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Can't stream IPTV on Firestick
I have 3 RBK50's (router and extenders) that appear to be blocking my ability to stream IPTV on at least one of my TV's. I've read similar posts and responses but the solutions do not seem to resolve my issue. First, I tried to block (pause) those devices on the app, hoping that they would allow all activity that was being blocked. Unfortunately, that didnt work. One tv that that has a wired connection was working fine until today. The other tv that was on WiFi would not stream. The first tv started streaming again when I deleted the Orbi app, but no luck with the 2nd tv. Any suggestions? What additional information do you need from me?
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tthorn10 wrote:
I have 3 RBK50's (router and extenders) that appear to be blocking my ability to stream IPTV on at least one of my TV's.
How did you determine that? Any error messages? Prompts?
More often than not these streaming issues boil down to the client on the receiving end. Many so-called smart TVs are really very dumb.
What additional information do you need from me?The usual boilerplate questions./
What firmware version do you have on the device?
A number is more useful than "the latest". (It may not be by the time people read this.) There can also be newer versions, or "hot fixes", that do not show up if you check for new firmware in the browser interface.
It might also help if you told people what the modem is in front of this router, if there is one. The make and model number could be useful. Is it, by any chance, also a router, with a set of LAN ports on the back?
The reason for asking is that a lot of people turn up here trying to put a router behind a modem that is also a router. That can complicate troubleshooting.Thanks for your reply. I'm not ready to blame it on the tv, as of yet. I have 2 new Samsung Smart TV's one of which is working fine for this application. I am actually seeing notes in my Orbi app that is telling me that it is blocking this link (IPTV) as it views it as a threat.
Are you asking about the firmware on the Firestick, Orbi (V2.7.4.24)? Please clarify.
tthorn10 wrote:
Are you asking about the firmware on the Firestick, Orbi (V2.7.4.24)? Please clarify.
No, The router.
Then there is the modem.
Sorry, I didnt answer your previous question. My modem is NOT a router as well.
