Hi, I'm having an issue but not sure what could be causing it!
I have an Asus router with a USB HDD plugged in to the USB3.0 port shared via SMB (I believe it's SMB 1 as I think that's all the router can do). I want to access the SMB via Kodi.
I originally had the official ethernet adapter which could stream for the HDD ok with the occasional buffering (this is limited to 100Mb) so I thought I'd swap it out for a gigabit adapter.
I've tried two different gigabit ethernet adapters and found that when trying to access the SMB in both Kodi and VLC, the performance is awful, to the point where it barely works! It takes ~20 seconds to start and then buffers every 5 seconds.
Using the same adapter, HDD and Kodi/VLC, the same videos play fine in done through uPnP, so have narrowed it down to gigabit ethernet having issues with SMB1 for some reason!
Can someone please explain why this is the case! I can't imagine that a protocol would slow down a specific speed of network. Is anyone else using a FireStick streaming from a HDD plugged into a router?
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My fire tv running Kodi or SPMC has the strange behavior that playing movies from a SMB share (Apple time capsule) with wired connection is buffering, but not on WiFi.
I've already replaced the ethernet cable and used another port an the time capsule, but the problem is still the same.
Is it possible that the network stack on fire tv is bad on wired connections only?
Thanks!
Hi Guys,
Basically, you don't even need root for this.
You need to get a DIR-615 router. (I got mine for £10 delivered). I've gone for the D4 revision but I believe most work. Unless of course your router supports DDWRT.
I'd suggest getting this as an additional router. I've got a BT Homehub 5, and the lan cable from that connects into the DIR-615 internet port. So effectively two networks, one for DNS the other for anything else.
Next, install DD-WRT. Change the default IP to 192.168.5.(whatever). Just make sure where 5 is, it's not 1 as it will conflict and not give you internet access.
Next, get a smart dns provider. (DDWRT also supports VPN) - smartdns is an easier way. Put the IP addresses in the DNS fields.
All set up, running NBC Live sports from home on the TV.
Not to mention, with the video add ons - none will be blocked from UK. etc.
Hi,
This is EXACTLY what I've been looking to do, just didn't think anyone else would be doing the same thing!
So if I understand you correctly your set up is this:
Your Master Socket is connected to your BT HomeHub 5.
You then connect your BT HomeHub 5 to the DIR-615 via Ethernet?
You install DD-WRT, set up the VPN settings etc, and then connect your Fire TV to the DIR 615 rather than the HomeHub?
I currently have a Openreach Modem which connects to the master socket. I then have a ASUS RT-N66U connected to the Openreach modem via Ethernet. Am I right in assuming if I buy and connect a DIR - 615 to the Asus via an ethernet port and then do the above I can achieve the same thing? I
I'm looking to buy a fire TV so I can watch NBC Sports Live Extra on my TV. I only want a VPN connection on my FireTV only when I'm watching NBC not my other devices etc hence why I second router would actually work perfectly for me.
If all you want to do is bypass geographic restrictions so you can watch NBC sports then all you need is a smart dns provider, a popular one is Unotelly but there are loads out there...
I have set up using the below instructions (which are wireless) so when wanting to watch the Premiership on NBC I just unplug my Ethernet cable and connect to my router wirelessly which then has all the correct settings
http://help.unotelly.com/support/solutions/articles/193478-setting-up-unodns-on-your-amazon-fire-tv-
adatdeys said:
Hi,
This is EXACTLY what I've been looking to do, just didn't think anyone else would be doing the same thing!
So if I understand you correctly your set up is this:
Your Master Socket is connected to your BT HomeHub 5.
You then connect your BT HomeHub 5 to the DIR-615 via Ethernet?
You install DD-WRT, set up the VPN settings etc, and then connect your Fire TV to the DIR 615 rather than the HomeHub?
I currently have a Openreach Modem which connects to the master socket. I then have a ASUS RT-N66U connected to the Openreach modem via Ethernet. Am I right in assuming if I buy and connect a DIR - 615 to the Asus via an ethernet port and then do the above I can achieve the same thing? I
I'm looking to buy a fire TV so I can watch NBC Sports Live Extra on my TV. I only want a VPN connection on my FireTV only when I'm watching NBC not my other devices etc hence why I second router would actually work perfectly for me.
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Exactly . Very easy to set up! SmartDNS is set up for me, not a VPN. NBC works brilliantly.
Although, NBC has been hacked on XBMC - login not even needed (SmartDNS is still needed). But for the App, it will work great too.
My next port of call is getting a wireless harddrive, or something that takes USB/SD Cards, and wireless devices can pick this up - Essentially so I can download episodes etc from XBMC/PC to it and watch on Fire TV.
Can't be done with BT home hub 5 though can it? DNS is blocked I believe.
Is the Fire TV Stick easier to set up in a hotel than a Chromecast (with the AP Isolation issues)?
Am I right is saying that the Fire TV Stick is not dependent on the Wifi signal for the speed at which it 'flings' a media file, the Wifi is used to make a direct wireless connection between the fling sender and the fling receiver?
You can login through Chrome browser in Fire Tv.
SandLake said:
Is the Fire TV Stick easier to set up in a hotel than a Chromecast (with the AP Isolation issues)?
Am I right is saying that the Fire TV Stick is not dependent on the Wifi signal for the speed at which it 'flings' a media file, the Wifi is used to make a direct wireless connection between the fling sender and the fling receiver?
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Hmm the network connection is in the path of the data from the sender to the stick. You will always have a dependency on network throughput unless you are playing from local media storage - which the stick doesnt support.
If you are interested in playing from a local storage device, one thing you can do is invest $20 in one of the HooToo Tripmate travel routers. They have usb ports that you can plug in a local drive and share via wifi to your stick.
