Is it possibile use Windows pc hd to' record?

[cescof]

As above is it possibile use an pc hd LAN connected to save recording from azbox?
Regards

[FME_fta]

Yes.

In azbox you have to mount the shared folder from the PC in a USB drive (you have to plug a USB stick first).

The mount command is like this:
mount.cifs //192.168.1.167/azbox_saves /DATA/usb1/sda1 -o user=azbox,pass=elite

192.168.1.167 --> IP of the windows PC
azbox_saves --> name of the shared folder
/DATA/usb1/sda1 --> this is where the folder will be mounted (USB1)
-o user=azbox,pass=elite --> login for the shared folder

This works great in winXP and I created a new user (user=azbox,pass=elite) to access the shared folder.
But recording using LAN won't be as reliable as to use a USB HDD.

With this command when you record to USB1, it will record to the PC.
You can put this command on a script that can run every time the azbox reboots.

Regards!

[cescof]

Yes.

In azbox you have to mount the shared folder from the PC in a USB drive (you have to plug a USB stick first).

The mount command is like this:
mount.cifs //192.168.1.167/azbox_saves /DATA/usb1/sda1 -o user=azbox,pass=elite

192.168.1.167 --> IP of the windows PC
azbox_saves --> name of the shared folder
/DATA/usb1/sda1 --> this is where the folder will be mounted (USB1)
-o user=azbox,pass=elite --> login for the shared folder

This works great in winXP and I created a new user (user=azbox,pass=elite) to access the shared folder.
But recording using LAN won't be as reliable as to use a USB HDD.

With this command when you record to USB1, it will record to the PC.
You can put this command on a script that can run every time the azbox reboots.

Regards!

Really thanks for your answer...

But if i've understood i've to take always usb stick on my azbox correct??
What you mean "won't be as reliable as to use a USB HDD" ?? Many freeze or what?
User name and password are really necessary?
And ...., how can i put a command in script???
Sorry for my nubbies, ...
Regards and many thanks

[FME_fta]

You have to put an USB stick for that command to work, after you use the command you can take the stick out.

With the azbox limitation, LAN speed is slower than USB to the point that might give some problems when recording SD channels.
Recording HD channels in this situation (LAN) is almost impossible without problems (lots of errors).

You can put "guest" where is "user=azbox,pass=elite", in this way you don't need a login, but you have to give permissions to everyone in that shared folder.
If you use simple shared in windows, you can use just "guest".

A script is a linux TXT file that have commands in it.
example of a script:

command 1
command 2
command 3
...

Nothing especial about it.
You just have to make sure you are using a unix/linux editor when creating or editing scripts.
(you can use crimson editor for windows)

NeotionBox have a thread here:
https://www.satpimps.co.uk/showthread.php?t=102802
You can use that file as if it is a softcam, every time the azbox reboots will run that softcam/script (if you put that folder inside /PLUGING/OpenXCAS/ and give permissions).
Just make sure you edit that script with your reality (PC's IP, your shared folder, etc) with crimson editor or other.

Regards!

[cescof]

Really thanks for your interesting ...
I've tried to mount but i've always

mount.cifs //192.168.xxx/azbox_saves /DATA/usb1/sda1 -o
user=guest

mount error: can not change directory into mount target /DATA/usb1

What's wrong???
Regards

[FME_fta]

when using guest is just:
mount.cifs //192.168.xxx/azbox_saves /DATA/usb1/sda1 -o guest

your shared folder have the name "azbox_saves"?

[cescof]

I've tried but always same error message.

My dir is called "Azbox" and i can see it from my Azbox ....
It's seems simply but i don't know what's wrong...
Thanks

[FME_fta]

Do you use winXP?
Do you have a USB stick detected as USB1?

Your command should be something like this:
mount.cifs //192.168.xxx/Azbox /DATA/usb1/sda1 -o guest

[cescof]

Do you use winXP?
Do you have a USB stick detected as USB1?

Your command should be something like this:
mount.cifs //192.168.xxx/Azbox /DATA/usb1/sda1 -o guest

No i've Vista and yes i've a usb stick detected as usb1
Regards

[FME_fta]

Maybe that is the problem (Vista), you have to give more permissions to that shared folder.
But since I don't use Vista, I don't know how to do it.

Regards!

[ukpaisley]

i havent tried my ibook drive will that work, (******)