Re: Squeezebox disconnects

DrGaryG wrote: 
> My Squeezbox radio disconnects from my network almost every night. Can
> someone tell me why this happens and what I can do about it? Other than
> looking for a different internet radio?

DrGaryG wrote: 
> I have my own router and network...is there a way to correct this?

Dr. G., you might find it interesting to look back at the thread you
started back in December, when you were having wireless problems.
(https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?115533-Can-t-connect&highlight=)

Discussion continued after you reported that the problem was solved.
People who know much more than I do tried to help you then, and some
have already tried to help this time. I don't think I'm generalizing too
much when I say that the feeling then was that your own wifi network was
probably functioning correctly, but there was interference from some
outside source. One likely source of interference would be a neighbor's
network, most likely one with a new router that makes use of some recent
"improvements" in wifi technology, collectively referred to as "wifi6."
That has nothing to do with the name of a network; it's just a label for
the internal operations of newer routers.

Suppose you were trying to listen to something on your Squeezebox Radio
while a brass quintet practiced in the next room. You would then be
suffering from acoustic interference, and it would be hard to hear the
radio. What would you  do? Probably move the radio closer, so you could
put one ear up against the speaker, or better yet, plug in some
headphones.

Analogous solutions may help with the wifi interference. If it is
possible to move the Radio or the router so that they are closer, that
might help, especially if you can eliminate any obstacles (walls, brick,
metal objects, for instance) that could reduce the strength of the
signal reaching the radio.

Another possible solution, somewhat comparable to using headphones, is
to use a device called a Vonets WiFi Bridge
(https://www.amazon.com/Vonets-VAP11G-300-Wireless-Multi-Functional-Amplifier/dp/B014SK2H6W)
This device would connect to your wifi network, using more up-to-date
technology than what's in your radio, and output an ethernet connection
to the radio. It simply bypasses the old wifi technology in the radio.
It would be necessary to connect the bridge to a computer and set it up
before it could be used with the radio. I should also point out that the
bridge needs to be connected to power, so it might not be satisfactory
if you prefer to listen to the Radio in locations that require you to
use the battery.

Replacing the Squeezebox Radio with a more recent internet radio is
certainly a valid option. But my guess is that any internet radio you
buy now is unlikely to last as long as the Squeezebox has.



Usually running latest beta LMS nightly on Raspberry Pi OS with virtual
players (Squeezelite and Airplay bridge). Occasionally using SB Radio,
Boom or Classic.
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