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Hi all, I have a weird problem.
I have a tilt and am using the HTC rom, I connect to wifi in my apartment and 3G or HSDPA when I leave the apartment.
When I'm connected through wifi, my Slingplayer works flawlessly, finds my slingbox, and plays the video. When I try to connect outside using 3G/HSDPA, I get "Cannot connect with current connection settings"
I know the Slingbox is working correctly because I can connect to it through a desktop PC without a problem, and I know that the 3G works fine on my tilt because I have no problem loading websites, using mundi, etc.
Any ideas? I've seen a couple other posts on other forums with the same problem but there were no responses on them.
Thanks!
Can you connect to anything else when on 3G?
Try your proxy settings
Did you change the default ports on the SlingBox config?
Are those ports (default or modified) open from the outside of your firewall/router?
If you have the ability to monitor inbound connections try monitoring while you connect through 3G and see if your device attempts on the correct port and that it is NATed to the correct IP and port.
Raptor
I had exactly the same problem with my Belkin router. You need to set up a port on your router in order for it to work. I know on mine it involved setting up a virtual server.
I am using the TyTN II and I am having the same exact problems. I think AT&T killed access to slingbox somehow. I can surf the internet just fine, and then as soon as I start the slingplayer, my connection gets lost and my phone says "cannot sonnect with current connection settings." Any help would be appreciated, especially with the World Series coming up this week.
cjf2014 said:
I know the Slingbox is working correctly because I can connect to it through a desktop PC without a problem
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Possibly a silly point but can you definitely connect over the internet to it? Or just over your LAN?
There's a wizard that enables the port forwarding for you - (called Remote Viewing or something?) should be with the software for the slingbox.
Could be that your desktop is just going direct over the LAN?
Also, I had problems when I was just using the automatic settings to configure the box - in the end it works far better if you ignore the UPnP stuff, and use the manual setup process (or so I found). Again, the desktop software wizard steps you through this.
If you can connect over wifi at home, but not over wifi or 3g when away, then unless AT&T are blocking the ports, its more likely your router settings, as at home you are inside your LAN but elsewhere you have to go through your routers hardware firewall.
Just have a look at slingbox's help files.
SlingBox works fine on AT&T. Check your proxy settings on the phone. Try the "remove hidden proxy" cab. The home router also needs an outgoing port defined as well. Good Luck, I know it can work.
I will bet that it's your router/firewall blocking the incoming net traffic. Try connecting to it from a Friend's internet connection or a public computer at the library or something.
Had a similar problem with slingplayer mobile on my new HTC TouchPro- phone from Vodafone but I put in my T-mobile SIM as I wanted to keep the Web and walk.
Slingplayer worked fine from Vario3 with same sim but not from TouchPro. Eventually unticked the use proxy server in the connection settings and it started to work. Weird, as on the Vario the proxy box is ticked and it works.
Anyway, worth trying if anyone else is having problems.
One of two things, either you have not port fowarded your router to allow the Slingbox to be remotly viewed, go to portfoward.com for exact instructions for your specific router, or your hidden proxy is messing with it. More than likley its not port fowarded correctly. BTW...when your in your home network, i.e... using WiFi, it will work without the router being fwded because your slingbox is already inside your home network. When coming from the outside of your home network through 3g or whatever your router has to allow access to the slingbox.
Can I talk to an AT&T Slingbox user.
I need some serious help.
X
Sure, what's up?
att slingbox user here too. whats your problem? problems that i have had with it were the internet settings werent correct, or it was something with my router and internet connection at home.
Thanks guys,
OK. I just can't get connected. It is killing me. My router is fixed...I talked with Slingbox support and we were able to get it set up to pass through my second router, he was able to connect to my Slingbox.
I'm on Dutty's latest and I just cannot get connected to save my life.
First, the hidden proxy. Do we remove it or restore it?
I have a two router set up. -Do U have the Regestration Key Number?
If so read on....if the answer is no and not hooked to PC call Sling and have them connect first. Then read on.
Now that your PC is connected (two SOLID red dots on Slingbox and watching on your PC) you can connect your mobile device.
