[Old Thread] iPod to Calibre Content Server - how??

Jane12 · 10-27-2010, 12:12 PM

Hello,

Please excuse my newbie-ness. I've spent over 3 hours trying to get my iPod connected to Calibre (7.24) and am failing miserably.

Calibre appears to be working properly, but my iPod is not connecting automatically. All attempts to connect manually have failed. Clearly I am doing something wrong.

* How can I check if I have the correct IP address? When I used "whatsmyipaddress.com" that IP address resulted in "cannot connect to server" error messages. I then went to System Prefs -> Network and used the IP address listed there -- as in "AirPort is connected to MyNetwork and has the IP address 192.xxx.x.y" This seemed to connect (at least, no error message), but no Calibre Library, either.

* Do I need to do anything in System Prefs -> Sharing? I'm afraid to touch anything there since I'm not sure what I'm doing.

Help! Please! Thank you!

kovidgoyal · 10-27-2010, 12:34 PM

when you are entering the IP address enter it like this

http://192.168.1.2/stanza

replace your actual 192.xx ip address ofcourse

Seanette · 10-27-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

when you are entering the IP address enter it like this

http://192.168.1.2/stanza

replace your actual 192.xx ip address ofcourse

Another not-so-bright question: how would someone who knows very little about networking and has a rather tricky home network (handled mostly by my DH) determine the IP address for the machine Calibre is set as server on?

Jane12 · 10-27-2010, 01:29 PM

Thanks! I tried http://192.168.x.y/stanza and still no joy :-(

Do I need to turn on any Sharing in System Preferences? File Sharing? Web Sharing? Internet Sharing? Right now everything is unchecked and off.

(I'm using Mac OSX 10.5)

kovidgoyal · 10-27-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanette

Another not-so-bright question: how would someone who knows very little about networking and has a rather tricky home network (handled mostly by my DH) determine the IP address for the machine Calibre is set as server on?

For most people the calibre server will be autodetected by Stanza.

kovidgoyal · 10-27-2010, 01:37 PM

I'm afraid I'm not an OS X guru so I can't help you further. But basically, make sure that the content server can be accessed from another computer on your networks by typing in

http://192.xx:8080

If it cannot then you have some networking config problem, like a firewall.

Jane12 · 10-27-2010, 02:46 PM

Thanks Kovid! When you pointed me to my firewall settings, it did the trick. It's working now. Very cool!

To anyone experiencing connection problems with Mac OSX 10.5, this is what worked for me:

- Go to System Prefs -> Security -> Firewall
- Choose "Set access for specific services and applications"
- Attempt to connect your iPod to Calibre. A window will pop-up asking whether to block or allow incoming connection from Calibre. Choose "Allow."

Once I did this, Stanza found my Calibre library automatically -- no need to mess with IP addresses, etc.

Alternatively, you can turn off your Firewall by selecting "Allow all incoming connections." This works, too, but doesn't seem wise ;-)

Seanette · 10-27-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

For most people the calibre server will be autodetected by Stanza.

So Windows XP shouldn't be too much of a stinker about it?

1611mac · 04-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane12

Thanks Kovid! When you pointed me to my firewall settings, it did the trick. It's working now. Very cool!

To anyone experiencing connection problems with Mac OSX 10.5, this is what worked for me:

- Go to System Prefs -> Security -> Firewall
- Choose "Set access for specific services and applications"
- Attempt to connect your iPod to Calibre. A window will pop-up asking whether to block or allow incoming connection from Calibre. Choose "Allow."

Once I did this, Stanza found my Calibre library automatically -- no need to mess with IP addresses, etc.

Alternatively, you can turn off your Firewall by selecting "Allow all incoming connections." This works, too, but doesn't seem wise ;-)

addendum: I couldn't connect and Firewall for Calibre was set to "allow" but still wouldn't connect. I turn firewall off and then back on and then connection was made. Kinda like a "reset" I guess

10-27-2010, 12:12 PM	#1
Jane12 Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 1706300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: iDevices	[Old Thread] iPod to Calibre Content Server - how?? Hello, Please excuse my newbie-ness. I've spent over 3 hours trying to get my iPod connected to Calibre (7.24) and am failing miserably. Calibre appears to be working properly, but my iPod is not connecting automatically. All attempts to connect manually have failed. Clearly I am doing something wrong. * How can I check if I have the correct IP address? When I used "whatsmyipaddress.com" that IP address resulted in "cannot connect to server" error messages. I then went to System Prefs -> Network and used the IP address listed there -- as in "AirPort is connected to MyNetwork and has the IP address 192.xxx.x.y" This seemed to connect (at least, no error message), but no Calibre Library, either. * Do I need to do anything in System Prefs -> Sharing? I'm afraid to touch anything there since I'm not sure what I'm doing. Help! Please! Thank you! Last edited by Jane12; 10-27-2010 at 02:49 PM.

10-27-2010, 02:46 PM	#7
Jane12 Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 1706300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: iDevices	Thanks Kovid! When you pointed me to my firewall settings, it did the trick. It's working now. Very cool! To anyone experiencing connection problems with Mac OSX 10.5, this is what worked for me: - Go to System Prefs -> Security -> Firewall - Choose "Set access for specific services and applications" - Attempt to connect your iPod to Calibre. A window will pop-up asking whether to block or allow incoming connection from Calibre. Choose "Allow." Once I did this, Stanza found my Calibre library automatically -- no need to mess with IP addresses, etc. Alternatively, you can turn off your Firewall by selecting "Allow all incoming connections." This works, too, but doesn't seem wise ;-) Last edited by Jane12; 11-05-2010 at 11:33 AM.

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10-27-2010, 12:34 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	when you are entering the IP address enter it like this http://192.168.1.2/stanza replace your actual 192.xx ip address ofcourse

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Jane12 Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 1706300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: iDevices	Thanks! I tried http://192.168.x.y/stanza and still no joy :-( Do I need to turn on any Sharing in System Preferences? File Sharing? Web Sharing? Internet Sharing? Right now everything is unchecked and off. (I'm using Mac OSX 10.5)

10-27-2010, 01:37 PM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	I'm afraid I'm not an OS X guru so I can't help you further. But basically, make sure that the content server can be accessed from another computer on your networks by typing in http://192.xx:8080 If it cannot then you have some networking config problem, like a firewall.