Post by Boomzilla on May 23, 2023 15:29:40 GMT -5
The disconnect problems I am having (that prompted this thread) occurred with the one and only one Wi-Fi network in the house - that (currently) provided by the Orbi router. According to the signal strength meters of EVERY device that I've tried, ANYWHERE in the house, the signal strength is excellent. I feel confident saying that this is not a "confused connection" issue, since for years, there's been only one network, and the iPad is set ignore all others.
The issue has persisted through multiple server computers that were using multiple connections (both Ethernet and Wi-Fi). The issue has persisted through multiple Wi-Fi routers (a previous one supplied by Cox internet, and the current one from Netgear Orbi). The issue has persisted through multiple versions of Roon and Roon Remote softwares.
About the only constant left in this setup is the Generation 2 iPad mini. I suspect that the issue has to do with the way that this Generation of iPad works (or doesn't) with Roon Remote software. I can use the Generation 2 iPad mini for hours while browsing the internet with no dropouts. This argues that the iPad's Wi-Fi capabilities are intact.
Wired controllers are outlawed by my better half who insists she'll trip over any wires left in the living room walking spaces.
Glenn Young - Technical Guru - House of Boom
As someone already pointed out... WiFi devices use various channels... and can actually interfere with each other.
The problem could actually be that you have TOO MANY WiFi routers and gadgets too close together.
(They could be "competing for the same channel" or just plain "interfering with each other".)
You might actually get better results if you disconnect a few things...
For example, you want your iPad to connect to ONE node, and remain connected...
If you have two nodes, offering equal signal strength where it is, then it may "jump back and forth", which could cause exactly the problem you're experiencing.
There are also some devices that will actually overload and malfunction if you move them too close to the router (usually only if you put them within a few feet.)
It seems to me that the obvious solution, which you seem to very strenuously avoid, is to use a controller that you can connect with a wire.
(At least some Android and some Apple tablets still have that capability... and most laptops either have an Ethernet port or can be used with a USB/Ethernet dongle.)
The issue has persisted through multiple server computers that were using multiple connections (both Ethernet and Wi-Fi). The issue has persisted through multiple Wi-Fi routers (a previous one supplied by Cox internet, and the current one from Netgear Orbi). The issue has persisted through multiple versions of Roon and Roon Remote softwares.
About the only constant left in this setup is the Generation 2 iPad mini. I suspect that the issue has to do with the way that this Generation of iPad works (or doesn't) with Roon Remote software. I can use the Generation 2 iPad mini for hours while browsing the internet with no dropouts. This argues that the iPad's Wi-Fi capabilities are intact.
Wired controllers are outlawed by my better half who insists she'll trip over any wires left in the living room walking spaces.
Glenn Young - Technical Guru - House of Boom
The problem could actually be that you have TOO MANY WiFi routers and gadgets too close together.
(They could be "competing for the same channel" or just plain "interfering with each other".)
You might actually get better results if you disconnect a few things...
For example, you want your iPad to connect to ONE node, and remain connected...
If you have two nodes, offering equal signal strength where it is, then it may "jump back and forth", which could cause exactly the problem you're experiencing.
There are also some devices that will actually overload and malfunction if you move them too close to the router (usually only if you put them within a few feet.)
It seems to me that the obvious solution, which you seem to very strenuously avoid, is to use a controller that you can connect with a wire.
(At least some Android and some Apple tablets still have that capability... and most laptops either have an Ethernet port or can be used with a USB/Ethernet dongle.)
