Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
Just to add to the above post, a lot of times only the top or bottom half of a receptacle will be switched. Make sure you try both sockets. -- gibbs gibbs's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43117 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
How about rewiring the power outlet? In many cases, a switched outlet can be converted to always-on by changing one wire connection in the outlet box. If an unswitched wire is present in the outlet box, this only takes a few minutes. If an unswitched wire is not present, an electrician could easily rewire the light switch so it doesn't switch off the outlets. *TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCKS, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE REMOVING THE FACEPLATE OF ANY ELECTRICAL OUTLET. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT YOU'RE DOING, HAVE AN ELECTRICIAN DO IT.* -- TiredLegs TiredLegs's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6201 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
To confirm JJZolx's comments, my Radio performs exactly as prescribed. No matter what the off state it always reconnects to my WiFi network. This is using WPA2+AES and a hidden SSID. You should be broadcasting yours. When yours does not reconnect is the WiFi icon blue or red (I presume red)? What happens if you reboot the router with the Radio already connected? Same issue? Or does the Radio correctly connect after a router reboot? Is their SSID a unique name? Maybe it is initially attempting to connect to a neighboring WiFi? -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
I just purchased an SBR for my elderly parents, hoping it would provide a fool-proof listening experience. My initial impressions, and comments in this forum, have me wondering. But if I can solve this one problem, I think it could work for them. The SB is plugged into a wall socket controlled by a wall switch. In fact *all* sockets in that room are controlled by the switch... go figure! So the room lights, along with the radio, are powered off regularly. It's impractical to run an extension cord from a non-switched outlet. When powered on again, the SB requires navigating the menus to Choose Network among theirs and several others it's picking up in the neighborhood. It's also impractical to run a (very) long network cable for a hard-wired connection. So, is there a way to force the choice of a specific wireless network at hard power-on and avoid navigating the menus? I should note that I'm computer-savy, so using something like remote log-in is fine as long as it provides a permanent solution to the problem. -- HowardK HowardK's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44823 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
It should automatically log in again to the same network. -- JJZolx JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
It does log on to the same network after a *soft* power-off and on (using the power button), but always prompts to Choose Network after a *hard* power-off (equivalent to unplugging it). Oh, and I did consider getting a batter, but apparently they're not available anytime soon. -- HowardK HowardK's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44823 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
A battery isn't likely to help your problem. When the Radio is on battery power and is idle it will hard power off by itself after 20(?) minutes to save the battery from draining completely. When the Radio is in soft power off (standby) it's never disconnected from the network. I just pulled the battery out of mine and did a couple of hard power offs, and even pulled the plug. It always comes back up connected to the network (there are other wifi networks around) and displays the Home menu. Is the network that the Radio connects to password protected? I could maybe see that if it's not, then it might not automatically reconnect and would instead prompt you. -- JJZolx JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
Thanks for the observation about the battery. Now I don't feel so bad not being able to get one! The network is encrypted, but i configured the SB with the password. However, it's a hidden network, in that it doesn't broadcast it's SSID (so that is also configured in the SB network settings). It does display the network name along with other networks even after a hard power-off, so it's clearly remembering that information, but just not using it after a power cycle. I'll clarify the behaviour. After a soft power-off/on, it *does* remember the last network and begins playing when the Play button is pressed. After a hard power-off/on, it's stuck in the home menu with Now Playing highlighted, but pressing the big dial, or the play button, or any of the presets just results in a beep and the menu remaining at the same place. The only thing I can do is navigate to Settings / Advanced / Networking and then reselecting the network name. -- HowardK HowardK's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44823 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Force Choose Network at hard power-on?
I'd try a couple of things: - When this happens next time, open a web browser and see if the server sees the Radio. That would at least tell you whether the Radio is reconnecting to the network and to the SB server. If so, you should also be able to play music on the Radio from the web browser. I'm not sure that it will suggest a fix, but it might give you more information to go on. - Unhide the network SSID. It offers no additional security. You should be using WPA/WPA2 security (not WEP) and a fairly long passphrase. If unhiding the SSID doesn't make a difference, then I'd also try doing a factory reset. Never hurts to start over from scratch. -- JJZolx JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86274 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
