D-Link DIR-655 :: Cannot See DLNA Devices When Hardwired To It
May 21, 2012
I cannot see my synology NAS from my WDTV Live players (or PS3 or Samsung TV) when the NAS connected directly to one of the 4 GbE ports on the 655 using media server (DLNA) protocol. I've moved the NAS to another location on my network and not directly connected to the 655 and all the other media players see it except for the WD that's connected to one of the ports on the back of the 655. As a work-around, I have set the WD player that's connected to the 655 to use network shares instead of DLNA and this seems to work fine. So, there must be something that the 655 is doing wrt the DLNA protocal that is blocking communications.I have the 655 configured as an access point and have turned off DHCP and every other function that could be causing any issues. I've turned UPNP on and off to see if it resolves the problem, and although it seems to have some bearing on the problem, the issue persists. I also have a DIR-645 also configured as an access point (not connected to the 655) and have the synology NAS connected directly to it and it works just fine. All media players can see the NAS except for the one that's connected to the 655.I've been having this issue for some time now and have worked around it by moving the 655 so it wouldn't be an issue. However, I needed the wireless and gigabit switch capability upstairs and am battling this issue once again. I'd really like to keep the 655 and get this working, but it seems as the 655 is the culprit here.
I am having a major issue trying to connect my Windows 7 HP Netbook to my Xbox 360 over either Twonky/Serviio or Windows Media Centre. The Xbox just isn't picking up my computer, my homegroup recognises the Xbox and it is 'Allowed' to share media, but when I test my PC connection within the Xbox dashboard, it fails to connect to PC. My network is wireless.The strange thing is I have TwonkyServer Mobile running on my Android phone and that was found by my Xbox immediately with no need to change settings or search for devices. It streams media just fine from my phone. This leaves me thinking that it is an issue with my PC as opposed to my router, I have double checked my router settings (Sagem 2304), UPnP is showing as enabled, I've reset and unchecked/rechecked the UPnP but still not working.
My TwonkyMobileServer is also unable to find my PC server although I have been able to find my MobileServer in Windows Media Player and stream media from my phone.Windows Firewall has been disabled, I've also Uninstalled my antivirus software, Avast and AVG, although AVG doesn't seem to want to disappear that easily and is still lurking in my System Tray telling me i've 'Lost protection'...Norton Internet Security is also lurking around which is odd, I can not recall installing it! It doesn't seem to be a fully installed version and doesn't seem to want to be uninstalled. Could these AV software and supposed Internet Security software be holding me back?This leaves me thinking that my PC is holding back my Network. Is there any thing I haven't thought of? Would it be the Anti-virus leftovers ruining my streaming dreams??
I recently purchased a Sony Bravia KDL-60EX720, and I am having issues connecting it to my DLNA network running on my Mac. I have my router set up to allow uPNP and the TV is set up to allow rendering and automatically look for my network. No matter how many different ways I try...I still can't seem to figure out why the one device cannot see the other!
I am running Serviio 0.6.2. I checked the firmware on the router, and everything seems up to date.
Router: F7D8301 v1 (firmware is up to date)I recently plugged a 2tb external hdd into one of the usb ports of the router. I have the video mover box checked and when it is, I can see the LaCie hard drive under network locations drive z in My Computer (Windows 7). I can open it and explore it, and see the media on the drive. But when I use one of the DLNA devices in my house (Vizio smart tv, Roku, and PS3) the only drive that shows up is the router's root file "Play N600 HD Dual video oot" not the LaCie drive or any of the contents. Is there any way to share the contents of the USB drive with these devices?
I want to set up a DLNA server (asus MB) to stream TV to my Sony Bravia (N based wifi) unit. I have a dir-655 (wonderful router) and am wondering if it will work to pass DLNA signals thru. It is hardware version A4 and firmware version 1.21... Will I need to upgrade the firmware? Can I get an HD signal?
I've configured my 655 and I can access the internet through it. Network cable from PC goes to the DLINK, DLINK to the DSL modem, DSL modem to the big scary internet. This all works great. Now for the Wi Fi.I've set up the Wi Fi on the 655 and can both see and connect to my newly configured home network from my laptop, but I can not access the internet from the laptop.
I have a DIR-655 that I have been using for a while (b1 revision). and suddenly I noticed my wifi speed fluctuates constantly. My lenovo Y580 sees speed drop to 130 immediately and then it can slowly progress to 1 Mbps until the hardware is all rebooted. Same happens to my Nexus 7, Dell XPS M1530 and to my roku. I have updated to 2.07 (since 2.10 is advised to avoid). And I have attempted changing channels or factory refresh.What Firmware version is currently loaded? 2.07What region are you located?
