openelec network problems

[cliff]

I have got the new hdd cable from droidbox working great now,only problem I have now is the openelec kodi shows up in my network but when I try to access it I get an error message saying http://localhost cannot reach this page.i can access my comp through the box with file manager,but I cant get my comp to connect to it,i have all the settings correct but all I get is that localhost message

windows 10

 

[ChrisM]

can you try entering
\\
(that is two back slashes, not the one under the ? mark on your keyboard)
then the IP address of your device (when it is in OpenELEC, click on the System Info entry under System to check it) into WINDOWS EXPLORER , (not a browser like Internet Explorer or Chrome). If you're not 100% which program I mean, hold down the Windows Flag key on your PC's keyboard, and tap E .
No spaces, in my case I entered
\\192.168.1.73

If using that approach (don't forget it'll need to be YOUR device's IP address, not the example above) doesn't work, check in Program Add-ons, then the OpenELEC Config, then the Services tab, make sure Enable Samba is turned on.

Another option is to use an internet browser, but first head to OpenELEC Config again, System, scroll down a little, click Install DroidBOX Cloud. It is a LITTLE bit like the Android DroidBOX Share system.

 

[ChrisM]

You can also use WinSCP or similar to get a terminal on your device, or FTP, but I'd try the above first.

 

[cliff]

thanks I will get back to you with the outcome ss

 

[cliff]

tried numerous things and finally got the page that gives you access and I have now got droidshare and can use the mirroring service.also been able to add the internal hdd as a network source so that's ok now,still openelec hdd does not show up in my network locations but I have got a shortcut for it so its all good