Hi folks,

I’m having issues with a problematic ‘Touch’. I don’t think it’s the
device, but some sort of connectivity issue. I’ll try and explain:
I’m running a setup of 9 devices:  4 Touches (including the ‘problem’
one); 2xBooms; 2xSB3; 1 x 'softplay' or whatever. Details here -

Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1382588309 @ Sat Oct 26 00:04:02
EDT 2013
Hostname: vortexbox.localdomain
IP: 192.168.0.10
HTTP Port: 9000
OS: Red Hat - EN - utf8
Platform: i686-linux
Perl Version: 5.14.3 - i386-linux-thread-multi
Database Version: DBD::SQLite 1.34_01 (sqlite 3.7.7.1)
Total Players Recognized: 8

Due to wi-fi issues I’ve tried to set up proper static IP addresses (as
opposed to DCHP ‘reserved’ ones). That seems to have worked OK. Due to
the same wi-fi issues, I’m also connecting two players (including the
‘problem’ Touch) via powerline Ethernet.

The problem Touch connects to the router OK, but when I point it at
Vortexbox it says it can’t find it...? Are there settings somewhere in
the Touch menu that I’m missing , that would re-establish that 
connection? I get the blue circle, saying “connecting to Vortexbox” but
it just doesn’t find it. However it has in the past, and the player
itself is OK, because I did connect to ‘mysqueezebox.com’ by wifi
yesterday and it plays OK.

The reason I’m using Powerline Ethernet is because the wi-fi down there
(46% signal strength) isn’t good enough to synch with other players if
I’m playing my own FLAC files. 

I have no idea what options to pursue now, hence the question.

My own next steps might be to install a wi-fi ‘access point’ downstairs
(in case the powerline extender is somehow faulty) – but this means
re-wiring my network to include a ‘switch’ in the cellar; cutting holes
in a ceiling; having to install a ‘spur’ on my electricity circuit to
power the wifi AP; and running a length of ‘Cat5’ cable. So – not the
easiest option. Even then, because the Touch connects to the Network OK,
but just can’t connect to the Vortexbox, I wonder if this would sort it
or if I’m missing something obvious??

Grateful for any thoughts or suggestions.
Ta
Donald



SB "user" since 2000...
3 x Touch; 2 x Boom ; 3 x Classic; 1 x Controller
Spares - 1xClassic; 2xSB1
Controlled by iPad using 'Squeezepad'
Vortexbox appliance running LMS version 7.8
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