I don't know if this is fully resolved yet or not, but if not, looking
at the netstumbler output I would suggest putting the router on channel
1. Also, what model linksys router is it? If it is an older WRT54G or
any vintage WRT54GL you can replace the firmware with a great third
party firmware
andynormancx;319317 Wrote:
You guys appear to be mixing up the two different tests, wifi signal
strength one and the network test one (easy to do because the graphs
look the same).
cronshd posted the details of his wifi signal strength test showing him
managing 40-50% on it. Phil then
The best advice I can give you is:
0) make a note of ALL of your 6.5.x setup preferences - some of these
MAY need to re-entered by you later under certain circumstancesin 7.x
1) (if windows) reboot the PC then stop SS if it auto-starts before
installing new version of SC.
2) use the latest
Wired or wi-fi connection to the player? I'd guess wi-fi and some
interference on the channel, either another wi-fi router, X10 unit or
wireless phone has been installed nearby.
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when you say distorted, do you mean that the music stutters like it is
being interrupted?
Are you wireless? - run a network health test and report back
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU -
Yes - it breaks up - stutters and comes to a halt.
And now it is starting to happen on MP3s - the behaviour is a little
different.it goes distorted/stuttering then starts rebuffering.
So it is not just for FLACs now.
Yes it is wireless - and has been working perfectly for 6 months or
so.
Like Phil said, run the network health test that comes with SC and
report back. There are a lot of possibilities for the new interference,
such as neighbors with new wireless networks (or just new routers),
2.4GHz phones, etc. You could install NetStumbler to find out what
wireless channel(s)
Hi
I ran NetStumbler (see attached screen dump) - and it shows 2 Linksys
(my SSID) entries. I changed (via the Linksys 192.168.1.1) the channel
to channel 12.
I'm not sure why there are 2 entries as there is only one
modem/router.
I also switched off the cordless phone in the house.
None of
I'm not sure why there are 2 entries as there is only one
modem/router
The MAC addresses are different, that's another linksys with a default
SSID
I'd try moving to channels 3 or 9 and see what the reception is like.
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amcluesent;319166 Wrote:
I'm not sure why there are 2 entries as there is only one modem/router
The MAC addresses are different, that's another linksys with a default
SSID
I'd try moving to channels 3 or 9 and see what the reception is like.
That, and also change your SSID (and admin
amcluesent;319166 Wrote:
I'm not sure why there are 2 entries as there is only one
modem/router
The MAC addresses are different, that's another linksys with a default
SSID
I'd try moving to channels 3 or 9 and see what the reception is like.
Sodo you mean there is another linksys
This is the latest NetStumbler.
attached...
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I ran SlimServer and went to the Debugging section - and switched some
of the flags on (not sure exactly what each flag is - as it is not
explained).
Anyway, the resulting log is attached. You can see if you go to 'Beck'
- maybe where the problems start.
It does not mean so mcuh to me - but I
The 2nd router could be a neighbours not a rogue. Test this possibility
by turning off your linksys router and then run NetStumbler - if there
is only one linksys router left then there is a neighbouring router
causing the problem.
In terms of network testing. From SB3 run the Network Test
Your symptoms are consistent with a neighbour having installed a new WAP
recently. Follow BPA's advice and report back.
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann
JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X
Hi - ok - yes I think it must be a neighbours device (from a long
distance). I switched mine off and could see on NetStumbler there was
still a Linksys - and if I did Fn+F5 - to scan for wireless networks it
came up. Interestingly, it came up at about 5% strength - and yet now
when I switch my
cronshd;319202 Wrote:
Hi - ok - yes I think it must be a neighbours device (from a long
distance). I switched mine off and could see on NetStumbler there was
still a Linksys - and if I did Fn+F5 - to scan for wireless networks it
came up. Interestingly, it came up at about 5% strength - and
Ok - quick update.
I changed my SSID - and set up Squeezebox with the new id etc - and
reset the network on the PC.
So far..it seems to be working!!
:-)
I've listened to 2 tracks straight through and no stuttering. I hope it
continues!
Thank you very much. I
Ouch - just as I posted - I got a short stutter - although transient it
continued - but it unnerved me a bit.
Is there some way I can do proper test? Apart from listening to stuff
non-stop.