What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL? Cable (link speed independent of internet speed)What ISP Modem do you have? Stand Alone or built in router? Separate Motorola ((link speed independent of modem)What ISP Modem make and model do you have? Does not matter, router issue.If this modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems.To tell if the modem is bridged or not, look at the routers web page, Status/Device Info/Wan Section, if there is a 192.168.0.# address in the WAN IP address field, then the modem is not bridged. Not bridged
Turn off all anti virus and firewall programs on PC while testing. 3rd party firewalls are not generally needed when using routers as they are effective on blocking malicious inbound traffic. Independent of issue, not a factor
Turn off all devices accept for one wired PC while testing. Wired works perfect.Check cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. Cat6 is recommended. Wireless issue.
I think there is a bug in the DPC3825.I use UPnP media servers and renderers in my home network.For some reason both the client and server have to be on the same side of the wireless / wired bridge.If the client is on the wireless side then the server also has to be on the wireless side.If the client is on the wired side then the server has to be on the wired side.Having a bit of knowledeg of the UPnP protocol I suspect that UDP broadcasts are not traversing the wired / wireless bridge.thus breaking the SSDP protocol that is used by UPnP and DNLA systems.I have no control over the product that my ISP uses and they seem to have no control over what Cisco does with its 'issues'.
Last winter I bought a Sony Bravia KDL- 46EX710 DLNA LCD/LED TV it is connected to the internet through my Linksys WRT160Nv3 router via LAN, everything worked perfect when I stopped using it for the summer, this past week I turned it back on and tried to access my photos on my PC through the TV and it said it could not find the server, I have tried everything but to no avail. I have stopped my AVG antivirus and Windows firewall, still can't access the files on my PC, the PC's in the home can access each other over this router, even the internet is accessed by the TV over this router so the router and TV are connected but the TV can not access the computers over this router, I have tried a new ethernet cable and still nothing[CODE]
I've bought a LG HR536D Blu-ray player w/ HDD, and it has DLNA compability, but is well out of range for a wired connection to my wireless router. So, I thought since that all the things that I'd like to watch are on my laptop (Win 7 64-bit) which is in the same room, within reach for an ethernet connection. I have plugged in the ethernet cable, but predictably, they won't talk to each other. And I have no idea how to make them do so. I messed around with matching the IP Addresses, and Bridging the connection with my Wireless connection, but to no avail.
I currently have a HDD connected to my Netgear Router which acts as a media server using Mini DNLA. It is picked by the XBox 360 over the wired network and also by other media streaming gadgets (o2 Jogglers) over the wireless network. What I am looking for is a gadget that would enable me to stream to a TV's HDMI input. It needs to be able to detect the mini DNLA server either wirelessly or via LAN and then connect to the TV's HDMI input. Does such a standalone gadget exist?
When I plug my laptop up to our modem, all i get is local access. IPconfig gives me to default gateway or dns suffix. Naturally there is no wireless. My roomates laptop runs fine wired or not and we have the same set up.Not sure what to do.
Is the E4200 DLNA certified? The spec indicates a "UPnP AV media server" but mentions nothing about DLNA. Cisco is a member of DLNA, so what gives? Will DLNA devices like blu-ray players work with the E4200 and be able to stream media from a USB drive attached to the router?
I have a issue with using a Media Server in my WRT160NL. I have tried several firmwares, but issue exists in all firmwares.I tried to play files on my Samsung LCD TV with embedded media player (this player can play files from USB storage or from DLNA servers). I have several video files in mkv and avi format. My TV has wireless connection to router (270Mbit). And I have the following situation:1. I write these files on USB drive, plug to TV, play in embedded player - all OK.2. I have a samsung DLNA server on PC and try to play the same files from PC via network - all OK. (My network - PC to WRT160NL via cable, TV and some other devices via WiFi, but in this time only TV via WiFi.)3. I plug the same USB drive with same files to WRT160NL, go to settings and enable Media Server, choose two folders for scan (one for MKV, one for AVI), scan it. I run player on TV, choose WRT160NL. TV can see all video files, but:- when I try to play mkv file - I have error after several seconds "the unsupported file format"- when I try to play avi file - it plays, but after 20-40 seconds I have error "WRT160NL is disconnected".What is wrong with DLNA server in WRT160NL? Because from other server via router all OK. USB drive in NTFS format, maybe I need to use a ext3 or other file system for DLNA?
have a dell inspiron 1545 with windows vista. Sometimes at coffee shops I cannot connect to the internet. It says that I have local access only. This also has happened when I use my hardwire internet connection. Then at times it does work on the same network. It is not a network problem as I can connect with my iphone or other devices.
I have a friend whose Dell Latitude D800 and has been able to connect to the internet wirelessly using a Net Gear wireless adaptor.Comcast cable came several days ago to set them up to connect to the internet using their cable modem. The modem is working fine and packets are sent out but there is no internet connection and no packets received.
I have wifi laptop that I want to use for video to tv but obviously only using about half of download speed of hardwired desktop pc. Can I use ethernet cable hardwired on laptop while it is wifi or will this interfere with connection?
i really don't get it what caused this. There was a problem from the provider.. then this .. I resetted the router, could get to the Interface.. and now i can't And besides that, the internet connection get's picky to what lets work For example i could use gmail .. but not this page.. or instant messaging worked, but not browsing (and the speed was awful) at the moment the connection seems stable though (the changes from above were made)
I was told that i need to disconnect from my wireless and hard-wire the connection directly from my modem. My wireless connection is downstairs in the basement. Do i need to call a professional to do this or is this something i can do from home?
