DataTables not working - Ignited Datatable Library
Hello you need only specify the columns
"columns": [ { "data": "id" }, { "data": "name" } ]
Have you tried this - http://ellislab.com/forums/viewthread/160896/
And also this - http://www.ahmed-samy.com/php-codeigniter-full-featrued-jquery-datatables-part-1/
Do let me know if you succeed.
Best