Quick Setup for the Plex Media Server
These instructions are intended for a new, out for the box Media Server setup.
The default username and password for OS and all Media Server applications login is;
Username: plex Password: plexpass The password can be changed after setup.
Read and follow the instruction steps 1 to 7 in order.
Complete only the steps that apply for the connection type; WiFi and/or Ethernet.
1 Ethernet
_ Connect the ZiRocks Media Server [Box] to the network router [Modem/WiFi/Router] with an Ethernet cable.
2 WiFi & Ethernet
_ Connect and turn on/plug in the power on the ZiRocks Media Server. (Red light on - about 1 minute startup)
3 Ethernet
_ Use a device (computer, tablet or phone) that is connected to the same network router as the ZiRocks Media Server.
4 WiFi
_ Use a device (computer, tablet or phone) that can connect to the same [Modem/WiFi/Router] router/access point.
_ Connect the device WiFi to the ZiRocks Media Servers PlexMediaServer WiFi access point. (it may take a few minutes to appear in your WiFi list)
5 WiFi & Ethernet
_ Use the device web browser and go to http://plexmediaserver.local [ZiRocks Media Server Control Panel]
_ Username: plex Password: plexpass
Ethernet is now connected, proceed to next step for WiFi connection.
6 WiFi & Ethernet*
Setup the WiFi connection (*optional when Ethernet is connected).
_ Select; Network Control -> WiFi Setup.
_ Select the WiFi SSID. (if the WiFi SSID is not in the list, the ZiRocks Media Server needs rebooted)
_ Enter WiFi Password.
_ Click the "Connect" button. The ZiRocks Media Server will reboot and connect to the WiFi network.
_ After ZiRocks Media Server has rebooted, go to http://plexmediaserver.local [ZiRocks Media Server Control Panel]
_ Username: plex Password: plexpass
7 WiFi & Ethernet
Congratulations! The ZiRocks Media Server should be up and running at http://plexmediaserver.local [ZiRocks Media Server Control Panel].
Use the Severs Applications button to explore the applications installed on the Plex Media Server.
Trouble?
_ No PlexMediaServer access point found in the device WiFi settings?
_ The home WiFi router SSID is not listed in the media server Network WiFi Control interface?
The Media Server may need rebooted, as these features turn off after a few minutes.
To reboot the ZiRocks Media Server; unplug/turn off, wait 10 seconds, then plug in/turn on.
Advanced setup information is online at http://zirocks.com/index.php/newsetup.