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ReneK
Aspirant
Nov 17, 2019
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Re-assigning mac address keeps disrupting wired speaker

Goodmorning,   At irregular times my KEF LS50 Wirelsess speakers lose connection. They are wired to the RBR50-sattelite. Now I noticed that the loss of connection coincides with the log beneath: 1...
  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Nov 17, 2019
    ReneK wrote:

    At irregular times my KEF LS50 Wirelsess speakers lose connection. They are wired to the RBR50-sattelite.

     

    Can you please clarify this:  The spec I found on the product web site indicate 2.4G/5G WiFi.  They do not show an ethernet jack.

ReneK's avatar
ReneK
Aspirant
Nov 17, 2019
Yes indeed, it has a network-port and I connected my speakers to it. Works fine, if not interrupted...
CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 17, 2019
You are absolutely correct. I found a picture of the back side of the main speaker that clearly shows the RJ45 network jack.

Does the speaker drop out when connected with WiFi?
  • ReneK's avatar
    ReneK
    Aspirant
    Nov 17, 2019

    I dont know. Found a lot of related problems with DHCP re-assignments but no solutions. I think I will contact the helpdesk directly to sort this out. Dont want to start old discussions again on this forum. But if I get the solution, I will share it immediately. Thanks for thinking with me!

     

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 17, 2019

      Have you set up a IP address reservation for the RBS and your speaker device ON the RBR? No static IPs on the speaker device. Should use auto IP address assignment here. 

       

      What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router

       

      What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
      Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

       

      Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

      Try disabling the following and see:
      Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).

      ReneK wrote:

      I dont know. Found a lot of related problems with DHCP re-assignments but no solutions. I think I will contact the helpdesk directly to sort this out. Dont want to start old discussions again on this forum. But if I get the solution, I will share it immediately. Thanks for thinking with me!

       

       

      • ReneK's avatar
        ReneK
        Aspirant
        Nov 18, 2019
        I assigned a fixed IP to my satellite and speaker. Will try it without fix for the speaker. The distance between R and S is around 30 feet with soft concrete walls between. Watching Netflix on 4K (also wireless) is stable. Using the lowest interference channel 6 and 48. A few (4 max) neighbours are visible but not interfering. I also will try to switch with your other suggestions. I will be back later. Thank for all the advice!