Serve/ipad

Posted by: maze on 28 August 2011

Could someone explain how to get iPad to see the serve? I am following the instructions from the user interface in the serves manual but cannot get any result, also can anyone offer any advise on setting up serve. Will I need a display in order to set up or can it be done using iPad?
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by PBenny1066
I don't think the iPad can see the UServe using Safari, something to do with oparting system iOS on the iPad, or lack of Flash support. My other macs see it no problem but not the iPad.

Do you have the NServe app ? Works really well on the iPad, although can't do everything that is possible with web interface or the desktop client. Incidentally the latter doesn't run on Mac either - a real bug bear of mine which naim really need to fix.

Cheers, Paul
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
Yes have downloaded the app to iPad,can,t seem to get them to link. Reading the manual I am to type in the serve name/mac address in order to enable pads use to control serve. No joy,must be something obvious that I am missing.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
I shall hook serve up to a monitor today and access the on screen menu,but if anyone has any tips or advice feel free to pass on. It.s at times like these it's so easy to put on a record!
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Klout10

Is you iPad connected to your router via WIFI? I'm not a computer expert, but could it be that there's something  wrong with the IP adresses of both devices? Maybe someone else can elaborate...

 

Regards,

Michel

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Naimtec

Maze

 

I had the same problem with ipod touch.

The nserve app shows "discovering" in the display then shows "no server found" 

 

In the settings page of the nserve app turn off the auto connection and type in the IP address of the unitiserve.

The allocated IP address of the unitiserve is shown on the bottom of the page if you open the desktop client.

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by garyi

I am willing to bet your ipad is not on your home network wireless.

 

It needs to be attached to your network via wireless, and that wireless network for ease of operation needs to be on the same subset as the wired network.

 

I am assuming your serve is hardwired.

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
Naimtec,
Have done as described but still no joy. Am entering what I believe to be correct address.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
Garyi,
I pad works fine via wi fi for any other use. Have cat cable from wi fi hub to the serve, there is some thing I must be missing as when ripping cd,cd info not present on the serve.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by PBenny1066
Maze, if you're not getting info on the Serve when you rip, it seems like your serve is not connected to the internet, which would explain why your iPad can't see it.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Jack

Maze,

 

What are the network settings of the US and what's the address of your router? Does sound like a possible network problem?

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
Do mean my Internet hub address? Does this need to be put into the serve? I do think the serve is not seeing the hub and viseversa.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Jack

Yes you need to configure the Serve with an IP address in the same subnet as your LAN interface on the router (probably what you refer to as the Internet hub address). You will also need to configure the gateway and DNS address which in this case can be the same as the Internet hub address.............. alternatively you could configure the Serve to use DHCP in which case it should pick up all these settings from the Internet hub if its configured correctly

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
Ok, it seems to be finding cd info via the web or is this info stored in the serve?
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
Jack I have followed the set up manual advise in order to restore dhcp set up to no avail,will contact dealer tomorrow to seek advise,thanks for your replies.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by garyi

You are suffering an IP address conflict I think. These can be a real pain.

 

Use the naim IP tool to set the serve to DHCP and see how you get on from there.

 

Yes the serve has a data base of cds internally I think, or at least the HDX does

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze

Yes I think you are right, how do I put in ip address to serve?

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by garyi

There is the naim IP tool you can download.

 

I would say though if you are not confident in these types of things, i.e. you don't do it often, then have patience and call your dealer when they are open.

 

You have been warned, IPs are a complex thing if you don't know what you are doing.

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze

Thanks, no don't really know what I'm doing, have sent message to dealer so hopefully be resolved in time.

I have ripped a few disks and am impressed thus far. Computers are not my forte.I am sure all will come right in time.

Thanks.

Posted on: 29 August 2011 by garyi
Once its sorted you will love it. The serve is accessible from any web browser on your home network as well, once its fixed.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
I am sure I will love it when all sorted. The internal database is a bit wobbly,it thinks the Joe Sample Cd I ripped is Lionel Hampton and Wings Cd is some band called Hex!
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by garyi
The serve is so good, its actually trying to save you from wings!

No other hifi manufacturer offers this fantastic service.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by maze
You were doing ok til that last comment,I just bought it as a throw back to my youth,Band on the run remaster. It ain't that bad,pretty good in parts.
Posted on: 30 August 2011 by Harry

Wings are not in my favorite 100 but when HiRes downloads were in short supply I got Band On The Run in 24Bit FLAC because there was so little choice. If you particularly like that album (as I once did but no longer do) I recommend you take a punt on the 24Bit. 

Posted on: 30 August 2011 by maze

Hoorah,success. Came home today for another shot at serve set up, rebooted my router went through the set up procedure and hey presto instant unhinered. Tempramental or what?

I feel I just lost two days of my life, but now worth it. Right lets get to ripping.

Posted on: 30 August 2011 by Harry

Glad it's working but something must have caused it. Probably a silly question - you have been rebooting your router regularly when trying to get it up and running?