LindaForum New member Joined Sep 21, 2011 Messages 47 Mar 16, 2019 #1 Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.
Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.
AnnaTV New member Joined Jun 27, 2015 Messages 43 Mar 19, 2019 #2 Wi-Fi disconnecting specifically during streaming suggests interference or weak signal.
LindaForum New member Joined Sep 21, 2011 Messages 47 Mar 22, 2019 #3 The connection drops every 45-60 minutes. Very consistent.
AnnaTV New member Joined Jun 27, 2015 Messages 43 Mar 19, 2019 #4 Consistent timing suggests it could be a DHCP lease renewal issue.
BufferBuster New member Joined May 2, 2016 Messages 53 Mar 20, 2019 #5 DHCP lease time — how does that affect streaming?
TechMike88 New member Joined Jul 27, 2010 Messages 75 Apr 5, 2019 #6 When the DHCP lease renews the device gets a new IP. Some apps lose connection at that point.
JenStream New member Joined Jan 17, 2013 Messages 60 Apr 9, 2019 #7 Set your streaming device to a static IP. Bypasses the lease renewal entirely.
PaulHD New member Joined Apr 4, 2013 Messages 64 Mar 30, 2019 #8 How do I set a static IP on Fire Stick?
RonaldFix New member Joined Sep 4, 2017 Messages 43 Mar 24, 2019 #9 Fire Stick: Settings > Network > [Your WiFi] > Advanced > IP Settings > Static.
BettyStream New member Joined Dec 26, 2017 Messages 56 Mar 25, 2019 #10 Set IP, Gateway, DNS and save. Make sure the IP is outside your router's DHCP range.
AdminSarah Moderator Staff member Joined Jan 22, 2010 Messages 2 Mar 27, 2019 #11 Three hours without disconnect. That was definitely the issue.
RonaldFix New member Joined Sep 4, 2017 Messages 43 Apr 9, 2019 #12 Also check if your router has a 'power save' mode that disconnects idle clients.
BettyStream New member Joined Dec 26, 2017 Messages 56 Apr 11, 2019 #13 Turned off router power save and also using static IP now. Zero disconnects.
RonaldFix New member Joined Sep 4, 2017 Messages 43 Apr 13, 2019 #14 DHCP lease renewal — never would have thought of that. Thank you!