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Roku Media Player cannot play video files on USB in C6300 Router
I am having trouble using Roku Media Player to play video files on a USB stick in my Netgear cable modem/router. The files are mp4 and avi format. I can play them from a USB stick inserted into the R...
Thanks for the reply.
The problem still exists for me too although there have been some version updates to the components involved.
At least now it fails quicker with the “File Not Playable” message.
I have noticed that sometimes I can play a video successfully, try another one which fails and then I can’t play the first one again. Go figure.
I have pretty much given up on this issue since neither Netgear nor Roku appear interested in solving the problem.
My current configuration:
Roku Ultra, software version, 8.0.1 build 4018-29
Roku Media Player, version 4.1 build 1559
Netegear, cable modem/router, AC1750 (C6300), firmware version 2.01.22
Its a shame too since I have $300.00 in a router that I can't even stream to my television; and am now forced to buy a personal cloud, or get my linux machine back up and running and use it as a media server -
I bought the Nighthawk X6 because it is marketed as the "router that does everything" - except basic DLNA streaming to the most popular video devices -
I have seen in other threads that firmware downgrades, and engineers from netgear have modified the firmware and resolved the problem - this seems like something that should have more attention; I guess next time I need a router I will go with an ASUS or Linksys