Using the Hauppauge MediaMVP with SageTV v4.1 & later

[Opus4]

There seems to be some question regarding how to use the Hauppauge MediaMVP with SageTV v4.1's built-in support for it as a SageTV Media Extender. Some answers:

1. v4.1 includes built-in support for using the MVP as an extender. This means that you do not have to install any software other than SageTV to use your MVP; it is there when you install v4.1. (The MVP connects to SageTV, not SageTV Client.)
   
   
2. Please see the v4.1 manual, which you will find in your SageTV directory or you can download it from the Downloads page. Instructions for setting up SageTV and the MVP can be found in Appendix M, starting on p. 248. Essentially: enable the Media Extender Server in Detailed Setup -> Advanced, and plug your MVP into your TV, your nework, and a power socket (probably in that order).
   
   That section of the manual also lists what media can be played.
   
   
3. If you already own an MVP, you can simply purchase an MVP Client license. If you don't own an MVP, you can order an MVP + license bundle, if you wish. Each MVP concurrently in use requires a license.
   
   
4. You can use any STV on the MVP, just like on a PC installation of SageTV. What you see on your TV would be the same interface as if you had the TV connected to a PC running SageTV.
   
   
5. For those of you who like smooth FF/REW... you can do that on the MVP.
   
   
6. A post containing info about configuring the built-in Windows firewall to open the ports needed for the MVP can be found here.

I hope that helps.

Troubleshooting tips:

• For some problems with an nForce chipset mb network controller, you can:

  Originally Posted by ke6guj

  If you go into the properties for the nForce networking controller, you can change the "checksum offload" in the Advanced Tab, from enable to disable.
  
  That'll fix the problem. Works on my main MSI K7N2 and also the ASUS K8N-E deluxe

• Update: See the v4.1.4 beta for PAL & static IP address support.

- Andy