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The SLIMP3 Server was designed to stream mp3 files to a SLIMP3 Network Music Player. However, it can also steam the same files over the Internet to MP3 software player such as Winamp and iTunes.
For the sake of discussion, the computer running the SLIMP3 Server will be called the remote machine.
First install and start the SLIMP3 Server software on this machine.
Make sure it is reachable over the Internet. If not, you will need to open 9000 port on your router.
Now, use the following instructions:
- Open the stream called http://localhost:9000/stream.mp3 in your MP3 software player. (Replace "localhost" with the IP address of the remote computer). This will inform the SLIMP3 Server that the software player is ready to receive a stream.
- Open the web interface of the SLIMP3 server running on the remote computer by opening the web page http://localhost:9000 (Replace "localhost" with the IP address of the remote computer). You will notice a "player" corresponding to the IP address of the computer with the MP3 software player.
- Use the left pane of the SLIMP3 server web interface to browse and select files and playlists. When music is selected, it will appear in the right pane of the web interface.
- Click on "Play" in the right pane of the SLIMP3 server web interface to start the music.
- After a couple of seconds, you will hear music playing through the MP3 software player. (The delay is due to buffering in the MP3 player software.)
- To change the content playing, use the SLIMP3 server on the remote machine.
- If you are using the SLIMP3 server's password security, you'll need to use a slightly modified URL like this: http://username:password@localhost:9000/stream.mp3
The same SLIMP3 stream can also be streamed to a SLIMP3 Network Music Player for listening on a stereo. For more information about this product and FAQs, visit www.slimdevices.com.
If you have a question or problem, contact support@slimdevices.com or visit our user forum at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/slimp3-users/