Sorry, I'm not very proficient with this, I had heard of WiFi Direct (http://www.howtogeek.com/178691/htg-explains-what-is-wi-fi-direct-and-how-does-it-work/) and thought that maybe this is how the Fire TV Stick worked - the sender and receiver needs to be on the same network to 'find' each other but then communicate directly.
I have tried using plex on my android phone to stream from my home plex server (admittedly over mobile internet) and the experience was underwhelming. I had thought that maybe (just maybe) I could load up my tablet with media and using a Fire TV Stick fling the media at a TV using this direct connection and avoid any slowdowns on hotel wifi. If this isn't going to work I have just bought a Raspberry Pi2 which I can connect using an actual cable (how 20th century!!!!)
SandLake said:
Sorry, I'm not very proficient with this, I had heard of WiFi Direct (http://www.howtogeek.com/178691/htg-explains-what-is-wi-fi-direct-and-how-does-it-work/) and thought that maybe this is how the Fire TV Stick worked - the sender and receiver needs to be on the same network to 'find' each other but then communicate directly.
I have tried using plex on my android phone to stream from my home plex server (admittedly over mobile internet) and the experience was underwhelming. I had thought that maybe (just maybe) I could load up my tablet with media and using a Fire TV Stick fling the media at a TV using this direct connection and avoid any slowdowns on hotel wifi. If this isn't going to work I have just bought a Raspberry Pi2 which I can connect using an actual cable (how 20th century!!!!)
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You can achieve local playback to a FTV easily with one of the HooToo Tripmates. They give you a local wifi hotspot. Devices plugged into the hotspot can be shared (like usb drives etc). Media on your wifi connected devices can be accessed as well. Your tablet and FTV would connect to the Tripmate wifi and not to the hotel. The Tripmate can connect to the hotel and allow your devices to connect to the internet for netflix etc.. You have many options using this method.
Hi there
I got 3 external hard drives plugged into a Amazon Basic USB 4 Hub, this is then connected to the single USB socket on my home router.
Using Kodi I can access my folders and added all my movies to KODI, streams brilliantly
Question is if I take my AFTV outside of my home network, how do I get KODI to connect to my movies?
I used to use plex and my router is already setup.
Won´t work that easy way. The SAMBA/CIFS or UPnP (DLNA) protocols which are used in most cases by routers for local streaming are designed for a local network not for use via Internet or between networks behind different router NATs.
darkdjay said:
Hi there
I got 3 external hard drives plugged into a Amazon Basic USB 4 Hub, this is then connected to the single USB socket on my home router.
Using Kodi I can access my folders and added all my movies to KODI, streams brilliantly
Question is if I take my AFTV outside of my home network, how do I get KODI to connect to my movies?
I used to use plex and my router is already setup.
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Install PleXBMC client on the FTV, works for me but I have a NAS running Plex Server.
Look in the settings of your router and see what options it has for sharing what's plugged into it. Mine has an option to allow access from the net for my files, its a netgear. U should just be able to point kodi to whatever URL it makes.
Hey All,
I have finally managed to run a cable from my gigabit router (ASUS RT-N66U) (downstairs) up to my FireTV box. It has been working without issue (unrooted) for a couple of years via WIFI (both 2.4 and 5ghz). When I plug in my ethernet cable, the settings tab on the firetv always shows Cable Unplugged. I have tried removing and replugging both ends. Relocating the firetv right next to the Router using a known good cable. I have connected the cables and rebooted the firetv. Still no ethernet via hard cable.
Any suggestions to get this to work??
Thank you!
Rick "BlackIce"
blackice000 said:
Hey All,
I have finally managed to run a cable from my gigabit router (ASUS RT-N66U) (downstairs) up to my FireTV box. It has been working without issue (unrooted) for a couple of years via WIFI (both 2.4 and 5ghz). When I plug in my ethernet cable, the settings tab on the firetv always shows Cable Unplugged. I have tried removing and replugging both ends. Relocating the firetv right next to the Router using a known good cable. I have connected the cables and rebooted the firetv. Still no ethernet via hard cable.
Any suggestions to get this to work??
Thank you!
Rick "BlackIce"
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did you disable the wireless network? It may be trying to connect to both, which is a no no. Did you try to access the internet? Sometimes it connects without feedback, it takes a while to connect.
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blackice000 said:
Hey All,
I have finally managed to run a cable from my gigabit router (ASUS RT-N66U) (downstairs) up to my FireTV box. It has been working without issue (unrooted) for a couple of years via WIFI (both 2.4 and 5ghz). When I plug in my ethernet cable, the settings tab on the firetv always shows Cable Unplugged. I have tried removing and replugging both ends. Relocating the firetv right next to the Router using a known good cable. I have connected the cables and rebooted the firetv. Still no ethernet via hard cable.
Any suggestions to get this to work??
Thank you!
Rick "BlackIce"
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Did you disconnect the Wi-Fi? It can't connect to both
Yes, I tried forgetting all network connections. The problem isn't internet connectivity it doesn't see that the ethernet cable is plugged in. Though the router see data and link activity from the firetv.
Any ideas?
Rick
Any resolution to your issue? I am NOW having same issue... wired connection was working just fine for more then a year and one day just stopped. Cable is good, I plugged in my laptop there and all is working as expected but as soon as I plug it into AFTV, it says cable unplugged.
I'm afraid I never did get it working... Sad. Very Sad.
Rick
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I have my FireTV 2nd gen working via ethernet since 'day 1'. The ethernet cable is connected to a switch, then to another switch then to the router. Also had the FireTV connection on DHCP with its MAC on a reserved IP.
Check if FireTV is set for DHCP or using a 'manual' IP; also check the router & look at the "attached devices" to see if the FireTV is connected, wired or wifi.