[mythtv-users] WinTV 250 with split backen/frontend

[Joseph A. Caputo]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: mythtv-users-bounces at snowman.net
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at snowman.net]On Behalf Of Britt Ethan Houser
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 7:07 AM
> To: mythtv-users at snowman.net
> Subject: [mythtv-users] WinTV 250 with split backen/frontend
>
>
> I am thinking about setting up MythTV is a split frontend/backend
> system.  I would like to stick the WinTV 250 in my server in the closet,
> and use my shuttle next to my TV for viewing.  Question is, can I use
> the remote that comes with the WinTV250 on another machine?

No.  The remote plugs into a jack on the PVR-250 card itself, so if the card
is in a different machine...

> If so, (and
> this might be a stupid question), can the remote used on the frontend be
> used to change the channels on the backend?

Yes. The remote(s) should (need) only be on the frontend(s).  A remote on a
backend-only machine would be rather useless for Myth.

> Assuming I use the WinTV's
> Mpeg2 encoder, what kind of network bandwidth do I need between Backend
> and Frontend?

Well, if you're using a PVR-250 (which gives larger file sizes), I wouldn't
suggest anything less than a wired 100Mbit ethernet.  Others can probably
give you better/more specific recommendations.

-JAC