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folder General Stuff (6)
Orb system requirements, supported OSes, int'l versions. Why is it free? How secure is it? Questions most new users ask about Orb...
 folder Installation & Setup (14)
Install issues, account setup and system configuration. Info for first-time users. How to add media libraries and where is what...?
folder Orb Startup & Login Problems (8)
Forgot your login or password? Want to change your password? Errors starting Orb, problems connecting to Orb servers...
 folder Network Configuration (5)
Firewalls, blocked ports and router configuration; LAN streaming issues...
folder Streaming Issues (9)
The file types you can stream in Orb, DRM, A/V issues, all about stream quality...
 folder Live TV & Webcams (12)
Webcam setup & video monitoring; supported TV tuners and program guide issues...
folder Phones, PDA, Game Consoles, etc. (7)
Wii, Xbox, PS3 and DMA setup, and more device stuff. Is my phone compatible...?
 folder OrbLive for iPhone (or iPod Touch) (21)
Play ALL your media files on your iPhone (requires iPhone software 2.x)
folder Frequently Asked Questions (28)
See what other Orber's are asking frequently


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document How can I find out if my TV tuner will work in Orb?
Orb does not maintain a list of supported tuner models. Therefore, the best way to find out if your TV tuner will work in Orb is to just try it!...
rating 12 May, 2008 Views: 21657
document How can I stream Live TV and videos to my iPhone (or iPod Touch)? (older firmware1.1.4)
  NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY FOR THE OLDER FIRMWARE 1.1.4    There are 2 steps in the set up for streaming media (including...
rating 04 Nov, 2008 Views: 17103
document What ports need to be open on my PC for Orb streaming?
It is the media player on your client device that determines to which format will Orb transcode the file you want to stream before sending it to...
rating 08 May, 2008 Views: 13103
document Is there an Orb version for Mac or Linux?
At this time, there is no public Orb version for Mac OS-X or Linux. We are a few weeks (the least) away from releasing Orb's first Mac OS-X...
rating 22 Dec, 2008 Views: 12784
document How do I stream inside my LAN without going through the Internet?
When your client device (a PC, laptop, PDA, or smartphone) and your Orb PC are in the same LAN (i.e., both access the Internet via the same public...
rating 07 May, 2008 Views: 11282
document Why is Orb free and how does Orb make money?
We understand why you might be surprised: so many companies seem to be trying to get you to pay yet again when you're away from home to enjoy...
rating 07 May, 2008 Views: 10758
document What file types (or file extensions) can I stream via Orb?
The general rule is that you should be able to stream in Orb: any Windows media file you can play locally on your Orb PC in mplayer2.exe. To...
rating 08 May, 2008 Views: 9664
document When I try to stream inside my LAN, the player on my client device (Wii, etc.) never connects: it just hangs or times out after a while
This usually happens because you have a software firewall (other than the built-in Windows firewall) on your Orb PC that blocks the incoming TCP...
rating 08 May, 2008 Views: 9504
document How can I find out if my Phone is compatible with and can stream Orb media?
The best way to find out if your Web-enabled phone is compatible with Orb is simply to log in to your Orb account with this device at like you do...
rating 08 May, 2008 Views: 8306
document How do I setup my webcam so I can remotely access it via Orb?
There is no webcam configuration per se in Orb. All USB webcams that have a WDM driver are DirectShow-compatible and, therefore, should work in...
rating 07 May, 2008 Views: 8068
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document How can I stream my Wireless IP camera via Orb?
Most of these cameras can only be viewed either by using the proprietary software or by logging on to the manufacturer website with the...
Not rated 04 Jan, 2009 Views: 54
document How do I stream my media using Orb?
It's simple, just and install Orb, create your Orb account during installation, add your media folders via Orb tray (click Orb tray >...
Not rated 04 Jan, 2009 Views: 53
document Why does it cost to use orb on iPhone / iPod Touch when it's free on other devices?
Orb enables you to enjoy streaming all your media without the need to download any application on your client device (PC, Laptop, Mobile phones,...
rating 15 Dec, 2008 Views: 807
document Why do i need OrbLive on my iPhone / iPod Touch?
Orb had to develop a client application (OrbLive) for iPhone/ iPod touch due to the lack of native support for RTSP (Real time streaming protocol)...
Not rated 11 Dec, 2008 Views: 732
document How do I setup and stream Live TV (local channels) via Orb?
To stream Live TV via Orb, you need the following: - an Orb supported tuner installed on your Orb PC with cable/antenna feed connected to...
rating 14 Dec, 2008 Views: 1441
document How can I stream SopCast channels on iPhone via OrbLive?
To stream a SopCast channel, you need to first determine the local http address of the SopCast stream and then you should enter it as a Custom...
Not rated 11 Dec, 2008 Views: 454
document How do I find out the Public IP of my PC running Orb?
To know the public IP of the PC running Orb, you have to log on to from your Orb PC or any other PC using your Orb username and password then...
Not rated 15 Dec, 2008 Views: 430
document What are the differences between various Orb builds, and which build is the right one for me?
The primary differences between various Orb builds (based on country/location) are as follows: Availability of Orb builds in native...
Not rated 15 Dec, 2008 Views: 313
document Is my Orb media safe?
Orb is safe and secure, allowing you to confidently access your home computer and stream media to any Internet-enabled device. Orb uses multiple...
rating 11 Dec, 2008 Views: 633
document How do I record favorite TV shows via Orb?
To record your favorite TV show, just log on to : On your Orb PC or any other PC: Click Open Application > select TV/Webcams > click...
rating 11 Dec, 2008 Views: 493


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