PS3 music streaming dropout issues

[smurphy522]

I was hoping that there is a simple cure to an issue I have. I have a wired network connection run to my HT room. When I used to stream music via my PS3 it worked- great. Now that I have an X-box 360 too I got a network switch to split the network signal to both the PS3 and X-box. I tried all 3 I had in my possesion (D-link, Rosewill and Trendnet) all with the same fault. I can't stream music on the PS3 wthout continuous and repetitive dropouts. the X-box streams just fine. I find the PS3 to be more simpler to use and would prefer to use it if I can fix the dropouts issue. If I take the cable and directly connect the PS3 (by-passing the switch) it works without dropouts. Has anyone had similar issues of music/strwaming dropouts?

When I get a chance I will configure the wireless on the PS3 or the X-box and see how each performs. My thought was the wired would be more stable. I use PS3 Media Streamer on my laptop to stream from but I don't suspect it is a source or wire issue.

 

[j_garcia]

I'd try wireless at least on the PS3. I have always had the one in my main system wireless and it has only very rare issues with the stream; more related to the wireless than the PS3 itself. I have to say that streaming DLNA via Media Player I did have random issues with it over wireless.

Have you applied the recent updates? I've noticed that once in a while they fix something and break something else when they release updates.

 

[avnetguy]

Try the wireless and see if that fixes things. So if you unplug the xbox from the switch does the ps3 stream audio fine through the switch or only when using a direct cable to the laptop?

Steve

 

[Grador]

When you say you added a switch, are you adding an actual switch or are you using a router? Adding a second router inline can cause some issues when it's not configured properly.

 

[smurphy522]

J_Garcia and avnetguy- I'll try the wireless connection. When wired with a switch the PS3 drops out streams even if the X-box is physically connected or not.

Grador- I am using an actual switch (I also tried a D-link router but it was a bear to configure properly so I ordered a switch). I tried 2 other switches I am using successfully in my other rooms (each connecting a Blu-ray player and AT&T box to the wired network).

Thank you for the feedback and suggestions.

 

[Grador]

It sounded like you were using a switch, but thought I'd throw that idea out there just in case. Seems you have a good idea of what you're doing so I'm guessing this thought is unnecessary, but do you have the connection from the router going into the "uplink" port on your switch? I frankly don't even see how this would cause the dropout issue, but given that I'm not sure why it is happening at all.... I'm curious to see if going wireless solves the problem though, I do think that's your best course of action.

 

[Lordhumungus]

I assume you are streaming content to the PS3 from a PC and/or server somewhere, so have you made any changes to the data frame size (e.g. are you using jumbo frames or anything like that?).

 

[TLS Guy]

I was hoping that there is a simple cure to an issue I have. I have a wired network connection run to my HT room. When I used to stream music via my PS3 it worked- great. Now that I have an X-box 360 too I got a network switch to split the network signal to both the PS3 and X-box. I tried all 3 I had in my possesion (D-link, Rosewill and Trendnet) all with the same fault. I can't stream music on the PS3 wthout continuous and repetitive dropouts. the X-box streams just fine. I find the PS3 to be more simpler to use and would prefer to use it if I can fix the dropouts issue. If I take the cable and directly connect the PS3 (by-passing the switch) it works without dropouts. Has anyone had similar issues of music/strwaming dropouts?

When I get a chance I will configure the wireless on the PS3 or the X-box and see how each performs. My thought was the wired would be more stable. I use PS3 Media Streamer on my laptop to stream from but I don't suspect it is a source or wire issue.

This must be an impedance reflection issue. The X-Box must have better buffering than the PS3.

However your switch/splitter must be causing choppy data transmission.

I understand Ethernet does not like those sort of hookups.

I suggest that if you can't run another cable, then use a radio link for one of your units.

 

[avnetguy]

Normally, under home use anyways, network switches are basically transparent. First try is always another switch, which you've done already, so maybe it's a NIC issue? Do you have another laptop or desktop computer to try streaming via the switch connection?

Some NICs have been known to have Autonegotiation issues and though its usually solved by changing NICs or the brand of switch, sometimes it's not. You could also try some "fixed" settings, like "100 half duplex", on your laptop NIC to see if that helps.

Two follow up questions,
- These are all switches and not hubs right?
- What speed of switches are you using? (Gigabit, 100/10)

Steve

 

[Grador]

Just curious if this was ever resolved.

 

[smurphy522]

Hi all,
Will update when I can.

Computer is not working.

Actually my laptop suffered a broken LCD panel. OK...OK.....I dropped the darn thing! Anyhow after paying for HP to replace it, they also replaced the Motherboard and Battery. I got it back on the 30th of March. It has not been able to take a charge or stay on for more than 15 munite. It is going back to HP for another service. When I get it back up and running I will update this.

Thanks all.

 

[Grador]

Well that's just no fun at all. Hope HP does their job and fixes everything right this time.