As the title states I just wanted to make potential new customers aware you have to have active internet connection at all times to use. Which defeats paying for this software. This is why I will actively tell anyone I know not to pay for this software.

Thank you for the link. I was able to get both of my computers to connect to plex server without internet connection today. Will work on getting my android to play videos this weekend.

## When Do You Need Internet Access There are a number of situations in which you will need an “internet” connection for either your Plex Media Server or a particular Plex app you’re using. https://support.plex.tv/articles/200484903-internet-and-network-requirements/ So the info is there for anyo…

[image] FlyMeFriendly: https://support.plex.tv/articles/200484903-internet-and-network-requirements/ Oh. I understand that but that link is not even linked in “What is Plex” page. I mean, that IS what Plex is.

not true. im using plex server on my rpi3 + portable tlink wifi router as a portable server with no internet in providing videos to view by my passengers on to go

[image] esmarq: not true. im using plex server on my rpi3 + portable tlink wifi router as a portable server with no internet in providing videos to view by my passengers on to go How did were you able to set it up without an internet connection?

[image] alpha754293_hotmail_com: How did were you able to set it up without an internet connection? [image] [HowTo] Use Plex with No Internet Tips, Tricks & How-Tos I’ve seen far too many posts regarding “can’t connect to Plex with no internet”, and an uprising/outc…

" First and foremost, you must make these changes in advance . You have to be online and logged into your Plex account to make changes to your local Plex Media Server. There is no way around this." From the link that you provided above: https://www.howtogeek.com/303282/how-to-use-plex-media-serve…

[image] alpha754293_hotmail_com: But if you NEVER have internet to PMS, then according to that link to the document provided above, you cannot and will not be able to use PMS without internet. I feel like we’re going in circles. It clearly states in the Internet and Network Requirements that…

[image] esmarq: not true. im using plex server on my rpi3 + portable tlink wifi router as a portable server with no internet in providing videos to view by my passengers on to go @FlyMeFriendly See the quote from @esmarq above.

the topic subject is not accurate. it should be modified to state “Must have internet to SETUP. Will not recommend”

Must have internet to use. Will not reccomend

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Must have internet to use. Will not reccomend

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