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How do I find the IP address of the computer where I have installed SlimServer?
On Windows®: Click Start > Run, type in cmd and hit enter. In the DOS window, type ipconfig and hit enter.
On Mac OS X: Go to System Preferences > Network. Under the ‘Show:’
On Linux® or UNIX®: Open up a shell and type ifconfig and hit enter.
Squeezebox can’t connect to my computer running SlimServer.
This could be due to a firewall being active on the computer.
Macintosh®: You will have to create a new exception in the
1.Open System Preferences > Sharing, and click ‘Firewall’
2.Click ‘New...’ to create a new rule
3.For ‘Port Name:’ choose ‘Other’
4.For ‘Port Number, Range or Series:’ type ‘3483, 9000’
5.For ‘UDP Port Number(s):’ specify ‘3483’ (Mac OS 10.4 only)
6.For ‘Description:’, type ‘SlimServer’
7.Click OK, and ensure that your new exception is checked on
Windows®: Windows® XP Service Pack 2 turns on a
1.Go to Control Panel
2.Click Security Center
3.Click Windows Firewall under ‘Manage security settings for:’
4.Click the Exceptions tab
Add an exception for the following three ports by clicking ‘Add Port...’:
• Port number: 3483 (TCP) - Name: SlimServer Control