We run a Cisco WRT160N router. It works fine wireless. We are having issues connecting through our desktop which is hardwired. If i click ok about 3 or 4 times after it tells me it cannot find the site it works.
What so you think as an access point hardwired to a WNDR3700v2?Buffalo WCR-GN AirStation N-Technology Wireless-N150 Router & Access Point - 150Mbps, RJ-45, 2412 - 2462 MHz, 4x LAN Ports, WAN, Wireless-N, WE
I've been running a small home network with no problems for the last year. I'm unsuccessfully attempting to add a wired connection in my basement, but the laptops do not recognize the connection. I've tried laptops running Vista and WinXP -- neither works.
The attached graphic depicts the current state of the network and also identifies the problem connections. At first I thought my new CAT-5 cables were the problem, but I've ruled that out by swapping the cable from my desktop (hardwired to the wireless router) to the laptop.
I've also pasted the IPCONFIG text from the desktop pictured in the attachment. Is there any obvious reason that setup this isn't working??
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:UsersMark>ipconfig/all
I want to setup my home network to run a DLNA server for videos, music, etc. I know that there are many new routers and NAS devices out there that now have the capability to run a DLNA server built-in. My question is, which would provide a better DLNA server: one that is built into the router or one that is built into the NAS device?
I can follow directions and am fairly tech-savvy, just don't have the time to troubleshoot this stuff and run my business. Here's the rundown:Router:Cisco Linksys E1000 V2
-working fine until I unplugged to move it and plugged it in -verified with tech support the problem is not physical -right now, am hardwired to the router, which is hardwired to the cable modem, and connectivity is fine through hardwiring -no luck through wireless - this is the error message I get:
This webpage is not available:The server at www.google.com can't be found, because the DNS lookup failed. DNS is the network service that translates a website's name to its Internet address. This error is most often caused by having no connection to the Internet or a misconfigured network. It can also be caused by an unresponsive DNS server or a firewall preventing Google Chrome from accessing the network.
I have a laptop using a wireless Ralink USB card to connect to the internet. Is it possible to use the unoccupied Ethernet cable slot to hardwire into a router and use the router to send out the wireless signal picked up by the USB card to other devices?I know I shared my connection like this to my xbox 360 but wasn't sure if it could be used with a router.
I have a Linksys WR-110 wireless router that has been acting up lately. I have 10mbps cable internet and have my desktop computer hardwired to the router. I notice that after a few days the download speed gets down to the 2mbps range. Verified by { URL}. If you do a hard boot (unplug for 30 seconds) it will go back to 10mbps speed again. But it seems after a few days it slows own again.
I always run speed test to verify, and it always runs back up at advertised speeds once i hard boot.
The new firmware is killing the video streaming performance I have to revert to the old firmware Ver.1.1.28.146072 to be able to stream videos from the media server. I have been waiting a long time for a decent Firmware that will fix the multiple issues with this router but this is ridiculous every new firmware update brings more issues to the table I am feed up with the Cisco developers I have a WRT610N router that is performing better than this lemon router that Cisco just introduced in 2012.
I have an NTFS formatted USB disk drive (Western Digital My Passport Essential Black 320 GB WDBAAA3200ABK) attached to the WRT160NL wireless router (Firmware Version 1.0.02), and I have video, picture and music files on the USB disk drive in three folders: Videos, Music, Pictures. Auto-scan is disabled, I scan the media files manually by clicking on the 'Scan All' button.
PROBLEM 1 The worst problem is that the router is very sensitive to files that can't be recognized by the router as media files. For example if there are subtitle files (*.str) between the media files, then strange and nondeterministic things happen: some valid media files are skipped and not included in the media database; some files included but the file names are mixed. The most irritating in the bug is that there is no log file, where you could find the problem, and so you never know which file cause the problem, and you have to browse through all the files hunting for the cause.
PROBLEM 2 When the router is in the process of scanning the media files, then the internet (WAN) connection often can't be used, although the router can be accessed and the status says it is connected to the internet.
I'm very disappointed with this EA4500 DLNA feature this is one of the main reasons why i got this router.My Sammy TV can detect the USB that is attached and is able to view the files in the drive but when you play any video file larger than 1gb it does not work even shuts down my TV.Only on smaller files does it work flawlessly I know its not the TV because I have played those files on my previous Router (Netgear WNDR3800) and they even work when i connect the hard drive directly to the TV has any one else had this issue happen to them?
I am trying to stream movies and music to my Panasonic TV. I have a USB hard drive connected to the EA4500.
The TV sees the media on the device and music plays fine. However, every movie I've tried shows up with an exclamation point and when I try to play it I get a message to the effect that "unable to open media". Is the EA4500 media server only compatible with certain movies?