-First did you buy the Registration Key ($29.99 on their website?)
-If you have the key.....Did you set up the software on your mobile device?
-Download from here --> http://downloads.slingmedia.com/go/us
-Now that you have both the Key and the software loaded you should be able enter the info under Player>Slingbox Directory>Sling Mobile>Add new Slingbox / or Properties and adjust/enter.
to connect and watch away!
Hope this helps and I should be on for a little. GL
~22~
Did you uncheck the proxy in connection settings?
Two router setup?
Why the two router setup? UPnP may not be working or not enabled in the router(s).
Did you setup port forwarding? Port 5001 I believe, forward it to the ip addy of your slingbox which by default is 192.168.1.237. If you setup port forwarding, then UPnP will not be needed.
I just got my Schwingbox last weekend and I *LOVE* it. Its awesome over my WAN, great over the internet, and can somtimes even watch passable video over the EDGE network. Sadly, 3G is nowhere near my area.
It really surprised me how well the slingbox does, even with all the probs the Kaiser has with video. BTW, slingbox is aware of the HTC video probs but so far has not even tried to improve or refine their code ala Coreplayer.
Also, you do not need to a registration key to use the software, it is free to try for 30 days. Also make sure you downloaded the correct version of Slingplayer Mobile. There are two versions, one for smartphones and one for Windows Mobile 6.
Only set up I was faced with...
Nick said it the best above!~
In my current location (Garden Apt) Modem upstairs on first floor the 4 first port router is also upstairs. 2 of thoes ports are hard wired ro PC's in that room that are always in use. the other 2 I ran (bout 120 feet of cable) to the basement where my PS3 and my PC are located. Now I need a Slingbox port!!!!! Second router acts as a hub and relays my pc and the Studbox!
In my opinion I like things hard wired....just the way I am. Nothing against wireless set ups.
Love the Slingbox/DirectTV set up I have going plus with Dutty's ROM's and the right radio for the midwest I have excellent batt life and charge. Slingbox is the way to go!
~22~
You do want to disable hidden proxy for sure. I use my Kaiser to Sling via WiFi at home and 3G while away. I use it with the Classic, HD and Solo boxes with no issues. You may need to set an outgoing port for the SlingBox manually (I had to do it manually on my Netgear router).
If you set up the box and connect to your home PC and use the same PC to active sync and install the mobile player onto the Kaiser, then the SlingBox id number will be automatically set on the Kaiser.
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Did you uncheck the proxy in connection settings?
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Yeah unchecked the proxy.
It was working on Easter weekend just fine.
Now, not working. grrr
If it was working before, and you can watch it through your PC, then uninstalling it on your phone and reinstalling it through the PC setup where it automatically sets up all the options on your phone should work.
Raider77 said:
If it was working before, and you can watch it through your PC, then uninstalling it on your phone and reinstalling it through the PC setup where it automatically sets up all the options on your phone should work.
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I just reset it up my remote viewing on a whim and it worked.
Hi,i have a HTC Touch Pro,i dont know the Slingplayer can work on the TP?Or it only work on the Sprint TP and ATT Fuze?Because I try to install the sling but it ask me the IP number,Port number and ID Finder.....I dont know where is it?Can sombody help me?And show me how to play it on the Touch Pro.Thanks...
yes it does work on the touch pro.
what i would do is this,
from your home computer (or any pc you have slingplayer installed) go to your slingbox configuration and copy and paste the Slingbox ID into a text file.
Then copy the text file to your devices storage card.
Open the file on your device and copy and paste it to slingplayer on your touch pro, enter your password and you are good to go
Save the file to your storage card incase you flash your rom in the future and have to reinstall again.
It works great...I also use the above method for brining over my slinbox id...except I have it as a note in outlook...that way after a hard reset it is synced over since I use Blackberry Connect...
Didn't work for me ...
That's funny as I couldn't get the slingplayer mobile app to work on my Fuze. I was even on the phone with their support goup and they couldn't do anything. Of course, they suggested that the phone wasn't on the supported devices list so this was their response when we couldn't get it working.
I'll try following the steps suggested above to see if if works for me. Simply putting the slingplayer mobile app on the phone and launching while synched didn't work.
