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Karellen: replace image

2024-07-24T05:25:10Z

replace image

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	== Windows Network (SMB) ==		== Windows Network (SMB) ==
	<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">
	File:Add-Network-~~Location~~.~~png~~ \|Image 1- Select '''Windows network (SMB)''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list.		File:Add-Network-Location_8.jpg \|Image 1- Select '''Windows network (SMB)''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list.
	File:Add-Network-Location_7.jpg\|Image 2- Continue to drill down until the required Source folder is located, then select '''OK'''.		File:Add-Network-Location_7.jpg\|Image 2- Continue to drill down until the required Source folder is located, then select '''OK'''.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Karellen: v21 Updates

2024-05-02T00:52:25Z

v21 Updates

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	{{note\|SMB v1 is not supported in {{kodi}}. SMB v2 or higher must be used.}}		{{note\|SMB v1 is not supported in {{kodi}}. SMB v2 or higher must be used.}}

	~~{{divbox\|yellow\|~~This page will detail how to add a network source to {{kodi}} using SMB. It assumes you have already correctly set up your SMB network.\|If you have not set up your SMB network, a Google search will return numerous online guides. The following links may help also.		This page will detail how to add a network source to {{kodi}} using SMB. It assumes you have already correctly set up your SMB network.\|If you have not set up your SMB network, a Google search will return numerous online guides. The following links may help also.

	* Android : [https://www.howtogeek.com/191378/how-to-access-shared-windows-folders-on-android-ipad-and-iphone/ How-To Geek]		* Android : [https://www.howtogeek.com/191378/how-to-access-shared-windows-folders-on-android-ipad-and-iphone/ How-To Geek]
	* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].		* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].
	* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]		* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]
	* Windows : [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=362113 Forum step-by-step guide]}}		* Windows : [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=362113 Forum step-by-step guide]



			= Settings =
			Check '''''[[Settings/Services/SMB_Client \| Settings ► Services ► SMB Client]]''''' page for SMB related settings in {{kodi}}.



	= Methods =		= Methods =
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	== Windows Network (SMB) ==		== Windows Network (SMB) ==
			<gallery mode="packed" widths="600px" heights="337px">
			File:Add-Network-Location.png \|Image 1- Select '''Windows network (SMB)''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list.
			File:Add-Network-Location_7.jpg\|Image 2- Continue to drill down until the required Source folder is located, then select '''OK'''.
			</gallery>

	When SMB v1 was deprecated by Microsoft due to security reasons, it was no longer possible to browse SMB shares. Instead it required you to add the specific IP Address or Device Name followed by the path to access shares. (detailed in the next section)		When SMB v1 was deprecated by Microsoft due to security reasons, it was no longer possible to browse SMB shares. Instead it required you to add the specific IP Address or Device Name followed by the path to access shares. (detailed in the next section)

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	WS-Discovery is enabled by default on all Windows 10 installations and is well supported from Windows 7.		WS-Discovery is enabled by default on all Windows 10 installations and is well supported from Windows 7.

	To add a share using this method, select '''Windows network (SMB)''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' ~~list~~, then browse to the required '''[[Source_folder\|Source folder]]'''.		To add a share using this method, select '''Windows network (SMB)''' (image 1) from the '''Browse for new shares''' page, then browse to the required '''[[Source_folder\|Source folder]]'''.


	~~<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">~~
	~~File:Add-Network-Location.png \|Image 1- Select '''Windows network (SMB)''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list.~~
	~~File:Add-Network-Location_7.jpg\|Image 2- Continue to drill down until the required Source folder is located, then select '''OK'''.~~
	~~</gallery>~~



	== Add Network Location ==		== Add Network Location ==
			<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
			File:Add-Network-Location.png \|Image 1- Select '''Add network location...''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list.
			File:Add-Network-Location_2.png\|Image 2- Select '''Windows network (SMB)''' for '''Protocol'''.<br>Then select '''Server Name'''.
			File:Add-Network-Location_3.png\|Image 3- Type in either the '''IP Address''' or the '''Device name''' of your server.
			File:Add-Network-Location_4.png\|Image 4a- Using '''IP Address'''<br> '''4.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''4.2''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add.<br> Add the drive letter ''eg f/Movies''.<br>'''4.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''4.4''' Select '''OK'''
			File:Add-Network-Location_5.jpg\|Image 4b- Using '''Device Name'''<br>'''5.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''5.2''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add <br>The drive letter is not required.<br>'''5.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''5.4''' Select '''OK'''
			File:Add-Network-Location_6.jpg\|Image 6- Your share should appear in the '''Browse for new share''' list. <br>The share will show either the IP Address or Device Name depending on which method you used.
			</gallery>

	If the previous method is not available to you, then Shares can still be manually added using either the IP Address or Device Name method.		If the previous method is not available to you, then Shares can still be manually added using either the IP Address or Device Name method.

