Media streaming

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Under Settings > Media Server, if I disable the media server by unchecking the checkbox, what exactly am I turning off? I am still able to access files from my Windows clients, iOS mobile devices (WD My Cloud), other apps that use CIFS/SMB to access files. What are some examples of the software/hardware that utilize the Media Server feature?

Thanks

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http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/46730/media-server

All other services/shares will be available.

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What are some examples of the software/hardware that utilize the Media Server feature?

Any examples just so I know what we are talking about here?

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hmmmm did u read the link? They are mentioned there…

Of if you want mode details…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_server

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I did read it, I was just (pleasantly) surprised that  turning off the Media Server checkbox on the MBL, did NOT seem to affect any of the clients/devices I am using.  I suppose that means they are using some of the other protocols (primarily CIFS/SMB) to access my files.