EDIT: I followed the instructions mentioned above and the player launches. But it doesn't connect. Error = "Unable to connect to Slingbox". The Slingbox Alias is the same as on my laptop, as is the Finder ID. I have the "Use Admin Login" selected with the password. I have a non-traditional internet service where I am and I won't bore you with all the details, but if my laptop is able to connect and watch via the Slingplayer inside my home then I would expect the Fuze to be able to do the same via a wi-fi connection. But it's not working.
EDIT2: It's working now. I believe it was because I was logged onto the Slingplayer via Admin on the laptop and it wouldn't connect on the phone. Once I logged off the laptop and retried the Fuze, it was working. Sweet!
EDIT3: Sweet ... However, streaming image is pretty choppy. Don't recall this on the Tilt.
well if you put in the settings correctly there shouldn't be a problem. However, where are you trying this from. I know if i try to run it while synced with my computer at work, it won't locate properly due to the port being blocked. off of 3g it works just fine.
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That's funny as I couldn't get the slingplayer mobile app to work on my Fuze. I was even on the phone with their support goup and they couldn't do anything. Of course, they suggested that the phone wasn't on the supported devices list so this was their response when we couldn't get it working.
I'll try following the steps suggested above to see if if works for me. Simply putting the slingplayer mobile app on the phone and launching while synched didn't work.
EDIT: I followed the instructions mentioned above and the player launches. But it doesn't connect. Error = "Unable to connect to Slingbox". The Slingbox Alias is the same as on my laptop, as is the Finder ID. I have the "Use Admin Login" selected with the password. I have a non-traditional internet service where I am and I won't bore you with all the details, but if my laptop is able to connect and watch via the Slingplayer inside my home then I would expect the Fuze to be able to do the same via a wi-fi connection. But it's not working.
EDIT2: It's working now. I believe it was because I was logged onto the Slingplayer via Admin on the laptop and it wouldn't connect on the phone. Once I logged off the laptop and retried the Fuze, it was working. Sweet!
EDIT3: Sweet ... However, streaming image is pretty choppy. Don't recall this on the Tilt.
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Are you running the Stock ROM? Because I upgraded to the fuze as well and didn't have those problems. Well at first I did when I was running the stock ROM. Afterwards I flash a Cooked ROM and it was much better. I believe AT&T does something to stop the stream because when I stream now using my Fuze via media net it will stop after about 2-3 min. and say signal is weak but I will have full Bars.
cp1md2b said:
Are you running the Stock ROM? Because I upgraded to the fuze as well and didn't have those problems. Well at first I did when I was running the stock ROM. Afterwards I flash a Cooked ROM and it was much better. I believe AT&T does something to stop the stream because when I stream now using my Fuze via media net it will stop after about 2-3 min. and say signal is weak but I will have full Bars.
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I'm using a cooked ROM (NATF v2.1). I wasn't sure if I was missing some streaming setting or something on the phone app, but it's definitely not smooth of crisp.
Any suggestions?
From the way the original question was asked, I kind of get the feeling that the OP thinks SlingPlayer is a standalone program and doesn't have a SlingBox.
Make sure you have proxies turned off... I think AT&T locked that feature on the stock ROM, but if you are using a cooked ROM then you can disable the proxy and all is well.
I have tried every possible combination and still yet to get my slingbox to run on 3g. Via wireless, everything is great, but each time I try via 3g I get the connections settings are wrong dialog box. On my old 8525, I had my slingbox working perfectly under My ISP (as opposed to wap settings), but I couldn't get those settings to work with my Fuze. Any suggestions? Still running stock rom.
Tony
I'm new to slingbox, but it's working for me. Try going back into setup using the same computer you installed it with. Rerun setup and make sure you enable internet access.
Yes it is properly set up as I can watch it via wireless connection, it's just I cannot get the 3g to work. MEdiaNet didn't work on my 8525 and I set up a new internet connection named "My ISP" which was not based on WAP settings. My slingplayer works perfectly via wifi.
