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Originally Posted by cybmole
update - well now it IS working but its not obvious why.
I restarted Calibre, I tried using content server instead of / as well as wireless - no joy.
then I changed all the CC settings back to default, tried to connect again, & this time it found calibre OK.
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This isn't uncommon. Sometimes the attempts to make CC work can result in wrong information being put in CC. Equally probable is that the PC got a new IP address when you rebooted it.
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somewhere along the line I also enabled Calbre in win 7 firewall to use public networks ( but that''s an unnecesssary security risk surely, as I on'y want it to work on my home network. It was already allowed thru firewall for priveate networks & has always worked fine for metadata downloads ?
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This is what I was going to enquire about from your last post. Did you check the "Network location type" in windows? From the CC FAQ:
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If the computer running calibre is running Windows, verify that the "Network Location" you are connected to is not "Public", but is instead "Home" or (on Windows 7) "Work". If the network location is Public then your device will not be able to connect to calibre. The tutorial Simple Questions: What are Network Locations in Windows 7 & Windows 8? might help verify and, if necessary, change the setting.
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The fact that CC connected when calibre was allowed on public networks implies that your network location is not "Home".
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maybe these wireless connections just need to be left alone for a few minutes to make friends ???
anyway, best quit fiddling while I@m winning I guess...
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There shouldn't be any significant delay, but as I don't know your network setup I can't be 100% sure.
If you are going to play more, especially with network location, then I suggest you change one thing at a time so you know what to change back.
EDIT: and welcome to CC.
