Link aggregation allows smoother media streaming as more devices connect. It only provides more “lanes” through which frames can travel at once. Link aggregation does not magically stream media files faster. Keep in mind that these numbers are for illustration and used as maximum limits. Single Ethernet port versus link aggregation with two Ethernet ports bonded together. Multiple devices can access the DLNA server at once and even view the same files. DLNA clients connect to the server, and can access media stored on the server simultaneously. Multiple DLNA servers may exist on a network, but we will install one and only one of the NUC. ![]() Client/Server ArchitectureĭLNA requires a DLNA server somewhere on the network. For this project, we will use DLNA server to avoid any confusion with UPnP hardware terms. Note: You might find the term DLNA server referred to as a UPnP server. It is not necessary to understand how DLNA works in order to install a DLNA server and use it, but for more information (if you are interested), please see the DLNA web site and the DLNA Wikipedia article. Even people who do not have a Linux user account on the NUC can connect and access the media files. It’s meant to be that simple.Īny device that acts as a DLNA client (most consumer devices today do) can connect to the DLNA server. ![]() Just plug the device into the network (wired or wirelessly), and connect. ![]() The goal of DLNA is to create a standard, so any device that can connect to a DLNA server will be able to access those files for playback and viewing. It is a set of guidelines that specify how consumer devices from different manufacturers can share media files with each other. Multiple DLNA servers are available for installation, but we will install the free (basic version) Emby server for this project because Emby is easy to use, offers multiple users for a customized collection of media files, and offers a slick GUI for administration.ĭLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance. These devices could be cell phones, smart TVs, game consoles, or any other DLNA client. With DLNA, users can connect and have access to pictures, movies, and music from their devices without logging in as FTP or SSH users. Casual users might not be interested in the “techie” features that we have installed on the NUC, such as SSH and FTP, so let’s install a DLNA server to make the NUC function as a media server for consumer devices connected on the same network!
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