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	{{note\|Choose either Step 4 (IP Address) or Step 5 (Device Name), not both}}		{{note\|Choose either Step 4a (IP Address) or Step 4b (Device Name), not both}}


	~~<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">~~
	~~File:Add-Network-Location.png \|Image 1- Select '''Add network location...''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list.~~
	~~File:Add-Network-Location_2.png\|Image 2- Select '''Windows network (SMB)''' for '''Protocol'''.<br>Then select '''Server Name'''.~~
	~~File:Add-Network-Location_3.png\|Image 3- Type in either the '''IP Address''' or the '''Device name''' of your server.~~
	File:Add-Network-Location_4.png\|Image 4- Using '''IP Address'''<br> '''4.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''4.2''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add.<br> Add the drive letter ''eg f/Movies''.<br>'''4.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''4.4''' Select '''OK'''
	File:Add-Network-Location_5.jpg\|Image 5- Using '''Device Name'''<br>'''5.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''5.2''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add <br>The drive letter is not required.<br>'''5.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''5.4''' Select '''OK'''
	File:Add-Network-Location_6.jpg\|Image 6- Your share should appear in the '''Browse for new share''' list. <br>The share will show either the IP Address or Device Name depending on which method you used.
	~~</gallery>~~


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	{{top}}		{{top}}
	{{updated\|20}}		{{updated\|21}}

	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:File sharing]]		[[Category:File sharing]]

Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-02-01T05:08:08Z

Updated for v20

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	Once SMB is implemented and the Source folders containing your media have been given Read/Write permission the [[Source folder]](s) can be added to {{kodi}}		Once SMB is implemented and the Source folders containing your media have been given Read/Write permission the [[Source folder]](s) can be added to {{kodi}}

	Two methods are available~~, the first~~ method being the simplest.		Two methods are available- ''Windows Network (SMB)'' and ''Add Network Location'' detailed below. ''Windows Network (SMB)'' method being the simplest.

	From the '''Browse for new share''' window ''(image 1 in both sections)'', select one of the following methods:		From the '''Browse for new share''' window ''(image 1 in both sections)'', select one of the following methods:
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	{{top}}		{{top}}
	{{updated\|19}}		{{updated\|20}}

	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:File sharing]]		[[Category:File sharing]]

LGoosens: Fixed link I just broke (had to use escape character or divbox would break)

2022-12-10T02:41:57Z

Fixed link I just broke (had to use escape character or divbox would break)

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	* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].		* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].
	* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]		* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]
	* Windows : [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid~~%3D362113~~ Forum step-by-step guide]}}		* Windows : [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=362113 Forum step-by-step guide]}}


	= Methods =		= Methods =

LGoosens: Structured markup for clarity - if other conventions exist, please advise

2022-12-10T02:39:20Z

Structured markup for clarity - if other conventions exist, please advise

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	<section begin="intro"/>Windows File Sharing, aka Server Message Block (SMB), is the standard client-server protocol used by Windows to share resources over a local network. SMB is available on all Windows computers and can be easily setup by the home user. SMB can also be accessed by other operating systems, which makes SMB the most commonly used network protocol to access content on a NAS or other remote hardware.<section end="intro"/>		<section begin="intro"/>Windows File Sharing, aka Server Message Block (SMB), is the standard client-server protocol used by Windows to share resources over a local network. SMB is available on all Windows computers and can be easily setup by the home user. SMB can also be accessed by other operating systems, which makes SMB the most commonly used network protocol to access content on a NAS or other remote hardware.<section end="intro"/>

	~~'''Note:'''~~ SMB v1 is not supported in {{kodi}}. SMB v2 or higher must be used.		{{note\|SMB v1 is not supported in {{kodi}}. SMB v2 or higher must be used.}}

	This page will detail how to add a network source to {{kodi}} using SMB. It assumes you have already correctly set up your SMB network. If you have not set up your SMB network, a Google search will return numerous online guides. The following links may help also.		{{divbox\|yellow\|This page will detail how to add a network source to {{kodi}} using SMB. It assumes you have already correctly set up your SMB network.\|If you have not set up your SMB network, a Google search will return numerous online guides. The following links may help also.

