User Manual

Media Servers - iTunes
The LaPlug can act as an iTunes Music server, streaming audio files to a computer on the network running
iTunes. Once configured, a playlist bearing the machine name of your LaPlug (by default LaPlug) will appear in
the Shared category within iTunes, and audio files stored on the LaPlug will be listed in this playlist. Follow these
steps:
Make sure the USB device is properly connected to the LaPlug, and that the LaPlug is connected to your1.
home network as described in Installation.
Enable Media Servers on the Dashboard (see Dashboard - General Settings).2.
Make sure that one of the attached USB devices has been assigned as the Master volume (see Dashboard -3.
Drives.
In iTunes, make sure Library sharing is enabled in Preferences > Sharing > Look for shared libraries.4.
Access the shared playlist in iTunes.5.
Technical note: The iTunes Server Service supports the following file types: .mp3, .wav, .aac, .pls, and
.m3u.
Media Servers - Windows Media Player
Once configured, Windows Media Player (WMP) can play files located on the LaPlug through the network
connection. Follow these steps:
Make sure the USB device is properly connected to the LaPlug, and that the LaPlug is connected to your1.
home network as described in Installation.
Enable Media Servers on the Dashboard (see Dashboard - General Settings).2.
Make sure that one of the attached USB devices has been assigned as the Master volume (see Dashboard -3.
Drives.
In WMP, click Organize > Manage Libraries > Music (or Video or Pictures).4.
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