David
TonyInUSA said:
Yes it is properly set up as I can watch it via wireless connection, it's just I cannot get the 3g to work. MEdiaNet didn't work on my 8525 and I set up a new internet connection named "My ISP" which was not based on WAP settings. My slingplayer works perfectly via wifi.
David
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Again, I'm new to SB, but I believe that when you watch it via wifi you are connecting locally, not through the internet. Internet viewing has to be specifically enabled. I had the same issue (after clearing proxy's on the phone) and rerunning setup on the SB and enabling internet sharing worked for me.
Just my .015
Long time Slingbox user - also having the same problem.
Details: Fuze with Elite Rom, Proxy off
Wifi works (both local wifi and remote wifi from office), 3g does not.
I can swap SIM card and it runs fine on 8525 with 3g, but Fuze will not connect unless running on Wifi.
So I can't help you, but at least you're not the only one with the problem!
Fuze with stock rom, proxy's cleared. Works for me.
I'm with Zachoo, I can watch via 3g or wifi on my 8525 to my Slingbox at home, but when I try to use my Fuze, only wifi works. When I try to use 3g I get the box saying cannot connect because my settings are incorrect. When you say to clear proxies, are you refering to Start>Programs>Tools>Proxy Manager>Diable Proxy or Restore Proxy ? Thanks for all your suggestions, but since my SB works on other phones, but not mine, I am sure the SB settings are correct.
check into NAFT rom thread, he has 3 diff .cab files to remove hidden att&t proxies, then it should run like my fuze.
ps: slingmedia really sux in fuze, can't get more than 15fps...
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I'm with Zachoo, I can watch via 3g or wifi on my 8525 to my Slingbox at home, but when I try to use my Fuze, only wifi works. When I try to use 3g I get the box saying cannot connect because my settings are incorrect. When you say to clear proxies, are you refering to Start>Programs>Tools>Proxy Manager>Diable Proxy or Restore Proxy ? Thanks for all your suggestions, but since my SB works on other phones, but not mine, I am sure the SB settings are correct.
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Just a word of caution about setting up Slingbox.... periodically, it seems to lose its router settings and need to be reconfigured for access over the internet. During these times, wifi access at home will continue to work. I have had this happen several times now.
hopper13 said:
Just a word of caution about setting up Slingbox.... periodically, it seems to lose its router settings and need to be reconfigured for access over the internet. During these times, wifi access at home will continue to work. I have had this happen several times now.
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Also, the slingbox listens on port 5001 on your home network so you'll need to open that port on your firewall or use a UPNP firewall.
I was able to install mine on my stock ATT ROM without changing any proxies that I am aware of. I am using the fully qualified domain name of my home network rather than the sling player ID number. If you're using a DynDNS like thing you may try FQDN instead.
Good luck..
New version out.
Hi,
I just wanted you all to know Slingplayer is now public . Build 1.60.111
http://downloads.slingmedia.com/get/spm-ppc-ie.html
It works perfect on my HD/X1 and on my Omnia.
Supported are
• Sprint Treo 800w
• Sony Ericsson X1
• Palm Treo Pro
• Sprint HTC Touch Diamond
• Sprint HTC Touch Pro
• Verizon HTC Touch Pro
• Verizon Samsung Saga
• Verizon Samsung Omnia
• AT&T LG Incite
• AT&T HTC Fuze
• AT&T Samsung Epix
• HP iPAQ 910
• AT&T Pantech Duo
• Sprint Samsung ACE
• Verizon XV6900
Go get it guys.
Sorry for those who wanted it of me earlier, I was not allowed to.
Hi I think this is probably my first post on here
Just got a galaxy note in UK on three network
Netflix is working fine on 3G connection
but as soon as I try to use it on wifi it won't even log in, let alone stream anything
which sounds completely the wrong way round to me (if anything i'd expect more problems on 3g/data than wifi)
I have contacted netflix once about this already - being new also to netflix in the UK, I was impressed with the freephone help line number and bright happy service I was given but the suggestions did not work (I had already tried many of them myself)
I have tried rebooting device
logging in on 3g work and streams then while playing it seems to continue streaming if i turn on wifi (but thats not a good workaround)
If i log in on wifi I don't get past the netflix app login screen
Have reinstalled the netflix app
no luck
Have fixed the ip of the phone and set it in DMZ on router - still no luck
Have forwarded ports 80 and 443 to ip of phone - no luck (on advice from call to netflix)
So any suggestions are welcome please
Wifi works fine for all other apps, web browsing etc
(My galaxy note is unlocked and was not bought on three.)
