pavowren wrote: > naturally i want to keep things simple; i.e., neither 4g router nor pi > as a router. > consider this: > i boot the pi without wifi, only eth0 (without gateway), and using > desktop browser over lan, all works as expected. > so browser is really a functional equivalent to squeezelite running on > pi. > why is squeezelite having trouble to connecting to a localhost server? > > i tried this. kill squeezelite. verify LMS is listening on 127.0.0.1. > started squeezelite with specific arg -s 127.0.0.1. > still it can't connect! > > i believe i mentioned this before. > i can add a "dummy" router to the lan, assign it as the gateway. then > squeezelite works! > BUT when the hotspot comes around, it won't work; i.e., no internet > access. > it seems to be an either/or situation. > and clearly a networking issue within raspian. > > i've posed a similar question on the raspian forum and hopefully > some network gurus can help...
It doesnt work because there is no router or switch. Routers/switches do not only route TCP traffic but also UDP. LMS requires UDP in order to work. Try adding a switch. Does that work on the LAN side? Leave the WiFi / hotspot aspect at this stage. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng ------------------------------------------------------------------------ d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109789
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