Nindustries
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So I am using FreeNAS alongside MediaPortal (or any other media center application as you like), as I'm sure most of the people here do too. And I was brainstorming about the following..
What if I setup a 'big' file server that would contain Media files such as videos and pictures. HTPC's would be setup to connect to this file server, using for example VPN or a direct connected UTP-cable.
And then I would setup a tuner farm server that would distribute sat tv to all connected htpcs in my street. Using a coax splitter/amplifier, I could use as many tuners as I want. Neighbors would pay a small fee per month, and get movies/TV at home and on their mobile via their own htpc.
So I have the following questions:
- Has this been done before?
- Does local traffic in our street stay in our node, or does it has to go through our ISP. (for delay issues)
What if I setup a 'big' file server that would contain Media files such as videos and pictures. HTPC's would be setup to connect to this file server, using for example VPN or a direct connected UTP-cable.
And then I would setup a tuner farm server that would distribute sat tv to all connected htpcs in my street. Using a coax splitter/amplifier, I could use as many tuners as I want. Neighbors would pay a small fee per month, and get movies/TV at home and on their mobile via their own htpc.
So I have the following questions:
- Has this been done before?
- Does local traffic in our street stay in our node, or does it has to go through our ISP. (for delay issues)