ok have now done a complete factory reset of phone
only updated gmail
not installed any other apps
setup wifi - tried 2 diffent access points I have by different manufacturers
try netfix app on wifi - login timeout
on 3g only - still fine and ok
i have an archos 80 g9 device here also and get the same problem
tried the ipad (original ipad) app and all fine on wifi on that
have tried clearing app's data and cache
still not chnage - still will not work on wifi (only 3g)
starting to think this is a problem with the app as get same issue on archos
timosmusic said:
starting to think this is a problem with the app as get same issue on archos
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Just an FYI, but Netflix works fine on all my Android devices over WIFI (and 3g where applicable), so I suspect it is probably something to do with your router.
Regards,
Dave
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thanks for the reply
I had thought either the same or that maybe being a fairly new device
the app had a problem with the galaxy note
but as i get the same problem on the archos I'm now thinking it must be settings on the router - even though I have never had any other problems with any other device/app (as i say the ipad works fine)
Any one any ideas what on the router may be the cause of this?
I have another router I will test with as I have tested on a neighbours connection and all was OK (different ISP and router manufacterer)
but would like to know what the problem is
rather than just blindly buy new routers until the problem is fixed.
just to update with what has happened on this
in case anyone else is watching the thread...
I have now setup another router
and all is working
so obviously there is either minor flaw in the buffalo router firmware i was using
(although it is a model with no updates at this time)
or there was a setting somewhere causing the problem
If anyone has any clues as to the setting it may have been causing the issue
can you please post as I would like to know the answer rather than just move on and forget that i ever had the other router.
thanks
Hi all.
I had the same problem with my SGS II on my Netgear router (from Orange UK).
All was OK with Netflix, until I was re-configuring my network after my TP Link range extender started playing up. The network was originally on Wireless G, but I changed the security settings, the network ran Wireless N. Everything seemed OK, but it seems that my PS3 had a little trouble connecting to the internet, and definitely Netflix, and on the SGS II I couldn't connect to Netflix at all, either via web or via the app.
I change back to wireless G tonight and all seems OK.
Hope this helps someone out, as I was trawling the web searching for answers myself.
I'm really not seeing any threads with workarounds for this error message.
I know I haven't been around in quite a while, am I just missing them? If I am, please point me in the correct direction.
If not, I can update this thread with some workarounds I have found (May also help Google in helping their customers, can't explain any further than that). Seems like it would make sense to have a thread dedicated to that.
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I'm really not seeing any threads with workarounds for this error message.
I know I haven't been around in quite a while, am I just missing them? If I am, please point me in the correct direction.
If not, I can update this thread with some workarounds I have found (May also help Google in helping their customers, can't explain any further than that). Seems like it would make sense to have a thread dedicated to that.
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These are a list of things that can be at play...Most are Router related
No Multicast capability, Multicast Disabled or Filtering On
2.4 Ghz band disabled or not supported by the router (CCast only has 2.4Ghz WiFi)
IGMP Enabled or Proxied
AP Isolation on
UPnP settings
IPv6 Disabled
MAC Filtering Enabled
Firewall and Security Programs blocking ports
Incompatible Routers
Check here for possible solutions
https://support.google.com/chromecast/table/3477832?hl=en&ref_topic=3447927
and make sure your CCast has a Solid White Light cause if not then you need to use the setup program to configure it
What if it works seemingly fine, but then proceeds to intermittently drop off and display the 'No cast devices found' error.
zcace said:
What if it works seemingly fine, but then proceeds to intermittently drop off and display the 'No cast devices found' error.
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How is the WiFi signal at the Chromecast? The HDMI Extender can help a lot in some cases.
bhiga said:
How is the WiFi signal at the Chromecast? The HDMI Extender can help a lot in some cases.
