Archive:UPnP/Media source

UPnP media sharing is an extremely easy method of sharing your media on your network. This tutorial will walk you through the installation and setup. In order to use this option, you need to have the following:

• An XBMC build newer than 3 July 2006
• Windows Media Connect, available here or here.

Installing and Configuring Windows Media Connect on your PC

The first step is to download and install Windows Media Connect. This easy-to-use software allows you to share media on your PC using the UPnP protocol, which is also supported by many standalone network players.

After installing Windows Media Connect, simply run the included setup utility included with it. The first screen that appears should look something like the one to the right. For now, simply choose Next.

The next step is to choose which folders are going to be shared with XBMC. It offers you the option of using the default folders. In this case, we are going to choose which folders to share. Also, be sure to select Automatically start folder sharing when Windows starts.