More testing done last night, I installed my old router (the RT-AC66U), latest merlin firmware (.39), turned on DLNA server, connected the TV to the RT-AC66U and I was able to see a movie with no disconnect.
Closed the tv, changed the RT-AC66U with the RT-AC68U, same firmware, same settings...
RMerlin I just tested the problem it's 100% because of the WiFi.
Tested:
-TV on WiFi network <- after 20 minutes disconnect
-TV on Cable <- no disconnect
So to be sure about this I watched a movie on WiFi and after about 20-30 minutes I got disconnected and the DLNA server was invisible...
RMerlin the 2 problems were not present when I was using the RT-AC66U, I had it for 1 week and I watched 3 movies on my Smart TV with no disconnect...now with the RT-AC68U after 20-30 minutes I get disconnected.
I don't know why I get disconnected, might be the WiFi dropping or DLNA bug...
Tested with merlin version of asuswrt same problem (3.0.0.4.374.38_2 (Merlin build)) ...after 20-30 minutes the tv disconnects.
I thought it might be the HDD but on the RT-AC66U with the same HDD the problem wasn't present so it's from the router 99%.
After the TV gets disconnected the...
I was checking for the latest version by pushing the "check" button on the asus firmware tab and that was saing I had the latest version.
Now checking the asus website I see that there is a newer version from 2014.01.14 (3.0.0.4.374.583).
Just updated the firmware...will be back with updates...
Hello,
I just bought a RT-AC68U and my TV (Samsung UE40ES6710S) has a hard time finding the DLNA server on the wireless network and gets disconnected after 20-30 minutes.
Sometimes I have to reboot the router or disconnect the USB device (2 TB Segate GoFlex Home or A-Data Stick 32GB...