DLNA errors & media streaming

AL_B

I don't have any issues with my Vista and XP computers; I do get the error from time to time, but it seems to disappear.
Make sure your PS3 and your PCs are on the same subnet, which I am pretty much sure it would be.

I have tried these softwares on my PCs and it seems to find them:
1. Playon
2. Twonkymedia
3. Vaio DLNA Media server (comes with the Sony PC)

My issue is the lip sync problem the video being streamed from Internet; any help?!
Azita

stormy

I get the DLNA 2104 errors with my Netgear DG834N when the rotuer is in "upto 270Mbps" mode, but if I force it to "G" only in the wireless settings, not a single 2104 error occurs. (Incidently I cannot game with the DG834N is "upto 270Mbps" mode either).

I have a support ticket open with Netgear about it at the moment, but they seem to just want to blame the PS3, although my other 'G' device, a Squeezebox 3 has issues when the DG834N is in "upto 270Mbps" also, although it doesnt actually affect the functionality for me as I only need about a 1000kbps xfer rate with the Squeezebox.

With the PS, its different of course, in 'G' only I can stream divx, xvid and 720p mkv's (which have been mkv2vob'd) fine, if I set the router in "upto 270Mbps" its a jerk fest.

Also, I get about 20Mbps on file transfers to the PS3 in 'G' only, in "upto 270Mbps" I am lucky to get half that when transfering to the PS3.

So if anyone who is having trouble, try forcing your router into 'G' only for the wireless and test. I know it doesnt help if you have 'N' devices elsewhere (which is my issue with Netgear) but its a start.

Cheers,

AL_B

Hi guys,

Just thought I'd post an update following the recent v2.60 firmware update. No change to the "disconnected from media server" errors. They still occur frequently.

As mentioned previously, my setup was completely wireless. I've now moved the router to the computer room and the PC is now wired to the router. PS3 is still wireless. It's not made a jot of difference today.

Other changes I've tried with no positive outcome are:-

1) forwarded these ports to the PS3

Official PlayStation website: Help & Support

2) In a hidden menu in the Belkin Router changed the "Maximum incomplete tcp/udp sessions number from same host" from 10 to 30. Just came across a couple of articles where people sometimes get UDP FLOOD messages in the security log. I hadn't, but thought I'd increase it anyway.

Cheers

AL

stormy

Just thought I would update my situation too, both Netgear and Sony acknowledge that the DG834N has to be in mode 'G' only for wireless to work properly., and 'N' upsets the apple cart.

So the Netgear went back for a full refund 'not fit for purpose' and I bought an el cheapo 54g router from Ebuyer, streams perfectly with no DLNA errors wirelessly and plays games fine online.

This means of course no wireless 'N' for me. I would be interested to see if any other draft 'N' routers work with the PS3 when they are set to 'N' mode.

Seems you don't always get what you pay for, the DG834N was nearly £100 compared to £14.99 for the Ebuyer value one!

AL_B

Hey Stormy,

How's things with the new router? Still ok?

I'm tempted just to buy one myself at that price.

By the way, what OS is your PC, XP or Vista Sp1?

Cheers

AL

PS: I looked at that cheep router yesterday, and I'm sure it was £14.99, but now its £24.99.

boon88

Lo mate,

Yeh, the router is still fine, its still pretty slow  (compared to any wired solution of course) when transfering files from the PC to the PS3 when copying and when downloading stuff from PSN but so far still not a single DLNA error with streaming 720p (mkv2vob'd TV episodes) using WMP11 on Vista SP1. I used to get ton's of DLNA errors even just browsing folders and file listings when using the Netgear in 'N' mode.

I have had one issue where I get an odd judder/out-of-sync/delay. Its not like a typical bandwidth stutter but I couldnt get to the bottom of it. Not sure if it was video source, the PC, the PS3 or wireless link at fault. It could always be fixed by stopping and restarting the stream though. This has not actually happened since the last firmware update but that could be purely coincidental. I'll keep an eye on it though.

Looks like the router has gone back to its higher price which is a pity. I would suggest seing if you can maybe test another router though to see if that helps your issues. My Netgear (in G) was ok although not worth the price in the end, and the cheap G router seems fine.

stormy

Thanks Stormy, and for confirming your setup.

Funny you should mention "another router", having borrowed a Linksys a few weeks back, I'm now borrowing a Netgear DG834G v2 of a mate at work. Going to give it a try this weekend.

Cheers

AL

jamiez

Hi all,

Guess the new firmware release has not addressed the video streaming problem. I doubt getting a new router would solve the problem as I think the problem lies with the PS3, in specific some driver for the wifi.

Malky1903

I'm running a desktop PC and a newly bought laptop. Both running same Vista OS, set up for streaming and sharing exactly the same and I get error 7522 with the PC when streaming music but not with the laptop. The Sky Sagem router is cable connected to the PC and the laptop is running wireless.
No idea why this is? Anyone any idea?

boon88

Hi stormyuk, I do have a Netgear wireless router lying around. Guess I'll try using that tomorrow and see how it goes.