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Bryce_H

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Hello everyone. Hoping someone here can help. I have several issues with my current Roku's that I am struggling with. Set up is as follows:

Path 1 is:

AT&T Fiber at 1Gbps
AT&T gateway
Asus RT-AC3200 Tri-band Wireless Gigabit Router
Roku Ultra connected via Cat6 with manually assigned IP
Denon AVR-X4300H via HDMI
Sony VPL-HW40ES projector via HDMI

Path 2:

AT&T Fiber at 1Gbps
AT&T gateway
Asus RT-AC3200 Tri-band Wireless Gigabit Router
Roku 2 (upgraded version) connected via Cat6 with manually assigned IP
Onkyo RC-260 via HDMI
Samsung 65" via HDMI


NOTE: I do not have dual routers set up (i.e. the AT&T Gateway and the Asus Router). The AT&T unit is just a gateway through the DMZ+ settings.

I have several issues that are driving me insane:
1) Amazon Prime - generally 15-20 minutes into a show or movie (both rented and "free" included with Prime) the show will stop and I get a popup box that says:

"Problem Occured
We are unable to play your video at this time. Please try again in a few minutes or contact Amazon Customer Service at: amazon.com/videohelp.

OK"

2) On the Roku Starz and HBOGO channels the Roku will actually freeze and restart.

3) on Netflix the picture is sometimes "jittery" - this was most noticeable during the show Sherlock

Things I have tried:
1) different Ethernet patch cables
2) different Ethernet ports in the wall
3) different HDMI cables
4) different Rokus (it is how I ended up with the Roku Ultra)
5) wired and wireless connection
6) system updates
7) extensive time with Amazon help desk (I have a special ticket in now- lucky me)
8) uninstalled/reinstalled the apps
9) deregistered/reregistered the Rokus
10) QoS on and off

given it happens across devices I am inclined to think it is something with router...

Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
 

Wayne A. Pflughaupt

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Definitely check into the router. I’ve never seen a piece of electronic equipment so prone to failure as routers and modems.

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Definitely check into the router. I’ve never seen a piece of electronic equipment so prone to failure as routers and modems.
It is cost-savings at its worst--combining the functions of 3 separate devices into 1 will frequently yield one of 3 outcomes: 1) a steaming pile of dung. 2) Device does 1 function really well, other 2 are useless. 3) all 3 functions are marginally tolerable.

Make sure the router firmware is current: https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RTAC3200/HelpDesk_BIOS/

In the long term, I'd suggest going with single-function devices as budget and technical aptitude permit.
 

Bryce_H

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I got some info from a different forum that is a problem with the DMZ and the lease renewal cycle. I am removing the Asus router and just using the Pace 5268AC gateway...I'll let everyone know how it goes.

Thanks.
 

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...I completely missed the bit about being in the DMZ. Any network troubleshooting that suggests DMZ as a solution is moderately infuriating since it doesn't address the actual problem (and introduces potential for others.)

Thanks to a recent cash-grab by TW/Spectrum, there are now 2 Roku Expresses and 1 Stick to go with the existing Roku3 at home. At no point have I needed to make exceptions for any of them, even with 3 running the Spectrum app simultaneously... (edit--and they're all on wifi.)
 

Bryce_H

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Apparently the DMZ+/lease issues is unique to the Pace 5268AC gateway and the firmware. Known issue according to many and AT&T is not inclined to fix it...
 

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As a past customer of AT&T DSL, this is not at all surprising. From my perspective, they are notorious for pawning off bargain-basement no-name *garbage* to install at the residential demarc just to check a box. Judging from the images search results, that Pace device is right in line with the "Siemens" and 2-Wire BS I've been party to in the past.

The more I stare at the image results for the Pace, the more I scratch my head. What sort of connection is Ma Bell giving you to connect to the WAN-side of the Pace, RJ11 (3-pair) or RJ45 (4-pair)? Also, it this *strictly* broadband, or is it a bundle that includes TV and/or Phone?
 

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