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WiFi is strong. It works fine from all my other devices, it's just Chrome. I'm on a Windows 8 PC. Sometimes it'll work perfectly for hours on end. I have everything except my LAN turned off (or so I think), checked binding orders, my windows firewall is off, and it just keeps happening.
Actually I will report back, I thought I had IGMP disabled. I didn't, so I just turned it off.
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WiFi is strong. It works fine from all my other devices, it's just Chrome. I'm on a Windows 8 PC. Sometimes it'll work perfectly for hours on end. I have everything except my LAN turned off (or so I think), checked binding orders, my windows firewall is off, and it just keeps happening.
Actually I will report back, I thought I had IGMP disabled. I didn't, so I just turned it off.
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If that doesn't change things, check if you can adjust your router's UPnP Advertisement time and see if that correlates with your dropoffs.
Beyond that you can try the Wireless Portable Devices setting in the Firewall and enabling IPv6 as described by folks in this thread.
I had similar issues when I first played with the Chromecast which were being caused by Wifi signal - it appears that due to the location of my Chromecast (in a media cabinet) the signal was severely degraded. I tried it in the TV directly (as opposed to the home theatre) and this increased the performance for me as it was out of the cabinet and ended up buying a hdmi extender to run it up into a higher location so it would get better signal.
Not sure if you're getting the same but that's what I'd look at.
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What if it works seemingly fine, but then proceeds to intermittently drop off and display the 'No cast devices found' error.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443288
And the second thread is linked from that one.
Anyone who is using this in a Home Entertainment environment would be wise to get a Wireless AP extender to place near the Home Entertainment cabinet because all those devices throw off so much RF that can easily interfere with the CCast connection.
It's one of the reasons I wish they had a USB Cable similar to the one used for Flashcast that you could put a wired USB ETH dongle in and wire it up.
Thats something I would expect @Kyonz and Team Eureka to be adding to their ROM at some point. That would be a damn good upgrade to the Unit for those with Reception and Network issues. We might even get a sense of exactly what Bitrate the CCast Hardware can handle when the Network isn't getting in the way.
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If that doesn't change things, check if you can adjust your router's UPnP Advertisement time and see if that correlates with your dropoffs.
Beyond that you can try the Wireless Portable Devices setting in the Firewall and enabling IPv6 as described by folks in this thread.
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This is getting weirder, IGMP disabled. It worked solidly for over a week, and now it's dropping off again. I can't help but think that wi-fi signal is strong as all my other devices work fine, and the CC is in the same room as the router, a month old Netgear R6200v2. I played with uPnP advertisement time and nothing changed, its still dropping off. Restarting the router fixes it. I feel like the problem is on the Windows side though, because every other device works perfectly fine, including Chrome on my Macbook, and all mobile devices.
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This is getting weirder, IGMP disabled. It worked solidly for over a week, and now it's dropping off again. I can't help but think that wi-fi signal is strong as all my other devices work fine, and the CC is in the same room as the router, a month old Netgear R6200v2. I played with uPnP advertisement time and nothing changed, its still dropping off. Restarting the router fixes it. I feel like the problem is on the Windows side though, because every other device works perfectly fine, including Chrome on my Macbook, and all mobile devices.
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Since rebooting the router seems to help it feels like it's some advertisement or multicast related thing. It "registers" at router start but eventually the client is ignoring it. Does the Windows machine go to sleep, turn off its network connection, or auto connect to VPN or another virtual network adapter?
Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
zcace said:
This is getting weirder, IGMP disabled. It worked solidly for over a week, and now it's dropping off again. I can't help but think that wi-fi signal is strong as all my other devices work fine, and the CC is in the same room as the router, a month old Netgear R6200v2. I played with uPnP advertisement time and nothing changed, its still dropping off. Restarting the router fixes it. I feel like the problem is on the Windows side though, because every other device works perfectly fine, including Chrome on my Macbook, and all mobile devices.
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You mentioned Windows 8...
Make sure IPv6 is enabled on both the Computer and the Router.
If your router does not support IPv6 that may be the cause of your problem.
