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While I did get it physically running, while it is running I can't connect tot he server since it's using the shared PIA connection... so the IP is wrong. From my research, it's not possible =(...

We can't just save our config, than import it in .8?

Awesome to hear!!! Can we upgrade via our current EasyTomato GUI?

Thanks. So, the wireless repeaters cut bandwidth in half for the entire wireless network, or just when you get onto the repeater's waves instead of the original router? It's just for my backyard, and really it's just to control the stereo and audio devices inside, so I really don't mind...

I have an EasyTomato setup and it works flawlessly in the house, it's awesome. However, by the time you reach my back yard (my router is in the front of the house), I no longer get a wireless signal. I'm wondering what the cheapest wireless repeater I can build will be. DD-WRT offers an...

I've used this one. The trackball was horrible, so much so that I thought I had a lemon. I RMAed it and the replacement was just as bad. It was jumpy mouse movement and sometimes would not work at all... I even used their own USB adapter, no better.

This one? http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-JQD-00001-SideWinder-X4-Keyboard/dp/B002ZV51DI That doesn't have a trackpad :(

And that touchpad does it for you? It looks like my thumb would barely be able to move on there, haha.

Medium to full size, not tiny if I can help it. I've used the dinovo mini, it was miserable (both in terms of size, but mainly in terms of reponsiveness, connectivity, and "the worst ever" touchpad), haha.

I can't understand, for the life of me, why there are no quality keyboards that have a touch pad, are wireless, and come with a backlight for lit keys. I've searched endlessly and I can't find ANY that meet those requirements and have even mediocre reviews! Am I missing something here?

wow, didn't know that. that's pretty cool too.

Not sure, check it out: http://www.easytomato.org/features/

easytomato looks just as good as DD-WRT for most features, is there anything really missing? I can hardly tell, it looks like most is covered.

Which build are you using?

Thanks Mackintire. I never have seen EasyTomato. I actually have been wanting to get the N16... so this is going to be perfect. THANK YOU!

I'm looking for a wireless-N router (dual band not necessary, but I'll take it). I need to have VPN Server capability, so I can VPN into my home network. I also need to be able to use IPSec or OpenVPN, or at the least PPTP to route my network traffic through PrivateInternetAccess.com's VPN...

For speakers, I am leaning towards something like the Take Five Classics + 10" Sub.

$3k is negotiable =). But, TV we can keep to $1k and we can spread around the other $500 if needed...

My brother is moving into a new house in a few weeks. I'm going to pick out all of the following for him. He has a lot of Cat5e and speaker wire pre-run in the home, FYI! Here's where I'm at, I need all of the following, and I've got a start on some ideas... $3,000 budget, give or take. Do...

Cool article, but: 1. Plex (although based on XBMX) is even better, IMO. 2. The articles they link to about building your own box are 1+ years old. Needs an update... ha

Commercial 8.04. I only use the RELEASE versions these days. I didn't even realize there is a v9 already, isn't that a little early? haha.

Preachin to the choir right here, ha. I basically agree with all of this. I guess I'm sticking with FreeNAS for the time being. But My end goal is to get Plex server running, for local play and transcoding elsewhere. Probably will get a Mac Mini for that, so maybe I'm fine with FreeNAS...

hm. point taken. hahaha...

Sounds pretty involved though. Can't WHS do RAID5 though? That is good enough for me, as far as data protection goes. I know ZFS is worlds above it, but in the end it will do the same thing....

Any thoughts on Windows Home Server WHS 2011?

I am tired with FreeNAS bugs and putting my data at risk, it has been taking too much to manage something that I want to be able to put more faith in... Can anyone share some experiences with other NAS software? (paid is fine with me, if it works better - but I want to continue using my NAS...

Sounds awesome, but it's $379 on newegg at the moment.. dang! haha. Where did you find it on sale? Ugh, I don't know if I'm ready for a $1k receiver... ha!

Hey all... it's been a while since I've needed a new audio receiver (read: 8 years or so). Now that I'm shopping around, I see a LOT of new features that look interesting, but I'm wondering what's actually useful for people? For example, there's the receivers that have airplay (i think...)...

When you say importing... you mean import onto the 360? I would like to keep the data on the server (it's TB's of data...).

I have a NAS (freeNAS) with all of my movies/tv shows/etc... complete with GOOD meta data. I can't for the life of me figure out if the Xbox 360 can look at FreeNAS and use all the metadata to watch everything natively WITH MetaData. I know WMP will stram the content, but how about meta data...

What kind of media files are they? encoded with what?

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Have you ever tried Plex? Some people swear it's better than Boxee - would love to hear a real Boxee user's input on that. Also, boxee can be installed on a mac mini (as can plex) - whereas I would assume getting plex onto a boxee box is probably more difficult.... but I'm not sure what the...

which WD live version is it...i thikn there are a few - and some have more issues than others? Also, can you use the movie's meta data with that box, or is it just a simple file browser?

With 7MC: Subtitles have never worked, and I can never select audio in my files. Many times it will auto-pick the incorrect audio/subs automatically (forcing me to quit and use VLC). In the end, the endless catering to codecs and plugins is just starting to get to me.

I have an HTPC that I custom built a few years ago. The real issues are: I'm tired of Media Portal and the amount of time I spend making it work right. I'm tired of Windows 7 MCE + Media Browser and the amount of time I spend making it work right. I am tired of the huge PC Desktop Box...

In reference to: http://superuser.com/questions/358122/using-truecrypt-software-encryption-with-an-ssd/358137 I'm looking for an SSD that can fit inside an XPS 15" laptop - non-SandForce chip, and with wear-leveling. Any suggestions from those with some knowledge out there? I plan to...

It's a FreeNAS 8 box that I built, with help from the [H] actually. Hardware is an i3 with 4GB of ram, and 2 gigabit NICs. It's hard to tell transfer rates, but moving over some MP3s I average around 3.5 MBps. The router is a comcast router, pretty beefed up (meant for use with TV and other...

So, I've set up my iTunes library to be located on my NAS (network attached storage). It's plugged into a gigabit switch, as is my home PC. The library is big, about 77GB - which is why I don't want to keep it locally in the first place. Anyhow, anytime I add music to itunes, it is SO SO...

Yea, starting to sound that way, ha! And, I CAN leave the firmware as is, if I want, so that's good news... Thanks!