	* Android : [https://www.howtogeek.com/191378/how-to-access-shared-windows-folders-on-android-ipad-and-iphone/ How-To Geek]		* Android : [https://www.howtogeek.com/191378/how-to-access-shared-windows-folders-on-android-ipad-and-iphone/ How-To Geek]
	* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].		* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].
	* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]		* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]
	* Windows : [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid~~=362113~~ Forum step-by-step guide]		* Windows : [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid%3D362113 Forum step-by-step guide]}}


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	~~'''Note: '''~~Choose either Step 4 (IP Address) or Step 5 (Device Name), not both		{{note\|Choose either Step 4 (IP Address) or Step 5 (Device Name), not both}}

	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">

Karellen at 07:27, 20 October 2021

2021-10-20T07:27:24Z

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	* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].		* Linux : [http://www.samba.org SAMBA].
	* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]		* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]
	* Windows : ~~Multiple guides available via Google~~.		* Windows : [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=362113 Forum step-by-step guide]

Karellen: corrections

2021-08-16T22:36:49Z

corrections

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
	<section begin="intro"/>Windows File Sharing, aka Server Message Block (SMB), is the standard client-server protocol used by Windows to share resources over a network. SMB is available on all Windows computers and can be easily setup by the home user. SMB can also be accessed by other operating systems, which makes SMB the most commonly used network protocol to access content on a NAS or other remote hardware.<section end="intro"/>		<section begin="intro"/>Windows File Sharing, aka Server Message Block (SMB), is the standard client-server protocol used by Windows to share resources over a local network. SMB is available on all Windows computers and can be easily setup by the home user. SMB can also be accessed by other operating systems, which makes SMB the most commonly used network protocol to access content on a NAS or other remote hardware.<section end="intro"/>

	'''Note:''' SMB v1 is not supported in {{kodi}}. SMB v2 or higher must be used.		'''Note:''' SMB v1 is not supported in {{kodi}}. SMB v2 or higher must be used.
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	~~From~~ the ~~'''Browse for new share''' window ''~~(~~image 1~~)~~'', select one of the following methods:~~		= Methods =
			Once SMB is implemented and the Source folders containing your media have been given Read/Write permission the [[Source folder]](s) can be added to {{kodi}}

			Two methods are available, the first method being the simplest.

			From the '''Browse for new share''' window ''(image 1 in both sections)'', select one of the following methods:

	= Windows Network (SMB) =

			== Windows Network (SMB) ==
	When SMB v1 was deprecated by Microsoft due to security reasons, it was no longer possible to browse SMB shares. Instead it required you to add the specific IP Address or Device Name followed by the path to access shares. (detailed in the next section)		When SMB v1 was deprecated by Microsoft due to security reasons, it was no longer possible to browse SMB shares. Instead it required you to add the specific IP Address or Device Name followed by the path to access shares. (detailed in the next section)

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	= Add Network Location =		== Add Network Location ==
	If the previous method is not available to you, then Shares can still be manually added using either the IP Address or Device Name method.		If the previous method is not available to you, then Shares can still be manually added using either the IP Address or Device Name method.

Karellen: Add WS-Discovery protocol

2021-08-09T01:12:22Z

Add WS-Discovery protocol

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	{{mininav\| [[File sharing]] }}		{{mininav\| [[File sharing]] }}
	~~{\|class="infobox" style="width:210px"~~
	\|-
	\|
	~~Return to:~~
	* '''[[HOW-TO:Create_Music_Library\|Music Library Guide]]'''
	* '''[[HOW-TO:Create_Video_Library\|Video Library Guide]]'''
	\|}
	__TOC__		__TOC__


	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]		* Mac : [https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/mac-help/mh17131/10.15 macOS User Guide site]
	* Windows : Multiple guides available via Google.		* Windows : Multiple guides available via Google.


