This guide explains how to configure the iTunes feature on the Thecus Y.E.S Box N2100 to share music centrally, manage settings, and connect compatible clients.
The document serves as a configuration guide for the iTunes feature on the Thecus Y.E.S Box N2100. It details how to enable music sharing over a local network and explains the benefits of centralizing music management and saving disk space by avoiding duplicate files.
The guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring specific iTunes server settings, including the server name, database name, password protection, time scan adjustments for VBR files, and rescan intervals. It also covers supported file formats and client requirements for accessing the shared music library.
| Supported Music Formats | MP3, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, and AAC |
|---|---|
| Required Client Software | iTunes 4.5 or later |
| Network Requirement | Same subnet |
| Recommended Rescan Interval | 30 seconds or longer |
The server supports sharing MP3, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, and AAC files, as well as radio station links.
Computers must be running iTunes 4.5 or later to look for and play music shared by the N2100.
No, the system cannot share Audible spoken word content or QuickTime sound files.