi. If you are using piCoreplayer (and I think max2play is similar) you can access it from your ultrabook by bringing up your browser and simply typing in the IP address assigned to your Raspberry pi. (Assuming that your Rpi and ultra book are on the same network) How do you determine the IP address of the Raspberry pi? There are a few methods, the simplest is to attach the HDMI cable out of the Rpi to your monitor and read through the bootup information as it is displayed on the screen. Or you can download Advanced IP Scanner (it is safe) which will give you all of the IP addresses on your network. There is a lot of details on the piCoreplayer website (also an opportunity to contribute $$). Also how to nail an IP address for the Rpi so that it doesn't change when you reboot. There is also a thread here where you can ask questions. I hope that helps. ** Looks like castella types faster than me ** :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85993 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