			From the '''Browse for new share''' window ''(image 1)'', select one of the following methods:



			= Windows Network (SMB) =
			When SMB v1 was deprecated by Microsoft due to security reasons, it was no longer possible to browse SMB shares. Instead it required you to add the specific IP Address or Device Name followed by the path to access shares. (detailed in the next section)

			As of '''{{kodi}} v19.1''', the '''[[w:WS-Discovery\|WS-Discovery protocol]]''' was implemented to allow browsing SMB shares again. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/19499</ref> <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/19532</ref>

			WS-Discovery is enabled by default on all Windows 10 installations and is well supported from Windows 7.

			To add a share using this method, select '''Windows network (SMB)''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list, then browse to the required '''[[Source_folder\|Source folder]]'''.

			<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
			File:Add-Network-Location.png \|Image 1- Select '''Windows network (SMB)''' from the '''Browse for new shares''' list.
			File:Add-Network-Location_7.jpg\|Image 2- Continue to drill down until the required Source folder is located, then select '''OK'''.
			</gallery>



	= ~~Method~~ =		= Add Network Location =
	~~SMB (remote or network) server locations~~ can be ~~accessed with~~ either of the ~~following methods:~~		If the previous method is not available to you, then Shares can still be manually added using either the IP Address or Device Name method.

	; IP address		; IP address
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	: If using Windows PC's you can use the Device Name of the PC.		: If using Windows PC's you can use the Device Name of the PC.

	: The Device Name can be found in ''Settings > System > About'' ~~on your Windows PC~~.		: The Device Name can be found in your Windows PC under ''Settings > System > About''.



	~~= Adding Remote Sources =~~
	~~The images will guide you through the process of adding an SMB Source to {{kodi}}.~~

	~~Depending on which method you have chosen to use, choose either Step 4 or Step 5, not both~~

	~~'''Note''': SMB v2 and later does not support Browse. You must type the folder name in steps 4.2 or 5.2 below.~~

			'''Note: '''Choose either Step 4 (IP Address) or Step 5 (Device Name), not both

	<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
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			= References =
			<references />



	~~{{top}}~~


			{{top}}
	{{updated\|19}}		{{updated\|19}}

	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:File sharing]]		[[Category:File sharing]]

Karellen at 19:57, 23 April 2021

2021-04-23T19:57:51Z

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	{{updated\|18}}		{{updated\|19}}
	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:File sharing]]		[[Category:File sharing]]

Karellen: type-o

2020-10-17T07:17:03Z

type-o

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	The images will guide you through the process of adding an SMB Source to {{kodi}}.		The images will guide you through the process of adding an SMB Source to {{kodi}}.

	'''Note''': SMB v2 and later does not support Browse. You must type the folder name in steps 4.2 ~~and~~ 5.2 below.		Depending on which method you have chosen to use, choose either Step 4 or Step 5, not both

			'''Note''': SMB v2 and later does not support Browse. You must type the folder name in steps 4.2 or 5.2 below.


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	File:Add-Network-Location_3.png\|Image 3- Type in either the '''IP Address''' or the '''Device name''' of your server.		File:Add-Network-Location_3.png\|Image 3- Type in either the '''IP Address''' or the '''Device name''' of your server.
	File:Add-Network-Location_4.png\|Image 4- Using '''IP Address'''<br> '''4.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''4.2''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add.<br> Add the drive letter ''eg f/Movies''.<br>'''4.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''4.4''' Select '''OK'''		File:Add-Network-Location_4.png\|Image 4- Using '''IP Address'''<br> '''4.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''4.2''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add.<br> Add the drive letter ''eg f/Movies''.<br>'''4.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''4.4''' Select '''OK'''
	File:Add-Network-Location_5.jpg\|Image 5- Using '''Device Name'''<br>'''5.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''5.5''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add <br>The drive letter is not required.<br>'''5.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''5.4''' Select '''OK'''		File:Add-Network-Location_5.jpg\|Image 5- Using '''Device Name'''<br>'''5.1''' Browse is not supported. <br> '''5.2''' In the '''Shared folder''' section, type in the name of the folder to add <br>The drive letter is not required.<br>'''5.3''' If your share requires a '''Username''' and '''Password''' enter them in the appropriate sections.<br>'''5.4''' Select '''OK'''
	File:Add-Network-Location_6.jpg\|Image 6- Your share should appear in the '''Browse for new share''' list. <br>The share will show either the IP Address or Device Name depending on which method you used.		File:Add-Network-Location_6.jpg\|Image 6- Your share should appear in the '''Browse for new share''' list. <br>The share will show either the IP Address or Device Name depending on which method you used.
	</gallery>		</gallery>