I want to check the 'fidelity' of the sound.
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cronshd;319211 Wrote:
Ouch - just as I posted - I got a short stutter - although transient it
continued - but it unnerved me a bit.
Is there some way I can do proper test? Apart from listening to stuff
non-stop.
I want to check the 'fidelity' of the sound.
It's not the fidelity that is
Hi Phil
No - I have never run the test before. Is it possible you can give me
step by step instructions?
The set up has been perfect for the lat 6 monthsno problems
whatsoever...
Thanks
Oh - and the Server is connected by a cable into the back of the
Wireless Router.
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cronshd;319216 Wrote:
Hi Phil
No - I have never run the test before. Is it possible you can give me
step by step instructions?
The set up has been perfect for the lat 6 monthsno problems
whatsoever...
Thanks
Oh - and the Server is connected by a cable into the back of the
Just before we get into that, I think that the 'ouch' just got a stutter
was because Laptop2 was still associated with 'Linksys'. I went to check
out L2 - and music was still playing - then when I started messing with
the network settings (to get it on to the new SSID) I could hear the
music
Yes - it was called Network test under 6.5.x (sorry I'm on 7.2
nowadays)
Anyway, from your screenshot it is installed - I just can't remember
how you run it on that version... Do you have a help icon on the home
page? It's either there where you run it or it's run from the Player
itself using the
Ok - I found it...
it is a click on Server and Network health.
I ran the highest rate at 5000kbps.
The result is attached.
I have had more stutters since (even though L2 is shut down).
See attached.
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And now much lower - more like 59-60it seemed as if it was
stuttering but obviously I couldnt hear anything...
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Ok - I can see that I can collect performance stats for the Player and
Server. Should I send these to you after running the test for sometime?
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cronshd;319232 Wrote:
Ok - I can see that I can collect performance stats for the Player and
Server. Should I send these to you after running the test for sometime?
No... you need to run the test at 1500 (not 5000) and see what happens.
If it is not 100% then you have a wif-fi issue.
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And click on enable performance monitoring and see what that says...
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann
JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC
V3/X-PSU/X-10
Hi ok
At 1500, this is the Signal Strenght result so far.
I have a slight confession.I noticed that I had put a large solid
box (of vinyl) in front of the wireless router - and I guess this may
also have had an impact. At least, the average seems to be increasing -
as we speak it is now
OK that is your problem right there - you have way too little signal
strength and you NEED to get 100% at 1500 not 40-50%
Could something be interfering with your wi-fi? Neighbours maybe?
Try moving the router a bit...
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a
Ok - I moved the router a bit higher (that's all I can do right now).
It is starting to hit 60%.
What I don;t understand is that my laptop which is about 1m away from
the Squeezebox gets a 100% signal.
Why would that be?
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cronshd;319248 Wrote:
Ok - I moved the router a bit higher (that's all I can do right now).
It is starting to hit 60%.
What I don;t understand is that my laptop which is about 1m away from
the Squeezebox gets a 100% signal.
Why would that be?
The 2 network strength tests are
Ok - I understand on the laptop getting 100% ok.
Do I need some signal boosting equipment?
Yes - I enabled Performance Monitoring - that gave the stats I sent.
The buffer though did not produce any numbers - it was always
zero.
...is that another issue?
At the moment - listening to a FLAC
...and currently, the average is nearly 60%..
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cronshd;319256 Wrote:
Ok - I understand on the laptop getting 100% ok.
Do I need some signal boosting equipment?
Yes - I enabled Performance Monitoring - that gave the stats I sent.
The buffer though did not produce any numbers - it was always
zero.
...is that another issue?
Hi Phil.
Ok - I changed channel - it is now consistently in the 70's.
Thanks very much for your help on this.
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Phil Leigh;319246 Wrote:
OK that is your problem right there - you have way too little signal
strength and you NEED to get 100% at 1500 not 40-50%
You guys appear to be mixing up the two different tests, wifi signal
strength one and the network test one (easy to do because the graphs
andynormancx;319317 Wrote:
You guys appear to be mixing up the two different tests, wifi signal
strength one and the network test one (easy to do because the graphs
look the same).
cronshd posted the details of his wifi signal strength test showing him
managing 40-50% on it. Phil then
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