Plex Media Server Unavailable on FreeNAS: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setup a Home-Based Streaming Server

As you know, setting up a media server can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the world of FreeNAS and Plex. In this article, we'll show you how to setup a home-based streaming server using the Plex Media Server plugin in FreeNAS. We'll walk you through each step, from creating a volume for Plex installation to configuring your storage shares.

Before we begin, make sure you have a good understanding of the hardware requirements for your setup. For this example, I'll be using three disks - one for the FreeNAS installation and two for storage purposes. My server setup is running on Virtual Machine 64-bit with FreeNAS-9.2.1.8-RELEASE-p4 as my operating system.

Step 1: Creating a Volume for Plex Installation

To create a volume for Plex installation, we'll need to follow these steps:

* Go to the 'Storage' tab in your FreeNAS web interface and click on 'Add Dataset'.

* Name your dataset 'tecmedia' and set the sharing name for CIFS to 'tecmint_broadcast'.

* Choose the disks you want to use for storage (in this case, I'm using two separate disks) and select RAID1 Mirror as the disk configuration method.

* Click 'Apply' to create the new volume.

Step 2: Installing Plex Media Server

Once your volume is created, we can install Plex Media Server. To do this:

* Go back to the 'Apps' tab in your FreeNAS web interface and click on 'Install App'.

* Search for 'Plex Media Server' and select the latest version available.

* Click 'Install' to begin the installation process.

Step 3: Configuring Plex Media Server

After installing Plex, we'll need to configure it. To do this:

* Go back to the 'Apps' tab in your FreeNAS web interface and click on 'Plex Media Server'.

* Click on the 'Settings' icon (represented by a gear) and select 'General Settings'.

* Configure your settings as desired, such as setting up user accounts and defining your media folders.

Step 4: Adding Content to Plex

Now that we have Plex set up, it's time to add some content. To do this:

* Go back to the 'Apps' tab in your FreeNAS web interface and click on 'Plex Media Server'.

* Click on the 'Media' icon (represented by a film strip) and select the type of media you want to add (movies, TV shows, music, etc.).

* Follow the prompts to add your content.

Step 5: Streaming with Plex

The final step is to stream your content to your devices using Plex. To do this:

* Launch the Plex Media Server app on your device and sign in with your FreeNAS credentials.

* Browse through your media libraries and select the content you want to watch or listen to.

* Use the Plex app on your device to stream the content to other devices on your network.

In conclusion, setting up a home-based streaming server using Plex Media Server plugin in FreeNAS is a relatively simple process. With these steps, you should be able to get started with sharing your media content across all your devices. Whether you're using Smart TVs, Xbox One, or mobile devices, Plex has got you covered.

So go ahead and give it a try! With Plex Media Server unavailable on FreeNAS, we've provided a step-by-step guide to help you set up a home-based streaming server in no time.

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