But it is on the list of Compatible routers which leads me to believe you have IPv6 disabled on the Windows8 machine.
bhiga said:
Since rebooting the router seems to help it feels like it's some advertisement or multicast related thing. It "registers" at router start but eventually the client is ignoring it. Does the Windows machine go to sleep, turn off its network connection, or auto connect to VPN or another virtual network adapter?
Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
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Again let's keep in mind that the CC works perfectly fine from every other device. Been watching Breaking Bad on Netflix through my phone and it goes for hours and hours without a hitch.
With that said you're on to something with the sleep idea. My sleep for displays is set to 2 hours, and my hard drives is set to 3 hours, so I don't think that's it. All VPNs or extra LAN connections are off afaik. But turning off my network connection, that's a possibility. I found the 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power' option under Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Ethernet -> Properties -> Configure -> Power Management tab. Now, I tried this both allowing the computer to idle (dropped off) and while typing this very message (also dropped off). So it's not that particular setting. Also IPv6 is enabled in the Ethernet Properties. This is crazy, why doesn't this work out of the box!? Everything else did.
Google Chrome Canary is seemingly fixing a lot of people's issues.
https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/canary.html
zcace said:
Again let's keep in mind that the CC works perfectly fine from every other device. Been watching Breaking Bad on Netflix through my phone and it goes for hours and hours without a hitch.
With that said you're on to something with the sleep idea. My sleep for displays is set to 2 hours, and my hard drives is set to 3 hours, so I don't think that's it. All VPNs or extra LAN connections are off afaik. But turning off my network connection, that's a possibility. I found the 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power' option under Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Ethernet -> Properties -> Configure -> Power Management tab. Now, I tried this both allowing the computer to idle (dropped off) and while typing this very message (also dropped off). So it's not that particular setting. Also IPv6 is enabled in the Ethernet Properties. This is crazy, why doesn't this work out of the box!? Everything else did.
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Hmm, can't find it but I remember running across a mention of Chromecast discovery not working properly in some cases when there were multiple network interfaces installed (regardless of whether they're active). Windows also has some trouble with the network filter driver layer if there are two many filters installed (again, VPN adapters and firewalls).
Actually... maybe I'm overthinking things as I often do...
It's just that particular computer, right?
Can you try disabling all other Chrome extensions? I recall someone else ran into a conflict with another Chrome extension.
bhiga said:
Hmm, can't find it but I remember running across a mention of Chromecast discovery not working properly in some cases when there were multiple network interfaces installed (regardless of whether they're active). Windows also has some trouble with the network filter driver layer if there are two many filters installed (again, VPN adapters and firewalls).
Actually... maybe I'm overthinking things as I often do...
It's just that particular computer, right?
Can you try disabling all other Chrome extensions? I recall someone else ran into a conflict with another Chrome extension.
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Indeed, only this computer has any issues. I tried turning off all chrome extensions, still no dice. I am sure there is one singular obscure setting somewhere we are missing. Or maybe its like 'mattykinsx' said, it's a Chrome issue?
zcace said:
Indeed, only this computer has any issues. I tried turning off all chrome extensions, still no dice. I am sure there is one singular obscure setting somewhere we are missing. Or maybe its like 'mattykinsx' said, it's a Chrome issue?
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Quite possible it's a Chrome thing.
Perhaps create a System Restore point (or otherwise back up your current instance) and try the newfangled thing.
bhiga said:
Quite possible it's a Chrome thing.
Perhaps create a System Restore point (or otherwise back up your current instance) and try the newfangled thing.
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I take it back. Downloaded Chrome Canary, installed only Google Cast, still drops connection after a couple of minutes.
zcace said:
I take it back. Downloaded Chrome Canary, installed only Google Cast, still drops connection after a couple of minutes.
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Your Network location is set to Home or Work, yes?
Can you post a shot of the Advanced tab of your network interface's properties from Device Manager?
(Alt-PrtScn will capture the active window, or you can use the Snipping Tool)
bhiga said:
Your Network location is set to Home or Work, yes?
Can you post a shot of the Advanced tab of your network interface's properties from Device Manager?
(Alt-PrtScn will capture the active window, or you can use the Snipping Tool)
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What are we trying to glean from this?