RT-N56u DLNA/UPNP Issue

[fraggle]

Hallo Guys!

The issue I have:
Some DLNA devices/speakers (HTC Desire Android 2.3, ) take a long time (15-30min) to be recognized by any UPNP Server/Client (XBMC, BubbleUPNP on Android 4.4). The HTC Desire can't detect any DLNA device. The firmware is the original 3.0.0.4.374.979

Story behind:
I had a N56u Router in use for one and a half year. The firmware 3.0.0.4.374.130 was installed last. During this time I had no issues in using UPNP/DLNA at all (everything with every device worked fine). Then I updated to Version 3.0.0.4.374.239 and the mentioned issues occurred (dlna devices cannot be found...). After trying a lot of different settings my router died, unfortunately.

Bought a AC56U (is sent back, already):
Worked like a charm in respect to UPNP streaming! Unfortunately the 2.4 GHz was too buggy, so this router went back.

Now:
Again, I bought a RT-N56u Router. The most terrific thing happened --> It has the same issues as my old router (first original 3.0.0.4.374.239 FW, now 3.0.0.4.374.979) and the same issues occurred.

Does anybody face similar issues or knows a solution to this problem?

Best regards,
Martin

 

[Guz]

Check the workgroup name, and make sure all the machines have the same name. I think it's default is "workgroup".

Usually if a device can't set the name, it should just scan the entire network.

 

[fraggle]

Hi Guz!

Thanks for your reply. But I don't think it has something to do with the workgroup name since I have no windows machine and therefore no "Workgroup" name. My devices are: Macbook, HTC Desire, Nexus 5, a Pioneer XW-SMA1 DLNA/Airplay speaker, a MC200air Boston DLNA/Ariplay speaker, ....

It's weird because the same constallation of devices worked with the old n56u and the new ac56u.

Best regards!

 

[fraggle]

Ok, it works now, in some way!

What didn't work:
*) I tried a bunch of different settings which, in my opinion, could or could not influence the UPNP traffic packets. No positive effect!

*)I got back to the first firmware with the new UI 3.0.0.4.374.130 again.
No positive effect!

What did work:
*) Downgraded to 1.0.1.8t. Worked!
--> Upgraded again up 3.0.0.4.374.130 (which worked before). Didn't work!

*) Loaded padawan custom firmware version 3.4.3.7-072. It worked!

In the end it is great that I can use my DLNA speakers again but on the other hand I don't know the reason for this dlna issue with the official new asus firmware. I really want to use the asus firmware!

Best regards,
Martin