Hello
I run a predominately Linux/OpenElec based network at home. All my media is stored on a central Linux Server running Samba. Media is shared to the home network using Samba Public shares requiring no passwords. The Kodi databases are stored on a central MySQL server
I have not had any problems with:
- Kodi on a Linux PC using the Database and playing content on my Samba share
- Kodi via OpenElec (PC and Raspberry Pi) finding and playing media from the Samba Share
- Dedicated (blackbox) media players connecting to the Samba share to play media
Recently however, my wife bought a laptop and uses Windows, here is where the problem starts. I installed Kodi and successfully connected to the MySQL Server and as such can see my library. However I cannot connect to the Samba share at all, I’ve tried:
- Going through Kodi, Kodi states that the share is not available
- Trying to connect via Windows Explorer, Windows keeps asking for a username/password even though one is not set. Anything that is entered, including null values, results in failed connection attemps
- Nothing is showing in any Samba logfiles
The relevant portion of smb.conf is
Code:
[Movies]
comment = JayBee.Net Movie Store
path = /media/Movies
public = yes
writable = no
printable = no
only guest = yesWhat am I doing wrong? Why does Microsoft not want to allow me to access my Samba share?
Thanks in advance
Jason